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GBA Mission Statement
To enhance the professionalism of the bridal industry in the state of Georgia by providing a resource of the top bridal merchants who conduct themselves and their business with integrity, honesty and professionalism and who strive in a synergistic effort to provide the best product/service at a fair and reasonable investment.
GBA Code of Ethics
Georgia Bridal Association and its members acknowledge the need to preserve and encourage fair and equitable business practices and, as a condition of membership, subscribe to the Code of Professional Ethics. To this end, GBA members subscribe to this Professional Pledge:
I pledge myself to honesty and integrity, to pursue my profession and education so that service to my client shall be maintained with high standards and practices.
I pledge myself to seek and maintain association with fellow GBA members and with all others who may become a part of my business and professional life in an honorable and cooperative manner. I pledge myself to comply with the standards of GBA and my colleagues as set forth in this Code of Professional Ethics:
- Article 1: I will accurately represent my qualifications and experience in both oral and written communications.
- Article 2: I will act and speak professionally so as not to offend nor bring discredit to the wedding services profession.
- Article 3: I will be committed to understanding my customer’s needs, approaches and goals in promotion of service and proposal.
- Article 4: I will share knowledge and professional experience with others.
- Article 5: I will maintain the trust of clients and respect the affairs of clients and other members who may share confidential information.
- Article 6: I will treat other wedding professionals with professional courtesy and dignity.
- Article 7: I will provide services in those areas in which I am qualified to serve, taking into consideration available opportunities to develop new services or take on new opportunities. When unable or unqualified to fulfill requests for service, I will make every effort to recommend the services of another qualified GBA member.
- Article 8: I will protect the public against fraud or unfair practices and shall attempt to disengage all practices which bring discredit to the profession.
- Article 9: I will not be party to agreements that unfairly limit or restrain access to the marketplace by any other wedding professional, client, or to the public, based upon race, creed, color, sex, age, physical disability or country of national origin.
GBA Members
Accommodations
Atlanta Marriott Gwinnett Place D.J. Durham / Jill Bish 1775 Pleasant Hill Road at Crestwood Duluth, GA 30096 (770) 935-3860 email: dj.durham@crestlinehotels.com
Bridal Gowns, Attendant's Attire & Bridal Accessories
Rhonda's Bridals Rhonda Serrette 40 Upland Trail Oxford, GA 30054 (770) 317-7807 email: rhondaserrette@hotmail.com website: www.bridalstotheworld.com
Bridal Publications
Brides Atlanta / Brides.com Melissa McCulloch 3500 Piedmont Road NE, #505 Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 926-3515 email: melissa.mcculloch@fairchildpub.com website: www.modernbride.com
Catering
Big Water Catering & Events Lori Wibert 101 River View Drive Savannah, GA 31404 (912) 629-2635 email: lwibert@savannahriverboat.com www.bigwatercatering.com
Professional Chef's Services Matt Cohen / Missy Falls 2601 Skidaway Road Savannah, GA 31404 (912) 233-7558 email: thenewsouthcafe@aol.com website: www.prochefscatering.com
The Partridge Inn Carrie Ahern 2110 Walton Way Augusta, GA 30904 (706) 737-8888 email: cahern@partridgeinn.com website: www.partridgeinn.com
Triple J's Catering Jim Novak / Nicole Bell 2543 Bells Ferry Road, #800-B Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 420-6490 email: triplejs@mindspring.com website: www.triplejscatering.com
Facilities
Glendalough Manor Jaylyn Carver / Jena Marullo 200 Glendalough Court Tyrone, GA 30290 (678) 870-0068 email: jena.marullo@glendaloughmanor.com website: www.glendaloughmanor.com
Holiday Inn Atlanta/Doraville Faith Baker 2001 Clearview Avenue Atlanta, GA 30340 (770) 455-3700 email: faith@hiatlanta-doraville.com website: www.holidayinn.com/atldoraville
Sheraton Suites Galleria Carl Crayton / Andrea Barzey 2844 Cobb Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339 (770) 916-3161 email: carl.crayton@sheraton.com website: www.sheraton.com/suitesgalleria
Sullivan House Dona Sullivan 3228 Powder Springs Road Powder Springs, GA 30127 (770) 439-6600 email: sullivanhouse@mindspring.com website: www.sullivanhouse.com
The Hazlehurst House Leslie Bishop 77 Sloan Street McDonough, GA 30253 (770) 898-0776 email: event4u@bellsouth.net website: www.hazlehursthouse.net
The Vinings Club Beth Spiegel 2859 Paces Ferry Road Atlanta, GA 30339 (770) 341-5024 email: bspiegel@theviningsclub.com website: www.theviningsclub.com
Villa Serena Nancy Smith / Margaret Lightfoot P.O. Box 346 Monroe, GA 30655 (770) 267-0888 email: nhsENTERPRISE@aol.com
Floral & Event Design
Perfect Petals By Forever Flowers Christine Crowley 1700 Cumberland Point Dr SE, #8 Marietta, GA 30067 (770) 794-1200 email: perfectpetals@bellsouth.net website: www.perfectpetalsatl.com
Floral Preservation
Darling's Freeze Drieds, Inc. Judy Darling 312 Cool Springs Court Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 975-1811 email: info@darlingsfreezedrieds.com website: www.darlingsfreezedrieds.com
Health & Fitness
Isagenix Dr. James Granger P.O. Box 681 Grovetown, GA 30813 (843) 441-2074 email: granger_md@yahoo.com website: www.grangermd.isagenix.com
Honeymoon / Travel
About Going Places Sandye Charlop 6047 Sandy Springs Circle Atlanta, GA 30328 (404) 256-1131 email: travel@aboutgoingplaces.com website: www.aboutgoingplaces.com
All About Honeymoons Kristina Kintner 839 Eagle Glen Crossing Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 928-7103 email: kristinak@allabouthoneymoons.com website: www.kristinak.allabouthoneymoons.com
Honeymoons, Inc. Steve Simmons 2070 Buford Hwy, #1-D Buford, GA 30518 (770) 831-1800 x 221 email: megan@honeymoonsinc.com website: www.honeymoonsinc.com
Invitations
Socially Write Julie McIntyre-Campbell 4761 Moon Chase Drive Buford, GA 30519 (770) 403-3357 email: info@sociallywrite.net website: www.sociallywrite.net
Jewelry
A String of Pearls Yvonne Cross 108 Union Street Vienna, GA 31092 (229) 322-0807 email: rockypup@sowega.net
Mobile Restrooms / Showers
Pit Stop Terri Wigley P.O. Box 5088 Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 439-2888 email: info@pitstop-ga.com website: www.pitstop-ga.com
Royal Restrooms David Sauers P.O. Box 13605 Savannah, GA 31416 (800) 969-7434 email: info@royalrestrooms.com website: www.royalrestrooms.com
Multiple Bridal Services
Costco Wholesale Tonya Little 1550 Mall of Georgia Blvd Buford, GA 30519 (678) 288-3009 email: w366mbr@costco.com website: www.costco.com
Music & Entertainment, Sound & Lighting
Lethal Rhythms Joel Rabe 2809 Wellsly Court Kennesaw, GA 30144 (678) 480-9845 email: joel.rabe@lethalrhythms.com website: www.lethalrhythms.com
Pro Sound Productions, Inc. Brett Reece 88 Reece Road Dallas, GA 30157 (770) 861-3019 email: info@prosoundav.com website: www.prosoundav.com
Tuxedo Rental & Sales
Savvi Formalwear Thomas Pacer, Jr. 140 James Aldredge Blvd Atlanta, GA 30336 (404) 699-4627 email: tpacer@besavvi.com website: www.besavvi.com
Wedding Cakes & Confections
Publix Tanya Coleman / Ron Militello 2600 Delk Road Marietta, GA 30067 (770) 952-3665
Wedding Equipment Rental
Shaw Tent & Event Rental Ryan Shaw 6981 Peachtree Industrial Blvd Norcross, GA 30092 (770) 934-8600 email: ryan@shawtent.com website: www.shawtent.com
Wedding Photography & Videography
Livingston Productions Mike Livingston P.O. Box 1017 Suwanee, GA 30024 (404) 583-3345 email: memories@livingstonproductions.com website: www.livingstonproductions.com
Seitz Photography Studio Jonathan and Beth Seitz 19 Jones Street Norcross, GA 30071 (770) 441-3828 email: info@seitzphoto.com website: www.seitzphotography.com
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