The Future of UK Weddings: Professional, Sustainable, Trusted.

Join the UK Wedding Association and showcase your business's professionalism, sustainability, and trustworthiness.

The UK Wedding Association is a not-for-profit membership organisation, formed to increase professionalism, sustainability and trust in the wedding industry through 2 key activities:

Identifying and rewarding professionally run businesses, with industry recognised badges.
Industry networking and free, relevant education, to support personal and professional development.

The goal is not to regulate but to empower.

A Trade Association with Your Business in Mind

Membership of the UK Wedding Association gives your clients peace of mind, and connects you with a network of wedding professionals who share the same values on professionalism, sustainability and credibility.

From large hotel groups to solo-entrepreneurs, if you supply wedding couples with a product or service; this Association is here for you.

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Our Next Events

Online Member Webinar

Date: Thursday 18th June 2026, 12pm – 1pm
Venue: Online

The Inclusive Advantage: Better Experiences for Clients, Better Workplaces for Teams

Learn how to make your wedding business more accessible for disabled and neurodiverse clients and employees, with practical guidance from accessibility specialist Elaine Hughes.

Registered attendees will receive the joining link ahead of the event. Not yet a member? Join the UK Wedding Association to attend.

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Why This Is So Important

With 30 years of experience in the industry, I’ve seen first-hand how essential it is for professional, dependable and trustworthy wedding businesses to stand out in an increasingly competitive market, and the UK Wedding Association provides the perfect platform to make that happen.

Alison Hargreaves

Founder & Director, UK Wedding Association

Bringing together experienced board members from across the wedding industry ensures the UK Wedding Association is grounded in real insight, diverse perspectives, and a deep understanding of what truly matters to both businesses and couples.

Nikita Thorne

Head of Strategy, Guides for Brides

In today’s world, trust and transparency are paramount. For any business in the wedding industry, being an active part of trusted organisations and associations isn't just about the badge, it's a critical component of professional growth. It helps you instantly signal your commitment to professionalism, trustworthiness, and sustainability, which is vital for building confidence with clients who are increasingly seeking conscious choices.

Michelle Miles

Founder, Sustainable Wedding Alliance

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Industry Partners

Our Supporting Partners are trusted businesses and organisations that work with us to strengthen the industry. By sharing their resources, networks and giving our members exclusive offers, they help raise standards, promote professionalism and make the Association more effective.

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