The Decorations P
hoto booths are all the rage at wedding receptions. Parties & Weddings Plus in Mankato rents out photo booths, which print the photos on customized photo pages that match the wedding décor. The snapshots make fun keepsakes for guests. Professional decorator Linda Miller and her crew at Parties & Wedding Plus can personalize any room or outdoor venue. Couples choose their level of service: full, partial and DIY. With the rise in outdoor weddings, earthy and natural looks, such as centerpieces with twiggy birch branches, are in. “Remaining strong are burlap and shabby chic,” said Miller. For traditional brides, monograms and damask patterns are top choices. The themes are reflected in guest books, backdrops, table runners, chair covers,
candy tables and more. With linens, candles and centerpieces, decorators can dress up tables and fold napkins into works of art. “It makes that room special. Brides appreciate that,” said Miller. Wedding stationery can also be coordinated with the décor. Invitations by Carlson Craft, as well as custom printed save the dates, invites, programs and more, are available at Parties & Wedding Plus. For DIY brides, Parties & Weddings Plus just opened a consignment shop for brides to sell and purchase wedding supplies and decorations.
Twin Rivers Council for the Arts
PROMOTING A VIBRANT ARTS COMMUNITY WANTED: Teaching Artists to enrich the lives of children at the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota’s Saturday Awesome Arts series. Contact Deb at 507.995.9551. WANTED: Now seeking volunteer team members for Arts by the River! Contact director@twinriversarts.org. WANTED: Volunteers to help manage Combo Nights, The Business of Art Workshops, Gallery Exhibitions, and the annual Gala. To get involved, contact info@twinriversarts.org. WANTED: Program Coordinator for Arts by the River (paid position). Send resume and cover letter to director@twinriversarts.org.
So arts and culture thrive Twin Rivers Council for the Arts located in Emy Frentz Arts Guild
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Professional decorator Linda Miller of Parties & Wedding Plus said earthy and natural looks are trendy, especially in outdoor weddings.
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