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Have your Bachelorette Party at Mystic!

October 17, 2018

Still searching for that perfect bachelorette weekend? Look no further! Our friends at Mystic Lake have put together an exclusive package for a VIP style Bachelorette Bash!

Let loose and live it up during Ladies Weekend Friday, November 2 and Saturday, November 3. Head to Mystic for live entertainment, free photos with hunky male models, ladies-only drawings and more! Don’t miss a minute of the fun with this special party package just for brides-to-be!

Your VIP Package Will Include:

  • 15% off the Best available room rate for November 2nd and 3rd
  • 15% off spa services
  • 25% off tickets to Thunder From Down Under
  • A special swag bag for the bride including a bridal sash, custom bride tumbler and $10 free slot play.

It doesn’t get much better than this ladies! Check out MysticLake.com for more details about this amazing bachelorette party package and to reserve your spot today!

 

 

Designer Feature MoriLee

October 17, 2018

Designer Feature: Morilee by Madeline Gardner

Spring 2019: Secret Garden

Enter the gates into my Secret Garden filled with captivating beauty.

Inspired by delicate botanical shapes and details, this collection combines exquisite laces that have been sculpted into glamorous new silhouettes. Delicate beaded details that add a sun-kissed glistening glow, create depth and dimension to lush layers of soft, rose petal hues. Explore the hidden treasures each unique gown has to offer, enveloped in new lightweight and ethereal fabrics.

The dreamiest of collections, designed to embrace the spirit of each and every bride and highlight her natural beauty.

–Madeline

 

Take a look into Bridal Market Week with Madeline Gardner’s striking 35 piece Secret Garden collection. Made with nothing but the best quality fabrics, elaborate beading, and delicate laces Morilee by Madeline Gardner designs makes any bride that tries on her gowns say “yes” to the dress. It’s a no-brainer that Morilee is one of the leading bridal and evening wear brands in the world. Based in New York City Morilee by Madeline Gardner has a total of 5 bridal collections including plus sizes. A variety of other exquisite dresses for your other special life events including mother of the bride dresses, bridesmaids dresses, prom dresses, quinceanera dresses, and other special occasion gowns.

Fall Wedding Color Schemes

October 17, 2018

Hello fall! Bring on the color combos! Colors change with each season, having color schemes transition to trend forward palettes each season. Colors are a huge deciding factor for any wedding design, rustic oranges and earthy tones inspired from the turning of the leaves to dark lavish jewel colors, the options are limitless for fall. Check out these gorgeous fall color schemes for your wedding inspiration.

Burgundy, White, & Gold

Cranberry, Orange, & Ivory

Burgundy, Black, & Greenery

 

Burgundy, rustic oranges, & brown tones

Burgundy, blush, & Ivory

Maroon, Navy Blue, & Gold

Win the 2019 Twin Cities Live Trend Wedding: Presented by yours truly

October 12, 2018

One lucky couple will win a wedding valued at $25,000 presented by The Wedding Guys and aired LIVE on Twin Cities Live – and the best part is all you have to do is show up! Let us be in charge of all the details.

Submit your video (5 minutes or less) and tell us how you fell in love and why you would like to get married on television. Enter to win on www.twincitieslive.com — We’ll take it from there! Three finalists will be selected. Twin Cities Live viewers will vote on the couple, the venues, the flowers, the attire, and everything else!

Deadline to enter is October 17, 2018. Must be 21+ to enter. See rules for entire details and prizes.

Another Royal Wedding!

October 11, 2018

Wedding Bells to Peal again at Windsor Castle

October 12thWedding of Princess Eugenie of York, and Mr. Jack Brooksbank

 

Windsor will turn golden once again this Friday October 12thfor the royal wedding of Queen Elizabeth’s granddaughter, Princess Eugenie of York, and her fiancé Jack Brooksbank, the tequila brand ambassador. Princess Eugenie is the daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson the Duke and Duchess of York.  Princess Eugenie is ninth in line to the British throne.

 

The service will surely provide royal enthusiasts with another shot of distinct pomp and pageantry despite some saying it will inevitably take place in the shadow of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex who wed in Windsor this past May.

 

On the invitation list you can expect to see familiar royal faces and spectacular floral displays, as well as another showing of public and charity participation.   Though this wedding is a weekday affair, and unlikely to attract a 13 million strong UK audience, the celebrations will be fully televised in a live special edition of ITV’s This Morning.

 

To make sure you see each second of the ceremony amid your Friday morning breakfast Princess Eugenie and Mr Brooksbank will exchange vows and cameras will roll from 9.25am until 12.30pm London Time, covering the guests arriving, leaving, and everything in-between.

From 11:00am, The Dean of Windsor will lead the hour-long service inside St George’s Chapel before they depart on a short carriage procession around Windsor.

At the castle, the Queen will host a private afternoon reception for family and friends, before the newlyweds go to the private reception hosted by the Duke and Duchess of York at Windsor Lodge.

They will broadcast live from Windsor, showing events unfolding inside and outside the grounds of Windsor Castle, as well as giving their comment and reaction.  It is thought that Princess Eugenie’s wedding would not attract enough support for the BBC to warrant live programming.

 

How to watch the Royal wedding on TV from the US:

As the main event gets going at St George’s Chapel at 11:00 BST, royal fans on the east coast of the United States will need to rise early to tune-in at 06:00am EST snd 5:00am CST for Minneapolis to watch live coverage.

How to watch from anywhere via livestream

As with most recent royal celebrations, the Windsor wedding will be available at the push of a button: on online streaming services, news sites, and mobile apps.

Royal fans can follow the coverage live at https://www.telegraph.co.uk/Bookmark this page and come back on Friday, October 12, to follow the action.

Ines Di Santo Launches new accessory line

October 10, 2018

We were so excited to be included in the celebration of Ines Di Santo’s first jewelry collection directly inspired by her modern Fairytale Collection, making its debut on the runway last week for New York Bridal Fashion Week. Inspired by the enchanting illustrations in the pages of “East of the Sun; West of the Moon,” the magical creations feature pavé stones, antique glass flowers and birds freed from their cages on a range of exquisite rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces. Created in partnership with Ciner, a 125-year-old, New York family business known for its attention to detail, the handmade jewelry is intricately executed in 18k gold plate and rhodium, resulting in conversation pieces that help tell a modern fairytale befitting of the Ines Di Santo woman.

The crystal-heeled shoes, adorning models wearing designs from the Ines Di Santo Fairytale Collection, are modernized references to the elusive shoes that have graced magical tales for centuries. With awe-inspiring heels inspired by Baccarat, the quintessential French crystal maker, The Diego Dolcini footwear makes a lasting impression on any bride, whether walking down the aisle or celebrating with family and friends after the big event.

 

 

 

Bridal Fashion Week Recap

October 10, 2018

Every bride has her own style and vision for her wedding day look and saying “Yes To The Dress,” is the end result. When it comes to selecting your wedding gown today, there are more looks to select from as designers push the boundaries and bring innovation to the bridal runway.  At this year’s Bridal Fashion Week in New York City, a spin on contemporary tradition was more than evident. The top trends are full of retro-revisited inspiration and the fabric of choice, without a question is lace. We are seeing very little satin and some daring designers using moiré.

 

As pop-culture is evolving out of the retro 80’s, bridal fashion is evolving as well into eclectic decades of design. The Fall-Winter 2019 collections at Bridal Fashion Week continue to embody many elements from past brides such as Elizabeth Taylor, Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn creating a resurgence of classic silhouettes. The one big factor this year is without a doubt is the Meghan Markel effect.  Classic gowns with sleeves and romantic necklines to embellished cathedral veils and trains; the Duchess of Sussex effect has made a big impact on the bridal fashion world.  The year 2019 will usher in different necklines and sleeve styles such as cap, off the shoulder, bishop, bell, trumpet, poet sleeves and even detachable arm cuffs.

 

We saw a wide variety of silhouettes this year,  including pants and even leggings that continue to intrigue the daring bride. The traditional bride would be pleased to see the mermaid gowns with overskirts and classic ball gowns with flowing capes and long trains. There seems to be a clear cut when it comes to what’s IN and whats OUT for this coming season.  IN is the simple lines, sophisticated and reserved classic style with lace and embellished embroidery that includes multiple layers of fabric.  OUT are the see through illusion gowns. From the bodice to the skirt, the ultra sexy bride is a little too out-there for most designers who are opting to embrace a more dignified sexy look this season.

 

 

The fresh open mind on bridal fashion will give you increased inspiration for your authentic wedding day look.

A popular silhouette over the years has been the ball gown and the A-line gown, a staple in the wedding gown industry. At one point it seemed as if the more classic look yielded to the fit and flare and mermaid gowns becoming the newest craze. This season, we continue to see fuller A-line gowns in organza and tulle with multiple layers of glittery embellished fabrics.

 

Designers have also re-introduced 3D flower appliques with embroidered lace and delicately detailed long trains. Tasteful plunging necklines are more present but not quite as wide of an opening and lower backs with delicate trimmed accents really speak to romance.

 

 

This coming season we are going to see very long capes. From clean line crepe draped backs extending to a full train and even some with multiple layers and embellishments in a more traditional style.  We are delighted to see all the designers embrace their own styles and unique ideas for their designs.  Color has also entered into the mix including the usual nude color but popping this year is black, moss green and rose. The designers did not stop there as beautiful silk fabrics were hand panted and hand beaded with the artisan spending hours upon hours of their time creating a masterpiece. We saw short dresses that allow the drama of the ceremony to be removed for the party to follow. Adding fun element to the bridal style, some dresses included feather embellished hems that chime back to the 1960’s Mondrian dress. We think this style is perfect for a courthouse or intimate garden wedding at home. Each season there is always a standout fabric or embellishment the designers intentionally introduce, and this season it continues to be feathers. On some gowns the feathers are so delicate it creates an effect that looks as if the bride’s movements are effortless or in slow motion.

 

Many designers are introducing a more creative and edgy look into their collection. There are two standouts in this category whichever way you want to look at it.  In order to see it you will need to go under the gown because the gown actually looks like an undergarment of crinoline.  For that edgy bride who dares to be different, this can add a bold modern twist to even the most classic ball gown silhouettes.  From classic to coloring way outside of the lines there is something for every bride this season. After taking in seventeen fashion shows in two and a half days, running from one show to another we can tell the Fall/Winter 2019 season is going to be a phenomenal one.

 

 

#NationalCakeDecoratingDay

October 10, 2018

It’s #NationalCakeDecroatingDay! Check out these amazing wedding cake designs in honor of cake decorating day, we’re in love with these designs!

Glamorous  

 

Simply delicate

Contemporary

 

Drip Cakes

traditional

Cake by: NadiaCakes

 

Rustic

 

Bohemian 

 

 

Floral

 

Alternative Wedding Cakes

 

All photos and credit can be found via Pinterest

 

Fall Engagement shoot ideas + pin board

October 2, 2018

The leaves are turning and are slowly starting to fall! It’s officially fall- one of our favorite times of the year! It’s the perfect time for engagement photos, with a beautiful autumn color palette,  picture-perfect scenery of the leaves and trees and who doesn’t love this clean crisp air!? we’ve put together not only a pin board of ideas but also some great outfit ideas and tips for your fall engagement shoot!

Plaid it up!

  • A plaid jacket or button up is an awesome way to up your fall look during your shoot, very Minnesotan 😉

 

It’s getting chilly! Cuddle up!

  • A great way to add some romance into your engagement shoot, is by cuddling up with a blanket for a couple shots an easy accessory to throw in!

 

Accessorize, bring it all!

  • Hats, scarves, shawls and ponchos are some great items to bring along with you on your engagement shoot. These add great detail and visual interest to your pictures in a cute yet simple way!

 

 

Here are some great fall outfits for you and your significant other!

Looks for her:

Burgundy knitted dress|$30
White Speckled Pom Beanie | $45
Steve Madden Booties | $99
Juliette collarless sweater | $148
Gold pearl drop earrings | $68
 Barbara high rise skinny | $195
Women’s Original Tall Gloss Rain Boots: Dark Slate | $150
Softly Structured Tunic | $148

 

Looks for Him:

 

Classic Flannel |$25
Cotton Half-zipped Sweater |$98
Brown Leather Watch |$108
The Main Trouser | $138
Iconic Quilted Vest | $198
Biondi-R Chelsea Boot | $150

 

Fall engagement shoot Ideas pin board!

 

Wedding Brunch Inspo

October 2, 2018

Love You A Brunch!

Whether it’s a post-wedding brunch, bridal party brunch, or any brunch throughout your wedding timeline, we’ve put together some yummy ideas for you to have the perfect selection for your brunch guests.

DIY bloody mary bar

Keep it simple! Having the basic toppings and necessities to build a delicious bloody mary is a great way for your guests to start their morning!

Some of our favorites include:

  • A standard tomato juice (so your guests can choose how they like to season it.
  • Spices/seasonings:
    • Old Bay Seasoning
    • Cayenne Pepper
    • Paprika
    • Celery Salt
    • Curry Powder
    • Chile Powder
    • Garlic Salt
    • Dried Rosemary
    • Dried Thyme
    • Black Pepper
    • Ginger
    • Cumin
    • Wasabi
    • Horseradish
  • Sauces:
    • Tobasco
    • Worcestershire
    • BBQ Sauce
    • Steak Sauce
    • Teriyaki Sauce
    • Pickle Juice
    • Mustard
    • Olive Juice
  • Garnishes:
    • Celery Stalks
    • Bacon
    • Pickles
    • Shrimp
    • Olives
    • Beef Jerky
    • Onions
    • Bell Peppers
    • Tomatoes
    • Lemon and Lime Wedges
    • Cubed Cheese

Non-alcoholic drinks

It’s always good to have some sort of variety for your crowd, having non-alcoholic drinks such as water, juices, Coffee of course, and milk are great to have during your brunch.

 

Donuts/scones

You need your sweets! Variation of fun donuts, scones, and other bakery goods to please your sweet tooth. Think about variety when you are entertaining a large group. Get a variety of flavors and pick up a few unique ones that will wow your guests and their taste buds.

Mimosas

Have fun with it! A DIY mimosa bar is a necessity for any brunch get-together. Add some options rather than orange juice and champagne, try pineapple juice, mango, or lemonade to add in with your bubbly! Fruity garnishes are great to pop in with your drink.

Omelet station

Who doesn’t love a good omelet! With farm fresh eggs and fun toppings to mix in, makes the delicious breakfast entree. Plus, you’ll need to balance out all those sweet breakfast treats!

Light breakfast options

Not everyone likes big breakfasts, so it’s nice to have smaller portion options such as yogurt with granola, granola bars, fruit etc. Try a build your own yogurt parfait bar!

 

Deviled eggs

A classic hit at any meal of the day deviled eggs are yummy and versatile with many different ways to serve them! Speaking of eggs did someone say Quiche? This dish is very versatile and can be done vegan or with meats!

 

Waffles

Grab the whipped cream and maple syrup, you cant forgot the waffles super fast and easy as 123 to make! We love the idea of Mini waffles so guests can enjoy all the other fun and tasty treats on the menu!

 

 

 

 

 

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