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Wed, Sep 17, 2025
At WIPA NYC, we’re always looking for ways to make our events more meaningful and inclusive. This year, with support from the National WIPA Reserves Grant, we had … Read More
Tue, Jun 10, 2025
WIPA Philadelphia Launches Summer Reading: The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker One Book. One Summer. One Powerful Step Toward Belonging. This summer, WIPA Philadelphia is proud to launch our very first Summer Reading initiative, and we’re thrilled to announce that our … Read More
Wed, Jul 3, 2024
By Brandon Shabazz WIPA Austin Back in 1967, only 3% of marriages in the United States were interracial. It wasn’t until the historic Supreme Court decision in Loving v. Virginia on June 12th of the same year that interracial marriages became legal. Fast forward to today, … Read More
Thu, Jun 29, 2023
On June 11, 2023, WIPA Southern California celebrated the Los Angeles Pride Parade. WIPA Southern California was honored with the opportunity to walk in @lapride this year to celebrate and support our LGBTQIA+ community. Marriage for all, weddings for all, LOVE for all! Special thanks to @elevatefilmsllc for capturing … Read More
Wed, May 24, 2023
By Kirsten Palladino More wedding and event pros are opening their hearts and business doors to the LGBTQ+ community. As this welcoming happens, it’s important to take note of the level at which businesses are saying yes to equality. While running our LGBTQ+ wedding magazine, … Read More
Wed, Jun 29, 2022
The (D&I) Committee was formed to create a culture of equity, embrace differences, and promote diverse backgrounds and cultures amongst our membership and in the wedding industry. Even though our initiative is still in its infancy stage, compared to the … Read More
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
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
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
Fri, Mar 19, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact:Corinne Dudine, WIPAinfo@wipa.org WIPA Partners with Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation for Diversity + Inclusion Initiative (Scottsdale, AZ) — The Wedding International Professionals Association (WIPA) and the Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundationare pleased to announce a partnership to advance diversity and inclusion initiatives in … Read More
