News and education from WIPA
Education, announcements, and community stories from the professionals who build weddings.
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Fri, May 28, 2021
Dear Members and Colleagues,Over the last year, we’ve continually shared our Diversity + Inclusion efforts with you and feel it’s time to talk more openly about our journey. We recognize that WIPA has not historically been as inclusive as it should be. We have not represented all types of weddings and wedding professionals in our marketing and social … Read More
Mon, May 10, 2021
To say 2020 was challenging for wedding pros is an understatement. As we look forward to 2021 and 2022, smart wedding pros will use the experience of 2020 to ask and answer some important questions, such as, how we do … Read More
Thu, Apr 29, 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. … Read More
Tue, Apr 27, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact:Corinne Dudine, WIPAinfo@wipa.org WIPA Partners with Equally Wed Pro as Pride Month Nears (Scottsdale, AZ) — The Wedding International Professionals Association (WIPA) and Equally Wed Pro are pleased to announce a partnership to advance inclusivity initiatives in the events industry. “WIPA is committed … Read More
Mon, Apr 26, 2021
There isn’t a business owner in the world that would turn down an opportunity to increase revenue from every sale. Yet, not many take advantage of the chance to upsell — even when it’s right in front of them. Some may not recognize it whereas others … Read More
Thu, Apr 22, 2021
As WIPA works towards more sustainable events, we have tips for making your events more environmentally responsible in recognition of Earth Day 2021! Sustainability with any event may never be 100% however there are ways to reduce our carbon footprint and offset the rest. … Read More
Fri, Apr 16, 2021
WIPA MEMBERS, join The National Society of Black Wedding & Event Professionals on April 22nd at 5pm for the webinar “Back to Business, Part 1 with @CROWDPASS… As the States re-open and our industry gets back to business, we are overjoyed with getting … Read More
Tue, Apr 13, 2021
Running a successful business can often feel like you’re spending the bulk of your time working on client work, but smart wedding pros know that they must also commit to optimizing your business structure to keep clients happy. After all, a disorganized and … Read More
Tue, Apr 13, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact:Corinne Dudine, WIPAinfo@wipa.org Leading Event Associations Partner with Aim to Increase Representation in Industry (Scottsdale, AZ) —The National Society of Black Wedding & Event Professionals (NSBWEP) and The Wedding International Professionals Association (WIPA) are pleased to announce a collaboration … Read More
Mon, Apr 12, 2021
2020 was a difficult year for countless reasons, but one of the hardest challenges for business owners was the decision to lay off employees due to a lack of live events and, consequently, a drop in revenue. As the light at the end … Read More
