Wish Upon A Wedding’s Blissful Wishes Ball

Wish Upon A Wedding’s Blissful Wishes BallBy Andrew Weeks, National Director of Community Engagement WIPA’s 2025 will be filled with beautiful events, valuable networking, and excellent education nationwide. That is a given. However, being WIPA's Director of Community Engagement, what I am most looking forward to in the next year is seeing our chapters build on the community outreach and ...

Member News – January 2025

Member News – January 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. WIPA State of ...

WIPA Nashville Inaugural Gala 2024

WIPA Nashville Inaugural Gala 2024by Casey Cannon When asked to design the WIPA Nashville Inaugural Gala, I was so honored to be a part of planning a celebration for the Nashville wedding industry. The board assigned the theme: “the heART of Nashville” celebrating food, music, art, and culture in Nashville. Being born and raised in Franklin, Tennessee, I was excited ...

Member News – December 2024

Member News – December 2024 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. Friar Tux is ...

CWIP Certification Program Moves to Certplace

CWIP Certification Program Moves to Certplace In 2016 the Wedding Industry Professionals Association (WIPA) and TISOH (The International School of Hospitality) began a collaboration to implement a new certified wedding professional program. Effective immediately, the Certified Wedding Industry Professional (CWIP) certification will be managed solely by TISOH and Certplace. WIPA will no longer be affiliated with the program, and after ...

Member News – November 2024

Member News – November 2024 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. Burgh Brides Celebrates ...

Member News – October 2024

Member News – October 2024 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. The vibes were ...

Registration is Now Live for Catersource + The Special Event 2025!

Registration is Now Live for Catersource + The Special Event 2025! Get ready to meet in Fort Lauderdale—the land of beaches, world-class restaurants and bars, and the famed Florida Everglades. The moment you've all been waiting for, registration for Catersource + The Special Event 2025 is now open! Catersource + The Special Event is the only annual event of its kind, ...

Member News – September 2024

Member News – September 2024 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. Jeff and Patti ...

WIPA Atlanta: Enlightened Elegance Summer Event

WIPA Atlanta: Enlightened Elegance Summer Event The WIPA Atlanta chapter hosted their Enlightened Elegance Summer Event at the Signia by Hilton, the gracious venue sponsor, a gathering designed to uplift and connect professionals in a summertime charm setting. This well-received event featured Brian Green, founder of By Brian Green, who is respectfully distinguished as an award-winning event planner and an ...