EXPERT ADVICE. REAL COMMUNITY. UNMATCHED SUPPORT.

MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA

To uphold the highest standards within the Irish wedding industry, all members will be asked to upload proof of the following documents as part of the sign-up process:

For Standard Membership:
• Self-employed or running a business for 3+ years
• Professional Liability and Indemnity Insurance
• Tax Clearance Certificate

For Emerging Membership:
• In business for less than 3 years
• Demonstrated portfolio or examples of professional work
• Commitment to professional development (mentorship or education participation encouraged)
• Liability insurance

Once you have sent over your documents, our team will review your application and let you know if it was successful.

WHAT’S INSIDE

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    MEMBERS-ONLY COMMUNITY

    The IWPA is a collaborative community for Ireland’s leading wedding professionals - a trusted space to connect, exchange ideas, access resources, and grow together.

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    EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS

    Learn from the industry’s experts. IWPA members will access educational talks and virtual workshops from the best of the best.

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    EXCLUSIVE OFFERS

    Benefit from member-only discounts from IWPA partners including Bermingham Cameras, LLM Accountants and many more.

CHOOSE YOUR MEMBERSHIP

Three ways to join. One standard of excellence.

FOR INDIVIDUALS

€349*

IWPA MEMBER

For solo professionals. Includes full access
to events, directory & resources.

JOIN IWPA

FOR TEAMS

€549*

IWPA STUDIO

For two nominated people in one company.
Includes two memberships at a discounted rate.

JOIN IWPA

FOR EMERGING ARTISTS

€250*

IWPA EMERGING MEMBER

Created for those with less than three years’ experience who are ready to develop their craft and industry connections.

JOIN IWPA

After submitting your documents, proceed to payment.

Standard Membership

€29

/ month*

  • Exclusive members-only invite to all events, including one complimentary event per year

  • Listing on IWPA Directory

  • Exclusive offers for IWPA members

  • Educational workshops from the best in their field

  • Member profile feature on IWPA socials

*billed annually.

What’s the Difference Between Standard and Emerging Membership?

The IWPA offers two membership options to suit wedding professionals at different stages of their careers.

Standard Membership
Designed for established wedding professionals with 3 or more years in business.
This membership includes full access to IWPA benefits:
• Eligibility for client referrals and directory listings
• Access to all networking events
• Advanced educational resources and workshops
• Eligibility to hold leadership positions within the association
• Use of the IWPA Member logo and business tools

Emerging Membership
Created for wedding professionals with less than 3 years of professional experience who are building their portfolio and presence in the industry.
This membership offers:
• Access to educational content and recorded webinars
• Discounted rates for workshops and conferences
• Mentorship opportunities with experienced IWPA members
• Networking access to events (pay-per-event basis)
• Inclusion in the IWPA Member Directory under “Emerging Artists”

Both memberships connect you to a supportive community of wedding professionals committed to elevating standards across the Irish wedding industry.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • The Irish Wedding Professionals Association is a non profit association created by Irish wedding vendors. Our purpose is to support, educate, and elevate standards within our industry while building a collaborative and inclusive community.

  • Membership is open to all wedding professionals in Ireland, including photographers, videographers, planners, stylists, florists, musicians, celebrants, hair and makeup artists, venues, and all other related suppliers.

  • Members receive access to educational resources, networking events, webinars, member spotlights, business development conversations, industry insights, and a community of supportive peers.

  • Yes. Applications are reviewed to ensure that members are working within the wedding industry and aligned with our code of conduct and standards.

  • After uploading the required documents and processing payment, you will be sent an email to confirm your account and create your login credentials. Our team verifies every application, and will be in touch if they require more information.

  • No. The association is run voluntarily by wedding vendors who give their time to support the wider industry.

  • IWPA board members are elected by the current board. If you would like to be considered, please get in touch with us to express your interest and share a little about your background and strengths.

    We are currently seeking an additional board member to support our marketing activities.

    Board members receive a complimentary IWPA membership in exchange for their time, contribution, and commitment to the association.

  • Yes. Emerging or newer professionals are welcome. We now have an Emerging Artist category for those in their first three years of business.

  • Spotlights are curated by our editorial team. Members can submit images or video for consideration. Not all submissions will be selected, but we encourage members to submit their best work for review.

  • We occasionally open opportunities for members who want to support specific projects, committees, or initiatives. If you would like to contribute your skills please contact us.

  • No. Only the registered individuals may attend IWPA events.

  • Generally, no. Some events may allow limited guest passes, which will be clearly noted in the event details. Otherwise, only registered IWPA members may attend.

  • No. Memberships are non-transferable and are tied to the individual person (or two people if you have a Studio Membership) at the time of signing up.

A special thank you to our membership partners:

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Logo for Lison Lonergan Made, Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors, featuring a stylized 'L' and 'M' in dark gray and yellow within a square.

“What a fantastic night. It was great to finally meet so many wedding vendors I have admired from afar.
I look forward to the next one!”

- Studio Lordan