Wedding International Pro Association
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Our mission is to provide industry leading education for our members, produce inspirational networking events, and advance the ethical standards in the wedding industry. Our founding board worked with a diverse group of WIPA members to develop the principles of professional conduct and ethics. WIPA (Wedding International Professionals Association) is a not-for-profit association for leading wedding professionals in North America and soon around the world.

Our mission is to provide industry leading education for our members, produce inspirational networking events and advance the ethical standards of the wedding industry. Launched in 2008, WIPA currently has chapters in Atlanta, Colorado, Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, New Orleans, New York, Phoenix, Southern California, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle and Utah.

We also have many new chapters in formation! WIPA members represent a multitude of wedding disciplines including event planners, decor companies, cake designers, caterers, DJ's, florists, entertainment companies, hoteliers, invitation companies, musicians, officiants, photographers, rental companies, venues and videographers.
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The WIPA magic began in 2008, when two event professionals, Joyce Scardina Becker and Sharon Jensen felt the wedding industry needed a not-for-profit member-run association that truly represents the industry, and protects the consumer.
The drawback of the existing associations were that they were planner-centric, and did not address the needs a diverse set of creative and production partners.
With this, the idea for WIPA was born.
Twenty top wedding industry professionals contributed $20,000 to create the first chapter in Southern California.
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.
Be a credit to the industry by implementing good business principles which will protect the public against fraud and unfair practices.
Provide written contracts to clients to establish an understanding of all charges, services, products and performance expectations.
WIPA is an association for leading wedding professionals in North America and soon around the world.
Our mission is to provide industry leading education for our members, produce inspirational networking events and advance the ethical standards of the wedding industry.
WIPA currently has chapters in Atlanta, Chicago, Colorado, Dallas, Ireland, Las Vegas, New Orleans & Gulf South, New York, Phoenix, Seattle, Southern California, San Francisco Bay Area and Utah.
Contact us to learn more about new chapters in formation.
The Live Events Coalition exists to provide advocacy, resources and a network that connects and supports all of the businesses, contractors and our workforce - the lifeblood of every event.
As a member of WIPA you receive a deeper prepay discount of 20% off for 6 months and 25% off for 1 year.
That is an additional 10% off Constant Contact's standard discount.
Members receive a 15% Discount on Budget Truck Rentals by presenting their WIPA VIP Savings Number.
For more information on obtaining your VIP Savings Number, email [email protected].
WIPA board members consist of a group of esteemed professionals whose passion for our industry is evident in the work they produce.
Their presence in these regions will allow the growth of WIPA so we can continue to bring new standards, education and sense of community to all wedding professionals.
Contact your local chapter if you are interested in a leadership role.
Joining a committee is a great way to learn more about WIPA and form closer relationships with your local chapter.
Education Committee - helps the Director organize activities to impart information, knowledge or skills related to wedding design and management, and secures all speakers and reviews all educational content for general meetings, seminars, webinars, etc.; develops program for trend reporting, industry research & statistic.
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