Become a member
Membership
WIPA offers three annual membership tiers, all paid yearly with a one-time $50 application fee on first join. Every member is part of both the national association and their local chapter.
Individual
$350/yrFor established wedding industry professionals.
- Each Individual membership is owned by the individual and may move with them if they change businesses—ideal for independent professionals and small business owners.
- Individual memberships are not transferable. You can upgrade to a Corporate membership, but once upgraded, the membership becomes tied to that business and can no longer move with you.
Corporate
$550/yrTwo seats included; $250 for each additional seat at the same business.
- Held by the business, a Corporate membership includes two employee memberships, with $250 for each additional member.
- All employees on the membership share a single expiration date and renew at the same time. Employees may be changed if someone leaves the company, subject to certain limitations.
- Corporate memberships are non-transferable to another business and may only be downgraded during the renewal period.
Emerging professional
$275/yrFor pros with fewer than three years in the industry.
- An individual membership for those still building their experience in weddings and events; it includes one non-transferable seat.
- Once you reach three years of industry experience, you may upgrade to an Individual or Corporate membership.
Why join WIPA
Education
Attend events at any chapter with discounted member tickets, join free monthly webinars, and learn from the 24/7 video education library.
Networking
Meet seasoned pros at members-only events and find your people through special interest groups.
Promotion
Submit news to the WIPA blog, reach members through the monthly newsletter, and be acknowledged as an expert in your field.
Community
Connect at coffee chats, save with partner discounts, and share the pride of the WIPA Code of Ethics.
Explore the full list on the member benefits page.
Requirements
- An active business license in your jurisdiction.
- $1M general liability insurance.
- A signed pledge to abide by the WIPA Code of Ethics.
Applying
You’ll upload your business license and a current certificate of insurance during submission, and sign the Code of Ethics pledge. Your documents are checked as you upload them, and your membership activates as soon as your payment completes. If anything needs a closer look, our membership team will follow up by email. Payment is by credit or debit card, and there are no refunds.
More about membership
Have questions? The membership FAQ covers applications, renewals, and upgrades—and members save with our partner discounts.