The third annual LOLA Open House on Tuesday, February 24, was a fun evening at the LOLA studio space in Bucktown, with our clients and some of our favorite vendors. The event was full of fun new wedding trends and ideas for clients to be inspired by. Organizers want to show off what the event is all about, that is why the presentation of these events is highly important, luckily the use of open house feather flags and decoration can entice people to come in as well as showing care and attention when putting on these events by the planning staff.
Guests experienced creative and interactive concepts, viewed event design vignettes and met select vendors over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and music. Local designer, Caroline DeVillo, showcased her latest bridal collection for clients to see up close and personal.
Jesse Deckard, of Botanicals, worked with LOLA to create four design vignettes, based on our favorite ideas and trends and the four seasons. Ideas included eco-friendly concepts, a late night lounge and custom designed linens.
Kristie Wagner, owner of Anjenu, created custom designed printable pieces to fit within each of the design vignettes, including invitations, menus, place cards and a guest book.
Kelly Cavanaugh of Blue Plate Catering worked with LOLA to develop a delicious menu that fit the environment perfectly. The Ladies of The Sweet Collective (Cake by The Sugar Syndicate, Sweets by Rich Chocolates and Candies and Ruth and Phil’s Gourmet Ice Cream) provided yummy sweets and bites of cake in creative flavors, combinations and presentations.
Beauty on Call gave away a great grab bag of beauty goodies to one of LOLA’s lucky brides to help her get ready for her big day.
Talent from MaryMonica Music enhanced the mood with a bluesy violin and upright bass duo.
Some of our favorite features from the event were the place cards done in calligraphy by Write by Mike and affixed to rock candy sticks that pulled double duty as garnishes for the glasses they were placed in and the new linen from BBJ Linen that is made out of recycled bottles!
Special Thanks to Michael Monar for these great photos!
Participating vendors:
· Event Design by LOLA Event Productions
· Décor by Botanicals
· Wedding Fashion by Caroline DeVillo Couture
· Hors d’oeuvres and Cocktails by Blue Plate Catering
· Cakes & Sweets from The Sweet Collective
· Live Entertainment by Talent from MaryMonica Music
· Printables and Invitations by Anjenu
· Photography by Michael Monar Photo
· Linens from BBJ Linen
· Tabletop & Rentals from Tablescapes
· Day of Beauty Consultations from Beauty on Call
