Updated August 2026

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 wedding weekend across Lumber Exchange and Mosaic Venue 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, made even more complete by welcome parties, rehearsal dinners, or relaxed post-wedding brunches, and in 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 to learn about my wedding packages.

Aarushi and Shane’s celebration made full use of that flexibility, spending time at both the Lumber Exchange and Mosaic Venue over their three days together. One of my favorite things about the Lumber Exchange is how much character the building brings to every photo. The stunning marble staircase in the lobby is one of my go-to spots for couples and wedding parties. It photographs beautifully and gives such an elegant, editorial feel without needing much else around it. Aarushi and Shane’s first look happened right there, and some of my favorite images from their whole weekend came from that staircase alone.

Because the Lumber Exchange sits right in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, you also get access to so many great cityscape backdrops within a short walk. There’s even a fun mural in the parking lot across the street that I love using for something a little more unexpected and colorful.

The building also makes for a wonderful place to get ready before the ceremony, with plenty of room to spread out with your wedding party. And if you’re weighing your options for the day, know that the Lumber Exchange offers a few different spaces that can each work as your ceremony or reception spot, so there’s more flexibility here than you might expect.

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 Lumber Exchange and Mosaic Venue wedding weekend. And if you want to see more of what Mosaic can look like, check out Sam + Cierra’s Mosaic wedding for a more traditional indoor celebration, or Katherine + Lucell’s Mosaic wedding for something a little different (including live tattoos at the reception!!)

Day One: Sangeet at the Lumber Exchange

Day Two: Baraat + Hindu Ceremony at Mosaic Venue

Day Three: Christian Ceremony + Reception at the Lumber Exchange

If you’re planning a wedding at the Lumber Exchange, Mosaic Venue, or any multi-day celebration of your own, take a peek at our wedding experience, and then schedule a call so we can hear all about your day!

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