Hullabaloo Event Design: Archive

.stunning

I love seeing Lady Gaga’s boobs and bum,” she says. “I love seeing Katy Perry’s boobs and bum. Love it. But that’s not what my music is about. I don’t make music for eyes. I make music for ears.” Adele But my goodness, you are beautiful to watch. Six Grammy’s, well deserved!!

Feb 13th

.glamour and golden globes

I love awards season, the gowns, the diamonds, **sigh**, I feel truly inspired. The Golden Globes held true to their promise with some amazing gowns for literally every body type. Here are a few of my favorites: This was my top favorite, she looks amazing, but yet effortless and very much like herself. She is a perfect example of how one should look on a special occasion, like the very best...

Jan 17th

.swoon

I love everything about this wedding. I love how it truly and singularly expresses the couple unique and beautiful love story…and even though its not one of mine, I can’t help but share it. The video is. amazing from Cana Video Productions. Check it out! http://vimeo.com/31111004 Job well done! xoxox, Summer

Jan 12th

.winner!

My sister found her wedding dress over the holidays. We went to several salons, but found the winner at Monique Lhullier. Its gorgeous on her and she’s so excited and so am I! Its not at all what we thought she’d love. Its a much more romantic silhouette than she was initially drawn to. But you really have to put it on to know…and once this one was on, there was no question...

Jan 6th

.thrill of the hunt

As I mentioned here before, my little sister is getting married next year. And its time for one of my favorite parts of the wedding process, bridal gown shopping! We’ve been scouring bridal lines and these are some of the looks that caught her eye. Oscar De La Renta Monique Lhullier Reem Acra The reason I love bridal gown selection is that it helps me so clearly define a...

Dec 19th

.palm beach inspired

This was is the last design for the event we planned for the corporate retreat at The Four Season Biltmore. We called this design, Calvin Klein meets Palm Beach. xoxox, Summer

Dec 13th

.summerism

“You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one.” - John Lennon Let me warn you, this will not be a popular post! I really believe weddings are magic. Call me a romantic if you will, but I say I’m a believer! I have seen the most magical moments at weddings and my FAVORITE moment, is when the Groom sees the Bride for the first time as she makes her way towards...

Dec 10th

.malibu inspired

This is the second day of our corporate event at The Four Seasons Biltmore. The luncheon was hosted on their spectacular Monte Vista Lawn and the weather was perfect! We chose Malibu as our design inspiration with natural colored linens, crisp white orchids and green succulents. It needed a bit of glamour, so we added the silver of the lanterns and mercury glass tea lights. Enjoy! The...

Dec 7th

.tuscany inspired

We recently designed and executed a three day corporate event for HBO in Santa Barbara. One of our goals was to have each night be a completely different design perspective to keep things fresh and interesting for the guests. The first night, we went with a Tuscany inspired design, lots of lush green with pops of pumpkin and plum, in rustic urns. Inside the room, we used a moss and gold chiffon...

Dec 5th

.lil bit of press love

A corporate event we designed with the fabulous Eddie Zaratsian of tic-tock floral is featured in this issue of Event Solutions. I’ll post more pics from this event soon! xoxoxo, Summer

Dec 1st

.sale

“Even when opportunity knocks, a man still has to get up off his seat and open the door.” -Anonymous Get thee to this sale! xoxoxo, Summer

Dec 1st

.sneak peek

This is what I call a wedding party!!

Nov 29th

.swoon

A human being is a single being. Unique and unrepeatable. Eileen Caddy You are unique, so should your wedding be! Don’t be afraid to be exactly who you are. Your wedding shouldn’t look like the pages of every bridal magazine, it should look like your unique love story. Don’t be afraid to embrace whatever you love, even a theme can be amazing. Just look at the images from...

Nov 22nd

.mike+chaska

In the end the love you take is equal to the love you make. The Beatles Mike and Chaska had a beautiful love story, first friends, then best friends then the realization that they were soul mates. This inspired every element of their wedding, vintage for all the years they were only friends, organic to represent the natural progression of their romance, simple to demonstrate the ease with...

Nov 19th

.limitations

In imagination, there’s no limitation. Mark Victor Hansen Except, when there is! Some spaces create unique design challenges, pillars in the center of the space, ahem, creative flooring and wallpaper choices and awkward layouts all create opportunities for creative solutions. When budget and time allow of course, you can cover the walls with fabric or lighting and recover the floors....

Nov 8th

.sisters

A sister can be seen as someone who is both ourselves and very much not ourselves - a special kind of double. ~Toni Morrison My little sister Jasmine is getting married!! I am so thrilled to help her design and execute her special day. And a little terrified, those of you with sisters know what I mean. ;) Her and her adorable fiancee, Adam chose a date this weekend. They’ll be...

Nov 1st

.team

Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work. Vince Lombardi My father was a pro football player for many years. From a very early (I mean EARLY) age, he instilled in me the value of team work. Having the right team, can make you soar and the wrong team, can cause a stumble. In events, there is no design without...

Oct 28th

Music Icon!

Earlier this year, we had the pleasure of planning a surprise birthday party for music icon, Philip Bailey of Earth Wind and Fire! As such huge fans, we were honored to be a part of his legendary occasion. His beautiful daughter, Trinity Bailey - Lewis approached us and wanted it to be filled with what he loves most of all family, friends and music! We took our design cues from the cover...

Oct 21st

Operation White Plate

We had the pleasure of working with Marcel on his new television show Marcel’s Quantum Kitchen airing on Syfy. He’s literally a food genius and sometimes when you’re working with someone who’s brilliant creatively, it can conflict with your own vision (Hence Operation White Plate!). But it is my job, to not only fight for the client’s vision but also to know when to...

Apr 1st

MQK featuring Hullabaloo Airs Tonight!

Hullabaloo Event Design is featured on the “Rules of Engagement” episode of Marcel’s Quantum Kitchen tonight on Syfy! Check back tomorrow for gorgeous pictures and behind the scenes details! Marcel really is a magician!

Mar 29th

Marcel

Check out the awesome new trailer for Marcel’s Quantum Kitchen. http://www.syfy.com/marcelsquantumkitchen/about We’re featured as one of the planners! Be sure to tune in!

Feb 8th

This. Is. Awesome.

I LOVE this…just watch and enjoy… http://dimewars.com/Video/Put-A-Ring-On-It—-This-Dude-Stops-Time-To-Propose-To-His-Girlfriend-.aspx?bcmediaid=cb3fdefb-c93a-4f92-bd35-ff7e6738d722

Nov 12th

be inspired.

“Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” I love that my life is that quote! I am categorically obsessed with event design, especially weddings! I was lucky enough to attend Engage at The Breakers this past week. Not only was the resort spectacularly wonderful, but I was blown away by my contemporaries in the event business. It was beyond fabulous, just...

Oct 11th

Mr. Darcy

You have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love, I love, I love you. - Mr. Darcy Pride and Prejudice. Swoon. I am, well, a little obsessed with it, I must say. I was up late working last night and it was on cable…I found myself glued to the television as if it were the first time I’d seen it. Then I stumbled across this Carolina Herrera gown today and an inspiration board was born....

Sep 2nd

Baby Shower Inspiration

I love it when a bridal client comes back to me for help with their baby shower. A couple I worked with in 2008 is expecting their first baby. It’s a wondrous, exciting, magical time. I wanted to take all of that excitement, anticipation and energy into consideration when thinking of a design perspective for their shower. Once I found out they were having a boy, it all came together. B is...

Aug 31st

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Equality!

There is only one happiness in life — to love and to be loved. - George Sand This week a federal judge struck down Proposition 8 - allowing Gay couples the right to be married in California. In celebration of this momentous occasion, I’m posting the wedding of Tika and Carrie, who were my first same-sex couple…and now I know will not be my last! I respect a...

Aug 8th

Hullabaloo Goes Hollywood!

We had a viewing party for my episode of Battle of The Wedding Designers! It was such a great time! I had the party at my house - but just because it’s at home, doesn’t mean it can’t be well designed! I chose to throw a glamorous cocktail party to celebrate. I’m excited to show you what we did. This is in the entry way - I always like to start the experience for any event...

Jul 4th

Battle of the Wedding Designers

Last night was our episode of Battle of the Wedding Designers on TLC. If you didn’t get a chance to catch it, here’s the premise: Three ambitious, top-tier wedding designers pull out all the stops in an ultimate competition to win the honor to give a deserving couple the wedding of their dreams. The show was so fun to work on and I got to meet two great designers, Linda Li and...

Jul 3rd