Tag Archives: The Depot

Ice Blue Wedding

I had been holding off in posting this wedding, as I knew it was going into the newly released Minnesota Bride magazine. Isn’t it pretty?


Give My Regards… collaborated with Linen Effects, Apres Party & Tent Rental and Instant Request to set the ice blue feel at The Depot (appropriately in the skating rink).

Photo Credit Kelly Brown Weddings

A Different Kind of Red, White & Blue

As a tribute to the Fourth of July, I decided to post a couple of Style Boards that have red, white and blue. Although, it isn’t the traditional color combination, it definitely works for events and weddings!

Linen Effects Red and Tiffany Blue Wedding Style Board
The Style Laboratory Farrah and Jarrod Reception Style Board

It’s Snowing!

There is very little in life that is as pretty as falling snow, especially when it is dark enough to see the falling flakes. Romantic. Ethereal. Beautiful.

Upon request (after all, the company was built on fulfilling requests) by Give My Regards Event Planning, Instant Request created the effect of falling snow during the bride and groom’s first dance. Integrating a snow machine at The Depot doesn’t sound difficult at first glance. But rigging the machine in the ceiling behind the ceiling draping and getting the snow to fall through the ceiling draping, well that sounds like a job for MacGyver.

I believe that Instant Request likes to take on MacGyver-like challenges. And what better challenge that has to do with mechanics, rigging and decor. Just up their alley.



The falling snow is so pretty against the blue lighting (also provided by Instant Request) and created a very dream-like feel.

The snow machine and lighting (wide variety of colors) are available for rent and installation by Instant Request.

Photos by Kelly Brown Weddings

What is Your Style?

Last month an engaged couple wondered into The Style Laboratory in the Gaviidae in downtown Minneapolis. They had not started planning their wedding and weren’t really sure where to start.

They made an appointment to use a Style Station. As they started the process, they found the thousands of images easy to sift through due to how the images were tagged. One of the truly amazing parts is that one of the venues they had looked at and eliminated ended up picquing their interest.

Why?

Because they had never seen the venue fully decorated for a wedding before. They were able to put together a beautiful Style Board that allowed them to visualize how they would decorate the venue for their wedding day.

The Style Stations, which you can use for free, are loaded with thousands and thousands of images from decor to fashion to venues to photographers’ and designer and planners’ portfolios.

Searching on the Style Stations is easy as the images are tagged by color, item, element, vendor, style and event type. Most people don’t know where to begin so they may start with color or a particular flower or event type.

Normally to print out a Style Board costs five dollars, but for the month of April, any appointments set using the promo code SS0410, the printing cost is waived.

The Style Boards not only help you figure out the look and feel of your event, but helps you research vendors in the process. We have a lot of event talent in the Twin Cities and we’re excited to share it with you! Please call 612.825.4705 or style@stylelaboratory.com to set your appointment.