Join us in our mission!

 
 
 

When you join the Wedding and Event Vendor Alliance, you’re expressing a commitment to creating safe and inclusive event experiences for all people.

Membership Requirements:

  • Members and Member Sponsors must abide by WEVA policies including our Anti-racism and Nondiscrimination Policies

  • Businesses should be in good standing, and comply with all licensing and registration requirements for their specific operation

  • Every year, all members commit to at least 8 hours of continued learning—self-education, workshops or events—addressing racism, anti-racism, and/or diversity and inclusion

Membership Opportunities:

  • Become a Member for $125/year (or 4 payments of $31.25)

  • You do not need to be a Vermont resident or a Vermont business to join us—All wedding and event professionals are welcome!

No one will be turned away for an inability to pay.

(Member scholarships will be considered upon request.)

 
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Members share in the following benefits & initiatives:

 Member Benefits

  • Access to member-only meet-ups (virtually), business resources, educational workshops, and collaborations

  • Login and Password for wevavt.org to access the expanded online member resources including Inclusive Leadership Masterclass courses

  • Member badge to proudly display on your marketing materials and website

  • Support from fellow wedding and event community members who envision an equitable future for our industry 

  • Business website and contact information listed in our online member directory

  • Opportunities to serve on member committees to have your voice heard and have a hand in creating change

  • Updates including information about the work we’re doing within the Alliance, networking opportunities and events, and information about socially responsible business practices

WEVA Initiatives

  • Working towards the future of diverse, safe, and welcoming spaces for ALL people to break the cycle of institutional racism we are so desperate to end

  • Leveling up the industry’s safety awareness through constructive community education and resources to establish best practices for working safely throughout and beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic to be better prepared for the future

  • Marketing initiatives with a focus on reaching BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities in a way that’s reflective of our true values & commitment to creating a safe environment for all people

  • Creating economic development opportunities for the wedding tourism industry because bigotry is bad for business

 

Why are we not-for-profit?

We believe that Wedding and Event Vendor Alliance has the potential to do its best work if the intentions of our mission are clear; and we believe that our vendor members and financial supporters will be best served by a non-profit organization for the positive growth and development of the Wedding & Event Industry.