Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC)

Overview:

Profession(s): Wedding Planning
Member Type(s): Consultants, planners, all wedding-related businesses
Scope: International
Formed: 1955
Members: 4,400
Address: 56 Danbury Road Suite 11, New Milford, CT, 06776, USA
Phone: 860-355-0464
Fax: 860-354-1404
Email: office@bridalassn.com
Website: www.bridalassn.com

Description:

The Association of Bridal Consultants is the only organisation dedicated exclusively to serving wedding professionals - and brides - worldwide since 1955. A membership service organisation, the purpose of ABC is to increase awareness of the wedding business and to raise the levels of education and professionalism among its members, encouraging the practice of the highest standards and ethical conduct by its members, and to encourage brides to work with a trained and dedicated professional. At once both local and international, the ABC has the credibility and longevity to benefit its members and the industry.

Mission/Aims:

The mission of the Association of Bridal Consultants is to increase wedding industry professionalism and increase the recognition of wedding professionals.

Principal Activities:

Education and networking

Member Benefits:

Insurance, retirement plan, credit card acceptance, bride referrals, bimonthly newsletter, advertising, local networking groups, seminars, conferences.

Training/Licensing/Certification:

Through a combination of education, skills and experience, consultant and vendor members may earn three levels of designations trademarked by the Association.

Verification Criteria:

Membership certificate, education certificates, trademarked designation certificates, logo, and call headquarters to verify.