Minneapolis Event Center

The wedding venue was intimate, perfect space to celebrate with close friends and family and love ones. The set up started with the ceremony and would later switch into the reception set up. The venue boasted of natural lighting and a beautiful set up with the City of Minneapolis as the skyline backdrop.

Empty wedding ceremony venue with rows of chairs and exposed beam ceiling.
Elegant reception venue with round tables, wooden beams, and ambient lighting.
Elegant table setting with green napkins and crystal ceiling installation in rustic venue.
Wedding reception table with frosted water bottles, white floral centerpieces and gold-rimmed plates.
Formal place setting with salad plate, name card and white floral arrangements.

The Bride

got ready in the Bride suite surrounded by her family and her bridesmaid. This room was beautifully set up and provided ample space for everyone.

Back view of bride in elegant white dress with open back design and visible tattoos.
Bride putting on earrings while looking in ornate vintage mirror during wedding preparation.
Side profile of bride with bangs wearing white dress and delicate jewelry.
Stylist helps bride with final touches during wedding day preparation.

The Groom

got ready with his family in a room with a huge locker room set up for the guys and this huge mirror, perfect for the groom's detail shots.

Formal occasion preparation in front of large ornate gold mirror with leather chair.
Gold western bolo tie with intricate design worn on a black dress shirt collar.
Elegant green gemstone bolo tie on a formal black and white tuxedo collar.
Brown gemstone bolo tie with braided leather cord on dark dress shirt.
Vintage-style cameo bolo tie with ornate silver frame on black formal attire.
Four men in dark formal suits smile together in an elegant indoor venue.

They had such beautiful Rings,

I had so much fun capturing the rings in different variety of ways.

Wedding program newspaper with ring photos displayed alongside white flowers on dark wooden surface.
Gold and diamond wedding rings arranged on a rolled gray paper.
Wedding rings photographed on top of a word search puzzle with greenery.

The First Look

included lots of smiles, giggles, hugs, and kisses.

Black and white first look photo showing wedding couple before their ceremony in industrial hallway setting.
Elegant couple shares first look moment in black and white portrait along brick wall corridor.
Black and white intimate wedding portrait showing romantic couple enjoying close moment during outdoor photoshoot.
Couple sharing romantic moment under clear umbrella with theater marquee in background.
Close-up of newly married couple's hands showing wedding rings against backdrop of string lights.
Wedding couple posing outside theater entrance with decorative string lights overhead.

There was a bit of rain that happened,

but that didn't stop us from grabbing a few shots in between the transition of light to hard rain.

Urban wedding portrait with city skyline backdrop and waterfront view.

Bridal Party

The boys were definitely the life of the party in this group.

Wedding party gathers in covered walkway wearing colorful formal attire.
Wedding party poses creatively in architectural hallway with dramatic lighting.

Family Photos

Official family photo of the bride, groom and their families with the minneapolis skyline.

Wedding party poses for group photo on rooftop with city skyline backdrop.
Wedding party poses formally in sunlit corridor with architectural details.
Wedding party poses against urban cityscape backdrop on cloudy day.

Ceremony

The ceremony was a declaration of love and support that the couple had for one another through the vows they had written for one another.

Wedding celebration under crystal light installation with guests looking on.
Groom in classic black suit with boutonniere against wooden wall with hanging banners.
Joyful wedding ceremony ring exchange with officiant and couple against green draped backdrop.
Indoor wedding ceremony with guests watching couple exchange vows under wooden beams.
Wedding ceremony moment with couple exchanging rings in front of green and yellow draped backdrop.
Couple shares first kiss during wedding ceremony under crystal chandeliers.

Speeches & Dinner

Speeches were made from Alejandro's siblings, expressing the journey they went through moving from Venezuala to Minnesota.

Elizabeth's father's speech was teary as he expressed the love he had for his daughter.

Wedding guests enjoying a lively moment at a decorated reception table.
Wedding party and guests clapping during a reception celebration.
Couple dancing together in an industrial-style venue with brick walls and wooden floors.
Couples dancing in an elegant reception venue with exposed brick walls and warm lighting.
Couples dancing at a wedding reception in a modern venue with crystal chandeliers.
Wedding guests dancing and celebrating in a modern venue with brick walls and ambient lighting.
Guest making a celebratory speech during wedding reception with colorful lighting.
Wedding reception dinner guests seated at tables with floral centerpieces.
Guest giving speech at wedding reception with rustic wood paneling in background.
Large group dining event in rustic venue with wooden beams and colorful uplighting creating warm ambiance.
Speaker addressing audience during formal event in industrial-style venue with exposed wooden beams.
Reception dinner with head table decorated with floral garlands and mood lighting.
Wedding reception dinner setting with long table, floral centerpieces and exposed brick wall backdrop.
Wedding guests seated at dinner table with wine glasses and floral centerpieces.
Speaker gives a toast during wedding reception dinner against exposed brick wall.

Desert Table

The cake table was a huge hit with all the different varieties available for everyone.

Wedding dessert table with white cake and array of sweet treats on tiered displays.
Wedding guests gather around a dessert table display with rustic brick wall backdrop at a wedding reception.
Couple selecting desserts from an elegant tiered display at their wedding reception.

First dance & Father Daughter Dance

Elegant wedding reception dance with green accent lighting and exposed brick walls.
A couple shares their first dance under green lighting in an industrial-style venue.
Wedding guests dancing together on a wooden dance floor with green accent lighting.
Wedding guests dancing and celebrating on a rustic wooden dance floor.
Wedding reception guests dancing and celebrating in an industrial venue with wooden beams.
Wedding guests dancing at a reception with colorful lighting and wooden architectural details.
Lively wedding reception with guests dancing on wooden floor under ambient lighting.
Wedding guests enjoying themselves on the dance floor at an indoor reception.
A dancer in a flowing yellow gown twirls on a wooden dance floor illuminated by green lighting at an event.
Wedding guests dancing and mingling on a wooden floor under green accent lighting and exposed beams.
Party guests dance energetically on a vintage wooden floor with decorative lighting at a celebration.

Vendors

Lead Photographer: Katherina Vang of Maivab Photography

Associate Photographer: Kalia

Video: Max & Kat

DJ: Elite Sound

Beauty: Fox Den Salon

Florists: Buffalo Floral

Vendor: The Riverside At Minneapolis Event Centers

Coordinator: Lily Zeglen