Aster Café Wedding in Minneapolis | Star Wars-Themed Celebration on May-the-4th

These Aster Café wedding photos are among my favorite from my 15 years as a Minneapolis wedding photographer. Jade & Adam’s wedding was heartfelt, elegant, and full of fun, a perfectly executed Star Wars-themed celebration that took place on May the 4th (be with you).

The day carried extra meaning because their beloved Yorkie, Ted, was battling cancer. He managed to hang on through the wedding day, in high spirits and looking dapper in his tiny bow tie. Knowing the weight of that moment made photographing this day an even greater honor.

Why Aster Café Is One of the Best Minneapolis Wedding Venues

Located along the Mississippi River in the Saint Anthony Main neighborhood, Aster Café offers one of the most picturesque wedding settings in all of Minneapolis. Its cobblestone streets, European-style charm, and skyline views make it feel like a movie set, with perfect photo opportunities in every direction.

Just steps away are iconic landmarks such as the Stone Arch Bridge, Father Hennepin Park, Nicollet Island, and the Hennepin Avenue Bridge, all ideal for portraits before or after your ceremony.

The café’s exterior, with its beautiful stone façade and ivy-covered walls, creates a timeless backdrop, while the interior provides a warm, intimate atmosphere flooded with natural window light.

Aster Café is best suited for smaller weddings or micro-receptions, comfortably accommodating around 100 guests. The mix of historic charm, cozy ambiance, and riverside views makes it one of the most romantic and unique wedding venues in Minneapolis.

About the Couple & Their Day

Jade & Adam brought their personalities into every detail. From subtle Star Wars nods woven into décor and vows to quiet emotional moments with family and friends, the day was a perfect blend of laughter and tenderness.

Their dog, Ted, stole the show during portraits and reminded everyone what weddings are really about, celebrating love, loyalty, and shared life.

Why I Love Photographing Aster Café Weddings

Every time I photograph a wedding at Aster Café, I’m reminded how special this space is. The mix of old-world charm, city energy, and riverside calm makes it ideal for couples who want their day to feel personal and beautifully authentic.

Whether you’re planning a romantic micro-wedding, an intimate brunch celebration, or an urban evening receptionunder the café lights, Aster Café offers a truly timeless setting.

(Scroll below to view the full gallery of Aster Café wedding photos.)

Large Collection of Wedding Photos from Aster Cafe:

Getting Ready Photos at the Hewing Hotel

Before heading over to Aster Cafe for the ceremony and reception the wedding party got ready at the buzzing Hewing Hotel. The bridesmaids had an epic pillow fight while jumping on the bed and the boys laughed it up while showing off their well paired wedding day socks. Jade wore a Mira Zwillinger gown from L’atelier Couture Bridal Boutique and her ladies donned Adrianna Papell dresses that seamlessly and subtly fit the Star Wars theme. Adam and his guys were sharp in Heimie’s Haberdashery‘s finest. Jade’s great friend Brooke D. Carl beautifully worked the hair and makeup while the rings were from Arthur’s.

First Look

After the pillow fights and a whole lot of laughter Jade & Adam shared an intimate First Look in the alley behind the Hewing Hotel. They shared this sweet moment before we began all the wedding party and family photos, prior the heading over to Aster Cafe for all the days festivities.

 

Wedding Ceremony and Reception in the River Room at Aster Cafe

With it’s old world charm, underneath a canopy of trees along the mighty Mississippi, Aster Cafe sits on arguably the most romantic street in all of Minneapolis. It’s fitting too that Aster Cafe’s River Room (where both their ceremony and reception took place) was styled after Parisian cafes, with Adam proposing to Jade in Paris. Artemisa added beautiful floral touches to take things to the next level, and Jade, Adam, and their friends and family created a ton of tasteful and unique DIY elements. The River Room glows with bright window light during the day and becomes warm and intimate after sundown. Everything flowed together perfectly, from the heartfelt ceremony to the light saber battles and craft cocktails that followed.

 

Sunset Photos along Saint Anthony Main

Choosing such a great location in Aster Cafe allowed Jade & Adam and I to sneak away quickly during sunset to hit all the Saint Anthony Main highlights including the old time brick of Main Street, the views along the river, and both the Stone Arch Bridge and Hennepin Avenue Bridge.

 

Wedding Toasts and Dancing the Night Away

After touching wedding speeches Jade & Adam danced and laughed it up with their bridal party, family, and friends during the tail end of their reception. To end the evening Jade & Adam took an Umbrella lit (Jade’s DIY handiwork) stroll down Main Street and took in the beautiful Minneapolis Skyline at night. RIP Ted, and May the 4th be with Jade & Adam always.

 

Fun Fact: These Aster Cafe wedding photos weren’t my first Star Wars themed wedding. I also shot one way back in 2012. See those fun wedding photos here: https://www.aframeforward.com/jess-joe-stillwater-mn-wedding/

About the Photographer

I’m Jackson Tyler Eddy of A Frame Forward Photography, an award-winning Minneapolis wedding photographerspecializing in meaningful, story-driven celebrations across Minnesota and destinations worldwide.

If you’re planning your own Aster Café wedding, or any downtown Minneapolis celebration. I’d love to help you create timeless, emotional, and natural images that tell your story.
Reach out here to learn more.

 

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