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Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Dinner & Reception

Our Wedding

FAQs

We've reserved room blocks for our wedding guests at the hotels below. UPDATE: Our room block at the AC Hotel Minneapolis Downtown is now fully booked. Guests are welcome to reserve a room there at the standard rate, based on availability. For the best availability and to say near other guests, we recommend booking at Embassy Suites below. Kindly book your stay by May 20, 2026 to take advantage of group rates.

Best for: A quick stroll, a little more space, and Hilton membersJust a 1-block walk to the wedding venue

Embassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Downtown

Best for: Maximum convenience &amp; Marriott membersDirect connection to the venue, with skyway access closing at 10 PM. After that time, guests will need to exit and re-enter from street level.

AC Hotel Minneapolis Downtown

Accommodations

A 20 minute drive from the wedding venue, the Mall of America is the largest mall in the U.S. With 500+ shops, an indoor amusement park (Nickelodeon Universe), an aquarium, mini golf, and plenty of dining, it’s a fun spot to explore for a few hours or a full day.

Mall of America®

A 10 minute drive from the wedding venue, the Stone Arch Bridge Festival features art, music, and food along the Mississippi River on Saturday, June 20 (10 am - 7 pm) and Sunday, June 21 (10am - 5pm). The festival will have over 200 artists, culinary booths, and live performances. Held on the riverfront (West River Parkway from 11th Ave S to 4th Ave N).

Stone Arch Bridge

A 5 minute drive from the wedding venue, the Mill City Farmers Market is on Saturday mornings 8am to 1 pm by the Mill City Museum with local produce, crafts, and tasty bites.

Mill City Farmers Market

A 10 minute drive from the wedding venue - stroll the U of M campus or wander Dinkytown where Elizabeth lived while she was at the U, for quirky shops, cafés, and a fun college-town vibe.

University of Minnesota / Dinkytown

A 15 minute drive from the wedding venue &amp; home of the Minnesota Original “Jucy Lucy.” This inside-out burger, created in Minneapolis in the 1950s, has cheese stuffed inside the patty for a molten, gooey center and a deliciously juicy bite.

Matt's Bar and Grill

A 20 minute drive from the wedding venue, Minnehaha Park — trails, waterfalls, scenic green space.&nbsp;

Minnehaha Falls

A 6 minute drive to the home to the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry, this 11-acre outdoor garden features more than 40 large-scale modern and contemporary sculptures. It’s free to visit, easy to stroll through, and a perfect photo spot with the city skyline in the background.

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

A 30 minute drive from our wedding venue - once Prince’s private estate and creative sanctuary, Paisley Park is now a museum celebrating his life and legacy. Just outside Minneapolis in Chanhassen, it offers guided tours of studios, exhibits, and memorabilia from the Purple One’s legendary career.

Paisley Park

Things to Do

Attire: Cocktail

Our wedding aesthetic is modern, romantic, and chic—drawing inspiration from soft pastels and the golden glow of the summer solstice. Think elevated, polished, and celebratory. The groom will be in a black tux, and the wedding party will be dressed in soft, summery tones. We kindly ask guests to avoid wearing white, as well as casual attire such as jeans, t-shirts, sweats, or sneakers.

Ideas & Advice

If you’re unsure, it’s always better to err slightly more formal than casual. For additional guidance and examples, you can reference this article from The Knot: <a href="https://www.theknot.com/content/cocktail-wedding-attire" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.theknot.com/content/cocktail-wedding-attire</a>

Elizabeth & David

Elizabeth & David

E&D

Wedding Day

5:00 PM–5:30 PM

Ceremony

5:30 PM–7:00 PM

Cocktail Hour

7:00 PM–1:00 AM

Dinner & Reception