WIPA Awards of Excellence
Jonathan and Kaye
Wente Vineyards
Keep Memory Alive Event Center
Fantasy Sound Event Services
Beke Beau
Christina Currie Events, Inc.
Premiere Party Rents
M Place Productions
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WIPA Webinar Series - Education on Demand
In case you missed the recent WIPA Members Only Webinar presented by Melanie Marconi called the BOUTIQUE GUEST EXPERIENCE it’s not too late. All programs are archived so you can view at your convenience. Just go to https://wipa.memberclicks.net/education.
This is a “members only” resource so you must be logged in at WIPA.org with your personal username and password to access these four previous webinars. Also listed are the upcoming webinars scheduled for the first Wednesday of each month. So plan to take advantage of the expert presenters that are available to you at no charge. When the registration link is emailed it only takes a moment to register. The WIPA Programs and Education committee is always open to ideas for sessions you would like to suggest so if you have ideas, please email your suggestions to Chairman Carolee Higashino [email protected]
Upcoming Webinars:
Wednesday, February 7th, 2018- TBA
Wednesday, March 7th, 2018 - How to Gain Publicity for Your Business by Sasha Vasilyuk of I DO PR
Wedding Industry Forms
AVAILABLE FOR WIPA MEMBERS -- Log into your online WIPA account and download an array of Wedding Industry Forms
Thanks to the WIPA Advisory Board, Immediate Past President Brit Bertino has completed an effort to provide standard forms for many of the Wedding industry disciplines, AND, here is the best part, as a member of WIPA there is no charge for accessing the forms and using them whenever you need to find one for your business use! So please take a look at this valuable member benefit by logging in to the Members Only section of www.WIPA.org with your email and password. There under the Resource tab you will scroll down to the Member Library and can download any of these forms for your use.
Here is the list of forms:
Band/DJ Checklist
Wedding Stationery Checklist
Day-Of-Wedding Party Sample Schedule
Floral Checklist
Hotel Room Block
Videographer Checklist
Photography Checklist
Wedding Day Production Schedule
Wedding Day Don't Forget Checklist
Wedding Guest RSVP
Exclusive Offer for WIPA Members
Join us in Las Vegas for a full lineup of Catersource activities! Plan to arrive on Saturday, February 17 and depart after 3:00 pm on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. Find us on the Trade Show Floor. Use Promo Code: WIPA18 for a $50 discount at registration.
Join Us in New Orleans!
At The Special Event (TSE), the industry’s largest tradeshow and conference for event professionals, you’ll connect with over 5,000 event colleagues, exhibitors, and mentors. We hope to see you on the exhibit hall floor, we’ll be in booth #1310.
Register with discount code WIPA for special pricing or a free exhibit hall pass!
WIPA LEADERSHIP FOR 2018
INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President – Rrivre Davies
Vice President – Kevin Dennis
Treasurer – Jordan Kahn
Secretary – Paula Laskelle
Programs & Education – JP Reynolds
Membership – Julie Novack
Professional Development – Gabriella Cote
Communications – Rhonda Couchigian
Chapter Development – Paul Rumohr
Past President – Brit Bertino
ATLANTA CHAPTER
President – J Wilbur Smith
Secretary – Hannah Barber
Treasurer – Gabrielle Mecca
Director – Lindsay Sims
Director – Jordon Flowers
Director – Nora Burrell
CHICAGO CHAPTER
President – Beth Bernstein
Vice President – Amy Allen
Secretary – Alana Gudopp
Treasurer – Rachel Fersten
Assistant Treasurer – Linda Alpert
Membership – Natalie Madonia
Communications – Jordyn Vignolo
Programs – Lauren Carter
Education – Rebecca Ickes
Marketing – Andrea Antoniou
COLORADO CHAPTER
PresIdent – Emily Campbell
Vice President – Brittany Dosdall
Programs – Rebecca Steffen
Education – Brynn Swanson
Communications – Sarah Roshan
Member at Large – Brittney Shami
Membership – Kelly Karli
Past President – Jill Livingston
LAS VEGAS CHAPTER
President – Rebecca Stebbins
Vice President – Lucia Tovalin
Treasurer – Courtney Broadbent-Everard
Secretary – Cristina Gonzále
Communications – McKenzi Taylor
Marketing – Kristen Hansen
Education – Amelia Cooper
Membership – Tara Federico
Member Retention – Keri Keep
Programs – Lydia Pierce
Sponsorship – Ashley Schnippel
Community Relations – Amberly Collins
Past President – Gabriella Cote
NEW YORK CHAPTER
President – Jeffrey Selden
Vice President – Sandy Hammer
Treasurer – Adam Leffel
Secretary – Dina De La Vega
Director – Daniela Grafman
Director – Elasea Douglas
Director – Leah Hoos
Director – Elizabeth Priya Kumar
Director – Marianne Bennet
NEW ORLEANS CHAPTER
President – Emily Sullivan
Vice president – Ashley Brodie
Communications – Corine Tran
Programs – Kim Sayatovic
Secretary – Stephanie Jones
Treasurer – Taylor Quintini
Community service – Rob Verdi
Membership – Angela Watson
PHOENIX CHAPTER
President – Katie Easley
Vice President – Katrina Wallace
Secretary – Laura McDonald
Treasurer – Charity Maurer
Membership – Ziena Reinboldt
Programs – Natalie Hall
Education – Matiana Mitchell
Communications – Ashley Allen
Director – Stephanie Antoinette
Director – Malone Sinclair
SAN FRANCISCO BAY CHAPTER
President – Diana Cardenas
Vice President – Sarah Hagerty
Treasurer – Kim Nelson
Secretary – Sandy Tijero
Membership – Kristen Seaholm
Programs – Cindy Danbom
Communications – Victoria Vaden
Education – Stephanie Hevezi
Past President – Heather Jones
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER
President – Jennifer Dawson
Vice President – Jessica Sukert
Secretary – Sharon Gonzalez
Treasurer – Cherish Conklin
Membership – David Krieger
Education/Programs – Cindy Celis
Communications – Vanessa Martinez
Director – Jennie Cook
Director – Jackie Hanson
Past President – Scott Cummings
WIPA would like to welcome & thank our newest members for joining and supporting our organization as we continue to expand across the nation! Please be sure to reach out and welcome these new members.
Atlanta New Members
Caris Hannah
Modern Luxury Weddings
[email protected]
404.443.1186
Chicago Chapter in Formation
Amy Allen
Modern Luxury Weddings
[email protected]
modernluxuryweddingschicago.com
312.274.2479
Multi-Media Company
Kelly Broz
ChicagoStyle Weddings Magazine & Website
[email protected]
www.chicagostyleweddings.com
847.584.2626 x 105
Wedding Planning Magazine & Website
Jennifer Gaudreau
Jennifer Kathryn Photography
[email protected]
www.jenniferkathryn.com
773.789.8706
Jennifer Kathryn Photography is a wedding, lifestyle and brand photography studio with over 10 years in the industry. Based in Chicago and available for travel, she specializes in authentic wedding photography and environmental portraiture that reflects your personality.
Sophie Whorf
Modern Luxury Weddings
[email protected]
781.686.0269
Colorado New Members
Brett Omara
Oncue Entertainment
[email protected]
Hawaii New Members
Lee Anderson
Sugar Beach - Venue and Catering
[email protected]
www.sugarbeacheventshawaii.com
808.870.1879
Venue and Full Catering Service Onsite and Offsite
Las Vegas Members
Lindsey Hull
Magic Mike Live
[email protected]
www.BASEentetainmentSales.com
702.281.7796
Magic Mike Live at The Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas
Donna Murray
Quest Drape / A&D Scenery
[email protected]
www.questevents.com
702.465.3848
Quest Events is the premier nationwide provider of pipe and drape with scenic options and in select regions, event furniture options. From intimate settings to conferences across the U.S., Quest Events is bringing product consolidation to the event rental industry, all while maintaining the genesis of the company: The Best Drape. The Best Service.
Pete Starzyk
elegantvegasweddings
[email protected]
www.elegantvegasweddings.com
702.260.7875
Performs wedding ceremonies
New Orleans Members
Michael Beck
Party Rentals Delivered
[email protected]
www.partyrentalsdelivered.com
504.305.5785
Party Rentals
Nicole Chauvin
Iris Floral + Event Design Studio
[email protected]
www.irisfloral.com
504.304.4966
Custom Wedding Florals
Philadelphia Members
Marian Conicella
Modern Luxury Weddings
[email protected]
215.680.2913
Dave Williams
CinemaCake Filmmakers
[email protected]
www.cinemacake.com
610.989.0158
We are storytellers, telling the story of your life and business. From weddings to social events, branding sizzle reels to corporate identity films, CinemaCake's award-winning films will create lasting impressions for a lifetime and make sure that your company's message sticks.
Phoenix New Members
Steven Levine
Jose Graterol Designs
[email protected]
www.josedesigns.com
520.329.2567
Sophisticated, Custom, and Uniquely Personal Floral, Wedding, Event & Gala Design and Production in Scottsdale, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Miami, and anywhere in USA or destinations where high design and perfection-in-execution are necessities! We designed and produced the 2017 Heart Ball, November 18, 2017, at The Phoenician Hotel!
Lauren Ryan
Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs
[email protected]
602.870.8107
Resort
Courtney Townsend
Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs
[email protected]
www.tapatiocliffshilton.com
602.866.6364
Resort
San Francisco Bay New Members
Kiana Noble
Modern Luxury Weddings
[email protected]
Southern California New Members
KC Campbell
VOX Dj's
[email protected]
Jessica Cline
Modern Luxury Weddings
[email protected]
Chris Gialanella
Modern Luxury Weddings
[email protected]
Fernanda Jaime
The Resort at Pelican Hill
[email protected]
949.467.6823
Andrew Trego
VOX DJs
[email protected]
310.372.2222
DJs, Lighting, Photo Booths, Live Musicians and Production
WIPA'S RECENT EVENTS!
Las Vegas Chapter
WIPA Awards
A special thanks to all of our sponsors!
Colorado Chapter
4th Quarter Event
Thanks to all of our event sponsors!
Atlanta Holiday Party
Thanks to all of our amazing sponsors!
Southern California Brunch Event
Thanks to all of our sponsors!
NOLA Friendsorgiving
Thanks to all our sponsors!
Phoenix Chapter
Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!
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Stella Harper Events was named The Knot Best of Weddings 2018. This is the sixth year the SHE team has had this honor.
The Moxie Band Atlanta just hired keyboard player and vocalist Tom Grose! Tom spent the last 21 years with The Rupert's Orchestra, and toured extensively with his own band, Tom Grose and The Varsity, in the 80s and 90s!
Phillip Van Nostrand's company La Rousse was featured in Time Out New York's Christmas Gift Guide. Time Out used a La Rousse photo as the banner picture for the article!
Amelia C & Co was awarded Best of Weddings by the knot for the eighth year in a row.
Rachel Dalton, formerly President of Premier Parties in New York, has recently rebranded. The company is now called: Rachel Dalton. Please note the new email address: [email protected] and new website: www.racheldalton.com. Rachel is an attorney who specializes in securing and producing celebrity entertainment for all types of events worldwide, and creates unique gift experiences as well (providing fabulous entertainment and gift ideas for the upcoming holiday season - such as dinner with your favorite rock star or athlete).
LUXE Linen was proud to be a finalist for the 2017 WIPA Awards of Excellence. LUXE Linen is highlighted for gorgeous weddings they were part of in the latest issues of Ceremony Magazine and California Wedding Day, as well as online at Strictly Weddings.
The Chicago Wipa Chapter has reached 30 members and is having their first official Chicago event! Taking place December 18th 2017 at the Park Hyatt. Andrea Eppolito will be the speaker for the event.
J. La Plante Photo was honored to receive two awards in the latest Wedding Photojournalist Association photo contest in the categories of Ring Details and Getting Ready.
Larkspur Events & Dining has won The Knot’s Best of Weddings 2018 Award for wedding venues.
Moody florals at Zephyr Lodge, an Iconic Weddings destination, take the front cover of Real Weddings magazine! Featuring a 10 foot tall floral wreath and vintage furnishings, this dramatic styled shoot is sure to inspire couples for 2018 and beyond.
Bespoke Edge was proud to support the inaugural Ray's Awareness Steak Dinner in Denver on November 6th. Shane Ray is a linebacker for the Denver Broncos and Bespoke Edge donated a custom dress shirt as part of his silent auction to raise money for underprivileged children in the Denver and Kansas City areas.
Emily Sullivan of Emily Sullivan Events recently shared more about her favorite entertaining book with InStyle Weddings. She is also scheduled to present X Files- When an Untested Wedding Pro is thrown at you for the AllSeated webinar series.
Meghan Ely, of OFD Consulting, was featured as a guest writer in the recent issue of Wedding Planner Magazine sharing how you can wow your clients with the right presentation. She also recently added former Richmond Bride editor Kate Andrews to the team. Kate will oversee real wedding submissions, in addition to supporting the OFD Collective.
Jose Graterol Designs designed and produced the 58th annual Heart Ball Gala at The Phoenician Hotel on November 18, 2017. It was said to be one of the most beautiful ballrooms ever! Here are links to the Gala photos and descriptions. Jose Graterol Designs is now available to produce luxury weddings, events, and galas: 520-329-2567 or 305-788-0562.
On November 8, Chef Neal Fraser and Amy Neal Fraser spoke at the WIPA Power Couples Brunch Event.
Redbird | Vibiana Bar Director Tobin Shea introduces his Silk Road Cocktail Collection. Initially inspired by Chef Neal Fraser’s eclectic approach to cooking and, specifically, the Lamb Belly dish, Shea’s 18 cocktails are concocted with herbs, spices and liqueurs inspired by the stories and flavors along the trade route between China and the capital of the Roman Empire that connected the East and the West during the Ancient and Middle Ages.
WIPA Member Emma L. Seitz just launched a new company, CAKE Creative, which will specialize in planning, florals, decor and event rentals.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
New Orleans Chapter
Chicago Chapter
Email [email protected] with any news, images, and social media squares for international promotion!
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