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.
The Bridal Society includes FREE lifetime membership when you complete our Wedding Planning Certification Program.
Here is a list of all the benefits you will receive once you are a member of TBS!
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Membership Benefits
TITLE OF "CWP"
Once you complete the program, you will receive the title of "Certified Wedding Planner" and can add the "CWP" after your name.
CWP CERTIFICATE
Once you complete the program, The Bridal Society staff will email you a digital copy of your CWP Certificate, along with a personalized social media graphic you can use. You will also receive instructions on how to access your membership benefits online.
TIMELINE GENIUS CERTIFICATION
As an added bonus, you will be able to take the amazing Timeline Genius Certification at no charge!
LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP
Your TBS membership is free for a lifetime! You will never have to pay recurring dues. You will always be a part of our family.
FREE MONTHLY WORKSHOPS
The Bridal Society provides our members FREE monthly planner workshops that you can attend live, or you can watch the recorded versions at any time. You will also have access to all of the previous workshops that were streamed and recorded before you became a member of The Bridal Society.
QUARTERLY MENTOR MEETING
Every 3 months, you can log onto a Zoom call to chat live with Laurie Hartwell, CEO of The Bridal Society and co-instructor of the Wedding Planning Certification course. Here, you will be able to ask any of your business-related questions.
LIFE SUPPORT GROUP
The Bridal Society is a family, and we prioritize lifting one another up when at all possible. With that in mind, we offer a "Life Support" group where TBS members can support each other through personal hardships. Community over competition is something we live by in both professional and interpersonal relationships.
MARKETING CWP BADGE
Once you complete the program, you will receive a digital TBS membership badge showcasing your new title of "CWP" to use on any marketing materials of your choice.
PRIVATE FORUM GROUP
One of the best parts of membership with The Bridal Society is the private members-only forum where thousands of planners support one another daily by answering questions and celebrating each other's accomplishments! Have we mentioned that we are a family?
JOB POSTING OPPORTUNITIES
Many of our members are in need of assistants, or they may have a client they are unable to take on and prefer to only recommend other Certified Wedding Planners for the job. We make it easy to either post or accept job opportunities within the TBS community.
EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS
The Bridal Society is proud to have partnered with top industry leaders such as Aisle Planner, Timeline Genius, Allseated, Rock Paper Coin, and so many more. All of our partners offer exclusive discounts to our members, and we are beyond proud to work alongside them.
ACCESS TO DISCOUNTED BUSINESS TEMPLATES
The Bridal Society offers an amazing business template package that includes 2 contracts plus 20 other fabulous templates. This package is worth well over $2500, but members can purchase it for only $200. You are also offered an additional $50 discount if you purchase the templates while you are taking the certification program.
ELIGIBILITY TO WIN A SOCIETY STELLAR AWARD
Each year, The Bridal Society awards planners who are standing out and promoting excellence in the industry within their community.
ACCESS TO DISCOUNTED
COACHING WITH TBS CEO
If you are in need of one-on-one business coaching, The Bridal Society's CEO offers a deep discount to only TBS members.
ACCESS TO THE WEDDING DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS CERTIFICATION COURSE
The Bridal Society offers an informative certification program on everything to do with Wedding Design Fundamentals. You can only access this course if you are already a Certified Wedding Planner through The Bridal Society or if you purchase the "Bundle" option which includes both the Wedding Planning + Design courses.
ACCESS TO THE MASTER WEDDING PLANNER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
The Bridal Society is extremely proud to offer our members a way to raise their credentials from "Certified Wedding Planner" to "Master Certified Wedding Planner." You can only access this certification after you are a Certified Wedding Planner through The Bridal Society. Once you complete your Master Certification, you will receive a new MCWP title and certificate, a listing on our website, a feature in our blog, and a special shoutout across TBS' social media platforms.