Mill City Museum Wedding Photographer

Mill City Museum is downtown Minneapolis history made into a wedding venue. The Ruin Courtyard — open-air stone walls of the original Washburn A Mill — is one of the most photogenic ceremony locations in Minnesota. The Mill City Commons rooftop terrace gives you the Stone Arch Bridge and the entire Minneapolis skyline at sunset.

It's a couple-favorite for design-forward weddings, photo-driven planners, and anyone who wants their wedding photos to tell the story of Minneapolis. I've shot the Ruin Courtyard at every time of day and know how to work with the dramatic light it throws.

Best for

• Photo-driven couples
• Historic Minneapolis aesthetic
• Smaller ceremonies in the ruins
• Rooftop sunset moments

A photographer's tips for shooting here

• 1.The Ruin Courtyard has dappled light — schedule the ceremony for late afternoon.
• 2.The rooftop terrace at sunset is one of the best skyline shots in the city.
• 3.The freight elevator interior is a surprisingly stunning portrait spot.
• 4.Stone Arch Bridge is right outside — golden-hour portraits are 5 minutes away.

Planning your wedding at Mill City Museum?

I'd love to share a full Mill City Museum wedding gallery and chat about your day.

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