Choose Your Path

ABC offers two primary ways to grow within the organization:

🎓 Planner Designations (Your Career Path)

For wedding professionals building expertise, credibility, and leadership in the industry.

✈️ Destination & Travel Designations (Your Revenue Path)

For professionals looking to expand into destination weddings, honeymoons, and group travel.

🎓 Wedding Planner Designations

Designed to guide your professional growth from beginner to industry leader.

🌱 Registered Wedding Planner (RWP)

Perfect for those starting their journey in the wedding industry.

• Entry-level designation

• Foundational education and support

• Access to ABC community and resources

• Directory listing

👉 Best for: New planners building their foundation

📈 Certified Wedding Planner (CWP)

For planners ready to strengthen their expertise and credibility.

• Recognized certification

• Continued education opportunities

• Increased client trust and visibility

• Business tools and resources

👉 Best for: Planners growing and refining their business

🚀 Professional Wedding Planner (PWP)

For experienced planners ready to elevate their brand.

• Advanced designation

• Leadership and speaking opportunities

• Enhanced industry credibility

• Expanded visibility

👉 Best for: Established planners scaling their business

🏆 Accredited Wedding Planner (AWP)

For professionals demonstrating excellence and leadership.

• Prestigious recognition

• Opportunities to mentor and lead

• Featured visibility within ABC

• Advanced opportunities

👉 Best for: Industry leaders making an impact

👑 Master Wedding Planner (MWP)

The highest level of achievement within ABC.

• Elite designation

• National recognition

• Teaching, speaking, and leadership opportunities

• Influence within the industry

👉 Best for: Top-tier professionals and experts

✈️ Destination Wedding & Travel Designations

Expand Your Business. Increase Your Revenue.

ABC’s destination designations are designed for professionals who want to grow their income through destination weddings, honeymoons, and group travel.

Certified Destination Wedding Planner

Professional Destination Wedding Planner

Accredited Destination Wedding Planner

Master Destination Wedding Planner

These designations provide:

• Training in destination wedding planning and travel

• Access to preferred suppliers and resort partners

• Opportunities to sell travel and earn commissions

• Integration with ABC’s Travel & Room Block Program

👉 Perfect for planners looking to expand into travel and increase revenue

Your ABC Growth Path

Planning Track:
RWP → CWP → PWP → AWP → MWP

Destination & Travel Track:
Certified → Professional → Accredited → Master

Not a Wedding Planner? We Have Options for You Too.

ABC supports a wide range of professionals across the wedding and hospitality industries.

🏢 Corporate & Hospitality Membership

For venues, hotels, tourism boards, and wedding-related organizations.

• Direct access to ABC planners

• Marketing and partnership opportunities

• Increased visibility within the industry

🏨 Hotel Certification Program

Designed for hotels and resorts that want to better serve wedding professionals and destination clients.

• Position your property as wedding-ready

• Build relationships with planners

• Gain industry recognition

💼 Small Business Membership

Perfect for vendors and service providers in the wedding industry.

• Connect with planners

• Increase exposure and referrals

• Access ABC tools and education

🎓 Student Membership

For those entering the wedding and event industry.

• Educational resources and guidance

• Career development support

• Access to ABC community

What All ABC Members Receive

No matter your path, every ABC member benefits from:

• A national network of wedding and event professionals

• Education, certifications, and continuing education

• Travel and revenue opportunities

• Advocacy and industry support

• Visibility through the ABC directory

• Access to member-only tools, templates, and resources

How to Choose the Right Option

Ask yourself:

• Am I building my career or expanding my business?

• Do I want to grow my expertise, increase revenue, or both?

• Am I a planner, a vendor, a venue, or a student?

Wherever you are in your journey—ABC has a path designed for you.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Join a community that supports your growth, strengthens your credibility, and opens the door to new opportunities.

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