A Bright, Modern Wedding at Cafe & Bar Lurcat in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Kelly (28 and a mental health professional) and Ryan (35 and a sales engineer) met at work when Ryan spontaneously stopped by Kelly’s cubicle and invited her out to happy hour. They immediately hit it off, talking for four hours before making dinner arrangements for the same week. Ryan proposed within a year by a lake in Minnesota, where he decorated the scene with twinkle lights and a bonfire to create a beautiful and memorable backdrop for their engagement. For both their wedding ceremony and reception, Kelly and Ryan booked Cafe & Bar Lurcat, a versatile dual indoor and outdoor space in Minneapolis. They kept to a classic black and white color palette with pops of yellow in the flowers and decor for a vibrant, modern touch. The only bridesmaid picked out her own strapless black dress and accessorized with a necklace from Tiffany’s that the bride gave to her. The two signature martini drinks—lemon and grapefruit—reflected the vibrancy of the color palette with a complementary wedding cake with fruity tiers of lemon and raspberry filling. Conversation starter games at each table helped guests to get better acquainted while they munched on late night snacks of sliders, fries, and mini donuts. For favors, guests took home goodie bags of donuts and wishing stones for love and luck. The most personalized element of the wedding was a custom wedding painting of the reception created live on site that now hangs in the couple’s home as a reminder of their special day.