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Celebrations

When it comes to event planning, setting the tone is all in the details.

June 2006

Celebratory events encompass a range of styles, from the white-glove service of an upscale reception to the laid-back stylings of a summertime cruise around Lake Minnetonka.

When honing in on a theme, it’s important to set a tone that conveys the host’s personality to guests, whether it’s elegant and graceful or jaunty and raucous. Then it’s time for the fun part: choosing the details that will give the event flair and make the impact of the food, flowers, and music linger long after the last guest has left. Here, we present five styles—including venues, caterers, jewelry, and party favors—to help you plan your next celebration.

Metropolitan

Elegant

Unlike the jazz-infused, bouncy vibe of a glamorous event, an elegant affair is often a quieter, more luxurious gathering of crisp linens, gliding waiters, string quartets, and crystal glasses held aloft in an amusing but tasteful toast.
Graves 601 Hotel

Glamorous

One thing that can be defined is the vibe of glamour: smooth yet vibrant, rife with clinking glasses and breathless conversation.
Lake Minnetonka

Informal

Informal events, whether held at home, a pizza joint, or even on a cruise around one of the area’s lakes, can deliver the sugar smack of summertime.
Walker Art Center's Skyline Room

Modern

Although each venue provides a palette on which décor and food can set a tone, opting for modernity generally means reveling in the space itself.
Nicollet Island Pavilion

Natural

An emphasis on simplicity with food, lighting, and music brings the elements of a nature-inspired event together, making every guest all too happy to bask in the sun or marvel at the stars.

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