WIPA is pleased to welcome our newest members that joined in June 2022. Our mission is to provide industry leading education for our members, produce inspirational networking events and advance the ethical standards of the wedding industry. Our founding board worked with a diverse group of WIPA members to develop the professional conduct and code of ethics to achieve the highest standards of excellence. Please join us in welcoming the following members.
Boston - Chapter In Formation
Cheryl Richards
Cheryl Richards Photographer
617-424-7760
www.cherylrichards.com
Halie Child
By Halie
603-770-0410
www.byhalie.com
Wedding photography.
James Esposito
617 Weddings
617-207-003
www.617weddings.com
Full Service wedding media partner (Entertainment/Photo/Video).
Kelly Soule
Kelly Elizabeth Events
508-523-8695
www.kellyelizabeth.event
Michael Murray
Summer Wind Wedding Films, Inc.
413-599-0047
www.summerwindweddingfilms.com
We produce wedding films for couples.
Chicago
Mariel Iverson
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
312-646-1399
www.waldorfastoriachicagohotel.com
As an icon of glamour and luxury, unforgettable is our goal at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago located in the heart of the Gold Coast. With 214 elegant guestrooms and suites, intimate ballrooms of 1920s Parisian style, a stunning courtyard and Chanel inspired lobby, three distinctive one-of-a-kind dining outlets to enhance your stay even more, and an award winning 14,000-square-foot Spa, the Waldorf Astoria Chicago will leave an everlasting impression.
Sarah Bentler
Belmond
312-203-7856
www.belmond.com
In April 2019, Belmond joined family owned LVMH, Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton reinforcing its place among international leaders in luxury. For over 40 years, Belmond has had a pioneering spirit and passion for authenticity to create and uncover some of the world‚ greatest travel adventures. Today, the collection includes one-of-a-kind hotels, trains, river cruises and safari lodges in stunning destinations across the globe. Belmond specializes in unique, curated celebrations of all kinds.
Colorado
Ari Newman
Desert Child Music LLC
206-599-9211
www.Desertchildmusic.com
Desert Child is a national touring Americana rock band based out of Durango, Colorado. We are raw and authentic. From the Stones to Spice Girls, our covers reflect the tastes of the modern couple. And as a band we love each other and that comes through on stage.
Ian Santiago
IVS Photography
715-205-9134
www.ivsphotography.com
Destination Film Wedding Photographer.
Dallas
Candace Statham
Vida Film Productions
512-947-1550
www.vidafilmproductions.com
Vida Films is an all-female videography team serving Texas, as well as destination clients. We specialize in upbeat, creative edits that transcend boring, cookie-cutter wedding films. We also pride oursleves with working super well with other vendors. We play nice with everyone, especially photographers. Vida Films preserves all the authentic, dynamic, and emotion-filled moments that happen throughout a wedding day, so you relive them forever via film.
Las Vegas
Heba Hassan
FairyTail Pet Care - Las Vegas
702-518-6722
We are the Las Vegas branch of the FairyTail Pet Care Company. We provide professional wedding day pet care to our couples by being their pet's plus-one! One of many professional pet handlers at FairyTail Pet Care - Las Vegas would be honored to be a plus one for your furry friend. Our wedding packages include transportation of your pet to and from your venue, vendor coordination, feeding, walking, medication, and helping out during photoshoots with your loved ones. Your pet will be loved, adored, and nurtured throughout your special day while you enjoy peace of mind. Sure to delight your guests, we can provide endearing wedding attire for your pet, including a tuxedo-style or faux flower collar. Our talented team can also curate a professional video showing your wedding day from your pet's perspective.
Laure Thibeault
Nuage Cotton Candy
702-358-9890
www.nuagecottoncandy.com
Elevate your next party with the cutest cotton candy cart. We offer on-site freshly spun cotton candy with a choice of organic and non-organic flavors. We have established a reputation for excellence and we are licensed, insured and certified, to give you the peace of mind you deserve for your event. At the end of the day, our goal is to make your special day unforgettable‚ and unimaginably delicious.
Lyric Russell
FairyTail Pet Care - Las Vegas
702-518-6722
We are the Las Vegas branch of the FairyTail Pet Care Company. We provide professional wedding day pet care to our couples by being their pet's plus-one! One of many professional pet handlers at FairyTail Pet Care - Las Vegas would be honored to be a plus one for your furry friend. Our wedding packages include transportation of your pet to and from your venue, vendor coordination, feeding, walking, medication, and helping out during photoshoots with your loved ones. Your pet will be loved, adored, and nurtured throughout your special day while you enjoy peace of mind. Sure to delight your guests, we can provide endearing wedding attire for your pet, including a tuxedo-style or faux flower collar. Our talented team can also curate a professional video showing your wedding day from your pet's perspective.
New York
Alex de Kanter
Carroll Hall
347-201-2243
Event Space.
Jalisa Miller
Carroll Hall
347-201-2507
Event Space
Phoenix
Barb Gardner
Whisk, LLC
480-946-4888
www.cakesbywhisk.com
Whisk is a custom cake boutique specializing in confectionery art on sweet treats.
Christina Blodgett
Urban Desert Flora
501-470-6828
www.urbandesertflora.com
Sustainable Event Floral Design. Emphasis in Foam Free Designs and Local Specialty Cut Flowers. Urban Desert Flora honors the gifts the desert gives.
San Francisco Bay Area
Gene Campbell
Epic Venues
408-540-6774
www.epicvenues.net
Epic Venues takes pride in ensuring our venue, are the pinnacle of beauty and elegance with unparalleled service for our guests. Epic Venues has 3 venues; The Corinthian Event Center and The GlassHouse in the heart of downtown San Jose, California and The Villa Tyler in Tyler Texas. The San Jose venues offer catering services and full bar.
Melisa Johnson
Epic Venues
408-938-2332
www.epicvenues.net
Epic Venues takes pride in ensuring our venue‚ are the pinnacle of beauty and elegance with unparalleled service for our guests. Epic Venues has 3 venues; The Corinthian Event Center and The GlassHouse in the heart of downtown San Jose, California and The Villa Tyler in Tyler Texas. The San Jose venues offer catering services and full bar.
Tani Quinata-Fletcher
Tony Caters
408-263-4366 x 705
www.tonycaterstoyou.com
Event Catering to San Jose and the San Francisco Bay Area - Catering to the Heart of Silicon Valley Since 2009.
Seattle
Jessica Gaines
Embassy Suites by Hilton
206-293-8516
www.Hilton.com
Hotel with event space.
Nicole Paulsen-Ramos
King Street Ballroom- Embassy Suites by Hilton
206-889-4425
Southeast Florida - Chapter in Formation
Samantha Goldberg
Hilton West Palm Beach
561-231-6026
www.hilton.com
Located in the heart of Downtown West Palm Beach, the AAA 4-Diamond Hilton West Palm Beach features contemporary design indoor/outdoor dining and a tropical pool deck overlooking the resort-style pool. The 400-room lifestyle hotel is just 3 miles from Palm Beach International (PBI) airport, 2 miles from worldfamous Palm Beach and directly across the street from The Square, shopping and dining. From functional meeting spaces and exquisitely manicured outdoor event lawns to weekly programming and family-friendly activities, this is the perfect destination for leisure, meeting or business travelers.
Southern California
Alvis Darroch
Tasty Sounds Entertainment
818-787-5417
www.tastysounds.com
We just figure that people deserve entertainers that can read a room, take requests, never quit on a party, mix like beasts, aren‚ afraid of the microphone and are people you would hang with after the party‚ again, your party your way!
Sophia Otasowie
SophScript Co.
661-513-3588
www.sophscriptco.com
I offer calligraphy services (including live calligraphy) for weddings and events. I get to give you one of the very few tangible things that you will be able to take with you after the wedding is over. Every piece of calligraphy is a time capsule of who you were, what you loved, what you were excited about, the history of you. And as anniversaries or even generations pass, this heirloom only becomes more meaningful. I'd love to be the one to pen the start of it.
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