how do I join?

To join, simply download, print off and fill in this application form.

When completed, return it, with your payment, to BIS at the following address:

Andy Jackson
59 Southmead Crescent
Cheshunt
Waltham Cross
EN8 8UY.

How Much to Join?
There is an annual fee of £225.

Payment
Payment or a copy of a payment notification should accompany the membership application. You can pay by cheque, made payable to BIS, by standing order or by BACS transfer. Further details can be found on the application form.

To qualify, companies must have a UK business address, preferably have a VAT registration number although this is not essential, and operate in one of the following membership categories:

Bridalwear and accesories

• UK based manufacturing companies
• UK based wholesalers
• Bridal Designers
• Distributors of imported bridalwear
• Agents selling imported bridalwear

Others

• Formal menswear
• Childrens wear for weddings
• Jewellery and other accessories
• Miscellaneous - services related to the bridal industry
• Magazines - related to Bridal/Weddings

Benefits of membership - how you will save money with BIS

• Up to 5% off the British Bridal Exhibition Harrogate
• Up to 5% off The White Gallery
• Up to 5% off Modatex
• Up to 5% off First Look (previously called Sposatex)
• Up to 40% discount with Panna Mloda in Poland
• 10% off showing at The Essential Collection
• Special offers with Nordic Bridal and Brollops Magasinet
• Discounts from Fishers of Harrogate
• Discounts from Unique Forwarding
• Use of the Bad debtors website, to see if shops have outstanding payments
• 5% off advertising in Wedding Ideas magazine and its website
• Special offer vouchers
• Up to 25% off business insurance
• 10% off logistics and transportation
• The legendary BIS set-up day survival packs bags
• Key retailer data
• Access to www.bisassociation.co.uk
• Informative articles and newsletters
• Discounted accountancy services from Christie and Co
• Support services from Virtually 9-5
• Discounted photography
• 15% off shell scheme decoration
• Discounted stand design and building
• In-depth marketing appraisal
• Support services
• Website consultation
• Website discounts
• Discounted design work
• Better prices from CDC

The BIS committee reserve the right to reject applications and will ensure trading credibility prior to admission.