Latest posts
39 posts
Thu, Feb 1, 2024
The Leadership Development Council is WIPA’s very first standing council, which will be dedicated to fostering the growth and development of current and future WIPA leaders. Comprised of experienced and trusted WIPA past and present leaders, this Council will work closely with the Board to … Read More
Fri, May 26, 2023
By Kevin Dennis, Fantasy Sound Event Services Planning and running a successful wedding business requires a balance of creativity, organization, and efficiency. With the rapid advancement of technology, new tools and applications have emerged to streamline processes and boost productivity. Though there are plenty to choose from, … Read More
Mon, Feb 27, 2023
Responding to accelerating job growth in the rapidly expanding area of conferences, trade shows, and meetings, Utah Valley University (UVU) has announced a new bachelor’s degree in event management. The new major, UVU’s 92nd bachelor’s program, will be offered through the Woodbury School of Business and is the first … Read More
Wed, May 11, 2022
As the wedding industry evolves, so too does the tech landscape. New apps and software are always emerging to support business operations, so event professionals are wise to keep tabs on the latest trends and update their tech regularly. … Read More
Wed, Dec 1, 2021
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 … Read More
Fri, Nov 26, 2021
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 … Read More
Mon, Oct 11, 2021
As we settle back into a comfortable swing of business, many wedding professionals are finding that they spent most of 2021 rebuilding and recovering from a tumultuous couple of years. While vital to keeping one’s business sustainable, it may have meant putting a … Read More
Thu, Sep 23, 2021
They say your network is your net worth, so if your relationships have been lacking since the start of COVID, it’s time to step your game up. Over the past year-plus, we’ve all learned the ropes of virtual networking via Zoom, FaceTime, and Google … Read More
Mon, Aug 23, 2021
Sometimes it takes a massive shift in our foundation to uncover the realizations that will help us grow our businesses. In the quietness of 2020, many wedding business owners were faced with the hard-to-answer questions that are typically pushed off in favor of client deadlines, jam-packed … 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
