Two wedding dresses hang from the chandelier at Aria during a same sex wedding in Minneapolis

 

Gretchen & Olivia celebrated the first ever LGBTQ wedding at Aria, a gorgeous wedding venue in the North Loop of Minneapolis. They are also one of the coolest couples I’ve had the honor of working with. They are such sweet, full of energy, down-to-earth, and just plain awesome people. This wedding was truly magical.

Aria is one of the most unique and spacious indoor wedding venues in Minneapolis. Situated in the awesome North Loop neighborhood, Aria hosts some of the best weddings & events in the Twin Cities. Aria is a historic building with a wide open warehouse/industrial vibe, with exposed brick and high ceilings. It has a huge stage, many uniquely designed theme rooms, and a massive bridal sweet like no other. To learn more about this awesome wedding space pop on over to my Featured Wedding Venue post for more helpful details and information.

In the photo gallery below you’ll see these two brides looking stunning in their custom made wedding dresses during their gorgeous same sex wedding at Aria. The couple was surrounded by their nearest and dearest during an intimate and powerful wedding ceremony. Be sure to scroll all the way down for the epic dance party, including some bridal twerking on the dance floor. 😉

 

LGBTQ Aria Wedding Image Gallery

 

Two brides snuggle up close during their same sex wedding at Aria in the North Loop of Minneapolis

Two brides embrace outside of Aria, up against the large red brick wall during a same sex wedding at Aria in Minneapolis

The two brides' wedding shoes in front of a colorfully painted woodpile

Sharp and colorful wedding rings reflecting off a mirror surface

Bride's mother puts on her necklace on her wedding day

Mirrored reflection of a mother putting on her daughters necklace on her wedding day in the bridal suite

Bride puts on her wedding shoes in the awesome Aria bridal suite

Bride gets ready for her first look in one of the cool rooms at Aria in Minneapolis

Emotional bride prepares for her first look in one of the cool rooms at Aria in Minneapolis

Bride framed in the doorway right before her first look moment

Two brides framed in the doorway right before her first look moment on their same sex wedding day at Aria in Minneapolis

The moment before the moment of the first look

On bride reaches out to touch the shoulder of her bride-to-be just before their see each other for the first time on their same sex wedding day

The brides see each other in a tender first look moment

The two brides catch eyes with each other in a sweet moment

Two beautiful brides hugging each other passionately during their first look at the first ever same sex wedding at Aria in Minneapolis

Small wedding ceremony in the foyer of Aria

The brides face each other, holding hands, as they say their wedding vows during their small same sex wedding ceremony in the foyer of Aria in Minneapolis

Two brides exchange wedding vows during their small same sex wedding ceremony in the foyer of Aria in Minneapolis

The two brides are announced as a married couple for the first time

Fine art wedding ring shot with the rings making a v as they rest against each other on a mirror table

Two brides kiss in front of the polka dot wall at Aria in Minneapolis

Two brides cuddling closely in the upper level rooms of Aria with the "The World is Yours" sign illuminating behind them

Low angle leading line image of the two brides embracing upstairs at Aria

Two brides share a kiss on the spiral staircase at Aria during their same sex wedding in Minneapolis

Brides walking underneath the Aria sign outside of the Minneapolis wedding venue

Brides walking at dusk on their wedding day outside of Aria, along the side walk in the North Loop of Minneapolis

Table settings during the wedding reception

Brides enjoy cake pops during their same sex wedding at Aria

Cake Pop desert table

Wide angle view of the large open space inside Aria

Maid of honor gives her speech under the stage lights

Brides laugh during the wedding speeches on the large stage at Aria

Wedding toasts on the stage at Aria

Two brides celebrate their first dance at their same sex Aria wedding in Minneapolis

Young kid photographer in a bright green shirt takes a photo of me, the wedding photographer

Newlyweds embrace on the dance floor

Bride twerking on the dance floor during her same sex wedding at Aria in Minneapolis

St. Anthony Main Engagement Photos:

Our engagement session started in St. Anthony Main, cruising around Main Street on their scooters. It was a perfect Minneapolis afternoon. We then walked along the beautiful Mississippi River banks, in Father Hennepin Park, and got to hang out with their awesome family of dogs. Good times!

 

 

I recently shared another fun music-themed Aria Wedding if you’d like to take a peek. To learn why I’ve been named one of the best Minneapolis Wedding Photographers follow along there. Cheers!