Thank you for your interest in joining the Boston
Wedding Group. Before contacting us about membership, please take a moment to
review the following prerequisites and other information.
To request that a prospective member attend a BWG
meeting, please contact the BWG Membership Chair by email at membership@bostonweddinggroup.com.
PREREQUISITES FOR
MEMBERSHIP
Your company:
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has been in business for at least 3 years,
serving wedding clients for at least 1 of those years.
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is not a member of any other wedding networking
group
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performs business
full-time
APPLICATION PROCESS
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applicant must attend two BWG meetings BEFORE
submitting an application. Fee to attend is $30 per guest per meeting.
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after attending two meetings, or at the 2nd
meeting, the applicant must submit a completed application, with a $25
application fee
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if the board approves applicant for membership,
he/she pays a one-time joining fee of $150 plus annual dues of $500, which is
renewable the following January.
EXPECTATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
INCLUDES:
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to attend monthly meetings (last Tuesday of
every month except December)
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to give referrals to other members—Members join
with the expectation that by giving referrals to other members in the group,
getting to know each other at meetings and on site visits, as well volunteering
on different committees, they will ultimately receive referrals. (We are a
wedding referral group. We are NOT an on-line 'yellow pages' or just a directory
of wedding vendors.)
WHY JOIN BWG?
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PRESTIGE - Our extensive application process
assures only the best wedding professionals in each discipline. All members are
accountable for active participation in the organization and follow our Code of
Ethics.
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NETWORKING - Monthly meetings, visits to
members’ sites, joining a committee, or being a board member are great avenues
for networking with BWG’s professional members.
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INCREASE CUSTOMER BASE - Committed members have
opportunities to increase their customer base, by giving and receiving referrals
from Boston Wedding Group members; through organizational advertising; and
through affiliated BWG programs.
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INCREASE VISIBILITY - Membership guarantees
placement on the Boston Wedding Group web site, and in a variety of BWG internet
and print advertising venues.
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CAMARADERIE - Attend monthly meetings at member
sites to get to know all members, share business problems, learn from each
other, and indulge in catered meals.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION - Presented regularly by
Greater Boston business and industry leaders at monthly membership
meetings.
FAQ's
How do I tell if there is a vacancy in my
category?
The BWG website is updated regularly. Click on your
business category and see what businesses are represented in this slot. If fewer
than three businesses are listed, there is a vacancy!
What if I don't see my
category?
As long as your business meets the first two membership
requirements, we welcome you to contact us. We are open to considering new
category proposals as long as they are directly applicable to the wedding day or
planning process.
What if I am a site (hotel / historic home
/ restaurant)?
The BWG expects to limit the number of site-members
to seventeen. As long as there are fewer than seventeen sites listed on our
website, and you meet prerequisites for membership, you are welcome to contact
us.
