BONUS: Designing What’s Next: Luxury Event Trends for 2026

This week’s episode is a little different,  and honestly, one of our favorites yet.We’re bringing you live inside NACE Houston’s 2026 Trends event for a candid conversation on where the event industry is headed next. Joined by leaders from BBJ La Tavola and Wolfgang Puck Catering, we talk about the trends shaping weddings, corporate events, and guest experiences across the country.From the influence of fashion and social media to immersive design, nostalgic experiences, customization, TikTok trends, AI-inspired event concepts, and the power of relationships in this industry,  this conversation covers the “why” behind what’s trending, not just the aesthetics themselves.We also get honest about:why Pinterest might already be behindhow trends actually move through the industrycreating luxury experiences without massive budgetsthe pressure social media puts on creativeswhat guests really remember from an eventand why relationships still matter more than trends ever willPlus: roaming cannolis, Barbie pink catering challenges, custom golf cart tops, and a very passionate conversation about linens.This episode was recorded live at NACE Houston’s Behind the Veil: Trends event.