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IAPWO Ethics Complaint Policy and Procedure

Members of the International Association of Professional Wedding Officiants (IAPWO) agree to abide by the IAPWO Code of Ethics as a condition of membership. We take reported violations of our code of ethics very seriously and, while ethics complaints against our members are incredibly rare, we have established a set of policies and procedures for handling reported violations.

IAPWO Code of Ethics Complaint Procedure

If you believe that a current IAPWO member has violated the IAPWO Code of Ethics and you would like to submit a formal complaint, please complete the ethics complaint form linked below, scan, and send it to info@iapwo.org to begin the review process:

IAPWO Ethics Complaint Form [PDF]

Ethics complaints are taken very seriously and are always handled in a timely manner. If you have any questions about the process or the status of a current complaint, please email us at info@iapwo.org.

About the IAPWO

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The International Association of Professional Wedding Officiants (IAPWO) is a professional membership organization dedicated to the promotion and advancement of professional officiants and celebrants worldwide. With a strong focus on professional standards, … [read more]

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President’s Message

Rev. Laura C. Cannon, IAPWO President

It's an incredibly exciting time to be a professional officiant and to work with engaged couples as they plan their weddings.  Never before has there been such an emphasis on creating unique, meaningful celebrations of marriage - whether it's an intimate … [read more]

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