LuLumination Creative Collective

with selecting vendors, guiding us toward trusted professionals who truly fit our vision, style, and budget. Her advice on affordable stylish decor and rentals was invaluable. Shannon helped us refine our ideas and made thoughtful suggestions that elevated the entire look and feel of the day. Her communication was always clear and reassuring. Even when she had to deliver less than ideal news, she did so with care and honesty, and she always came prepared with creative alternatives when something we initially envisioned wasn’t possible. That flexibility and problem solving made the planning process far less stressful and helped us feel confident every step of the way. On the wedding day itself, the LuLu team of assistants were exceptionally kind, organized, and attentive. The gals made sure everything ran smoothly, allowing us and our families to truly relax and enjoy the celebration. Our parents were so impressed with the level of service and how seamlessly the day unfolded. Our guests are still raving about the entire wedding day experience. The flow of events to the atmosphere and attention to detail were planned to perfection. We are so grateful for Shannon's expertise, calm presence, and genuine care. My husband and I wholeheartedly recommend her to any couple planning a wedding in Charlottesville or beyond.

a planner, I’m super organized, I love planning, we’ll be fine,” and I was wrong! We initially met with Shannon to discuss day-of coordination, after which we quickly pivoted to partial planning. There is so much more involved in planning that makes a wedding one of a kind, and a planner with working knowledge of the local vendor scene and a portfolio of successful weddings under her belt is so worth the investment. Shannon made everything incredibly easy and fun. We’d share half-baked ideas or vague goals, and she would translate them into creative, concrete plans and suggestions. She brought a fresh perspective, endless solutions, and a calm, joyful energy to every conversation. Our wedding ended up being stress-free, deeply personal, and honestly unforgettable thanks in huge part to her. Even now, two months later, we’re still getting messages from guests saying it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to. That’s Shannon’s magic at work! She kept everything running smoothly behind the scenes while also elevating the entire experience. What really set Shannon apart was how invested she was in our experience and how much fun she had with us. She wasn’t just checking boxes and yes-manning, but actively planning with us, offering informed suggestions, introducing us to the right vendors, telling us what not to do (!!), setting up surprises, and designing and executing our signage, seating chart, and overall décor. By that time, Shannon knew us, our style, and our likes and wants so well that it was easy enough to just say “hell yeah” to anything she proposed. I can’t overstate easy and fun this experience was with Shannon. It makes me want to get married all over again just typing this. If you're planning a wedding, especially in the Charlottesville area, do yourself the biggest favor you can and hire her. Her deep knowledge of local vendors (their styles, pricing, strengths, availability, etc.) alone is worth it, and if you want a planner who will actually make the process enjoyable, that planner should be Shannon.

the beginning, planning a wedding can be overwhelming. We didn't even know which venue to pick! Shannon helped us from the get go by taking our ideas and turning them into a vision that she shared with us via mood boards and pinterest pictures. She helped us pick out a venue that would make for an incredible day outside, but also came up with a rain plan. She had incredible vendors that she recommended from photography to DJ to food and flowers. Her expertise and experience as someone who has worked in the field for a long time in a few different roles is absolutely invaluable. It can be very difficult to picture table arrangements, florals, how to sit candles and how many seats to put at a table, etc. We relied on her 100% to guide us through these decisions and could not have made a better choice. Shannon, Paul and I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to work with you. Thank you so much for everything. If anyone is considering a wedding planner, know that you will be in good hands if you choose her.

ed specific questions about out wedding and out ideas during our intake call, and asked about considerations for merging our two cultures in the ceremony. She gave the impression that she was not pandering to us during the intake just to get another sale. She shared her personality with us from the start (which we love) so we knew we could trust her to give us real feedback to make the wedding as fun as possible. She made what is supposed to be the most stressful time of the wedding somehow more relaxing. Highly recommend.