Explore a Picturesque Wedding at 7 Vines Vineyard
Featuring a trolley ride from the church to the reception—this classic wedding has it all. Growing up in St. Paul, Megan Talbot (née Conley)...
Pursuing Wellness This Winter
What does wellness mean to you? People often think of wellness as it pertains to physical health, yet it is so much more than that. Wellness is the...
Explore What Wedding Bakers and Makers Bring to the Table
Cottage bakers and resident makers are charting new territory. The topography of the reception dessert table is evolving. The tiered white wedding...
Ice Boats at Sunrise
A hobby photographer captures a quintessential lake scene on a morning stroll. White Bear Lake residents Michael and Sylvia Lovett view the changing...
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Cast Your Vote for Best of White Bear Lake 2025
It’s time to celebrate the best that the White Bear Lake area has to offer! Our Best of White Bear Lake 2025 annual readers’ poll offers a...
Bites and Sips for the Day After the Wedding
For some couples, the wedding celebration spills over to the following day with gift-opening parties or gatherings to bid farewell to out-of-towners...
A Style Guide for Guests
When choosing a dress for an upcoming wedding, it’s important to consider the venue and event formality. Different settings call for different...
Pursuing Wellness This Winter
What does wellness mean to you? People often think of wellness as it pertains to physical health, yet it is so much more than that. Wellness is the...
Events
BEAR Legacy Fundraiser Breakfast 2025
The White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation (WBLAEF) is holding its annual BEAR Legacy fundraiser event on from 8-9 a.m. January 22, 2025 at the...
Polar Plunge 2025
The Polar Plunges are annual events organized by Special Olympics Minnesota; an organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual...
BEAR’ly Open XVIII: Golf on Ice
The annual BEAR’ly Open Golf on Ice Event takes place on the first weekend of February each year at Ramsey County Beach on beautiful White Bear Lake...
Seollal Lunar New Year Celebration
Join us for a celebration of Korean culture and community including Korean food, a Korean vendor market and free Jang-mi Korean dance, drum and...
“Hello Ms. Perfect” Book Launch
Come celebrate the release of Dr. Amelia Reigstad's (founder of The Women Collective) book, Hello Ms. Perfect: Navigating the Path of Perfection and...
White Bear Lake Winter Farmers Market
Over 20 local food vendors will be sharing locally grown and crafted items including meats, cheese, eggs, micro greens and maple syrup. Many locally...
Waterfall Forest Paint Class
This fun and beautiful waterfall Forest paint class will be offered in the evening for anyone looking to try out a paint class or just want an...
Enchanted Plants: A Botanical Book Launch
Join local author Amber Guetebier (Varla A. Ventura) to celebrate the release of her latest book, Enchanted Plants: A Treasury of Botanical Folklore...
Earth Day Cleanup
Help us celebrate Earth Day and give back to our planet by volunteering. We'll tidy up the grounds and trails, remove invasive plants and get the...
In This Issue
Welcome to the January/February 2025 Issue
Welcome to the first issue of the new year. By now, meals have been enjoyed, traditions embraced and gifts shared—including more than a few engagement rings. We couldn’t think of a better time to...
Emma Whitney Beauty Shares Timeline for Perfect Wedding Skin
An esthetician offers a handy timeline for event-ready skin. As wedding photos have become increasingly high-res and high-end over the decades, brides and grooms want to look their best. Makeup is...
Cast Your Vote for Best of White Bear Lake 2025
It’s time to celebrate the best that the White Bear Lake area has to offer! Our Best of White Bear Lake 2025 annual readers’ poll offers a fill-in-the-blank voting system, making it easier for...
How To Save Mementos and Memories From Your Wedding
Hold your memories close with these preservation and care tips. Every wedding day inevitably reaches its conclusion. The vows are made, the marriage license is signed and happy guests have departed....
A.B. Ellie Helps Brides Find the Perfect Wedding Accessories
A.B. Ellie is helping brides say “I do” to the perfect wedding accessories. When it comes to curating one’s bridal look, there’s more than one way to do it. This fact has guided the career of Ash...
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