More than a directory. A Bay Area vendor collective.
Refer fellow vendors, get referred, trade services at industry rates, and be discovered by couples who actually live here. Built for the Bay Area - built with Bay Area pros.
Pick your tier, sign, and go live today.
Featured and Premium give you priority placement, quiz inclusion, lead forwarding, and dedicated account support. Premium adds the private vendor collective, referral tracking, and guest articles. Review the agreement, add your card, and your listing goes live in the directory. Prefer to start free? A Basic listing is always available, and every tier is invited to our monthly vendor networking events.
Join as a Featured or Premium Vendor →Why vendors choose us
A directory built for quality, not quantity.
Reach couples who are actually planning
Every visitor to BayAreaWeddings.com is actively searching for a vendor. No wasted impressions - just high-intent, local traffic.
Hyper-local SEO that works for you
Your listing appears on category + city pages like "Wedding Photographers in San Francisco" - exactly the searches couples are making.
Smart matching, not just listing
Our quiz matches couples with vendors based on style, budget, and vision. Featured vendors appear in quiz results - your ideal clients, delivered.
Referral network that tracks results
Log referrals you give and receive, track outcomes and dollar amounts. Top referrers are celebrated monthly and earn annual prizes.
Top 8 vendor endorsements
Showcase the vendors you love working with. Being in more Top 8 lists boosts your ranking and builds real social proof with couples.
Guest blog articles with backlinks
Write for our blog, reach couples directly, and earn a dofollow backlink to your website. Build authority and improve your SEO.
Vendor marketplace (coming soon)
Offer services to fellow vendors at industry rates. Second shooters, day-of rentals, skill swaps, equipment sharing - all within the collective.
BAW Certified badge
Apply for the Bay Area's most trusted vendor certification. Portfolio review, insurance verification, and reference checks. Couples filter for it.
How it works
Sign up
Fill out the form below. We review every vendor to keep the directory curated.
Build your profile
Add your photos, services, pricing, and style - we help you stand out.
Get discovered
Couples find you through search, browse, and our matching quiz.
A collective of pros, not just a listing
Premium members don't just get visibility - they get a private collective of Bay Area wedding professionals who actively send each other business.
Networking Events (Every Tier)
Virtual and in-person vendor events are free to attend at every tier, including Basic. Connect with other wedding pros, share leads, and build the relationships that drive real business.
Cross-Referral Introductions (Premium)
When a planner needs a florist or a photographer needs a videographer, Premium members are the first place they look. Be in that circle, and track every referral you give and receive.
Guest Blog Articles (Premium)
Share your expertise on our blog with a backlink to your site. Build authority, improve your SEO, and reach couples directly.
“The vendors I work with most are the ones I actually know. That's what this is about - real relationships that turn into real referrals.”
- David Sachs, Founder
Simple, transparent pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you're ready.
Basic
Get listed in our directory and start appearing in local search results.
- ✓Business profile page
- ✓Category + city landing pages
- ✓Search and filter visibility
- ✓JSON-LD schema markup for Google
- ✓Invited to monthly vendor networking events
Featured
Stand out with priority placement and reach more couples actively planning.
- ✓Everything in Basic
- ✓Featured badge on your listing
- ✓Priority placement in search results
- ✓Included in quiz matching results
- ✓Cover photo + gallery display
- ✓Inquiry leads forwarded to your email
- ✓Dedicated account support
Premium
Maximum visibility plus exclusive access to our vendor collective - a private group of Bay Area wedding pros who share leads and grow together.
- ✓Everything in Featured
- ✓Verified vendor badge
- ✓Top placement across all pages
- ✓Private vendor collective with cross-referral introductions
- ✓Referral tracking and payouts
- ✓Write guest blog articles (with backlink to your site)
- ✓Blog features and editorial mentions
- ✓Account concierge (email us your edits and we make them for you)
Frequently asked questions
How is BayAreaWeddings different from The Knot or WeddingWire?
We are curated, not crowded. Every vendor is reviewed before being listed. We focus exclusively on the Bay Area, so couples see local, relevant results - not a national firehose. Our matching quiz connects couples with vendors based on style and fit, not just who paid the most. And our Premium tier includes a private vendor collective - a real group of local pros who actively refer each other business.
Do I need to pay to be listed?
No. The Basic listing is free and includes a full profile page, category and city landing page visibility, search engine markup, and an invite to our monthly vendor networking events. Paid tiers add priority placement, quiz inclusion, lead forwarding, and editorial features.
How do couples find my listing?
Through our directory search and filters, category and city landing pages (which rank in Google for searches like "wedding photographers in San Francisco"), our matching quiz, and blog content that links to relevant vendors.
Can I update my listing after signing up?
Absolutely. Log in to your vendor dashboard to update your profile, photos, and details yourself. Premium vendors can skip the login entirely and email us edit requests instead, and we make the changes for you.
What happens after I submit this form?
We will review your submission and reach out within 1-2 business days. We will help you set up your profile, add photos, and get your listing live.
What does the vendor collective include?
Our monthly vendor networking events are open to every tier, including a free Basic listing. Premium adds cross-referral introductions with other wedding pros, referral tracking and payouts, guest blogging with backlinks, and editorial features. It is structured enough to generate real business, relaxed enough that you actually enjoy showing up.