Membership to the Central Coast Wedding Professionals is by invitation only, in order to join you must have a sponsor within the group. Your sponsor must have been a member for at least a year, and their membership must be in good standing.

Please note, the application process must be completed within a six month period, starting with the date of your first meeting and/or the date your sponsor notifies us of their intent to sponsor you, whichever is first. If the 6 months goes by and the board has not received your application, there will be a 6 month waiting period before the process can be started again.

Obtain a sponsor from the group, another vendor who has worked at least one wedding with you or can otherwise vouch for your work.

Have your sponsor write a letter to the new membership director or board, notifying of your intent to become a member

Attend three (3) CCWP meetings (see Calendar at a Glance) as a guest of your sponsor’prior to turning in the application. One of the three meetings must be an evening showcase.

To attend a meeting, your sponsor will need to make a reservation for you. If your sponsor can not attend the meeting, they may assign a 'foster' sponsor to you.

Your sponsor will introduce you during introductions.

As a guest, you may hand out business cards upon request, but you may not hand out unsolicited promotional materials

When you are ready to apply, provide the following required paperwork to the Membership Director.

Completed Membership Application form (Excel file) and packet.

Verification that your company has been in business for at least 2 years at the time of application. Provide business licenses and any additional licensing required by your profession (health, transportation, etc.). Proper licensing shall consist of business license/permit or equivalent government form.

Four (4) letters of reference, including either phone or email contact information. The letters must be from satisfied couples whose wedding you were involved with within the last twelve (12) months.

Three (3) letters of reference from other wedding professionals who have worked with you at a wedding. At least one (1) letter must be from a current CCWP member.

All applicable membership fees payable via check or credit card. (see Membership Application form).

The board of directors will review your application packet. If your application is deemed complete the Membership Director will contact you to arrange a presentation of your business to the board:

Please prepare a five (5) minute presentation of your business (may include portfolio or other visual/audio aids to help explain your business. Supply equipment as needed.)

Be prepared to answer questions from the board.

Please bring about a dozen business cards to pass out to the board members.

Following your presentation the board will make a decision about your membership and you will contacted the CCWP Membership Director.