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Weddings
Recipes for the Morning After the Reception
For some couples, the wedding celebration spills over to the next day with gift opening parties or gatherings to bid farewell to traveling guests...
Zoe’s Gone Bananas for Banana Bread
February really is the month of love—even for something that isn’t heart shaped or chocolate. Mark the date; February 23 is National Banana Bread...
Conclude Your Wedding Reception on a Sweet Note
Chart new territory with the help from local bakers and makers. For some guests, it’s what they look forward to the most at a wedding reception—the...
Editors Share the Stories of Their Unique Weddings
From cityscapes to country roads, here's a look at the details behind two special days. The celebration of love, unity and the start of a new...
Two Professional Hockey Players Tie the Knot in Wayzata
With touches from the past and hearts directed to the future, a couple recalls a beautiful Lake Minnetonka area wedding. A cherished mother’s...
Here Come the … Bouquets
Happily, I was married in June of last year. As a professional gardener, I felt confident in creating my own centerpieces. Let’s walk through the...
Doggy Social Helps Couples Include Their Pets in the Big Day
One isn’t surprised to see a best man at a wedding, but don’t forget about including a good boy! (or girl). Since 2018, Doggy Social helps wedding...
Editor Shares Her Wedding Primer for Parents
Preparation is key when it comes to marking a child’s marriage milestone. The wedding. While we all know who the stars of this show are, there are...
Event Planner Shares the Steps To Planning the Perfect Destination Wedding
Danae Brennan explores the FAQs for destination I Dos. Wedding planning entails its fair share of contingency plans for all the “What ifs?” Will the...
A Style Guide for Wedding Guests
Many of my clients have received wedding invitations from across the country and globe. Finding the right look can daunting. Here are my best tips...
You’re Invited to Our Exclusive Wedding Event
Calling all brides, grooms, wedding photographers and vendors—submit your photo galleries for consideration. We are featuring expertly curated local...
Minnetonka Travel’s Tips and Tricks for Honeymoon Trips
Personal guides, private tours and pure relaxation can enhance honeymoon experiences. ’Tis the season—for love and honeymoon planning. With couples...
Tiffany’s Picnics and Parties Creates Sweet Events
Sisters launch startup that offers luxury parties and experiences. When it comes to putting together a soirée guaranteed to trigger “ooohs and...
Historic Excelsior Home Turned Elevated Event Space
Historic DeGroodt home enchants guests at intimate events. Several years ago, Excelsior proprietors Jennifer and Tim Caron purchased a...
The Guest House
Restored Victorian home puts out a new welcome mat. Nine women are transforming the face of travel in Excelsior with the help of one historic...
Home is Where the Heart is
Lake Minnetonka made the guest list. Wedding plans can be set in motion long before a couple entertains the notion of the proverbial walk down the...
Your Guide to Planning a Lake Minnetonka Bachelorette Party
Melissa Johnson of MLJ Vacay shares tips for a perfect pre-wedding party on Lake Minnetonka. Planning a vacation can be daunting, especially when...
Start Your Marriage on the Right Financial Foot with Financially Engaged
Local business helps young couples take the fight out of financial planning. Addy Cropsey fondly remembers scrolling through her Instagram the night...
‘Only the Best’: The Caterers in Hopkins Handles All Things Food
Kitchen turns out great food and deep culture in Hopkins. If you’ve ever met someone who is doing what they’re truly meant to be doing in life, you...
