Zambia’s first and only weddings and events association. Dedicated to promoting ethics and excelle
A community of like-minded professionals dedicated to advancing ethics, excellence, and professionalism in the weddings and events industry, The International Weddings and Events Service Providers Association (IWESPA) brings together the highest-caliber talent in the Zambian events marketplace—and works to uplift the Zambian events industry both locally and in the eyes of the world. We are proud t
o offer a curated, cohesive directory of gold-standard professionals where potential clientele can turn as they seek out best-in-class vendors for their event needs. Members benefit from ongoing opportunities for increased brand exposure, live coaching and mentorship from renowned industry leaders, and enhanced credibility amongst clientele. Joining IWESPA:
-Adds credibility to your name
-Lets potential clients know you’ve been vetted by industry experts
-Provides additional exposure and opportunities for your brand
-Gives you access to insightful live coaching from renowned industry pros
-Offers a trusted space where you can network and collaborate with other high-caliber pros
-Comes with tons of perks, goodies + discounts (we love to spoil our members!)
Congratulations, Fazila on your remarkable achievement! Your dedication and talent have truly shone through, earning you awards for Best Wedding Cakes, Best Novelty Cakes, Outstanding Cake Entrepreneur, and Cake of the Year. Your success reflects the excellence of our IWESPA mentorship program, and we’re proud to have you as a winning member of our team. Here’s to more well-deserved accolades in the future!
Congratulations to our IWESPA mentee on winning the Outstanding Performance Male Baker of the Year 2023 at the Top Bakers Award Nigeria !We’re incredibly proud of your achievements and can’t wait to witness the continued success on your inspiring journey.
Unlock Your Design Potential: Join Our Exclusive Webinar on Budgeting, Proposals, and Recognizing Your Value! 📑
We are thrilled to invite you to an engaging and insightful webinar, "How to Budget and Present Proposals While Recognizing Your Value as a Designer," hosted by the dynamic duo of — Timo and Stefan. 💫
In this exclusive session, Timo and Stefan will share their wealth of experience in the design industry, providing valuable insights into budgeting effectively, crafting compelling proposals, and, most importantly, recognizing your value as a designer.
What to expect:
1. Budgeting Mastery: Learn practical tips and strategies for creating realistic and effective budgets tailored to your design projects.
2. Proposal Perfection: Discover the secrets to crafting persuasive proposals that showcase your creative vision and resonate with clients.
3. Recognizing Your Value: Gain confidence in understanding and communicating the unique value you bring as a designer.
4. Q&A Session: Get your burning questions answered by seasoned experts in the field.
Further Information:
📅 Date: November 30, 2023
🕕 Time: 12pm EST (7pm CAT)
🌐 Where: For registration send us a DM with the code "DesignPotential"
👥 This session is FREE for everyone.
💡Whether you're a seasoned designer looking to enhance your skills or a newcomer eager to make a mark in the industry, this webinar is a must-attend event.
Take advantage of this opportunity to elevate your design game and set yourself apart in a competitive market.
🔗 Send us a message to secure your spot!
We look forward to your virtual presence on November 30 at 12pm EST for an evening of inspiration and knowledge-sharing. See you there! 🌟
🌸 Join Our Floral Journey: Bringing Pinterest Flowers to Life! 🌼
Flower Enthusiasts and Event Planners, Are you ready to embark on a delightful floral adventure? 🌺
Unlock flower care and maintenance secrets and discover the art of managing destination flowers in our upcoming webinar. We invite you to join us for an extraordinary session that will transform your Pinterest flower inspirations into breathtaking realities. 💐
What to Expect:
📌 Expert Insights: Our seasoned florists and IWESPA Mentor Elfi and Sylvia will share their wisdom on flower care and preservation, ensuring your blooms stay fresh and vibrant.
🌼 Creative Design Tips: Learn how to turn your flower visions into stunning arrangements for any occasion.
🌹 Destination Flower Logistics: Unravel the complexities of sourcing and managing flowers worldwide for your special events.
🌸 Q&A Session: Get answers to your burning floral questions from our floral experts.
Further Information:
📅 Date: 20 November 2023
🕒 Time: 6am PST (4pm CAT)
🖥️ Where: for registration send us a DM with the code "FloralWebinar"
👥 This session is FREE for everyone.
This is your chance to become a flower connoisseur and master the logistics of bringing Pinterest-worthy flowers to life. Whether you're a professional event planner or simply passionate about flowers, this webinar is tailored for you!
Take advantage of this blooming opportunity! 🌼 Send us a message and reserve your spot now!
Let's transform your flower dreams into reality together! 🌺
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Here's why you should join :
1️⃣ Curated Excellence: By becoming part of our elite group, you'll gain access to a carefully curated list of suppliers and vendors who represent the crème de la crème of the industry. Set yourself apart in the marketplace! 🌟
2️⃣ Community and Collaboration: Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned veteran, our thriving community offers ongoing networking, connection, innovation, coaching, and skills transfer. Stay at the forefront of your field with IWESPA! 🫱🏼🫲🏾
3️⃣ Tailored Membership: We offer a range of membership tiers based on your years in business and desired benefits. Even new businesses can highlight their high standards, training, and ethics as a unique selling point. Flexibility at its finest! 💼
Join us and discover why IWESPA is the solution for your business growth and professional development. 💫
Excited to showcase the great work from some of our members and — a beautiful collaboration! ✨
"HAPPY 59TH INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!
The collaboration was inspired by Zambia's 59th independence day, celebrating the nation's vibrant spirit and the colors of its flag. Just as the flag represents unity and natural beauty, our collaboration seeks to unite people and celebrate the beauty in our shared creativity.
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Reintroducing : Elevating the Creative Industry ✨
Are you ready to take your journey to the next legen in the competitive world of weddings and events? Look no further! At IWESPA, we calling all creatives professionals and understand your unique challenges. We are here to provide the support and opportunities you need to succeed. 💪🏾
Through membership, mentorship, training, networking, and more we connect Zambian weddings and events service providers to each other and the international community. Let's elevate the creative industry together! Your success is our mission.
Join the IWESPA community and be part of the change 🌍 Embrace the future of creativity 💫
When professional relationships turn into friendships, magic happens. It's the shared experiences, the laughter, and the support that transform a simple connection into something truly special. Whether it's exploring a new city, tackling a challenging project, or simply grabbing a cup of coffee, these moments create a bond that goes beyond the work. And when we have friends who understand our goals, our struggles, and our passions, we become unstoppable. So here's to the new professional relationships that turn into lifelong friendships - may we continue to inspire, uplift, and support each other every step of the way. ✨
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Connections are the threads that weave together the tapestry of our lives, and there's no better way to strengthen those bonds than by embarking on a journey of discovery and adventure. Africa, with its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cultures, and warm-hearted people, is a place that has the power to transform us in ways we never thought possible. And when we share that experience with new friends, it becomes even more meaningful. From the bustling markets of Marrakech to the serene savannas of the Serengeti, every moment spent exploring this incredible continent is a reminder of the beauty and diversity that exists in our world. Our first Experience Africa trip was showcasing the beauty of Zambia and the incredible opportunities and potential that she has to offer for the luxury events industry. It was hosted at the beautiful ✨
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Some of our favorite moments from the visit Africa - Zambia edition trip. Stay tuned for more highlights we will share soon. ✨
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🕊 Minimalist place settings speak straight to our heart. Colour may pop and sequins may sparkle—but all-white has a quiet confidence that can’t be replicated. Tell us, wedding pros, what types of tablescape aesthetics are your clients requesting most these days?
The international weddings and events service providers association today joins the rest of the world in celebrating Africa Freedom Day in honour of all Africans who fought for the Africa we live in today.
Happy Africa Day ✊🏾
Wondering how to position your services for ultimate profitability? 1:1 coaching sessions are available to all IWESPA members. Apply today via the link in our bio.
Normalise this please. 👏 Fulfilment and happiness are certainly things worth working toward, but they aren’t the only emotions that are acceptable.
It’s OK to not be OK.
To be sad.
Tired.
Grieving.
Confused.
Empty.
Unsure.
Acknowledging those emotions and learning to sit in the discomfort of each is how we grow. Brushing them under the rug and refusing to acknowledge their existence, on the other hand, is how we stay stagnant.
Some days, staying sane while you build a business comes down to the power of breath. The next time an unwelcome surprise comes your way—inhale, exhale, and remind yourself to respond rather than just react.
Inspirational quotes are nice and all…but our favourite fuel is an iced chai. Tell us—what gets you through Monday mornings (aside from the snooze button)?
We hope you all stepped into the NEW YEAR with sheer excitement and drive to take on what 2023 has for us.
Here’s wishing you a productive and prosperous new year ahead.
Let’s 2023 🥳
You 👏 Are 👏 Enough 👏 (Louder now for the people in the back.)
This is a total swoon (!!!) moment for us. We love a soft silk ribbon and a single botanical stem. Tell us, wedding pros, what design elements make you go weak in the knees?
Two dirty words we don’t say often enough in business settings: mental health.
But the thing is: mental health is not some secret piece of your life that’s separate from your business. In so many ways, your mental health has *everything* to do with your business.
When we’re run down, depressed, isolated, or experiencing a mental-health episode, we can’t create and collaborate to our fullest capacity. We can’t answer emails. We can’t pitch clients. We can’t give our business the love it needs to thrive.
So here’s your daily reminder to be dogged when it comes to noticing, staying on top of, and treating mental health issues. Doing so is paramount for your own health and the health of that brand you’re working so hard to build.
Wonder if our to-do list will take care of itself while we whisk away on an island getaway like….
Of all the business investments we can make, investing in our health is the most important.
⏸ Step away from the screen.
☀️Get some fresh air.
💧Drink water.
⚽️Play with your kids.
💃🏻Dance to your favourite album.
🌿Eat something straight from the earth.
Nurture your soul with good company, real food, loud laughter, and the great outdoors. Your business will thrive because of it. We promise.
As we are coming to the close of 2022, we have been through some really exciting projects and we are really proud of where iwespa has come from.
As we approached the end of year, we decided to honor our mentors and mentees that are based in Zambia for a group lunch.
It was such an amazing time. On the agenda was everything from our personal businesses, our challenges, our wins and our experiences in terms of business, how to follow systems and be disciplined in order to be successful. We got to learn from each other and realized that we all go through the same things so we need to work together.
It was a beautiful vision to see our mentors and mentees on one table sharing food, life experiences and it was also great to hear the mentees talk about how the association has helped them this far.
What a heartwarming experience it was.
Thank you to the mentors and mentees who took the time to join us and for those that couldn’t physically make it, we hope to break bread with you on the next one soon.
Thank you to ALL our board members and advisors for all the support this year be it physical or virtual. We truly are grateful for all you do.
Burning the candle at both ends trying to get your business afloat without support? You’re far too brilliant for that. Join the IWESPA community and gain access to…
🤍Preferred rates from vendors and industry discounts
🤍Regular brand spotlights in our members directory
🤍Time-saving business templates
🤍Reliable legal advice
🤍1:1 coaching from industry-leading experts
🤍An incredible network that leads to long-standing relationships and referrals
🤍Surprise treats (we love to spoil our members!)
Apply today via the link in our bio.
🚫 Perfect is shallow, transparent, surface-level.
💯 Authentic is deep, honest, substantive.
As you’re building your business—it can be so easy to think you need to come across as “perfect” to clients and collaborators. But the truth is—particularly in a service industry like ours—people don’t want perfect; they want REAL.
Clients want to connect with you on a human level. They want to know they'll actually enjoy being around the people who are planning their event or taking their photographs. They don’t want a hollow shell of a human—they want YOU.
We love the unlikeliness of a desert landscape. 🌵 It’s not unlike the notion of building a business from the ground up. Others may see growth in such an environment as impossible or unlikely. But they would be wrong. Life’s entire job is to exist—and it will find a way to do so, so long as we give it a little light.☀️
👠 Grab your favourite shoes and get ready to step into your success like a BOSS. We’ll be cheering you on—and providing the mentoring you need to make it—every step of the way.
So true. When you’re building a business or working toward a dream, the journey can feel long and perilous. But the truth is—you’re so much closer than you think. By just taking simple daily steps toward your goals, you’re worlds ahead of most people who are often too afraid to start.
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