Welcome to the
Shenandoah Wedding Professionals Association.
Membership Information
The SWP meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday of each month to share ideas, attend educational programs, and network. This is an excellent way for guests to meet other professionals in the wedding industry. Guests may attend up to two monthly meetings per year. Guests then must submit an application with dues if they wish to continue attending.
Membership Benefits
Membership in the Shenandoah Wedding Professionals carries a number of benefits:
Monthly Meetings - SWP meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, at an area hotel, restaurant, or reception site. The meetings include a networking reception, dinner, and a guest speaker or other planned program.
Our Annual "Evening With The Newlyweds" - Each year we gather a focus group of recently married couples who share the experiences of planning their wedding. This is always our largest and most informative meeting of the year.
Listing on the SWP website - Each member receives a link and listing on this site.
Use of SWP Logo - Members may display the SWP logo in their advertising. This logo is fast becoming synonymous with quality, and as our focus groups show, membership in groups such as SWP does tend to help sway undecided prospects.
The opportunity to promote your business by hosting meetings at your business location.
Your Investment
One membership covers all principals, partners, and employees of your company. All members of your organization receive full membership benefits. Your first year membership in the Shenandoah Wedding Professionals is $200, which includes a $25 one time application processing fee and annual dues of $175.
Requirements for Membership
Applicants must submit a completed membership application and submit it to the SWP Membership Committee Chairman.
Applicants must be in a wedding related business and have been in business for at least one year before they are permitted to join the SWP.
Applicants must hold a current business license, provide proof of liability insurance and any permits required by federal, state, county and local laws.
All applicant businesses must subscribe to and abide by the SWP's Code Of Ethics.
All SWP dues and meeting fees must be paid in a timely manner.
Final acceptance is determined by the other members of SWP. If one or more members have objection to a membership, the objection will be reviewed by the Membership Committee.
Applicants must have attended two meetings before their application will be considered.
