What Your Wedding at Machine Shop in Minneapolis Could Look Like

By way of Moth and Logan, let’s tour the Machine Shop. This amazing couple I had the opportunity to work with wanted a goth-inspired, queer, Jewish wedding. The Machine Shop was the perfect venue for the event! Whether you’re planning a wedding that’s truly unique in style or leaning more traditional, this venue shines with its versatility, proximity to so many cool scenes, and excellent lighting.

Scroll to the bottom for a peek at some of the wedding photos to really visualize yourself in the space. 🙂

Getting Ready Photos at the Machine Shop

After Moth and Logan got hair and makeup done off site, the couple and their wedding parties got dressed in the getting-ready rooms provided on the second floor.

While one room is a bit smaller, both have large mirrors and great natural light. If you opt for getting-ready photos, be prepared to have some of the furniture moved around for nice, clean, undistracting shots. The lighting and ambiance are worth the shifting — it’s just good to know ahead of time!

Logan’s room was a bit crowded for a comfortable shoot, so we took him outside the room to the main floor, which worked out great too.

Awesome Options for First Look and Couple Photos

Since Logan had long sleeves and Moth wore a wonderful cape that complemented their dress, they were comfortable going outside in the winter air for their first look and couple’s photos. I would highly recommend natural light whenever possible!

We circled the building in this historic part of Minneapolis, close to Saint Anthony Main. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can also make it out to the classic river/city overlook a few blocks down. Since it was chilly and windy, we ended up deciding to stay close to the building and leave the flowers inside so they wouldn’t wilt. But if the weather is mild enough, there are so many lovely textures and backgrounds in the area around Machine Shop, including the walls of the building itself and Historic Main Street Park. 

Wedding Party and Family Photos

The couple decided it was best to do the family and larger group photos indoors to stay warm! , so the group photos were done inside on the second floor to keep everyone toasty warm. The windows on the second floor bring in great natural light, and we loved how the lighting fit their gothic theme! If you are planning a winter wedding, this is a unique feature of the Machine Shop!

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From Ceremony to Party!

I can’t gush enough about the two-level space. Having that versatility gives you so many options for vibes and transitions all in one big, custom-just-for-you venue. Check out my collage below to see more of Moth and Logan’s breathtaking day. I’d also recommend touring the Machine Shop to see what ceremony/cocktail hour/reception option will work best for your day — there really is no alternative to visiting this spectacular place in person!

Do you feel inspired? HMU! LFG! I’d love to shoot at Machine Shop in Minneapolis again soon, but I’m excited to hear whatever you have in mind! 🙂 

Here are the fabulous vendors the helped make Moth and Logan’s day a success: 

Venue: Machine Shop
Coordinator: Rosaire Studios
Photographer: It’s me! JKP!
Florist: Richfield Floral
Rentals/Decor: Festivities
DJ: Instant Request
Catering: Deco Catering
Photo Booth: VIP Photo Booth