THE WEDDING ASSOCIATION

National Association of Professional Wedding Services

INCLUDES WEDDING DIRECTORY - containing many of the finest wedding services and suppliers

The National Association of Professional Wedding Services is the UK's first national wedding association. It represents high calibre businesses that are dedicated to providing an exemplary service. The NAPWS promotes exceptional professional and ethical standards from its Members in order to inspire customer and client confidence and enhance the reputation and interests of the Association and its Members.

The Association was established as a ‘non-profit’ trade organisation. This means that 100% of Membership fees are allocated to promoting and developing the UK's only national wedding association.

All Members undergo a rigorous vetting procedure prior to joining. There is also a strict Code of Practice to which all must adhere to.

Upon joining, full company details are added to the exclusive NAPWS Members Wedding Directory.

 

Association News -

INCREASED RANGE OF BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS - NOW DISCOUNTED BUSINESS INSURANCE

In continuing to add to our range of Membership benefits, we are pleased to confirm that we have just secured a 10% discount for Members on the full range of business insurance available through Simply Business - the UK's Number One provider. To benefit from this significant saving apply via the link below

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Discount business insurance offer

 

HALF PRICE MEMBERSHIP OFFER FOR ALL NEW MEMBERS

Join now for just £75.00!

Annual Membership fees are usually £150.00. This introductory offer is only available to New Members. Email us for an application form quoting ref: SAVE75. Offer open to until 31 October 2011.

 

WEDDING ASSOCIATION COURSES

Today, 01.10.11, we can announce the launch of a brand new wedding planning course from Absolute Perfection Wedding Consultancy. The Certification in Advanced Wedding Planning, Design and Management, Version 7 - or V7 for short - is one of the best wedding planning training programs available. Its a huge resource of information, advice and guidance for aspiring wedding planners and brides on a budget. For further information, please see Training pages or click wedding planning.

 

MEMBER'S WEDDING DIRECTORY CONTINUES TO EXPAND

Slowly but surely membership levels continue to expand. Take a look through the Member's wedding directory and you will notice an increased range of wedding venues and wedding services on show. We have high hopes for this year and and through a variety of promotional campaigns we aim to increase membership levels by 25% by the end of 2012.

 

PROVISIONAL MEMBERSHIP LEVEL INTRODUCED

After much consideration we have finally decided to establish a new level of Membership aimed specifically at new businesses and wedding services. Provisional Membership is now available to start ups in order to help them develop and promote their business during the difficult first year of trading. Successful applicants will be admittted and list their details in the exclusive NAPWS Wedding Directory. Click Apply For Membership button on the left for further details.

 

THE MEMBER'S WEDDING DIRECTORY...THE WEDDING INDUSTRY'S ONE STOP SHOP FOR BRIDES & GROOMS

The primary aim of the Wedding Association is to promote first rate wedding venues and wedding services to couples getting married. Just 5 minutes looking through the Member's wedding directory pages can save hours trawling the internet looking for your required wedding services. Peace of mind is priceless for such an important day in your lives. Click wedding directory to start your search

 

FLORISTRY CLASSES NOW AVAILABLE FROM THE JUDITH BLACKLOCK FLOWER SCHOOL

In continuing the ongoing development of our recognised training, we are delighted to announce a new range of recognised classes.

The Judith Blacklock Flower School offers a wide variety of first class floristry classes, ranging from one day workshops to a two week intensive course for those wanting to join the floristry profession. Classes are accessible to people whatever their level of experience. For further information please see the Training pages.

 

BRAND NEW WEDDING PLANNING COURSE FROM THE USA

The Californian based Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants (ACPWC) is the primary registered training and certification program for Wedding Consultants in the USA. This course is registered by the US Government's Department of Consumer Services.

As always, we welcome such developments in order to further the aims and objectives of The Wedding Association and its Members and wedding services. For full details please see the Training & Courses pages.

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PRESTON BAILEY JOINS THE WEDDING ASSOCIATION

We are delighted to announce that Preston Bailey, the internationally acclaimed floral designer and wedding planner from New York City, has joined the Wedding Association as an Honorary Member.

He and his team are renouned for their spectacular events. His clients are a 'who's who' list of celebrities, ranging from Donald Trump to Michael Douglas & Catherine Zeta Jones. Preston is indeed an innovator in his field of work and we welcome him to the Association.

 

NEW LEVEL OF MEMBERSHIP INTRODUCED

In recognition of the fact that there are numerous companies that meet the Association's primary criteria for Membership, yet fall short of the stipulated 3 years of business operations, we have decided to introduce a new level of Membership.

Associate Membership: We will now accept applications from successful companies that have been in business for a minimum of 18 months. Applicants will still be required to fulfil the usual Membership requirements - with the exception of the 3 years trading rule. Successful wedding services may list their details in the exclusive NAPWS Wedding Directory

 

N.A.P.W.S. RECOGNISED WEDDING COURSES NOW AVAILABLE

The Wedding Association is delighted to increase the range of its services by being able to now offer vocational training to any aspiring wedding planners.

The NAPWS recognised wedding planner courses in wedding planning are managed by a brand leader in worldwide luxury weddings. They are highly recognised and respected within the industry. We welcome such developments in order to further the aims and objectives of The Association and its Members. For full details please see the Training & Courses pages.

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N.A.P.W.S. RECOGNISED PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES

As we strive to raise the standards within the wedding industry, the importance of education cannot be underestimated. As a result, we are pleased to announce NAPWS recognition of a variety of photography qualifications run by the acclaimed Norwich School of Photography (Barrret & Coe). See the Training link opposite for full details..

 

YOU & YOUR WEDDING MAGAZINE JOINS AS AN HONORARY MEMBER

The Association has decided to introduce a brand new class of Membership - that of Honorary Member.

We are pleased to announce that You & Your Wedding magazine is the first Honorary Member of the National Association of Professional Wedding Services.

 

NEW JEWELLERY DESIGN AND WORKSHOP BASED COURSE

In The Studio has gained a reputation for being an excellent school for the creation of wedding jewellery. From the complete beginner to the advanced jeweller,they cover all aspects of jewellery making. For futher details , please see the Training pages opposite.

 

SUBMIT AN ARTICLE FOR PUBLICATION

We are now accepting article submissions for publication on the website. If you are a wedding professional and would like to impart some of your knowledge or experience through the website, feel free to email your contribution to us via our contact page. The article list is below.

 

ARTICLES

Saving For The Big Day

Budgeting For a Wedding and Keeping it Chic

An Extraordinary Wedding in Tuscany

 

 

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