The Standard for Wedding Professionals. Since 1955.
ELEVATING THE WEDDING INDUSTRY THROUGH EDUCATION, ACCREDITATION, AND COMMUNITY
Celebrating 70 Years of Excellence in Weddings
What began in 1955 as a small group of dedicated planners is now a global community of wedding professionals. Today, ABC continues to honor that legacy while shaping the future of the industry through higher standards, education, and connection.
Guiding Professionals. Inspiring Couples. Elevating the Industry.
FOR CURRENT MEMBERS
Access education, events, and community connections designed to keep you sharp and connected.
Grow
with on-going support and resources
FOR POTENTIAL MEMBERS
Join ABC to gain credibility, visibility, & support through education, designations, and global connections.
Invest
in yourself and your business
FOR COUPLES
Accreditation is your assurance of quality. Explore tips, inspiration, and connect with certified experts.
Trust
ABC certified wedding professionals
FOR PARTNERS & SPONSORS
Work with ABC through sponsorships opportunities that connect you to our global membership.
Connect
with global wedding professionals
“ABC is the largest and longest standing organization for wedding pros world-wide and offers many benefits to its members including commission checks for destination travel, referrals, lity insurance, and so much more. If you are a wedding pro interested in growing and enhancing your business, joining ABC is a very smart move.”
Your year of connection and growth
ABC events don’t just happen once a year — they happen all year long. From regional workshops and webinars to international gatherings, there’s always a way to learn, connect, and advance your career.
The 2026 World of Weddings Conference in Cancun
November 2–5, 2025
More than a conference, WOW is a collaborative, immersive, and future-focused gathering where planners, designers, educators, travel specialists, venues, and creative partners come together to learn, be inspired, and grow their businesses..
Why hire an ABC professional
The ABC logo is your assurance that the professional you choose has invested in education, upholds strict ethical standards, and is part of a global network committed to excellence.
Wedding Planner Magazine — Now Digital
The only publication dedicated to the business of weddings, Wedding Planner Magazine delivers trends, education, and inspiration directly to your screen. Reaching more than 10,000 professionals worldwide, it’s a resource for members and a platform for partners.
Our Partners in Excellence
Sponsors and corporate members are vital to ABC’s mission of elevating the wedding industry. Through ABC, they gain visibility and connect directly with the professionals shaping weddings worldwide.
ABC is led by experienced professionals dedicated to advancing the wedding industry and supporting our members worldwide.