Looking for rustic wedding ideas?

It has been trending lately and why not! It allows you to use your creativity and it is definitely not cookie cutter. Maybe you have attended one of these in the last year or so, a rustic barn wedding! – Photography by Kelly Brown Weddings
Rustic Wedding SignThink barbeques, earthy colors, country music, suspenders, mason jars, and of course cowboy boots are optional.
Rustic Outdoor WeddingRustic Wedding BootsAre you looking for local rustic venues?
Rustic Barn Wedding
Rustic Barn Wedding DressRustic Wedding Dressing Room
If you are looking for ideas, we’ve got you covered so take a look at these websites for great ideas. Remember to pin your favorites.

RusticWeddingChic.com
Frosted Petticoat Blog has great DIY ideas adding a “dash of whimsy”.
Laid Back Barn Wedding by MN Bride
Should you host an indoor or outdoor wedding reception? Article by MN Bride
Outdoor Weddings Helpful guide to outdoor weddings.
Rustic Weddings The Knot
Barn Reception Ideas The Knot

Photography by Kelly Brown Weddings

Taylor & Greg | The Depot Minneapolis | MN Best Wedding DJ

Congratulations to Greg and Taylor Ytterbo. They warmed our hearts and the hearts of their guests on a cold night on December 27, 2013 by hosting an amazing wedding reception. LaVie Photography captured some artistic images of this wonderful couple on their special day and shares them on the LaVie blog. The Depot in Minneapolis looked elegant with a splash of purple uplighting to accent the walls.

Purple Uplighting at The Depot Minneapolis

Purple Uplighting The Depot Minneapolis

The Depot Minneapolis Purple Uplighting

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We would like to thank all of the fabulous vendors we had the opportunity to work with!

Photos by: LaVie Photography

Venue: The Depot Minneapolis

Florist: Linden Hills Florist

Videography: Northern Lights Video

Instant Request Black Tie DJ:  Alex Knight

Mackensie and Drew McBeain | Best Minneapolis Wedding DJ | Instant Request

Mackensie and Drew McBeain’s wedding wedding reception at the Wayzata Country Club was so much fun! The bridal party entered the ballroom to Ke$ha’s Blow. They certainly put the “party” in bridal party! Earlier that week Jimmy Fallon aired a skit that featured Justin Timberlake about what people would sound like if they used hashtags in their everyday speech.  Mackensie and Drew embraced the humor from that Late Night skit and made it their official word of the day…#hashtag.

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Instant Request DJ and Emcee for the night John A, says the wedding reception rocked so hard the dance floor moved a few feet from where it was originally placed by the end of the night!

Our DJ John A was AMAZING! He fit our style to the T. During the ceremony, he was always checking up on us and very creative with the songs! We had people of the dance floor all night long, which is exactly what we wanted! He also was dressed very professional and acted in that manner the whole time all the while seeming like he was having a blast with us!

The wonderful events of the day were expertly captured by Laura Wills Photography at the gorgeous Wayzata Country Club and The Woods Chapel. Take a look at Laura Wills’ photo blog to see pictures of this wedding and some great wedding ideas!

If you would like to have DJ John A at your wedding contact us or call 952-934-6110 today!

Instant Request Best Entertainment Nominee

Minnesota Meetings + Events Magazine has announced this years nominees for their annual Best Of Awards! Instant Request is proud to be included in the list of Best Entertainment (Performer or Talent Agency) nominees.The Readers’ Choice Best Of Awards honor outstanding venues, attractions, resources and suppliers in the state’s meetings and events industry.

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The Best Of Awards are designed to honor the cream of the crop in the regional meetings and events industry. Readers determine the winners— every vote in each category is influential and important.

The awards are a celebration of the hard work and above-and-beyond service of suppliers who help planners be at the top of their game. Once the votes are tallied, the top nominees are notified, and the winners are kept secret until the Best Of Party and announced in the magazine’s special Best Of issue.

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Instant Request is thrilled to be nominated by readers of Minnesota meetings and events magazine readers again!

Best Catering Company (On- or Off-Site)
A Catered Event
D’Amico Catering
Mintahoe Catering and Events

Best Entertainment (Performer or Talent Agency)
G.L. Berg Entertainment
Instant Request
Synergy

Best Event Décor
Festivities
Linen Effects
metroConnections

Best Florist
Festivities
Luna Vinca
Sadie’s Couture Floral & Event Styling

Best Golf Venue
Grand View Lodge
Madden’s on Gull Lake
Rush Creek Golf Club

Best Hotel with Meeting/Event Space More Than 300 Guest Rooms
Hilton Minneapolis
Marriott City Center
Radisson Blu Mall of America

Best Hotel with Meeting/Event Space – Less Than 300 Guest Rooms
Graves 601 Hotel
Oak Ridge Hotel & Conference Center
St. Paul Hotel

Best Meeting/Event Space (No Hotel)
Aria
Lafayette Club
McNamara Alumni Center

Best Photography/Videography
Graddy Photography
Lauren B. Photography
Phodot Photography

Best Rental Service Provider (tables, linens, tents, etc.)
Festivities
Linen Effects
Ultimate Events

Best Resort with Meeting/Event Space
Cragun’s
Grand View Lodge
Madden’s on Gull Lake

Best Transportation (limo, motorcoach, taxi, shuttle)
metroConnections
Minnesota Coaches
Renee’s Royal Valet

Best Venue Outside of Twin Cities Metro Area
Breezy Point Resort
Grand View Lodge
Madden’s on Gull Lake

Desiree Mayne and Josh Petrich Wedding | Minnesota Wedding DJ

Desiree and Josh celebrated the start of their new life together on July 27, 2013 with their friends and family at the Rockwoods Banquet and Conference Center in Otsego, MN. We immediately knew they would be having an extremely fun reception when they let us know that they wanted “Eye of the Tiger” for their bouquet toss and a very interactive DJ. We paired this beautiful couple with our own DJ Eric M who always knows how to get the party rocking!

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They created a custom playlist (below) that allowed the DJ to play exactly what they wanted.

80’S ROCK FAST AC / DC SHOOK ME ALL NIGHT LONG
ALTERNATIVE 2000 FAST FALL OUT BOY MY SONGS KNOW WHAT YOU DID IN THE DARK (LIGHT EM UP)
ALTERNATIVE 2000 FAST MAROON 5 DAYLIGHT
ALTERNATIVE 2000 FAST MUMFORD AND SONS I WILL WAIT
CLUB / TECHNO BAAUER HARLEM SHAKE
CLUB / TECHNO DAFT PUNK / PHARRELL WILLIAMS GET LUCKY
CLUB / TECHNO DAVID GUETTA/USHER WITHOUT YOU
CLUB / TECHNO SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA DON’T YOU WORRY CHILD
COUNTRY FAST BLAKE SHELTON BOYS AROUND HERE
COUNTRY FAST DARIUS RUCKER WAGON WHEEL
COUNTRY FAST FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE CRUISE
COUNTRY FAST FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE GET YOUR SHINE ON
COUNTRY FAST GARTH BROOKS FRIENDS IN LOW PLACES
COUNTRY FAST HUNTER HAYES I WANT CRAZY
COUNTRY FAST JASON ALDEAN/LUKE BRYAN/ERIC CHURCH ONLY WAY I KNOW
COUNTRY FAST LUKE BRYAN COUNTRY GIRL (SHAKE IT FOR ME)
COUNTRY FAST NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND FISHIN IN THE DARK
COUNTRY FAST ZAC BROWN BAND CHICKEN FRIED
COUNTRY SLOW KENNY CHESNEY ME AND YOU
COUNTRY SLOW KIP MOORE HEY PRETTY GIRL
POP 2000 FAST BOB DYLAN TO MAKE YOU FEEL MY LOVE
POP 2000 FAST BON JOVI IT’S MY LIFE
POP 2000 FAST CARLY RAE JEPSEN CALL ME MAYBE
POP 2000 FAST CUPS ANNA KENDRICK
POP 2000 FAST HOT CHELLE RAE TONIGHT TONIGHT
POP 2000 FAST ICONA POP / CHARLI XCX I LOVE IT
POP 2000 FAST JUSTIN BIEBER/LUDACRIS BABY
POP 2000 FAST JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE SEXYBACK
POP 2000 FAST JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE / JAY-Z SUIT AND TIE
POP 2000 FAST KATY PERRY I KISSED A GIRL
POP 2000 FAST LADY GAGA JUST DANCE
POP 2000 FAST MAROON 5/CHRISTINA AGUILERA MOVES LIKE JAGGER
POP 2000 FAST OLLYMURS/FLO RIDA TROUBLEMAKER
POP 2000 FAST ONE DIRECTION WHAT MAKES YOU BEAUTIFUL
POP 2000 FAST PINK RAISE YOUR GLASS
POP 2000 FAST SELENA GOMEZ COME AND GET IT
POP 2000 FAST Taylor Swift 22
POP 2000 FAST TAYLOR SWIFT I KNEW YOU WERE TROUBLE
URBAN 2000 FAST BEYONCE SINGLE LADIES (PUT A RING ON IT)
URBAN 2000 FAST BLACK EYED PEAS I GOTTA FEELING
URBAN 2000 FAST BLACK EYED PEAS MEET ME HALFWAY
URBAN 2000 FAST BRUNO MARS LOCKED OUT OF HEAVEN
URBAN 2000 FAST BRUNO MARS MARRY YOU
URBAN 2000 FAST CALI SWAG DISTRICT TEACH ME HOW TO DOUGIE
URBAN 2000 FAST MACKLEMORE/RYAN LEWIS/WANZ THRIFT SHOP
URBAN 2000 FAST PITBULL/CHRISTINA AGUILERA FEEL THIS MOMENT
URBAN 2000 FAST Robin Thicke / Pharrell / T.I. BLURRED LINES
URBAN 2000 FAST WILL.I.AM/BRITNEY SPEARS SCREAM AND SHOUT
VOCALISTS 70’S-PRESENT SLOW NEIL DIAMOND SWEET CAROLINE (LIVE)

Desiree and Josh Sent this Thank you card

Desiree and Josh sent us this wonderful thank you card but we had some awesome help from some local vendors;

Photography: Lucky Leaf Photography

Floral: Creations by Julie

Venue: Rockwoods Banquet & Conference Center

Divija Alluri and Ashok Penmetsa Wedding | Minneapolis Wedding DJ | Uplighting Featured Wedding

Divija & Ashok’s wedding was a colorful jewel tone design which incorporated cutting edge technology. From the breath taking mood lighting for the ceiling texture, LED uplighting around the perimeter of the ballroom to the hanging lanterns and LED centerpieces, it was truly a breathtaking visual experience.

Dual emcees who orchestrated activities made the evening into a production that honored the couple’s style and heritage. Two large video screens enhanced the production with content of the bride and groom as well as an under-lit LED dance floor supplied by Imagine Lights. The evening was festive with live choreographed dancing a la Bollywood.

 

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To see other examples of mood lighting done at different venues across the twin cities check out our lighting gallery. For more information on mood lighting for your wedding contact us or call 952.934.6110

Venue: Marriott Southwest

LED Dance Floor by: Imagine Lights

Mood Lighting by: Instant Request

Sarah Bennett and Charles Clutter Wedding | Twin Cities Wedding DJ| Instant Request

This week’s featured wedding is the Bennett-Clutter wedding at the St. Paul Hotel. Sarah and Charles were ready to party all night to awesome music with DJ Anthony D and a live performance by Charles’ brother “Carnage the Executioner”. Overall it was a beautiful evening that will be remembered for a long time by everyone involved. This video by Vibrant Film captures more than I can hope to describe in this blog.

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Thank you so much for everything! We couldn’t have asked for better service and LOVED working with Instant Request from start to finish! Anthony was fantastic! He matched our style perfectly and people were dancing all night!  I have no complaints at all and would recommend him to anyone.

Thanks to Sarah and Charles for letting us be a part of their beautiful day!

If you would like to have DJ Anthony D at your wedding contact us or call 952-934-6110 today!

Fabulous vendors are fabulous! This weddings featured vendors are;

Venue: St. Paul Hotel

Photagraphy: Graddy Photography

Videographer: Vibrant Film

Bridal Consultant: Before I Do Weddings

Floral: Munster Rose

Zoe Peterson & Chris Knopf Wedding | Instant Request | Minnesota DJ

May 18, 2013 marks the day of the Peterson/Knopf Wedding at the Camrose Hill Flower Farm in Stillwater, MN. Zoe and Chris were a really fun couple that wanted a more laid back and experienced DJ that would help keep the evening moving in a fun and classy direction. Naturally DJ Jeremy Lunde was the perfect fit as he always takes wonderful care of the couples he works with.

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We booked Instant Request only a couple months before our wedding after a friend backed out on us. They have a fantastic online tool that lets you fill out all of your preferences for genre, DJ interaction, the flow of the night, etc. and then they match you with one of their DJ’s. It was great to have that level of customization. We were matched with Jeremy, and he was great. Very mindful of what we wanted for our day, but also knowledgeable and good at keeping the dance floor busy. He even wrote us a little note of congratulations at the end of the night!

Photographer Emily Steffen’s blog chronicles the events of the day with beautiful pictures. The couple even created  a website to help their friends with the important stuff, like…pronouncing their name.

Contrary to popular belief, the “K” in “Knopf” is not, in fact, silent. Knopf is pronounced “k’nof”. Fun fact: “Knopf” means “button” in German! In case you were wondering, “Peterson” is pronounced in the usual way.

 

It is always a pleasure working with the various vendors in the Twin Cities.

Photography: Emily Stephen

Flowers and Venue: Camrose Hill Farm

Contact us now to book DJ Jeremy Lunde or call 952-934-6110 for any other of our fantastic DJ’s for your wedding!

Sam and Aaron Hardin | Minneapolis Wedding DJ

Sam and Aaron Hardin celebrated their wedding on September 22, 2013 at the St. James Hotel in Red Wing, MN. Here is what they had to say about their DJ who also helped out by providing ceremony services. Check out photos of their wedding day!Zach V

 

“Our DJ Zach Vinge was amazing. He read the crowd perfectly…we had people dancing until 1am!”

“We liked the online event planner and professionalism of the staff and most importantly our DJ!”

 

Contact us to start YOUR online event planner or call now to book DJ Zack V at 952-934-6110

 

It is always a pleasure working with the various vendors at these beautiful events.

Photography by: Nylon Saddle Photography

Flowers by:  Inspired Flower Studio

Officiant: Weddings by The Frog and Bear

Venue: St. James Hotel