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Eleven couples, 44 cold hands and 22 warm hearts braved cold temperatures and simultaneously married at the world’s largest “grown” ice castle built at Mall of America®.  The backdrop, a 30-foot tall tower and castle spanning more than one acre, was crafted using 4 million gallons of water and icicle lattices.

Eleven couples are all smiles as they celebrate their wedding day at MOA’s Ice Castle.

After the couples said their “I do’s,” a reception featuring individual wedding cakes designed by Ross Sveback, whose cake designs were recently featured in “People Magazine,” were served. Beautiful bouquets by KMB Floral and photography by Ashleigh Rachel Photography were donated to each couple as well.

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MOA ice castle wedding 2 copy

Do hope the weather cooperates that day. Best wishes to the eleven happy couples!

Special events on the Mall of America® schedule in Bloomington, Minnesota for the week of February 11, 2013 include:

  • Toddler Tuesdays: The Okee Dokee Brothers;
  • Ice Castles Wedding;
  • HandsOn Twin Cities 8th Annual Volunteer Expo

Here is more information to get you to the right place at the right time:

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Valentine_flowerValentine’s Day is fast approaching – restaurants in the Twin Cities area are working on menus to help diners celebrate this traditional day for romance.  Many restaurants are offering Valentine’s specials for February 14, 15, 16 and 17, 2013.

Looking for a way to really impress your valentine?

How about planning a romantic weekend, and booking both a Saturday night dinner and a cozy Sunday brunch?  You can even gift your Valentine with flowers and a bottle of champagne to make it extra special!

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Scoping out the Twin Cities area for items of interest.

Highlights for four Valentine’s Day events or activities in the Twin Cities area:

  • Love Tour at the Minnesota Zoo;
  • Valentine’s Dining in the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory (February 10, 14, 15);
  • Valentine’s Day Gourmet Dinner at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum;
  • Cooking Class: Valentine’s Love Dinner at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum with Chef Jenny Breen

Here is more information to get you to the right place at the right time:

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Some surprises have been especially planned for Valentine's Day.

The following special events are on the schedule at Mall Of America® in Bloomington, Minnesota for the week of February 13, 2012:    

Tuesday, Feb. 14

1) Toddler Tuesdays: Dancercise Kids; 10 a.m. – noon; Rotunda.
Guests are invited to shimmy and shake their cares away with Tessa from Dancercise Kids. She will get hearts pumping on Valentine’s Day with songs like “My Heart” and “It’s Puppy Love.” Sessions begin at 10 and 11 a.m.

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Check out the 4-course Valentine's Day dinner menu!

Visitors to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska, Minnesota throughout the month of February, 2012 will have a diverse choice of activities, including a Ladies Evening Escape, a Wedding Fair, and an elegant 4-course Valentine’s Day gourmet dinner.

A new exhibit is open -  Tiny Treasures: Fairies & Gnomes at the Arboretum
Jan. 28-March 4, Oswald Visitor Center
Enjoy several fairy and gnome gardens inspired by imagination.  Presented by Tonkadale Greenhouse in Minnetonka.

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A peaceful Loring Park (in downtown Minneapolis) in the winter.

Events and activities scheduled to take place in Minneapolis parks during February, 2012 include many that have been planned in celebration of upcoming holidays.

•  Please note - The Minneapolis Park Board posts ski trail and ice rink updates on their website. Click here for up-to-date information.

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A busy week with a wide variety of events!

The following special events are on the schedule at Mall Of America® in Bloomington, Minnesota for the week of February 6, 2012:   

Tuesday, February 7

Toddler Tuesdays: Llama Llama Red Pajama; 10 a.m. – noon; Rotunda.
Guests are invited to a sneak peek of the adaptation of the original “Llama Llama” series. Shows take place at 10 and 11 a.m.

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Not your typical weddings, for sure!

What other Mall would be able to pull this off?  To celebrate February as National Weddings Month, K102 and Mall of America® are orchestrating one of the most spectacular wedding surprises of all time.

Fourteen lucky couples will have the opportunity to win a Ferris Wheel wedding during “Love Makes the World Go Around” on National Ferris Wheel Day, which also happens to be February 14, Valentine’s Day.

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Reservations are being taken now for this one-of-a-kind event.

The Valentine’s Day Dinner and Love Tour that will take place at the Minnesota Zoo is a very unique type of event! For adults only (ages 21 +), the Love Tour is a one-of-a-kind experience that promises to provide a glimpse into the private lives of a variety of animals.

Following the Love Tour, a gourmet dinner will be enjoyed in Discovery Bay.

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