ALLIED MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

Membership Requirements

ALLIED:                 To qualify as an Allied Member, please submit all of the following:

·        Copy of Business license

·        Evidence of a working business phone and fax

·        A copy of price list of services and products to BBA members

·        Email address and/or website address

·        Copy of Liability Insurance

·        Referrals from two bridal consultant members of the BBA

And any one of the items below with your application where applicable. (All applications for membership are subject to review and approval)

·        Ministers: sample copies of your vows & wedding renewals

·        Ministers: sample copy of your marriage license & renewals certificate

·        Musicians: sample playlist

·        Photographers: samples of work in album (minimum of 8 photos)

·        Videographers: samples of work on DVD

·        Caterers / Decorators / Bakers / Florists / Hair Stylists / Makeup Artists:  samples of photos of work (minimum of 3 photos)

I, ________________________________, have completed all sections of the application and am submitting it with the appropriate membership fee and required documents.

As a member of the Bahamas Bridal Association I agree to represent the association in the most professional manner.    

Your signature:        _____________________________________________________

Title:                          _____________________________________________________

Date:                          _____________________________________________________

BAHAMAS BRIDAL ASSOCIATION

Standards of Membership & Code of Ethics

Standards of Membership
(You must agree to these in order to obtain membership.) 

Member will: 

• Cooperate with Association activities and efforts to promote and improve the professionalism of the bridal business. 
• Respond rapidly and honestly to all complaints forwarded by the Association. 
• Supply, on request, the evidence on which any advertising is based. 
• Use the Association’s name and logo only as authorized. 
• Pay all association bills in a timely manner. 

Code of Ethics

Members will:

• Represent each client fairly and honestly, providing all agreed-to services in a timely and cost-efficient manner. 
• Establish reasonable, proper fees for services and provide written estimates to each client. 
• Use honest factual advertising. 
• Deal with employees fairly, in an unbiased manner 
• Operate an establishment that is a credit to the Association and the community. 
• Disclose to clients any payment received from suppliers

For all levels, membership must be maintained in good standing. 

As a member of the Bahamas Bridal Association, I agree to the Association’s Standards of Membership and Code of Ethics   

                                                                                           (signature of applicant)

BAHAMAS BRIDAL ASSOCIATION

Member Benefits: Many Great Reasons To Join!

1.     Inclusion on www.bahamas-bridal-association.com.  Promoting your company name, website and phone numbers.

2.     Authorization to use “Bahamas Bridal Association” Name, Trademark and Logo in advertising, business cards, stationary, etc.

3.     Bi-monthly BBA Love Notes newsletter with information on:

                      *  Promoting your Business

                      *  Latest Wedding Trends

                      *  Planning and Coordinating Tips

                      * Upcoming Seminars and Conferences

                      *  New Members

4.     BBA Welcome Kit:  As a new member, you will receive: Welcome Letter with a brief history of the BBA, Current Membership List; Digital copy of the BBA logo for your use; Bahamas Bridal Association Certification Programme (BBACP) on CD; BBA By-Laws on CD; and BBA lapel pin.

5.     Advertising and Media coverage in the Destination Wedding Industry both internationally and locally.

6.     Inclusion on preferred and certified member list for BBA consultants.

7.     Participation in Educational seminars and local meetings.

8.     Certificates – Bahamas Bridal Association Certificate and BahamaHost/Weddings Certification course.

9.     Business of brides – Annual seminars

10.  Market Surveys / Research / Statistics

11.  Wedding Industry Promotions

12.  Ads in major bridal magazines directing brides to Bahamas Bridal Association members.

13.  Networking with both international and local vendors, consultants and potential clients.

14. Representation on www.bahamas.com: Upcoming changes at the Ministry of Tourism will require that wedding professionals be part of the BBA if they are to be included in promotions and on-line sales handled through the www.bahamas.com website.