Code of Ethics
$99.00 for a 12 month membership through 12/31/06 and
$149.00 for a 12 month membership starting 1/1/07

The SCWA and its members acknowledge the need to preserve and encourage fair and professional business practices. As a condition of membership, all members pledge to adhere to the following Code of Professional Ethics:

I pledge myself to honesty and integrity, to pursue my profession and education so that service to my clients shall reflect the highest standards.

I pledge myself to comply with the standards of SCWA. I pledge myself to seek and maintain association with fellow SCWA members and others who may become a part of my business and professional life in an honorable and cooperative manner.

I know that my clients rely on my knowledge, experience and recommendations. I pledge not to betray the trust my clients place in me.

Code of Ethics One: I will accurately represent my qualifications and expertise in all communications.

Code of Ethics Two: I will act and speak professionally so as to not offend or bring discredit to the weddings services profession.

Code of Ethics Three: I will be committed to understanding my customer's needs.

Code of Ethics Four: I will communicate clearly with my clients in layman's language what my prices are and what services are included. I will gladly answer questions about these things so that my client is comfortable with what has been ordered.

Code of Ethics Five: I will maintain the trust of clients and respect the affairs of clients and SCWA members who may share information in confidence.

Code of Ethics Six: I will treat other wedding professionals with courtesy and dignity.

Code of Ethics Seven: I will provide services in those areas in which I am qualified to serve. When unable or unqualified to fulfill requests for services, I will make every effort to recommend the services of a qualified SCWA member.

Code of Ethics Eight: I will protect the public against fraud or unfair practices and shall attempt to disengage all practices which bring discredit to the profession.

Code of Ethics Nine: I will not be party to agreements which unfairly limit or restrain access to the marketplace by any other wedding professional, client or to the public, based on race, creed, color, sex, age, physical disability or country of origin.

Code of Ethics Ten: I will attend 7 out of the 9 Meetings each year I am a member of the SCWA. I will inform the SCWA for any meeting I will not attend.