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A Timeless and Traditional Mansion Wedding

After a 9 year romance, these high school sweethearts tied the knot at their classic mansion wedding on a gorgeous August day in Minnesota. Anna and Roman's traditional ceremony, filled with laughter and tears, was officiated by a family-friend priest and held in an early 1900's Byzantine-style chapel. From the unique black bridesmaid dresses to the striking, vintage venue, their wedding embraced a hint of old-Hollywood and was filled with elegance and class. For more fun details, stunning photographs, and wedding advice from Anna herself, keep reading below!

A gorgeous Twin Cities wedding at Van Dusen Mansion | A Timeless and Traditional Mansion WeddingDetails from the mansion wedding.

Q. How did Roman pop the big question?
A. In 2004, Roman and I went on our first day to the movie “Meet the Fockers". 8 years later, Roman had planned a movie for our anniversary at the same theater as our first date. When we arrived to the movie, we got in for free, went to theater number 8, and although we were a bit early I noticed that no one else was there. We went up into the right corner of the theater, sat down, and on the sliding screen it said “Happy Anniversary, Roman and Anna.” I thought, there was no way this could be true. Roman handed me a card and as I started reading it, tears poured down my face. Inside were our first movie tickets from “Meet the Fockers” along with the most amazing words I have ever read. I was sitting in the exact same seats as I was 8 years ago--I felt like I was in a dream. When I looked up, Roman was down on one knee and holding the most beautiful ruby engagement ring I have ever seen. This moment was shared only between the two of us, and I will never forget it.

A traditional ballroom wedding dress. | A Timeless and Traditional Mansion Wedding This bride was stunning in her Allure ballgown wedding dress. | A Timeless and Traditional Mansion WeddingSee the full wedding gallery here. | A Timeless and Traditional Mansion WeddingSuch a classic wedding picture! | A Timeless and Traditional Mansion Wedding A stunning Twin Cities wedding at Van Dusen Mansion | A Timeless and Traditional Mansion WeddingAn elegant black and white wedding; this group took wedding photos under the University of St. Thomas arches. | A Timeless and Traditional Mansion WeddingThese guys had an old-Hollywood style with their stunning white suits and black bow-ties. | A Timeless and Traditional Mansion WeddingThese bridesmaids were gorgeous in their Kennedy Blue black bridesmaid dresses and red rose bouquets! | A Timeless and Traditional Mansion WeddingA black and red wedding is always a classic color palette. | A Timeless and Traditional Mansion WeddingThese ladies created a mix-and-match look by each wearing their own red shoe. | A Timeless and Traditional Mansion WeddingQ. Why did you choose Kennedy Blue?

A. I wanted black bridesmaid dresses, and when the consultant pulled the Kennedy Blue full-length dresses, my mouth dropped. I loved the elegance of the dresses and all the different options they had for necklines. I had an array of different ages in my bridal party, so I knew that I wanted to have something that resembled all of them. My girls tried them on, and every single one of them looked absolutely gorgeous. The neckline was also different from anything I had ever seen.

Q. What was your favorite moment from the wedding?
A. My favorite moment was being at the altar and becoming husband and wife. That is a once in a lifetime moment, and I was so happy I could feel my cheeks hurting. I was excited to finally say "I do" to my best friend.

A wedding ceremony held in the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas in St. Paul, MN. | A Timeless and Traditional Mansion Wedding A wedding ceremony held in the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas in St. Paul, MN. | A Timeless and Traditional Mansion WeddingThe couple's ceremony exit from the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas in St. Paul | A Timeless and Traditional Mansion WeddingBubbles were handed out for the couple's ceremony exit. | A Timeless and Traditional Mansion WeddingThe bridal party had a party bus between the ceremony and reception. | A Timeless and Traditional Mansion WeddingDirect your guests with a DIY wooden sign. | A Timeless and Traditional Mansion Wedding Simple and sophisticated DIY escort cards. | A Timeless and Traditional Mansion WeddingA gorgeous wedding cake display. | A Timeless and Traditional Mansion Wedding A simple and sparkly white wedding cake. | A Timeless and Traditional Mansion WeddingGlamorous table displays for the wedding reception at the Van Dusen Mansion. | A Timeless and Traditional Mansion WeddingA DIY bar sign and display. | A Timeless and Traditional Mansion WeddingDelicious social hour appetizers for the wedding guests. | A Timeless and Traditional Mansion WeddingA candy bar was set up for the guests to take home as wedding favors. | A Timeless and Traditional Mansion WeddingDIY signs for the bride and grooms chair. | A Timeless and Traditional Mansion WeddingSee the full gallery here! | A Timeless and Traditional Mansion Wedding See the full gallery from the Van Dusen Mansion wedding here! | A Timeless and Traditional Mansion WeddingSee the full gallery from the Van Dusen Masion wedding here! | A Timeless and Traditional Mansion Wedding

Q. What was the hardest part about wedding planning?
A. The hardest part was choosing our bridal party and making our guest list. We both wanted to incorporate all of our family and closest friends, but one day we gave up and just decided on having 9 on each side, with two ushers and two personal attendants. We didn't want to leave anyone out.

Q. What wedding advice do you have for other brides?
A. Don't sweat the small things! Enjoy every moment of wedding planning with your fiancée. Try not to let others opinions stray you from your own--this day is about the two of you! Do everything you have dreamed of and more, because it will be the best day of your lives!

Photography: Scott & Hannah Photography

Ceremony Location: Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas - University of St. Thomas

Reception Venue: Van Dusen Mansion

Bridesmaid Dresses: Kennedy Blue

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