St Paul’s Landmark Center is a gem of a wedding space in downtown. St Paul’s architecture is full of untouched gems from the city’s founding into the 1900s. The Landmark Center is at the center of it all – adjacent to Rice Park, opposite the St Paul Hotel, Ordway theater, and JJ Hill Library (all outstanding venues in their own rights).
A Love of the Landmark Center
The Landmark center is outstanding for many reasons, one is the continues sense of public access to this building that has served many civic purposes over time. They are available to photography (with advance notice), host weddings, and have many spaces still used for city and public functions.
Why Choose the Landmark Center
Many couples choose the Landmark Center because guests can explore the feel of classic downtown St Paul all in one wedding location. Its convenient location makes hotels in walking distance, and it can offer spaces for all parts of the wedding – from ceremonies to last dances – in once facility.
Portrait locations at the Landmark Center St Paul
Because of the historical uses of this space, there is no shortage of spaces to enliven your portraits. Some favorites include:
- The higher levels with arched views of the central atrium
- Iron and stone staircase
- Old post office with white marble
- Small wooden alcoves throughout
Historic Courtrooms for Small Wedding Ceremony
For a smaller wedding, the historic courtroom spaces combine architectural grandeur with an intimacy that is hard to match. The stained glass ceiling is detailed and stunning, while the fireplace is a good focal point for a small wedding.
Landmark Center Rooftop Portraits
The North Tower of the Landmark Center is rarely open to the public due to accessibility. For the dedicated, it offers a stunning small space that feels like the top of a bell tower. Wind and stone combine to make something pretty special.
Wedding Reception in Landmark Center
A reception at Landmark Center means having the classic architecture as another guest for your wedding. As the sun sets, the space feels more warm and intimate.
Flash Composite of Wedding Party
A space full of architectural detail requires good control of lighting. This wedding portrait is a flash composite of the wedding party to show off the people while balancing the background details.
Planning a wedding at the Landmark Center?
If you are looking at the Landmark Center for your St Paul wedding, I’d love to connect with you about photography! Its an amazing space and you deserve to relive all the energy and excitement of your event through the images!