St. John the Baptist Catholic

Wedding Ceremony

The Essence Event Center

Cocktail Hour

Dinner & Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Brooklyn Kell

Gavin Hintze

Kalina Spalj

Ronnie Gunter

Emma Rohman

Oliver McEllistrem

Hannah Maney

Sam Hallett

Emily Didion

Jack Windschitl

Sammie Zimmer

Mitch Miller

Laura Eshleman

Max Nelson

Wedding Party

Q + A

The Drury Plaza Hotel is a great option for guests looking to get a taste of downtown Saint Paul. This hotel is located about a 10 minute drive from the Essence Event Center. All rooms are Suite-style. To book within our block online, please use the link below. Reservations may also be made by calling 800-325-0720 and referring to the group number 10152445 or Kell-Hintze Wedding.

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Roseville is located about 12 minutes from the Essence Event Center. Standard King &amp; Queen style rooms are available. To book within our block online, please use the link below. To reserve over the phone, please call 651-746-8000 and mention the Kell-Hintze Wedding block.

Courtyard Minneapolis St. Paul/Roseville

The Hampton Inn Roseville is located about 10 minutes from the Essence Event Center. Standard King &amp; Queen style rooms are available. To book within our block online, please use the link below. To reserve over the phone, please call 651-209-3000 and mention the Kell-Hintze Wedding block.

Hampton Inn Minneapolis-Roseville

Travel

For our guests traveling from out of town, we thank you for making the effort to be a part of our special day! If you are a new visitor to the Twin Cities, rest assured there are limitless of things to do if you find yourself with some extra time. Check out some of our recommendations below:

Perhaps the most well-known Minnesota attraction--the iconic Mall of America! This place has everything: shopping, dining, mini golf, an aquarium, it even has its own amusement park at the center.

Mall of America®

Take a tour of the place Garret and Sydney met! We have a deep love for the University of Minnesota and all that it has to offer. Notable places include Huntington Bank Stadium, 3M Arena at Mariucci, Coffman Memorial Union, Dinkytown, and of course, Sally's Saloon.

University of Minnesota Campus

The Como Park Zoo is a free activity option located just 2 miles away from our wedding venue! Open 365 days a year, they have both indoor and outdoor exhibits to entertain regardless of the weather.

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

Things to Do

Registry

Sydney & Garret

Sydney & Garret

Photos