Association of Bridal Consultants

                                             Code of Ethics

Members will:
1.Represent each client fairly and honestly, providing all agreed-to services in a timely and cost-efficient manner
2. Establish reasonable, proper fees for services and provide written estimates to clients.
3. Use honest, factual advertising.
4. Deal with employees and clients fairly, in an unbiased manner.
5. Disclose to clients any payments received from suppliers.
6. Operate a business that is a credit to the Association and the community.

While the Association of Bridal Consultants cannot police behaviours, it requires members to agree to uphold a code of ethics. And it provides a forum for discussion, helping members define appropriate business ethics through education as well as networking with peers.

                               Standards of Membership

Members will:
1. Supply information essential to the Association's responsibility to provide factual reports on the profession.
2. Cooperate with Association activities and efforts to promote and improve the professionalism of the bridal business.
3. Respond rapidly and honestly to all complaints forwarded by the Association.
4. Supply, on request, the evidence on which any advertising is based.
5. Uphold the Code of Ethics and cooperate with the Association in all matters relating to it.
6. Use the Association's name and logo only as authorised.
7. Pay all Association bills in a timely manner.