By: Holly Kelsey-Henry For more than 20 years, the McKechnie family has owned and operated the largest party and balloon supply store in Duluth. Their long standing experience, professionalism and commitment to customer service have made the business the go-to, one-stop shop for all things celebratory.
Lady Ocalat: Spirits Welcome
By Staff Writer From the moment you walk in to Lady Ocalat’s Emporium you feel welcome and all of your senses awaken. Beautiful, energetic music is playing that lifts the spirit, a subtle floral incense is burning, and a wide assortment of books, crystals, figurines, and cards are there for […]
Northland Special Events: Trusted Expertise on Your Special Day
By: Holly Kelsey-Henry When Northland Special Events owner and Principal Event Specialist, Mariah McKechnie unwittingly launched her business in 2010 from the back of a mini-van, she had no idea how hugely successful it would become.
Choosing a Wedding Officiate
You’re engaged! Amidst the hugs and flurry of excited congratulations from family and friends you’re asked about the date of the ceremony, a venue for the service and reception and what kind of dress you’re hoping to find. All very legitimate questions and ones that many couples can answer because […]
Maxi Child’s Trio: Making Mellow Music
In the elegant ambiance of the Blackwater Lounge in downtown Duluth, the dulcet tones and laid-back vibe of Maxi Childs and her fellow musicians seem right at home as a throwback to clubs of yesteryear. Maxi herself looks as if she could have stepped off the walls of one the elegantly gowned and coiffed women […]
Bye, Bye Buzz
In Minnesota, we have 4 seasons Fall, Winter, Spring …and Mosquito Season. By Tiffany Mallory, Manager at Mosquito Squad I attended a beautiful outdoor wedding reception this past summer. The weather couldn’t have been more perfect. White chairs were set up for guests with a 100+ year old oak tree […]
Event Marketing
Questions for Your Caterer (a List)
Playing 20 (or more) questions with your caterer is totally acceptable. We suggest these for must-know answers:
Personalize Your Next Event
By: Briana Von Elbe, Owner Footprint Promotional Advertising Promotional products can be used to enhance a business’s brand awareness, but they also make an extraordinary way to say thank you to your guests at your wedding reception, baby shower, birthday, family reunion, graduation or other special occasion.
Invitations 101
Invitation insight from the Printing Experts at ProPrint TIMELINE: Work backwards from the event. Headcount needed 1-2 weeks ahead; Mail date 6-8 weeks ahead; Printing, assembly and addressing of invitations may take 1-4 weeks so plan accordingly.