{"id":131633,"date":"2015-01-24T08:30:47","date_gmt":"2015-01-24T08:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/whimsicalwonderlandweddings.com\/?p=131633"},"modified":"2024-04-26T16:34:06","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T15:34:06","slug":"simple-elegant-black-tie-minnesota-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/simple-elegant-black-tie-minnesota-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple & Elegant Black Tie Minnesota Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Caeli and Donato met when Caeli taught him English at a language school… so romantic! The rest as they say is history as they married in Minneapolis; combining their two cultures and families together as one.<\/p>\n

They achieved a simple classic yet formal feel to their wedding. With tuxedos, roses and chandeliers. There were some great DIY touches, pretty sparklers and a classic car too.<\/p>\n

Thanks so much to Erin Johnson Photography<\/a> for sharing these images today.<\/p>\n

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FROM THE BRIDE<\/p>\n

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We were both living in Italy at the time. I, Caeli, was an English teacher and Donato happened to be on my students! I taught him and for almost 7 months at the language school where I worked.<\/p>\n

He was interested in continuing his English, so we started having private lessons. Everything fell into place from that moment forward and we’ve been together ever since.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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I was born and raised in Minneapolis and wanted to have the wedding at a venue that captured the uniqueness of my home town. When we saw Aria, we both agreed that it was perfect.<\/p>\n

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Simple Elegance is what felt this day should be about. That and family.<\/p>\n

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We were very excited about bringing these 2 families together. Two families from different countries. It was special that so many of Donato’s family could travel to the United States to celebrate this union.<\/p>\n

We wanted things to be about family; decorating with the Italian flag, choosing a menu that could be served family-style, coursed like traditional Italian meals are served. Even though the menu was a nod to Italian food, we used locally sourced cheeses and meats to give a nod to our Minnesota culture.<\/p>\n

I guess that was what it was about for us\u2026 bringing these two cultures together – bringing two families together.<\/p>\n

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The invitations were all stamped, embossed and assembled by the groom and the bride’s mom and dad.<\/p>\n

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The photo-lounge concept and suspended frames were created by the bride’s mom; the hand-drawn polaroid sign was done in chalk by the bride’s cousin, Ella Ricci.<\/p>\n

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The menu and seating boards were designed, assembled and handwritten by the bride’s mom.<\/p>\n

The frames were found objects that went through a transformation process of spray paint, chalk paint, texturing and a finishing wax.<\/p>\n

All frames were fitted with plywood-painted chalkboard paint. Then liquid chalk-ink was used for the lettering.<\/p>\n

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All the photo “blocks” on the head table were created by the bride’s mom using a photo-transfer method onto wood through Decoupage – as it turned out, the Italian guests took them as a wedding favor \ud83d\ude42 Perfect!!<\/p>\n

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CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE |<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Photographer | Erin Johnson Photography<\/a><\/p>\n

Equipment Rental | Apres Party and Tent Rental<\/p>\n

Reception Venue | Aria Mpls<\/p>\n

Other | AV for You<\/p>\n

Shoes | Badgely Mischka<\/a><\/p>\n

Hair Stylist | Becca Schanche<\/p>\n

Event Planner | Belle Noelle Events & Design<\/p>\n

Bridesmaid Dresses | Bill Levkoff<\/p>\n

Caterer | Fabulous Catering<\/p>\n

Floral Designer | Flora Bella<\/p>\n

DJ | Jake Ryan<\/p>\n

Dress Store | Mikaella Bridal<\/a><\/p>\n

Band | Modern Sparks Trio<\/p>\n

Culinary | Patisserie 46<\/p>\n

Dress Designer | Raffine Bridal & Formal Wear<\/p>\n

Cake Designer | Salty Tart<\/p>\n

Tuxedo and Mens Attire | Tagliatore<\/p>\n

Submitted via Two Bright Lights<\/a><\/p>\n

Gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing guys XOXO Lou<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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