A Minneapolis wedding with Custom Embroidered Veil and Engraved Unity Lockets
Jenna (she/her) and McKenna (she/her) met in peak pandemic times on Hinge and ended up having a six-hour first date over FaceTime. Fast forward through one in-person hangout and they were all in. Their wedding at Mosaic, a woman and BIPOC-owned venue in Minneapolis, was packed with colour, creativity, and so many heartfelt details – from DIY signs to a unity ceremony involving lockets and hole-punched vows. Every moment was thoughtful, joy-filled, and very them.
Tell us about your proposal(s)!
We both proposed! We each picked out our own diamonds from the same jeweller and then had them help us find bands that complemented the stones.
The wild part? Neither of us saw the rings before proposing.
McKenna popped the question first on the first day of June, and I followed with mine a week later. It was such a sweet and intentional two weeks that we’ll never forget.
What led you to choose Mosaic in Minneapolis as your venue?
We loved that Mosaic is woman – and BIPOC – owned, but even more than that, the space had gender-neutral get-ready suites. A lot of venues only offer one “bride” room and one “groom” room – not ideal. We each had our own big, light-filled space to get ready in, and it really helped us feel seen and celebrated. Plus, the venue team was incredible to work with.
What was the planning experience like?
Honestly, pretty smooth! McKenna is a wedding planner by trade, so we had some built-in skills, but we tackled everything together. I took the lead on the DIY parts (I’m the crafty one), and we stayed super organised using a binder for all our contracts and notes. Planning together felt like the ultimate bonding experience – we loved it.
You mentioned DIY – what did you create yourselves?
Our welcome sign! We bought a small arch backdrop and designed the sign ourselves using paint and a Cricut. It was a small project but added a personal touch that felt really special. It was also fun to make something together and see it as guests arrived.
What made your wedding ceremony unique?
So many things! A friend officiated, and we both wrote our own vows. The day before the wedding, we sat across from each other and hand-wrote them out. Then, Jenna had the idea to hole punch our vows and place them inside engraved lockets with our new last initial. Now we each carry a piece of the other’s words – it was such a personal and beautiful touch.
Let’s talk outfits – how did you find your looks?
McKenna wore a stunning dress from Che Bella by Robert Bullock Bridal, it had all the modern elegance she wanted, paired with a custom embroidered veil inspired by the lesbian flag.
I wore a tailored shirt and crepe pants from Nadine Merabi, which felt totally me – structured, minimal, and still celebratory.
We loved how our styles felt both distinct and complementary.
Any vendors who went above and beyond?
So many! Lady Vamp Artistry handled both hair and makeup, coordinating separate teams for each of us so we could get ready in different rooms. They were an absolute dream to work with.
Our caterer, Heather’s, designed a custom menu and even hosted a tasting at their restaurant — every single dish was a knockout. Heather herself came to oversee things on the day.
Our photographer, Ali, was like a fly on the wall when needed and a supportive friend when it counted. She helped with everything from timing to veil fluffing, and we honestly couldn’t imagine our day without her.
What advice would you give other LGBTQ+ couples planning their wedding?
Create what feels good for you. We didn’t stick to every tradition – we woke up together on the wedding day, went for coffee with our bridal party, and got ready separately so we could still have a first look. Some things we kept, some we rewrote. It’s about crafting a day that reflects your love, your way.
Photography by Ali Miller Photography
Dress Boutique Che Bella
Dress Designer Robert Bullock Bridal
Hair & Makeup Lady Vamp Artistry
Pants and Shirt Nadine Merabi
