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Creative and Cozy:  A Christmas themed Wedding. If Christmas time is your favorite time of the year, why don't you make it your anniversary? Every bride strives for a wedding that will be remembered after they’ve said: “I do.”  With the vast majority of weddings typically taking place between May and October, winter provides an opportunity for a wedding that is both uncommon and elegant.  Consider the advantages: A winter wedding means your guests won’t be...

bridal shower

Planning a wedding? Don’t forget about the bridal shower. Every bride wants to feel special and celebrated for their big day, so make sure you spend time planning a beautiful bridal shower at one of our stunning bridal suites. Here are a few key tips and ideas to make sure your bridal shower is just as wonderful and memorable as the bride herself. Decide on a budget Before starting to pick a menu or a bridal shower...

most popular wedding months

Your wedding will likely be the single biggest party you ever throw for yourself.    Many of us grow up daydreaming about what their day will look like - A vision of ourselves glowing on a perfect day. What will your wedding party look like? What will the venue look like? Is it indoors or outdoors? The date you choose for the big day will definitely play a big role in how it all pans out. Would...

Halloween office party

Halloween office party: throw a pure fright fest(ivity) that will be remembered in your office. One that you will talk to new employees about dramatically, perhaps in front of a bonfire or with a flashlight.  Halloween is just around the corner and it is finally time to dust off the same old costume. It is time to use those dingy decorations leftover in the supply closet. However, there might be a better way to ring in...

fall wedding color palette

Many people refer to summer as Wedding Season, and while we don’t entirely disagree. L/X loves a gorgeous fall wedding! We’ve put together this list of our favorite fall weddings fantasies… You will instantly fall in love with vibrant and extraordinary fall wedding color palette. Fall Wedding Color Palette must haves Whether it’s rustic country barns or the trees changing colors that have you saying “I do” to a fall wedding, one thing is for sure. There is...

bar mitzvah

In your children’s lives, there are very few occasions that are more momentous than their bar/bat mitzvah. After the stress of preparing to recite Hebrew in front of the entire Synagogue, any teenager deserves a great party. Of course, since most teenagers only communicate in various grunts and eye rolls, the planning and execution of the big event will fall almost entirely on the parents. These tips will help you make the first night of...

employee appreciation party

When was the last time you and your team celebrated your efforts? If you want to work hard, you need to play even harder. For the sake of team spirit and advancement in performance, don't forget to celebrate your success! It’s important to take time to applaud employee achievements. It’s easy to get stuck in the day to day and move on to complete the next task, but in order to support team motivation, victories...

Hosting a networking event can benefit your business in a number of different ways. For example, promoting on multiple platforms, creating a strong first impression, and showing investment into your community. But often times, the actual planning and hosting of a successful networking event come with a lot of stress.  Luckily, the Lumber Exchange has you covered. Located in Downtown Minneapolis’s most versatile venue, it is the prime location. The venue offers an abundance of spaces...

summer wedding inspiration

Your own tropical extravaganza or a rustic fairytale in the middle of Minneapolis   We simply can’t get enough of summer wedding inspiration. There are so many creative and original options if you decide to say yes in the summer. Besides, what’s better than summer in Minnesota? With a little imagination and a few tricks up our sleeves (although we know it’s time for sleeveless summer dresses), you will have your summer fairytale in all of its glory....