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Become a Trusted Partner

Connect with Couples. Grow Your Business. Join a Curated Community.

Every day, couples trust Shared Beginning to help them plan one of the most meaningful days of their lives. As a Trusted Partner, your business will be showcased to engaged couples actively searching for wedding professionals in your area. We're not building the largest vendor directory—we're building one of the most trusted. To ensure every business receives meaningful exposure, we accept a maximum of three Trusted Partners per wedding category in each city. If you're passionate about creating unforgettable celebrations and delivering exceptional service, we'd love to hear from you.

Annual Membership CA$99 / year + taxes No charge until you're approved.
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Why Become a Trusted Partner

Reach Engaged Couples

Get in front of couples actively planning their wedding in your area.

Limited Competition

A maximum of three Trusted Partners per category, per city.

Beautiful Business Profile

A featured profile with your photos, services, and story.

Build Trust

Every partner is reviewed before being accepted.

Affordable Annual Membership

CA$99 + GST per year, payable only after you're approved.

A Curated Community

Quality over quantity — always.

Who Can Apply

  • Venues
  • Photographers
  • Videographers
  • Florists
  • Wedding Planners
  • Officiants
  • DJs & Live Musicians
  • Caterers
  • Cake Designers
  • Hair & Makeup Artists
  • Décor & Rental Companies
  • Transportation
  • Stationery & Invitation Designers
  • Photo Booths
  • Content Creators
  • Bridal & Formal Wear
  • Jewelers
  • Honeymoon & Travel Specialists
  • Other

What We Look For

  • Exceptional customer service
  • Professionalism and reliability
  • Strong reviews and reputation
  • Quality of work
  • Excellent communication
  • Inclusive and welcoming service
  • Passion for creating memorable celebrations

How It Works

1

Submit Your Application

Tell us about your business and share your portfolio links.

2

We'll Review Your Application

Our team reviews every application before accepting a new partner.

3

Join Our Trusted Partner Network

If approved and a space is available in your category and city, we'll invite you to activate your membership and publish your profile. There's no charge until you're approved.

4

Connect with Couples

Start reaching engaged couples planning their celebration.

Limited Availability

A maximum of three Trusted Partners per wedding category, per city. Once a category reaches capacity, businesses can join a waitlist and be contacted if a space opens.

Your CA$99 + GST/yr membership includes

  • A featured Trusted Partner profile
  • Ongoing profile updates
  • Exposure to engaged couples
  • Placement in relevant vendor searches
  • Access to future Trusted Partner benefits

Our Promise

Finding the right vendors should feel exciting—not overwhelming. We are building a carefully curated community of Trusted Partners committed to exceptional service, professionalism, and unforgettable experiences. Quality over quantity. Always.

Submit Your Application

There is no payment or account required to apply. Every application is carefully reviewed, and you'll receive an email within 72 hours letting you know whether your application has been approved or declined. If approved, you'll be invited to complete your membership for CA$99 + GST per year. Payment is only required after approval.

1. Business Information

Tell us who you are and where to reach you.

Business Name
Business Logo (optional)

JPG, PNG, or WebP · up to 5 MB. You can add more photos from your portal once approved.

Contact Name
Contact Email
Phone
Website (optional)
Address Line 1
Address Line 2 (optional)
City
Region / State / Province
Postal / ZIP Code
Country
Google Business Profile (optional)
Instagram (optional)
Facebook (optional)
TikTok (optional)
Pinterest (optional)
Years in Business
Number of Team Members
2. Your Wedding Business

How you serve couples on their big day.

Primary Category

Additional Categories (optional)

Service Areas (one per line)
How far will you travel?
Do you offer destination weddings?
Average Starting Investment
Typical Wedding Size
Describe your business (up to 500 words) What makes your business unique?
3. Portfolio

Share links to your work. You'll upload your logo, cover photo, and gallery from your partner portal once you're approved.

Portfolio Website (optional)
Portfolio Instagram (optional)
Video Links (optional, one per line)
4. About Your Business

This is your opportunity to introduce your business and share what makes you unique. If your application is approved, the information you provide here will appear on your Trusted Partner profile and be visible to couples searching for exceptional vendors. Take your time and answer thoughtfully, this is your chance to make a great first impression.

Why did you start your business? What do you love most about weddings? What experience do you want every couple to have? Describe your ideal client. If a couple only remembers one thing about working with you, what would it be? Shared Beginning exists because every couple deserves to feel welcomed. Tell us how your business creates an inclusive experience for couples of all backgrounds, identities, cultures, and traditions.

Our business proudly welcomes (optional):

Languages Spoken (comma-separated)
Accessibility Accommodations
Agreements

Please confirm each of the following.

 I certify the information is accurate.
I understand acceptance is not guaranteed.
I understand Shared Beginning limits partners to three businesses per category in each city.
I agree to maintain professional conduct.
I understand annual membership is CA$99 + GST once approved.
I understand membership may be revoked if quality standards aren't maintained.

Applicant Acknowledgement

By submitting this application, I acknowledge and agree that:

  • Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance into the Shared Beginning Trusted Partner program.
  • Shared Beginning reviews each application at its sole discretion and reserves the right to approve, decline, suspend, or remove any Trusted Partner at any time, with or without reason.
  • If approved, my business is responsible for ensuring that all information provided remains accurate and up to date.
  • I understand that my annual membership fee is only payable after my application has been approved.
  • I agree to conduct my business professionally, ethically, and in a manner that reflects the values of the Shared Beginning community.
 I have read and agree to the Applicant Acknowledgement.

Disclaimer

Shared Beginning provides a curated directory of independent wedding professionals for informational purposes only. While we review every application before acceptance, we do not guarantee the quality, availability, pricing, performance, or services of any Trusted Partner. Any agreement, contract, payment, or dispute between a couple and a Trusted Partner is solely between those parties. Shared Beginning is not a party to those agreements and shall not be liable for any loss, damage, injury, delay, cancellation, or dispute arising from services provided by a Trusted Partner.

Removal Policy

Shared Beginning reserves the right to suspend or terminate a Trusted Partner's membership at any time if we believe the business no longer meets our standards, receives repeated substantiated complaints, provides misleading information, fails to uphold professional or inclusive practices, or otherwise acts in a manner inconsistent with our values. Membership fees are generally non-refundable once a profile has been published, except where required by law.

Community Standards

Trusted Partners are expected to provide respectful, professional, and inclusive service to all couples, families, and guests, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or marital status. Shared Beginning reserves the right to refuse or revoke membership where a business's conduct is inconsistent with these values.

Annual membership CA$99 + taxes, paid after approval.