Why choose ABC?   This website is dedicated to the state of Michigan and our local members and activities;  the national website is www.BridalAssn.com   We are the oldest and largest organization exclusively serving wedding professionals, and we have been training wedding coordinators since 1955. Currently we have over 4,000 members worldwide in 26 countries.  We feel ABC offers the most detailed and comprehensive training in the industry.  Also, all of our ABC members agree to uphold the ABC Code of Ethics and Professional Standards of Membership.    We offer membership levels for all aspects related to weddings, plus ongoing education, networking and training:    Consultant:  Someone who provides the bride a full-service wedding coordination, consultation and/ or directing. Vendor:  A wedding professional marketing specific goods or services locally. Corporate:  Companies who manufacture or market nationwide or worldwide, to wedding professionals or to the bride.		Why use an ABC wedding coordinator ? Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life.  Why take a chance with it ?  Dream about what you would like, but let a trained professional from ABC help your wedding dreams come true – and also on time and under budget!  Our behind-the-scenes professionals can manage the hard work for you, so you can spend more time with your family and friends - and truly “Be a Guest at Your Own Wedding”.  Many brides are looking for an experienced hand to help them with their planning. More and more brides today are also looking for a savvy wedding planner to provide time-saving and money-saving ideas, and generally to reduce the stress of the wedding planning process. Our wedding planners do a lot of the work behind the scenes for their brides, so that she can spend more time with her family and friends.		Are you looking to become a bridal consultant?   You are in the right place!  Just add your name to our mailing list and you can then attend our next meeting.  What a great way to get started, and work on our training.  Our programs provide all the information you will need to get started and become successful in this business. Our courses and seminars are also periodically updated to reflect changes in our industry. ABC offers the most detailed and comprehensive training in the industry. Also, all of our ABC members agree to uphold the ABC Code of Ethics and Professional Standards of Membership.