Your wedding day will be one of the greatest days of your life. Think about it. All of your closest loved ones gathered in one place to celebrate you! For many couples, it's the only time this many family and friends will be together to enjoy wonderful food and dance the night away. Sounds amazing, right? It is! And you'll want to capture that extraordinary day as best you can with a great photographer. 

Since your photos — and maybe a professional video — will be the best ways to relive that special day years later, be sure to get the photography style you want. Whether it's traditional, photojournalistic, or natural light, there are several styles of wedding photography to choose from. 

If you thought your golf club membership was just for golf leagues or dinner with the family, think again. Your golf club membership can be an asset to your business, too. Need to strike a deal with a prospective client? Invite them to play a round of golf. Want to host a monthly off-site meeting with colleagues?  Reserve an event space at your golf club.

Here are five ways to use your golf club membership for business.

When John and Terri Shuman moved back to Minnesota, they knew they wanted a family membership at North Oaks Golf Club. I guess you could say it runs in the family.

"Terri grew up here," John says. "Her parents were social members. We just knew we were always going to do it."

And they knew they wanted to live in the community, as well. "There are no street lights or sidewalks," he says. "We have lakes and trails. It makes it such a peaceful and tranquil place to live. It's close to downtown, and there are homes in all price points. You're able to work in the city, but you're able to escape that and live in the middle of the woods."

Jon and Danielle McDonald wanted an elegant and classic wedding they could look back on 10 years later with the same love and awe as the day they were married. A big part of creating their timeless wedding was the venue itself. And North Oaks Golf Club proved to be an ideal wedding venue for exactly that.

"Our wedding was perfect," Danielle says.

But style wasn't the only reason the McDonalds chose North Oaks. The couple discussed several other factors that influenced their decision to celebrate their nuptials with us.

As the season starts winding down for high school sports teams, the year-end sports banquet is just around the corner. The sports banquet is a celebration of both the players’ and the team’s accomplishments. If you’re part of planning this special event, you might be wondering where to start. Don’t worry, we have some great ideas to help you plan the perfect event.

The love of your life just asked for your hand in marriage. Of course, you said yes! You're so excited, you want to shout it from the rooftops. And we won't stop you! After enjoying a quiet moment with your special someone, you'll likely call your parents, siblings, and best friends as soon as possible to tell them the news. But, how will you tell the rest of your family and friends, not to mention your social media friends and followers?

There are countless ways to announce your engagement, but these are some of our favorites.

Whether it’s from high school or college, graduations are important milestones that call for a major celebration. But the idea of hosting a party at home can be a bit overwhelming for some. That’s why many people opt to rent space at a venue for the big celebration instead. While you won’t have to stay up late cleaning your house the night before, there are still plenty of other things you’ll need to consider when hosting an off-site party.

Here are some tips to help you host an amazing graduation party outside your home.

Whether you're hosting a large corporate meeting, gala, or wedding, chances are some of your guests have specific dietary needs. Some may simply be vegetarian, but others may be diabetic, lactose intolerant, have celiac disease, a nut allergy, soy allergy, etc. Of course, you don't want to exclude these guests, so what are some ways to accommodate these individuals without it becoming an issue? And, in the case of weddings, how do you address such needs on your invitation?

Here are six graceful ways to accommodate your guests' dietary needs.

Ask for Guests' Dietary Needs

Jim and Shelley Diffley aren't unlike many parents of adolescent kids. Their three daughters — Marie, 14, Anna, 12, and Claire, 9 — and a shared full-time job as real estate agents keep Jim and Shelley busy year-round.

But their busy schedules led them to join North Oaks Golf Club as social members. "There are very few restaurants in our area (Shoreview)," Jim says. "North Oaks Golf Club provides another restaurant for our family to dine at. And it's a destination for Shelley and I to bike to."

The Diffleys are a great example of members who use our golf club in a different way. Here's their story.

Your partner popped the question, you're newly engaged, and you have a wonderful wedding to plan! But you have one big question to ask before you get started. Do you want a short or long engagement?

Some couples are eager to tie the knot, flexible about their wedding date, and happy to make quick decisions. Other couples want to enjoy the engagement phase of life longer, want their parents' opinions included in the planning, and want more time to think up creative details for their big day.