The Knot Minnesota Weddings Magazine

When it comes to weddings today, the rules are simple: There are no rules! You can get married on a campground (p. 176), wear a colorful suit or dress (p. 44), or host a brunch celebration complete with cereal décor and everyone’s fave breakfast bite

What should we put in the welcome bags for our island destination wedding? HARMONY WALTON: For tropical vows, definitely include some sun essentials. Travel-size sunscreen and after-sun care, like aloe and moisturizing lotion, are both useful items f

What different print types are available, and which ones are the most economical? From least to most expensive, we offer flat printing, letterpress, embossing and foil stamping. Flat printing is when the ink is laid flat onto the paper, while letterp

A fanciful fruit cake takes center stage at British weddings. Typically made from cognac-soaked dates, prunes, raisins, currants and orange peel, the cake is finished off with a marzipan or fondant topping. The French traditionally serve up a stunner

Despite the name, this is actually an event thrown by the bride for her bridesmaids as a way to show her appreciation to her bridal party for the many things each girl has done to make her wedding special. This sit-down lunch or brunch is typically h

Ask your favorite local eatery if they offer cooking classes and enroll your loved ones in some midday culinary fun ahead of your wedding day. Guests of all ages will enjoy getting a taste of the local food scene (and flexing their chef muscles), and

If you’re not providing transportation for your guests, you’ll need to know how long it’ll take them to get from the ceremony to the reception. Ask what the traffic is like around the time of your wedding to ensure your guests won’t get stuck bumper

Think beyond just coordinating your paper with your color palette. Instead, include unique details as well, like finishing the envelope off with vintage stamps from the states where you both grew up, shutting it with a custom wax seal depicting your

THE PROBLEM THE FIX: Keep in mind, your dining tables will likely cover much of the floor. But, if it still makes you cringe, price out the cost of outfitting the whole space in the same material as your dance floor, like hardwood or a chic checkered

Digital is the most typical way of shooting. The biggest advantage? Time—depending on how your photographer works, you could see snaps just days postwedding. Digital cameras can shoot in very low light, and thanks to a display screen, your photograph

How romantic would it be to marry on the date you first met or your grandparents’ anniversary? If you have a special day for you and your partner, search for venues with that in mind. Then, share any significance of the timing with your guests by inc