Upcoming North Carolina Events

WIPA NC ANNUAL FRIENDSGIVING
Hi WIPA Friends!
It’s time for one of our very favorite events of the year!
We’re so excited to gather around the table, get cozy, and celebrate another incredible year together at our Q4 Friendsgiving!
Join us on Wednesday, November 4 at 6:00 PM at Carolina Grove in Hillsborough, NC for an evening filled with good food, great company, and all the Friendsgiving feels.
And for our WIPA NC members, we have a little something extra! Following Friendsgiving, we’ll be hosting a members-only After Hours event. Please be sure to select and purchase your ticket for After Hours when you register, as it will be a separate registration from the main Friendsgiving event.
We can’t wait to cozy up with all of you, raise a glass, and celebrate this incredible WIPA community. ![]()
EVENT DETAILS
Venue: Carolina Grove | 1001 Lipscomb Grove Church Rd Hillsborough, NC 27278
Date: November 4, 2026 | 6 PM
REGISTRATION
Members: $125
Non-Members: $175
Members-Only After Party: $25
Grab your tickets and join us for one of our favorite nights of the year!
North Carolina Board Of Directors
We are excited to present our WIPA North Carolina Chapter Board of Directors. These Directors are esteemed professionals whose passion for our industry is evident in the work they produce. Their presence will allow the growth of WIPA so we can continue to bring new standards, education and sense of community to all wedding professionals.

PRESIDENT
Demi Mabry
Demi Mabry Photography

VICE PRESIDENT
Lauren O’Brien
Lauren O & Co.

TREASURER
Joseph Tyler Reese
The Reeses

SECRETARY
Alicia White
Alicia White Photography

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Lauren Watson
Lion House

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
Megan Gielow
Megan Gielow

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP RETENTION
Kendra Martin
Kendra Martin Photography

DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
Marissa Davis
Reign Beauty Co

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Diana Sullivan
Jubilee Events

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
Natasha Churches
Aisle & Co.

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATION
Ashley Herrera
Party Reflections

DIRECTOR OF SPONSORSHIP
Chanel Moore
Chanel Productions

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Chris Hodge
Kevin Lear on Main

DIRECTOR AT LARGE: PROGRAMS
Kasie Harold
Near & Far Event Co
DIRECTOR AT LARGE: MARKETING & COMMUNICATION
Drew Coleman
Drew Coleman Films
Connect With WIPA North Carolina
To contact the North Carolina you can contact the chapter directly, please click here.











