Start your year strong with a Q1 corporate event planning playbook. From kickoff formats and AV support to budgeting, food timing, and winter logistics, this guide helps you build alignment, boost engagement, and set the tone for year-long success....
Whether you’re a planner, assistant, or couple booking a venue, understanding event planner insurance and certificates of insurance (COIs) is key to a stress-free event. This guide explains what COIs are, why they matter, common mistakes to avoid, and how to streamline the process for both vendors and planners....
Dreaming of a cozy, romantic winter wedding? Discover why Minneapolis is a perfect cold-weather destination and how The Lumber Exchange Event Center ensures your big day is beautiful, warm, and stress-free—no matter the weather....
Company holiday parties should feel festive, not frantic. This guide walks you through how to secure a Minneapolis event venue—fast. From a 7-day booking plan to must-ask venue questions, you'll learn how to create a celebration that reflects your company’s appreciation—without settling for a subpar space....
A Thanksgiving wedding weekend in Minneapolis gives you a built-in travel window, cozy fall ambiance, and plenty of time to celebrate with loved ones. This guide covers everything from choosing your venue to guest comfort, budgeting, and planning tips to make your holiday wedding unforgettable....
Weekday Veterans Day events are a thoughtful way to honor service members without overcomplicating planning. This guide covers reception ideas, venue tips, and AV setup suggestions to help your team host a respectful and accessible event in downtown Minneapolis....
Acoustic wedding songs bring intimacy, emotion, and meaning to your ceremony and reception. From the processional to the last dance, this guide helps you match the music to the moment. Learn how to set the mood, avoid common pitfalls, and make your playlist truly your–with tips on live vs recorded music, BPM suggestions, and how to work with your venue and performers....
Weddings can overwhelm sensitive guests—but they don’t have to. This guide shows how to create stylish, sensory-inclusive events using thoughtful design in lighting, sound, layout, and guest communication. From quiet rooms and earplug stations to inclusive signage and volume controls, you’ll find practical, beautiful ways to ensure all guests feel safe, welcome, and celebrated....
Thinking beyond Saturday? In Minneapolis, weekday weddings—especially Thursdays—unlock better vendor availability, potential savings, and smooth timelines. Get sample schedules, guest-friendly RSVP language, downtown parking/hotel tips, and winter planning guidance to make your celebration effortless....
Choosing a wedding venue in Minneapolis is one of the biggest planning decisions you’ll make—but it’s easy to miss key details without the right checklist. From capacity and catering to contracts, décor rules, and weather plans, this guide shares 40 essential questions to ask before you book. With the Lumber Exchange Event Center’s transparent pricing, flexible spaces, and downtown location, you’ll have everything you need for a smooth and unforgettable celebration....