Photographer’s Guide for celebrating your wedding at the River Room of the Aster Cafe in Minneapolis.
You may choose to have your wedding at the River Room of the Aster Cafe solely for the downtown Minneapolis views across the river, and you wouldn’t be wrong. This premiere wedding venue on St Anthony Main showcases stone walls and arched windows, while having many modern features and an emphasis on great food.
The Best Views In Town
The views from St Anthony Main are some of the best vistas of the Minneapolis skyline, over the Mississippi, and framed perfectly by the green Victorian arches of the St Anthony main buildings.
This makes the River Room an amazing way to sow off Minneapolis to your out of town guests. Also a fantastic space as a backdrop for your wedding and guest photos.
Great Spaces at Night
The views from the Aster really shine at night – the light up skyline and the reflections of the water in particular. But the interior space is also is intimate and warm, even in winter or darker times.
Balancing the views cozy interior with the moody views is a challenge and an amazing opportunity for photography.
Lots of Personality Built In
The River Room has a lot of character built in – the hanging lamps, the exposed brick walls, the green trim of the Victorian windows, the exposed beams.
Many couples find that they can focus on making the space personalized to them with flowers or table décor. The baseline is so strong, you get a lot of impact with small elements.
Wedding Ceremony Options at the River Room and beyond
The Aster Cafe has several spaces for wedding ceremonies, and even more since they recently renovated the interior of the River Room, basically doubling the interior space. The inside of the River Room is gorgeous for intimate indoor ceremonies while the outdoor “Shasta Tent” space at Aster Cafe means can put you and your guests with a view of the river.
The Food is a Focus
Because the Aster Cafe runs this space, they also provide the food. I’ve seen them accommodate many ideas from casual to more formal. As a foodie myself, I always appreciate when the food is made on site as it is fresh, hot, and a reflection of their current menu.
Great Photo Spaces by the River Room
This is a premiere space for portraits in Minneapolis, and you will be right by it all. A quick stroll across the river will mean skyline views, walk along the old cobblestone of St Anthony main, to the raw brick inside, and the iconic green arched windows.
Planning your wedding at the Aster Cafe?
If you are looking at the River Room or Aster Cafe for your wedding, I’d love to chat with you about documenting your celebration!
