The Planner's Edit with Desirée Adams: A Podcast for Wedding Planners and Pros (FKA Ask the Planner)
With over 300k downloads and 150+ episodes as the host of Ask the Planner, Desirée Adams now brings you The Planner’s Edit—the essential podcast for wedding planners and event pros looking to elevate and scale their businesses. Each week, join Desirée and guest experts for candid conversations, actionable strategies, and behind-the-scenes insights into marketing, systems, client experience, and the realities of building a successful and profitable event business. Whether you’re a seasoned planner or just starting, you’ll find honest advice and inspiration to help you grow, elevate, and create lasting impact in the wedding industry.
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The Planner's Edit with Desirée Adams: A Podcast for Wedding Planners and Pros (FKA Ask the Planner)
204 | Beyond the Wedding World: Where to Find Fresh Inspiration for 2026 and Beyond
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The most original wedding trends don’t start inside the wedding industry — they start outside of it.
In this episode of The Planner’s Edit, Desirée Adams explores how architecture, interior design, hospitality, and food are shaping the next wave of weddings and events.
From “warm minimalism” and slow luxury to mini-cocktails and experiential dining, Desirée reveals how planners can draw inspiration from other creative fields — without simply copying what’s already trending.
You’ll learn how to recognize cross-industry shifts, translate them thoughtfully for your clients, and design experiences that feel both elevated and emotionally resonant.
Plus, Desirée shares a few hot takes on originality, balance, and why empathy is the secret ingredient in great design.
If you’re ready to expand your creative eye and lead your clients with confidence, this episode will leave you inspired to look beyond the wedding world.
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