February 2019 Newsletter


February 2019 Newsletter
**WIPA Webinar Series - Education on Demand for WIPA Members The following dates, times and speakers are confirmed for our 2019 Webinars: MARCH - 3/6/19 How to be Genuine with Your LGBTQ Marketing Brittny Drye of Love Inc. APRIL - 4/3/19 The Power of Podcasting- the sexiest medium in town Aleisha McCormack of Bridechilla Podcast MAY - 5/1/19 How to Hire a Million Dollar Salesperson Meryl Snow of Snowstorm Productions JUNE - 6/5/19 SEO Basics for Your Wedding Business** Sara Dunn of Sara Dunn SEO This is a “members only” resource so you must be logged in at WIPA.org with your personal username and password to access 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. Welcome New Members Please welcome the following members who joined WIPA in January 2019. ATLANTA Rebecca Cerasani Rebecca Cerasani [email protected] www.RebeccaCerasani.com 478.972.1783 Luxury Wedding Photographer Erin Martin ECBG Cake Studio [email protected] ECBGstudio.com 630.408.5385 ECBG Cake Studio is a specialty and custom dessert company that caters to all events surrounding weddings and celebrations. Katie Rosenberg Three Sisters Catering [email protected] www.threesisterscatering.com 404.488.4565 Full Service Off Premise Caterer Desirey Virgin The Whitley Hotel [email protected] www.thewhitleyhotel.com 404.240.7059 Hotel CHICAGO Natalie Gudel Odyssey Cruises [email protected] 312.464.7611 Just picture your day, brought to life on the water with a stunning backdrop. Distinctive dining, exceptional service, and magnificent views are only the beginning of what makes an Odyssey wedding remarkable. Our expert planners and crew are ready to make your vision a reality. Rachel Rosario Odyssey Cruises [email protected] Amy Yassinger Yazz Jazz Music & Productions [email protected] www.yazzjazz.com 224.218.9299 Full.service music company specializing in providing party bands (we have 2), small ensembles with strings and Jazz groups, DJ's/Emcees and more COLORADO Crystal Cisco Cuvee [email protected] www.cuvee.com 970.787.0095 Cuvee owns and curates a rare collection of ultra-luxury villas and chalets in celebrated global destinations. Brittany Davenport Cuvee [email protected] 970.485.0195 Cuvee owns and curates a rare collection of ultra-luxury villas and chalets in celebrated global destinations. Kasha Dunne Keystone Group Sales [email protected] www.keystoneresort.com 970.496.4606 Keystone Resort - Vail Resorts INC Cristy Fernandez Lucky Onion [email protected] www.luckyonion.com 303.877.9585 Fine Art Stationery, Event Branding, Graphic Design and Printing Stephanie French The Ritz-Carlton, Denver [email protected] ritzcarlton.com/denver 303.312.3825 The Ritz-Carlton, Denver is a luxury hotel providing event space, inspired food and beverage, accomodations, full service wedding planning and a full spa. Cat Galletti Cat Murphy Photography [email protected] www.catmurphyphotography.com 407.432.0741 Fine Art Wedding Photographer Nina Larsen Reed Larsen Photo Co. [email protected] www.larsenphoto.co 303.219.0307 Wedding photographer for outdoor lovers. Nicole Lowery Hey! Party Collective [email protected] www.heypartycollective.com 303.385.7640 Modern Wedding Planning and Design Moriah Tulier Wildflower Cakes [email protected] www.wildflowercakeboutique.com 347.782.3971 Wildflower Cakes is a custom cake boutique specializing in luxury wedding and event cakes. Brittany Velez Sage Hotels Collection [email protected] www.theoxfordhotel.com 303.628.5532 3 Unique boutique properties in the heart of the city providing our guests the ultimate Denver experience DALLAS Beth Albright Food Glorious Food [email protected] Maura Jones D Weddings [email protected] DWeddings.com 214.540.0154 Bi-annual wedding publication Brynn Richardson Arlington Hall [email protected] LAS VEGAS Shawn Alexander Alexander Wong Floral & Decor [email protected] www.alexanderwonglv.com 702.882.5192 Floral and Decor Margaret Capili Student [email protected] Shannon Sigley Parlor Photo Booths [email protected] parlorphotobooths.com 702.528.4886 Photo Booth Rental Company Stella Vittorio Student [email protected] Amy Wong Alexander Wong Floral & Decor [email protected] www. Alexanderwonglv.com 702.797.0599 Floral and Decor NEW YORK Victoria Angela Victoria Angela Photography [email protected] www.victoriaangela.com 212.203.6361 Social and Corporate Photography Nina Dolin The Ritz-Carlton New York, Westchester [email protected] www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/new-york/westchester#Hotel 914.467.5769 Hotel Venue Victoria Dubin Victoria Dubin Events [email protected] www.victoriadubin.com 914.682.8647 Wedding Planning and Design Company Ellen Futterman Proper Notice [email protected] propernoticeonline.com 516.578.2683 invitation designer Monika Pernal Victoria Dubin Events [email protected] www.victoriadubin.com 914.682.8647 Wedding Planning and Design Company Erica Taylor Haskins [email protected] www.tinsel.nyc Tinsel Experiential Design (formerly Tinsel & Twine) is a NYC-based event design and production agency committed to redefining luxury weddings & events. Named as BizBash Rising Stars and seen in Vogue, NY Mag, Brides & Forbes. SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA Mark Addington AG Productions [email protected] www.agparties.com 925.399.9887 AG Productions serves the West Coast with all event production needs. We provide everything from DJs and MCs to any sound/stage/lighting essentials to make your event a success. While specializing in weddings, Mitzvahs, and corporate events, AG Productions is the premiere event entertainment company to help make any event a lasting memory. Jim Vetter Jim Vetter Photography [email protected] www.jimvetter.com 415.789.6150 Wedding Photography SOUTH FLORIDA Jessenia Gonzalez La Vie Studios [email protected] www.laviestudios.com 786.717.5006 We created La Vie Studios on the promise that weâ€™ll put our clients first . always. Great service is our top priority and we want to make sure you get nothing but the best from the moment you get in touch. Jose Mena Diaz La Vie Studio [email protected] www.laviestudios.com 786.717.5006 We created La Vie Studios on the promise that we’ll put our clients first - always. Great service is our top priority and we want to make sure you get nothing but the best from the moment you get in touch. Lior Rozner [email protected] www.lr-entertainment.com 954.465.8722 L R Entertainment is awards winner, full-service music and entertainment company committed to providing high quality music and entertainment productions L R Entertainment helps their clients create the most amazing musical and entertainment experience for their event by providing top DJs, bands, live musicians, entertainers, dancers, special artists, shows and much more under one company. We don’t just provide music and entertainment, we can customize any musical and entertainment performance for any occasion. L R Entertainment provides also their own production to complete any event, big or small: Lighting, sound, lighting effects, stages, dancer floors, dance floor lighting, outdoor lighting and much more We are music and entertainment experts and specialize in: Weddings, Corporate Events, Large scale events, Social Events and Special events SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Shane Jordan Jordan Music Entertainment [email protected] 626.296.0408 Live music entertainment company Steve Lang Jordan Music Entertainment [email protected] 310.383.9144 Entertainment company UTAH Colette Bird Sundance Resort [email protected] www.sundanceresort.com 801.223.4066 Sundance Mountain Resort - wedding venue, caterer, lodging, activities Craig Chambers Disc-Connection [email protected] [email protected] 801.295.6767 Mobile Disc Jockey Company Jennifer Hill Salt Cake City [email protected] www.saltcakecity.com 310.874.7300 Custom wedding and groom's cakes and cupcakes Ryan Hinman Ryan Hinman Films [email protected] www.ryanhinmanfilms.com 801.671.2760 Wedding Videography Miquela Holbrook Sundance Mountain Resort [email protected] www.sundanceresort.com 801.223.4074 Sundance Mountain Resort - venue, lodging, caterer, activities Tonya Hoopes Hoopes Events [email protected] www.hoopesevents.com 435.414.0090 We offer a refreshing approach to wedding and event planning: design, service, and extraordinary creativity without the attitude. It’s a uniquely unpretentious style that begins by listening to, empathizing with, and fully understanding your vision, then bringing your ideas to life. Range of services from simple day-of coordination, to detailed planning and logistics, styling, design, and decor selection and setup that we deliver before, during and even following the occasion. Our unique approach also includes a substantial inventory of our own elegant rental furniture, fabrics and textiles, structures and scenery, along with a wide selection of accessories that lend style, convenience, and value to any desired look or decor. We balance that with an exceptional commitment to service and attention to detail. Shelly Huynh Orchid Dynasty Events [email protected] orchiddynastyevents.com 801.583.4754 Florist Lesley Lind Lesley Lind Makeup Atelier [email protected] lesleylind.com 385.628.7290 On location hair & makeup services Keri Lostetter Magleby's Weddings & Catering [email protected] www.utahcatering.com 801.610.4110 Magleby's has been a Utah Valley favorite for over 40 years! Everything we do we do with love, and you won't find another catering company with as many homemade recipes. If you're looking for a culinary experience tailored to meet the needs of your event, we've at your service. Angela Menlove Hoopes Events [email protected] www.hoopesevents.com 435.414.0090 Hoopes Marketing and Events Mary Quinney Magleby's Weddings & Catering [email protected] www.utahcatering.com 801.610.4110 Magleby's has been a Utah Valley favorite for over 40 years! Everything we do we do with love, and you won't find another catering company with as many homemade recipes. If you're looking for a culinary experience tailored to meet the needs of your event, we've at your service. Susie Young Brown Floral [email protected] www.brownfloral.net 801.278.4800 Florist WASHINGTON, DC AREA Kia Taylor Elegant Experiences [email protected] www.ourelegantexperiences.com 1.833.ELE.EXP1 Elegant Experiences is a luxury event-planning firm focused on designing memorable events.Our event planners express a unique passion for helping people create and celebrate the moments that truly matter. We are customer-centered, which means we take the time to understand our clients by tailoring each event to offer a premium personable experience that every client wants and deserves. Chapter Events Head over to our new WIPA.org/Blog for news and event features. Atlanta Chicago Colorado Members Only Event San Francisco Bay Area Southern California Utah (Rescheduled from Snow Day) Washington, DC In-Formation Member News Sandy Hammer of AllSeated was published on Catersource with Evolution of VR. She also won Best New Event Product/ Technology at The Special Event Gala Awards. Wente was featured on 7x7 Weddings with Wedding Inspiration: Vintage Vibes. They were also published on Catersource with Winter Wine Trends. Kevin Dennis of WeddingIQ shared Relationship Building Goals for the New Year on the WeddingWire Pro Blog. He was also published on the Catersource with Lighting Installations to Elevate your Client’s Event. Christie Osborne Mountainside Media shared New Year, New Marketing Plan with Rising Tide Society. She was also a guest on This Week in Weddings podcast. Emily Sullivan Events was published on Catersource with Balancing Modern & Traditional. She was also featured on Bride and Groom Middle East in an article titled “Top Destination Wedding Trends.” Meghan Ely of OFD Consulting is thrilled to announce the launch of Wedding Industry Speakers, a resource for program and education chairs seeking speakers for their events. She will also be in Washington DC on March 19 speaking at NACE DC. Magnolia is thrilled to be inducted into Modern Luxury's Wedding Hall of Fame as well as featured in their spring edition Take the Cake! Elegant Affairs was featured in Marie Claire Magazine and FoodChannel.com and Bellanyc.com for sharing their recipes for Chilly Winter Night Cocktails for 2019. See links below https://www.marieclaire.com/food-cocktails/g3338/winter-cocktails/ https://foodchannel.com/2019/hot-cocktails-for-chilly-winter-nights BELLA: https://bellanyc.com/hot-cocktails-to-keep-you-warm-this-winter/ Elegant Affairs was featured in an article on AskMen.com featuring you and best super bowl recipes for your instant pot. They featured a Short Rib recipe and a Vegan Stuffed Mushroom Dish. You can view the full article here: https://au.askmen.com/fine_living/wine_dine_archive/best-super-bowl-recipes-for-your-instant-pot.html https://www.askmen.com/subscriptions/food-drinks/food/best-vegetarian-super-bowl-recipes-for-your-instant-pot.html Elegant Affairs was featured in an article on DealNews.com about ways to throw a super bowl party on a budget. Deal News: https://www.dealnews.com/features/Ways-to-Save-on-a-Super-Bowl-Party/ Denise Karis launched a YouTube channel called Engaged In Arizona! She hopes it will be a place where vendors can showcase their craft while also giving advice to local couples who are planning their wedding. You can do the "Like, Comment, Subscribe" thing at EngagedInAZ.Com or contact Denise if you're interested in being featured! New Moon Entertainment offers a new Entertainment Portal for professional planners! New Moon Entertainment, a Las Vegas based special events entertainment company, has recently expanded into the California market with the addition of Seth Handler, their new Los Angeles Director! During the expansion, New Moon has also created an Entertainment Portal that gives professional planners access to “agent friendly” profiles, complete with video links and pricing. Planners are able to browse by category, sub-category, or price range and then copy and paste an entertainer’s promotional assets into their proposal for a quick pitch. Please contact New Moon Entertainment to receive a link and password for their Entertainment Portal. www.newmoonentertainment.net Kristen Hansen celebrated the 10 year anniversary of KMH Photography in January 2019, and announced that she rebranded to Kristen Marie Weddings + Portraits. See her new website at kristenmarieweddings.com. PartySlate raised a $3 million round, bringing total fundraising to $6 million. Crain's Chicago Business shared the news here. PartySlate will also launch in Miami on March 5 at the 1 Hotel South Beach. Ryan Wagner, of Bespoke Edge, wrote an online article for Destination I Do magazine entitled How to Properly Pack a Suit. It provided helpful tips on how to travel with a wedding suit or tuxedo. Craig Chambers had the privilege of being the DJ again this year for the SAGindie Brunch at Cafe Terigo on January 27 and 28 in Park City, Utah during the Sundance Film Festival. wireimage.com photo Search Craig Chambers Tuxedo Junction is now Friar Tux - Tuxedo Junction Las Vegas now operates as Friar Tux under one powerful brand in the greater Las Vegas area. The 3540 W. Sahara Avenue store will serve as Friar Tux’s go-to location to accommodate quick turn-around and same day rentals of suits and tuxedos for Las Vegas residents and out-of-town visitors. Friar Tux also offers pick-up and delivery of suit and tuxedo orders to most Las Vegas hotels. Please call 800-832-5717for details. Visit our Store Locator page for store location details and our style galleries to shop rental styles and our for purchase collection of suits and tuxedos. Friar Tux also won The Best of The Knot Weddings (Hall of Fame) and WeddingWire Couple’s Choice Award again this year! Revel & Roots Events was featured in Sunset Magazine discussing the Top Trends to see in 2019! They also have recently launched and become the host of Thursday Therapy in Denver, which is a monthly networking happy hour for wedding professionals to meet, mingle & share! Everyone is welcome to attend. Rachel Sheerin will be speaking at Catersource 2019! Delivering "Superpowers for Selling" program on Sunday, February 24th at 11am, Rachel was also published on the Catersource blog with her tips for making sure you keep your calm during busy season with your teams. In April, Tinsel Experiential Design Partner & COO Liz Castelli, along with Senior Creative Production Manager Alexa Jensen, will be speaking on the main stage at Alt Summit in Palm Springs. They will be sharing insight on how to apply the agency model to scaling creative businesses. Tinsel Experiential Design proudly designed The Whitney Museum's Art Party. The star-studded evening, an explosive intersection of art and fashion, was featured in Vogue, WWD, New York Magazine's The Cut, and Architectural Digest. Premiere Party Rents is featured on Ruffled Blog for this Malibu Rocky Oaks wedding. Premiere Party Rents is also featured on Wedding Chicksand Martha Stewart Weddings! Good Gracious! Events' Chef Joanne is presenting "You're Going to Want To Eat Your Veggies!" at Catersource 2019. Good Gracious! Events catered the premiere of Fox's The Passage and are featured on BizBash! Luxe Linen was featured on Wedding Chicks for Luxury Glam Wedding in Silver and White. They were also featured on Inspired by This for Modern & Romantic Jewel Tone Wedding. California Wedding Day also featured Luxe Linen in their Winter 2019 Magazine. This January, Rayce PR & Marketing providing all on-site social media support for The Special Event 2019 in San Diego. Founder Rhonda Couchigian moderated the Marketing All-Stars education session at TSE and was joined by Rayce PR General Manager, Kelsey Schwarz, and Director of Social Media, Vanessa Smiley. Très L.A. Group welcomes Executive Chef, Julio Castorena to their team. The group owns and operates two unique venues, Carondelet House and Ebell Long Beach; and has the exclusive catering partnership with Cielo Farms. Creative Coverings was selected as the 2019 national linen sponsor for Smart Meetings, MPI WeCon and MPI Cascadia regional conferences. Creative Coverings has recently joined both American Rental Association (ARA) and Association of Collegiate Conference and Event Directors International (ACCED-I), and showcasing at The Rental Show, in Anaheim, CA Feb 19-21, and ACCED-I's annual conference in Pittsburgh, PA March 23-26. Tricia Beron has been hired as Creative Coverings' Southwest Business Development Manager. Tricia will cover Arizona, Las Vegas & New Mexico. We are very excited to announce the rebranding of our company from SocialLight SoCal into Coachella Party. Now Coachella Party is featuring not only 3 different type of photo booths but an Airstream and flower designs, neon and custom backdrops of any sizes. Coachella Party was at the Wedding Salon in Beverly Hills in January to introduce the new products. Visit our new site is https://coachellaparty.com New email is [email protected] and phone remain the same 760-808-5280 Magdalena Studios was featured in Philly Mag for their work with Clover Event Co. on a whimsical, garden wedding. Phillipvn Photography was featured in the Knot New York online and in print for an intimate rooftop wedding in Manhattan. He was also featured in Vintage Bride Mag online for a funky NY wedding in the East Village. He was also featured in Aisle Memories for a fun Long Island wedding featuring the LIRR. Denise Decker has been promoted to Sales Director at Vibiana, and Nina Smadja has been promoted to Event Director at Vibiana.
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