Whoa Events

Whoa Events is an event strategy, design, and ex*****on agency focused on connecting people through impactful, unique, and memorable events.

06/03/2024

✨ Venue Highlight ✨

We are heading to the stunning West Hollywood EDITION next week!

Nestled in the heart of West Hollywood, this picturesque venue includes:
🌃 Rooftop pool & views
🎥 Screening room
🌴 Meeting spaces with attached patios

Fun fact: The EDITION hotel’s signature scent is a blend of bergamot, black tea, and cedar wood. It’s also one of our favorite hotel fragrances.

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03/25/2024

Excited to be a part of this panel with Najauna White & Carolyn Slade ✨ - Unmasking Success: Women’s Resilience Against Code Switching

❔What is code-switching? ❔
It’s the ways in which a member of an underrepresented group (consciously or unconsciously) adjusts their language, syntax, grammatical structure, behavior and appearance to fit into the dominant culture.

Many of us do this because we want to fit in. Sometimes, we don’t even realize we are doing it.

Public speaking makes me nervous, but this is important. Let’s ask ourselves - is code-switching a burden? A skill? Why do we do it?

03/22/2024

As a small business owner & mama to 2 young kids, I am incredibly picky about the events I attend as an attendee.

Time away from family & my business is expensive in more ways than one. But when .lee & .gso send an 💌, I have zero doubts it will be worth my time.

Sun Valley & ALHI went above and beyond in creating an unforgettable experience (thank you so much):
✨ every little detail was planned to perfection
🤯 surprise & delight around every corner
🗓️ the schedule was perfectly spaced for activities, meals, site visits & networking

Sun Valley is pure magic & perfect for your next retreat/offsite! As always, Whoa Events is here to help ✨

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03/14/2024

Another successful event in the books ✔️

We were back in Brooklyn for a multi day conference! With the event taking place in we were able to partner with many vendors located right within the campus to curate an authentic Brooklyn experience ✨

Shoutout to our amazing vendor team 🎉

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02/21/2024

Last week, we were back at the St. Regis San Francisco for a roadshow in their Gallery Ballroom + Sculpture.

Ballrooms can be tricky, but we have found added lighting + natural lighting can transform a space. We love the contrast of uplights in the ballroom with the natural light that floods the networking space.

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01/16/2024

Congratulations to Monica Powell on her well-deserved promotion to Senior Event Coordinator ✨

Monica joined the Whoa Events team in April 2022, and our team would not be the same without her.

1. Ridiculously detail-oriented ✏️ : Monica has a keen eye for detail & expertly juggles all the to do’s required for an exceptional event

2. Team player 💫 : On any given project, we work with dozens of vendors, client contacts, attendees & speakers. Kind words from a client who loved working with Monica - “Monica is the most compassionate individual. She always responds with willingness to help and level headed problem solving. I’m so grateful to work with her!”

3. Growth 🌱 : In the 1.5 years Monica has been at Whoa Events, she has shown a consistent eagerness to learn new things. She has grown immensely in her confidence & event expertise

Congratulations again, 🤍

10/31/2023

This week, we have clients staying at the stunning Jay Hotel in San Francisco 🌁

Formerly the Le Meridian San Francisco, The Jay Hotel is a newly renovated luxury hotel nestled in the serene Jackson Square neighborhood. Its design pays homage to several San Francisco icons, including the Ferry Building. We completed a site visit last week & are excited to see the completed renovation on November 15th.

For this week’s event, we worked with clients to secure a discounted room block for a team on-site. We were able to secure a nightly rate that was $150+ below the public rate 💸

Let us know when you need help finding your next venue or room block 📩 [email protected]

10/26/2023

At our recent Whoa Events team offsite, we took a trip down memory lane and reflected on our favorite events from the past 5 years.

Two that came to mind were a pair of offsites we were asked to plan in 6-8 weeks, from start to finish. It was the summer of 2021, and companies were looking for safe & thoughtful ways to bring their teams together post-pandemic.

Event Goals & Challenges
✨ Both of our clients wanted to bring their remote teams together to build connections & celebrate milestones
✨ Given the uncertainty of the pandemic, it felt safer to plan 6-8 weeks out vs the typical 6-8 months
✨ Asking folks to meet in-person was a huge ask, so both clients wanted a high quality, unforgettable experience for their teams

What we are proud of:
⭐ Finding the perfect venue: Even with the shorter timelines, we found perfect venues for both events that offered plenty of outdoor space & ventilation.
⭐ “Choose your own adventure”: We wanted to create memorable experiences that were still within each attendee’s comfort zone. We curated a set of “Choose Your Own Adventure” options that gave each attendee a choice!
⭐ Every little detail: An unforgettable event is in the details. Rather than viewing the shorter timeline as an excuse, we saw it as a challenge to design & produce an incredible experience on an accelerated timeline.

Whoa Services: Venue sourcing, Contract negotiation, Event Design, Event Production

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✨ If you want to learn more, let us know at [email protected] ✨

10/24/2023

✨ Celebrating 5 years of Whoa Events ✨

Today, Whoa Events turns five, and we kind of can’t believe it!

Over the past five years, we have had the privilege of:
💛 Partnering with incredible clients, ranging from corporate giants to early stage startups
👩🏻‍💻 Designing & executing 100s of unforgettable corporate events
☁️ Bringing unique, crazy & sometimes wild ideas to life

But it has not always been easy. We have had our fair share of unpredictability, including a global pandemic.

Through it all, the thing we are most grateful for is our community. Thank you to our partners, friends, clients & other event planners who have:
✨ Inspired us to create something bigger & better than we imagined
✨ Cheered us on from the sidelines
✨ Referred us to a new project or client
✨ Partnered with us on their offsite, conference, retreat or other corporate event

To mark this milestone, we have revamped our website & have some exciting plans in the works - www.whoaevents.com

Thank you again for all your support & cheers to the next 5 years 🥂

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10/02/2023

✨ Congratulations to Meredith D’Auria on her well-deserved promotion to Senior Event Coordinator ✨

Meredith joined the Whoa Events team in April 2022, and has grown immensely in the last 1.5 years. Here are a few of her superpowers:

1. AV expert 🎥 : Meredith loves partnering with AV + video teams to understand the nitty gritty details required to run an event seamlessly

2. Adaptable 👩🏻‍💻 : Events always include a few unexpected surprises, and Meredith handles them efficiently & creatively

3. Confident 💪 : "Meredith's ability to provide healthy pushback improved our ideas, making them more refined and impactful."
-kind words from one of our clients

09/26/2023

✨ Rule of Thirds ✨

What an amazing venue for a speaker dinner! We partnered with to welcome & thank our speakers with a sake tasting + family style meal 🍽️

Special thanks to for the custom branded sake cups 🍵 our attendees loved them!

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09/12/2023

✨ Sake cup giveaway ✨

Vote below to enter 🍵

We love partnering with small businesses on event activations. Our partnership with is extra special because the creator is the sister of Christina Oh, Whoa Events’ found & CEO.

During this activation, attendees will choose a sake cup to use & take home. Which one would you pick?

1️⃣ green, beige & white
2️⃣ green & light blue
3️⃣ white w/ green trim
4️⃣ bone white
5️⃣ green w/ abstract shapes

Vote below & 1 lucky winner will receive two random sake cups!
[US residents only. Giveaway is no way endorsed or sponsored by Instagram. Giveaway will be closed on 9/15/23 at 11:59pm PST. Good luck!]

08/31/2023

It’s the last day of August, and we are dreaming about summers in Seattle ☀️

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06/07/2023

11 Howard, where luxury meets simplicity ✨

Located in the heart of SoHo in New York City, 11 Howard's ultramodern accommodations and pledge to conscious hospitality make it stand out above the rest!

They are also home to the world renowned Stephen Starr restaurant, Le Coucou. You can enjoy refined French dishes in the most charming of settings!

We are looking forward to being here for an incentive off-site in August!

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04/26/2023

Looking for unique branding opportunities? Whoa Events has you covered ✨

From eye catching showstoppers, to the little details, we have so many fun ideas that will help you convey your brand in a way that is personal to you.

Let us help you bring your brand to life at your next event!

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04/12/2023

The garden party of our dreams 🤩💐

We took advantage of Sonoma's weather and hosted a beautiful outdoor soiree complete with a wine tasting, candle making and face painting!

Do you prefer outdoor or indoor events? Tell us below in the comments!

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04/06/2023

Milwaukee may be a smaller city, but it sure is mighty 💪

Filled with history, great restaurants and plenty of unique activities, Milwaukee could be the perfect setting for your next event.

Hold your meetings with skyline views, stay in historical hotels and even tour the city by kayak - we promise you won't be bored!

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03/29/2023

Looking to add more meaning to your next event? Consider adding a volunteer activity!

Not only is this a great way to get involved with your community, but it can also be a great team building exercise!

This is one of our favorite event trends that we're seeing now and we would love to help you find a great volunteer opportunity to fit seamlessly in your next event 😊

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03/09/2023

Ever wondered what to do with florals after your event is over?

Here are a few ways to make sure they don't go to waste!

🌷Donate them to a local hospital or nursing home! Ask your florist if they would be willing to facilitate the donation or if they know of an organization that would.

🌷Send them home with local attendees! Make sure to request vases and containers that don't need to be returned to the florist if you'd like to offer this.

🌷Ask if any venue staff would like to take them home! This is always a kind gesture to thank them for their help.

Whatever you choose, always be sure to make a plan ahead of time so they don't end up in the trash!

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02/23/2023

LSQ wanted to make a splash for their Inaugural Working Capital Leadership Conference...and they truly did just that!

Throughout the event they incorporated consistent branding, great panel discussions with industry thought leaders and several fun touches & activities to keep attendees engaged!

We were thrilled to be a part of such a special event and are excited to see it grow!

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02/07/2023

All the excitement over the Super Bowl has us thinking back to this fun Tailgate themed reception 🏈

Guests dressed in their favorite jerseys and enjoyed yard games, branded koozies and a food truck!

Tell us in the comments if you'll be watching the game or the commercials on Sunday 😉

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02/02/2023

Want to know what's trending?? Mocktails🍹

Including a signature mocktail alongside your signature cocktail will ensure that all of your guests feel included.

Having both on your menu also provides double the opportunities for branding and creative names!

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01/19/2023

Thriller Social Club might just be our new favorite spot in San Francisco ‼️

This retro carnival themed barcade offers 2 floors of games, fun food and unique drinks.

It's a great spot if you're looking for a fun atmosphere and a little friendly competition at your next event!

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01/11/2023

Hot Take: Florals don't just belong at weddings 💐

Adding florals or greenery to your corporate event will transform your space to make it more inviting and comfortable for your guests!

Tap each photo to see the amazing florists behind these beautiful arrangements!

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01/05/2023

Ready to take your corporate events to the next level in 2023? We would love to help!

Let Whoa Events design your…

✨ Corporate Retreats
✨ Team Offsites
✨ Conferences & Roadshows
✨ Receptions
✨ Customer Events
✨ Venue Sourcing

We take care of all the details so you can be present with your attendees 😊

Click the link in our bio to tell us about your upcoming event or email us at [email protected].

We can't wait to plan big things with you!

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12/19/2022

Just a friendly reminder to our clients and vendors that the Whoa Events team will be spending some time out of the office starting December 23rd through January 1st for the holidays.

We hope you enjoy your time with family and friends this season and look forward to catching up with you in the New Year 🎊

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12/14/2022

We know Las Vegas can be overwhelming!

Here are our top places to check out while you're there ✨

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11/22/2022

This slumber party themed reception has us wanting to cozy up with a good movie and a pumpkin spice latte 🍂

Guests were treated to an outdoor movie, plush lounges, classic board games, a polaroid camera station and face masks!

We can't think of a better way to end a long day of meetings and activities than with a relaxing reception 😊

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11/16/2022

There's nothing more exciting than finding and sealing the deal on the perfect venue for your event!

And we did just that with the JW Marriott Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa in Orlando, FL for an upcoming event in February.

They offer 19 modern event spaces and are located near Disney Springs with nightly views of the Disney fireworks display!

Thankful for clients that will bring us to warm and sunny places ☀️🌴

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11/09/2022

Seeing our clients smile, makes us smile 😊

We are honored to work with so many incredible companies and clients!

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