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TREND-SPOTTING

Stay ahead of the curve with these crowd-searched trends and topics. By Megan Gosch

Armed with insights from over 250 million monthly user searches, Pinterest takes the guesswork out of upcoming trend tracking with its offi cial 100 Pinterest trends for 2019 report. From travel destinations on the rise to the superfoods fueling new F&B concepts, current trends with staying power and soon-to-be stars give planners a sneak peek into the event trends of the near future. Keep an eye out for a few of these eye-catching faves:

PHOTOBOMB:

For instant intrigue, smoke bombs are on the rise. Opt for a simple white haze to create an unexpected dramatic moment or tailor the smokey eff ect with bursts of colorful plumes for a playful photo backdrop. GLOW UP: From cheeky custom messaging and unexpected branding opportunities to glowing photo backdrops and colorful uplighting, neon takes center stage to create the perfect pop of color.

UNEXPECTED

ANTIDOTE: Well-known for its medicinal qualities, the elderberry is your next new superfruit. With plenty of vitamin C, antioxidants and antiinfl ammatory qualities, this berry adds a healthy boost to meeting break smoothies, colorful salads and creative cocktails.

HIGH RISE: Greenery is always a welcome addition to any event space, but living walls are having a moment. Transform raw or blank spaces with fl oor-toceiling vertical gardens for a lush urban jungle aesthetic.