Mosaic Venue Indian Wedding Minneapolis | Aarushi + Shane

From a Jungle Rave sangeet and a baraat to both a Hindu and a Christian ceremony, Aarushi + Shane covered it all during their three-day Mosaic Venue and Lumber Exchange wedding in Minneapolis. After 10 years together, the pair needed a whole weekend to fit everything in.

Aarushi and Shane are a perfect match and share plenty of the same passions! They’re both avid bodybuilders and cooks, and they’re also active foster parents of American Bully dogs through Warrior Dog Rescue, helping pups during their transition into their forever homes. Always up for an adventure, the two love dancing and traveling whenever they get the chance. In fact, Aarushi has formal dance training, so she made sure their first dance included its fair share of beautiful lifts and dips!

For many of my clients, one day of photography just isn’t enough to capture everything that makes their celebration special. Weddings often unfold over multiple days, think welcome parties, rehearsal dinners, or relaxed post-wedding brunches, and for many cultures, multi-day celebrations are the heart of the experience!

I love working with couples to build a photography timeline that reflects the full flow of their weekend. For multi-day celebrations, I offer custom packages with a set number of photography hours to use across the entire event, so you can divide the time however it makes the most sense for your plans. It keeps things flexible as timelines evolve and helps ensure all the moments that matter most are documented. If you’re planning a multi-day celebration and want to talk through a custom timeline, I’d love to hear about your weekend — reach out here.

Aarushi + Shane’s wedding weekend kicked off Thursday night at the historic Lumber Exchange in downtown Minneapolis with dinner and Sangeet performances, followed by an open dance floor, of course. 

Day two moved to Mosaic Venue, starting with getting-ready photos before the baraat and Hindu ceremony. This day also included Joota Chupai, a playful tradition where the bride’s side steals the groom’s shoes and he has to complete dares or bargain to get them back.

The wedding weekend wrapped up with a third and final full day on Saturday. We started with the finishing touches of both Aarushi and Shane getting ready before heading to their first look on the gorgeous marble staircase at the Lumber Exchange. From there, the day continued with a Christian ceremony, followed by a receiving line, family photos, and, of course, a full wedding reception.

Scroll through the photos below to see more from this beautiful Mosaic Venue and Lumber Exchange Minneapolis wedding weekend.

Day One: Sangeet at the Lumber Exchange

Aarushi and Shane posing together in traditional Indian fusion wedding outfits at the Lumber Exchange in Minneapolis
Aarushi and Shane standing together on the steps inside the Lumber Exchange in downtown Minneapolis during their Indian wedding weekend
Aarushi in her Indian fusion bridal outfit on the marble staircase at the Lumber Exchange Minneapolis
Aarushi and Shane walking hand in hand through the Lumber Exchange in downtown Minneapolis during their Indian wedding
Bride and groom in Indian fusion wedding attire posing in a doorway at the Lumber Exchange Minneapolis
Aarushi and Shane outside and inside the Lumber Exchange building in downtown Minneapolis during their Indian fusion wedding
Aarushi and Shane standing together under a chandelier in the grand interior of the Lumber Exchange in Minneapolis
Aarushi and Shane portrait and full length photos inside the Lumber Exchange during their Minneapolis Indian wedding weekend
Aarushi in her Indian fusion bridal outfit on the marble staircase inside the Lumber Exchange in downtown Minneapolis
Aarushi and Shane full length portraits on the staircase at the Lumber Exchange Minneapolis Indian fusion wedding
Shane and Aarushi showing henna hands before their sangeet at the Lumber Exchange Minneapolis
Aarushi showing Shane her henna and laughing before their sangeet celebration at the Lumber Exchange in Minneapolis
Welcome sign and decorative details from Aarushi and Shane's jungle rave sangeet at the Lumber Exchange Minneapolis
Tropical leaf decoration detail from Aarushi and Shane's jungle rave sangeet in Minneapolis
Guests mingling and celebrating during the sangeet at the Lumber Exchange Minneapolis Indian wedding weekend
Wedding guests mingling at the sangeet during Aarushi and Shane's Indian wedding weekend in Minneapolis
Aarushi making a grand entrance at the sangeet celebration at the Lumber Exchange in Minneapolis
Aarushi and shane chatting during their Minneapolis Indian wedding
Aarushi and guests laughing during the sangeet at the Lumber Exchange Minneapolis
Family members celebrating together at Aarushi and Shane's sangeet in Minneapolis
Aarushi taking a selfie with guests during the sangeet at the Lumber Exchange Minneapolis
Guests hugging and celebrating at the sangeet during Aarushi and Shane's Indian wedding weekend Minneapolis
Dancers performing at the sangeet at the Lumber Exchange during Aarushi and Shane's Minneapolis Indian wedding
Dancer at Aarushi and Shane's sangeet at the Lumber Exchange in Minneapolis
Guests in colorful Indian outfits dancing at the sangeet celebration at the Lumber Exchange Minneapolis
Guests watching sangeet performances at Aarushi and Shane's Indian wedding weekend at the Lumber Exchange Minneapolis"
Guest performing a dance at the sangeet during Aarushi and Shane's Minneapolis Indian wedding weekend
Aarushi in turquoise Indian outfit performing at her sangeet at the Lumber Exchange in Minneapolis
Aarushi and Shane sharing a kiss at their sweetheart table during the sangeet at the Lumber Exchange Minneapolis

Day Two: Baraat + Hindu Ceremony at Mosaic Venue

Close up detail of Aarushi's bridal jewelry and veil during the baraat at their Minneapolis Indian wedding
Close up details of Aarushi and Shane's traditional Hindu wedding attire and jewelry at Mosaic Venue Minneapolis
Aarushi and Shane getting ready separately before their Hindu wedding ceremony at Mosaic Venue Minneapolis
Aarushi getting ready in her bridal lehenga and traditional Indian bridal jewelry before her Hindu wedding ceremony at Mosaic Venue Minneapolis
Guests celebrating during the baraat outside Mosaic Venue in Minneapolis
Guests dancing and celebrating during the baraat procession outside Mosaic Venue in Minneapolis
Shane on a white horse during the traditional baraat procession at their Minneapolis Indian wedding at Mosaic Venue
Shane on horseback during the baraat procession at Aarushi and Shane's Minneapolis Indian wedding at Mosaic Venue
Flower petals and ceremony details from Aarushi and Shane's Hindu wedding ceremony at Mosaic Venue Minneapolis
Aarushi and Shane exchanging garlands during their Hindu wedding ceremony at Mosaic Venue in Minneapolis
Aarushi and Shane seated together during their Hindu wedding ceremony at Mosaic Venue Minneapolis
Shane preparing to leave in a red convertible for the baraat procession at Mosaic Venue in Minneapolis
Family members welcoming Shane during the baraat procession at Aarushi and Shane's Minneapolis Indian wedding
Aarushi and Shane in a red convertible after the baraat procession outside Mosaic Venue in Minneapolis
Aarushi and Shane share a kiss in a decorated red convertible during the baraat at their Minneapolis Indian wedding at Mosaic Venue
Aarushi and Shane in full traditional Hindu wedding attire with floral garlands at Mosaic Venue Minneapolis
Aarushi with her bridesmaids in coordinating outfits at the Minneapolis Indian wedding at Mosaic Venue
Shane with his groomsmen in matching pink Indian wedding outfits at Mosaic Venue Minneapolis
Aarushi and Shane sharing an intimate moment during their Hindu wedding ceremony at Mosaic Venue Minneapolis
Bride and groom portraits in traditional Hindu wedding attire at Mosaic Venue in Minneapolis
Aarushi and Shane close up portrait in traditional Hindu wedding outfits at their Minneapolis Indian wedding
Aarushi and Shane share ice cream after their baraat at Treats Cereal Bar and Boba
Aarushi and Shane eat ice cream at Treats Cereal Bar and Boba after their Minneapolis traditional Hindu wedding

Day Three: Christian Ceremony + Reception

Bridal details flat lay including invitation suite, bangles and shoes for Aarushi and Shane's Minneapolis Indian wedding
Bridal accessories and floral detail flat lay from Aarushi and Shane's Minneapolis Indian fusion wedding
Aarushi and her bridesmaids in matching robes getting ready before the Christian wedding ceremony in Minneapolis
Aarushi's white wedding gown hanging and bride getting into her dress before the Christian ceremony in Minneapolis
Aarushi in her white wedding gown getting ready before the Christian ceremony at the Lumber Exchange Minneapolis
Aarushi and Shane getting ready separately before their Christian wedding ceremony at the Lumber Exchange Minneapolis
Aarushi and Shane first look before their Christian wedding ceremony at the Lumber Exchange in downtown Minneapolis
Aarushi and Shane portrait and staircase photos inside the Lumber Exchange during their Minneapolis Indian fusion wedding
Aarushi and Shane on the marble staircase at the Lumber Exchange in downtown Minneapolis — Indian fusion wedding portraits
Christian wedding ceremony setup inside the Lumber Exchange in downtown Minneapolis
Aarushi walking down the aisle at the Christian wedding ceremony inside the Lumber Exchange Minneapolis
Shane waiting at the altar during the Christian wedding ceremony at the Lumber Exchange Minneapolis
Aarushi walking down the aisle with Shane at the Christian wedding ceremony at the Lumber Exchange Minneapolis
Aarushi and Shane during their Christian wedding ceremony at the Lumber Exchange in downtown Minneapoli
Shane reading his vows to Aarushi during their Christian wedding ceremony at the Lumber Exchange Minneapolis
Wide shot of Aarushi and Shane's Christian wedding ceremony inside the Lumber Exchange in downtown Minneapolis
Aarushi and Shane celebrating after being pronounced married at their Christian ceremony at the Lumber Exchange Minneapolis
Aarushi and Shane signing their marriage certificate at the Lumber Exchange during their Minneapolis Indian fusion wedding
Aarushi and Shane portrait on the rooftop of the Lumber Exchange with the Minneapolis skyline behind them
Bride and groom portraits on the rooftop of the Lumber Exchange in downtown Minneapolis
Aarushi and Shane walking hand in hand on the rooftop of the Lumber Exchange with the Minneapolis skyline
Aarushi and Shane sharing a kiss on the rooftop of the Lumber Exchange in downtown Minneapolis
Bride and groom portraits on the rooftop overlooking the Minneapolis skyline at the Lumber Exchange
Aarushi in her white wedding gown holding her bouquet on the rooftop of the Lumber Exchange Minneapolis
Aarushi and Shane dancing and laughing together on the rooftop of the Lumber Exchange in Minneapolis
Aarushi and Shane close up portrait on the rooftop of the Lumber Exchange with the Minneapolis skyline
Bride and groom candid portraits on the rooftop of the Lumber Exchange in downtown Minneapolis
Aarushi and Shane silhouette portrait on the rooftop of the Lumber Exchange at dusk in Minneapolis
Aarushi and her bridesmaids laughing together on the rooftop of the Lumber Exchange in Minneapolis
Wedding party group photos on the rooftop of the Lumber Exchange with the Minneapolis skyline
Full wedding party group photo on the rooftop of the Lumber Exchange in downtown Minneapolis
Shane and his groomsmen posing on the rooftop of the Lumber Exchange in downtown Minneapolis
Shane and groomsmen in black suits lined up on the rooftop of the Lumber Exchange Minneapolis
Wedding party portraits on the rooftop of the Lumber Exchange in downtown Minneapolis
Aarushi with her bridesmaids in sage green dresses on the rooftop of the Lumber Exchange Minneapolis
Reception room and backdrop details at Aarushi and Shane's Christian wedding reception at the Lumber Exchange Minneapolis
Reception table settings and wedding cake at Aarushi and Shane's Indian fusion wedding reception at the Lumber Exchange Minneapolis
Aarushi and Shane first dance at their wedding reception at the Lumber Exchange in Minneapolis
Aarushi and Shane dip during their first dance at the Lumber Exchange reception in Minneapolis
Aarushi and Shane first dance at their Indian fusion wedding reception at the Lumber Exchange Minneapolis
Aarushi and Shane cutting their wedding cake at the reception at the Lumber Exchange in Minneapolis
Toasts and speeches during Aarushi and Shane's wedding reception at the Lumber Exchange Minneapolis
Aarushi dancing during the reception at the Lumber Exchange in downtown Minneapolis
Guests celebrating during the reception at Aarushi and Shane's Indian fusion wedding at the Lumber Exchange Minneapolis
Black and white photo of guests dancing at Aarushi and Shane's wedding reception at the Lumber Exchange Minneapolis

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Aarushi + Shane’s Vendor List:

Venue: Mosaic Venue and Lumber Exchange Event Center

Florist: Pansy Floral@pansy_floral

Cake/Dessert: Emily Grace Cakes@emilygracecakes

Hair + Make-up: Hair by Theresa@hair.by.theresa and @aarushi.sarkari for makeu

Catering: Aroma Indian Cuisine@aromabloomingtonmn

Aarushi’s Outfit: 

Friday – Nazranaa@nazranaanj, Saturday – Sima Couture at MyDarlingBridal, Saturday night: Roop Saree Sadan (India) – @roopsareesadan

Shane’s Outfit: 

Friday: Nazranaa@nazranaanj, Saturday: Indochino@indochino, Saturday night: Deji & Kola Nigeria@dejiandkola

Wedding Party Outfits: Birdy Grey@birdygrey

Engagement and Wedding Bands: Heidi Gibson@heidigibsondesigns 

Friday’s Jewelry: Pinky Craft@pinkcitycraft, Sokora Jewels@sokorajewels

Saturday Jewelry: The Millenium Bride@themillenniumbride, Sokora Jewels@sokorajewels

Invitations + Programs: Sarah Glad at Milestone Paper@milestonepaper

Wedding Planner/Coordinator: Jessica Schoen at Rosetree Events@rosetreeevents

Videographer: Redmond Digital Media @redmonddigitalmedia

Rentals:  Après Event Dècor and Tent Rental@apreseventandtent, Pretty Creative Events@prettycreativeevents, Collected & Co.@collectedrentals

Lighting: PHOS Events@phosevents

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