LUUM Collective

11/15/2024

Feeling a little vulnerable... 💔

Our team and community have been navigating a challenging time as we face the profound impacts on our lives, particularly on the rights of women, q***r communities, and the natural world.

This moment has reminded us once again of our deep interconnection. Our freedom is tied to each other’s—none of us are truly free until we all are. While the future feels uncertain and the solutions unclear, one thing remains certain: local community-building and direct support is our power.

Black and brown communities have embodied and shared these truths for centuries. It’s now our responsibility to draw strength and purpose from this wisdom as we move forward. We cannot afford to stay silent or complacent. More than ever, we need each other to build real power through collective action.

Whatever your passion—environmental justice, q***r rights, or gender equity—we encourage you to continue your work with resilience and joy. Every cause is interconnected, tied to the shared freedom and dignity we all deserve.

Our fight for a healthy, livable planet remains our guiding light, and we hope your business will join in co-creating a future where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.

We don’t have the answers or even the words, but speaking up before you’re certain is the bravery we all need.

We’d love to hear from you. Are you finding community? What do you need during this time?

11/08/2024

Fall is a favorite season for flowers, filled with rich colors and textures that make for stunning arrangements. While the growing season winds down in October there’s still an abundance of flowers and unique natural elements for creating full autumn arrangements.

For our next seasonal feature in our photoshoot series, we partnered with Chowgirls Catering and The Tiny Florist aiming to highlight seasonal bounty featuring orange and green elements, adding natural and dried elements to fill in when florals are not available.

Megan and Alissa the artists behind The Tiny Florist embraced the natural shift in availability and took advantage of unique autumn elements like kale, vibrant tomatoes, and Chinese long beans from the market for a unique mix of texture, color, and edible elements.

Dive into the local options from mid-September through November, along with tips for incorporating dried elements and other autumnal accents into your floral designs.

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10/18/2024

“Ultimately, thoughtfully selecting our vendors helped us make decisions that aligned with our vision and we were able to lean on them to bring the details to life.”

Kelsey + Eric share more about the why behind their wedding choices and how they made their wedding sustainable through working with aligned vendors, foam-free floral, and sustainable materials.

See their gorgeous wedding on the journal!

10/09/2024

Kelsey + Eric weave together cultures through this colorful modern wedding, featuring natural wood elements and local flowers.

In this heartwarming interview, Kelsey and Eric share the story of how they met, fell in love, and planned a wedding that was a true reflection of their values and backgrounds. From incorporating sustainable practices to blending traditions from Minnesota and Mexico, their wedding was a unique celebration of love, culture, and community. Through thoughtful vendor choices and a commitment to sustainability, they created an intimate and memorable event for their family and friends. Their experience is filled with valuable insights for couples looking to infuse their personal values into their special day.

We share their love story and design on the journal.

09/26/2024

09/26/2024

Summer in Minnesota is a dream for flower lovers, as the gardens burst into life with vibrant blooms. Starting in late June and continuing through to the first frost, we see a variety of summer annuals and perennials flourish.
For our recent photoshoot series, we partnered with and .floral aiming to highlight seasonal bounty featuring orange and green elements, adding a splash of color for extra fun.

Sydney from Cosmos Floral focused her design around what she found from local growers, keeping things simple yet impactful. She chose marigolds, dahlias, and rudbeckia, complementing them with scented geranium and a few sprigs of tomato vines.

Learn more about summer florals and this stunning design on our journal!

09/13/2024

Minneapolis’ commitment to sustainability is evident in its infrastructure, community engagement, and ambitious citywide zero-waste goals, making it an ideal destination for eco-conscious events. We had the pleasure of partnering with to share our tips and vendor recommendations when planning a sustainable event in Minneapolis.

Inside the guide we share:

➕High level tips for planning your sustainable event in Minneapolis

➕Eco-conscious venues to host including , .luminare, and larger conference spaces like Mpls Convention Center and .

➕Our favorite caterers that are serving up local, seasonal menus like , , , and all plant-based . With a nod to .

➕Free resources by available to any planner on tackling waste, adding organics recycling, and food rescue options through .

Read on to discover why Minneapolis is at the forefront of innovation in sustainable events, and how it’s a great choice for hosting your next eco-conscious conference, convention, professional event, or intimate gathering.

Thanks to Allison Hunt for the great writeup!

08/02/2024

Still dreaming about spring flavors and fresh ingredients!

For our recent seasonal photoshoot series, we partnered with and aiming to highlight seasonal bounty featuring orange and green elements, using seasonal ingredients for creative menu items. Chowgirls focused on building dishes using local seasonal ingredients from local growers and their herb garden to design a menu that was colorful and delicious.

Whether you’re planning a wedding, a photoshoot, or simply want to enjoy the beauty of the season, understanding what’s local can help you make the most of any season’s magic!

Get ready for a mouthwatering experience in our latest post on “Designing Spring Menus in the Midwest.”

What’s your favorite spring dish? Dive in and learn how to make the most of the season with your menu!

07/27/2024

Building your conscious event team.

We know it takes a set of creatives and vendors to bring your event vision to life and we are here to help you find your perfect team. We’ve connected with and built relationships with eco-ethical vendors and creatives, that support the causes you care most about.

** Plus we’ve added a few new vendors to our list **

🔎We are doing the research for you.

Everyone on our list we’ve connected with and reviewed their practices so you can feel at ease. We believe that sustainability is a journey and have designed a rating system that honors progress over perfection for ourselves as planners and for all our vendors and small business partners. You can read more about our process on our website!

Explore our directory for vendors that prioritize people, communities, and the planet.

If you are a vendor who is interested in joining our community of conscious creatives reach out to us! We would love to connect and amplify the work you are doing behind the scenes or support you on your journey.

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07/01/2024

Will you commit to reduce plastic this July?

Plastic Free July is a global movement encouraging people to reduce their plastic consumption and make more sustainable choices. Since it’s start in 2011, an estimated 140 million people worldwide have participated in Plastic Free July at some point, highlighting the growing global commitment to reducing plastic waste. What an incredible impact!

As an industry, we are encouraging all to join us in trying out Plastic Free July, as it presents a prime opportunity for event businesses to lead by example, showcasing that sustainability and celebration can go hand in hand. We have some simple tips on how to start to reduce plastic use in your business.

Curious about the challenge? Try it in your business by checking out our tips in our blog or follow and try some things in your personal life.

Let us know what you’ll be committing to this July ☀️

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06/28/2024

Pride Month is always a great reminder to checkin on your allyship!

Our approach to sustainability encompasses equity and inclusion practices because we believe that you can’t truly have one without the other. We are always learning and growing when it comes to designing inclusive events and look to our incredible LGBTQIIA+ event and wedding pro community for ways to be working on growing our allyship.

One thing we do know is simply saying “All Are Welcome” or “Love is Love” on our instagram is great but it isn’t enough. Unless we are educating ourselves and doing the work to commit to and define our allyship, we aren’t actually going to make our LGBTQIIA+ couples and attendees actually feel welcome.

Here are some things we’ve been learning on our allyship journey:

1. Educate yourself
2. Understanding the importance of language
3. Avoid making assumptions
4. Think beyond the gender binary

We dove deeper into each of these areas along with great resources and experts in the space including highlights from ***rlybeloved_eventsco ***rmunitymn and others.

We’ve shared all our learnings on our blog, so don’t be shy and check it out. Maybe there’s something you can start doing today.

🏳️‍🌈 What does your allyship look like?

06/25/2024

Spring in Minnesota brings a breathtaking array of florals, especially after a long winter of snow and ice.

For our recent seasonal photoshoot series, we partnered with and aiming to highlight seasonal bounty featuring orange and green elements, adding a splash of color for extra fun. Hannah, from Minne Floral Co., focused her design around what she found from local growers and her garden.

Whether you’re planning a wedding, a photoshoot, or simply want to enjoy the beauty of the season, understanding what’s local and in bloom can help you make the most of any season’s magic!

Gush over the gorgeous blooms in our latest post. 🌼

06/17/2024

Come visit us at from 5-7 pm tonight for their open house!

We will be showing off some gorgeous local blooms by and offering up some sweet treats from !

Plus, you’ll get a peek at their new Pink Room. Slide for more details!

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06/17/2024

05/07/2024

04/23/2024

Happy Earth Week!

Come chat with us at for Springtime Sips 🌸🍸, a social hour featuring eco-friendly cocktails, sustainable sips, and delicious bites from . Don’t miss out on the glass blowing demos and the chance to toast to a greener tomorrow! 🌿🥂

We will be there from 4:30-7 pm to answer any questions about sustainable events and giving away a free sustainable event guide to anyone who attends.

Cheers! 🥂