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Self Reflection-
In every planning moment, we have the power to choose and determine a couple's experience. Creating memories that will be cherished and impact them forever.
Inclusive business practices begin with authentic behaviors, knowledge, and an understanding.
Love wins when love never stops!
People will always fall in love, and celebrate that love.
Love is the human bond that connects all of us to share that connecting everyone we meet!
As a member of The Inclusive Wedding Alliance (IWA), you’ll receive the “Ten Steps To Inclusive Practices” with access to become a C.I.W.A. - Certified Inclusive Wedding Ally.
Understanding inclusive awareness in ten steps! Essential information for any service professional.
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THREE MEMBERSHIP Levels.
PARTNER, SPONSOR, or AFFILIATE.
C.I.W.A. Inclusive Certification:
The Ten Steps To Inclusive Practices: e-book Will prepare you for the C.I.W.A. Certified Inclusive Wedding Ally assessment. The online assessment is included in all IWA memberships along with, a 12-month digital listing in The INCLUSIVE Wedding Index, and California Inclusive Weddings, for California services.
A Inclusive Wedding Alliance membership badge is issued all IWA members to display on member's website and social media platforms.
For The Inclusive Wedding Index, and California Inclusive Weddings listing only, please visit the Discover Inclusive 2025 webpage.
Born out of personal experience, The Inclusive Wedding Alliance began in 2015 as a website resource for LGBTQIAS+ couples navigating the wedding planning process. After the landmark victory of Obergfell v. Hodges in 2015, same-sex couples were guaranteed their constitutional right to marry in all 50 of the United States. In response, “My Texas Gay Wedding” was born, and eventually expanded to a national platform, “My Gay Wedding.” Despite the vendor's eagerness to implement inclusive business practices, few educational resources were available within the wedding service industry to elevate knowledge and understanding.
Inclusive couples want to support inclusive services. "The Ten Steps To Inclusive Practices" was created, giving service professionals a ten-step program of understanding and affirmation to connect with inclusive individuals and couples. Education is a key to connection.
"The Ten Steps To Inclusive Practices” is a resource on implementing inclusive business practices and the opportunity to become a C.I.W.A. Certified Inclusive Wedding Ally.
Inclusive means everyone. The Ten Step program included implementing religious and multicultural ideas and celebrations.
INCLUSIVE, the magazine and wedding index, is a digital resource for inclusive couples seeking inclusive services. Digitally connecting couples to find their perfect match! California Inclusive Weddings, digitally connecting couples to California destination wedding services.
The Ten Steps To Inclusive Practices - Certified Inclusive Wedding Ally (CIWA)
Step #1 Become An Alliance Ally Today!
Step #2 Understanding Inclusivity and Diversity
Step #3 The Three ”As” of Inclusivity & Microaggressions
Step #4 Gender & Gender Wedding Norms
Step #5 Learn the Language
Step #6 The Importance of Pronouns
Step #7 Affirming Marketing
Step #8 Inclusive Language - Paperwork & Contracts
Step #9 Inclusive Business is Smart Business
Step #10 The Alliance: My Pledge!
Inclusive Wedding Alliance Partner
Alliance Ally Receives:
The Ten Steps To Inclusive Practices
A Twelve-Month digital listing in The INCLUSIVE Wedding Index.
Alliance Membership Badge.
Certified Inclusive Wedding Ally CIWA Materials & Badge.
Twelve-month Quarter-Page Display Ads in INCLUSIVE, the magazine.
Total - $250/annually
Inclusive Wedding Alliance Affiliate
Alliance Receives:
The Ten Steps To Inclusive Practices
A Twelve-month digital listing in The INCLUSIVE Wedding Index.
Twelve-month Full-Page Display Ads in INCLUSIVE, the magazine.
A Twelve-Month Online Profile with images, text, videos, and links on www.inclusiveweddingalliance.com
Certified Inclusive Wedding Ally CIWA
Materials & Badge
Alliance Membership Badge
Total - $1000/year - Ally Sponsor
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Total - $1,000/year - Ally Af
Inclusive Wedding Alliance Sponsor
Alliance Partner Receives:
The Ten Steps To Inclusive Practices
A Twelve-Month digital listing in The INCLUSIVE Wedding Index.
Alliance Membership Badge.
Certified Inclusive Wedding Ally CIWA Materials & Badge.
Twelve-month Half-Page Display Ads in INCLUSIVE, the magazine.
Total - $500/annually
$5000.00/year
Create a Wedding Business Sponsor Profile
Includes:
• 1 Featured Image
• 1 main image
• Up to 12 images
• 500 words of supporting text
• Website & email links
• Social media links
• Unlimited category tags
• “Welcome” Instagram announcement
• Reserved Homepage Featured Vendor
• Placement
• Company logo placement on Sponsor Page
• Two Priority annual conference tickets and two VIP Opening Reception tickets.
• Complementary display ad in the annual conference & LGBTQ+ Wedding Directory.
Please complete the Membership Application
Once completed, please email the application with your required documents to Member@NationalGayWeddingAssociation.org
Once received, our membership chairperson will review your social media accounts to evaluate your representation of LGBTQ+ and BIPOC couples according to our board’s approval standards.
We will also take time to answer your questions. All memberships are officially approved by our Board of Directors. Membership credentials will be emailed once approved.
