Member News – October 2023
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 Chapter Leader Applications are now open through October 31, 2023. Click here to apply for leadership. You must be a current WIPA member in good standing to apply.
WIPA Nashville: Grateful to our sponsors for making this event come to life!
Did you have a fabulous time at our Q3 event @cheekwood @cheekwoodweddings? So did we! We are immensely grateful to our sponsors for making this event come to life in such an incredible way. Give them a follow! Thank you @aerodefpro for this beautiful event teaser.
Nonprofit: The Pencil Foundation @pencil4schools
Thank you to our incredible sponsors & speakers!
Planning/Design: Read Event House @readeventhouse
Photo: Erin Fox @erinfoxphoto
Video: Aerodef Productions @aerodefpro
Flowers: Echoes of Eden @echoesofedenflorals
Draping: Quest @questevents_nashville
Venue and Bar: Cheekwood @cheekwoodweddings
Food: Clean Plate Club @cleanplatenash
Linens: Nuage Designs @nuagedesignsinc
Rentals: Please Be Seated @pleasebeseatedrentals
Sound: Snyder Entertainment @snyderentertainment
Stationary/Signage: White Ink Calligraphy @whiteinkcalligraphy
Lighting: Nashville Event Lighting @nashvilleeventlighting
Leah Weinberg, co-founder of Oduberg Law, LLP, contributes to Honeybook’s latest article, ‘Identifying what prospective clients need (from business owners who do it best).’ Leah also discusses ‘An Empath’s Guide To Surviving the Wedding & Events Industry’ in the latest issue of Event Therapy Magazine. She just wrapped up serving as one of the Keynote speakers at the Central Florida Wedding Association Summit, with the talk- Is It Time for a Legal Tune-Up? A Guide for Seasoned Wedding Pros. Additionally, this November, Leah will be presenting So Sue Me: What’s the Worst That Could Happen at Wedding MBA in Las Vegas.
Meghan Ely of OFD Consulting rounds up experts for Glamour & Grace on ‘Incorporating All Five Senses in Your Wedding Design’ and ‘How to Transition Your Brand Into the Luxury Market’ on Special Events. She also shares ‘PR 101: Tips for Strengthening Your Media Presence’ on Enji.
Next, Meghan heads to Wedding MBA, where she will be co-presenting the 2024 Wedding Trends with Terrica, as well as speaking on- Get Published: Real Wedding Submissions.
She also got a new cat named Harvey, and it only took him 24 hours to assimilate with the OFD feline brood, a new company world record.
Renée Dalo of Moxie Bright Events gives her expertise to The Knot on ‘Your Ultimate Guide to Writing a Meaningful Wedding Speech.’ She also is included in Special Events, ‘Roundup: Your Favorite 2023 Industry Podcasts.’ In October, Renee has been invited by the St. Lucia Tourism Authority to serve as the Keynote for the Global Romance Summit.
You’ll also be able to find Renee this November at Wedding MBA in Las Vegas. On Monday, November 6, she’ll speak on Wedding Standard Time: Level Up your Timeline. She’ll then present on the main stage on Tuesday, November 7, with the topic, Sales Cyclone: Creating a Sales Storm.
Friar Tux celebrated the Grand Re-Opening of their newly remodeled store in Glendale, California last month with a Ribbon Cutting filled with fashion, friendors, food and fun! Friar Tux is also gleaming with this month’s publications. First, A Pre-Wedding Studio Shoot Inspired by NYFW on Wed Vibes. The couple looked chic and sophisticated with the bride in a fashionable jumpsuit and the groom rocking an all-black look in a Black Notch Lapel Performance Tuxedo by Michael Kors. Then Friar Tux was published in Style My Pretty with this Classic and Romantic Wedding in California with Touches of Warm Jewel Tones. Friar Tux loves how the groomsmen pop against the orange colors in their black tuxedos and the groom in a green suit coat. By having the groomsmen in all-black looks and then the groom keeping the black pants but pairing with the Green Notch Lapel Suit Coat gives the whole party a fun style moment while keeping with the summer Spanish vibes.
