Aria Mpls Wedding featured in Minnesota Bride | Nikki & Scott

Nikki and Scott’s wedding day was incredible. They are an exquisite pairing and their style was, without a doubt, modern luxury. Every single element was carefully considered and tied together beautifully.  From the black and white color palette to the phenomenal cascading floral arrangements with plentiful greenery, we spent A LOT of time swooning. Then when we saw the photos we had a jaw-drop moment.

Nikki + Scott wrote each other love notes and read them aloud after their first look. The photos are amazing of the moment, and the video will make you teary eyed. It was a wonderful moment for the couple. It was one of our all time favorite first looks. After a bit of alone time, they gathered with their bridal party- who was SO amazing in every way. They have an incredible group of friends. After more emotional moments and lots of laughter, it was time for their ceremony!

After Nikki’s Dads walked her down the aisle, they said their vows and had a tree planting ceremony (we love this new trend).  After sealing the nuptials with a kiss, it was time to celebrate in GRAND style!

One of the most fabulous elements of the decor, hands down, is the seating chart & table numbers. Each table was indicated by a name of dogs that needed to be adopted! Once you took your seat, you would find an adorable photo of the furry friend in need. UM, Amaze-balls! I mean, we didn’t think we could love the tablescape anymore but throw that in and our hearts just melted. The couple really found the perfect way to incorporate their love for dogs (aside from including their own too, of course). SUCH a memorable element for us!

We hope you enjoy the photos as much as we did. Be sure to follow us on Instagram as we share more of our favorite images + memories from Nikki + Scott’s day!

Vendors:

Photographer: Vick Photography

Dress: The Wedding Shoppe

Makeup: Makeup by Mindie

Hair: Hair by Theresa

Invitations/Papergoods: Zazzle

Venue: Aria

Planning: The Simply Elegant Group

2026 Update: Simply Elegant Group’s Minneapolis planning services have merged with Jenna Culley Events — bringing together two exceptional teams under one roof. When you submit an inquiry, you’ll hear back from the Jenna Culley Events team, who will guide you through every detail of your wedding day in Minnesota.

Cinema: Better Together

Florist: Whimsy Designs

Dessert: Cafe Donuts

DJ: Instant Request