We always enjoy when we sit down with Celebrity Event Planner, Mindy Weiss who has worked with a number of celebs and high-profile events and weddings over the years. She knows the importance of having a theme, proper flow for a function, and what it means to make a statement. Today, we caught up with her to talk about how we can use her tips to plan our functions as well as how to stay organized with Adobe Acrobat PDF Spaces.
ATHLEISURE MAG: We've had the pleasure of interviewing you a few years ago and we have been fans of your work! What are some wedding trends as we navigate Summer 2026 and looking ahead to Fall 2026 that we can see in event planning.
MINDY WEISS: This summer I’m seeing lots of color. Couples are open to so much more this year in terms of color. I don’t recall a year when we’ve leaned into this so much. But the look isn’t heavy, it’s lighter and happier. Couples are really taking sunshine to heart for summer.
In the fall, I’m still seeing a lot of color, but much more saturated. Burgundy, wine and aubergine are huge. Then I’m seeing pops of citrus and chartreuse too.
AM: There are a number of events this year from FIFA watch parties, dinner parties at home, or other sporting events, and more. What are 3 tips that we should keep in mind when hosting events at our homes?
MW: I always say it's important to make the house welcoming by cleaning it first! You need to organize and clean before your guests come over. You want to make it a very comfortable environment for everyone (and sometimes that means more organization than you’ve done in a while).
Think about the weather. If your party is outside, how are you going to cool the people down in summer? If it’s inside, you want to make sure it's not too warm. The temperature seems like an afterthought but it really can change the guest experience for the better or worse.
Also remember the season that you’re celebrating in. During summer, you don’t want to serve heavy food, skip the thick meats and serve lighter fare, foods that aren’t so filling. FIFA is during summer so if you’re hosting a viewing party, it’s a great time to lean into fresh fruits and vegetables and throw a barbecue. Nothing too fancy.
Also, I always like to have some sort of experience for guests to remember. For FIFA, you could take the teams playing and base the decor on them - perhaps playing each other. Their colors, logos, competition, even something as simple as soccer balls make great décor.
AM: Events are all about great planning and staying organized! You recently partnered with Adobe Acrobat. Why did you want to work with them and tell me about PDF Space and how it can assist in wedding planning or other events we are planning?
MW: There’s so much organization that goes into planning an event. Keeping myself organized is really the key to my success. I wish I had Adobe Acrobat PDF Spaces when I was starting my career. It would have saved me so much time and kept me on track. PDF Spaces in Acrobat is an interactive workspace where you can use AI to ask questions, surface insights and even create content with help from Adobe Express. Partnering with Adobe Acrobat on a PDF Space was a natural fit because they help take the stress out of planning so you can focus on the aspects that bring you joy--not stressing over deciphering and comparing contracts. It helps in so many ways, and it helps couples too, they can streamline their admin duties so they can enjoy the fun parts of starting a new chapter together. Adobe Acrobat took my various tips and tricks from years and years of experience into one central hub and I’m very excited about sharing this experience with couples and other planners.
AM: How has AI transformed modern wedding planning?
MW: AI has saved me so much time. A simple example, I used to look up the times of sunset in each city or each area I was planning in and it would take me quite a while to figure out exactly when the sunrise and sunset was and the tide of the ocean if the client was getting married on the beach. Now it takes two seconds. AI has just been a fantastic time-saver. And if you use AI correctly, it can really help with design too - so many things that are a part of our business can be supported by AI.
AM: When we are planning our events. What are 3 things that we shouldn't overlook?
MW: Consider the guests that are celebrating with you. If you’re inviting people into your home, you need to consider their food preferences and allergies. If you know two couples are vegetarian, you need to take that into consideration.
Consider the time of day of your event and plan accordingly. An afternoon lunch party is quite different than an evening party. People tend to eat and drink more at dinner hour and go lighter at lunch so if budget is important, this could make your decision for you. And if it’s a lunch, guests will leave earlier, at night it could be a late night so plan accordingly.
For all events, but especially when celebrating at home, consider the parking in your area. Is it busy at night or during the day? What makes it easy for guests to enjoy themselves? These small details can impact the mood of the party; always consider your guest experience.
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