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ENCHANTED BRIDES ~ FALL 2014 / WINTER 2015
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Lorena of Contempo Linens in Miami always tells her cou-
ples, "Let these various elements [florals, linens, lighting] come
together in such a way that your personal style, your flair, can be
seen and felt by your guests."
Your biggest challenge when transforming your space is
dealing with the various elements that may play a role, such
as having your reception outdoors. But nothing is impossible!
Take these photos taken at an abandoned train that had every
obstacle you can think of- wasps, protruding nails, uneven floor
surfaces, even upturned toilets dumped inside- and yet just the
use of these glamorous linens and event rentals make it look like
an event you would attend.
And as you can see, in one single space there is so much va-
riety. Whether keeping things super glam with a gold sequined
linen, gold sparkly napkin ring and beautiful chargers or more
feminine with pink sparkle and an ivory rosette around the table-
the options are endless! The linens can also be used to decorate
your chairs. How fabulous is that pink chiffon laced through the
gold chiavari chair? Instantly chic!
The best part about working with an event professional, like
Contempo Linens, is they really strive to make your event per-
sonal. Combine your style with your fiancés or add personal
family elements. Your event is yours and working with an inven-
tory like Contempo's can assure you that no other wedding will
be like it.
Now that you understand the obstacles and have come up
with some ideas that would suit your personal style, it is time to
meet with a professional. When you arrive at your consultation,
make sure you bring some inspiration for your wedding profes-
sional to work with and envision the possibilities.
At Contempo Linens, they really listen to your desires and
turn that into a reality. You get to work closely with an event stylist
that has an extensive background in designing weddings and
therefore has extensive knowledge on blending colors, textures,
and fabrics to create an absolutely personal look for your big
day.
Perfect, you have almost everything figured out. The last
question you might be asking is, "how much will this cost me?"
And take a deep breath. Although some of those gorgeous
weddings you see on Pinterest run you into the millions, when
working one-on-one with an event stylist, they really do under-
stand your budget and work with you to design a space that also
keeps your wallet happy. As Lorena says,
"When you have a professional event stylist working with
you, side by side, it doesn't take millions to create something
beautiful as sometimes the most beautiful details are found in
the simplest of ways."
Now go transform your space!
Written by Kate Ackell
Contributing Wrtier: Lorena Lugo of Contempo Linen & Event Rentals
Photography: Max Rivadeneira of Contempo