Featured | The Daily Meal

We are honored to be featured in The Daily Meal's 50 States, 50 Event Planners article! They searched city by city to see who's making heads turn with their professional flair and knack for soiree success. And Urbane Montage was selected! You can scroll through the slideshow to read our feature.

Proposal Tips| Marry Me

Happy Monday! The Holiday season has officially begun and so has engagement season! We're excited to work with our newly engaged couples! Proposing to someone you love is one of the most special and life-changing moments in your lives.  For those of you who are planning to or helping a loved one to pop the question, you're in for a treat this week. We'll be sharing proposal planning tips throughout the day Wednesday, November 28th on Facebook and Twitter. Be sure to "like" our fan page and follow along using the hashtag #MarryMe!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Geneoh Photography via Green Wedding Shoes

Inspiration Board |Give Thanks

Happy Thanksgiving week! Thanksgiving brings with it the start of the holiday season. We're pretty excited to pull out our favorite recipes, spend time with friends and family, and to start holiday shopping! Here's a board filled with lovely Thanksgiving entertaining ideas.  

What are you looking forward to the most this Thanksgiving?

Top Row| Martha Stewart Weddings |fre-ya 

Bottom Row| Style Me Pretty via White Loft Studio  |Once Wed via Ali Harper Photography

Published | Junebug Weddings

My heart pretty much skipped a beat seeing our inspiration shoot on Junebug Weddings yesterday! I can only thank the amazingly talented artists (listed below) that assisted in bringing my vision to life. A very special thank you to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts for allowing us to use their beautiful museum as our backdrop. Brides, still looking for a unique venue to hold your glam affair? Look no further! 

A pretty HUGE post (or two) is on its way, but for now take a peek at our inspiration shoot on Junebug Weddings (and leave a comment)! I'm also so proud to be a part of the Junebug family of best planners and designers! 

Venue:Minneapolis Institute of Arts Photography:Cadence Cornelius Photographs Event Design + Production:Urbane Montage Events Cinematography:RE:live Films Floral Design:Sadie's Couture Floral & Event Styling Stationery:Gretchen Berry Design Co. Calligraphy:Crystal Kluge Cake + Dessert Table:Cocoa & Fig Bride's Attire:Day Gown from L'atelier Couture Bridal – Eloise/ – Henriette Sash /L'atelier Couture – Colette Veil  Evening Gown from L'atelier Couture Bridal – Elizabeth Fillmore Garbo Jewelry:Penny Larsen for L'atelier Couture Clutches:NELLE Delphine - Warm Olive & Classic - Ivory Makeup + Hair:Stephanie Robinson Groom Styling:Nardo Wardrobe Consultants Groom's Attire:Elsworth Menswear + William Park Wedding Rings + Bands:Continental Diamond Rentals:Midway Party Rental

Inspiration Tools |Pantone's Spring 2013 Color Report

Happy Monday! Pantone has revealed its top 10 fashion colors for Spring 2013, and I'd have to say I'm loving what I see! 

Monaco Blue is Pantone's top color pick for the Spring 2013 season. This deep navy is considered the "preppy staple" that looks good on everyone. The Institute's Executive Director, Leatrice Eiseman describes Monaco Blue as a "wonderful, calming and anchoring color" to the rest of collection. You will also notice it's all about the blues and greens next year. Colors like Dusk Blue, Emerald and Grayed Jade offer stability and depth to the entire palette. 

via Pantone

This "shot of sparkle" is accompanied by Linen, Grayed Jade, Poppy Red, African Violet, Dusk Blue, Tender Shoots, Lemon Zest, Emerald and Nectarine. Many of these shades have been seen on the NYC runways. Can't wait until December to found out The Color of the Year! 

via Pantone

What's your pick for Color of the Year?

Town and Country Club Wedding | Mariko + Dan

Meet Mariko + Dan, their love knows no bounds (or borders). With Mariko in New Haven and Dan in Fargo, their top priority was to plan a wedding weekend that focused on their loved ones. No matter what, their guests came first. These two were married on Dan’s parents’ anniversary at St. Kate’s Our Lady of Victory Chapel, the same chapel Mariko’s parents were married, how sweet is that?!  

Photos are important to Mariko and Dan because it was a photo that brought them together. So it was a no-brainer that they gravitated to Cadence + Eli of Cadence Cornelius Photographs. Their day was touching, filled with blush pink and Shakespeare at the Town and Country Club. They carried their love for Shakespeare throughout the wedding planning, from the letterpressed invitation to the table numbers. Mariko and Dan’s rings are even tied to their favorite Shakespeare plays. These two are kind-hearted and such a blessing to those around them and to each other. We were honored to be apart of their day. O spirit of love! How quick and fresh art thou….

*Be sure to take a look at Mariko + Dan's story featured on Middle of the Map Weddings! 

Creative Team

Final Prep Planning: Urbane Montage Events

Photography: Cadence Cornelius Photographs 

Hotel: The Westin Edina Galleria

Ceremony: Our Lady of Victory Chapel 

Reception: Town and Country Club

Bakery: Yum! Kitchen and Bakery

Reception Band: Synergy

Stationery: Bride + Groom

Gown: Monique Lhuillier

Veil: L’atelier Couture

Bridesmaids: Amsale

Suit: Diamond Bride & Formal

Hair Stylist: Juut