From their deep-rooted backgrounds in hospitality, catering, and five-star event planning to scaling their brand into one of the most sought-after firms in luxury weddings and corporate events, Sunna and Mollie share:

• Why experience matters in the luxury event space and why they recommend planners start in catering or rentals
• How to create multi-day destination events that feel immersive, intentional, and flawlessly executed
• The rise of corporate retreats and experiences and why top CEOs are now demanding highly curated, elevated event design
• How Gen Z is reshaping luxury weddings, including shorter booking windows and a shift toward community-driven experiences
• Why digital perfection isn’t enough and how to stand out in a crowded industry
• How they build a team that thrives in high-pressure, high-expectation environments while staying creative

Sunna and Mollie’s perspective is essential for wedding planners, event designers, photographers, and luxury creatives looking to scale into the ultra-high-end market.

Key Takeaways

• The importance of experience in the luxury wedding industry and why working in catering, rentals, or hospitality gives you a competitive edge
• Multi-day weddings are the future and why clients are prioritizing immersive, weekend-long celebrations over single-day events
• Corporate events are changing as top companies want high-touch, wedding-level experiences for retreats and conferences
• Luxury clients want exclusivity and intentionality and why personalization and local sourcing matter more than over-the-top decor
• How to stand out in the luxury market and why genuine relationships, strategic partnerships, and behind-the-scenes knowledge are key

Episode Timestamps

0:30 – Introduction and how Bash Please became a leader in luxury weddings and corporate events
3:28 – Sunna and Mollie’s backgrounds in hospitality, catering, and five-star event planning
9:26 – The evolution of multi-day destination weddings and how they design immersive experiences
15:35 – Corporate event planning at the luxury level and how companies now expect high-end production
24:11 – The importance of local vendor partnerships in destination weddings
36:09 – How Gen Z’s approach to weddings is reshaping the luxury industry
43:10 – Intentional design and why luxury clients want storytelling, not just trends
51:32 – How to break into the luxury market and stand out as a planner, photographer, or vendor
55:45 – The power of relationships and how to network effectively in the high-end event space

Bio

Bash Please is a premier event design and production company known for creating innovative, seamless celebrations with a global perspective and unmatched attention to detail. Recognized as an industry tastemaker, Bash Please has been called “the nexus of matrimonial cool” and a trusted source for stress-free, one-of-a-kind events. With a team of forward-thinking creatives, the company is driven by a passion for design, connection, and crafting remarkable experiences from concept to completion. Whether intimate or grand, Bash Please delivers celebrations as unique as the stories they represent.

Resources and Links

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