by Renée Stewart-Hester | Feb 1, 2025 | Entertain, Travel, Weddings
Event planner gives an inside look into organizing the perfect destination wedding. As Denae Brennan notes, hiring a full-service planner is “an investment in peace of mind.” Brennan of Denae Brennan Events understands how to navigate all types of wedding venues—from...
by Katie Timcho and Amy Sundet | Feb 1, 2025 | Book Club, Noteworthy
Whether you are part of the bridal party or just a guest, weddings can bring out the best in everyone. There’s something magical about being surrounded by so much love and hope for the couple’s bright future. These books will keep you in the wedding spirit. Love &...
by Madeline Kopiecki and Renée Stewart-Hester | Feb 1, 2025 | Entertain, Travel, Weddings
Wedding planning entails its fair share of contingency plans for all the “What ifs?” Will the weather impact an outdoor ceremony? If a vendor fails to show up, what’s next? And on the list goes on. Factor in a destination wedding, and you might consider packing up...
by Mollee Francisco | Feb 1, 2025 | Entertain, Shops, Style, Weddings
Discover how florals are becoming the life of the (wedding) party. From dahlias and delphinium to lilacs and lilies to ranunculus and roses, there is a seemingly endless array of options when it comes to wedding flowers, and the trends are ever-changing. For those...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Feb 1, 2025 | Entertain, Weddings
Preparation is key when it comes to marking a child’s marriage milestone. The wedding. While we all know who the stars of this show are, there are some supporting characters who also have to-do lists and reams of reminders before the main event. Enter: The Parents. If...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Feb 1, 2025 | Photo Contest
A morning coffee run turns into a stunning photo op. Brian Hartman was driving down the road past Parkers Lake on a bright January morning when he spotted a sundog over the water. “I’ve never seen one so bright like that before, and I knew that if I pulled over, I...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Feb 1, 2025 | Outdoors, Sports
Explore Clifton E. French Regional Park in new ways this February. Three Rivers Park District’s Outdoor Recreation School is offering opportunities to explore uniquely wintertime activities this season. “Our goal is definitely to get people—the beginner, the...
by Editorial Staff | Feb 1, 2025 | Featured, Weddings
From cityscapes to country roads, here’s a look at the details behind two special days. The celebration of love, unity and the start of a new chapter in life—weddings bring together family, friends and cherished traditions while creating new memories to last a...
by Grant Whittaker | Feb 1, 2025 | Noteworthy, Style, Weddings
As wedding season approaches, the question of what to wear as a guest becomes paramount. Whether you’re attending a black-tie affair or a casual beach wedding, understanding the latest trends and dress codes can help you make a stylish and appropriate choice. By...
by Emily Maxson | Feb 1, 2025 | Gift Guides, Noteworthy, Recipes
Nothing says Valentine’s Day like chocolate, and gifting healthier Homemade Chocolate Bars is the perfect way to let your loved ones know how special they are to you. These are fun to make because you can customize them with the type of chocolate you like and any...
by Editorial Staff | Feb 1, 2025 | Entertain, Featured, Local Makers, Weddings
Cottage bakers and resident makers are charting new territory when it comes to wedding treats. The topography of the reception dessert table is evolving. The tiered white wedding cake is no longer a given, and it’s ceding space to more varied terrain. Whether you want...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Feb 1, 2025 | Featured, Weddings
“Better Together” was the theme for Matt and Sarah Slick’s nuptials. On a beautiful summer day at Gull Lake’s historic Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, Matt and Sarah (née Gutknecht) Slick shared their first look when Sarah descended the stairs to the...
by Daniel Huss and Renée Stewart-Hester | Feb 1, 2025 | Noteworthy, Pets, Weddings
One isn’t surprised to see a best man at a wedding, but don’t forget about including a good boy! (or girl). Since 2018, Doggy Social helps wedding couples include their favorite family members—their dogs—in some or all the events of the day. Wedding days are full of...
by Editorial Staff | Jan 1, 2025 | Best of Plymouth, Noteworthy
It’s time to celebrate the best that Plymouth has to offer! Our Best of Plymouth 2025 annual readers’ poll offers a fill-in-the-blank voting system, making it easier for voters to nominate the businesses, organizations and places that serve the Plymouth community....
by Madeline Kopiecki | Dec 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
If there’s one word to describe my family’s Christmas cookie traditions, it’s “putzy.” The chocolate coated haystacks of chow mein noodles? Putzy. The cornflake wreaths with green marshmallow fluff and cinnamon candy ornaments? Putzy. The disks of dough that chill in...
