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Have a Summer Wedding? Take These Steps NOW to Save Stress

Have a Summer Wedding? Take These Steps NOW to Save Stress

by Dave Lawrance | Celebrations, Private Charter Cruises, Weddings

Winter is almost here, but if you are newly engaged and planning a summer wedding, it’s not to early to start thinking about your to do list. In fact, if you start your planning now, you will be able to enjoy the festivities of your big day with much less stress, and...
Wedding Dress Trends for Fall

Wedding Dress Trends for Fall

by Dave Lawrance | blog, Private Charter Cruises, Weddings

Autumn in Minnesota is the perfect time to get married. With leaves of crimson and goldenrod adorning all of the trees, and their reflections casting off the water, it’s the perfect setting for romance and everlasting love. Fall brides who are getting married on...
You’ve Been Asked to be a Bridesmaid. Now what?

You’ve Been Asked to be a Bridesmaid. Now what?

by Dave Lawrance | Celebrations, Personal Events, Private Charter Cruises, Wedding Events, Weddings

Your friend is getting married and has bestowed the honor of being one of her bridesmaids upon you. It’s now officially part of your job to ensure your gal-pal has the best and most stress-free wedding events ever! From assisting the maid of honor with throwing her a...
Wedding trends/fashion that are hot in 2018

Wedding trends/fashion that are hot in 2018

by Dave Lawrance | Private Charter Cruises, Wedding Events, Weddings

With the peak wedding season beginning, the newest wedding trends for 2018 have made their debut and are changing the face of weddings as we have known them. From dress trends to food, to gifts, to unique decor, the trends for 2018 are all about showing off your...
How To Find Your Own Wedding Style

How To Find Your Own Wedding Style

by Dave Lawrance | blog, Personal Events, Wedding Events, Weddings

You’re getting married! There are so many choices to make—the dress, the cake, the band. The big decisions of where to have your wedding and what kind of wedding to have can be overwhelming! The best advice we have is to be true to yourselves. What’s your style? What...
How to Plan an Impromptu Wedding in 6 Months or Less!

How to Plan an Impromptu Wedding in 6 Months or Less!

by Dave Lawrance | blog, Personal Events, Private Charter Cruises, Wedding Events, Weddings

Sometimes you just can’t wait another minute to get hitched. Or at least, it feels that way. While many couples are engaged for a a year or more, if you simply don’t want to wait for another summer to roll around, there’s nothing wrong with planning a wedding sooner....
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