Member News – August 2021

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. Christie Osborne of Mountainside Media made several in-print appearances in ...

Member News – July 2021

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.  Rebecca Grant out of the WIPA Seattle chapter, …

Member News – June 2021

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.  One Above Entertainment won two Best of State Awards. One …

Sitting Down with WIPA SoCal Member Henry Chen.

Henry Chen is a member of WIPA and Founder of Wedding Chat Marketing Everyone has different stories of how they got started in the industry. Tell me yours. “14 years ago in 2007, I was always a big basketball fan and I started interning for one of the NBA basketball teams that I loved and that’s when I first started ...

WIPA’s Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Dear Members and Colleagues,Over the last year, we’ve continually shared our Diversity + Inclusion efforts with you and feel it's time to talk more openly about our journey. We recognize that WIPA has not historically been as inclusive as it should be. We have not represented all types of weddings and wedding professionals in our marketing and social media, and ...

Time to Audit Your Marketing Plan? Get Started with These 4 Tips

Time to Audit Your Marketing Plan? Get Started with These 4 Tips To say 2020 was challenging for wedding pros is an understatement. As we look forward to 2021 and 2022, smart wedding pros will use the experience of 2020 to ask and answer some important questions, such as, how we do business in a post-Pandemic world and what sustainability ...

Member News – May 2021

Member News - May 2021 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. David Krieger of Krieger ...

WIPA Partners with Equally Wed Pro as Pride Month Nears

WIPA Partners with Equally Wed Pro as Pride Month Nears   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact:Corinne Dudine, WIPAinfo@wipa.org WIPA Partners with Equally Wed Pro as Pride Month Nears (Scottsdale, AZ) — The Wedding International Professionals Association (WIPA) and Equally Wed Pro are pleased to announce a partnership to advance inclusivity initiatives in the events industry. “WIPA is committed to allyship and we are thrilled ...

Implementing Upcharges Smartly (Without Being Salesy)

Implementing Upcharges Smartly (Without Being Salesy) There isn’t a business owner in the world that would turn down an opportunity to increase revenue from every sale. Yet, not many take advantage of the chance to upsell — even when it’s right in front of them. Some may not recognize it whereas others may feel uncomfortable pushing an upcharge, but a simple ...

Earth Day 2021 | 9 Tips For Event Sustainability

Earth Day 2021 | 9 Tips For Event Sustainability As WIPA works towards more sustainable events, we have tips for making your events more environmentally responsible in recognition of Earth Day 2021! Sustainability with any event may never be 100% however there are ways to reduce our carbon footprint and offset the rest. 1. Avoid single-use plastics and instead consider compostable containers.Plastic ...