Instant Request had the opportunity to provide full production for the Boys & Girls Club of the Twin Cities Spring Thaw Fundraiser held at IMS on March 4 2017 at IMS. We provided audio, video and mood lighting for nearly 700 guests.
We are happy to share these photos and hope they will inspire you to buy a ticket for next years fundraiser. If you are interested in getting involved with the Boys & Girls Club of the Twin Cities, you can connect with them HERE.
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
Think barbeques, earthy colors, country music, suspenders, mason jars, and of course cowboy boots are optional.
Are you looking for local rustic venues?
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
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.
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’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.
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!
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.
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.
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 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!
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 us this wonderful thank you card but we had some awesome help from some local vendors;
Photography: Lucky Leaf Photography
Floral: Creations by Julie
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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 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!
“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