Sponsored by The Westin Edina Galleria
Some of the most inspiring weddings truly embody a combination of modern luxury and a sophisticated interpretation of romance. Discerning couples who seek to create a refined wedding will find that a host of essential details and personal touches will take their wedding to a new level of elegance. To get you started, here are a few timeless details you'll want to secure for your sophisticated big day:
1. Top-Notch Service
To set the tone for a luxurious celebration, begin by selecting a venue that is known for personalized and instinctive service. A dedicated wedding specialist, who should be the single point-of-contact, is essential to ensuring the wedding details come together effortlessly. They can also be a resource to help select and secure preferred vendors. The overall service level of the venue is key to creating a flawless and sophisticated experience. When researching venues, inquire about staff ratios so guests do not encounter hiccups like unnecessary long lines.
Proximity to upscale vendors is also paramount. A location such as Edina with nearby Galleria Edina shopping center offers exclusive access to high-end vendors, restaurants and spas for your wedding day and the events before and after.
2. Custom Cuisine
Elevate your event and create a memorable experience for your guests by personalizing every detail, right down to the food and drink. Take the popular signature cocktail to the next level with enhanced ingredients such as herbs, foreign liquors and cordials. One of our favorite cocktail creations is the Beet Martini, inspired by one of our couples. During their first date they shared a beet salad and wanted to incorporate that special experience into their wedding day.
Further refine the dining experience with a custom menu. A cocktail hour with petite Beef Wellingtons and bacon wrapped scallops are sure to linger in the minds and please the palates of guests. Be sure to ask if your venue prepares food on-site. You want your food to be as fresh as possible. Set aside time for a private tasting - it’s a good sign if the venue offers a relaxed and intimate space to taste and sample the food.
3. Refined Décor
Once you’ve selected a refined venue and personally crafted the culinary portion of your event, the decor is the next consideration. If you're leaning toward classic elegance, clean lines and silver give a feeling of tasteful simplicity. For a timeless wedding, choose a venue that embodies understated luxury. Give dinner a different feel than dancing with lighting that segments the night's events.
Don’t be afraid of the large ballroom. The simplicity of a blank canvas venue can be a great place to start crafting your luxury occasion when paired with the expertise and intuition of an on-site wedding specialist. If you're looking to create an intimate feel, draping, especially on the walls can create a romantic tent-like atmosphere.
4. Change of Scenery
Another feature to look for is outdoor space. Even if your ceremony and reception are held indoors, it can be relaxing and renewing for guests to have a refreshing space to enjoy throughout the evening. One of our recent couples celebrated the groom’s passion for hockey with a sunset game in courtyard with their guests. Individualized experiences such as this are the perfect way to add your own signature style and flair to the occasion.
5. Upscale Accommodations
One final consideration to keep in mind is the overnight accommodations for both the couple and guests. Select a venue where everyone can rest well, refresh and renew. Look for thoughtfully appointed guest rooms, an atmosphere that exceeds guest expectations, and matches the luxurious feel of your wedding.
With thoughtful planning, the careful eye of a helpful wedding specialist, passionate vendors and personal touches, you can truly elevate your wedding to become a memorable and inspiring occasion.
The Westin Edina Galleria offers a wide range venue options from intimate celebrations to full fledge weddings. Whether it is a cocktail reception for 400 or seated dinner for 300, the Westin will take care of your every need, leaving you renewed, relaxed and ready to revel in the joy of your perfect day.
