who can join?

Membership is inclusive not exclusive.

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

Click on How to Join on your left or email info@bisassociation.co.uk for more details.

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