Upcoming Austin Events

Come Together: A Friendsgiving Event
Join WIPA Austin for Come Together: A Friendsgiving Event on Tuesday, November 17th from 4:00–8:00 PM at Fair Market. We’re gathering our wedding industry family around the table for an evening of meaningful conversation, good food, and plenty of time to reconnect before the holiday season begins.
We’re especially excited to welcome Amanda Baudier for her presentation:
From Burnout to Flourishing: The Nervous System Blueprint to Build a Business & Life You Love
Amanda will explore the connection between our nervous systems, the way we work, and the lives we’re building—offering a fresh perspective on moving beyond burnout and creating more sustainable success, both personally and professionally.
Come ready to learn, connect, eat, celebrate, and spend an evening with the people who make this industry feel like a community.
Tuesday, November 17th
Fair Market | 4:00–8:00 PM
Open to WIPA members and future members.
Late Registration (Oct 29 – Nov 4):
Members: $150
Non-Members: $195
We can’t wait to see you at the table. ![]()
Austin Board Of Directors
We are excited to welcome our WIPA Austin Chapter Board of Directors. These Directors are esteemed professionals whose passion for our industry is evident in the work they produce. Their presence in Austin will allow the growth of WIPA so we can continue to bring new standards, education and sense of community to all wedding professionals.

PRESIDENT
Jenny DeMarco
Jenny DeMarco Photography

VICE PRESIDENT
Barbara Shorts
Verve Austin

TREASURER
Brandon Shabazz
Premier Austin DJs

SECRETARY
Gina Whittington
Whitt Ross

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
N/A

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
Stacy Sodolak
SMS Photography

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP RETENTION
Cayla Cummings
Carhart Photography

DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING
Ashley Peters
The Stylist Abroad

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Amy Kuntz
Hawthorne & Poppy

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
Lexie Perez
787 Events

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATION
Alyssa Johnson
Alyssa Jarae Photography

DIRECTOR OF SPONSORSHIP
Erin Nichols – Biggers
Horse Shoe Bay Resort

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Erica Edie
Crave Catering

DIRECTOR AT LARGE: MARKETING & COMMUNICATION
Julie Wilhite
Julie Wilhite Photography

DIRECTOR AT LARGE: PROGRAMS
Jodi Wycoff
36th Street Events

DIRECTOR AT LARGE: SPONSORSHIP
Janira Villegas
Premiere Events
To contact this local chapter directly, please click here.







