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A special note from David Tutera:
I am personally excited to welcome you to the upcoming, David Tutera Event Planning Symposium Jan 23rd to the 25th 2018! I hosted the first symposium in 2017 and found this to be one of the most rewarding experiences of my career as I watched each attendee, learn, share and grow. This is about YOU - expanding your business, igniting your passion in the amazing world of event planning. This journey of learning and expanding each individuals knowledge in the industry filled with -
Aspiration - Connection - Creativity - Encouragement - Inspiration - Sharing - and building Success.
The days are scheduled out with seminars by experts - Planners, Designers, Entertainment, Business and Communication Coaches, Caterers, and other Industry Executive. I will be there each day to guide, inspire and share. I will speak each day and will provide a hands-on approach to encourage everyone to explore their potential. Each of the three nights will be innovate, festive events that allow you to have fun, learn visually and enjoy spectacular entertainment and wonderful food.
We would love you to share this information with your teams as well as welcome you to invite any other colleagues to take the JOURNEY!
WIPA Special Code: DT2018WIPA
To your success,
David
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WIPA Webinar Series - Education on Demand
In case you missed the recent WIPA Members Only Webinar presented by Speaker Christie Osborn, on Market Research/Advertising ROI by Mountainside Media
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:
January 3, 2018 - "How to Truly Understand the LGBTQ Wedding Couple" with Bernadette Smith of the Gay Wedding Institute
February 7, 2018 - "Key Considerations in Inclusivity" with Kathryn Hamm of GayWeddings
March 7, 2018 - "How to Gain Publicity for Your Business" with Sasha Vasilyk of I DO PR
WIPA Awards
The 2017 WIPA Awards of Excellence will recognize wedding professionals demonstrating excellence in their field representing over 16 rigorous disciplines. .Each will be judged anonymously by a group of their peers across the country.
The WIPA Awards of Excellence will be hosted by the WIPA Las Vegas Chapter on November 29 at the J.W. Marriott Resort. Tickets for the event are now available at wipa.org.
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 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!
Exclusive Offer for WIPA Members
A discounted rate of $1600 to all WIPA members to attend Be Sage Conference with use of the code “WIPA” upon registration at: www.besageconference.com . This is $200 off the regular rate.
Sage Wedding Pros is dedicated to creating financially and operationally sustainable businesses in the wedding industry.
We hope to see you at Be Sage, December 4-7!
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 Chapter New Members
Angelica Amaya-Boyd
Utopian Events
[email protected]
www.utopianevent.com
404.974.5230
Event Design
Matt Clouser
Active Production and Design
[email protected]
404.633.3527
www.activeproductionanddesign.com
Full-service audiovisual production company specializing in Corporate, Social, and Special Events
Brad Gibson
Active Production and Design Inc.
[email protected]
www.activeproductionanddesign.com
404.633.3527
Full-service audiovisual production company specializing in Corporate, Social, and Special Events
Jan Levie
Handy Entertainment
[email protected]
www.handyentertainment.xyz
404.424.9196
Interactive, customized event entertainment
Pollyanna Richter
Pollyanna Richter Weddings
[email protected]
www.pollyannarichter.com
470.545.2584
Pollyanna Richter Weddings is a Wedding Planning & Design Boutique specializing in luxurious and upscale weddings.
Regina Weir
Factory Atlanta
[email protected]
770.455.9223
Colorado Chapter New Members
Alan Currens
Mannequin the Band
[email protected]
www.mannequintheband.com
720.217.8295
High-End Live Wedding & Corporate Entertainment
Fletcher Harrison
Red Maple Catering
[email protected]
www.redmaplecatering.com
970.331.5968
Luxury Catering and Events
Signe Jones
Petals & Pours
[email protected]
www.petalsandpours.com
303.503.3548
We provide flowers and bartending to WEddings, corporate, and parties
Dana Wield
Mannequin the Band
[email protected]
www.mannequintheband.com
214.289.7273
High-End Live Wedding & Corporate Entertainment
Chicago Chapter New Members
Jennifer Henderson
A Fresh Event
[email protected]
www.afreshevent.com
312.833.2486
Wedding Planning & Coordination
Renny Pedersen
Bliss Weddings & Events / Wrap it Up Parties
[email protected]
www.blissweddingsandevents.com
773.661.1267
Weddings, Parties, and Corporate Events
Jordyn Vignolo
Bliss Weddings & Events / Wrap it Up Parties
[email protected]
502.572.4488
Wedding Planning and Design
New Orleans Chapter New Members
Jessica Burke
New Orleans Weddings Magazine
[email protected]
www.thenowbride.com
504.832.2775
Wedding Magazine, Website and Interactive Bridal Events
Leslie Gaspard
JNL Group, LLC dba The Crossing
[email protected]
www.the-crossing.com
504.466.4675
Full-Service Venue located in Historic Rivertown Kenner, LA
Nancy Gaspard
JNL Group, LLC dba The Crossing
[email protected]
www.the-crossing.com
504.466.4675
Full-Service Venue in Historic Rivertown Kenner, LA
Amanda Jewell
Cort Event Furnishings
[email protected]
www.cortevents.com
504.657.0602
CORT Event Furnishings is the leading provider of furniture rentals in the continental United States. Trust us to provide value and deliver style and service 24/7/365. We have the skills and the knowledge to understand your vision and help you transform any event into an engaging experience that your guests will remember. It's why so many meeting and event planners trust CORT for their rental needs.
Jennifer Tusa
JNL Group, LLC dba The Crossing
[email protected]
www.the-crossing.com
504.466.4675
Full-Service Venue in Historic Riverton Kennar, LA
New York Chapter New Members
Michelle Iadarola-Cruz
Fancy That NYC
[email protected]
www.fancythatnyc.com
212.957.0005
Custom invitations, stationery and table top accessories
Leslie Mastin
Leslie Mastin Events
[email protected]
www.lesliemastinevents.com
201.615.7213
Luxury Wedding Planning
Kevin O'Brien
The Yale Club of New York City
[email protected]
www.yaleclubnyc.org
Private Club
Dari Rosalina
The Yale Club of New York City
[email protected]
www.yaleclubnyc.org
212.716.2118
Private Club in the heart of NYC with timeless, classic, renovated ballroom and banquet spaces.
Rebecca Violante
Fancy That NYC
[email protected]
www.fancythatnyc.com
212.957.0005
Custom Invitations, stationery and table time accessories
Michael Waiser
Michael Scott Catering LLC
[email protected]
www.michaelscottevents.com
516.513.1577
Michael Scott Events is a leading catering and production firm based in New York City, providing a level of cuisine, service and design that is unparalleled in the special events arena.
Pheonix Chapter New Members
Toni Mennuti
Superstition Springs Golf Club
[email protected]
www.superstitionspringsgc.com
480.654.5652
Public Golf Course with Beautiful Views, Outdoor Ceremony Site and Grand Ballroom
Philadelphia Chapter New Members
Beke Beau
Beke Beau
[email protected]
www.bekebeau.com
610.220.0042
On-site and in-studio make-up services for brides and their parties.
Emily Elling
The Logan
[email protected]
www.theloganhotel.com
215.963.2726
The Logan, Philadelphia's Hotel
San Francisco Chapter New Members
Sean Gilmore
Elegance Preserved
[email protected]
www.elegancepreserved.com
800.539.9092
Wedding Dress Cleaning and Preservation
Mindy Rosenberg
Mindy Rosenberg Design
[email protected]
www.mindyrosenberg.com
847.826.2184
Floral and Event Decor
Southern California Chapter New Members
Jess Chiou
The Black Tux
[email protected]
310.586.3402
online menswear rentals
Jennie Cook
Jennie Cook's Catering & Plant Based Parties
[email protected]
www.jenniecooks.com
323.982.0052
Innovative homestyle catering specializing in vegan cuisine for omnivores
Michael Esposito
Zen Craft
[email protected]
www.zen-craft.com
310.928.9966
Full-Service Planning, Design Rentals, Floral & Catering
Jackie Hanson
Design Visage
[email protected]
714.595.9528
Luxury Wedding Hair and Makeup
Susanne Mardirosian
Above the Top Party Rentals
[email protected]
714.592.3801
Vanessa Martinez
Vanessa Michelle Co.
[email protected]
www.vanessamichelleco.com
626.991.3433
Wedding Planner and Designer
Loreen Sarkis
Sarkis Studios
[email protected]
www.sarkisstudios.com
213.793.3025
Wedding/Event Photographer
Other / At Large
Fabrice Orlando
Cocoon events Management Group LTD
[email protected]
www.cocoon-events.com
212679821900
Destination Wedding planner-Morocco Specialist
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Indian Wedding Trends
WIPA Atlanta had an amazing meeting on November 1st at the Ritz-Carlton Atlanta with presenter Therese Cole-Hubbs of Electric Karma International educating us on new trends in Indian Weddings. Thank you to our meeting sponsors! The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta provided a beautiful space and some of the best food we've had. Utopian Events transformed the ballroom with gorgeous colors and textures. Paper Daisies Stationery provided the finishing touch with colorful programs and name tags. Thank you also to Made You Look Photo & Film and Jonathan and Kaye Luxury Wedding Films for capturing the event!
New York Chapter
The Historic Essence of Events
On October 11th, WIPA NYC joined forces with ILEA NY Metro to welcome the new Ziegfeld Ballroom. It was a spectacular night with delectable food, dreamy decor and electrifying entertainment. Lindsay Landman of Lindsay Landman Events moderated a panel consisting of James Munz of Ziegfeld Ballroom, Carl Bambina of Highstyle Rental, Hank Lane of Hank Lane Music+Productions, Diana Gould of Diana Gould LTD., Samantha Goldman of Alpine Creative Group and David Hechler of David Hechler Photographers. With such a wealth of knowledge and experience, their discussion of the historic essence of events insightful and informative. Here’s a video recap and photos of the event.
Venue: Ziegfeld Ballroom | Rentals: Highstyle Rental | Photos: Hechler Photographers| Decorations: Diana Gould Ltd | Stationary: Alpine Invite | Music: Hank Lane Music+Productions| Ice Sculpture: Okamot Studio | Speaker: Lindsay Landman of Lindsay Landman Events| Software: All Seated| Food:Petrossiannyc Oysters XO Mariebelleny| More: International Live Event Association NYC (ILEA_NYC)
Other
Wedding MBA Conference
What an amazing industry event! We even had several of our WIPA members there presenting. We're so proud of you guys, keep up the great work!
In the wake of their one-year launch anniversary at Wedding MBA, Wedspire continues to grow their online community of wedding professionals, engaged couples and now offers the opportunity to be featured in the inspiration section of the platform. Become a Pro and Submit your real weddings to Wedspire to showcase your work. Submit HereWeKoPa Resort & Conference center is pleased to announce that Kristina Gelb Frus has recently joined the team as Senior Catering Sales Manager. Her focus will be on the Wedding/Social market. Kristina can be reached at [email protected] or direct (480) 789-5536
Proof of the Pudding, Atlanta’s second largest catering and food service management company, has officially relocated its headquarters, at 2033 Monroe Drive NE to Complex, a new West Midtown adaptive reuse project. The industrial chic 31,000-square-foot facility in the Complex development along Chattahoochee Avenue will feature a state-of-the-art kitchen, rooftop garden, two tasting showrooms and more!
Proof of the Pudding has recently hired Melissa Loy as the new Operations Manager and Sean Calhoun as Warehouse Manager for their Off-Premise Division.
Proof of the Pudding hosted a simply elegant military wedding at the unique North Georgia winery, Yonah Mountain Vineyards as featured here in the BLOG: http://fivefourteenphoto.com/2017/09/yonah-mountain-vineyards-wedding-venue/.
Executive Chef Vagn Nielsen of Proof of the Pudding was a keynote speaker for Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home’s Annual Fundraiser. OLPHH is a skilled nursing facility operated by the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne dedicated to providing palliative care to persons afflicted with incurable cancer. The home, supported solely by voluntary donations from the public, is a free home for those who cannot afford to pay for needed care. Chef Vagn was honored to be a part of the event and has been involved with the organization for more than 10 years.
Paula Laskelle of Champagne Taste had a lovely 4th of July wedding featured in the Fall edition of the publication: Pelican Hill on the Coast of Newport Beach - https://www.pelicanhillmagazine.com/magazines/2017-Fall/
Bespoke Edge has just rolled out their new blog design. They built a custom theme to highlight their unique mix of video and blog content for grooms.
LUXE Linen was featured in Style Me Pretty for a floral filled wedding they were part of in Santa Monica. They were also highlighted in Ceremony Magazine and Strictly Weddings. Their new collection, Le Grand Mariage, can now be viewed on their website.
Kim Sayatovic of Belladeux Event Design will be presenting at this years The Special Event in New Orleans on the topic of, Experiential Catering. She was also featured on Social Tables with her article, Journey Mapping: 5 Key Tips to Determine the Right Event Experience.
Kevin Dennis of WeddingIQ was recently announced as a speaker for The Special Event this January in New Orleans. He'll be discussing the Top Tech Apps for Your Business, and sitting on a masters panel of event experts giving advice to rising stars in the industry. Kevin was also recently featured on Catersource with his article, Growing Your B2B.
Meghan Ely of OFD Consulting will be traveling to Hilton Head this December for the Be Sage Conference, where she will be sharing insight on Storytelling and PR. She was also recently featured in two MarketWatch articles talking about wedding insurance and the nonconformist bride.
Emily Sullivan of Emily Sullivan Events discussed the rising trend of Micro Weddings with How Stuff Works, as well as shared insight with WeddingWire on the ins and outs of postponing a wedding due to bad weather.
Kismet Event Design was featured on the cover of South Asian Bridal Magazine with client stories inside. The team has expanded and brought on two new members to the team. Alejandra Viana and Ebony Winski. Office expansion planned for the end of the year.
Condé Nast Traveler announced results of its 30th annual Readers’ Choice Awards recognizing all nine of Auberge Resorts Collection resorts among the best in the world. Auberge Resorts Collection was the only brand to receive this level of recognition by the discerning readers of Condé Nast Traveler.
“Our distinctive properties offer unique guest experiences and are united by a crafted approach to luxury, expressed through captivating design, exceptional cuisine and spas, and gracious yet unobtrusive service,” said Dan Friedkin, Owner and Chairman, Auberge Resorts Collection. “It is an incredible honor to have the entire collection of resorts receive top honors by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler.”
Hacienda AltaGracia landed the top honors as the No. 1 Resort in Central America. Set in the verdant mountains of south-central Costa Rica, the property was also voted the No. 1 Resort in Central America by Travel + Leisure readers in August 2017. Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, with its contemporary style and lively Latin charm, was named the No. 1 Resort in Los Cabos, Mexico, by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler and scored among the best in all of Mexico.
Auberge’s other resorts also received high marks from readers, including the collection’s other Cabo beachfront escape, Esperanza which was among the highest-rated resorts in Mexico. The Napa Valley flagship Auberge du Soleil and nearby properties Calistoga Ranch and Solage along with historic Hotel Jerome in Aspen all received Readers’ Choice Awards for 2017. Malliouhana, the Auberge resort on the island of Anguilla was voted among the best in the Caribbean, and Nanuku, the South Pacific paradise set on the coast of Fiji, was voted as one of the top resorts in Australia and the South Pacific.
“The fact that all of our resorts have won the acclaim of the readers of Condé Nast Traveler is an acknowledgment of the efforts by our staff to deliver an unmatched level of personal service to our guests,” said Craig Reid, President and Chief Executive Officer, Auberge Resorts Collection. “Every day at each of our resorts, we deliver authentic, intimate experiences that define the destination. We’re delighted that our style of casual luxury and exceptional hospitality has been recognized by the highly discerning travelers of Condé Nast Traveler.”
The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry and are commonly known as “the best of the best of travel.” More than 300,000 people voted in the annual awards, asking travelers to weigh in on more than 7,300 hotels, 610 cities and hundreds more cruises, islands and airports.
The Readers’ Choice Awards are announced in the November issue of Condé Nast Traveler, on newsstands nationwide on October 24, 2017. The full list is published exclusively online at www.CNTraveler.com/rca.
WIPA Las Vegas was thrilled and honored to march in the Las Vegas Pride Parade on October 20th. Showing support for marriage equality, WIPA board members managed to pull together a banner, shirts, balloons and faux veils in just 8 days to represent the wedding industry. Everyone had a blast and left brimming with ideas to include the parade in the WIPA annual calendar with the flair next year that only WIPA members can bring!
Karen Segal, owner of Your Party by Karen, was just informed that one of her favorite weddings was featured in The Celebration Society! : https://www.thecelebrationsociety.com/weddings/elegant-wedding-ritz-carlton-buckhead-atlanta/
This is the 2nd time this year that Karen’s company had a wedding featured in a publication. The other wedding was featured in the September 7th issue, Southern Celebrations: http://www.southerncelebrationsmag.com/emily--peter.html Karen also wanted to share her new website! Go to: www.yourpartybykaren.com . Check it out!!!
2017 has been a very exciting, successful year for Design Visage -- with over 500 weddings booked, we are very fortunate to have worked with so many incredible brides, vendors, and planners over the course of the year. Our incredible DV management team has also expanded to a family of 3, with 39 talented makeup artists on board (and growing). We are truly blessed every day with our Design Visage family and our amazing friendors.
Design Visage’s bride was featured in Style Me Pretty, showcasing the bride's tropical, multicultural wedding, with our beyond incredible makeup and hair team! Payal and her ladies were an absolute dream for us to work with and get gorgeous!
Southern California Bride featured a picturesque, Tuscan bridal style shoot with Confetti Skies and Design Visage. The gorgeous warm tones were a perfect backdrop for the incoming autumn season.
Lastly, Borrowed and Blue featured Design Visage bride and model Cindy, with gorgeous hair and makeup for the winter-themed Pine Rose Shoot in Big Bear. This feature highlighted Cindy’s flowing hair extensions, rose gold and pewter makeup, and a rustic flower crown -- all of which are current beauty trends of this year.
Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa is pleased to announce the addition of Teagan Tudor, Catering Sales Manager, to the Omni team. With years in the hospitality and wedding sector, Teagan joined the Omni Scottsdale from the Hotel Valley Ho where she was a catering sales manager. Prior to her move to Scottsdale, Arizona Teagan resided in Sedona, Arizona when working at L’Auberge in their catering and events department.
Creative Coverings hired Business Development Manager, Dawn Peterson, CPCE. Dawn oversees the growth of the linen rental & sales market in Arizona and Las Vegas.
Creative Coverings hired Business Development Manager, Kelly Dalisa. Kelly oversees the growth of the linen rental & sales market in Southern California.
Creative Coverings hired Linen Specialist, Krysslyn Garcia. Garcia is responsible for customer relations and sales support.
Creative Coverings hired Linen Specialist, Cassie Viola. Viola is responsible for customer relations and sales support.
Creative Coverings launched new linens for the fall/winter season. Director of Design, Nancy Stoltz, shows how these linens translate to the current event trends.
Good Gracious! Events is featured on Grace Ormonde Wedding Style for the stunning "September Celebration" at Skyspace. Good Gracious is also featured on California Wedding Day for this Enchanted Garden Hevadu Vineyard Wedding.
On November 2nd, 2017 Vibiana hosted the Weingart Gala. The Weingart Center is a non-profit organization that dedicates itself to empowering and transforming lives within the community. Vibiana owners Amy Knoll Fraser and Chef Neal Fraser will be honored at the gala for their leadership and dedication to this well deserving cause.
Rayce PR is thrilled to have partnered with leading luxury wedding blog Strictly Weddings in their coverage of New York Bridal Fashion Week. Rayce PR has recently welcomed new team members, Katie Young.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Atlanta Chapter
Save the Date! We are having a holiday party with our friends at NACE and ILEA on December 5th. More info coming soon!
Colorado Chapter
New York Chapter
Southern California Chapter
San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
Las Vegas Chapter
New Orleans Chapter
Phoenix Chapter
Email [email protected] with any news, images, and social media squares for international promotion!
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