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How To Celebrate This 4th of July With A Bang

How To Celebrate This 4th of July With A Bang

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

Fourth of July is the perfect holiday to enjoy some time with family, some amazing food, and the fun and excitement of a fireworks display. While you may find plenty of places to go to celebrate the holiday, why not throw your own fantastic fourth party that your...
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...
Ultimate Father’s Day Gift Guide

Ultimate Father’s Day Gift Guide

by Dave Lawrance | Celebrations, Gift Giving, Holidays

Your dad is always there for you when you need him, and this Father’s Day, why not show him just how much you appreciate all that he’s done for you? These from-the-heart, meaningful gifts will let dad know that you appreciate all the hard work he’s put in...
Why Team Outings Are Important For Any Company

Why Team Outings Are Important For Any Company

by Dave Lawrance | blog, Corporate Events, Entertainment, Private Charter Cruises, Team Building

When employees hear “team building’, they want to look—or run—the other way. However, team building is a fun and necessary part of strengthening your team. The most successful team building events are those that don’t have a corporate feel—who wants another regular...
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...
7 Springtime Activities In The Twin Cities to Add to Your  Bucket List

7 Springtime Activities In The Twin Cities to Add to Your Bucket List

by Dave Lawrance | blog, Minnesota, Things to do

The weather has finally turned (50 degrees today!), thank goodness, and it’s safe to go outdoors again ( at least until the snow storm this weekend)!  Where once we were stuck inside, we can now enjoy adventures on the town and in the wilderness. Here are seven of our...
Tips For Planning a Unique Corporate Outing Your Employees Won’t Forget

Tips For Planning a Unique Corporate Outing Your Employees Won’t Forget

by Dave Lawrance | Corporate Events, Private Charter Cruises

Do you want to run screaming from your office when you hear the words “team building” or “ice breaker”? Company activities to improve team bonding don’t have to be boring. They can actually be fun! While coaching sessions, personality trait sessions and trust...
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....
The Most Romantic Places in Minneapolis to Host Your Wedding

The Most Romantic Places in Minneapolis to Host Your Wedding

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

As 2018 is upon us, many couples in Minneapolis, MN are wondering where the most romantic places are to get married. Here’s a guide to a handful of the most romantic wedding locations and venues in Minneapolis. 1. On Lake Minnetonka, Aboard A Private Charter...
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