This idyllic summertime wedding took place on a sprawling private estate, designed to embody the French countryside. From specialty handcrafted Peruvian cocktails, multifaceted entrees, to a pair of four legged surprise guests, this celebration of love symbolized the couple’s journey up to this point, and the beginning of the rest of their lives together.

The Beastly Bash is the premier fundraising event of the summer held annually to support the Minnesota Zoo’s mission of connecting people, animals and the natural world to save wildlife. With a theme of “Wild North,” the 2019 affair for more than 800 attendees took place throughout the zoo’s 5-acre grounds, with exclusive viewings of rare animals, and included dinner, cocktails, dancing and a live auction.

A four-star meal in a tiny town is quite the request from a bride and groom, but a life-long connection to this western Minnesota resort meant the bride would have it no other way. We brought a high-class dining experience to the wilderness for two close families and their friends at this late-August wedding.

The MIA Gala is the not-to-be-missed party of the year! This is a major fundraising opportunity for the museum, and they pull out all the stops. 360 VIP Patrons are wined and dined with appetizers, champagne tower, open bar and lavish plated dinner. They are joined late night by 650 happy revelers for a posh after party that lasts into the night with celebrity entertainment, libations, food and an incredible amount of fun!

A party for actual event planners and the clients they like to impress puts a certain amount of pressure on any caterer-no matter how seasoned. When tasked to entertain Hyatt Hotels' regional event planners' and their special guests on a Thursday night last summer, we knew the food had to be just right and fit in well with a REALLY fun theme--glamping!

A culinary innovation is the bravery to create something bold and the 15th Annual Minnesota Star Awards allowed us to do just that. The event introduced a Grecian meets Roman theme for the Twin Cities event professional community to get creative with. From the decor & food to the drinks & the stationery, the Idyllic Evening showcased some of the best and brightest in Minnesota! Living up to the Grecian theme, a “Pork 3 Ways” display with Pork Belly, Pork Tenderloin, and Pulled Pork was created.

AdvisorNet is a Minneapolis based firm that gives independent financial advisors the freedom to focus on their business by offering industry expertise and operational support so they can excel in their practice. The company was celebrating their 60th anniversary and called upon us to create a Masquerade Ball at a downtown hotel. The challenge was only having a little over one month to pull everything together.

The Surescripts team wanted to create a memorable "Evening in Paris" for their 2019 signature Gala. They desired an authentic, romantic approach of how guests would feel as if they were actually strolling the streets of Paris, and turned to our team to help bring this live experience come to fruition.

Forty years together is worth celebrating. This surprise anniversary party is filled to the brim with elegant Moroccan vibes that evoke wonder, sensuality and surprise at every corner. Rich, Striking Textiles, lively colors and a warm, inviting atmosphere are just the tip of the iceberg for this private event. Guests enjoyed a stunning waterfront view, dined beneath a whimsical tent with suspended lights paired with a rainbow of florals and soaked in cozy ambiance & celebratory tunes.

The Sesquicentennial Gala provided an opportunity to 920 guests to reflect on a university's past and present, to honor their leaders and legacies, and to discover their roots through a once in a lifetime celebration. To set the scene we transformed an 18th-century train depot into a nostalgic experience with the focal point being a replica of the oldest building on campus, Old Main.

Midsummer Night’s Dream:Enchanted Garden was the theme for the HITEC Conference Opening Party, one of the world's largest hospitality technology conference, offering top-notch education, bringing the brightest minds and hottest technologies from across the globe. We wanted our guests to go on an exciting journey through an enchanted garden and worked cohesively to deliver this thematic piece of theater including a 360 degrees bar experience with a 18' custom tree in the center of the event room

As the culmination of the ILEA Live Conference, the Esprit Awards Gala is one of the event industry’s most distinguished evenings. This year the gala provided an original experience, with a re-envisioned format. Guests transitioned through seven distinct spaces, leading them on a memorable journey throughout the location. The design, theme and graphics fabrication opened doors, both literally and figuratively, and wove together a grand, fantastical style that engaged and delighted attendees.

Averi and Timothy’s rustic barn wedding showcased the young couple’s elegant taste with blue details, vintage touches, and vivid green surroundings! The summer rain showers postponing their first look and outdoor ceremony couldn’t stop these two from smiling the entire day while they celebrated with friends, family and their fur baby, Blaze. The Sunday evening in June, wrapped up with dinner and dancing inside the barn and a sparkler exit.

This biennial event brought 2000 local United Way and corporate leaders from around the world together in Toronto. The conference had a unique setup, an international flair, and passionate attendees committed to strengthening their communities, and I captured all of this with vibrant and dynamic photos that embodied the United Way motto "Live United".

HiTEC, the world's largest and oldest hospitality technology trade show and conference, brought 6000 attendees to Minneapolis to see the latest advancements and hear about trends in the industry. The photography of this event captured its massive scale, elaborate setup and signage, A-list entertainment, and ultimately thrilled the client who used words like "wonderful" and "fantastic" to describe it!

When Sydney's fiancé Jens tragically and unexpectedly died, he left behind two shattered hearts. . . Sydney and their three year old daughter, Sienna.

This film tells the touching story of how Sydney was finally able to find true love again with Michael and how Michael was able to create a special, unbreakable bond with Sienna and make their family feel whole again.

Over the course of five days one of Minnesota’s largest festivals, The Irish Fair of Minnesota, was created at Harriet Island Park. The installation consisted of $98,020.40 worth of rental product including 53,325 sq. ft. of tenting.

A Custom designed aluminum and glass tent structure was installed as a focal point for an enhanced fan experience at US Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis. The tent design was chosen to mimic the grandeur of the stadium itself. 2 stories of glass, vaulted ceilings and mono-pitch roof design were just some of the key features of this incredible tent installation project.

Beastly Bash was a playful evening that celebrated the wild and exotic animals specifically found in Minnesota with a “Wild North” theme! This vibrant fundraising event was a spectacle filled with wild northern animal acrobats, flamboyant roaming characters, fire dancers, celebrity musical acts, and pay to play fundraising activities led by adorable deer stilt walkers.

Feathers, sequins, fringe, swinging jazz, luxurious installations, extravagant acrobatic performances, and even a full length Gatsby dinner show production transported guests back in time to the roaring 1920s. This over the top New Years Eve Event was nothing short of a Gatsby spectacle!! As the saying goes A “Little” party never killed nobody!

This event, which was completely re-imagined, re-branded and re-formatted in just over four months was a multi-day experience designed to educate, inspire, and motivate everyone who is fighting blood disease to become better equipped to save more lives. The keynote speakers, interactive experiences and educational sessions focused on groundbreaking technology, medical advances, and innovative efforts to democratize cellular therapy and provide equal life-saving outcomes for all.

The ultimate fan cave. This party had it all, classic activities, elevated interactions and a comfortable vibe. Our 1,500 invited guests felt like they stepped into the ultimate basketball lover’s basement and they didn’t want to leave. Guests from all over the country partied through an immersive courtside experience, cozy northwoods cabin and interactive icehouse. The menu included Minnesota classics like a tater tot bar, jerky tasting and a s’more building station.

This university wanted to elevate their signature donor event and showcase their innovation. Our "imagine" themed event included an intimate "TED Talk" style program, a famous speaker, a roaming dinner reception, student "Innovation Stations" and live entertainment. We infused the event with experiential design elements including a giant LED screen; intelligent lighting; a glowing string curtain; custom applied graphics; virtual reality; and artistic on-screen animations. The client was elated.

The Sesquicentennial Gala provided an opportunity to 920 guests to reflect on a university's past and present and to honor their leaders and legacies through a once in a lifetime celebration. To set the scene we transformed an 18th-century train depot into a nostalgic experience with large scrims of historic photos and archival displays including a replica of the oldest building on campus. We carefully curated the program content to ignite energy and emotions to create an unforgettable evening.

We were presented with the opportunity to work with motivational speaker Rachel Hollis for her Minneapolis RISE Conference. We worked with The Hollis Company across all days of their public event, with focuses from designing their registration area, to their photo ops and VIP party. Our participation included designing their Disco Party hosted at the Minneapolis Convention Center. We transformed a large scale ballroom into a funkadelic 1200 guest party reminiscent of Studio 54.

An elaborate, one of a kind Game of Thrones private party with a surprise, theatrical attack from a custom created White Walker Army.

The 21st night of September was surely a night to be remembered by the 200 guests who gathered for this sweet, classic and cozy wedding ceremony followed by a reception with dessert under the stars. Antlers from the family’s collection adorned the rustic brick fireplace, monogrammed blankets were draped over antique wooden ladders next to a roaring outdoor fire pit and a live Mule welcomed guests to sip on a Crabby Apple Mule, creating a magical fête that reflected the Bride & Groom as a couple.

True love is timeless, ageless and everlasting. This wedding was a celebration of all the whimsical, fairytale romances that many of us have spent a lifetime dreaming of.

Celebrating eternal love doesn’t have to be done in a grand way, but sometimes you’ve earned the right to have the fairytale you’ve always dreamed of. This pastel perfect wedding will leave you yearning to grow old with your forever someone.

An iconic blend of music, history, and local influences, the opening night party exemplified Minneapolis’ vibrant downtown scene. Inspired by five decades of artists and fully immersed into First Avenue’s club culture, Purple Party guests embodied the moment without skipping a beat. From chillin’ with roadies backstage, green room primping, a luxurious VIP lounge, to a kick-off-your-shoes performance by The Purple Xperience, an authentic and genuine experience was created for all party goers.

Every year ILEA-Minneapolis St. Paul Chapter Board of Directors selects one person that has made a difference with their exceptional gift of time and talent to celebrate as Volunteer of the Year. This year the vote was unanimous. This person was a constant force of positivity with her upbeat attitude and cheerful spirit. If you ever were at an ILEA program early for set up you would see her zooming around in her "tennies" and folding napkins and placing linens. We cannot think of a more deserving volunteer this year than Emily James!

Our partner of the year has brought a lot to our local ILEA chapter this year, as a trusted vendor and strategic partner. They have shown us time and time again that no event design is complete without a stunning navy sofa and coordinating lounge grouping. They have continuously helped to elevate our programs and provide some of the most gorgeous lounge and decor items around. They are talented. They are forward thinking. They are remarkable, we are excited to honor BeThings as Partner of the Year!