{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Inspired Collective Podcast","title":"BONUS: Designing What’s Next: Luxury Event Trends for 2026","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/fcbcde1a\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2988,"description":"This week’s episode is a little different,  and honestly, one of our favorites yet.\nWe’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.\nFrom 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.\nWe also get honest about:\nwhy Pinterest might already be behind\nhow trends actually move through the industry\ncreating luxury experiences without massive budgets\nthe pressure social media puts on creatives\nwhat guests really remember from an event\nand why relationships still matter more than trends ever will\nPlus: roaming cannolis, Barbie pink catering challenges, custom golf cart tops, and a very passionate conversation about linens.\nThis episode was recorded live at NACE Houston’s Behind the Veil: Trends event.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/64gsn3x26Ofv4dc5aTYGSRdbmda79LUIUHYcqrX7UuI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83NDE2/YzRmMTE3M2JjMGQw/YmM3OGJhZWJiMjgx/OTRmNy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}