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Mint Museum Uptown Wedding
It is always exciting photographing weddings in beautiful places, but when you really connect with your clients and become friends with cameras, it takes it to a whole new level. Tori and John’s Mint Museum Uptown wedding was exactly this scenario. To top it off, the weather and the level of fun their friends brought to the wedding reception made it truly a picture-perfect day.
The day started out with Tori getting ready at their new home. This honestly makes the images THAT much more special! Tori had the sweetest bridesmaids’ first look in her living room. John got ready at a family member’s house nearby and enjoyed a drink with the guys before heading to the ceremony.
Once we arrived at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, we captured quite possibly the sweetest father-daughter first look we’ve ever photographed. Tori and her dad have such a special relationship and it was such a special moment to be a part of.
After their beautiful ceremony, we captured epic autumn photographs in Freedom Park with their wedding party. Following a few portraits of them there, we continued with couple’s portraits outside the Mint Museum. One of the best parts of having a Mint Museum Uptown wedding is there are many opportunities for both urban and greenery-filled photographs within a short walking distance.
Next, this couple and their friends and family rocked out! They truly celebrated and danced the night away with fun sunglasses and hats being passed throughout the crows. Let me tell you, when Bohemian Rhapsody came on, there wasn’t a person in the museum not belting their lungs out. It was awesome!
Here is what Tori had to say leading up to her wedding:
1. What are you most looking forward to on the day?
Cheesy, but true…Getting to marry my best friend
Dancing & enjoying the company of our friends/family
2. What inspired your wedding dΓ©cor? Did you have a theme in mind?
Simple, romantic, & classic. We really just love the look of a lot of candles & greenery.
3. Why did you pick the venues that you chose?
We enjoy visiting the Mint (and love art museums in general), the architecture of the building and the space are incredible–the 5 story atrium space is so cool, & the location uptown is really convenient for our guests.
4. What is your favorite feature about your wedding venue?
Tie between the incredible art (esp. Chihuly chandelier) on display & the outdoor terrace/front steps
6. Tell us about the food/drink at your wedding.
Most of our guests are not from the south, so we thought it would be fun to have some more traditional southern/BBQ for our food. And it’s really important to us that no one leaves hungry and has plenty of energy to dance the whole night.
7. Which part of your wedding did you want to WOW your guests?
The venue & food!
Here are a few of our favorites from Tori and John’s Mint Museum Uptown wedding:
![flat lay of wedding stationary along with jewelry perfume and dark green ribbon by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-00003.jpg)
![black and white top down photo focused on smiling bride's eyelashes as mascara is applied by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-00029.jpg)
![Smiling bride putting on her earrings in her wedding dress by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-00083.jpg)
![black and white image of bride crying and smiling among her bridesmaids during a bridesmaids first look by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-00138-1-1024x684.jpg)
![Candid moment of bridesmaids adjusting the bride's dress during getting ready by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-00154.jpg)
![groom's details including brown leather shoes, dark green tie, black and white leather banded watch, engraved tie clip, and "the groom" socks by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-00025.jpg)
![Portrait of groom in a navy suit adjusting his watch and looking out the window by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-00117.jpg)
![Serious portrait of a groom in a navy suit seated near a fireplace by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-00142.jpg)
![Ground perspective facing up under the glasses of groom and groomsmen cheersing drinks before the wedding ceremony by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-00165.jpg)
![Black and white image of bride smiling while reading a letter from her groom on a bed by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-00161.jpg)
![Black and white image of bride smiling looking over her shoulder with her father in the background before a first look by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-00176.jpg)
![Emotional father and daughter during their first look at St Gabriel Catholic Church in Charlotte, NC by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-00178.jpg)
![Crying daughter as father kisses her hands during their first look at St Gabriel Catholic Church in Charlotte, NC by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-00184.jpg)
![Black and white image of father wiping tears form his eyes during father-daughter first look at St Gabriel Catholic Church in Charlotte, NC by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-00193.jpg)
![Vertical black and white image of bride walking down the aisle with her father at St Gabriel Catholic Church in Charlotte, NC by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-00278.jpg)
![Father of the bride smiling while looking at his daughter who is joyfully smiling at her groom as they walk down the aisle at St Gabriel Catholic Church by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-00282.jpg)
![Reflection photograph of bride and groom up on the altar at St Gabriel Catholic Church in Charlotte, NC by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-00384.jpg)
![Raised view of bride and groom and their wedding party squeezing in for a big hug at Freedom Park in Charlotte, NC by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-00539.jpg)
![Bridal portrait in front of orange and yellow fall trees at Freedom Park by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-00608.jpg)
![Bridal portrait showing the straps on the back of the dress at Freedom Park by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-00614.jpg)
![Groom nuzzling into the bride's temple as she smiles at the camera in front of yellow and orange autumn colored trees in Freedom Park by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-00654.jpg)
![Black and white up-close vertical image of bride and groom under her veil both have their eyes closed smiling as he nuzzles her by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-00656-2.jpg)
![Bride and groom portrait on the steps of the Mint Museum Uptown by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-00693.jpg)
![Black and white bridal portrait her facing away and looking back over her shoulder on the steps of the Mint Museum Uptown by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-00698.jpg)
![Bride giggling as groom whispers in her ear outside in front of the Mint Museum Uptown by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-00771.jpg)
![Up close vertical portrait of groom kissing the top of the bride's head she has her eyes closed and is pulling him close by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-00717.jpg)
![Bride and groom sharing a soft serious moment with their foreheads together outside the Mint Museum Uptown by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-00715.jpg)
![Bride and groom kissing as they begin their first dance at the Mint Museum Uptown with the colorful stained glass art installation and their standing guests clapping by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-00807.jpg)
![Groom smiling and kissing his bride while she closes her eyes and holds his hand during their first dance at the Mint Museum Uptown by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-00822.jpg)
![Low angle black and white image of bride and groom performing choreographed dance at the Mint Museum Uptown by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-00862.jpg)
![Black and white image of guets having fun in sunglasses and top hats on the dance floor of the Mint Museum Uptown by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-01155.jpg)
![Black and white image of guest in sunglasses holding a drink and jumping on the dance floor of the Mint Museum Uptown by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-01226.jpg)
![Bride and groom in the center of the crowd of everyone belting lyrics on the dance floor of the Mint Museum Uptown by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-01289.jpg)
![Low angle black and white image of bride and friends singing lyrics to one another by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-01302.jpg)
![Low angle black and white image of guests singing with their hands in the air on the dance floor of the Mint Museum Uptown by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-01313.jpg)
![Black and white image of bride singing loudly with her eyes closed surrounded by other singing guests with their hands in the air on the dance floor of the Mint Museum by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-01390.jpg)
![Guest bent over belting lyrics passionately with the bride surrounded by other singing guests on the dance floor of the Mint Museum Uptown by Charlotte wedding photographers DeLong Photography](https://delong-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mint_Museum_Uptown_St_Gabriel_Church_Wedding-01394.jpg)
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