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Wedding Market Resource Directory

Wedding & Bridal
Industry Links

A curated directory of associations, trade organizations, and professional resources for the wedding industry.

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Professional Associations — U.S.

Association for Wedding Professionals International AFWPI

National Association of Wedding Professionals NAWP

National Association for Catering and Events NACE

International Live Events Association ILEA Updated

ileahub.com — formerly ISES

National Limousine Association NLA

Retail Bakers of America RBA

retailbakersofamerica.org

Society of American Florists SAF

Professional Photographers of America PPA

Association of Wedding Gown Specialists

weddinggownspecialists.com

Bridal Association of America BAA

bridalassociationofamerica.com

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Photography & Videography

Wedding Photojournalism Association WPJA

Wedding & Portrait Photographers International WPPI Updated

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Trade Shows & Markets

National Bridal Market — Chicago

nationalbridalmarket.com

AmericasMart — Atlanta

americasmart.com

Dallas Market Center

dallasmarketcenter.com

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International Organizations

Wedding Planners Institute of Canada WPIC

Institute of Videography — UK IOV Updated

Wedding Planning Association of Australia WPAA

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Events, Research & Resources

Wedding Industry Research — Library of Congress

loc.gov/rr/business/wedding

Wedding — Wikipedia Reference

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedding

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Nonprofit & Charitable

Wish Upon a Wedding — Grants weddings for couples facing serious illness

wishuponawedding.org