Upcoming Southern California Events

Join us in the wild!

Our final educational event will be on Nov. 4th at the breathtaking, brand-new Mkutano House at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

This isn’t just a lunch, it’s an expedition! You’ll be dining in a stunning, open-air pavilion overlooking Elephant Valley, watching the majestic herd roam freely against a beautiful savanna backdrop.

To match this incredible setting, we are thrilled to have Anthony Head, Director of Revenue from PartySlate, who will be leading an exclusive masterclass “Conquering Inbox Chaos to Reclaim Your Creative Freedom”. He’ll be teaching us AI email workflow tips that you can implement right away. This is your ultimate tool for efficiency helping you conquer your inbox and streamline your daily operations so you can focus on your creativity and scaling your brand.

The adventure continues because this is an all-access experience!. Your event ticket unlocks complimentary admission to the Safari Park right after lunch!

Registration is open so see you in the wild!

November 4, 2026
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA 92027

Member Early Bird: $99 (Until 10/19)
Regular member: $119 (10/20-10/26)
Future member: $139

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Luncheon & Education
2:00 pm- 5:00 pm: Admission into the Zoo ($78 value)

Complimentary general parking.

We will also be hosting a FREE members Coffee & Conversation on Nov. 5th from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm at the Lake House in San Marcos in partnership with Refined and Co. Additional information will be coming with hotel options and event details on our Instagram page.

If you have any questions about the event, please contact us here.

Southern California Board Of Directors

We are excited to welcome our WIPA Southern California Chapter Board of Directors. These Directors are esteemed professionals whose passion for our industry is evident in the work they produce. Their presence in Southern California will allow the growth of WIPA so we can continue to bring new standards, education and sense of community to all wedding professionals.

PRESIDENT

Jasmine Clouser
Couture Cakery

VICE PRESIDENT

Erika Bowers
Erika’s Elegance Weddings and Events

WIPA Southern California

TREASURER

Kevin Gaylor
Musical Phunktions Ent.

WIPA SoCal

SECRETARY

Lisa Mendiaz
A Social Affair Events

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

Carol Keiner
The Blushing Details

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP

Trista McCracken
Trista Maja Photography

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP RETENTION

Hillary Allbritton
Elizabeth Grace Floral

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DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING

OPEN

WIPA SoCal

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

Claudia Brade
Shescloudy Calligraphy

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DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS

OPEN

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DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATION

OPEN

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Brittany De La Vara
Hyatt HB

WIPA Southern California

DIRECTOR OF SPONSORSHIP

Ricardo Delgado
Irises Designs

 

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