Upcoming North Carolina Events

WIPA NC ANNUAL FRIENDSGIVING

Hi WIPA Friends!

It’s time for one of our very favorite events of the year! 🍂 We’re so excited to gather around the table, get cozy, and celebrate another incredible year together at our Q4 Friendsgiving!

Join us on Wednesday, November 4 at 6:00 PM at Carolina Grove in Hillsborough, NC for an evening filled with good food, great company, and all the Friendsgiving feels.

And for our WIPA NC members, we have a little something extra! Following Friendsgiving, we’ll be hosting a members-only After Hours event. Please be sure to select and purchase your ticket for After Hours when you register, as it will be a separate registration from the main Friendsgiving event.

We can’t wait to cozy up with all of you, raise a glass, and celebrate this incredible WIPA community. 💛

EVENT DETAILS
Venue: Carolina Grove | 1001 Lipscomb Grove Church Rd Hillsborough, NC 27278
Date: November 4, 2026 | 6 PM

REGISTRATION
Members: $125
Non-Members: $175

Members-Only After Party: $25

Grab your tickets and join us for one of our favorite nights of the year!

North Carolina Board Of Directors

We are excited to present our WIPA North Carolina Chapter Board of Directors. These Directors are esteemed professionals whose passion for our industry is evident in the work they produce. Their presence will allow the growth of WIPA so we can continue to bring new standards, education and sense of community to all wedding professionals.

PRESIDENT

Demi Mabry
Demi Mabry Photography

VICE PRESIDENT

Lauren O’Brien
Lauren O & Co.

TREASURER

Joseph Tyler Reese
The Reeses

WIPA NC

SECRETARY

Alicia White
Alicia White Photography

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

Lauren Watson
Lion House

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP

Megan Gielow
Megan Gielow

WIPA NC

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP RETENTION

Kendra Martin
Kendra Martin Photography

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DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

Marissa Davis
Reign Beauty Co

WIPA North Carolina

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

Diana Sullivan
Jubilee Events

WIPA North Carolina

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS

Natasha Churches
Aisle & Co.

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATION

Ashley Herrera
Party Reflections

WIPA North Carolina

DIRECTOR OF SPONSORSHIP

Chanel Moore
Chanel Productions

WIPA

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Chris Hodge
Kevin Lear on Main

WIPA North Carolina

DIRECTOR AT LARGE: PROGRAMS

Kasie Harold
Near & Far Event Co

DIRECTOR AT LARGE: MARKETING & COMMUNICATION

Drew Coleman
Drew Coleman Films

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