Member News – May 2025
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.
NEW CHAPTER IN FORMATION: MINNEAPOLIS
– TOWN HALL SAVE THIS DATE! –
An Evening of Connection & Inspiration
Join us at the Whim for an elegant evening of meaningful connections and inspirational conversation. Indulge in curated refreshments and beverages while networking with the Twin Cities’ most accomplished wedding professionals.
Featured Presentation
We are honored to welcome Liz Banfield, award-winning photographer and industry pioneer, who will share invaluable insights cultivated from her illustrious 20+ year career in luxury weddings.
Event Details
Date: Monday, June 23rd, 2025
Location: The Whim
Schedule of Events:
4:30 PM – 5:15 PM | Networking Reception
5:15 PM | Welcome
5:20 PM | WIPA Presentation
5:35 PM | Featured Speaker: Liz Banfield
As we establish our Minneapolis chapter, you’ll have the extraordinary opportunity to become a founding member of this prestigious community. We look forward to welcoming you to this landmark event as we establish a new standard of excellence for wedding professionals in Minneapolis.
Registration for the Town Hall is coming soon!
Photo by Lorin Kelly
Friar Tux continues to make waves in the world of wedding fashion with a beautiful feature on Style Me Pretty. Set against the backdrop of Maison des Oliviers, a Southern California estate reminiscent of the Tuscan countryside, the celebration was the perfect blend of old-world charm and modern romance. The groom wore our classic Michael Kors Peak Lapel Tuxedo, a look that brought effortless elegance to the dreamy setting. With its sharp tailoring and timeless design, the tuxedo perfectly complemented the warm tones and romantic details of the day. With a continued commitment to stylish and accessible suits and tuxedos, Friar Tux remains a go-to for weddings and special events. Need to get styled for an upcoming event? Friar Tux offers Style Appointments – Two Ways! Visit a Friar Tux store or book a Virtual Style Appointment today.
How to work less & live more by leveraging tech & YouTube. In this session, LaShonda will be sharing her playbook that helped her transition from being a burnt out service provider to a mindful full-time tech educator on YouTube. Burnout is real but it doesn’t have to be your reality and LaShonda will teach you how.
LaShonda Brown is an award-winning Tech Educator, Affiliate Marketing Consultant, YouTube Coach and Speaker based in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of VA.
Through her YouTube channel & tech education company, Bootstrap Biz Advice, LaShonda teaches service providers worldwide how to work less & live more by leveraging tech and YouTube. LaShonda heavily advocates for sustainable, healthy rhythms in business and is most well known for her 20-Hour Work Week practice that’s built on the foundation of deep focus work and a mindful morning routine.
LaShonda is a Flodesk University Instructor & Flodesk Partner and in 2022, LaShonda became one of the first 25 Canva Verified Experts in the world. In addition to training organizations of all sizes about Canva & Flodesk, LaShonda advises startup SaaS brands about how to transform paid users into engaged ambassadors through community initiatives and innovative affiliate programs.
