WHAT ARE THE COMMON VALUES OF CWP SOCIETY MEMBERS?
WHO SHOULD JOIN THE CWP SOCIETY?
CWP Society is the world's largest membership of Wedding Planners & the world's leading wedding certification program
Wedding Planners
Our memberships and certifications are designed for wedding planners with ALL levels of experience
Wedding Pros/Vendors
Through fostering collaboration and community, CWP Society is able to enhance the wedding pro experience
Wedding Venues
Whether you own a wedding venue, or if you are in venue management, the CWP Society has options for you
EXPLORE OUR MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
THERE ARE NO MONTHLY OR ANNUAL FEES - ONCE YOU JOIN, IT IS FREE FOR LIFE
**Certified Members pay for their certification program, and receive FREE upgraded "Certified Member Benefits" for life
Each month, the CWP Society hosts Wedding Pro Workshops covering topics that range from collaboration tips, to ensuring that you are making the best impressions on your "repeat customer" such as wedding planners and venues so that you can add revenue to your bottom line.
Each month, you will receive a new 10 minute video with a marketing tip that can enhance your business and drive more engaged couples to book with you.
As a member of the CWP Society, you will be invited to our Annual Wedding Pro Palooza that takes place every January. We start the event off by announcing the winners of the Society Stellar Awards, then we discuss the upcoming years trends. After that, we play a lot of hilarious games and bond with one another. All of this is done online through your member portal.
Each month we update our members about upcoming CWP Society Member Events, along with ways they can enhance their business, educate their engaged couples, and help up raise the standards in the wedding industry.
You can use your CWP Society Pro Member badge on your website, email, marketing materials and social media accounts to show that you are a member of the world”s largest group of wedding professionals.
You can use your CWP Society Certified Member badge on your website, email, marketing materials, and social media accounts to show you are a CERTIFIED member of the world’s largest group of wedding professionals. This shows your dedication to your career and that you have invested in yourself, making it easy for your clients to invest in you.
Work your way through our certification program at your own pace, according to YOUR schedule. The information included in this program will revolutionize the way you plan weddings and organize your business. There are over 24 hours of instruction included in this course, organized in easy to understand modules full of strategies that can be instantly applied to your business. Once you complete our certification program, you will enjoy lifetime certified member benefits at no additional charge.
This certification is internationally recognized and does not expire. No matter where you plan weddings, Dubai, London, Quebec, New York City, Los Angeles, Mexico City, the Caribbean, or anywhere in between, you will be recognized as a Certified Wedding Planner through the CWP Society.
You will receive the title of "Certified Wedding Planner", which will show your commitment to excellence and your dedication to your craft. This advanced title will set you apart from other planners in your area, and should be displayed proudly.
Each month we offer our certified planners complementary workshops to support your business. Tips on marketing, social media, vendor relations, wedding expos, organization, and much more are covered in these live streams. Those who join live are able to ask questions. If you can’t make the live stream, the recordings are made available at no extra charge.
Quarterly Group Business Coaching is available to all certified members at NO additional fee. Take advantage of over 40 years of combined experience of your coaches. In these coaching sessions, no question is off limits. Even if you don’t have a question, hearing what your fellow planners are going through can be a great support tool.
Our Certified Members can join monthly "Work/Life Balance" workshops at NO additional cost. Lean on your CWP Society leaders, as well as your fellow planners, and see what has worked and what has not worked for them. Wedding planning is the 3rd most stressful job in the world. You can balance this very stressful job and your personal life, but not without support. Let us help you enjoy what you do, along with those you do it for.
Each month we host live streaming events with the wedding industry’s tech leaders. In these FREE events, we cover the latest advances in wedding planning tools that you can use to streamline your business. The CWP Society has negotiated exclusive discounts for our certified members so they can offer the most comprehensive service to their clients.
Each January, we host an Annual Wedding Pro Palooza where we present our Society Stellar Awards. These include:
- "Wedding Planner On The Rise",
- "Wedding Planner Of The Year"
- "Industry Legacy Award"
Any member who is involved in CWP Society, and making a difference in the wedding industry, is eligible for one of our Society Stellar Awards.
Have a question you aren’t quite sure how to answer? Do you want to get another planners opinion? Do you want to share a story of something that happened at one of your events? Our Certified Planner Community Forum is a private chat platform where our members can interact, exchange ideas and support one another. Our forum is a positive place of encouragement and love. We love how our member support each other and you will love it too!
Are you looking to gain experience? Are you wanting to add a member to your team? Perhaps you just need an assistant for one of your events. Your job posting, or job request will be seen by thousands of qualified, certified wedding planners.
We have 4 fully editable and downloadable business template bundles you can choose from. Here is a list of some of our templates:
- Wedding Planning Service Contract
- Employment Contract
- Independent Contractor Contract
- Contract Addendum
- Contract Amendment
- Termination Letter
- Wedding Day Management Package
- Full Service Wedding Planning Package
- Ceremony Set Up Package
- Cocktail Hour & Reception Set up Package
- Rehearsal & Ceremony Coordination Package
- Cocktail Hour & Reception Coordination Package
- Planning Only Package
- Venue Selection Package
- Wedding Coach Package
- Rehearsal Dinner Planning Package
- Rehearsal Dinner Planning + Coordination Package
- Brunch Planning Package
- Brunch Planning + Coordination Package
- Exit & Tear Down Package
- Tear Down Only Package
- Timeline Creation Package
- Timeline Creation+ Package
- Budget Calculator
- Bar Calculator
- Budget Review Form
- Photographer Checklist
- Baker Order Checklist
- Floral Checklist
- Entertainment Provider Checklist
- RSVP Tracker
- Initial Consultation Questionnaire
- Design Questionnaire
- Invitation Wording
- Envelope Address Examples
- Seating Chart Guidelines
- Rehearsal Diagram
- Mindfulness Card
- Wedding Proposal
Our "Ultimate Planner Bundle" is regularly priced at $6,000, but our members have access to it for only $600. That's 90% OFF! Other bundles start at $200. Once you purchase a template package, you will enjoy lifetime access to them. This includes any templates that are added in the future, as well as any updates that are made at NO charge. That means you are "grandfathered in".
We have negotiated exclusive discounts with our industry partners. We do NOT take any referral fees, or kick backs from any of our partners. We have hand selected our partners because they offer an exceptional product or service to the wedding industry. Make sure to let our partners know that you are a CWP Society member when you sign up for their services. Our partners offer our members special pricing and perks that you can't find anywhere else.
We offer our Certified Members access to additional training and certification programs. This includes our:
- Certified Wedding Design Consultant
- Master Certified Wedding Planner Advanced Study Program
- Styled Shoot Certification
We also offer clinics on:
- Designing & Preparing For Wedding Expos
- Curating Your Packages & Pricing
- and more!
At the CWP Society, you will always have the opportunity to further your education so you know you are offering your clients exceptional service.
5 Reasons To Join the CWP Society:
- Help raise the standards in the wedding industry – not only around the globe, but in your community
- CWP Society has programs for ALL experience levels
- CWP Society leaders have over 40 years of experience in the wedding industry
- CWP Society has ALL 5 star reviews, as well as an A+ rating with the BBB
- Certifications are recognized internationally
As a member of the CWP Society, you will be able to submit a request to be featured on our social media. We are happy to post your picture, the name of your company, and we will make sure tag you!