30/07/2026
My first WIPA Connecticut event and… wow. wow. wow. ✨
Beautiful design, thoughtful conversations, familiar faces, new friendships, and an inspiring talk on AI and the wedding industry from Bryan Rafanelli. It’s hard to overstate how valuable it is to simply be in a room with people who understand this industry.
How lucky am I that a “work event” looks like this? 😍 I love me a dance floor, selfies, meaningful conversations over late night pizza… and you know I can’t resist dressing to a themed event. 💁🏻♀️
Huge thank you to everyone who made the evening happen. I’m leaving with a full cup and lucky that I get to do it all again tonight at wipaboston. Who am I seeing there? ✨
SPONSORS
Venue- The Litchfield Inn
Designer- Gather & Lounge
Caterer- ONTHEMARC Catered Events
Tent- The Greenwich Tent Company
Speaker- Bryan Rafanelli of Rafanelli Events
Florist- MIMOSA FLORAL DESIGN
Photographer- Danforth Neal | Destination Wedding Photographers
Videographer- Dryden & Emily Glod | Destination Wedding Photo + Video
Content Creator- Wedding Content Creation | Hudson Valley & NYC
Stationery & Signage- Shannon Vindiola
Music-Groovin' You Entertainment
Hair & Makeup- Kara Delfino | CT Bridal Hair & Makeup
Rentals- Party Rental Ltd.
Linens- Nuage Designs
Lighting & Drapery- Shindig Lighting
Furniture Rental- Highstyle Event Rentals Gather & Lounge
Portrait Studio- The Absolute Best Thing
Living Statues- TEN31 Productions
Restroom- King Looey | A Boutique Mobile Restroom Service
Bartending- Cody & Camille Goldstein
Financial Sponsor- Forma Management
Oysters- Connecticut Oyster Shucking & Raw Bar Catering
Liquor-Litchfield Distillery
Cider- Orchard Hill Cider
Staffing-PrimeTime Event Staffing
AV- Ramar Events