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Love and Laughter | Anna & Cil at the Nicollet Island Pavilion

Same sex wedding at Nicollet island pavilion
Anna and Cil spent the entire day laughing, and has us laughing with them. They are a super laid-back, super in love couple that make life looks easy. Their wedding was cool and casual, with Anna wearing custom Converse and them opting to serve dessert and appetizers at their reception in lieu of a dinner service.

The two wed at the Nicollet Island Pavilion, which is conveniently across the street from the gorgeous Nicollet Island Inn where the couple got ready. They carved out plenty of time on their wedding day to spend together, giving us ample time to explore all of the awesome photo spots near Nicollet Island! We got to hit up the overpasses and bridges that Nicollet Island has to offer and take advantage of the awesome view of the Minneapolis skyline.

After their short but sweet ceremony, their reception kicked off with their first dance. After their first dance, Anna’s parents took the floor for a first dance of their own. The two have been married for years and are still deeply in love, so Anna and Cil gave them their own space to celebrate, which we love!

Anna and Cil, we haven’t laughed that much at a wedding in a long time. Thank you for sharing your day with us!

Check out Anna and Cil’s feature on Equally Wed

Nicollet island inn details
Cil's suit jacket and shoes
Cil getting ready with their mother
Gender neutral wedding portraits
Anna's turquoise shoes and bouquet
Anna's dress hanging at nicollet island pavilion
Bride Anna putting on her dress
Anna's bridesmaids taking photos of her dress
Anna putting on turquoise wedding converse
Anna and Cil's Blue first look at nicollet island inn
Cill wiping away a tear from Anna's eye
Anna and Cil hugging after their first look
Anna and Cil at nicollet island inn
Overhead photo of Anna and Cil
Anna and Cil kissing in Nicollet Island Pavilion
Anna and Cil kissing in black and white
Anna with each of her bridesmaids individually
Candid photo of Anna laughing with wedding party
Cil with their wedding party members individually
Romantic pose with Anna on the bar and Cil in front of her
Anna and Cil with their wedding parties outside nicollet island inn
Anna and Cil's wedding party on St Anthony Main bridge
Anna and Cil's family in Nicollet island pavilion
Anna and Cil on the bank of the mississippi
Cil and Anna kissing in front of Minneapolis skyline
Champagne toast in Nicollet Island Pavilion
Wooden chairs set up in Nicollet Island Pavilion
Bride Anna walking down the aisle
Anna's maid of honor fixing her dress during wedding ceremony
Anna and Cil's Nicollet Island Pavilion wedding
Married same sex couple's first kiss
Minimal modern wedding setup at nicollet island pavilion
Closeup of baby's breath, wooden chairs, candles and mason jars
Detail of string lights and turquoise mason jar
Anna and Cil's first dance
Cil laughing during their first dance with Anna
Anna's parents having a first dance
closeup of wine and cheese
Anna's bridesmaids giving a speech
Cil and Anna laughing during speech
Detail of desserts from mintahoe catering
Cil dancing with a wedding party member
Anna dancing at wedding reception
Vendor List
Ceremony venue – Nicollet Island Pavilion – Minneapolis, MN
Reception venue – Nicollet Island Pavilion – Minneapolis, MN
Officiant – Alana Burns
Hair stylist – Haley Ludwig – Minneapolis, MN
Makeup artist – Sarah Christine
Caterer – Mintahoe Catering – Minneapolis, MN
Florist – wayfair.com
Dress shop – Effie’s Bridal Trunk – Burnsville, MN
Tuxedos – Tip Top Tux – Plymouth, MN
Band – Flannel – Minneapolis, MN

Anna and Cil spent the entire day laughing, and has us laughing with them. They are a super laid-back, super in love couple that make life looks easy. Their wedding was cool and casual, with Anna wearing custom Converse and them opting to serve dessert and appetizers at their reception in lieu of a dinner...

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The Littlest Vikings Fan | Nellie’s Newborn Photos

April and Mike holding newborn Nellie
April and Mike wed in 2016 at the gorgeous Villa Bellezza Winery, on a brisk and beautiful fall day. These two recently welcomed their baby girl, Nellie, into the world!

You can see the time and thought that went into crafting the cutest room for Nellie, with plenty of inspirational quotes, and headband options galore. We got the chance to spend the day with Nellie and her family at their home, which always makes for the sweetest images. Where do you feel more at home than well, at home?

Thanks so much for having us capture these family photos, we’re so excited to see Nellie grow up!

Details of headbands and illustrations in Nellie's room
Mike holding baby Nellie in pink sweater
April and Mike smiling with baby Nellie
closeup of baby nellie in her father's arms
Newborn Nellie wearing baby vikings jersey
Blocks that read Nellie two months
April and Mike looking over Nellie in her crib
April and Mike at home with baby Nellie

April and Mike wed in 2016 at the gorgeous Villa Bellezza Winery, on a brisk and beautiful fall day. These two recently welcomed their baby girl, Nellie, into the world! You can see the time and thought that went into crafting the cutest room for Nellie, with plenty of inspirational quotes, and headband options galore....

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A Red-Tie Event | Christine & Nick’s Radisson Blu Wedding

Christine and Nick at Radisson Blu

For most states, March means spring, but Minnesota has other plans. Luckily the Radisson Blu has a skybridge that allowed us to take all of our photos inside without sacrificing natural lighting!

Christine and Nick have been together for over 10 years, you can tell that they’re one of those couples that just get each other. Even between more serious poses they found time to goof around. It seemed like they spent the whole day waiting to crack a smile and let loose at their reception.

Their reception was all kinds of cool. The red, black, and grey color scheme was perfectly elegant, the ideal combination of classic and minimal. The room was spotted with balloons that read “happy birthday,” as there were four birthdays being celebrated that evening. Their catering included a salad bar, a mac and cheese bar, a slider bar, and a mashed potato bar!  In addition to looking great, the reception was where the party really started. Christine and Nick have an expansive group of close friends who were ready to take to the dance floor and take full advantage of our Antibooth. It seemed like every time Christine was done snapping a photo, someone else was waiting to grab her for another! While Christine was getting her model on, Nick was tearing up the dance floor. Make sure you scroll all the way down for proof!

Thank you for a blast of an evening, Christine and Nick!

Details of mall of america radisson blu
Wide angle of Christine's red wedding dress
Christine's black wedding accessories on blue armchair
Christine putting on her red wedding dress
Christine swinging her red wedding dress back and forth
Bridal portraits
Portraits of Christine and Nick
Christine and Nick's first look
Couple embracing after first look
Christine and Nick posing in the radisson blu skyway
Bride and groom wearing red dress and grey suit
Detail of red wedding dress
Christine twirling in her red wedding dress
Moody black and white silhouette of bride and groom
Christine and Nick in radisson blu Mall of America restaurant
Christine and Nick kissing
Groom and groomsmen walking towards the camera
Christine laughing with her bridesmaids
Wedding party laughing at flower girl
Candid of ring bearer
Flower girl walking down the aisle
Christine's dad walking her down the aisle
Christine and Nick's vows and first kiss
Aerial of bride and groom at bloomington radisson blu
Christine and Nick posing in radisson blu hotel lobby
Christine and Nick kissing in hotel bar
Bride Christine sitting on a pool table
Details of birthday balloons and food bar at reception
Father of the groom giving a speech
Christine hugging her maid of honor
Artsy shot of Christine and Nick through radisson blu windows
closeup of wine bottles and limes
Christine and Nick's first dance in radisson blu ballroom
Christine's first dance with her father
Nick's first dance with his mother
Guests dancing at wedding reception
Couple dancing at bloomington wedding reception
Christine and Nick goofily dancing together
Guests playing air guitar during reception
antibooth photobooth with white background
Nick in antibooth pointing at the camera
Guests goofing around in antibooth photo booth
Vendor List
Ceremony venue – Radisson Blu – Bloomington, MN
Reception venue – Radisson Blu – Bloomington, MN
Hair stylist – Megan from Solimar Spa – Bloomington, MN
Makeup artist –Megan from Solimar Spa – Bloomington, MN
Caterer – Radisson Blu – Bloomington, MN
Florist –Guillermina Mancilla from Floreria Yare – Minneapolis, MN
Dress shop – Diamond Bride and Tux – Plymouth, MN
Tuxedos – Sharp 360 – Minneapolis, MN
DJ – Michael Grey – Minneapolis, MN
Chair/table/tent rentals – Radisson Blu – Bloomington, MN
Jeweler – Wedding Day Diamond – St. Louis Park, MN

For most states, March means spring, but Minnesota has other plans. Luckily the Radisson Blu has a skybridge that allowed us to take all of our photos inside without sacrificing natural lighting! Christine and Nick have been together for over 10 years, you can tell that they’re one of those couples that just get each...

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