Aspen and Joey were one of my favorite weddings from last year at Aria in Minneapolis. Aspen and Joey hired Lasting Impressions to assist in the wedding design as well as coordinating the day of the wedding. The Design and Day of Package is one of my favorite services we offer because I love to take clients ideas for what they would like the day to look like and make it come to life!

We started by using cooper as an accent color and metallic in the invitation design as well as in the vases and accent pieces. PHOS was hired to create a beautiful light installation about the ceremony and the head table. The Patrick Lenz band was brought in from Kansas City to entertain the wedding guests well into the night!!!

Vendors:

Rental Items: Apres Party Rental 

Wedding Coordinator: Lasting Impressions Weddings

Floral – Sadie’s Couture Flowers and Events

Ceremony and Reception Site – Aria

Caterer – Deco Catering

Hair and Makeup: Emily J

Photography – Janelle Elise Photography

Rental Items – PHOS

Transportation – Renees Royal Valet

Band – Patrick Lentz

Cake – Nadia’s

Stationery – A Milestone Paper

Dress- Annika

Aria Minneapolis Warehouse Wedding

This  wedding…. Is really one for the books!! I often get asked.. are you doing anything really unique this year..and this was one time I could say “YES!!!” The day that I sat down with Maggie and Jared to go over their decor ideas I was on cloud nine!!!

Maggie is an interior designer and loves to really push the envelope to try something fun and unique. She kept saying “I want something really unique and different that has not been done before.” And that is easy to do when you really trust your vendors. With the help of Sadie’s Couture Flowers and Events, Linen Effects, Girl Friday and Paper Rock Scissors we were able to create a cohesive and unique vision featuring pampas grass, Candles, Unique Textures, Balloons and Chandeliers.

Vendors:

Ceremony and Reception Site – Aria

Caterer – Deco Catering

Officiant – Perfect Day Ceremonies

Photography – Ali Leigh Photo

 DJ  – Instant Request DJ

Floral – Sadie’s Couture Flowers and Events

Rental Items  – Linen Effects

Dessert – Glam Doll Donuts

Invitations – Paper Rock Scissors

Wedding Coordinator – Lasting Impressions Weddings

Ballon Arch – Girl Friday

Dress- Annika

 

 

 

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I had the honor of helping Melissa and David plan their June wedding at Aria in Minneapolis and let me tell you.. I just loved working with this fun family!! It all started last year when I had the honor of planning Melissa’s sister Jenni’s wedding at Nicollet Island Pavillion. Two sisters getting married 8 months apart…. now that’s a busy year for all of the friends and family involved!!

When Melissa hired us she already had the venue and a handful of vendors.. so our services were geared toward helping her and David design the wedding they had envisioned in Aria. Melissa ended up picking a very soft mauve bridesmaids dress color and we geared most of the floral and stationery to this fresh, summery color palette. It helped to soften up the very industrial and dark wedding venue to make it feel like a secret garden in the middle of the city. The hanging greenery and lights structure by PHOS and Sadie’s Floral was the piece that I thought gave the most impact to the room. It not only helped to lighten up the space, but also gave a beautiful and magical feel to the space!

Vendors:

Wedding Coordinator –  Lasting Impressions Weddings

Ceremony and Reception Site – Aria

Caterer-  Damico Catering

Photography – Lauren Kirkbride

Videography- Ali Rogers

Floral –  Sadie’s Couture Flowers and Events

Stationery – Paper Rock Scissors

DJ –   Instant Request

Photobooth – Selfie & Co

Rental Items – Apres Party Rental

Cake –Nothing Bundt Cakes

Hanging Lights/Installation- PHOS

 

Caitlin and Micheal’s beautiful April wedding day was held at two of my favorite locations… The Basilica of St. Mary and Aria in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Both are classic wedding venues and gave this wedding a beautiful and intimate feel. Caitlin knew exactly what she wanted for the design of the wedding. The chandeliers and dripping orchids made a big statement in Aria. The wedding guests danced the night away with one of my favorite bands.. Blue Water Kings. As you can see from the photos, the weather really cooperated on this sunny wedding day and Cadence and Eli were able to capture some beautiful shots!

Congratulations Caitlin and Micheal! It was a joy to get to know you!

Vendors:

Wedding Coordinator –  Lasting Impressions Weddings

Ceremony Site- Basilica of St. Mary

Reception Venue – Aria

Photography and Photobooth – Cadence and Eli

Floral – Sadies Floral

Band – Blue Water Kings Band

Rental Items (Chandeliers) – PHOS

Desserts – Cocoa and Fig

Catering – Crave Catering

Hair – Heather Lucking

Rental Items: Linen Effects

Hair and Makeup-Emily J

 

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Aria Minneapolis Wedding

Sue and Tommy.. What a fun couple!! Looking back on these photos makes me yearn for sunshine and a good, fun party like Sue and Tommy had last August at Aria!

This was the first wedding in a long time for both Sue and Tommy’s families and they really wanted to throw one elegant, fun and unique wedding for all of their guests… and they succeeded! The ceremony took place at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis; Adorable flower girls processed down the aisle before Sue (who looked STUNNING in her L’atelier Bridal Gown) met Tommy at the end of the aisle. The traditional and formal wedding ceremony ended with a large group photos on the steps of the Basilica; A tradition at the church. Following the ceremony guests were greeted at Aria with signature cocktails, delicious appetizers and a fun Friday night evening!

The reception decor was a true reflection of Sue and Tommy. We wanted to combine a lot of classic and timeless elements with a clean and modern wedding design. With a floorplan set for 350 guests and a big band, we moved around tables numerous times to get the configuration “just right”. I am a big fan of chandeliers and I believe we can never have too many… and Sue agreed with me! This was the most chandeliers I had hung at Aria and It created a beautiful glow throughout the evening. Following an AMAZING dance party the guests said goodbye to the newlywed’s with a sparkler send off!!

Thank you to all of the vendors that assisted with this wonderful wedding!

Vendors:

Ceremony Site – Basilica of St. Mary

Reception Venue – Aria

Wedding Coordinator –  Lasting Impressions Weddings

Caterer and Dessert – Damico Catering

Photography – Cadence and Eli 

Videography  – Landon Oldenburger

Band – Elan Artists

Valet – Tradition Valet

Transportation – Renees Royal Valet

Hair and Makeup- Head to Toe Salon

Day of Stationery – Printerette Press

 

Rental Items – Apres Party

Floral Munster Rose

Dress – L’atelier Bridal

Photobooth- Selfe and Co.