Nicollet Island Pavilion Wedding

I don't think I could have asked for a dreamier wedding than Dan + Jesse's. Their mid-October wedding at the Nicollet Island Pavilion was a photographer's dream - from Jesse's dress, to the venue, to the two hours they dedicated to photos before their ceremony! Both having theatre backgrounds, Dan and Jesse were natural models in front of my camera.

The Nicollet Island Pavilion is such a gorgeous venue. With an outdoor ceremony space that overlooks the river and an industrial feel to the indoor reception space, there isn't much more that I could ask for. The venue is also walking distance to Saint Anthony Main, where we took most of the photos. Dan and Jesse also surprised their guests with the best choreographed first dance I've ever seen - the photos below hardly do it justice.

Close-up detail of an elegant lace and chiffon wedding dress with intricate floral embroidery in soft peach tones.
Strapless lace wedding gown hanging on hanger in front of draped window in ornate bridal suite.
Four women in plaid flannel shirts laughing together while seated during bridal party getting ready photos.
Close-up of elegant diamond engagement ring and gold wedding band on ivory lace wedding dress.
Two women helping bride button up the back of her lace wedding dress during bridal preparations.
Smiling bride in lace spaghetti strap wedding gown being helped into her dress in elegant bridal suite.
Black and white photo of bride laughing joyfully while being helped into her wedding dress.
Bridesmaid helping smiling bride put on pearl bracelet while dressed in lace wedding gown.
Radiant bride in lace wedding dress smiling while putting on earrings during bridal preparations.
Groom in navy suit smiling as bride in lace gown approaches for first look in outdoor park.
Bride and groom sharing tender embrace outdoors, bride resting head on grooms shoulder after first look.
Bride in lace gown embraces groom in navy suit from behind in autumn park setting.
Wedding couple holds hands facing each other among golden fall foliage in outdoor park.
Bride and groom share romantic embrace under autumn trees with golden leaves outdoors.
Smiling bride with red shawl and groom in navy suit pose under pine trees in fall.
Bride wearing red shawl gazes at groom in navy suit among autumn pine trees outdoors.
Bride in red shawl and groom share near-kiss moment under pine trees in fall foliage.
Bride in red shawl and groom touch foreheads romantically among warm autumn trees.
Laughing bride in red shawl and groom share joyful moment among autumn pine trees.
Smiling bride with red shawl and groom hold bouquet under pine trees in fall setting.
Bride in red shawl embraces groom holding bouquet in front of green barn doors.
Bride in red wrap and groom in navy suit share a romantic moment before green barn doors at brick venue.
Bride in red wrap embraces groom while holding a white and burgundy bouquet outside brick building.
Smiling bride and groom pose together in front of green barn doors at a rustic brick wedding venue.
Smiling bride in lace gown leans on groom in navy suit outside rustic brick wedding venue.
Bride and groom share an intimate forehead-to-forehead moment outside green barn doors at brick venue.
Bride and groom share a passionate kiss in front of large green barn doors at brick venue.
Bride and groom share a close romantic kiss outside green barn doors at rustic brick venue.
Laughing bride and groom share a joyful moment together outside green barn doors at brick venue.
Bride tenderly kisses groom while holding his face outside green barn doors at brick venue.
Bride and groom share an intimate nose-to-nose moment inside warmly lit rustic brick wedding venue.
Smiling bride and groom pose together in lace mermaid gown and navy suit at industrial brick venue.
Groom kisses bride on cheek as she holds floral bouquet in elegant lace wedding dress at brick venue.
Close-up of bride in lace gown holding white and burgundy bouquet with eucalyptus at wedding venue.
Groom embraces bride from behind as she holds white and burgundy bouquet in lace wedding dress.
Laughing bride held by groom in navy suit holding floral bouquet at warmly lit brick venue.
Smiling bride in lace mermaid gown holds bouquet outdoors near blooming tree and brick building.
Radiant bride in lace gown smiles holding white and burgundy bouquet under blooming tree outdoors.
Bride in lace mermaid wedding gown with train stands under blooming tree beside brick building.
Elegant bride in lace mermaid gown holds floral bouquet while posing under tree near brick building.
Close-up of bride in lace gown holding bouquet of blush roses, burgundy blooms, and eucalyptus.
Bride in lace mermaid wedding gown holding bouquet standing by tree in autumn garden.
Bride and groom embracing in colorful autumn garden, bride wearing red shawl over wedding dress.
Couple sharing romantic kiss under golden autumn trees, bride in red shawl holding bouquet.
Bride and groom posing by river with Minneapolis skyline and bridge in background.
Wedding couple posing by Minneapolis riverbank with iconic bridge and city skyline behind them.
Bride and groom touching foreheads tenderly by river with city bridge backdrop.
Groom kissing bride on forehead by river, bride wearing red shawl, city skyline backdrop.
Groom dipping bride dramatically by river with Minneapolis skyline and bridge in background.
Groom dipping bride in romantic pose by river with Minneapolis city skyline behind them.
Groom kissing bride on temple while embracing by river with city skyline backdrop.
Bride and groom share a romantic embrace near a waterfront, with the bride in lace and groom in a navy suit.
Smiling bride in white lace gown with red shawl and groom in navy suit pose by green vintage doors.
Bride in white lace dress with red shawl and groom in navy suit share a kiss by green doors.
Laughing bride leans on smiling groom in navy suit outside green vintage building doors.
Bride in red shawl and white lace dress leans on groom in navy suit by green vintage doors.
Bride in white lace gown with red shawl and groom in navy suit sit together on an outdoor bench.
Bride in white lace dress with red shawl and groom in navy suit smile while seated on a park bench.
Bride in white lace gown with red shawl and groom in navy suit share a kiss on an outdoor bench.
Bride in white lace gown poses with three bridesmaids wearing red dresses and gold fringe shawls.
Bride in white lace with red shawl stands with three bridesmaids in red dresses and gold shawls.
Bride in white gown with red shawl poses with three bridesmaids in red skirts and cream wraps at wedding.
Bride and three bridesmaids in red skirts and cream shawls pose together at an outdoor wedding venue.
Smiling bride in white dress with red wrap stands with three bridesmaids in red and cream attire.
Wedding party with bridesmaids in red, groomsmen in gray suits, and bride and groom pose outdoors.
Full wedding party in red and gray attire smiles together near a stone building at outdoor venue.
Bride and groom share a kiss surrounded by wedding party in red and gray at outdoor ceremony.
Wedding party in coordinated red and gray outfits poses together near a large stone archway outdoors.
Bride and groom with smiling wedding party in red dresses and gray suits at outdoor wedding venue.
Bride and groom walk hand in hand with wedding party in red and gray through outdoor stone venue.
Wedding party walks together laughing, bridesmaids in red with cream shawls and groomsmen in gray suits.
Groom dipping bride in romantic kiss while wedding party watches and cheers in rustic outdoor venue.
Wedding party posing together, bridesmaids in red dresses and groomsmen in gray suits flanking bride and groom.
Wedding party laughing joyfully as bride and groom share a kiss in rustic outdoor setting.
Bride and groom share a kiss surrounded by smiling wedding party in red and gray attire outdoors.
Groom in navy suit stands with four groomsmen in gray suits and burgundy ties outdoors.
Smiling groom in navy suit poses with four groomsmen in gray suits in rustic outdoor location.
Groom and four groomsmen in gray and navy suits smiling together in front of stone wall.
Groom in navy suit stands with groomsmen in gray suits posing in rustic outdoor setting.
Wedding party kissing and posing among golden autumn trees with city skyline in background.
Full wedding party posing among vibrant fall foliage with city skyline visible in background.
Wedding party of seven posing outdoors near a river, with bride in white gown and red shawl surrounded by family.
Bride in white gown poses with bridesmaid in red dress and older couple outdoors near a scenic riverside.
Bride in white dress and red shawl laughing as older man in gray suit kisses her cheek outdoors by river.
Smiling bride in red shawl and white dress poses with older man in gray suit near a sunny riverside.
Smiling couple in wedding attire holds a small dog dressed in navy outfit near a sunlit riverside.
Laughing bride in red shawl holds a small dog in navy outfit beside groom in blue suit outdoors.
Groom in navy suit tenderly nuzzles a small dog wearing a red bow tie outdoors at a wedding.
Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with wooden chairs lining a tree-shaded aisle near a riverside venue.
Groom in navy blue suit stands confidently at outdoor wedding venue surrounded by autumn trees.
Groom in navy suit walks confidently down outdoor aisle as wedding guests watch from wooden chairs.
Bride in white lace gown with red shawl walks with parents on brick path at outdoor wedding.
Laughing bride in white dress and red shawl walks arm-in-arm with parents at fall wedding.
Smiling bride holding bouquet walks with proud parents on sunny outdoor wedding day.
Emotional bride hugs father as mother watches during outdoor fall wedding ceremony.
Outdoor fall wedding ceremony under golden trees with guests seated along brick pathway.
Bride in white gown and red shawl stands with bridesmaids in red dresses by waterfront.
Bride and groom exchange vows at outdoor fall wedding ceremony with bridesmaids in red.
Groom in navy suit waits with groomsmen for first look with bride in autumn park.
Groom and groomsmen in gray suits await bride during fall outdoor wedding first look.
Bride in white gown and red shawl stands at altar during intimate outdoor fall ceremony.
Bride in red shawl and groom in blue suit laugh with small dog during outdoor fall wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom exchange vows outdoors with officiant during intimate fall wedding ceremony by a river.
Smiling bride and groom make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches at a decorated table during wedding reception.
Bride in red shawl and groom share first kiss at outdoor fall wedding ceremony with bridesmaids nearby.
Newlyweds share romantic first kiss at outdoor autumn wedding ceremony while officiant reads from book.
Newlywed couple photographs guests after outdoor fall wedding ceremony surrounded by golden autumn trees.
Joyful newlyweds walk together after fall outdoor wedding ceremony, bride holding white floral bouquet.
Newlywed couple shares tender kiss in front of rustic brick building with green doors at sunset.
Elegant wedding reception tables set with champagne bottle centerpieces and white linens in warm lighting.
Gold copper bottle centerpiece with single white rose on mirrored tray at elegant wedding reception table.
Elegant wedding reception with round tables, white linens, string lights, and rose gold bottle centerpieces in an industrial brick venue.
Industrial wedding reception hall with exposed brick walls, ductwork ceiling, string lights, pendant chandeliers, and round draped tables.
Long wedding head table with copper charger plates, rust table runner, white floral centerpieces, and candles in a rustic venue.
Close-up of wedding place setting with gold charger plate, copper table runner, eucalyptus centerpiece, and place card.
Bride in white lace gown and groom in navy suit making grand entrance into rustic brick wedding reception venue.
Wedding party in red bridesmaid dresses and gray suits dancing together on wooden dance floor in brick reception hall.
Older gentleman in gray suit giving a wedding toast speech holding red folder in warmly lit industrial reception venue.
Man in gray suit delivering wedding toast speech at microphone in rustic brick venue with string lights and chandeliers.
Bride in red shawl and groom in navy suit cutting white tiered wedding cake together at rustic wooden table.
Close-up of bride and groom hands together cutting white wedding cake with knife on rustic wooden table.
Bride in red shawl feeds groom a bite of food during wedding reception in a rustic barn venue.
Bride in white lace gown with red shawl and groom in navy suit pose together on a bridge at golden hour.
Bride and groom share a romantic kiss on a decorative bridge during golden hour wedding photos.
Smiling bride in red shawl leans on groom's shoulder as they walk on a bridge during wedding photos.
Bride in white lace dress and red shawl snuggles close to groom in navy suit on a city bridge.
Groom in navy suit twirls bride in white lace dress and red shawl on a bridge at sunset.
Bride and groom share a tender kiss while leaning against a railing on outdoor stone steps.
Bride in red shawl and groom in navy suit share an intimate moment on outdoor stone steps.
Bride and groom embrace and touch foreheads in a romantic moment near stone steps outdoors.
Bride in red wrap and groom in navy suit share a close romantic moment against a stone wall.
Bride in red jacket and groom in navy suit share a tender almost-kiss during outdoor wedding portraits.
Black and white photo of bride and groom sharing a romantic nose-to-nose moment on their wedding day.
Smiling bride in red wrap and groom in navy suit touch foreheads in a joyful wedding portrait.
Bride in lace gown with red shawl and groom in navy suit share a kiss in an autumn park.
Bride and groom share a romantic dip kiss outside Nicollet Island Pavilion on their wedding day.
Bride in lace gown and groom sit back-to-back on chairs during a fun wedding reception game.
Excited bride in lace gown raises shoes triumphantly during a wedding reception shoe game.
Groom in navy suit raises shoes and smiles during a fun shoe game at wedding reception.
Bride and groom laugh and raise shoes during a lively shoe game at their wedding reception.
Bride and groom lean in for a kiss while playing the shoe game at their wedding reception.
Bride and groom share their first dance under string lights at elegant wedding reception.
Smiling bride and groom share romantic first dance under glowing string lights at wedding.
Bride and groom perform elegant dip during first dance at warmly lit wedding reception.
Bride and groom twirl together on dance floor under string lights at wedding reception.
Bride and groom share intimate first dance near rustic brick wall with warm lighting.
Groom kneels holding bride's hand during romantic first dance at rustic wedding venue.
Bride and groom share close embrace during first dance at rustic brick wedding venue.
Bride and groom share intimate slow dance against glowing rustic brick wall at reception.
Groom spins bride gracefully on dance floor at warmly lit rustic wedding reception.
Bride and groom share joyful first dance embrace at warmly lit rustic brick venue.
Groom dramatically dips bride during first dance while wedding guests watch from candlelit reception tables behind them.
Bride and older man share an emotional father-daughter dance on warmly lit wooden floor at rustic brick wedding venue.
Bride in lace mermaid gown shares tender embrace during father-daughter dance against warm brick wall backdrop.
Smiling bride and father share joyful father-daughter dance on wooden floor at elegantly lit rustic wedding venue.
Bride in lace mermaid gown dances with father under string lights while wedding guests watch from nearby tables.
Bride and father share intimate dance under warm string lights with seated wedding reception guests in background.