Membership
UK Wedding Planners
Join As A UK Wedding Planner
The UKAWP offers membership to UK wedding planners with different levels to suit everyone’s experience. We are the leading membership organisation for wedding planners in the UK
If you are a UK based wedding planner, who abides by by our Code of Business Practice and you believe in community over competition we encourage you to apply for membership. We’ll help you stand out in an increasingly crowded field, adding an extra level of reassurance for your clients.
Our membership is based on the highest standards of excellence and professionalism, with members earning inclusion instead of simply paying for advertising.
We have 3 membership tiers for wedding planners. Please review the criteria below to see which level is suitable for you.
| Membership Tier | Years in Business | Insured | References Checked | No. of Weddings | Legally Binding Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate | 0-2 | Yes | *No | n/a | Yes |
| Professional | 2+ | Yes | 1 x full planning client 2 x partial planning 1 x venue or supplier | Min. 5 | Yes |
| Elite (by invitation only) | 5+ | Yes | 4 client references 2 x industry references | 35+ | Yes |
*Some of you may not have planned a wedding yet.
Benefits of Membership for UK Planners
- Certificate of membership & membership badges to showcase your credibility
- Full page profile (description, testimonial, social links, web link, gallery)
- Private members Facebook group & exclusive planners Facebook group
- Discounted rates on events, training, coaching
- Member focus on our blog, facebook, instagram
- Opportunity to contribute to our blog & PR pitches
- Access to discounts from select industry and business professionals
- Opportunity to showcase your work across our social media and blog
- Quarterly zoom calls for all members
- Freelance rates from your fellow wedding planners
- Referrals from your fellow members
- Quarterly masterclass via zoom (elite members only)
Associates
We have always been committed to being the industry body not only for established planners, but equally for those starting out, or moving from in house wedding or events management to being independent.
Our associate level is aimed at the newly launched wedding planner who meets the following entry requirements. When you have been in business 2 years and have organised 5 weddings you can progress to our professional level.
Entry Requirements
- Completed either one of our courses (Business of Wedding Planning and/or Step by Step), or another *UKAWP approved course.
OR
Completed 1:1 consultancy with Bernadette (over 3 months) - Have public liability (when you launch) + professional indemnity (when you get your 1st client) insurance
- High quality website showcasing your brand (sites under construction or containing misleading information will not be accepted)
Professional
For the more experienced wedding planner our professional membership is more suitable. Being accepted as a professional member will ensure you are able to demonstrate credibility when meeting with potential clients. This level is for wedding planners who are already successful and experienced. Before being accepted you must provide details of past clients in order for us to collect references.
Entry Requirements
- Running their business for minimum 2 years
- Copy of public liability and indemnity insurance
- Confirmed use of legally binding contracts
- References from:
a. 1 *full planning client
b. 2 partial planning clients
c. Character reference from a venue or supplier
* if you only offer partial planning then we require 5 x partial planning references
Elite
As the name implies our elite members are those which are truly exceptional and are leading the way in the wedding industry. They are planners who have been in business a minimum of 5 years and can show they have organised in excess of 35 weddings. In addition they must consistently provide an outstanding service to the wedding industry.
In addition to the regular benefits our elite members will also have quarterly Zoom calls with their fellow elite members.
Please note this tier of membership is by invitation only.
Entry Requirements
- Running wedding planning business for a minimum of 5 years
- Copy of public liability and professional indemnity insurance
- Confirmed use of legally binding contracts
- References from:
a. 2 full planning clients
b. 2 partial planning clients
c. Character reference from a venue & supplier - Confirmation they have organised 35+ weddings
Investment
The application & joining fee is £100 + VAT (which covers all admin relating to checking references, insurance and loading you onto our directory) and needs to be paid when submitting your application.
Your annual fee can be paid either:
12 months in advance £250 + VAT
4 x quarterly payments £68.75 + VAT (£275 + VAT)
IMPORTANT
Please review our Code of Business Practice first before submitting your application.
If you have any questions about membership please email membership@ukawp.com
Applications for membership of the UKAWP are now closed.
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