Upcoming Connecticut Events

A YEAR IN FRAME: A FUTURE BY DESIGN

Join WIPA Connecticut for an immersive evening where business strategy meets art, inspiration, and design.

Featuring WeddingPro’s: Terrica

📍 The Loading Dock | 375 Fairfield Ave, Stamford, CT
📅 Tuesday, November 10th | 6-10PM

As the year comes to a close, step into the gallery and take a fresh look at your business through a new lens.

Terrica will lead an engaging conversation focused on year-end business analysis — reflecting on what worked, what didn’t, and what the numbers and experiences of the past year can teach you — while helping you thoughtfully design the year ahead.

Expect an evening filled with:
Bold ideas and colorful inspiration
Meaningful connections with fellow WIPA professionals
Practical insights for closing out the year with intention
A forward-looking conversation about planning, growth, and strategy
An immersive art gallery-inspired experience designed to spark creativity

Every business has a story. Your next chapter is yours to design.

Come ready to reflect, reimagine, and frame the future.

Registration:
Members: $89
Non-Members: $160

The Details:

Tuesday, November 10th | 6-10PM
$89 | Members As a thank you to our members for their support we hope you enjoy a reduced ticket price for our final 2026 event!
$160 Non-Members
The Loading Dock | 375 Fairfield Ave, Stamford, CT

Timeline:

Mingling: 6pm | Light Bites and Networking
Speaker Session: 6:45pm | Hear from the esteemed WeddingPro speaker, Terrica
Dinner Stations: 7:30-9pm | Dinner, Conversations, and Dessert
Members-Only Dance Party: 9-10pm | Members-Only Dance Party

Attire:

Think bold. Express your personal style. Don’t shy away from color. And come dressed to start conversation… view the inspiration here.

The Setting:

The concept and design for our Q4 event was carefully and wonderfully executed by Ruth Ridegway Designs. Her “WIPA Walls” concept takes the immersive, walk-through energy of Miami’s Wynwood Walls and translates it into an elevated art gallery meets energized cocktail party. Guests will move through an environment where the art, installations, color, and event design become one experience.

We can’t wait to see you for our FINAL event of 2026!

Connecticut Board Of Directors

We are excited to welcome our WIPA Connecticut Chapter Board of Directors. These Directors are esteemed professionals whose passion for our industry is evident in the work they produce. Their presence in Connecticut will allow the growth of WIPA so we can continue to bring new standards, education and sense of community to all wedding professionals.

PRESIDENT

Sarah Brehant
Sarah Brehant Events

VICE PRESIDENT

Danielle Gombos
Gather and Lounge

TREASURER

Anna Lathrop
Gourmet Galley

SECRETARY

Emily Bonenfant
Luna and Charlie

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IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

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WIPA CT

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP

Matthew Banever
Bards Clothing

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP RETENTION

Michelle Miguel-Diaz
M&M Photomemories, Inc

WIPA CT

DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING

Devena Smith
VVS Weddings

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

Jennifer Bernal
House of Bernal

WIPA CT

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS

Kate O’Donnell Diaz
Elevate Green Events

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATION

Colleen Lennehan
Colleen Anne Lennehan Photography

DIRECTOR OF SPONSORSHIP

Nicole Worflar
Marcia Selden Catering

WIPA CT

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Colin Jaros
Groovin’ You Entertainment

WIPA CT

DIRECTOR AT LARGE: PROGRAMS

Jordana George
Jordana Marie Events

WIPA CT

DIRECTOR AT LARGE: MARKETING & COMMUNICATION

Irene Katzias
Irene + Co Events

WIPA Connecticut

DIRECTOR AT LARGE: SPONSORSHIP

Katie Parent
Service Matters North East

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