Member News – January 2021

Member News - January 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. Julie Bunkley and ...

Successfully Working with Clients During a Crisis

Successfully Working with Clients During a CrisisBy Oleta Collins, Flourishing Art Natural disasters are unpredictable, yet inevitable. It’s less about if and more about when, so event professionals must always be prepared with a backup plan. As a company based in central California, we are no stranger to crises — earthquakes, wildfires, mudslides, flooding and, now, a global pandemic. These types of ...

3 Quick and Easy Ways to Style Your Grooms

3 Quick and Easy Ways to Style Your Grooms If you’re a planner, photographer, or florist, many of your services end up being pretty focused on the bride, right? But what about the groom? How can you style his suit or tuxedo to help him be his most dapper self on the big day? Over the past several years, I’ve ...

Four Reasons Why You Should go to Wedding MBA

Four Reasons Why You Should go to Wedding MBA Where do wedding professionals continue learning? None other than Wedding Merchants Business Academy, of course! While there are many fantastic educational outlets for wedding and event professionals, the Wedding MBA seminar offers something special. The WIPA team is thrilled to be working at this year’s event and hopes to see our ...

Brunching with Business Leaders | WIPA SoCal Chapter

Brunching with Business Leaders | WIPA SoCal Chapter The energy was buzzing, mimosas were served, and the esteemed guests mixed and mingled on a sunny morning in Southern California. Tucked away on the Newport Coast, the Pelican Hill Resort was the perfect venue for WIPA’s SOCal’s 2017 “Brunching with Power Couples.” The brunch mixer brought together the industry’s finest for a morning ...

Making the Most of Your Off-Season

Making the Most of Your Off-Season By Meghan Ely, OFD Consulting Many event pros look forward to the off-season like kids look forward to summer vacation. It’s a time to wind down and take a deep breath from what’s been a very hectic year. While there is nothing wrong with using part of that time to relax and maybe even ...