International Wedding Association Announces Partnership to Reduce Carbon Footprint

International Wedding Association Announces Partnership to Reduce Carbon Footprint The Wedding International Professionals Association (WIPA) is thrilled to announce that they are now a Carbonfund.org Small Business Partner, which will offset their overall carbon footprint to promote sustainability. “This is a very exciting step in the right direction toward continuing our commitment to environmental sustainability,” says Sarah Roshan, Director of Community Service for WIPA. ...

WIPA and TISOH announces the Certified Wedding Industry Professional certification

WIPA and TISOH announces the Certified Wedding Industry Professional certification FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 22, 2022 CONTACT: For TISOH: Emily Julaton, (702) 947-7200, contact@certplace.com For WIPA: Kelly Treadway, (844) 444-9300, kelly@wipa.org The CWIP is for all professionals in the wedding industry. From wedding planners, whether independent or venue-based, to all the ancillary vendors, from entertainment to venue, to florists, design and décor, food & beverage, ...

Member News – January 2022

Member News – January 2022 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. Kevin Dennis of WeddingIQ is ...

Member News – December 2021

Member News – December 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. Berit Bizjak, Founder ...

Getting Automated for Success in 2022

Getting Automated for Success in 2022 Every business faces operational bottlenecks from time to time, especially when navigating growth. While it’s a natural occurrence, internal gaps can lead to lost time and revenue if left unaddressed. Thus, entrepreneurs must be monitoring their businesses regularly to identify areas for improvement in all stages of its life cycle. As we head into ...

Virtual Inclusive Awareness Conference

Virtual Inclusive Awareness Conference The National Gay Wedding Association's Virtual Inclusive Awareness Conference is coming up on January 5, 2022 (featuring some of WIPA's very own). The NGWA is happy to announce special partner pricing for members of The Wedding International Professionals Association! We are offering a Conference + Membership Bundle for $395. This bundle will provide you with 1 year of ...

Member News – November 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. Kevin Dennis of WeddingIQ was featured on GoodShuffle for ‘Best Tips on ...

Leading Event Associations Partner with Aim to Advance Inclusivity

Leading Event Associations Partner with Aim to Advance Inclusivity (Scottsdale, AZ) —The National Gay Wedding Association (NGWA) and Wedding International Professionals Association (WIPA) are pleased to announce a collaboration to advance inclusion initiatives in the events industry.     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact:Corinne Dudine, WIPAinfo@wipa.org Leading Event Associations Partner with Aim to Advance Inclusivity  (Scottsdale, AZ) —The National Gay Wedding Association (NGWA) and Wedding ...

Member News – September 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. We are very excited to announce that Melissa ...

Nurturing Your Relationships With Venues

Nurturing Your Relationships With Venues In the wide world of the wedding industry, venues hold a unique position in a couple’s planning journey. While the average couple books upwards of 13 vendors for their big day, the venue is typically their starting point. In one fell swoop, they can decide their wedding date, confirm their maximum headcount, and receive a ...