Key Tech Apps to Run Your Wedding Business in 2023

Key Tech Apps to Run Your Wedding Business in 2023 By Kevin Dennis, Fantasy Sound Event Services Planning and running a successful wedding business requires a balance of creativity, organization, and efficiency. With the rapid advancement of technology, new tools and applications have emerged to streamline processes and boost productivity. Though there are plenty to choose from, there are a ...

How to be authentically LGBTQ+ inclusive and affirming in your wedding business

How to be authentically LGBTQ+ inclusive and affirming in your wedding business By Kirsten Palladino More wedding and event pros are opening their hearts and business doors to the LGBTQ+ community. As this welcoming happens, it’s important to take note of the level at which businesses are saying yes to equality. While running our LGBTQ+ wedding magazine, Equally Wed, since ...

Member News – May 2023

Member News – April 2023 As always, a big shout out to our members that have made the news. Below you’ll find members that have been highlighted or otherwise recognized. Thank you to those that submitted news this month and thank you to our members that continue to push the outside of the envelope in some way. Veronica Silghigian, founder ...

Understanding Consumer Expectations in 2023

Understanding Consumer Expectations in 2023 By Randi Bushell, Merri  The wedding and event industry has changed vastly over the past few decades. As a result, we’re seeing plenty of unique spins on classic traditions as couples look for new ways to make their celebration stand out. And with the wedding boom continuing in 2023, there are a handful of things ...

Member News – April 2023

Member News – April 2023 As always, a big shout out to our members that have made the news. Below you’ll find members that have been highlighted or otherwise recognized. Thank you to those that submitted news this month and thank you to our members that continue to push the outside of the envelope in some way. Artem Lomaz, wedding ...

A MESSAGE FROM OUR WIPA DEI DIRECTOR

A Message From Our DEI Director Hello to my Fellow Wedding Professionals, As a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion professional both in Corporate America and in the Wedding Industry, I continually find myself in awe of the leaps and bounds that WIPA has made towards becoming an association where all are truly welcome. Even further, the ease of access not only ...

Member News – March 2023

Member News – March 2023 As always, a big shout out to our members that have made the news. Below you’ll find members that have been highlighted or otherwise recognized. Thank you to those that submitted news this month and thank you to our members that continue to push the outside of the envelope in some way. Love was in ...

Utah Valley University Launches Utah’s First Event Management Degree

Utah Valley University Launches Utah’s First Event Management Degree Responding to accelerating job growth in the rapidly expanding area of conferences, trade shows, and meetings, Utah Valley University (UVU) has announced a new bachelor’s degree in event management. The new major, UVU’s 92nd bachelor’s program, will be offered through the Woodbury School of Business and is the first degree of ...

5 Things To Consider When Booking Your Photo Booth

5 Things To Consider When Booking Your Photo Booth By Mikey S. - Clementine Photo Booths Everyone knows planning a wedding is a lot of work. Finding a DJ that is going to keep the party going, finding a photographer that knows how to best capture the emotion of the night and finding a venue that fits your vision are things ...

Legal Tune-Ups for Wedding Businesses

Legal Tune-Ups for Wedding Businesses By Leah Weinberg, Color Pop Events Have you ever penciled in time on your calendar for a legal tune-up? While most business owners find it easy to create new content, assign tasks to team members, and check in on clients, few regularly focus on the more formal aspects of their business. From contracts to intellectual ...