How to Register As a Wedding Consultant
Many courses exist to teach wedding consulting and end with a certification from that particular course. More recently, organizations have popped up across the country to add a sense of community and validity to the profession. The Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants (ACPWC) began in 1990 and allows members from outside the school itself.
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Things You'll Need
- Course completion
- Business license
- Experience and proper references (for affiliates)
Instructions
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Course Completion Method
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Complete the consulting course offered by the ACPWC. This grants you instant access to join the program.
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Apply for your business license if necessary. When working for another company as an on-site consultant, you often work under the company's business license. Verify whether you are required to have your own license.
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Fill out the application. You will be able to join as a full member or associate depending on where you live. Full members should live near a chapter where they can participate in meetings and activities. Associate members usually do not live near an active chapter.
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Submit the application, copy of your business license and appropriate fees.
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Wait for the completion of processing and arrival of your membership.
Affiliate Program
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Collect all the recommendation requirements to join the ACPWC if you did not attend the course. This includes five letters of recommendation from industry professionals and 10 letters of recommendation from clients.
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Interview with three ACPWC board members or find a current ACPWC member to sponsor you. These members will fill out forms to evaluate you and your business.
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Complete a personal statement about why you want to be a member of the organization.
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Pay both the one-time fee for joining and the annual membership dues. You will be considered an apprentice if you are just starting out and a professional if you have been working in the business for five or more years.
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Put together a list of industry recognitions you have received. Finally, submit everything you have collected, along with a copy of your business license, to the ACPWC and wait for processing.
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Tips & Warnings
Look into other consulting organizations if you are not close to one of the ACPWC chapters. It can be very beneficial to be involved with one of the organizations.
Most courses offer some sort of certification. Consider the organization before deciding on the right course for you.
Association membership helps lends legitimacy to your business and also puts you under the umbrella of a large organization and the rules therein.
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