The Bold & The Beautiful: Vibrant Playfulness at Renaissance Minneapolis

Sydney and Tanay’s wedding was a bright, joy-filled celebration defined by color, elevated design and an infectious party energy at Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot. The sophisticated aesthetic was driven by Sydney’s deep passion for design, and she was personally involved in every detail to ensure the event felt unmistakably like them.

Immersive, elevated, fashion-forward and highly intentional were the key words driving the design. To illustrate the plan for bringing this concept to reality, Krista Hess Crawford of de Vasco’s Daughters created inspiration boards outlining every detail, from the groom’s suit to the centerpieces. “Every design choice was a direct extension of who Sydney and Tanay are,” says Krista. “The vibrant color palette of poppy, saffron and peacock blue spoke to their shared love of color and served as a meaningful nod to Tanay’s Indian heritage.”

The floral design embraced the striking color story, featuring vibrant arrangements. The ceremony focal point was a sophisticated color-blocked display with lush flowers mounted on large columns of varied heights and set against a backdrop of dramatic ivory velvet draping.

At the reception, club-style seating created a high-energy atmosphere, fulfilling the couple’s wish where guests could dance the night away. Guests were encouraged to arrive in technicolor hues and patterns, a request that added another splash of color and deepened the infectious sense of joy. As a nod to traditional Indian wedding design, verdant flower garlands were woven into the opulent centerpieces and adorned the sweetheart table and escort display.

“Trust your vision: Don’t be afraid to be bold,” advises Sydney. “If you and your partner love color or a non-traditional layout, embrace it fully. Being intentional about every element creates an event that truly feels like you.” —Lara Burnap