Wedding Day

Ceremony

Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot

Reception

Summer

Our Wedding

Our Story

Trips!!:)

Celebrations!

School!

Engagement

Life with Carmen :)

Photos

Kristen

Kaia

Lauren

Maddie

Katherine

Julia

Emma

Chris

Levi 

Alejandro 

Josiah

Dillon 

Stamati 

William

Wedding Party

Q + A

We are so excited to celebrate our special day with you! To make your travel and stay as comfortable as possible, we've gathered some important information below.&nbsp;

Getting Here:Our wedding will be held at the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas in St. Paul, MN. For those flying in, the nearest airport is MSP, located approximately 6 miles from the venue. We recommend renting a car or using ride-sharing services for transportation.&nbsp;

Accommodations:We've reserved room blocks at the following hotel for your convenience:Renaissance Minneapolis HotelLink to book the room:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1728337584939&amp;key=GRP&amp;guestreslink2=true" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book your group rate for Mari's and Eli's Wedding</a>&nbsp;Hotel(s) special group rate: king bed room 189.00 USD -&nbsp;two queen beds room 209.00 USD per nightLast Day to Book : Wednesday, July 16, 2025Overnight self-parking is available at $30/night, rate subject to change. Complimentary cancellation period up to 48 hours prior to arrival. Cancellation fees will apply after. The Hotel's guaranteed check-in time is at 3:00pm. We do understand that many events begin on or before 3:00pm, therefore we highly recommend that guests arrive the night before to allow ample time to prepare for your event.&nbsp;Please book early to ensure availability, as rooms in the area may fill up quickly!&nbsp;

Travel

A world-renowned theater with impressive architecture and stunning views of the Mississippi River from its "Endless Bridge." It hosts classic and contemporary performances.

Guthrie Theater

A historic bridge spanning the Mississippi River, offering breathtaking views of St. Anthony Falls and the Minneapolis skyline. It's a great spot for a walk during August!

Stone Arch Bridge

Visit the observation deck of this iconic skyscraper for 360-degree views of the Minneapolis skyline. It’s a landmark with an interesting history, including a small museum.

Foshay Museum and Observation Deck

Home to the famous&nbsp;"Spoonbridge and Cherry"&nbsp;sculpture, this outdoor garden is a great place to explore modern art and take a leisurely stroll.

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

French-inspired bistro and bakery known for its sophisticated yet approachable take on French cuisine. In addition to coffee, Bellecour offers classic dishes like croissants, quiche, and pastries in the bakery.

Cooks | Bellecour

Every Saturday from 9am-1pm, the Mill City Farmer's Market is a wonderful place to visit for fresh food, cooking demonstrations, live music.

Mill City Farmers Market

One of our favorite places to stop at for a fresh pizza and a bottle of wine, EaTo offers a mix of casual dining with a variety of Italian-inspired dishes, including pizza, pasta, and antipasti. EaTo emphasizes fresh ingredients, house-made sauces, and traditional Italian flavors with a contemporary twist.

Mari & Eli

Mari & Eli

Registry

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