A Minneapolis Mansion Wedding

I first met Greg and Miho at Spyhouse Coffee in the winter, where I heavily wished for a snow day the next day as I waited for them to arrive (yay, teacher life!). We hit it off pretty instantly, and I was overjoyed with what a low-key couple they were and how easy they were to talk to. Greg and Miho met in Japan, where Miho is from, and had recently moved back to Greg's home state of Minnesota. Miho's immediate family flew over from Japan for her wedding, which made their day extra special. This also meant interpreting all of the speeches during dinner!

This wedding was my first experience with The Blaisdell in Minneapolis, which is an absolutely gorgeous venue. The modest, home-like front part of the mansion gives way to a large and spacious ballroom, which Greg and Miho used for both their ceremony and reception. The brick of the mansion and the front courtyard made a great space for photos of the couple, as well as one of the side room with huge windows. Scroll down to see more of this unique and beautiful wedding.

Handsome groom smiling in gray three-piece suit with dark tie and white boutonniere indoors.
Groom in charcoal three-piece suit with boutonniere standing confidently in a warmly lit room.
Groom in dark suit flanked by two groomsmen in gray suits with green ties posing indoors.
Three men in matching gray suits with green ties smiling together in an elegant room.
Groom and two groomsmen in gray suits posing seriously in a bright white interior space.
Groom in dark suit with two smiling groomsmen in gray suits and green ties indoors.
Three groomsmen in gray suits with green ties and boutonnieres posing on hardwood floors.
Four groomsmen in gray suits smiling together in an elegant venue with hardwood floors.
Four men in gray suits with ties posing formally in a bright elegant wedding venue.
Six groomsmen in coordinated gray suits smiling together in an elegant wedding venue interior.
Groom with five groomsmen in matching gray suits posing together in a decorated event space.
Bride in white gown holds bouquet as groom in gray suit stands with back turned during first look.
Bride and groom share an emotional first look moment indoors near elegant French doors.
Bride in flowing white dress and veil faces smiling groom in gray suit during first look.
Bride in white gown approaches groom from behind during wedding first look in elegant venue.
Bride in white gown laughs joyfully holding bouquet as groom smiles by grand staircase.
Bride and groom share a tender smile together near a classic staircase on wedding day.
Bride and groom pose elegantly on grand staircase, bride holding white floral bouquet.
Bride and groom share a romantic kiss on a grand staircase on their wedding day.
Bride and groom smile together outside elegant white venue entrance on their wedding day.
Bride laughs joyfully beside tall groom holding white bouquet outside classic white building.
Bride and groom pose smiling before a white colonial venue entrance, she holds a white bouquet.
Joyful bride laughs as groom holds her from behind outside elegant white wedding venue doors.
Smiling bride and groom share a close portrait moment outside a classic white wedding venue.
Bride and groom face each other holding hands in a tender moment outside white venue entrance.
Close-up of bride in crystal headpiece leaning against groom in gray suit at wedding venue.
Groom tenderly kisses bride's head as she smiles in crystal headpiece at outdoor wedding venue.
Bride laughs joyfully as groom embraces and kisses her head outside elegant white wedding venue.
Bride beams with joy as groom kisses her temple outside decorated wedding venue entrance.
Bride and groom walk hand in hand along brick path outside classic white wedding venue.
Bride and groom share a loving glance while holding hands on brick path at wedding venue.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand on brick path outside elegant brick building on their wedding day.
Happy newlywed couple holding hands walking toward camera outside brick wedding venue.
Joyful bride laughing with groom while walking hand in hand outside brick mansion wedding venue.
Smiling bride and groom posing together outside brick building, bride holding white floral bouquet.
Elegant bride and groom posing on brick courtyard, groom gazing lovingly at bride holding bouquet.
Wedding couple posing together on brick patio outside classic brick building, bride holding bouquet.
Bride and groom standing together on brick courtyard outside historic brick wedding venue.
Close-up of smiling bride and groom posing together outside brick building on their wedding day.
Groom tenderly kissing bride on forehead outside brick building on their wedding day.
Bride and groom gazing at each other romantically outside elegant brick wedding venue with tree.
Bride and groom embrace outdoors in front of a brick building, bride holding white floral bouquet in wedding attire.
Newlyweds share a romantic kiss outside a classic brick venue, bride in white gown holding elegant white bouquet.
Bride and groom share a tender kiss outside a historic brick building, bride holding a white and greenery bouquet.
Smiling bride in white gown with crystal headpiece embraces groom in gray suit during outdoor wedding portraits.
Joyful bride in sleeveless white gown laughs with groom in gray suit during outdoor wedding photo session.
Bride in elegant white gown with long train views her reflection in an ornate gold-framed mirror indoors.
Bride in flowing white wedding gown with veil poses beside a grand ornate mirror holding a white bouquet.
Bride in white gown with crystal belt holds white floral bouquet while posing beside a large ornate mirror.
Elegant bride in sleeveless white gown with crystal headpiece and veil holds white bouquet in a decorated room.
Smiling bride in classic white wedding gown with crystal belt and headpiece holds white bouquet indoors.
Bride in white gown with two bridesmaids in emerald green dresses holding white bouquets indoors.
Bride and two bridesmaids in forest green gowns posing with white floral bouquets in elegant room.
Smiling bride in white dress flanked by bridesmaids in dark green halter gowns holding bouquets.
Asian bride in white wedding gown posing with parents in formal attire holding white bouquet.
Wedding party of six including bride, groom, and family members posing together indoors.
Asian bride in white gown with veil holding bouquet posing with mother in black formal dress.
Bride in white wedding dress posing between two mothers in navy formal gowns holding bouquet.
Groom with groomsmen and mother laughing and posing playfully in formal attire indoors.
Groom and three groomsmen in gray suits with boutonnieres posing formally in bright indoor space.
Asian bride in white gown with veil and crystal hair accessory gazing out window in profile view.
Bride in white wedding gown with veil and floral hair comb smiling over shoulder.
Beautiful bride wearing white wedding dress, veil, and crystal hair piece smiling at camera.
Elegant bride in white dress and veil standing by sunlit window looking down.
Bride in white gown and veil posing by bright window with a gentle smile.
Smiling bride in white wedding dress with braided hair, veil, and jeweled hair comb.
Happy couple posing by window, groom in gray suit embracing bride in white gown.
Romantic couple standing by window, groom in gray suit holding bride in white dress.
Bride and groom gazing out window together, groom in gray suit, bride in white gown.
Elegant couple posing by window, bride in white gown with train, groom in gray suit.
Couple standing by window in warm light, groom in gray suit embracing bride in white.
Bride and groom share a tender moment by a window, with the groom in a gray suit embracing the bride in a white gown.
Elegant wedding couple posing by a window, groom in gray suit holding bride in white dress with veil in warm indoor light.
Smiling bride and groom hold hands by sunlit windows, bride in flowing white gown with train and groom in gray suit.
Bride and groom share an intimate embrace by tall windows, bride in white gown with veil and groom in gray suit.
Wedding guests seated on white Chiavari chairs chat and gesture before a ceremony in a modern event venue.
Wedding guests seated on white Chiavari chairs, a couple reviewing the program together in a rustic wooden venue.
A father tenderly embraces his young daughter while seated at a wedding ceremony, sharing a sweet moment.
Groom in gray suit is escorted down the aisle by two women during a wedding ceremony in a modern venue.
Groom in gray suit walks down the wedding aisle escorted by a woman in black, with guests seated on both sides.
Wedding officiant in black dress reads from a green book as the groom stands attentively at the altar.
Groomsman in tan suit escorts bridesmaid in green dress down wedding aisle.
Bridesmaid in emerald green dress walks down aisle with bearded groomsman at wedding.
Groomsman escorts bridesmaid in dark green gown down decorated wedding ceremony aisle.
Smiling groomsman in gray suit shares moment with bridesmaid holding white bouquet.
Groom in dark suit stands at altar watching bride approach during wedding ceremony.
Father in gray suit walks bride in white gown down wooden wedding aisle.
Father proudly walks daughter in elegant white bridal gown down the wedding aisle.
Father escorts bride in white wedding dress down aisle while guests photograph moment.
Groom smiles as bride in white veil approaches altar with wedding party present.
Smiling groom stands at altar with groomsmen as bride approaches during ceremony.
Bride and groom exchange vows under a white arch at an indoor wedding ceremony with bridesmaids in emerald green.
Bride in white gown with veil reads vows as officiant holds teal book during intimate indoor wedding ceremony.
Couple holds hands under a glowing white arch while officiant in black dress speaks during wedding ceremony.
Smiling bride in white dress stands with groom and wedding party during indoor ceremony with floral backdrop.
Radiant bride smiles at groom during wedding ceremony while bridesmaids in dark green dresses stand nearby.
Three groomsmen in gray suits stand at altar as middle groomsman reads from teal and black book.
Groomsman in gray suit reads from black book while standing beside groom during wedding ceremony.
Officiant guides couple during ring exchange under a glowing white arch at elegant indoor wedding ceremony.
Bride places wedding ring on groom's finger during indoor ceremony beneath elegant white arch.
Couple holds hands as officiant speaks into microphone under a lit white arch during wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom share first kiss under a glowing white arch while officiant stands nearby at ceremony.
Newlyweds share a joyful moment at the altar with bridesmaids in green dresses nearby.
Smiling bride and groom walk down the aisle after wedding ceremony in elegant white venue.
Groom helps bride gather her dress train as they prepare to walk down the wedding aisle.
Laughing bride and groom walk joyfully down the aisle past seated wedding guests.
Bride and groom recessional walk down aisle with bridesmaids in emerald green dresses behind.
Laughing bride lifts her white gown while walking down the aisle with her groom.
Beaming newlyweds walk hand in hand down the aisle after their indoor wedding ceremony.
Radiant bride laughs joyfully while exiting wedding venue as guest captures the moment.
Elegant wedding reception table set with green napkins, crystal glasses, and sunflower centerpiece.
Sunflower centerpiece with baby's breath in a mason jar beside a Table 7 sign at a wedding reception.
Bright sunflower centerpiece with baby's breath next to a Table 6 sign at an elegant wedding reception.
Lush greenery garland with white floral arrangements and wine bottles decorating a wedding head table.
Smiling bride in a white gown holding a decorative bottle in a beautifully furnished bridal suite.
Bride and groom making a grand entrance through rustic wooden barn doors at their wedding reception.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand through wooden barn doors during their wedding reception entrance.
Bride and groom sharing a kiss at the head table during their wedding reception with guests nearby.
Two groomsmen in gray suits delivering a heartfelt wedding toast with a microphone at the reception.
Two groomsmen in gray suits sharing a wedding toast with a microphone at an elegant reception venue.
Smiling woman in a green dress giving a joyful wedding toast while reading from a card at the reception.
Smiling bride in white gown seated at wedding reception table with groom in gray suit standing nearby.
Woman in green dress smiles while serving at an elegant wedding reception dinner table.
Older man speaks into microphone giving wedding toast while groom in gray suit stands beside him.
Wedding reception guests seated at white chiavari chairs listening attentively during formal dinner event.
Mother of groom in navy lace dress gives wedding toast beside bearded groom holding microphone.
Woman in navy dress delivers heartfelt wedding speech at elegantly decorated reception sweetheart table.
Newlywed couple shares romantic kiss at floral-decorated sweetheart table during wedding reception.
Bride and groom cut naked wedding cake surrounded by chocolate-glazed donuts at reception dessert table.
Laughing bride and groom joyfully cut their rustic naked wedding cake at reception dessert table.
Bride and groom share a joyful cake feeding moment at their wedding reception dessert table.
Bride playfully feeds wedding cake to groom at dessert table during fun reception celebration.
Happy bride raises her hand in celebration as couple poses at wedding dessert table.
Newlyweds share their first dance on a warmly lit wooden dance floor at wedding reception.
Bride and groom share an intimate first dance while wedding guests watch in the background.
Couple shares a romantic first dance bathed in warm amber lighting at wedding reception.
Smiling bride and groom share first dance while guests celebrate in the background.
Bride and groom dance gracefully together at their elegant wedding reception.
Radiant bride smiles joyfully at groom during their first dance at wedding reception.
Bride and groom share a tender romantic moment during their first wedding dance.
Bride and groom share their first kiss on the wedding dance floor under warm stage lighting.
Groomsmen in gray suits socialize and celebrate at the wedding reception.
Joyful bride in white gown and veil gives a high five to a wedding guest during reception.
Smiling woman in black lace dress holds a baby on the wedding reception dance floor.
Bride in elegant white sleeveless gown dances gracefully with a guest at her wedding reception.
Guests including a man in a red tie and woman in green dress dance at wedding reception.
Bride in white gown and veil raises hands while dancing with guests at wedding reception.
Bride and family members joyfully dance together in a line at the wedding reception.
Excited wedding guests dance and celebrate energetically on the reception dance floor.
Young flower girl in pink dress joins hands with guests in a dance line at wedding.
Groomsman in vest strikes a fun dance pose while guests watch at the wedding reception.
Groom dancing energetically in dark vest and tie at wedding reception with guests in background.