The Association of Bridal Consultants

About ABC

The Association of Bridal Consultants is a unique organization. As a member you will receive a variety of services and benefits from the only organization designed exclusively to serve wedding professionals worldwide. Association members represent the entire scope of the wedding industry, from large corporations to individuals just starting their business. Our mission is to increase professionalism in the wedding industry and increase the recognition of wedding professionals.

History

Founded in 1981, the Association of Bridal Consultants has grown consistently each year. Its predecessor, the American Association of Professional Bridal Consultants, formed in 1955, served the wedding industry for more than 25 years.
The Association of Bridal Consultants is a membership service organization, designed to increase awareness of the wedding business and improve the professionalism of members.
The Association is a global organization, with members throughout the world.

Code of Ethics

Members will:
Represent each client fairly and honestly, providing all agreed-to services in a timely and cost-efficient method.
Establish reasonable, proper fees for services and provide written estimates to each client.
Use honest, factual advertising.
Deal with employees fairly, in an unbiased manner.
Operate an establishment that is a credit to the Association and the community.
Disclose to clients any payments received from suppliers.

Association Membership Benefits

Bi-monthly industry newsletter
State and country coordinators
Professional Development Program
Job placement assistance
Referrals of brides (consultant-level only)
Local networking meetings/newsletter
Apprentice program
Web page and links to your business
Business name search
"Hot Line" information service
Wedding Industry Promotion
And many, many more

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Why Join Us? ... Here Is What The PA Branch Offers, In Addition To All The Above Benefits:

  Four meetings across the State of Pennsylvania this year, hosted by State
         Coordinator, Sandee Monahan, smonahan@weddingswithoutworries.net

   Local networking groups:
         South Central PA and Greater Philadelphia:
         For more information on South Central contact Avis Shiveler Brangan
         at Avissbrangan@yahoo.com.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Greater Philadelphia, Sandee Monahan, State Coordinator, smonahan@weddingswithoutworries.net

   PA Wedding Wishes & More Newsletter published six times a year by
         state coordinator

Don't Miss These Upcoming Events                                                        
Various seminars are conducted by the ABC Education Department during the year. For location, dates and type of training, please see the website at www.BridalAssn.com

You are invited to attend any local, state or networking group meeting of the ABC PA Branch one time as a non-member. For meeting dates and information contact Sandee Monahan, State Coordinator at ABC_inPA@comcast.net or 724-775-1432.