Loluma http://loluma.com Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:21:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 {New in Inventory} http://loluma.com/new-in-inventory/ http://loluma.com/new-in-inventory/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:19:21 +0000 loluma http://loluma.com/?p=1311 We call this our “Louix the XIV” Furniture Line.  We are showcasing it for the first time next weekend at a beautifully planned and designed  William Aiken House wedding.

Loluma is really inspired by the slate gray color as an alternative choice to the standard white we are seeing so often.  Slate is a good neutral with a little pizzazz to pair with just about anything.

Here are our current favorite pairings…

 

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Flowers in this color scheme are plentiful. Orange flowers of this caliber include Gerbera Daisies , Roses, lilies, Cymbidium Orchids, Bird of Paradise, Dahlias, Poppies.

An extensive variety in flowers, is just the beginning for this color’s ability to accent a wedding celebration.  From fashion, to printed materials, fabrics, and lighting, there is no limit to the excitement of this color.

 

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]]> http://loluma.com/lolumas-on-camera-for-google/feed/ 1 Another Wedding Row Feature! http://loluma.com/another-wedding-row-feature-2/ http://loluma.com/another-wedding-row-feature-2/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:22:07 +0000 loluma http://loluma.com/?p=1267 Megan and Andrew were married at St. Lukes Chapel back in November with dinner and dancing at the Historic Rice Mill.  This beautiful bride had such a clean style and the apple green and blue color scheme was perfect against the brick and dark wood of the space.  Thank you to Della for the feature and to Charlotte of Riverland Studios.  Check out the feature here.

]]> http://loluma.com/another-wedding-row-feature-2/feed/ 0 Leesa & Sha Sha go to the Atlanta Market http://loluma.com/leesa-sha-sha-go-to-the-atlanta-market/ http://loluma.com/leesa-sha-sha-go-to-the-atlanta-market/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:19:30 +0000 loluma http://loluma.com/?p=1245 Its that time of year again!  Designers all over the globe pound the pavement of thousands of showrooms flaunting the newest trends in home, fashion and, in our case, event design.  Leesa and Sha Sha have our spring bride’s and future client’s needs in mind while searching this week at the Atlanta Market while Cory and I hold down the fort and cover the constant ringing phone from all those recent holiday engagements.  What an energizing and exciting time of year!

What’s on the Loluma wishlist this season?

1)  Mercury Glass:  Something we have been using for 10 years or more, but the trends and styles continue to change.  This year we are looking for eclectic candlestick sets, and small bouquet vases.

2)  Large Crystal Chandeliers:  Always a classic!  We currently have several small elegant chandeliers, however, we have several brides who have expressed interest in one showstopper for tents and large spaces.  Agreed!  I can’t wait to see what they find!

3) Pillows, Pillows, and more pillows!  You can never have enough.  This year we have such a diverse color palette of brides.  Here are a few of our favorite combinations coming up…

{April}

Fresh and Elegant for a Spring wedding at the William Aiken House

{May}

Bright & Crisp for the May heat up toward summer at the Thomas Bennett House

A perfect complimentary palatte to the yellow & natural greens at the William Aiken House

Feminine, Soft & Casually Sophisticated for the laid back scene of the I’On Creek Club

{June}

Add a soft Royal to the Classic Black & White, to create a sophisticated and modern style for a ceremony at the Confederate Home & College, and dinner in the Gallery room of McCradys

Perfect for a Vintage Chic Style at Founders Hall in Charlestowne Landing

Stay tuned for future posts to see how these weddings turn out.  We are so excited for our Spring Brides!

]]> http://loluma.com/leesa-sha-sha-go-to-the-atlanta-market/feed/ 0 The Nuts and Bolts of a Wedding http://loluma.com/the-nuts-and-bolts-of-a-wedding/ http://loluma.com/the-nuts-and-bolts-of-a-wedding/#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:13:33 +0000 loluma http://loluma.com/?p=1232 The Industrial Revolution itself refers to a change from hand and home production to machine and factory.  Taking place in the mid to late 1800’s, this revolution truly changed American society and economy into a modern urban-industrial state.  Some of the most significant developments include the steam engine, cotton gin, telegraph, sewing machine, light bulb and telephone.  Images of these inventions come to mind when visualizing our great country during this time frame.

I recently became inspired by the look of raw machinery parts such as gears, nuts and bolts, wheels and various cast iron industrial style pieces used in a decorative manner, from the current collection restoration hardware is offering in their inventory.

This industrial look is so urban and chic.  I love it!  And it is quite a departure from the outdoor, wild flower, country theme that has been used so often in weddings in the past couple of years.  I love the rich, neutral tones and the powerful feel these industrial elements create, and there are so many ways to be creative with this theme.  Consider using an extra large gear and turning it into an unconventional cake plateau or simple individual Edison style light bulbs whimsically hung from basic cords throughout an event space.

It is such a drastic contrasting back drop for the elegant attire of the wedding party.  A photographer’s dream!

]]> http://loluma.com/the-nuts-and-bolts-of-a-wedding/feed/ 0 Light up Thanksgiving under the Oaks http://loluma.com/light-up-thanksgiving-under-the-oaks/ http://loluma.com/light-up-thanksgiving-under-the-oaks/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:06:44 +0000 loluma http://loluma.com/?p=1224 We were thrilled to be able to work with Melissa Lunsford of Charleston Celebrations for the wedding of Catherine Dickson at Legare Waring House the day after Thanksgiving.  The challenge of this wedding had to do with time constraints for an outdoor wedding, post-day light savings.  It gets dark by 5pm these days and that is when this ceremony was set to take place.  Melissa recommended the wonderful mother of the bride, Jan, to call Loluma in order to shed a little light on the situation.  We kept with the bride’s shabby chic, cottage style look with our antique white washed chandeliers whimsically hung in the Avenue of Oaks over the ceremony area, each pin spotted by our fabulous lighting designer, Christopher Durand, so they popped perfectly to make a statement.  He then washed the entire altar area to include the musicians.  The final product was a dramatic and dreamy lighted ceremony.  To complete the atmosphere, Christopher draped festive cafe lighting over the fountain by the main house to ensure the guests could eat, dance and mingle comfortably.  Not to forget the gorgeous facade of the historical house, uplighting on all columns created a magical, southern impression.  Thank you to Suggs Photography for these gorgeous photos.

]]> http://loluma.com/light-up-thanksgiving-under-the-oaks/feed/ 0 Inspiring Pages http://loluma.com/inspiring-pages/ http://loluma.com/inspiring-pages/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:14:07 +0000 loluma http://loluma.com/?p=1217 Check out this beautiful mini, hardback Charleston book used as a save the date for a destination wedding we did last October.  Each book was sent out in individual boxes with all the wedding information on a bookmark with the bride and groom monogram adorning the top.  Inside the front cover the bride hand wrote a personal message to each guest inviting them to what turned out to be a gorgeous wedding at the Thomas Bennett House (later published in the September 2011 edition of Brides Magazine)

I often times turn to dream interpretations to discover meanings of various elements.  I love putting symbolism behind inanimate objects to create importance and personality.  To see a book in your dream indicates calmness. You are moving toward your goals at a slow and steady pace. In particular, to see an open book in your dream, means that you are able to grasp new ideas with ease.  A perfect support element for a wedding!

I have discovered that the idea of the book as a wedding inspiration has been used fairly often these days in a world of DIY and the shabby chic, vintage style that exists throughout the pages of every bridal magazine on the shelves.  Below are some unconventional uses for book pages that add a look of texture and cohesiveness to any wedding celebration.

]]> http://loluma.com/inspiring-pages/feed/ 0 Robe de Mariée {The Wedding Dress} http://loluma.com/robe-de-mariee-the-wedding-dress/ http://loluma.com/robe-de-mariee-the-wedding-dress/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:44:22 +0000 loluma http://loluma.com/?p=1203 Come with us for a stroll down history lane while we lure you with everything wedding gownesque.  The amount of material a wedding dress contained used to reflect the bride’s social standing and indicated the extent of the family’s wealth to wedding guests. Today, there are wedding dresses available in all price ranges, and Western traditions have loosened up to include a rainbow of colors and variety of lengths, which are now considered acceptable.  Wedding dress styles change every year and follow the current trends in the era.  In the 1920s, wedding dresses were typically short in the front with a longer train in the back and were worn with cloche-style wedding veils. This tendency to follow current fashions continued until the late 1940s, when it became popular to revert to long, full-skirted designs reminiscent of the Victorian era. Although there has always been a style that dominates the bridal market for a time, and then shifts with the changes in fashion, a growing number of modern brides are not choosing to follow these trends.  Today more than ever it seems normal to step outside of the box.  It is incredibly fascinating to witness the evolution of styles, patterns, fabrics, colors, and lengths of gowns over the years.

]]> http://loluma.com/robe-de-mariee-the-wedding-dress/feed/ 0 Leesa on the set of Army Wives http://loluma.com/leesa-on-the-set-of-army-wives/ http://loluma.com/leesa-on-the-set-of-army-wives/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:21:45 +0000 loluma http://loluma.com/?p=1199 Leesa always looks most at ease when she is buried in beautiful flowers.

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