WIPA SoCal

Creative Partner Spotlight | Adriana Bravo Adriana Bravo
We are excited to welcome Adriana Bravo Adriana Bravo as a Creative Partner for Booked & In Demand: The Brand Advantage You’re Missing.
Adriana is a Los Angeles–based vocalist known for creating a warm, polished, and inviting atmosphere through thoughtful live performances. Specializing exclusively in live vocal and instrumental music, she curates entertainment for weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings throughout Southern California and beyond.
Whether performing as a solo acoustic artist or carefully selecting the perfect ensemble, Adriana designs each musical experience with intention — enhancing the atmosphere, inviting connection, and allowing guests to fully engage in the moment.
For an event rooted in Every Seat Has a Story, we are honored to have Adriana help set the tone through music that feels welcoming, elegant, and deeply connected to the experience.
Join us on Wednesday, August 19 at Wedding and Event Venue | Film Location | Immersive Experiences The Ebell of Los Angeles.

📍 The Ebell of Los Angeles
🗓️ Wednesday, August 19, 2026
🎟️ Registration link in bio
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Mark your calendar! WIPA SoCal is partnering with Waymakers Huntington Beach Youth Shelter Waymakers Huntington Beach Youth Shelter for a special day of giving back.

🎨 Volunteer Day: Paint & Cupcake Decorating
📅 Tuesday, August 25th (new date from previous post)
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

We’re looking for 20 WIPA SoCal member volunteers to spend the day bringing smiles to the youth at the Waymakers Huntington Beach Youth Shelter through painting activities and cupcake decorating.

The Waymakers Huntington Beach Youth Shelter provides 24/7 emergency housing, meals, counseling, life skills training, and educational support for homeless, runaway, and at-risk youth ages 11–17. Their mission is to provide a safe, home-like environment while helping youth heal, build life skills, reunite with family when possible, and achieve long-term stability.

👕 Volunteers also have the option to purchase a WIPASoCal volunteer shirt for $15.

Can’t join us on August 27? You can still make a difference! We will be collecting school supplies for Waymakers at our Wedding and Event Venue | Film Location | Immersive Experiences Ebell of Los Angeles Event on August 19th. Please see the supply list.

Every volunteer, donation, and school supply makes an impact. Thank you for helping us support this incredible organization and the youth they serve. 💙

To register to volunteer, please visit out Linkree in our bio.

Meet the sweetest Creative Partner of the experience. ✨
We’re excited to welcome Nika Yazdani, Pastry Chef as a Creative Partner for Booked & In Demand: The Brand Advantage You’re Missing.
Helmed by pastry chef Nika Yazdani, Nika Yazdani, Pastry Chef creates made-to-order confections using the finest ingredients from their studio in Sherman Oaks, CA. Each cake and pastry is thoughtfully crafted around the client’s vision, transforming dessert from a final course into a true centerpiece.
Their work is a beautiful reminder that brand advantage is found in the details — the artistry, care, and signature touch that make clients remember your name.
Come indulge in a beautifully curated dessert experience by Sugar Studio on Wednesday, August 19.
📍 The Ebell of Los Angeles
🗓️ Wednesday, August 19, 2026
🎟️ Registration link in bio

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Mark your calendar! WIPA SoCal is partnering with  Waymakers Huntington Beach Youth Shelter Waymakers Huntington Beach Youth Shelter for a special day of giving back.

🎨 Volunteer Day: Paint & Cupcake Decorating
📅 Thursday, August 27
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

We’re looking for 20 WIPA SoCal member volunteers to spend the day bringing smiles to the youth at the Waymakers Huntington Beach Youth Shelter through painting activities and cupcake decorating.

The Waymakers Huntington Beach Youth Shelter provides 24/7 emergency housing, meals, counseling, life skills training, and educational support for homeless, runaway, and at-risk youth ages 11–17. Their mission is to provide a safe, home-like environment while helping youth heal, build life skills, reunite with family when possible, and achieve long-term stability.

👕 Volunteers also have the option to purchase a WIPASoCal volunteer shirt for $15.

Can’t join us on August 27? You can still make a difference! We will be collecting school supplies for Waymakers at our Wedding and Event Venue | Film Location | Immersive Experiences Ebell of Los Angeles Event on August 19th. Please see the supply list.

Every volunteer, donation, and school supply makes an impact. Thank you for helping us support this incredible organization and the youth they serve. 💙

To register to volunteer, please visit out Linkree in our bio.

✨ Creative Partner Spotlight | Videography Partner ✨
For an event designed around story, intention, and connection, capturing the experience on film is essential.
We are excited to spotlight Wedding Photographer and Videographer our videography partner for Booked & In Demand: The Brand Advantage You’re Missing at The Ebell of Los Angeles Wedding and Event Venue | Film Location | Immersive Experiences .
Known for a captivating cinematic, candid, emotional, and editorial style, Wedding Photographer and Videographer work is rooted in storytelling — capturing not only how a celebration looks, but how it feels.
Inspired by documentary-style imagery and modern cinema, their approach brings depth, movement, and emotion to each frame, creating a visual story that feels personal, refined, and unforgettable.
For this WIPA SoCal experience, their lens will help preserve the heart of Every Seat Has a Story — the conversations, the connection, the design details, the energy, and the moments that remind us why inclusive hospitality matters.
We are honored to have Wedding Photographer and Videographer as part of the creative team helping bring this event to life.
📍 Event Details
Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: The Ebell of Los Angeles Wedding and Event Venue | Film Location | Immersive Experiences
Member: $119.00
Future Members: $139.00
Space is limited, and this is an experience you do not want to miss.
Come connect with wedding and event professionals, build meaningful relationships, and walk away with clear, practical shifts you can apply immediately to help your brand become more welcoming, more referable, and more in demand.

Registration closes August 14.
🔗 Click the Linktree in our bio to register now!

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✨ Creative Partner Spotlight | Perfect Capture Booth ✨
Every unforgettable event deserves moments guests can see, feel, and remember.
We are excited to spotlight Perfect Capture Booth ® | Wedding & Events Photo Booth as a Creative Partner for Booked & In Demand: The Brand Advantage You’re Missing at Wedding and Event Venue | Film Location | Immersive Experiences The Ebell of Los Angeles.
Perfect Capture Booth ® | Wedding & Events Photo Booth is a luxury photo booth experience company serving Southern California and destinations nationwide. Known for modern, design-forward experiences, they specialize in weddings, social celebrations, corporate events, and brand activations.
Through studio-quality photography, bespoke designs, premium keepsakes, and exceptional service, Perfect Capture Booth creates guest experiences that feel polished, personal, and unforgettable.
For this WIPA SoCal event, their experience will help bring our creative concept, Every Seat Has a Story, to life by giving guests a stylish, intentional, and camera-ready moment to be seen, celebrated, and remembered.
We are thrilled to have Perfect Capture Booth ® | Wedding & Events Photo Booth as part of the creative team helping us create an elevated experience that leaves a lasting impression.
📍 Event Details
Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: The Ebell of Los Angeles Wedding and Event Venue | Film Location | Immersive Experiences
Member: $119.00
Future Members: $139.00
Space is limited, and this is an experience you do not want to miss.
Come connect with wedding and event professionals, build meaningful relationships, and walk away with clear, practical shifts you can apply immediately to help your brand become more welcoming, more referable, and more in demand.
Registration closes August 14.
🔗 Click the Linktree in our bio to register now!

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✨ Speaker Spotlight | T. Tara Turk-Haynes ✨
Join us as T. Tara Turk-Haynes T Tara Turk-Haynes dives into Booked & In Demand: The Brand Advantage You’re Missing — a conversation on how inclusive positioning can help wedding and event professionals attract higher-quality clients, strengthen trust, and drive meaningful referrals.
Tara is the Founder of Equity Activations, where she partners with companies to embed diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into daily business practices through measurable, equity-driven strategies.
As a strategic leader at the intersection of talent acquisition, workplace culture, and business performance, Tara brings a thoughtful and business-centered approach to inclusion — helping organizations align equity with sustainable growth and meaningful impact.
We are excited to welcome T Tara Turk-Haynes to The Ebell of Los Angeles Wedding and Event Venue | Film Location | Immersive Experiences for this powerful WIPA SoCal experience.
📍 The Ebell of Los Angeles
📅 Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Member early bird pricing ends July 22nd!
Registration link in Linktree bio.

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Last but not least, meet the voices of Real Couples, Real Talk!
Get ready for an honest, insightful, and inspiring conversation tomorrow at .linden.club ! We are so excited to introduce our wonderful moderator and panel.

🌟 Our Moderator:
✨ Krystal Moreno | Director of Sales,
With nearly 20 years of experience across hospitality, events, and strategic sales leadership, Krystal knows exactly what it takes to elevate an experience. Her commitment is rooted in hospitality at its core—creating exceptional, memorable moments while building meaningful partnerships. Thank you, Krystal for leading this conversation!

💍 Our Featured Couples:
🤍 Brianne & Pierce
Married: May 2025 at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach . The Magic Moment: Exchanging vows in a dream setting with perfect weather, amazing flowers, and all of their favorite people surrounding them.
🤍 Philicia & Jordan
Married: November 2024 at The Ebell Club Long Beach . The Magic Moment: Their Bridgerton-themed wedding was so spectacular it was featured in the New York Times! Their favorite memory was a surprise twist during their first dance, where Jordan secretly changed into a period outfit, shocking Philicia and the entire room.
🤍 Jon & Joyce
Married: August 2024 at The Richland . The Magic Moment: High school teammates turned long-time friends turned newlyweds! Their favorite memory was sitting at their sweetheart table, looking out at the room, and taking in the joy of having everyone they love gathered in one place.
🤍 Lagueria & Dariann
Married: January 2025 at Altar Long Beach . The Magic Moment: After moving to LA in the same year and living just 1.5 miles apart for years without knowing it, they finally matched on Hinge! Their entire wedding day was unforgettable, filled with overwhelming love from family and friends.
Thank you to our amazing couples and moderator!
FYI…Every couple checked the reviews of their wedding vendors before booking them. Which site do you think was the most searched? You might be surprised and change how you market your business! Find out on tomorrow night!