EASTERN VIRGINIA WEDDINGS ASSOCIATION
Membership Application

Please read carefully before completing applicaiton

  1. In order to complete this Vendor Application, you must read and agree to all content herein and complete a Vendor Membership Application Form.
  2. You must read and agree to the Membership Requirements and accept the terms as outlined herein.
  3. After submitting your Member Application, you must make your first non-refundable annual membership payment in full.
  4. Each Membership Application shall be reviewed and considered by the Eastern Virginia Weddings Association Board of Directors. 
  5. The Membership Director (Jeff Bristow) will contact you by email to confirm the successful receipt of your application and the status of your acceptance by the Board of Directors.

​THIS APPLICATION IS NOT VALID UNLESS COMPLETED IN FULL. FULL COMPLETION OF THIS AGREEMENT AND FULL PAYMENT SHALL SIGNIFY VENDOR'S FULL UNDERSTANDING AND ACCEPTANCE BY VENDOR AND SHALL BE CONSIDERED AN ONLINE SIGNED AND EXECUTED AGREEMENT. ALL VENDORS MUST USE THIS ONLINE FORM.


MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

  • Attend at least 6 meetings in a calendar year to be in good-standing for the continued membership.
  • Be a current, registered business in Virginia.
  • Obtain a current and valid Business License.
  • Be in business for at least 3 years.
  • Obtain a current limited liability insurance policy (certificate of insurance required).
  • Must have a website clearly representing your business.
  • Business must be within a 70 mile radius of Williamsburg, VA.​​
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    VENDOR MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION


    ​EASTERN VIRGINIA WEDDINGS ASSOCIATION CODE OF ETHICS

    All members of the EASTERN VIRGINIA WEDDINGS ASSOCIATION agree & pledge:  

    To preserve fair & ethical business practices and to comply with the Standards of the EVWA. Members pledge to maintain the highest levels of honesty and integrity, and to pursue professional education in order to provide their best services. Members pledge to maintain positive  association with fellow members of the EVWA and others who may become members and/or part of our businesses and professional lives in a cooperative manner. Members agree clients rely on their knowledge, experience and recommendations and pledge not to betray the trust clients place in them. Members pledge to:

    • Treat other wedding professionals with professional courtesy and dignity.
    • Exhibit professional and ethical behavior.
    • Observe all laws and obtain any license(s) required by law for any businesses as well as your type of business.
    • Act and speak professionally so as not to offend nor bring discredit to the wedding services profession. This includes communicating as completely as possible with customers regarding prices, what the service and/or product includes and what is in the contract. This also includes maintaining confidentiality of clients who request it. 
    • Honor all agreements made with our customers, suppliers and services provided.
    • When unable or unqualified to fulfill requests for service, I shall make every effort to recommend the services of another qualified EVWA member.
    • If a dispute arises, we will settle it professionally and promptly.
    • Return phone calls to current, as well as, potential customers.
    • Conduct business in a way that honors and protects the environment and natural beauty of EVWA.
    • Assist in the advancement of the wedding industry by helping to educate the public and other wedding professional members.

YOUR PAYMENT. . .

FULL INITIAL ANNUAL PAYMENT OF $225 MUST ACCOMPANY ANY MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION BEFORE CONSIDERATION OF MEMBERSHIP (payment link below). ​All Membership Applications are subject to approval by the Eastern Virginia Weddings Association (Association) Board of Directors. Each approved membership is for the legal business name as applied for. Any participation by the approved business in the Association must be by a bona fide owner, director, officer, partner, shareholder, member, manager or employee of the approved business only. Memberships are not transferable and may be revoked at the sole discretion of the Association Board of Directors for cause.

Eastern Virginia Weddings Association Annual Membership Dues

$225.00
​ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PAYMENT OF $225 MUST ACCOMPANY ANY MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION BEFORE CONSIDERATION OF MEMBERSHIP. ​All Membership Applications are subject to approval by the Eastern Virginia Weddings Association Board of Directors. Each approved membership is for the legal business name as applied for. Any and all participation by the approved business in the Association must be by a legal owner, director, officer, partner, shareholder, member, manager or employee of the approved business only. Memberships are not transferable and may be revoked at the sole discretion of the Association Board of Directors for cause.
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