{"id":14714,"date":"2017-11-03T14:53:10","date_gmt":"2017-11-03T20:53:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/?p=14714"},"modified":"2019-07-24T13:38:06","modified_gmt":"2019-07-24T19:38:06","slug":"the-world-is-yours-rachel-joe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/the-world-is-yours-rachel-joe\/","title":{"rendered":"The World Is Yours | Rachel &#038; Joe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-01.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-01.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel and Joe kissing and dipping in the rain on stone arch bridge\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rachel and Joe\u2019s wedding day was full of special moments, but one that stands out is directly after their first look, when both were fighting back happy tears and sharing smiles. Joe has the cheesiest smile, and can\u2019t keep it to himself when Rachel is present. Him and Rachel were unbothered by the drizzle that threatened their wedding day, not letting it literally or metaphorically rain on their parade! They got engaged moments before a downpour, so if anything it was perfect that mother nature threw some rain their way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking at the attire of the wedding party and the bride and groom themselves, it makes perfect sense that Rachel is a fashion blogger! Their day was the ideal mix of classic and glamorous, their looks all white and silver with pops of red. Their bright red bridesmaids dresses were super unique and complimented their bouquets. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bride and groom\u2019s stylish attire was matched by equally as elegant venues. The morning kicked off at the AC Hotel in downtown Minneapolis, and the evening ended at Aria, just a few blocks down the road. \u00a0Aria is a dream reception venue, with high ceilings, exposed brick, and a plethora of glistening chandeliers. This spacious, multi-roomed venue is gorgeous from top to bottom, with a beautiful hangout for the wedding party before their grand entrance, awesome arches to pose under, and the ability to have a private cake cutting while the reception took place! The cake cutting is always a sweet moment (pun intended) but Rachel and Joe\u2019s was especially comical. \u00a0An uneven cake stand and a maze of dowels propping up the cake itself made for a tricky cut, and the newlyweds ended up with more cake than they bargained for, not that anyone\u2019s complaining!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rachel and Joe, we know you two will always take the time to dance in the rain. Your ability to be positive and joyful in any situation is everything. Congrats!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-02.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-02.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding dress and invitation details\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-04.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-04.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel and bridesmaids in coordinating robes\" width=\"1800\" height=\"900\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-07.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-07.jpg\" alt=\"Hannah's bridesmaids and mother helping her get dressed\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-09.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-09.jpg\" alt=\"Hannah in her wedding dress at AC Hotel in Minneapolis\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-10.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-10.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup of Hannah's brown gold and black wedding eye makeup\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-11.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-11.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel and Joe's first look outside of their church\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-13.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-13.jpg\" alt=\"Groom Joe reacting to Rachel during their first look\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-14.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-14.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel and Joe smiling at each other after first look\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-16.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-16.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel and Joe posing with their dog in a flower wreath\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-18.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-18.jpg\" alt=\"Detail of Rachel and Joe's wedding shoes on church steps\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1201\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-19.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-19.jpg\" alt=\"Joe laughing while bride Rachel whispers in his ear\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-20.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-20.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel and Joe against yellow fall trees\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-22.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-22.jpg\" alt=\"Joe dipping Rachel in downtown Minneapolis\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-23.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-23.jpg\" alt=\"Detail of our lady of lourdes wedding program\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-26.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-26.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel and Joe posing with their family at the front of Minneapolis church\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-27.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-27.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel and Joe joined by bride's family\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-28.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-28.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding party walking down the aisle\" width=\"1800\" height=\"900\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-31.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-31.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel's father walking her down the aisle\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-33.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-33.jpg\" alt=\"Nun giving a reading at minneapolis church\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-34.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-34.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding \" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-35.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-35.jpg\" alt=\"Communion at wedding ceremony\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-37.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-37.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel and Joe smiling from their pew in black and white\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-38.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-38.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel and Joe's firs kiss as a married couple\" width=\"1800\" height=\"900\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-41.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-41.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel and Joe's wedding party posing with umbrellas on the stone arch bridge\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-42.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-42.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel and Joe posing with their wedding party in the rain on the stone arch bridge\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-44.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-44.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel and her bridesmaids in red dresses on the stone arch bridge\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-45.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-45.jpg\" alt=\"Joe and his groomsmen in a serious pose on the stone arch bridge\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1201\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-46.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-46.jpg\" alt=\"Joe and his wedding party skipping towards the camera\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-47.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-47.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel and Joe's standing under clear umbrellas in the Minneapolis rain\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-49.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-49.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel and Joe on saint anthony main\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-51.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-51.jpg\" alt=\"Moody, rainy black and white bride and groom portraits\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-52.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-52.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding \" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-53.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-53.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel laughing while wearing Joe's coat and holding a beer\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-54.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-54.jpg\" alt=\"Joe and the bridesmaids taking a goofy photo together\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1201\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-55.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-55.jpg\" alt=\"Groomsman drinking wine from a bag on party bus\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-56.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-56.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel and Joe enjoying beer on their party bus\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-57.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-57.jpg\" alt=\"The world is yours neon sign at aria in downtown minneapolis\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-58.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-58.jpg\" alt=\"gold details at rachel and joe's wedding reception\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-62.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-62.jpg\" alt=\"Gold wedding details at Aria Minneapolis reception\" width=\"1800\" height=\"675\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-61.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-61.jpg\" alt=\"Detail of namecards and flowers on wedding cake\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-66.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-66.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel and Joe's grand entrance\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-68.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-68.jpg\" alt=\"Bustling wedding reception at aria minneapolis\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-69.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-69.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel and Joe kissing at the head table\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1201\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-70.jpg\" 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wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-74.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-74.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel hugging her bridesmaid after a speech\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-75.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-75.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding party cheering during speech\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-76.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-76.jpg\" alt=\"Groomsman laughing during wedding toast\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-77.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-77.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel hugging the father of the groom\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-78.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-78.jpg\" alt=\"Bridesmaids laughing together\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-79.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-79.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel and Joe sitting at Mr and Mrs chairs\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-80.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-80.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel and Joe kissing during toast\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-81.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-81.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel and Joe's first kiss\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-82.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-82.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel and Joe's first dance at Aria\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-84.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-84.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel's first dance with her father\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding pictures on the stone arch bridge and aria in downtown photographed by Preston Palmer of brovado weddings-85.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rachel-and-Joes-rainy-minneapolis-wedding-pictures-on-the-stone-arch-bridge-and-aria-in-downtown-photographed-by-Preston-Palmer-of-brovado-weddings-85.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel and Joe kissing in an Aria brick window\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vendor List<br \/>\nCeremony Venue\u00a0\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/lourdesmpls.org\/\">Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 Minneapolis, MN<br \/>\nReception Venue\u00a0\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ariampls.com\/\">Aria<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 Minneapolis, MN<br \/>\nOfficiant\u00a0\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stthomas.edu\/law\/facultystaff\/a-z-index\/father-daniel-griffith.html\">Father Daniel Griffith<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 Minneapolis, MN<br \/>\nHair Stylist and Makeup Artist\u00a0\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onsitemuse.com\/\">Sara Capers with On-Site Muse<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 Minneapolis, MN<br \/>\nCaterer\u00a0\u2014 <a href=\"http:\/\/cravecatering.com\/\">CRAVE Catering<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 Minneapolis, MN<br \/>\nCake Designer\u00a0\u2014 <a href=\"http:\/\/cravecatering.com\/\">CRAVE Catering<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 Minneapolis, MN<br \/>\nFlorist\u00a0\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floralsbyclaire.com\/\">Florals by Claire<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 Eagan, MN<br \/>\nDress Shop\u00a0\u2014 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.diamondbride.us\/\">Diamond Bride &amp; Tux<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 Plymouth, MN<br \/>\nDress Designer\u00a0\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jasminebridal.com\/\">Jasmine Bridal<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 Hanover Park, IL<br \/>\nBridesmaid Dresses\u00a0\u2014 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.diamondbride.us\/\">Diamond Bride &amp; Tux<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 Plymouth, MN<br \/>\nTuxedos\u00a0\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.menswearhouse.com\/\">Men&#8217;s Warehouse<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 Minneapolis, MN<br \/>\nParty Bus Company\u00a0\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/rentmypartybus.com\/\">RentMyPartyBus, Inc.<\/a> \u2014 Minneapolis, MN<br \/>\nDJ\u00a0\u2014 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.northernlightsdj.com\/\">Northern Lights DJ<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 Spring Lake Park, MN<br \/>\nStationer\u00a0\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.minted.com\/\">Minted<\/a><br \/>\nHotel\u00a0\u2014 <a href=\"http:\/\/achotels.marriott.com\/hotels\/ac-hotel-minneapolis-downtown\">AC Hotel Minneapolis<\/a> \u2014 Minneapolis, MN<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rachel and Joe\u2019s wedding day was full of special moments, but one that stands out is directly after their first look, when both were fighting back happy tears and sharing smiles. Joe has the cheesiest smile, and can\u2019t keep it to himself when Rachel is present. 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