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Grant Support Helps Us Bring Liene Stevens to WIPA—And Elevates Our Entire EventKelly Marie Thompson Chicago Chapter We’re excited to share how our recent grant helped us take one of our most ambitious WIPA events to the next level. With this funding, we were able to bring in nationally recognized speaker Liene Stevens of Think Splendid—and the results were everything ...

Member News – August 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. This wedding season ...

Let’s Talk About FRIENDors: The Real MVPs of the Wedding Industryby Holly Gray (Southern California Chapter) CEO of Anything But Gray Events and WIPA National Director of Membership Retention National Friendship Day isn’t just for your childhood besties or that barista who knows your coffee order better than your partner. In the wedding industry, friendship shows up in a very ...

Why Now Is the Time to Step Up in the Wedding Industryby Ashley Allan, MBA, MSL (Phoenix Chapter) WIPA National Director of Chapter Development Leadership isn't just about holding a title, it's about making an impact, fostering growth, and building a better future for your community. In the world of weddings, where creativity meets logistics and emotions run high, strong ...

Member News – July 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. Honored and excited ...

Member News – June 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 ...

WIPA Philadelphia Mastermind 2025The Visionary Forum for Leaders and Disrupters Redefining SuccessWIPA Philadelphia Chapter On April 7th, 2025, WIPA Philadelphia hosted its second annual Mastermind event, bringing together a vibrant group of event professionals for a full day focused on education, inspiration, and community. With 245 attendees, the event was both a logistical and financial success, and it delivered meaningful ...

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 ...

The Art of Gratitude For National Volunteer WeekBy Andrew Weeks, National Director of Community EngagementAndrew Weeks Photography With National Volunteer Week here, you might expect a message about how important volunteering is and how grateful the ones we help will be. But I'm going to flip that a bit. Here's my hot take: the volunteers are the ones who should ...

Member News – April 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. Jeffrey Selden, Managing ...