Membership Application

Business Name*

Business Address*

Business Contact*

Business Phone*

Business Website*

Business Email*

Business Social Media Sites

Do you have a business license? If so, please provide your license number.

How long have you been in business in the Monterey Bay Area?*

Less than 2 years
2 - 5 years

Which category best fits your business description best?*

What is the total number of employees in your business?

How many weddings/events has your company serviced?

Tell us about you

We’d love to hear about you, the company you represent, your passions, any stories you’d like to share to help us understand why you do what you do.

Do you carry liability insurance and if requested can you supply a Certificate of Liability from you insurance company?*

Yes
No

Please provide the name and contact information of at least one MBWEP member that can be used as a reference:*

Reviews*

lease provide links to at least three reviews from clients at an independent source, or client referral letters. Note, if you have a client concern posted online, please include a link to your gracious response and/or apology, and please explain how you have resolved the situation.

Web Listing Text*

Please provide a short blurb to showcase your business on the MBWEP website.

All members must abide by the MBWEP Code of Ethics

Do you agree to promote good will between the client and wedding industry?*

Yes
No

Do you agree to promote goodwill between follow members?*

Yes
No

Do you agree to hire and train the most professional staff available?*

Yes
No

Do you agree to treat each client fairly and honestly, providing all crafted services in a timely manner?*

Yes
No

Do you agree to use honest and factual advertising?*

Yes
No

Do you agree to do whatever is necessary to make sure that the event is a success?*

Yes
No

Do you agree to operate a business that is a credit to the organization and the community?*

Yes
No

Do you agree not to offer or accept monetary compensation (kickbacks) for referrals or recommendations?*

Yes
No

Membership requirements

To become and remain a member of MBWEP, you must have a physical business address in Monterey, Santa Cruz or San Benito County.*

I do

To become and remain a member of MBWEP, you must be in business for at least two (2) years in Monterey, Santa Cruz or San Benito County at the time of submission of your application.*

I qualify

To become and remain a member of MBWEP, you must provide a written contract to all clients.*

I do

To become and remain a member of MBWEP, you agree to cooperate with MBWEP activities and efforts to promote and improve the professionalism of the wedding and event industry.*

I do

To become and remain a member of MBWEP, you agree to respond rapidly and honestly to any complaints received by the MBWEP board.*

I do

To become and remain a member of MBWEP, you agree to adhere to the MBWEP Code of Ethics and cooperate with MBWEP policies and procedures.*

I do

To become and remain a member of MBWEP, you agree to use the MBWEP name and logo in advertising whenever possible.*

I do

To become and remain a member of MBWEP, you agree to pay any MBWEP invoice in a timely manner.*

I do

Thank you for applying to become a member of Monterey Bay Wedding and Event Professionals. We look forward to welcoming you in person. Our membership chair will be in touch with you soon.

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