Seattle Chapter - Wedding Industry Professionals Association www.wipa.org
06/17/2026
Please join us in welcoming our newest members! 🙌
We’re so excited to have these talented wedding professionals join our growing community.
This is a new tradition we’re starting to recognize our newest members each month. As we get it going, if we happen to miss anything or anyone, please let us know so we can be sure to correct it! 🤍
Drop a warm welcome in the comments and help us celebrate our newest members! 🎉
06/16/2026
Registration is officially open to all! 🎉
Join us for an Aureate Afternoon on the Med at The Admiral's House on Tuesday, July 21st!
ALIGN & REFINE with Kaleb Norman James: Learn how to cultivate a brand that evolves with your business, attracts aligned clients, and positions you for the opportunities you want most.
Kaleb Norman James is a destination wedding planner and designer known for creating design-forward celebrations around the world. Beginning his career as a florist and designer, he combines a strong eye for aesthetics with meticulous planning to craft immersive wedding weekend experiences that blend old-world European romance, architectural influence, and seamless ex*****on, all rooted in heritage, connection, and celebration.
https://members.wipa.org/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=37482
We can't wait to see you! ☀️
Creative Partners:
Venue: The Admiral's House
Planner and Designer: Perfect Storm Moments
Catering: Ravishing Radish
Video: Pixel Dust Weddings
Photography: Natalie Jayne Taylor
Content Creator: EV Content .content
Floral: Callarose & Co.
Dessert: Aha Sugar Co.
Coffee cart: Creature Coffee Co
Signage: Malti Treasures
DJ & Photobooth: Orion Entertainment
Live Music: JB Entertainment
Live Artist: Bowtie & Brush
Rentals: CORT Party Rental
AV: BLS
Shuttle Services: A&A Limo & Bus Services
Rentals: Mayesh
Balloon Artist: Seattle Balloon Artist
06/09/2026
Members Presale is live! 🎉
Join us for an Aureate Afternoon on the Med at The Admiral's House on Tuesday, July 21st!
ALIGN & REFINE with Kaleb Norman James: Learn how to cultivate a brand that evolves with your business, attracts aligned clients, and positions you for the opportunities you want most.
Kaleb Norman James is a destination wedding planner and designer known for creating design-forward celebrations around the world. Beginning his career as a florist and designer, he combines a strong eye for aesthetics with meticulous planning to craft immersive wedding weekend experiences that blend old-world European romance, architectural influence, and seamless ex*****on, all rooted in heritage, connection, and celebration.
Presale is open for one week! Grab your tickets now before prices increase next week.
https://members.wipa.org/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=37482
We cannot wait to see you there! ☀️
Creative Partners:
Venue: The Admiral's House
Planner and Designer: Perfect Storm Moments
Catering: Ravishing Radish
Video: Pixel Dust Weddings
Photography: Natalie Jayne Taylor
Content Creator: EV Content .content
Floral: Callarose & Co.
Dessert: Aha Sugar Co.
Coffee cart: Creature Coffee Co
Signage: Malti Treasures
DJ & Photobooth: Orion Entertainment
Live Music: JB Entertainment
Live Artist: Bowtie & Brush
Rentals: CORT Party Rental
AV: BLS
Shuttle Services: A&A Limo & Bus Services
A day spent dreaming big for the future of WIPA Seattle 🫶
Yesterday, our Board of Directors gathered for our Mid-Year Retreat to reflect on all we’ve accomplished so far in 2026 and begin shaping what’s ahead for our members the rest of the year and into 2027. These planning days are some of the most meaningful moments of the year, giving us the opportunity to collaborate, strategize, and ensure we’re continuing to create impactful experiences for Seattle’s wedding and event community.
A heartfelt thank you to the incredible team at for hosting us throughout the day. From the warm hospitality to the thoughtful tour of the hotel, we are so grateful for your generosity and partnership. A special thank you as well for arranging a tour of , where we continued the conversation over a wonderful dinner at Rider.
Thank you for the beautiful florals in our meeting space and for the florals in the ballroom. It was a welcome surprise and a joy added to our day.
We’re energized, inspired, and already looking ahead to what’s next. Thank you to everyone who helps make WIPA Seattle such a thriving community. We can’t wait to share what we’re planning with you.
06/02/2026
Save the date! 📅
Join us for an Aureate Afternoon on the Med at The Admiral's House on Tuesday, July 21st!
ALIGN & REFINE with Kaleb Norman James: Learn how to cultivate a brand that evolves with your business, attracts aligned clients, and positions you for the opportunities you want most.
Kaleb Norman James is a destination wedding planner and designer known for creating design-forward celebrations around the world. Beginning his career as a florist and designer, he combines a strong eye for aesthetics with meticulous planning to craft immersive wedding weekend experiences that blend old-world European romance, architectural influence, and seamless ex*****on, all rooted in heritage, connection, and celebration.
Presale goes live next Tuesday, 6/9! Grab your tickets before this one sells out! 🎉
Creative Partners:
Venue: The Admiral's House
Planner and Designer: Perfect Storm Moments
Catering: Ravishing Radish
Video: Pixel Dust Weddings
Photography: Natalie Jayne Taylor
Content Creator: EV Content .content
Floral: Callarose & Co.
Dessert: Aha Sugar Co.
Coffee cart: Creature Coffee Co
Signage: Malti Treasures
DJ & Photobooth: Orion Entertainment
Live Music: JB Entertainment
Live Artist: Bowtie & Brush
Rentals: CORT Party Rental
AV: BLS
Shuttle Services: A&A Limo & Bus Services
Today, WIPA Seattle members gathered at for an afternoon to soak up the sunshine, enjoy the waterfront views, network with other creatives, and receive a behind-the-scenes look at one of Seattle’s most iconic venues. ☀️🌊
A special thank you to Victoria and the entire Edgewater team for welcoming us so warmly and for leading such a thoughtful tour of the venue. We are so grateful for your hospitality and for sharing your beautiful space with our community.
These member connects continue to remind us that some of the most valuable moments in our industry happen when we simply make time to gather, connect, and learn from one another.
Thank you to everyone who joined us. We loved spending the afternoon with you and can’t wait to see you at the next one. 🫶
🌈 Seattle Pride Parade registration is now open! 🌈
Please join us in our 3rd annual Pride Parade as a Seattle events group! WIPA, ILEA, NACE, MPI and PCMA will be joining together in celebration of marriage FOR ALL!
WHO: All members and non-members of the event community (family + partners of members, welcome!)
WHAT: Seattle Pride Parade!
WHERE: 4th & Union to 2nd & Denny Way
WHEN: Sunday, June 28th, 10am - 2pm
COST: Free for members of ILEA, NACE, WIPA, PCMA, and MPI
$25 for non-members - everyone in the events community is welcome to join us!
An after party will be hosted by PCMA at the Element by Marriot- more details to come...
🏳️🌈 We hope to see you there in all your rainbow glory! 🏳️🌈
https://www.ileaseattle.com/event-details/seattle-pride-parade-2026
05/20/2026
Thank you EH Photography for capturing our event!
THANK YOU CREATIVE PARTNERS!
Educators:
Venue and Catering:
Planner and Designer:
Videographer:
Photo:
Floral:
DJ:
Linens:
Photo Booth: .us_
Attendee Guide:
Speciality Rentals:
Coffee Cart:
Content Creator:
Hotel Sponsor:
Chapstick Favors:
05/20/2026
Coffee, connection, and one of Seattle’s most iconic waterfront venues ☕
WIPA members, join us on June 1st from 1:00–3:00 PM for our next Member Connect at the beautiful Edgewater Hotel.
We’ll spend the afternoon touring the property, networking with fellow wedding professionals, and enjoying complimentary coffee together while taking in the stunning waterfront atmosphere that makes such a memorable Seattle destination.
🚗 Complimentary valet available from 1–4 PM
👫 Members only
✍️ RSVP required
RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSem2l-BZ9a8jc1CjlXV7e6W9epS8HUpJwdm0LMhUdsFG-WQhQ/viewform
We can’t wait to see you there!
05/19/2026
Please join us in welcoming our newest members! 🙌
We’re so excited to have these talented wedding professionals join our growing community.
This is a new tradition we’re starting to recognize our newest members each month. As we get it going, if we happen to miss anything or anyone, please let us know so we can be sure to correct it! 🤍
Drop a warm welcome in the comments and help us celebrate our newest members! 🎉
