Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
Have you been looking for an affordable way to become an official Certified Wedding Planner with a company that doesn't charge you fees year after year? Have you been craving to be part of an amazing group of wedding planners who lift each other up rather than tear each other down? Well, look no further! The Bridal Society is the most affordable, most well-respected, and largest group of Certified Wedding Planners in the world!
Bonus: Timeline Genius Certification Included!
You have 60 days to complete your online Wedding Planning Certification Program. Most planners finish this course within 7 days; however, if you need more than 60 days, the fee to extend your course time is $100 for an extra 30 days.
Once you complete this course, you will receive Lifetime FREE Membership and The Bridal Society staff will email you your certificate, marketing badge, and link to access your membership benefits online.
The Bridal Society has always celebrated its members' differences and continues to commit to creating an environment that is inclusive to all.
OUR E.P.I.C. VALUES
ETHICAL. Everything The Bridal Society does is based on being ETHICAL.
PASSIONATE. We are PASSIONATE
about the wedding industry, education, and building relationships with our Certified Wedding Planners.
INTEGRITY. We feel that
INTEGRITY is one of the most important values a company can have. We will always do the right thing for our members.
COMMITMENT. The Bridal Society is COMMITTED to raising the standards in the wedding industry and to the success of our members.
OUR VISION
Knowing that success in the hospitality industry is achieved through hard work, patience, experience, and ongoing education, we strive to offer programs that give our attendees and members the best chance at professional and personal growth. TBS has memberships that last a lifetime, and the TBS certification conference is guaranteed to exceed your expectations.
Our vision is to raise the standards in the wedding industry. Check out all of our certification programs by clicking here. We look forward to welcoming you into our loving family of wedding planners!
WHAT WE DO
The Bridal Society provides lifetime membership to thousands of wedding planners and venues. You can view the membership levels and benefits by clicking here. The Bridal Society is known as one of the most informative and affordable certification programs and memberships in the world. This program attracts planners and venues from all over the globe! Take a moment to read a few of our testimonials by clicking here. Planners with little experience and planners with decades of experience alike say that this program is the best of those available by far!
OUR COMMUNITY
The Bridal Society members believe in community over competition. Our organization feels more like a family than just a "group." Our members talk every day on our private forum. They support each other in every way. This is the most loving group of Certified Wedding Planners in the world. TBS works in cooperation with hospitality associations,
educational institutions, and top industry leaders. These include:
Aisle Planner, Timeline Genius, UNCG, NYIT, PSU, UH, FSU, CSU, ONU, JWU, FIU, FAU, GSU, FGCU, USF, UF, SJSU, UNF, UWF, SFSU, and many more!
Meet The Bridal Society Team
Founder & CEO, The Bridal Society
Lead Instructor & Master Certified Wedding Planner, The Bridal Society
Laurie Hartwell
Laurie Hartwell has almost 3 decades of experience in the wedding industry, teaching certification conferences and planning weddings across the country. She has earned many awards over the years, has planned weddings for celebrities and other elite clientele, and recently won "Most Helpful Mentor" at the National WEDDI AWARDS for all the help she gives to wedding planners all around the world. Laurie has a passion for the wedding industry and strongly believes in continuing education and raising the standards in the wedding industry. She and the entire staff at TBS are proud to have a 100% satisfaction rating!
Co-Instructor, The Bridal Society
Owner & Master Certified Wedding Planner, Southern Sparkle Weddings & Events
Krisy Thomas
Krisy Parker Thomas, owner of Southern Sparkle Wedding & Event Planning, is a Senior Certified Wedding Planner through The Bridal Society. She is also the 2016 Wedding Planner of the Year. Southern Sparkle is an award-winning wedding planning team with locations in Nashville, Jackson, and Memphis, Tennessee. Southern Sparkle’s work has been featured in wedding publications and blogs such as Better Homes & Gardens, MidSouth Bride, MOD Weddings, Classic Bride, Ruffled Blog, The Wedding Playbook, Southern Bride Blog, and the list goes on. Southern Sparkle was also named one of The Nashville Scene’s Best of Nashville Wedding/Event Planners. Krisy is now a co-instructor for The Bridal Society's certification conference.
Vice President, The Bridal Society
Philip Hartwell
Philip Hartwell began his career in the hospitality industry in 1984 with the Walt Disney company. He went on to work with the Hilton Hotel corporation, and he served as the Vice President of a national medical supply company before joining The Bridal Society in 2009. His primary responsibilities include maintaining relationships with key influencers in the wedding industry. He also oversees all aspects of community outreach and works with universities across the country to bring The Bridal Society's program to their campuses. As the husband of our founder and CEO, Laurie Hartwell, Philip shares her passion for bringing a higher level of professionalism and cooperation in the wedding industry.
Membership Concierge & Retreat Committee Team, The Bridal Society
Owner & Certified Wedding Planner, Just Planned Events
Joel Parra
Joel Parra is the owner of Just Planned Events which is based in Boston, Massachusetts. He holds a B.A. in Business Management from Emmanuel College and an M.B.A from SNHU. In addition, he is a Certified Wedding Planner through The Bridal Society and the Membership Concierge for the organization. With over five years of experience in the wedding industry, he has planned weddings throughout the country but his home base in the New England region. His focus is on one goal, and that is to create, plan, and execute spectacular, love-filled events that bring happiness and joy to his clients and their loved ones.
Partnership Manager, The Bridal Society
Owner & Certified Wedding Planner, Make It Perfect Wedding and Event Planning
Katy Blackburn
Katy Blackburn is the owner of Make It Perfect: Wedding and Event Planning’ and is certified by the Bridal Society. She graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Hospitality Management. She has always had a passion for event planning and wanted to come back to her hometown of Auburn, Alabama to do event planning full time. Katy has seen every aspect of the event industry and will be able to make your event come to life and be a dream come true. An organized, flawless, and stress-free event is the goal of Katy with each of her events.
Retreat Committee Team, The Bridal Society
Owner & Certified Wedding Planner, Melanie Page Events & Design (MPED)
Melanie Thompson
Melanie is the Owner and Founder of Melanie Paige Events & Design (MPED), an Award Winning Wedding Planning Firm, as well as a Certified Wedding Planner through The Bridal Society. With over 5 years of experience, she has done weddings all over the country. MPED's work has been seen in publications such as Aisle Society, Wedding Chicks, Hey Wedding Lady, Coastal Bride, Grey Likes Weddings, and the list goes on. She has been awarded WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award and the 2017 Wedding of the Year Award through The Bridal Society.
Retreat Committee Team, The Bridal Society
Owner & Certified Wedding Planner, Everlasting Events & Design
Kyla Miller
Kyla was never able to read between the lines because she was always too busy making sure the lines were straight. It is this attention to detail, along with her creative imagination, and concept design that has contributed to her success in the event coordination industry. Her time at the Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale added to her knowledge of the creative elements necessary to make your event unique. Over the past 10 years, Kyla has proven that no event is too small, too big, or too challenging, to execute with excellence. She took her event planning skills to the next level in 2015 when she became a Certified Wedding Planner through The Bridal Society. Kyla believes in giving back and currently serves on the board of Total Life 180, a non-profit with the heart to help individuals find their true purpose in life; and she also a member of her church’s event team, where she has coordinated events for
their 1000+ congregation. Kyla has 2 daughters, Gabriella & Nyah, who are blessed to have a mom that has set the bar pretty high when it comes to birthday parties. Kyla said her “I do” to her honey, Stan, 12 years ago in Central Florida where they currently reside.