Our Story & Mission
We are the leading global organization shaping the future of the wedding industry.
Our Story
Founded in 1955, the Association of Bridal Consultants was created to bring professionalism, standards, and education to the growing wedding industry.
What began as a small organization has grown into a globally recognized association representing wedding professionals, educators, and industry leaders.
For decades, ABC has been at the forefront of shaping the wedding industry—setting standards, providing education, and building a strong professional community.
Today, ABC continues that legacy under modern leadership, expanding into new areas such as destination weddings, travel, and global partnerships.
The Association of Bridal Consultants stands with our independent members to speak up and combat any discrimination that we see, anywhere.
Our Mission
Our mission is to continue our long history of delivering quality education and training to the wedding and event industry, provide revenue-generating opportunities to our members, recognize those who complete our advanced accreditation programs, and facilitate networking events to foster professional alliances while creating an environment where we require our members to treat all colleagues, suppliers, and clients with fairness, respect, and honesty.
