Surprise and delight! Shock and awe! These are just some of the words that kept circulating the room during the entire day of Tim and Adam’s wedding. It was a day rooted in love, no matter how many cool things were around the corner, which made the day feel completely grounded and special, too. If you haven’t checked out Part 1 of Adam + Tim’s blog post, I encourage you to do so! The weekend kicked off with an incredible rehearsal dinner experience and the wedding day was a continuation of all food-inspired-fun.

Gretchen Culver of Rocket Science Events brought a grand vision to life for Tim and Adam. Together with an all-star-list of carpenters, vendors, AV, lighting, musicians and serving staff, she designed two spaces. One that brought together a beautiful intimate ceremony where Adam and Tim read their own vows (and I swear there wasn’t a dry eye in the room) to a completely transformed restaurant-inspired space for the reception. This was the room flip of all room flips. Tim and Adam wanted to carry on the theme of hospitality for their guests - with surprises along the way. After their ceremony, guests were welcomed into cocktail hour by the fabulous Minneapolis drag queen herself, Luna Muse. Custom pull tabs, prizes, an oyster shucker and roaming violinists entertained the crowd while down below people were hard at work installing chandeliers, building custom tables and bringing in beautiful floral. When it was time to eat, guests were welcomed by name by Gretchen and her team where they were then sat individually at their tables. Wow. What a stage to set.

Adam and Tim worked with the team a chefs at D’amico Catering to create a custom menu for the night. What began with the chef’s personal salt & pepper chicken wings and mini Coors lights, each course opened another level of the culinary journey. I also loved the menus, which were designed by Fig.2 Design that kept the theme of the pull tabs rolling. Guests kept a sweet souvenir from the night with custom pottery from Mexico and everyone danced the night away. I particularly loved Adam and Tim’s wardrobe change that kept the energy high and the hits coming on the dance floor!

Above all, what made this day so special was seeing the connection and happiness that absolutely every guest had for Adam and Tim. Everyone is thrilled for them and want to fully celebrate their love.

Adam and Tim, I am so thankful to be a part of your wedding day and to witness your love. You truly have inspired us all.

LOVEe

VENDORS//

Venue: The Machine Shop

Planning + Design: Rocket Science Events

Photography: Photogen Inc.

Videography: Voyageur Motion Pictures - See their amazing preview of this wedding here!

Floral: Kindred Blooms

Stationary + Branding: Fig.2 Design

Drag Queen: Luna Muse

Catering: D’Amico Catering

Linens, Custom Napkins and Plates: Linen Effects

Rentals - Chairs, Flatware, Table Lamps, Sofas: Collected & Co.

Rentals - Stage, Glassware, Flatware, Pull Tab Booth: Apres Party Rental

Custom Builds - Ceremony Platform, Walls, Serving Stations: Rush River Scenic

Custom Installations - Peony Wall, Mirror Wall: Girl Friday Creative

AV + Video Wall: AV For You

Lighting + Rigging: PHOS Events

Ceremony + Cocktail Hour Music: The Violin Twins

Dinner + Dance Music: Rock With U - Fusion

Hair + Makeup: Lady Vamp Artistry

Valet: Uptown Valet

Transportation: Star Transportation

Adam and Tim are pure magic. Truly, for everyone in their life and to everyone they meet, they inspire us all! Both Adam and Tim have a way of seeing you, of genuinely appreciating your talent and they are also the greatest cheerleaders to those they believe in. As their wedding photographer, I have had the sincere pleasure of working with Adam and Tim towards their wedding weekend for the last year and I can honestly say that the gratitude they had for every single vendor involved in their weekend was off the charts. They loved everyone who worked to make their day happen - from the guests who flew in, to their parents, to the server who filled the water glasses - Tim and Adam approached their wedding in a way that I can only say was pure magic for us all!

Adam and Tim are also foodies. To their core, they love to entertain, they believe in hospitality and looooooove good food. This is something we definitely have in common and was also the theme for their whole weekend. They wanted to treat their guests to an entire culinary experience - and it was perfect! Their rehearsal dinner took place at Spoon and Stable, which is a cornerstone and innovative restaurant for our Minneapolis community. It’s also one of Adam and Tim’s favorite places to dine. They have longtime been inspired by Chef Gavin Kaysen and his food. Together with his incredible staff at Soigné Hospitality (Shout out to Nicola, Jessi and Chef Chris Nye!), they all worked to plan the perfect rehearsal dinner experience that also aligned with Gretchen Culver’s (their amazing wedding planner) vision.

The guests were welcomed into a restaurant filled with flowers from Kindred Blooms and custom printed branding + details. As the evening began, we snuck away for a little mini photo session in the rain, along with a private champagne moment over at Demi, another one of Kaysen’s restaurants, that holds a special place in Adam and Tim’s heart. The evening was filled with beautiful moments, speeches, wine, cocktails - and of course food! Enjoy Part 1 from Tim and Adam’s wedding weekend - there’s more to come!

LOVEe