Upcoming Atlanta Events
Swan Song
WIPA Atlanta’s Biggest Event of the Year ![]()
We’re closing out 2026 with Swan Song, WIPA Atlanta’s biggest event of the year and one you won’t want to hear about after the fact.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of connection, inspiration, and celebration featuring Akeshi Akinseye of Kesh Events. Together, we’ll explore the world of luxury, creating desire, and delivering the unexpected, surrounded by Atlanta’s wedding and event community.
Come ready to reconnect with familiar faces, make new connections, get inspired, and celebrate another incredible year with WIPA Atlanta.
Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 6–9 PM
InterContinental Buckhead | 3315 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326
WIPA MEMBERS ONLY: The evening doesn’t end at 9! WIPA members are invited to stay for an exclusive Members-Only hour from 9–10 PM to keep the party going.
ATTIRE: Cocktail attire in black, white, fuchsia, chartreuse, or any combination of the four.
If there’s one WIPA Atlanta event you make room for this year, make it Swan Song.
Ticket Prices
Early Bird: $100 Members | $150 Non-members
Regular: $125 Members | $175 Non-members
Walk-ins are not available for this event.
Atlanta Board Of Directors
We are excited to welcome our WIPA Atlanta Chapter Board of Directors. These Directors are esteemed professionals whose passion for our industry is evident in the work they produce. Their presence in Atlanta will allow the growth of WIPA so we can continue to bring new standards, education and sense of community to all wedding professionals.

PRESIDENT
Shelly Danz
Atlanta Party Connection

VICE PRESIDENT
Banu Gatto
Atlanta Style Weddings Magazine

TREASURER
Martin Collins
Rosendale Events
SECRETARY
Todd Graham
Todd Graham Photography

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
N/A

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
Toryn Lankford
Exquisite Sounds Entertainment

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP RETENTION
Kimberly Roberts
Epting Events Catering & Design

DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING
Shantara Strickland
CM Production

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Kirsten Palladino
Kiraflora

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
Dabney Smith
Dabney & Co

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATION
Maria Andrea ‘Drei’ Alquiros
Creative Pandas Design

DIRECTOR OF SPONSORSHIP
Kate Weber
District Catering & Events

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
OPEN
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