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For
more information on the Association of Bridal Consultants and to learn how to join, please visit the ABC headquarters' website
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Members
will: - Represent each client fairly and honestly, providing all agreed-to services in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
- 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 payment received from suppliers.
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Supply background information about the member and his/her business,
or other information essential to the Association's responsibility to provide factual reports on the profession. Cooperate with Association activities and efforts to promote and improve the professionalism of the bridal business. Respond rapidly and honestly to all complaints forwarded by the Association. Supply, on
request, the evidence on which any advertising is based. Use the Associations name and
logo only as authorized. Pay all association bills in a timely manner.
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A Novice Member is someone just starting out and who plans
to pursue their education and upgrade to the Consultant membership. A Consultant Member is someone who provides wedding planning, consultation, coordination and/or
direction. A Vendor Member is a non-consultant
wedding professional providing wedding-related goods or services locally. A Corporate Member is a company that manufactures or markets
nationwide or worldwide to wedding professionals or to the bride. An Auxiliary Member
is an additional member of a Consultant, Vendor or Corporate member company. |
Membership
Designation Levels
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In
2009, the Association of Bridal Consultants combined its membership track and its educational track into a single point system
for membership levels and advanced designations. The purpose is to have ABC titles reflect a member’s formal education
and home-study course training, as well as his or her real-world experience and industry contributions. Detailed Membership
Point Designation Guidelines are available on ABC’s website, www.bridalassn.com. Experienced consultants and vendors may be able to upgrade
immediately after joining. You move up when you’re ready. Your designation remains valid as long as you maintain your
membership in good standing. You may need to reapply if your membership lapses over 90 days.
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Points | Membership
and Advanced Designations | | 0-<25 | Wedding Novice | | 0-<50 | Vendor | | 25-<50 | Wedding Consultant | | 50-<75 | Professional Bridal Consultant (PBC™)/Professional Wedding Vendor (PWV™)
plus $50 application
fee | | 75-<100 | Accredited Bridal Consultant (ABC™)/Accredited Wedding Vendor (AWV™)
plus $100 application fee Essays and event portfolio required for Accredited level | | 100 and above |
Master Bridal Consultant
(MBC™)/Master Wedding Vendor (MWV™) plus $200 application fee Essays, event portfolio
and panel presentation/interview required for Master level |
Additional information and requirements are listed at www.BridalAssn.com.
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Are you considering joining ABC, but you still
have some questions? Please
fill out the form to request more information.
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