Celebrate all year with us...we just turned 70!!

MAKING MEMMORIES SINCE 1955

Greetings!

WOW!! November just flew by! With World of Weddings, then Wedding MBA, and, of course, Thanksgiving, I don't remember anything else!

Thank you so much to those who came to New Orleans to celebrate ABC's 70th Anniversary, those who came to learn, and those who came to share knowledge and experience! What a wonderfully positive experience.

This year, ABC hosted a booth and a small get-together at Wedding MBA also and we had more members than we expected in attendance. The booth went great, and we gained some members and renewed some familiar faces!

As we go into December and more quickly than we'll expect into the New Year, December is the month to make sure your goals and visions are set for 2026. It doesn't mean that your goals and/or vision won't change sometime during the year, but it's always good to set goals, create your to-do lists, and declutter your desk, Computer, and Email, before you get busy for Engagement season!

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Travel Advisor Member News: New ASTA Benefit + Wednesday Webinars Will Return!

ASTA Membership Discount for ABC Members

ABC members now receive $50 off ASTA membership — the leading global association for travel advisors and a perfect complement for planners offering destination weddings, honeymoons, and group travel.

Use code ABCWED for new memberships and renewals through 12/31/2025.

Strengthen your credibility, expand your services, and grow your travel income!

Wednesday Webinars Return in January

Our popular Wednesday Webinars are back starting January 2026!

We’re kicking off the year with a special session hosted by the Marriott Cancun, our official host hotel for World of Weddings 2026. Sign Up NOW!

Don’t miss this chance to learn about destination weddings, resort partnerships, and travel opportunities directly from the Marriott team.

Are you ready to uplevel your professional designation in 2026?

As Vice President of Education for the ABC MD/DC Region, I am excited to invite you to Pathway to Accreditation: A Monthly Accountability & Coaching Circle for Accredited and Master Wedding Planner Candidates.

These monthly sessions are designed exclusively for planners and vendors who are preparing to submit their Accredited Wedding Planner (AWP) qualifying binder or to deliver their Master Wedding Planner (MWP) presentation. Whether you’re just getting started or putting the finishing touches on your materials, this circle will provide:

Coaching and guidance on your binder, documentation, and presentation
Monthly accountability to keep you on track from January through June 2026
A supportive professional community of peers working toward the same goal
Clarity, structure, and confidence as you prepare to elevate your designation

Each session will offer targeted coaching, Q&A, assignment check-ins, and professional encouragement to ensure that you stay focused, consistent, and fully prepared for success.

If you’re serious about strengthening your professional credibility, elevating your brand, and earning your next-level designation, this circle was created with you in mind.

First Session:

January 13th at 12 Noon

Sessions will be held monthly. Applications are due July 1st.

To secure your spot, RSVP here

Let’s make 2026 the year you claim the professional recognition you’ve worked so hard to earn. I look forward to supporting you on your journey.

Online & In Person Events

Don’t Miss Out—These Aren’t Last-Minute Events!

We’ve recently received feedback that some of our online events feel “last-minute”—but we promise, they’re not! Each month, we publish a full list of upcoming events in our newsletter, on our website, and across social media. If you're seeing an email the day before, it's simply a friendly reminder—a nudge to let you know your association has something valuable planned, and we don’t want you to miss it.

Take a moment to look over the events listed below. Mark your calendar. Sign up early. And take full advantage of what your ABC membership offers—because we’re planning these events for you.

CALENDER OF UPCOMING EVENTS

Invest in yourself! Get out to our local state and networking group meetings! Attend a webinar.

Get out and take a course and learn how to make your business more successful!

There are so many wonderful events and classes coming your way.

View More Of Our Event Calendar Here

December 15th - ABC Florida + Tampa Bay NACE Coastal Holiday Party
December 18th - New Member Onboarding
December 17th — Blueprint for Success: Crafting Your 2026 Vision With Intention

Enjoy your holidays! We'll be getting ready for 2026 so keep your eyes on your email!

Be sure to click the link and attend!! Get out there and network!

Please note, to respect the speakers and time of the members who are on the webinar during their lunch hour, registration for events stops at the time the webinar begins. If you wait until the last second to register, you may need to watch the replay, so register early. In addition, we will stop at 100 registrations per online webinar.

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The ABC Wedding Industry Podcast

Your front-row seat to what’s happening in weddings today. Brought to you by the Association of Bridal Consultants, this podcast explores real challenges, evolving trends, smart business practices, and the stories behind the people shaping our industry.

Want to be on the podcast? Follow this link for more information....

Celebrate Your Excellence: The ABC Trendsetter Awards

Next year Association of Bridal Consultants starts a new chapter by introducting the ABC Trendsetter Awards to honor the visionaries shaping the future of weddings and events. These awards celebrate creativity, professionalism, and innovation — recognizing those who go above and beyond to deliver unforgettable experiences for their clients and communities.

Winning (or even being nominated!) means more than a title — it’s industry recognition, national visibility, and a powerful marketing advantage for your business. Finalists are spotlighted across ABC’s platforms, featured in Wedding Planner Magazine, and celebrated live at the World of Weddings Conference.

If you’ve created extraordinary moments, elevated your craft, or inspired others through your work, this is your time to shine. Submit your entry, share your story, and let the world see your brilliance.

Because excellence deserves to be celebrated — and shared.

More information on how to self-nominate or nominate someone else will be released in January. The awards are open to anyone in the industry!

The ABC NoteBook

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