BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
The main benefit in joining is becoming part
of a UK alliance that is passionate about the industry and that
promotes the benefits of hiring a planner for today’s stylish
weddings. By being accepted into the alliance, applicants will
have had to prove their experience and knowledge. As wedding planners
become more popular, the number of individuals wishing to set
up will also increase so companies who set themselves apart by
becoming members of the UKAWP will be marked
as true professionals.
Members who pass the entrance criteria can look
forward to the following benefits.
ALL MEMBERS
- Letter of acceptance into the UKAWP to be
shown to future clients.
- Ability to refer potential clients to the UKAWP
code of ethics and application process to gain enhanced client
confidence.
- Inclusion on the UKAWP on-line database of
member companies. This database is searchable by all visitors
to the site and every entry will include website & e-mail
links as well as other contact details.
- Quarterly newsletter with all the latest wedding related news.
All members are invited to submit articles & features to
the newsletter. This is also sent to major bridal publications
as PR awareness.
- Increased media awareness of member companies. The UKAWP
has links with a variety of media outlets and has an on-going
press and public relations plan to continually increase the
profile of the Alliance within the wedding industry.
- Benefit from the UKAWP’s ongoing advertising
plan in national wedding publications. This alone will save
you hundreds of pounds.
- No application fee, just an annual membership.
- Invitations to attend any UKAWP meetings,
networking events, workshops or training courses.
FULL MEMBERS
- Use of the UKAWP full member logo on all
literature.
- Priority involvement in UKAWP events.
- Students from the UKAWP course to help at
larger events
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
- Use of the UKAWP associate member logo on
all literature.
BECOMING A MEMBER
The UK Alliance of Wedding Planners
welcomes applications from all wedding planners. However, to maintain
the high standards of the Alliance, applicants will be required
to meet the following entrance requirements:
FULL MEMBERS
- Companies must have been trading for at least 12 months at
point of application.
- Companies must submit details of two past clients that the
Alliance can contact to gather references, one of which must
be for full wedding co-ordination from venue search through
to attending on the day. Postal addresses, not just e-mail addresses,
must be provided.
- Companies must provide one reference from a supplier or venue.
- Companies must supply proof of public liability insurance.
- Membership fee is £250 for 12 months.
- To download an application form please do so here...
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
- Attendance at one of the training courses run by the UKAWP.
- Thorough understanding of the industry and what a wedding
planner does.
- Enthusiasm to learn from their mentor and develop as well
respected planners.
- Membership fee is £125 for a maximum of 12 months.
- To download an application form please do so here...
Companies must agree to adhere to the Code of Ethics
and understand that reported failures to meet this will be investigated.
CODE OF ETHICS
In order to maintain the high standards of the
UKAWP, as well as providing reassurance to clients
and potential clients, member companies are required to adhere
to the following code of ethics:
- Respond to enquiries within 48 hours.
- Respect client confidentiality.
- Disclose all suppliers that they have a vested interest in.
- Always pass discounts and/or commission onto the client.
- Ensure their Public Liability insurance is up to date.
- Never give client details to any third party unless for the
sole purpose of the wedding.
- Respect copyright of all planners, co-ordinators and related
suppliers.
- Represent each client fairly and honestly.
The UKAWP would treat any reports of
breaches of its code of ethics seriously and continued reports
of breaches could lead to membership being withdrawn.
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