Colorful scene with the Bride and Groom sitting on a bench underneath a lit up umbrella just outside of Aster Cafe on their wedding day with a view of their wedding reception seen thru the large windows behind them

 

These Aster Cafe wedding photos are among my favorite that I’ve had the honor to capture in my 10 years as a Minneapolis Wedding Photographer. Jade & Adam’s Star Wars themed wedding (on May-the-4th-be-with-you) was fun, classy, and also very touching. Their beloved Yorkie, Ted, was battling cancer and was able to just barely hang on until the morning after the wedding day. He was in good spirits on the wedding day and sure looked sharp in his bowtie. These wedding images where an extra honor for me to capture knowing the weight of the situation.

I’ll share some details about this fine Minneapolis wedding venue below, followed by a large collection of images that will walk you through an entire wedding at Aster Cafe.

 

Aster Cafe Wedding Venue Information:

What makes Aster Cafe an absolutely outstanding Minneapolis wedding venue is first and foremost the location. Sitting on a gorgeous cobblestone street right along the Mississippi River, the Minneapolis skyline sits perfectly right across the bank. The whole area could be a giant Hollywood film set with perfect photo ops in every direction. You have the Stone Arch Bridge, Saint Anthony Main, Father Hennepin Park, the Hennepin Avenue Bridge, Nicollet Island all within walking distant nearby. The unique facade on the outside of Aster Cafe makes a great backdrop as well with it’s beautiful stone exterior and old world cafe touches.

Inside Aster Cafe is equally as beautiful too. With absolutely gorgeous window light pouring in your wedding photos will be lit perfectly. The inside space at Aster is best for smaller more intimate wedding ceremonies and receptions. Around a hundred wedding guests fit inside the space nicely. Be sure to take a stroll in the neighborhood and stop inside for a peek. I think you’ll absolutely love it. I’ll share a large collection of images to help you imagine your own wedding at Aster Cafe below.

 

Large Collection of Wedding Photos from Aster Cafe:

The large set of images below will help you see what a wedding day at the Aster Cafe would look like.

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.

 

Hewing Hotel building with bright blue sky and some puffy white clouds

Wedding Shoes and details at the Hewing Hotel

Brides Dog Hewing Hotel

Bridesmaids jumping on the bed at the Hewing Hotel

Bridesmaids pillow fight at the Hewing Hotel

Groomsmen at the Hewing Hotel

Groom and his guys at the Hewing Hotel

Groomsen Star Wars Socks at Hewing Hotel

Groom puts on jacket at Hewing Hotel

Bride getting into her dress at the Hewing Hotel

Bride getting her makeup done at the Hewing Hotel

Bride hugging her friend at the Hewing Hotel

Brides bouquet of flowers by Artemisia Studios

Grooms boutonniere by Artemisia Studios

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.

 

Bride and Groom First Look at Hewing Hotel

Bride and Groom share an intimate moment in the alley behind the Hewing Hotel

Wedding couple walking in the alley at the Hewing Hotel

Bride and Groom Walking together at the Hewing Hotel

Bride and Groom Portrait at Hewing Hotel in Minneapolis

Bridal bouquet by Artemisia Studios at Hewing Hotel

Bride and Groom Eskimo kisses in the alley behind the Hewing Hotel

Bridesmaids laughing at the Hewing Hotel

Hi-definition Bridesmaids selfie in the alley behind the Hewing Hotel

Groomsmen together in the alley behind the Hewing Hotel

Hi-definition Grroomsen selfie in the alley behind the Hewing Hotel

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.

 

Aster Cafe Wedding Photo of Bride and Groom outside

Aster Cafe Wedding Photos of the River Room

Aster Cafe Star Wars Theme Details 1

Aster Cafe Star Wars Theme Details 2

Aster Cafe Wedding Cake 1

Aster Cafe Star Wars Theme Details 3

Aster Cafe Wedding Photos detail shot 1

Aster Cafe Wedding Photos detail shot 2

Aster Cafe Wedding Photos detail shot 3

Aster Cafe Star Wars Theme Details 4

Aster Cafe Wedding Photos detail shot 4

Aster Cafe Wedding Photos detail shot 5

Aster Cafe Star Wars Theme Details 5

Aster Cafe Star Wars Theme Details 6

Aster Cafe Star Wars Theme Details 7

Aster Cafe Wedding Photos detail shot 6

Aster Cafe wedding Photo of Groom walking down the aisle 1

Aster Cafe wedding Photo of Groom walking down the aisle 2

Aster Cafe wedding Photo of kids walking down the aisle 1

Aster Cafe wedding Photo of child and dog walking down the aisle 1

Aster Cafe wedding Photo of child and dog walking down the aisle 2

Aster Cafe Wedding Photo with pet dog

Aster Cafe wedding Photo of child and dog walking down the aisle 3

Wedding Ceremony in the River Room at Aster Cafe 1

Wedding Ceremony in the River Room at Aster Cafe Wide Angle

Wedding Ceremony in the River Room at Aster Cafe 2

Bride and Groom exchange vows in the River Room at Aster Cafe 1

Bride and Groom exchange vows in the River Room at Aster Cafe 2

Wedding Ceremony in the River Room at Aster Cafe 2

Wedding Ring Ceremony in the River Room at Aster Cafe

Bride and Groom first kiss in the River Room at Aster Cafe Close Up

Bride and Groom first kiss in the River Room at Aster Cafe Wide Angle

Bride shedding a tear after the wedding ceremony in the River Room at Aster Cafe

Bride and Groom walk together after being announced husband and wife in the River Room at Aster Cafe

Bride shares special moment with her Yorkie after the ceremony at Aster Cafe

Bride and Groom with cellphone all around them at Aster Cafe

Bride with her dog during the wedding reception at Aster Cafe 1

Bride with her dog during the wedding reception at Aster Cafe 2

Bride and her dog sharing a beautiful moment during the wedding reception at Aster Cafe

Bride and Groom with their dog during the wedding reception at Aster Cafe 1

Bride and Groom with their dog during the wedding reception at Aster Cafe 2

Bride and Groom with their dog during the wedding reception at Aster Cafe Close Up of Dog

Bride and Groom Walking across the street from Aster Cafe

Bride and Groom embrace along Saint Anthony Main 1

Bride and Groom embrace along Saint Anthony Main 2

Wedding Party walking along Saint Anthony Main

Star Wars Light Saber battle during the wedding reception in the River Room at Aster Cafe 5

Bride with her Star Wars Light Saber during the wedding reception in the River Room at Aster Cafe 1

Star Wars Light Saber battle during the wedding reception in the River Room at Aster Cafe 4

Star Wars Light Saber battle during the wedding reception in the River Room at Aster Cafe 2

Star Wars Light Saber battle during the wedding reception in the River Room at Aster Cafe 1

Star Wars Light Saber battle during the wedding reception in the River Room at Aster Cafe 3

Mother of the bride laughing at Aster Cafe in Minneapolis

Star Wars Light Saber battle during the wedding reception in the River Room at Aster Cafe 6

Star Wars Light Saber battle during the wedding reception in the River Room at Aster Cafe 7

Star Wars Theme bride and groom seat displays at Aster Cafe

Aster Cafe Star Wars Theme Details 8

Aster Cafe Wedding Photos detail shot 7

Aster Cafe Wedding Photos detail shot 8

Aster Cafe Wedding Photos detail shot 9

Aster Cafe Star Wars Theme Details 9

Aster Cafe Wedding Photos detail shot 10

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Aster Cafe Wedding Photos detail shot 12

Aster Cafe Star Wars Theme Details 10

Aster Cafe Star Wars Theme Details 11

Aster Cafe Wedding Cake 2

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.

 

Bride and Groom walking across the Stone Arch Bridge in Saint Anthony Main at Sunset

Bride and Groom walking across the Stone Arch Bridge in Saint Anthony Main with Minneapolis Skyline in the Background at Sunset

Bride and Groom embrace as the watch the sunset from the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis

Bride and Groom kissing on the Hennepin Avenue Bridge with Airplane in Background

Golden Hour kiss with the Bride and Groom on the Hennepin Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis

Bride and Groom Sunset Silhouette from the Hennepin Avenue Bridge with the Grain Belt Premium sign in the background

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.

 

Aster Cafe Star Wars Theme Wedding Ring Photo

Aster Cafe Wedding Photos Alter Shot

Aster Cafe Wedding Photos Alter Shot with Bridesmaids

Aster Cafe Wedding Photos Alter Shot with Bride and Groom

Maid of Honor speech in the River Room at Aster Cafe during the Wedding Reception

Best Man speech in the River Room at Aster Cafe during the Wedding Reception

Bride Belly Laughing during the Maid of Honor speech in the River Room at Aster Cafe

Bride and Groom cutting their cake in the River Room at Aster Cafe

Bride and Groom sharing their First Dance in the River Room at Aster Cafe

Bride and Groom sharing their First Dance in the River Room at Aster Cafe 2

Bride and Bridesmaid sharing a fun moment on the dance floor in the River Room at Aster Cafe

Wedding party sharing a fun moment on the dance floor in the River Room at Aster Cafe during the wedding reception

Wedding party sharing a fun moment on the dance floor in the River Room at Aster Cafe during the wedding reception 2

Wedding party breakdown on the dance floor in the River Room at Aster Cafe during the wedding reception 4

Wedding party breakdown on the dance floor in the River Room at Aster Cafe during the wedding reception

Wedding party breakdown on the dance floor in the River Room at Aster Cafe during the wedding reception 2

Wedding party breakdown on the dance floor in the River Room at Aster Cafe during the wedding reception 3

Bride and Groom under a lit up umbrella overlooking the Minneapolis skyline just outside of Aster Cafe

Bride and Groom walking on Main Street under a lit up umbrella just outside of Aster Cafe

 

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: http://www.aframeforward.com/jess-joe-stillwater-mn-wedding/

To see more wedding photos or to learn about my Minneapolis Wedding Photography follow along to my Weddings Page or feel free to contact me directly for more information.

Thanks!

Jackson

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