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New Year's Eve

The Night Ahead

December 31, 2026 · 6:30 PM

  1. 6:00 PMGuest Arrival

    Settle in, look fabulous, and leave the late entrance to the bride.

  2. 6:30 PMCeremony

    Witness the moment we become the Rantas.

  3. 7:00 PMCocktail Hour

    Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and your finest Minnesota small talk.

  4. 8:00 PMGrand Entrance, Dinner & Toasts

    The Rantas make their grand entrance. Dinner and a few words from those who know them best will follow.

  5. Cake Cutting

    Because every proper celebration calls for cake.

  6. Dancing

    The formalities are over. Meet us on the dance floor.

  7. Nightcap Service

    Espresso martinis—because midnight deserves a second wind.

  8. Late-Night Snack

    Dancing has a way of working up an appetite.

  9. 11:55 PMChampagne Pour

    Glasses up—it's nearly midnight.

  10. MidnightCountdown to 2027

    A toast, a midnight kiss, and a new year with the Rantas.

  11. 12:30 AMFarewell

    One unforgettable night, properly celebrated.

Attire

Black Tie Optional

Formal evening attire with a touch of New Year's Eve glamour. Tuxedos and gowns are welcome; dark suits and elevated formal dresses are equally at home. Kindly reserve white, ivory, and cream for the bride.

Setting

Candlelight at the Mansion

The evening begins with vows exchanged by candlelight, followed by cocktails, dinner, and dancing inside the mansion.

Guests

An Adults-Only Affair

Please join us for an elegant evening planned exclusively for our adult guests.

Midnight

Ring in 2027

Champagne will be poured at 11:55 PM, followed by the midnight countdown. Join us for a toast, a midnight kiss, and the first moments of 2027 with the Rantas.

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