Inspirations

Wedding planner Mindy Weiss spoke at the three-day conference. The custom-designed speaker stage backdrop by Event Effects Group featured the event's beachy color palette and icons that were designed by Gifts for the Good Life.

The design's ombre palette and cut-out icons were incorporated into the agendas, itineraries, and other conference materials.

The tropical designs carried over into watercolor patterns, which were used on pillow fabrics customized for the event and more.

"Make Waves" was spelled out in the pool during the welcome party; it was embraced as the unofficial theme of the event.

For the poolside party, the Breakers constructed an elaborate ice sculpture featuring an array of encased fish and seafood.

Branded towels were draped over the waiters' arms during the pool party.

Floral flamingos decorated the lawn during the croquet lunch.

This year, organizers enlisted Gifts for the Good Life to create a pop-up "boutiquerie" where guests could customize their welcome gifts. Miami-based event design company the Gilded Group collaborated on the area's design and provided the rentals, florals, and branded carts for the space.

The pop-up's custom carts and branded bars featured "his" and "hers" accessories, candy by Sugarfina, and more.

The event's branding was introduced in a countdown advent-style, two-part mailer. First, guests received a pop-up invitation and schedule of events, then a box filled with Engage! branded accessories, such as a sleep mask, luggage tag, and sunscreen. Gifts for the Good Life also created turn-down gifts for each evening of the event, which were themed to complement the activities the following day, such as a spa kit with a towel and robe and a travel set.

The gifting boasted positive and playful messaging like "take it all in," "you got this," "make big plans," and "power full."

Vanessa Kreckel of Two Paper Dolls designed the leather name tags, which featured a charm for each year the guest had attended an Engage! summit.

For the beach club luncheon, Kreckel designed delicate laser-cut menu cards shaped like sea fan coral.

For breakfast, guests enjoyed cherry-chia seed pudding and coconut acai bowls.

Ornate fruit carvings served as colorful decor during the morning meal.

Artisanal popsicles on custom idiom sticks—with sayings like "Just chilling at Engage!16 The Breakers"—provided a refreshing afternoon break.

A pair of wings from artist Colette Miller of the Global Angel Wings project was the eye-catching emphasis of the table known as “Dancing Angels Along the Mediterranean,” designed by Sterling Engagements and Shawna Yamamoto Event Design.

Flowers spilled from bowl-like metallic vessels, and blue glassware lent a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired look.

At a table called “Boho Gypsy Princess,” designed by Bluebell Events and Mark’s Garden, clusters of flowers by type from Revelry Event Design filled vessels of varying kinds and heights.

Gold stemware and gold-rimmed china added glamour to contrast with the whimsical vibe.

The “Boheme Botanica” table, designed by Nicole Alexandra Designs and Rebelle Fleurs, took its inspiration from a snakeskin-patterned table linen in tan. The overall look was natural, with rustic wooden accents and lush greenery, but elevated.

The table known as "Alexandrine’s Romantic Spring Dream” was designed by Kelsey Events and Ixora Floral Studio. Black satin napkins, ornate china, and open roses created a look of sheer opulence.

“Gold Metallique” linen from Luxe set a backdrop for a rustic-meets-glamorous look in antique ivory and blush tones at the table known as “Memoirs Of Romance," designed by Charis Events & Design and Avant Garden Events.

Flowers from Avant Garden Events trailed off the edge of the table in a dramatic, asymmetrical arrangement.

At the “Hibiscus Glitz” table, designed by A Good Affair and Little Hill Floral Designs, Dish Wish Girl provided whimsical rentals: Plates were emblazoned with sayings like “holy shiitake” and “it takes two to mango.”

“The Iridescent Allure” table, designed by Hilary Hamer and Commerce Flowers, had a feminine look in pale blue and white with an overall floral motif. Details included mirrored seating cards, taper candles, and crystal glasses and candlesticks.

At the “Cleopatra” table designed by Eddie Zaratsian, a black and gold palette provided a sumptuous, extravagant look and feel.

A floral centerpiece added drama suspended over the “Only Love Sees Color” table, designed by Percy Sales Events and Butterfly Floral & Event Design.

A swirled linen pattern, golden flatware, and jewel-toned florals decked out the “Haute Hacienda” table designed by First Pick Planning and Peony & Plum.