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Stop scrolling for a moment—and take this in. 🤍

This is what wellness looks like when an industry chooses to pause, reconnect and pour back into the people who spend so much time caring for others.

Our annual wellness experience, The Wellness Advantage, was more than a beautiful gathering. It was a space to breathe, learn, reset and remember that exceptional service begins with supported people.

Thank you to our featured speaker, Charessa Sawyer, LMSW, CEP, for reminding us that managing our energy—not simply our time—can transform how we lead, serve and live.
@eventtherapynetwork

To our creative partners: every light, sound, floral, candle and thoughtful detail helped create the feeling captured in this film. And to Danny of @newrezmedia—thank you for preserving it so beautifully. 🎥

Cover Photo: @gabrielarojas.co

OUR CREATIVE PARTNERS

@eventfactor
@flcompletewellness
@mydrap_northamerica
@newrezmedia
@continuumdjs
@teajamstudio
@placeofaroma
@soundbathweddingco
@miamicenterpieces
@blackpearllimousine
@crjentertainment_
@reverie_social
@differentlookrentals
@gabrielarojas.co
@lova_candles
@poshrentalsmiami
@ritzcarltonkeybiscayne

To our Board of Directors: thank you for the long hours, the unseen work and the heart you continue to pour into this chapter.

@fabuluxeevents
@eventsbycarmen
@ohnikioccasions
@dejavusweets
@cortiellaphotography
@bydelsie
@kissthismakeup
@caponeandco
@vreventsandco
@djjerren
@soundbathweddingco

This is what we stand for: education with purpose, community with heart, intentional connection and a place where every member feels supported.

This is WIPA. This is community. This is wellness in motion. 🤍

#WIPASEFL #TheWellnessAdvantage #WIPACommunity #WeddingProfessionals #CreativePartners SouthFloridaEvents MiamiEvents WellnessInMotion taken in The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami by @wipasefl

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17 days ago

THE DECKS ARE SET. THE BATTLE IS ON. YOU DECIDE. 🎧

WIPA SEFL members, get ready for Battle of the DJs—an electric evening where nightlife, nostalgia, and friendly competition collide.

Choose your side, cheer for your favorite, and experience an unforgettable night featuring a full bar, chef-passed bites, a curated carving station, and indulgent sweets.

Come dressed as your ultimate Music Muse, inspired by the artist, genre, or musical era that moves you. Style Guide? In Bio.

📅 Tuesday, October 27, 2026
⏰ Event: 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Stache | 109 SW 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
🎟️ Exclusively for WIPA SEFL Members

Early registration is $75 through October 7.

Register now through the link in our bio.

#WIPASEFL #BattleOfTheDJs #MembersOnly #FortLauderdaleEvents #southfloridaevents taken in Fort Lauderdale, Florida by @wipasefl

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18 days ago

Wellness is found in the details. ✨

At The Wellness Advantage, every element was thoughtfully designed to invite our community to slow down, connect, and be fully present—from the soft, organic florals to the layered textures and warm candlelight.

This is what wellness-centered event design can feel like: beautiful, intentional, and grounded in connection.

Thank you to the incredible creative partners who brought this meaningful experience to life:

@eventfactor
@flcompletewellness
@mydrap_northamerica
@newrezmedia
@continuumdjs
@teajamstudio
@placeofaroma
@soundbathweddingco
@miamicenterpieces
@blackpearllimousine
@crjentertainment_
@reverie_social
@differentlookrentals
@gabrielarojas.co
@lova_candles
@poshrentalsmiami
@eventtherapynetwork
@ritzcarltonkeybiscayne

📸 Photography: @gabrielarojas.co

#TheWellnessAdvantage #WIPASEFL #WellnessEvent #EventDesignInspiration #SouthFloridaEvents MiamiEventProfessionals WeddingIndustry LuxuryEventDesign Wellness is found in the details. ✨

At The Wellness Advantage, every element was thoughtfully designed to invite our community to slow down, connect, and be fully present—from the soft, organic florals to the layered textures and warm candlelight.

This is what wellness-centered event design can feel like: beautiful, intentional, and grounded in connection.

Thank you to the incredible creative partners who brought this meaningful experience to life:

@eventfactor
@flcompletewellness
@mydrap_northamerica
@newrezmedia
@continuumdjs
@teajamstudio
@placeofaroma
@soundbathweddingco
@miamicenterpieces
@blackpearllimousine
@crjentertainment_
@reverie_social
@differentlookrentals
@gabrielarojas.co
@lova_candles
@poshrentalsmiami
@eventtherapynetwork
@ritzcarltonkeybiscayne

📸 Photography: @gabrielarojas.co

#TheWellnessAdvantage #WIPASEFL #WellnessEvent #EventDesignInspiration #SouthFloridaEvents #MiamiEventProfessionals #WeddingIndustry #LuxuryEventDesign taken in The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami by @wipasefl

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7 days ago

Palm Beach, we’re coming. ✨

Save the date—December 3, 2026, at The Belgrove Resort & Spa. Something unforgettable is on the horizon. 💙

#WIPASEFL #SaveTheDate #palmbeachevents #weddingprofessionals Palm Beach, we’re coming. ✨

Save the date—December 3, 2026, at The Belgrove Resort & Spa. Something unforgettable is on the horizon. 💙

#WIPASEFL #SaveTheDate #PalmBeachEvents taken in The Belgrove by @wipasefl

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11 days ago

Impeccable design is felt long before it is seen.

The inspiration for The Wellness Advantage came to me during one of my morning runs.

There is something about those early hours. The quiet before the day begins. The rhythm of movement. The freedom to simply be, without the expectation of doing anything for anyone else.

I wanted to create an experience that offered that same feeling.

A moment to exhale.

To step away from the demands of an industry devoted to serving others and, for once, be on the receiving end of that same level of care.

Every element of the experience was considered through that lens. The softness of the room. The warmth of candlelight. The organic movement of the florals. The intimacy of the seating. The way guests were welcomed, nourished, and invited to reconnect with themselves and one another.

Nothing was designed simply to be beautiful. Every detail had a purpose.

Because true hospitality is not about how much we do for someone. It is about how deeply considered they feel in our presence.

As Director of Programs for @wipasefl and Founder and Creative Director of DELSIE, it was a privilege to lead the creative direction, design, and production of an experience that brought together two things I believe should always exist in harmony: impeccable design and intentional hospitality.

An experience that was not simply seen, but felt.

And that, to me, is the art of creating something exceptional.

Speaker — @iamcharessa
Venue & Catering — @ritzcarltonkeybiscayne
Photographer — @gabrielarojas.co
Cinematographer — @newrezmedia
Meditation Experience — @soundbathweddingco
Ear Seed Experience — @flcompletewellness
Pearl Wax Candles — @lova_candles
Branded Napkins — @mydrap_northamerica
Transportation — @blackpearllimousine
Floral Design — @miamicenterpieces
Floral Distributors - @jetfreshflowers @quality_wholesale
DJ — @continuumdjs
Steel Pan Drummer — @crjentertainment_
Audio Visual, Lighting & Draping — @eventfactor
Fine Stationery — @teajamstudio
Chairs, Bars & Furniture — @poshrentalsmiami
Tabletop Rentals — @differentlookrentals
Linens — @reverie_social
Guest Gift — @placeofaroma
Concept Curation, Planning & Design : @bydelsie taken in The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami by @wipasefl

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11 days ago

Wellness was not simply discussed—it was experienced.

From ear seeds and beautiful guest gifts to scent, stationery and thoughtful takeaways, each touchpoint invited our guests to engage through the senses and carry a little of the experience home.

Creative partners:
Audio Visual, Lighting & Draping | @eventfactor
Auricular Wellness & Ear Seed Experience | @flcompletewellness + @melissadesouzawellness
Branded Napkins | @mydrap_northamerica
Cinematography | @newrezmedia
DJ & Event Entertainment | @continuumdjs
Fine Stationery | @teajamstudio
Guest Gift | @placeofaroma
Guided Sound Bath Experience | @soundbathweddingco
Floral Centerpieces & Event Décor | @miamicenterpieces
Luxury Candles | @lova_candles
Rentals | @poshrentalsmiami
Photography: @gabrielarojas.co
Venue: @ritzcarltonkeybiscayne

#WellnessExperience #ExperientialEvents #WIPASEFL #TheWellnessAdvantage #SouthFloridaEventProfessionals taken in The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami by @wipasefl

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12 days ago

Can we set the tone for today?

Before asking our guests to learn, lead or connect, we invited them to pause.

Through sound, breath and stillness, the room settled into one shared moment of intention. The Wellness Advantage was created as more than a luncheon—it was permission for our industry to slow down and reconnect with itself.

Experience: @soundbathweddingco
Candle ambiance: @lova_candles
Production environment: @eventfactor
Photography: @gabrielarojas.co

#SoundBathExperience #EventProfessionalWellness #TheWellnessAdvantage #WIPASEFL #miamiwellness

Candles Galore

Mood set.

Mood Created.

Captured. Before asking our guests to learn, lead or connect, we invited them to pause.

Through sound, breath and stillness, the room settled into one shared moment of intention. The Wellness Advantage was created as more than a luncheon—it was permission for our industry to slow down and reconnect with itself.

Experience: @soundbathweddingco
Candle ambiance: @lova_candles
Production environment: @eventfactor
Photography: @gabrielarojas.co

#SoundBathExperience #EventProfessionalWellness #TheWellnessAdvantage #WIPASEFL #MiamiWellness taken in The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami by @wipasefl

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12 days ago

A room can be beautiful—and still make you feel something.

Every floral, linen, place setting, napkin, chair and lighting detail was selected to create a warm, restorative environment for South Florida’s wedding and event professionals.

We THANK YOU!

Creative partners:
@miamicenterpieces @reverie_social @differentlookrentals @poshrentalsmiami @eventfactor @teajamstudio

Audio Visual, Lighting & Draping | @eventfactor
Auricular Wellness & Ear Seed Experience | @flcompletewellness + @melissadesouzawellness
Branded Napkins | @mydrap_northamerica
Cinematography | @newrezmedia
DJ & Event Entertainment | @continuumdjs
Fine Stationery | @teajamstudio
Guest Gift | @placeofaroma
Guided Sound Bath Experience | @soundbathweddingco
Floral Centerpieces & Event Décor | @miamicenterpieces
Luxury Candles | @lova_candles
Rentals | @poshrentalsmiami
Photography: @gabrielarojas.co
Venue: @ritzcarltonkeybiscayne

#LuxuryEventDesign #MiamiEventDesign #WIPASEFL #TheWellnessAdvantage #creativepartnership taken in Key Biscayne, Florida by @wipasefl

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15 days ago

Before the conversations, the wellness experiences and the moments of connection, there was the setting.

The Wellness Advantage began at @ritzcarltonkeybiscayne—where coastal calm, thoughtful hospitality and the beauty of Key Biscayne created the perfect foundation for our day. Let us take you back on way, this room was impeccable.

Transportation support: @blackpearllimousine
Photography: @gabrielarojas.co

#TheWellnessAdvantage #WIPASEFL #RitzCarltonKeyBiscayne #MiamiEvents #SouthFloridaEvents Before the conversations, the wellness experiences and the moments of connection, there was the setting.

The Wellness Advantage began at @ritzcarltonkeybiscayne—where coastal calm, thoughtful hospitality and the beauty of Key Biscayne created the perfect foundation for our day.

Transportation support: @blackpearllimousine
Photography: @gabrielarojas.co

#TheWellnessAdvantage #WIPASEFL #RitzCarltonKeyBiscayne #MiamiEvents #SouthFloridaEvents taken in The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami by @wipasefl

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15 days ago

HELLLLLOOOOOO! 👋🏽

Are you looking for a meaningful way to serve and help shape South Florida’s wedding and events community in 2027? Consider applying for the WIPA South Florida Board of Directors.

We’re looking for kind, collaborative, creative, and committed professionals who are ready to share their talents, support our members, and help our chapter continue to grow.

This year has been filled with education, connection, community, unforgettable experiences, and incredible collaborations—and we’re only getting started.

If you’re passionate about leadership, service, and making an impact within our industry, we would love to have you on board.

Applications are open through September 30. Visit the link in our bio to apply.

With love,
The WIPA South Florida Board of Directors 💚

#WIPA #WIPASEFL #WIPASouthFlorida #CallForLeaders #weddingindustryprofessionals taken in Palm Beach, Florida by @wipasefl

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