LUUM Collective

Tickets are live for our annual Sustainable Event and Wedding Showcase! Early bird prices end 2/24 so don't wait. We are excited to welcome event industry professionals and conscious couples alike to?The Luminare?on 3.18.25 for a full day of education and inspiration. We will be bringing back all the sustainability-focused conversations, connections, and creativity happening in the events industry for another year. Conscious couples, clients, planners, and event industry professionals are invited to attend and explore. ?We will be announcing featured vendors soon, but check out the event page for a list of speakers! More coming soon. ? Paid tickets include access to sessions, a drink ticket, plus snacks by?Chowgirls Catering,?Brasa Catering,?Gastrotruck,?Root to Rise, and?Hark Bakery. The marketplace is free and includes table talks and lots of delicious bites! Thanks to?Chowgirls Catering?and?The Luminare?for their support. Wouldn't be possible without them.

Hear from event industry leaders on how they have incorporated sustainability and inclusive design into their businesses and events. This dialogue is meant to inspire and drive actionable tips you can bring into your business! Panel + Breakouts: Taking Action on Sustainability & Inclusivity in Events || Perfect for All Event Industry Professionals Speakers: Catherine Eckert,?Gastrotruck?and?The Luminare Heidi A.,?Chowgirls Catering Hannah Ampe,?Minne Floral Co Jessica Knighton,?Jessica Knighton?Photography Tiffany Dismuke,?Queerly Beloved Events Ashleyn Przedwiecki (she/her),?LUUM Collective After the conversation, attendees will breakout for deeper conversations with speakers and one another. If you are an event professional we want to hear from you and share your insights as part of the solution! Will you join us on 3.18.25? Join us: bit.ly/Cultivate2025

We couldn't be more pleased to be nominated for a Minnesota Star Award through?ILEA - MSP?for Best Sustainability Effort! Last year's Cultivate event was a true collaborative effort and we are honored to share this nomination with our creative partners at?Chowgirls Catering. Thank you to the many vendors who came together to build a stunning, sustainable event including?The Lowlands, Ashley Fox Designs, Style Society Rent,?Minne Floral Co, and dozens of others! Special thank you to?Rachel Stocker?for capturing the event and for her commitment to sustainability as a?1% for the Planet?member. Attending Cultivate is an inspiring opportunity to connect with vendors passionate about sustainability who are equally committed to crafting a beautiful event that values people and the planet. Will we see you on 3.18.25 for another year of inspiration?

One of the most impactful approaches to a sustainable event includes reducing and managing waste. We know that waste can be confusing and?easy to?avoid, so we've invited expert Hannah Jenkins for a quick 101 on all things waste. Followed by industry leaders sharing how reducing waste can be a part of your business and event no matter your role. Join us at Cultivate: A Sustainable Event and Wedding Showcase for a short presentation + panel. The Art of Waste: What Every Business Can Do To Build a Sustainable Future || Perfect for All Event Industry Professionals Speakers: Presenter: Hannah Jenkins,?North Star Sustainability Liz Mullen,?Chowgirls Catering Catherine Eckert,?Gastrotruck?and?The Luminare Megan Barker,?The Tiny Florist Michaella Holden,?Lucent Blue Events + Design Kevin Brown,?Smart Set Inc. Print Shop Plus, look out for an artful way to look at waste differently designed by Chowgirls! If you plan events or work in or around the industry we would love to see you at Cultivate on 3.18. More information here: https://lnkd.in/gMDafA3b

Calling all conscious event planners or engaged couples! Are you looking to connect with like-minded vendors for your next event? From 5:30 - 7:30 pm, we invite engaged couples, planners, and anyone who hosts events, to join us for a pop-up at the Luminare, with amazing sips, delicious bites, and a chance to meet local vendors who can share more on their creatively conscious approach. Every vendor has been invited for their commitment to both ethics and aesthetics, so you can make a choice that aligns with your values and makes an impact at your next event. Come join us for an evening of conscious connection while experiencing the luminaire’s bright, flexible space. There will be tasty bites from?Chowgirls Catering,?Gastrotruck,?Root to Rise Kitchen,?BRASA ROTISSERIE LLC?and decadent sweets from?Hark Bakery. All sustainably-minded and deliciously designed. Meet and connect with these amazing conscious vendors who are excited to answer all your questions on how to add a touch of sustainability to your wedding, event, or business! Tag a friend, colleague, or conscious couple you’d like to browse the market with. The marketplace and bites are free but RSVPs are requested.

Inspiring clients and floral businesses alike, Hannah Ampe of?Minne Floral Co?prioritizes sustainability through local sourcing, plastic-free design, and giving back. Inside our latest interview with Hannah, we explore what inspires her designs and why sustainability is important to her business. She shares her top tips for florists around creating beautiful designs with the least amount of waste possible and accessible ideas around sustainability for couples. Hannah shares some tips and ways she reduces waste: ?Using as many local flowers as possible - which helps reduce plastic waste, reduces travel time/pollution, and helps out local business owners, communities, and pollinators. ? Composting scraps and leftover flowers after events and weddings. ? Saving rubber bands with plan to use them on her farm in the future. ? Never using floral foam and instead stick to things that can be used multiple times like chicken wire and reusable vessels. Using alternatives like?Oshun pouch,?Agrowool, chicken wire, and flower frogs. Dive more into sustainable florals with Minne Floral Co. on the blog here: https://lnkd.in/gxc6HFi7 Hear her speak at Cultivate on 3.18.25 at?The Luminare. Tickets on sale now. ?? https://lnkd.in/gMDafA3b

Venue Sustainability Commitments from the Inside Out The Luminare at Cultivate: A Sustainable Event & Wedding Showcase The Luminare is committed to sustainability by implementing zero-waste practices across its operations. This includes offering compostable cups, upgrading to reusable glassware, and eliminating single-use plastics like straws and cups, as well as non-compostable or non-recyclable garnishes. Additionally, they partner with vendors who share their sustainability values, encouraging the use of florists who avoid floral foam, reuse or rent vases, and choose locally-grown. Their in-house catering option prioritizes food all made in house sourced from partners based on their level of commitment to environmentally responsible practices. Vendors, couples, and clients alike are invited to explore this gorgeous, fleixble space with a holistic commitment to sustainability at our event on March 18th. Tickets on sale soon! Photo credit: Josh Olson, Matt Lien

Welcome to the first edition of our LUUM Collective newsletter! We’re so excited to have you here. With all that is happening in the world, we hope to create a little space on the internet that feels safe and inspiring, and celebrates small actions we can all take toward a more sustainable and equitable future. This space is more than just a newsletter—it’s a growing community where we can learn from each other, share insights, and spark new ideas. Interested? Read our first edition and sign up for industry insights, sustainable event tips, and inspiration to fuel your creativity. Read up: https://lnkd.in/gZkd9xai Subscribe: https://lnkd.in/gen_-mFw

Food, farms, action. You’re invited. ???? We’re delighted to be a part of the Greener Pastures Farm-to-Table Activism Brunch. The Greener Pastures Farm-to-Table Activism Events bring together community members, farmers, and food system leaders to experience the best of local, regenerative + humane food. While you enjoy a curated family-style brunch and beverage pairing, you will hear from a local farmer and do a guided take-action right at the table to help small + sustainable farms survive and thrive. That’s right, this is more than an unforgettable meal — this is a chance to build a better food system together. And, we’re thrilled to work with Chef + Culinary Storyteller Cassie Rogers?who curates seasonal and scratch-made menus you’ll be dreaming about long after the meal ends. Where: Northeast Minneapolis, hosted by Greener Pastures Executive Director Sarah Carroll When: Saturday, February 15th, 2025, 11 am-1:30 pm Price: $150 per seat 12 seats?|?pre-fixe family style menu?|?brunch cocktail and beverages?|?vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options available This intimate event has limited seating, so don’t miss your chance to save a seat. https://lnkd.in/gS8rp_iy

Take us back to summer flavors!!! As the weather swiftly changes in the Midwest, we are dreaming back this gorgeous styled shoot with Chowgirls Catering and Cosmos Floral. With a wealth of fresh, local ingredients available from June through September, it's the perfect season to explore new flavors, support local farmers, and embrace sustainable cooking practices. We worked with the creative culinary team at Chowgirls Catering on what is growing locally and how you can make the most of the summer bounty. Our series on seasonal foods and florals has been a favorite project of ours and we can't thank the team at Chowgirls Catering enough for their creativity and commitment to sustainability. Explore our seasonal on our journal: https://lnkd.in/gW2B-6FA