Allow us to introduce you to the best in nuptial knowledge… the Wedding Industry Professionals Association - WIPA - launched in July 2008. It's hard to be an innovative wedding connoisseur, to know what's hot and when to end a trend.  WIPA is delighted to connect with you as your aficionado and trusted source, giving you the edge to stay on top of all things weddings.

We don’t just talk about weddings… we create them!  WIPA is a non-profit association that is run by its esteemed members.  We understand what it takes to produce a wedding since we represent the multitude of wedding disciplines: cake designers, caterers, DJ's, florists, entertainment companies, hoteliers, invitation companies, musicians, officiants, photographers, rental companies, wedding planners, venues, videographers and many more!

So, whether you are a wedding industry professional seeking a premiere association to join, a savvy engaged couple seeking stellar service providers for your celebration, or a journalist seeking a quote from a superlative expert, we invite you to take a vow of excellence with WIPA.

CONFERENCE PARTNERS

Catersource
Join us at the 2011 Catersource Conference & Tradeshow for 3+ days of comprehensive education, evening events, networking, facility tours, an award-winning tradeshow, contests, chef demos and more.

With more than 100 educational sessions, 1,000+ tradeshow booths and networking opportunities with thousands of catering and event professionals from across the country, the Catersource Conference & Tradeshow is an indispensible resource for you and your business.

Make plans now to attend this growing event and take advantage of a $50 discount for WIPA members by using the code WIPA11when you register. Visit www.catersource.com for more information and to register.

The Special Event
The Special Event is the world's largest tradeshow and conference for event and wedding planners. The Special Event offers wedding professionals the best training available- including a full track devoted to wedding education. Over 100 sessions on food services, floral, marketing and sales offer vital information to keep your business in demand. The Special Event is renowned for its stellar showcasing events. Each event offers a hands-on real life example of a stunning event- brought to life by a committee of event maestros. The Wedding Luncheon is always a sell-out and offers wedding professionals the latest trends, colors and décor. You can register right now for The Special Event Exhibit Hall and save $75 by going to www.thespecialeventshow.com and selecting "Register as an Attendee". Registration for professional training and the showcasing events will be available in early September at www.thespecialeventshow.com.