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The Central Missouri Bridal Association is the ONLY organized regional bridal association between St. Louis and Kansas City.  “CMBA” is dedicated to the Bride and Groom to-be.  It’s membership consists of the “Best of the Best”  that Central Missouri has to offer in the bridal industry.  The members of “CMBA” prides themselves on their knowledge and expertise of many years of successful weddings. 

The Central Missouri Bridal Association is a non-profit association consisting of merchants from the Columbia, Jefferson City, Lake of the Ozarks and the surrounding communities.  CMBA was organized in Spring 2006 to provide professionalism and integrity in an ethical manner within the Central Missouri Area bridal industry. 

The purpose of the Central Missouri Bridal Association is:


  • To provide a place for wedding professionals to network together and provide adequate information about their products and services to potential customers.
  • To promote association members as committed and dedicated to common values in the bridal industry such as maintaining a positive and professional attitude and maintaining the highest standards of person conduct.
  • To promote members as businesses that operate with a high level of ethics,  principles and will operate fairly and honestly.
  • To sponsor bridal shows and/or informational seminars for association members and their employees.

The Benefits of joining the Central Missouri Bridal Association:


  • FREE listing on the official CMBA Website, and linking your business directly to your website.
  • Networking with other CMBA Members.
  • Discounts on booth fees for Bridal Shows.
  • Discounts on ads in Bride-to-Be Magazine.
  • Assist members to obtain business License, if necessary.
  • Monthly Bride Leads sent directly to you.

What do you need to do to become a member?

Businesses applying  for membership must submit a completed application form including a copy of their business license and a one time application fee of $100.  This is not a guarantee of membership.  A two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors is required to become a CMBA Member. 

NOTE: If your Membership Application is approved, you will be billed an annual membership fee of $240.  The annual membership dues are due the 1st day of January each year.  Dues will be prorated if Membership Contract starts on any month except January.