Rachel and Joe’s 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’t 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.

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.

The bride and groom’s 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.  Aria 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’s was especially comical.  An 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’s complaining!

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!

Vendor List
Ceremony Venue — Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church — Minneapolis, MN
Reception Venue — Aria — Minneapolis, MN
Officiant — Father Daniel Griffith — Minneapolis, MN
Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist — Sara Capers with On-Site Muse — Minneapolis, MN
Caterer — CRAVE Catering — Minneapolis, MN
Cake Designer — CRAVE Catering — Minneapolis, MN
Florist — Florals by Claire — Eagan, MN
Dress Shop — Diamond Bride & Tux — Plymouth, MN
Dress Designer — Jasmine Bridal — Hanover Park, IL
Bridesmaid Dresses — Diamond Bride & Tux — Plymouth, MN
Tuxedos — Men’s Warehouse — Minneapolis, MN
Party Bus Company — RentMyPartyBus, Inc. — Minneapolis, MN
DJ — Northern Lights DJ — Spring Lake Park, MN
Stationer — Minted
Hotel — AC Hotel Minneapolis — Minneapolis, MN

Jenna and Ajit had a blast on their wedding day. Seriously, they did not stop smiling for the duration of the day (unless we asked them to for a photo, of course!). The two were ecstatic to see each other, and their bright faces during their first look are evidence that it was well worth the wait. Jenna and Ajit are completely enamored with each other, and it shows. The way that Ajit’s face lit up when Jenna stole a kiss during his portraits is super indicative of the kind of exhilarating love that they share.

Normally we spend most of our blog posts talking about the couple that is getting married, but we have to highlight another relationship, that between Jenna and her best friend, also aptly named Jenna! These two have the type of friendship that lasts a lifetime. Jenna played an important role in the bride’s day, and mirrored her excitement throughout the day. She stood tearfully by her best friend while she was married to her soulmate, gave a heartwarming speech at her reception, and tore up the dance floor with her BFF at the end of the night.

If there’s one word to describe the look of Jenna and Ajit’s wedding, it would elegant.  All of their accessories were stunning, their reception was perfectly coordinated, and the couple was impeccably dressed.  Their looks were perfectly matched by their choice of venue, the Millennium Hotel. The hotel’s iconic dome sits above bustling downtown Minneapolis, allowing all the gorgeous sights that Minneapolis has to offer while providing a sense of seclusion from the busy streets 14 floors below.

Jenna and Ajit, you a beautifully decorated wedding, but it’s the pure happiness on your faces that is going to stick with us! Thank you for inviting us to be a part of your joy.