Code of Ethics

AWPA strives to educate, advance and promote the Austin wedding and event industry and its network of professionals. In doing so, we require all members to agree to the Code of Ethics.

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Crave relationships with other planners in Austin? Wonder how your practices compare with those of your competitors? See the value in elevating the local market for the good of all involved? 

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Membership Application
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2024 Membership
$200.00

Please only purchase once accepted into AWPA and directed towards paying your dues. Dues are non-refundable.

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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

 

  1. Providing you with a network of quality peers

  2. Enabling you to share knowledge and, in turn, learn from others

  3. Enriching you through targeted educational programs

  4. Granting you access to Austin’s top event planners and vendors

  5. Having support as a united voice when approaching local market questions or challenges

 

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

 

  • Demonstrates excellence as a wedding planner

  • Currently actively markets to and operates their business in the Austin area

  • Own or be employed by an Austin wedding planning firm that maintains all of the following:

    • DBA/tax ID

    • Operating website

    • Current Business Liability Insurance with at least $1 million in coverage

  • Actively accepting clients for wedding planning as a source of income

  • Have completed 15 weddings where a non-family member paid you a professional fee to perform wedding coordinating/planning

  • Of reviews posted online of individual’s wedding planning services, 95% must be of excellent rating

    • Fulfill a membership application and submit required fees. Upon approval of your application:

      • You will be required to read, sign, and uphold AWPA’s Standing Rules, including the AWPA Code of Ethics

      • Memberships are non-transferable. Membership is dedicated to this individual with this particular business only.

Benefits:

  • Opportunity to vote in AWPA elections

  • Listing on AWPA website with link to your business website

  • Membership in private Facebook group

  • Participation in vendor mixers, gala, and general membership luncheons

  • “AWPA Professional” badge for individual’s website/bio/email signature/promotional materials 

*Membership is specific to individuals, not companies. General website use is permitted if the majority of the business’ wedding planners are members. Otherwise, badges are best used on individual bios when used on company websites.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

For future board seat eligibility, members must:

  • Have no leaves of absence within the prior 12 months