Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions

Have you been looking for an affordable way to become an official Certified Wedding Planner with a company that doesn't charge you fees year after year? Have you been craving to be part of an amazing group of wedding planners who lift each other up rather than tear each other down? Well, look no further! The Bridal Society is the most affordable, most well-respected, and largest group of Certified Wedding Planners in the world!
Bonus: Timeline Genius Certification Included!
You have 60 days to complete your online Wedding Planning Certification Program. Most planners finish this course within 7 days; however, if you need more than 60 days, the fee to extend your course time is $100 for an extra 30 days.
Once you complete this course, you will receive Lifetime FREE Membership and The Bridal Society staff will email you your certificate, marketing badge, and link to access your membership benefits online.



About Us
WEDDING PLANNER LIFESTYLE MEMBERSHIP & CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
WHERE WE SUPPORT SUCCESSFUL WEDDING PLANNERS & HELP ELEVATE NEW ONES
The Certified Wedding Planner Society (formerly The Bridal Society) is the largest wedding planner membership and the leading certification program in the world. The founder and CEO, Laurie Hartwell, created this wedding planner lifestyle membership with the intention of supporting successful wedding planners and elevating new ones. The Wedding Planner Certification Program is taught by Laurie Hartwell and Krisy Thomas, two award-winning wedding planners with a combined 40 years of experience in the wedding industry. Laurie and Krisy care very deeply for every member of the society. Community over competition is the philosophy of this organization, where we believe that successful wedding planners lift each other up rather than tear each other down. Raising the standards in the wedding industry among communities across the globe is the number one goal of the Certified Wedding Planner Society. Meet the executive team and CWP Society Educators below:
Certified Wedding Planner Society Executive Team




Certified Wedding Planner Society Educators

Mitchell Event Planning
Certified Educator Specializing in:
Inclusivity + Business Finance

Just Us Weddings & Events
Certified Educator Specializing in:
Destination Weddings









Stree-Free Weddings, Inc.
Certified Educator Specializing in:
Planner Emergencies

OUR E.P.I.C. VALUES
ETHICS. Everything the Certified Wedding Planner Society does is based on being ETHICAL.
PASSION. We are PASSIONATE
about the wedding industry, education, and building relationships with our Certified Wedding Planners.
INTEGRITY. We feel that
INTEGRITY is one of the most important values a company can have. We will always do the right thing for our members.
COMMITMENT. The Certified Wedding Planner Society is COMMITTED to raising the standards in the wedding industry, as well as to supporting the success of our members.
OUR VISION
Knowing that success in the hospitality industry is achieved through hard work, patience, experience, and ongoing education, we strive to offer programs that give our students and members the best chance at professional and personal growth. CWPS has memberships that last a lifetime, and the Certified Wedding Planner Society's programs are guaranteed to exceed your expectations.
Our vision is to raise the standards in the wedding industry. Check out all of our certification programs by clicking here. We look forward to welcoming you into our family of Certified Wedding Planners!
WHAT WE DO
here. The CWP Society is known as one of the most informative and affordable certification programs and memberships in the world. This program attracts wedding planners and venue professionals from all across the globe! Take a moment to read a few of our testimonials by clicking here. Planners with little experience and those with decades of experience alike say that this program is the best of those available by far! The CWP Society provides lifetime membership to thousands of wedding planners and venue professionals. You can view the membership levels and benefits by clicking
OUR COMMUNITY
Certified Wedding Planner Society members believe in community over competition. Our organization feels more like a family than just a group. Our members talk every day on our private discussion forum. They support each other in every way. This is the most loving collection of Certified Wedding Planners and Venue Professionals in the world. CWPS works in cooperation with educational institutions, hospitality associations, and top industry leaders from around the globe. Start your journey to becoming certified to see why the Certified Wedding Planner Society is a global favorite in the wedding industry.