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Welcome to the IWPA.

A non-profit community and resource hub created for Irish wedding industry vendors.

Become a Member → Discover the Association

IWPA members at a gathering in The Shelbourne, Dublin

The Association

A community built
by its craft.

Florists, photographers, planners, venues and every hand that shapes the day. The IWPA brings them into one room.

It is run voluntarily, with the purpose of elevating standards, education, connection and support across the wider wedding industry.

The eight directors are working vendors who give their time. They answer to the members who elected them.

Non-profit: How the association is set up
Eight: Directors, none of
them paid
Three: Ways to join, by stage of business

Our Pillars

Four quiet commitments to the Irish wedding industry.

01

Education

Workshops, speaker panels and masterclasses from leaders who shape the international wedding landscape.

02

Connection

A network of vetted peers, where referrals are generous, conversations honest, and every gathering worth attending.

03

Editorial

Exposure through curated publications, styled shoots and press opportunities reserved for IWPA members.

04

Support

Business guidance, resource libraries and a directory that lets couples find the professionals who suit their day.

The Board

Run by the people it represents.

Eight working wedding professionals, elected by the membership and unpaid. They set the standards they are themselves held to.

Michelle Johnstone Clark

Vice-Chairperson

Aisling McVeigh

PR, International & Government

Membership

Three ways to join. One standard.

Categories are set by the stage of your business, not by how much you spend. Every member meets the same standard of entry.

Emerging

Under 3 years in business

Requires portfolio and liability insurance

Access to educational content and recorded webinars
Discounted rates for workshops and conferences
Mentorship opportunities with experienced IWPA members
Networking access to events (pay-per-event basis)
Inclusion in the IWPA Member Directory under “Emerging Artists”

€45per year

Apply as Emerging →

Established vendors

Standard

3+ years, self-employed

Requires liability insurance and tax clearance

Full access to events, directory & resources
Exclusive members-only invite to all events, including one complimentary event per year
Listing on IWPA Directory
Exclusive offers for IWPA members
Educational workshops from the best in their field
Member profile feature on IWPA socials

€349per year

Apply as Standard →

Studio

Two people, same company

Requires liability insurance and tax clearance

Two memberships at a discounted rate
The same benefits as individual membership, applied to both members

€549per year

Apply as Studio →

Next Gathering

21 September2026

An evening at Mount Juliet.

Members only · Mount Juliet Estate, Co. Kilkenny

The next members-only meeting takes place in the surroundings of Mount Juliet. The theme is attracting and executing large-scale weddings using Irish suppliers.