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Should You Ask A Friend or Family Member to Officiate Your Wedding?

From the font on your invitations to the colors of the tablecloths, you’ll make hundreds of decisions as you work to plan your wedding, but one of the more important decisions you’ll make is who will officiate your ceremony. It’s an honor and an important duty to officiate a wedding, and while some people want to leave it strictly to the professionals, others consider having a friend or family member become an officiant to preside over the ceremony.

If you’re considering having a friend or family member officiate your wedding, that’s great! But there are some things you’ll want to consider before you bestow that responsibility on someone close to you. Below, we talk about everything you’ll want to know about having a friend or family member officiate your wedding.

Having A Friend Or Family Member Officiate Your Ceremony

If you’re thinking about asking a friend or family member to officiate your wedding, here are some things you’ll want to keep in mind:

  1. Ask Them Early – Don’t wait until the last minute to get your officiant on the books for your wedding. They are going to want some time to work out what they are going to say so that your ceremony is personal and memorable. Don’t leave them feeling rushed because you didn’t ask them until a couple weeks before the ceremony. Get it squared away early, and don’t be afraid to circle back as your wedding day draws near to ensure everything is still on track.
  2. Make Sure They Are Official – There are state and local laws regarding who can officially perform the marriage ceremony, so you need to make sure that your friend or family member jumps through the necessary hoops to become an officiant. Check with your county clerk’s office or search online for how you can become a wedding officiant in your state. It is free in some states, but in others there is a small fee. Consider covering any expenses if you’re asking a friend or family member to officiate your wedding.
  3. They Need To File Paperwork – It’s not enough to just become a certified officiant, you also need to file the correct documentation to the county in which you’re getting married in. For example, if you were getting married in Hennepin County, here’s what you’d need to do to get on file with the county. As you can see, there’s a $30 filing fee that must be submitted along with your application. Google “filing officiant credentials” in the county you’ll be getting married in to figure out what paperwork needs to be completed so that your officiant is good to go.
  4. Plan The Ceremony With Them – You don’t need to plan out every word, but talk about the general flow and tone of the ceremony. Do you want something a little more traditional because you’re getting married in a Catholic church, or do you want a more relaxed and light-hearted ceremony because you’re hoping it will help with any wedding day jitters? This way both sides can ensure their expectations are met and everyone is on the same page.
  5. Practice – As the old adage goes, practice makes perfect. If your friend or family member hasn’t officiated a wedding before or it’s been a while since they’ve overseen one, have a practice run before the rehearsal ceremony. Things will run much smoother if you’ve talked about any readings, musical pieces or other acts that will take place throughout the course of the ceremony. Talk these beats through with your officiant so that they aren’t taking in all this new information at once at the rehearsal ceremony.

Having a friend or family member officiate your wedding can make the day that much more special, but it will involve a little extra planning on your end. Conversely, if you want to outsource some of the other aspects of your wedding and reception, like lighting, decor or catering, connect with the team at Entourage Events Group.

We know what it takes to ensure a wedding runs smoothly from start to finish, and we’d be happy to amaze your guests with culinary creations or an enchanting atmosphere. To learn more about our picturesque venues or our renown event services, start by filling out a short form on our contact page!

The Armory Is The Perfect Venue For Your Next Gala Or Corporate Event

If you’re looking for the perfect scene to host your next big event, look no further than the awe-inspiring Armory. Nestled in downtown Minneapolis across from US Bank Stadium, The Armory was at one time the most expensive building supported by the Public Works Administration in Minnesota.

Its name pays homage to its initial purpose, having housed the Minnesota National Guard in the 1930s, and it has hosted countless events and notable names in it’s nearly 90 years in existence. From hosting the Minneapolis Lakers to serving as the backdrop for music videos for the likes of Prince and Aerosmith, The Armory has a truly rich history and an even more exciting future. In 2017 the venue was updated into one of the grandest social event centers in the state, and now it provides the ideal setting for concerts, galas, fundraisers and similar corporate events.

Host Your Next Event At The Armory

One of the best things about The Armory is how it can accommodate a group of nearly any size. We’ve hosted events for as few as 25 people and for up to 8,000 guests, so we can easily host your next trade show or corporate event. We also have a number of amenities to ensure your event goes off perfectly, including:

  • Audio and Visual Production – Designed to host concerts or galas that require lighting and visual production to help enhance the scene, The Armory is outfitted with a top of the line AV system that can captivate your audience and help set the mood for your event.
  • World Class Catering – Our culinary artists can also help your evening stand out by offering a variety of decadent food and beverage options. Our chefs can work to create a one-of-a-kind dining experience unique to your event, or you can choose from some of our most recommended food and beverage options to dazzle the taste buds of your audience.
  • Design And Decor – We also have the decorations and stylings you need to execute your event. From the perfect amount of tables and chairs to accent furniture and eye-catching decor, we specialize in making fabulous spaces within our large gathering space to provide your guests with a memorable and unique experience.
  • Hands-On Management – At Entourage Events Group, our Event Management team boasts more than 100 combined years of experience, so they know what it takes to throw a successful event. We’ll be available from the planning process until after the last guest leaves at the end of the event to ensure it goes off without a hitch. We’re your go-to team for any of your needs throughout the planning and execution of your event.

So if you’re looking for the perfect venue in downtown Minneapolis to host your next gathering, look no further than The Armory. The venue is truly unforgettable, and the service you’ll receive through Entourage Events Group will be remarkable. Let us host your upcoming gala or corporate event at The Armory. For more information, or to schedule a tour or to learn more about booking an event at The Armory, click here to fill out a short contact form and a member of our team will reach out to you with answers. We hope to see you and your group soon at The Armory!

How to Use Your Menu To Set Your Wedding Apart

Oftentimes one of the more memorable aspects of a wedding reception is the meal that accompanies the toasts and the celebration of the newlyweds. You want your wedding to stand out for all the right reasons, but if there’s an issue with the food or drinks, it’s easy for that to become the focus of the evening.

At Entourage Events Group, we pride ourselves on providing a one-of-a-kind catering service, so much so that we created an entire division dedicated to the craft – Elite Catering. In today’s blog, our catering team shares some ways you can use your food and beverage menu to make your meal a dish to remember, and some of the ways our team can go above and beyond to ensure all your food and drink expectations are surpassed.

Setting Your Wedding About With Food And Drinks

Here’s a look at some of the ways we make the dining experience a unique and memorable part of your wedding.

  • Your Bar, Your Way – Regardless of whether you’re hosting a pre-reception or cocktail hour, you’re going to want to provide a way for your guests to stay refreshed and hydrated. What’s great about our venues like The Grand 1858, The View or any of our venues is that you can put your own personal touch on the bar and the beverages. We can personalize some bar stations or match them to your decor so that they feel ingrained in your event. You can work with our team to feature a signature cocktail, create your own fused water station or host a perfectly-timed coffee bar once the meal and desserts have been served.
  • Culinary Creation – Our culinary team has years of professional experience and a wide range of diverse backgrounds and palettes to bring the right flavor to your wedding. We work directly with each couple to develop a one-of-a-kind menu that you won’t find at most standard venues. You won’t just get to pick between chicken or steak, you’ll be able to work with master chefs to create your own unique menu suited to your personal style.
  • Dazzle With Desserts – We are constantly looking for creative ways to go above and beyond with our dessert offerings, and we’re confident that we can find something to dazzle your guests. Does a donut display interest you? How about a decadent cupcake spread? Maybe individually-crafted desserts are more your style, or how about a Build Your Own S’Mores station? If you’ve got a dessert in mind, not only can we create them in-house, but we can wow with how they are presented to your guests.
  • Late Night Cravings – After some time breaking it down on the dance floor, your guests may be looking for a late night snack to hold them over until the night ends. We can ensure nobody leaves hungry with our array of late-night offerings. Whether it’s carnival-style popcorn, a Baravian pretzel cart or just delicious homemade pizzas, we can ensure your late night cravings menu is on point.
  • One Stop Shop – Finally, one thing that sets Elite Catering apart from other caters is how easy it is to communicate and plan all aspects of the catering side of your wedding. You’re not trying to chase down vendors or hope they call you back, because we’re a division within Entourage Events Group. When you streamline your venue, your decorations, the catering and the entertainment all through one events group, nothing falls through the cracks and you have one easy source as a point of contact. Simplify the catering process by choosing an in-house option like Elite Catering.

The food and drinks at your wedding will be a shared experience for all your guests, so make sure it surpasses all expectations by trusting the event catering to a team known for one-of-a-kind experiences. To learn more about how we can set your wedding apart with our food and beverage creations, to see a larger portfolio of our previous success stories, or to learn more about getting a quote for your wedding, click here or give our team a call today at (612) 564-3777.

6 Tips For Throwing A Successful Fundraising Event

Getting people to donate to your cause doesn’t always come easy, but if you are creative in your fundraising efforts, you’ll find that guests are more likely to donate to a worthy cause. If your company or organization is looking to raise funds for their next project or to give back to the community, you may be wondering how to throw a great event that will surpass fundraising targets. The team at Entourage Events Group has helped assist in the production of numerous fundraising events for large corporations and small organizations, and we’d be happy to share some of our tips for a successful event. Below, we share six tips for throwing a successful fundraising event.

1. Set The Scene With The Right Venue

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, don’t just book your event at the first hotel convention center that can accommodate a group of your size. You want the venue to set the stage for a wonderful night, and a dimly lit convention center with beige walls hardly does the trick. Dazzle with picturesque views of the city like you’ll find at The Riverside, or amaze with elegance at a venue like The Grand 1858. Let the venue speak for your organization from the moment your guests arrive.

2. Time Your Event To Your Audience

You want to ensure that your event is scheduled for a time that is ideal for your group and your guests. If you’ll be hosting a large portion of employees and clients, don’t plan it during normal business hours. If you want families to be able to attend, consider a weekend afternoon or evening. Pick a time that coincides with the obligations of your organization and your attendees.

3. Consider How You Can Best Raise Money

You might be hosting a fundraiser event, but that doesn’t mean people will just show up and write checks. Find creative or enticing ways to get people to donate to your cause. Run a 50-50 raffle, organize a silent auction, or offer a VIP experience to those who donate at a certain level.

4. Feed Your Group

Oftentimes charity or fundraising events sell seats or tables at an event that includes a delicious meal option, so consider making a meal one of the main aspects of your event. A meal can provide a great opportunity for a keynote speaker to make a donation pitch or explain how the donations will be used. Our team has catered countless fundraising events and weddings, so we know how to feed a large group with ease. Learn more about our catering options on this page.

5. Get The Word Out

You need to effectively market your event so that people are excited about coming to your event and donating to your cause. Emails, flyers, social media posts, formal invites, you name it. Don’t just let people know that an event is taking place, let them know what to expect and make them want to come. Let them know about dinner, raffles, music, prizes and anything else that will have people wanting to come to your event. You first need to sell the event before you can sell people on your cause or your vision.

6. Budget

The last item on our list is something you’ll want to set early on in the process, because a successful fundraising event relies on keeping expenses under a set threshold. Set a budget and stick to it. That can be harder than you might imagine if you’re trying to organize the event with a number of different companies. At Entourage Events Group, we can be your singular point of contact for venue hosting, decoration and lighting, food and beverages and other entertainment options. We make it easy to work within a budget and avoid any surprise expenses. Let our team help keep your event under budget to maximize the success of your fundraiser.

For more tips on throwing a perfect fundraising event, or to learn more about how our team can help you raise funds for your next venture, reach out to the team at Entourage Events Group today at (612) 564-3777.

5 Things They Don’t Tell You About Planning A Wedding

For the majority of people, planning a wedding isn’t something they have a lot of experience with. Don’t get us wrong, planning a wedding with no experience can still be a very enjoyable experience, but oftentimes when all is said and done, people look back and either wish they would have done something slightly different or known something sooner in the process. There are a lot of things you simply don’t know about planning a wedding unless you’ve done it yourself.

We hope to change that sentiment, and we hope that by doing so, we’ll make your wedding planning experience easier and more enjoyable. With that said, here’s a look at five things they don’t tell you about planning a wedding.

1. A Venue Isn’t Just A Venue

When picking a venue, you don’t just want to find a place that is big enough and that has availability on your big day. A venue is more than just a place to gather, it should help to set the tone for a magical evening. For example, a venue like The Riverside can provide spectacular views and exquisite natural lighting, while The Grand 1858 can offer intimate and elegant indoor or outdoor ceremonies. Set your wedding apart by having the venue add to the festivities instead of just being a place that is big enough for your group.

2. You’ll Want To Decorate The Venue

Booking the venue is a good start, but you’ll also want to personalize it with your own decor and style. However, you probably won’t be able to decorate until the night before the wedding at earliest, and some venues may want you to wait until the day of your wedding. You’re not going to want to set up your reception hall on the day of your wedding, and while you may have friends or family willing to assist, sometimes it’s easier to know that it’s being handled by the professionals. Our styling and production team can decorate your venue based on your decor and lighting preferences and give you the peace of mind that it’s being taken care of while you focus on other things on your big day.

3. Consider Transportation

You may not personally need parking or transportation, but a number of your guests likely will. Parking and transportation options can be hard to find if you’re getting hitched in the Twin Cities, so you’ll want a venue that has on-site parking. Our venues have this perk, which makes life that much easier for your guests.

4. It’s Simpler To Keep Food Options In House

While this may sound obvious, feeding your guests can get difficult if you’re trying to arraign caterers for your venue. It’s much simpler to choose a venue that has top notch on-site dining accommodations. This also provides you with peace of mind knowing that a caterer won’t back out or run into transportation or staffing problems on the day of your wedding. If you keep things like decor, dining, lighting and music in-house and with one company, it’s so much easier to organize each aspect and to avoid problems because you’ll be working with one point of contact.

5. Where Will You Get Ready?

Some venues don’t lend themselves to wardrobe changes or make it easy for the wedding party to get ready ahead of the ceremony. You’ll want to be able to get ready at the venue, so make sure you consider where you’ll be able to get dressed and have hair and makeup done on the day of your wedding. Our venues offer Bride and Groom Suites so that everyone can get ready with ease on the big day.

If you want assistance with any of the above aspects for your wedding, please consider syncing up with the team at Entourage Events Group. We can streamline the planning and production of your wedding to ensure everything is as you dreamed it would be. For more information, or to request a tour or learn more about our pricing options, fill out this short form on our contact page. Let us help make your wedding an unforgettable experience.

5 Ways To Have Your Corporate Event Stand Out From The Rest

Depending on what line of work you’re in, you may be pretty familiar with the corporate event scene. Even if you don’t attend a lot of corporate events, the ones you attend can be pretty forgetful if the organizers don’t do anything to make their event stand out. That’s why it’s so important to find ways to make your corporate event stand out if you’re throwing a fundraiser or organizing a company event. Below, we share five ways that you can ensure your corporate event is unforgettable.

1. Wow With The Venue

Hotel convention centers are designed to be both functional and forgettable, so while they can host a large group, they aren’t going to be memorable for your audience. Instead, choose a venue that dazzles your guests. Spaces like The Grand 1858 and The Riverside offer picturesque views and incredible interior design that will be sure to make a mark on your audience.

2. Have A Keynote Speaker

Depending on the goals of your event, oftentimes it’s very helpful to have a keynote speaker deliver a message to your audience. It could be the head of your foundation speaking about the goals of your charity event, or it could be the CEO congratulating the team for a year of hard work. Or you could book a motivational speaker or a local celebrity to come talk to your guests. These powerful words can help make your night memorable.

3. Add Some Music

To help set the mood and create easy conversation between guests, consider having some musical entertainment at your event. You can book a local band to play for a couple hours, or you can bring in a DJ to play music at your event. The team at Entourage Events Groups can also handle the music and sound arraignments if you want to have more control over the music options at your event.

4. Have Top Notch Food

As you might have noticed so far with these tips, you want to appeal to your audience with sensory experiences. You’ve wowed with impressive views and entertained their ears with music, now it’s time to take it to the next level by dazzling their taste buds. Cater the event with fabulous food and beverage options. You can look into local vendors, but again, sometimes it’s easiest to go with the in-house options. Our catering division can create incredible appetizers and desserts at any of our venues, which is one less thing you have to worry about on the day of the event.

5. Encourage Social Sharing

A final way to make your event memorable and to help it have a second life in the digital realm is to make it an event that lends itself to sharing on social media. Our design and decor team can create wonderful spaces within your venue that lend themselves to Instagram opportunities or group photo spots. Create a hashtag for your event and encourage your guests to take photos and share about the night on social media. Photos and videos will help you remember the event, and it can be an effective PR tool.

If you want to ensure that your corporate event stands out from the rest, sync up with the team at Entourage Events Group and let us help make your event one-of-a-kind. For more information or to request a quote, reach out to our team today at (612) 564-3777.

How To Decorate Your One-Of-A-Kind Wedding

One aspect of wedding planning that’s easy to overlook is the decor of the venue and reception area. Because you may be focused on choosing your dinner options and narrowing down your guest list, it’s not uncommon for the wedding decor to get put off to the last minute, and that can make it hard for everything to come together as you had planned. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be this way. With a little foresight and planning, we know that you can knock your wedding decor out of the park. In today’s blog, we share some tips for decorating your wedding venue or reception hall, and how the team at Entourage Events Group can help with this process.

Develop A Budget

Start by identifying how much you want to spend or what you’re comfortable spending on wedding decor. This will help you determine the best way to ensure you don’t end up overspending on decorating and staging your wedding. Second-hand retailers, Facebook marketplace and Etsy shops are great places to look for wedding decorations because oftentimes the decorations are in great condition from limited use, and you get them at a fraction of the price.

Rent Or Buy

Even though you might be able to buy a number of wonderful decorations for your wedding, you may not want to deal with the aftermath of having some supplies that you either need to store or try to sell on your own. If you’d rather not deal with the buy and sell aspect of decorating your wedding, consider hiring an event design company like EDG Productions, a division of Entourage Events Group. We offer a la carte decor and furniture options so you can pick and choose which pieces will work best for your wedding. And best of all, you’ll pay a lot less because you’re not buying the pieces outright, and you don’t have to worry about storing or selling the pieces afterwards because you’re renting them for your event.

Consider A Theme Or Color Scheme

A lot of weddings have a common theme or color scheme throughout their decor. If you decide what you want in a theme or color scheme, it can make it a lot easier to decorate the venue based on these themes and schemes. For example, if you want a rustic theme, consider a venue that lends itself to this theme like The View, which features wooden pillars and rustic brick walls. Or if you want a more modern wedding with spectacular natural views, go with The Riverside. And if you want to see how we can match any color scheme at these venues, just click the links and scroll down until you reach the “Details and Lighting” section.

Whose Handling Setup?

You have enough to deal with on your wedding day without getting to the venue early to help set up. While you may have a wonderful support cast that would love to help set up and take down decorations before and after the event, oftentimes it’s nice to have the peace of mind of knowing that it’s being taken care of by the professionals. At Entourage Events Group, we’ll work with you to create the perfect wedding decor, lighting and staging, and we’ll set everything up for you on your big day. Decorating one-of-a-kind weddings is what we do best, so let us handle it on your wedding day.

Minneapolis Wedding Venues

One of the most common compliments we hear from happy couples after their big day was that the decorations and lighting of their venue were spectacular, and they can’t believe how easy it was to work with our team. We want to provide you with this peace of mind and help make your wedding an event nobody will soon forget. To learn more about our decor options through EDG Productions, click here and learn how you can request a custom quote for your wedding, or you can give us a call at (612) 564-3777.

5 Tips For Ensuring Your Corporate Event Is A Success

Corporate events take a lot of planning in order to go off without a hitch and have the intended effect on your audience. Done correctly, corporate events can increase productivity, bring in new clients or show your employees that you appreciate all their hard work. Done incorrectly, and your event can be the talk of the town for all the wrong reasons. We’ve helped plan, organize and run countless corporate events, so we know what it takes to make them a success. In today’s blog, we share five insider tips for making sure that your next corporate event is a smash hit.

1. Figure Out Your Why

Before you even get into how you’ll plan your event, you want to make sure everyone understands why you’re having the event in the first place. Are you rewarding employees for their hard work? Are you fundraising for a new project? Are you trying to onboard 15 new clients? Once you figure out why you’re considering organizing a corporate event, the how will become much easier. Make sure the planning committee establishes and understands the goals of the event before they start trying to plan anything.

2. Wow With Your Venue

The venue you choose sets the stage for the event, so don’t just book the first place that has a space on a specific date. Instead of throwing your event at a hotel conference room, let your event stand out by picking a unique and memorable venue. We’ve had so many satisfied clients reach out to us to let us know that so many of their guests raved about the venue, so don’t underestimate what a great space can do for your event. Places like The Grand 1858, The Riverside and The View are all unique and awe-inspiring venues for your next corporate event.

3. Feed Your Guests

We also strongly recommend feeding your guests at some point during the event. You can either do a full sit-down dinner or just serve appetizers, but meal options tend to increase attendance, give people a centralized activity and avoid irritability that can be caused by hunger! Not sure how to best cater your event? Outsource it to the professionals. We can cater your event at any one of our venues. Not only is this one less thing that you have to plan, but you can take solace in knowing that your caterer won’t back out on your last minute. We have catering options to accompany any size group or any dietary restrictions. Let our team dazzle with decadent food options.

4. Remember That Less Is More

You’re going to have a lot on your plate as you plan your corporate event, and oftentimes it’s easier to outsource to one company instead of trying to get a bunch of groups to come together. If you’re trying to have one company cater the event, another company decorate the venue, you’re hiring your own bartenders and you’re trying to bring in your own DJ, it’s going to get complicated and it’s easier for something to fall through the cracks. Instead, connect with a company like Entourage Events Group that can handle all those aspects for you. We’ll handle parking, catering, decorating, bartending, cleanup and the music, all you have to do is bring the guests. Working with one point of contact is so much easier and helps everything run much smoother, so consider outsourcing duties to an event planning company.

5. Develop A Budget And Stick To It

Finally, develop a budget and stick to it. You don’t want your event to become a budgetary nightmare, so work with your financial team and come up with an appropriate budget. Again, it can be so much easier to understand costs and total expenses if you work with an event planning company instead of trying to pay a different caterer, hire your own DJ and decorate the venue on your own. With our team, you’ll have clear, upfront prices and a singular point of contact in the event you have questions about any aspect of your event, which ensures there aren’t any surprises when the bill comes. Don’t get in trouble with the finance department because it was tough to stay on top of expenses. Work with an event planning group and keep your budget on track.

If you’re interested in learning more about how we can help you throw the perfect corporate event for your group, head on over to our contact page and let us know what you’re looking for. We’ll read your form and get back to you with individualized answers, and we can even schedule a tour of any of our venues. We look forward to hearing from you and helping ensure your next corporate event is a success!

How To Write The Perfect Wedding Vows

When you say “I do” to your partner on your wedding day, you’re committing to more than just a ring on your finger. You’re making promises and commitments that you’ll work to fulfill for the rest of your life, and oftentimes you express these promises in the wedding views you read before you officially tie the knot. Writing your own wedding vows is an incredibly personal experience for both you and your partner, but at the same time, many people struggle to find the perfect words to say on their big day. We can’t write the words for you, but we do have some tips for writing them and some tricks for getting past writer’s block if you’ve become stuck. Below, we share some tips for writing the perfect vows for your wedding.

Perfecting Your Wedding Vows

Your wedding vows are intrinsically personal, which means we’re not going to be able to dictate exactly what you should say to your spouse. Don’t get us wrong, there are plenty of things we can take care of on your wedding day, like delivering the perfect venue, providing dazzling decor and crafting an exquisite food and drink menu, but we can’t write your vows for you. That being said, we know some starting points and some ways to approach writer’s block that should help make the process easier. Here are our tips:

Consult With Your Spouse

If you’ll be writing your own vows, talk with your future spouse about whether or not you want to write them together or separately. Many people automatically assume that you’ll write your own vows and keep them a secret until you’re at the altar, but it doesn’t have to be like that. We’ve heard beautiful vows from couples who clearly worked together to write two vows that come together as one as they are read. If you want to write your own vows, but you don’t want to do it by yourself, consider working with your future spouse to create your vows together.

Talk About Length and Style

If you’ll be writing them separately, it’s still a good idea to talk a little bit about length and style. Keeping your vows similar in length is easier for both parties, and it might be simpler to keep the use the same phrasing throughout in terms of “I promise to,” “I vow to,” “I will always,” etc. You definitely don’t need to have the same style or length, but some couples find it helpful to discuss before they start writing their vows.

Getting Past Writer’s Block

If you’re stuck along the way, or you’re just trying to decide the best way to say everything you want to say to your future spouse, we’ve come up with a few talking points that can help you put pen to paper. When making your vows, consider writing about:

  • The best qualities of your future spouse.
  • How they make you a better person.
  • What you love most about them.
  • How you’ve grown together in your relationship.
  • The obstacles and challenges you’ve overcome together.
  • How you want to make them feel every day for the rest of your life.

Finding The Order

Sometimes the hardest part of writing your vows isn’t finding the right words, it’s finding the right order. Again, it’s important to remember that they are your vows, so you can declare your love in any way you like, but many vows tend to have a certain flow to them. Oftentimes they begin with a declaration of love where you tell your partner why you are so in love with them and why they are the only person for you. Then after you’ve told your spouse why you love them, you can transition to your promises. Now is when you’ll vow to love them, to honor them, to cherish them, to always make breakfast in bed on Sundays, you name it. And after you make your promises, you can finish by letting them know you’ll work to fulfill those vows for the rest of your life.

Don’t Procrastinate

And finally, one of the best tips that we can give is that you shouldn’t wait until the last minute to write your vows. We know that it can be intimidating to start, but the pressure is only going to build as you get closer to your wedding day. Write them at least a week before your wedding, and take time to practice them a couple times a day in the mirror. Even if you’ll be reading them off note cards, practicing them will make everything easier on the big day. Don’t put your vows off until the last minute.

We know that your vows will be perfect, and we know that writing your vows will be easier to do if you have faith that everything else with your wedding is in order. Let Entourage Events Groups handle other aspects like the venue, the decor, the music and the catering so that you can focus your attention on your future spouse and your vows. To learn more about how we can handle all those aspects and more, reach out to our team on our Contact Page.

5 Ways To De-Stress The Wedding Planning Experience

Planning a wedding can be a wonderfully fun and amazingly stressful time in a person’s life, and while some people thrive under stress, others would rather the wedding planning process be as stress free as possible. If you want to do what you can to help eliminate stress from the equation, you’ll want to be proactive in how you approach certain aspects of your wedding. In today’s blog, we share five tips for de-stressing the wedding planning experience.

1. Start Early

Regardless of whether you want a short or long engagement, it’s imperative that you start making plans soon after getting engaged. Most venues operate on a “first come, first serve” basis, meaning the longer you wait to book a venue or a caterer, the greater the likelihood they’ll already be booked on a specific date. There’s no harm in contacting places early, especially if you’ve already picked a specific date so that they can get you on the calendar and you don’t have to stress about finding someone else because your first choice was already booked.

2. Indoor/Outdoor Availability

Because Minnesota experiences all four seasons, the weather can be quite unpredictable, even when you try to pick a day when the weather is historically nice. It’s completely normal to feel stressed about how the weather could impact your big day, but you can eliminate some of that stress by choosing a venue that offers both indoor and outdoor wedding options. If you want an outdoor wedding but the weather doesn’t comply, we can just move things indoors, and the weather won’t ruin your day. Both The Grand 1858 and The View offer indoor and outdoor ceremony options so you know whether won’t be an issue.

3. Remember That It’s Your Day

We understand that you want your guests to have a great time at your wedding, but it’s important to remember that it’s you and your future spouse’s big day, and you don’t need to bend over backwards to accommodate everyone else. Choose what you want and don’t stress over that decision. If you don’t want kids at your wedding, don’t feel like you have to include them on the invite, or if you need to cut down the guest list, consult with your future spouse and come up with a decision and stick by it. Remember, it’s totally okay to say no to requests, because it’s your day.

4. Outsource To The Professionals

We’re going to toot our own horn here a bit. Arguably the most stressful part of the wedding is getting everything to come together on the big day. Finding a venue, decorating the hall, figuring out where you’ll get dressed, hiring a caterer and a DJ, and so on. Make this process a whole lot easier by connecting with a company who can do all of this. At Entourage Events Group, we can set you up with the perfect venue, dazzle with one-of-a-kind decor, and let our catering and entertainment divisions feed your group and then get them out on the dance floor! Working with one company to arrange all of this makes it easy to stay connected and ensure everything goes exactly as expected as your wedding day arrives.

5. Perspective Is Important

And finally, one of the best pieces of advice that we can give is to keep things in perspective along the way. We understand that you want everything to be perfect, but try to remember that everything will be just fine if something unexpected happens along the way. If the stationary of your invites are a different color of fuchsia than you expected, or one of your bridesmaids is taking her sweet time picking out a dress, take a deep breath and relax. At the end of the day, you’re going to be married to your best friend, surrounded by family and friends who love and support you, and that’s what really matters. Don’t sweat the small stuff, and while that’s easier said than done, it can be helpful to take a step back and consider the bigger picture if you are beginning to get stressed about any aspect of your wedding.

To learn how Entourage Events Group can help take the stress out of the wedding planning process, pick up the phone and give our team a call today at (612) 564-3777 or fill out this short form to get in contact with a member of our team!

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