Fall Festivities at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis

Thomas Olson had a crush on Cecilia Garcia since he first laid eyes on her in ninth grade, but it would be years before he worked up the courage to go to the school where she taught kindergarten—the same room where he attended kindergarten—to ask her on a date. In true Minnesota fashion, Ceci and Tommy celebrated their union at Huntington Bank Stadium, a special place for Tommy, a former University of Minnesota Gophers football player. The groom and groomsmen wore maroon suits (U of M colors!) while the bridesmaids wore an array of complementary fall hues. Ceci held a bouquet of dried blooms to match the colors and vibe of the fall theme, while the tables were graced with autumnal arrangements. To honor Ceci’s Mexican heritage, a mariachi band played during cocktail hour while the bridal party took photos around the stadium. “Having our first dance on the 50-yard line while our song was blaring in the stadium and everyone was watching from the stands was our favorite part,” Ceci says. As a perfect ending to their day, everyone gathered at Blarney’s, a popular bar on campus, in wedding attire.

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