Wooden Hill Brewing Company

Welcome Reception

Equestria West at Bavaria Downs

Wedding Day

Shuttle bus from hotels

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

Emily and Joe both grew up in Minnesota and despite attending Iowa State University at the same time, their paths never crossed. It wasn’t until they were both coincidentally visiting Boston that fate finally brought them together. From their first meeting in the city, it was clear that they were meant to be. Their shared love for their Midwestern roots and the serendipity of their encounter quickly turned into a beautiful journey together. And the rest, as they say, is history.

Our Story

Photos

Lexie Sheveland

Koby Albrecht

McKenna Berg

Adam Andriunas

Melissa Schoo

Luke Brown

Ally Harwood

Ryan Meger

Megan Bailey

Jacob Posner

Rachael Smith

Casey Smith

Becky Wilson

Rob Wilson

Heidi Lopez-Hidalgo

Sam Lopez-Hidalgo

Wedding Party

Q + A

Important Travel Update: Intersection closed at 82nd street affecting travel to venue from highway 5 using Bavaria Rd North. Use detour in picture. (Google and Apple Maps are updated to direct you around construction)

These are the preferred hotels for our guests to stay in with discounted room block rates. Other hotels in the area without room blocks include SpringHill Suites, Fairfield Inn &amp; Suites, and Hampton Inn &amp; Suites. However, these hotels are not included in the provided transportation.

Note: Must be booked by July 10th, 2025 to use the discounted wedding rate. Please use this link to book your room with the discounted wedding rate: <a href="https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-place/en-US/mspze-hyatt-place-minneapolis-eden-prairie?corp_id=85917" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here</a> This is an excellent option for out-of-town visitors, conveniently located near a variety of restaurants and shopping venues.

Hyatt Place Minneapolis/Eden Prairie

Note: The discounted wedding rate is only valid from 7/17/25 - 7/19/25. Must be booked by June 19th, 2025 Please use this link to book your room with the discounted wedding rate: <a href="https://www.hiexpress.com/redirect?path=hd&amp;brandCode=EX&amp;localeCode=en&amp;regionCode=1&amp;hotelCode=MSPCH&amp;_PMID=99801505&amp;GPC=ABW&amp;cn=no&amp;viewfullsite=true" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click Here</a>

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chanhassen

A charter bus will be provided to transport guests staying in the Hyatt Place Minneapolis/Eden Prairie and the Holiday Inn Express Hotel &amp; Suites Chanhassen. Please see pick up and drop off information below: Guest pick-up/drop-off info: 3:15 - 3:30 PM - Pick-up at Hyatt Place 3:45 - 4:00 PM - Pick-up at Holiday Inn Express 4:15 PM - Drop-off at Equestria West 9:15 PM - First shuttle back to hotels 10:15 PM - Second shuttle back to hotels 11:15 PM - Third shuttle back to hotels 12:00 AM - Final shuttle back to hotels

Wedding Charter Bus

Travel

Excelsior is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. Excelsior's historic commercial district along Water Street is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the town has many Victorian-era houses.

Excelsior Commons

One of Emily and Joe's favorite places to dine and enjoy the view of Lake Minnetonka! The Promenade of&nbsp;Wayzata&nbsp;is the Twin Cities' newest fashion, food and fun district and is located on the shores of Lake Minnetonka.

The Promenade of Wayzata

A place the Emily and Joe love to go hang out, eat, drink, and have a great time!Venture on the north-western outskirts of downtown Minneapolis and you’ll stumble upon “North Loop” or “the Warehouse District.” The two terms are used interchangeably in reference to pretty much everything north and west of 1st Avenue North. This melting pot of buzzy shops and innovative restaurants has transformed warehouses from the late 19th and early 20th centuries to create a vibrant neighborhood that is continually growing.It’s an area with a bustling nightlife, where you’ll find a lively crowd after a concert or a game looking to extend the night just a little bit longer. The number of dynamic places to eat, shop, and spend your evening will make your head spin.

North Loop Minneapolis

Visit one of Minnesota's 10,000+ lakes!

Lake Minnetonka Regional Park

The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a 1,200-acre horticultural garden and arboretum located about 4 miles west of Chanhassen, Minnesota.

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Something exciting is always happening at Sovereign Estate. Live Music, Wine Festivals and plenty of Food &amp; Wine events help to make your visit to the Winery extra memorable. Please note that many of our events require special admission pricing, so be sure to make your reservations in advance!

The Winery at Sovereign Estate

One of Joe's favorite breweries in the Twin Cities. Family-friendly brewery offering craft beer, plus food such as burgers and nachos.

Another of Joe's favorites... He has a lot... Craft beers, kombucha and soda served at a laid-back space with food trucks, a patio and shuffleboard.

Unmapped Brewing Co.

Paisley Park is a place where art, music, fashion, and culture are celebrated, energized, and inspired by the visionary creative spirit of Prince. Known as his home and studio, Paisley Park now draws people from around the world to attend <a href="https://www.paisleypark.com/tickets" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tours</a>, <a href="https://www.paisleypark.com/events" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">events</a> and concerts, and feel the love, awe, and wonder that are expressed in Prince’s emotional words: “Paisley Park is in your heart.”

Paisley Park

The BEST mini golf course in the Twin Cities! Giant animal sculptures around a mini-golf course on a farm with live goats &amp; landscaped gardens.

Big Stone Mini Golf

Things to Do

Registry

Time Event8am Hair/Make Up Start w/ Crimped10:30/11:00	Guys arrive &amp; get ready11:30 Gina Photographer Arrives12:30pm Hair/Make Up Hard Stop/Matching PJ shots12:45 Bride getting dress on1:00 First look w/ Dad (fireplace area)1:15 First Look w/ Joe + Portraits &amp; Vows (start in Bridal Room)2:15 Wedding Party photos3:00 Ceremony Rehearsal3:15 Immediate Family Photos4:00 Put Bride away4:30 Ceremony Start5:00 Ceremony Ends, Bride + Groom to Suite to Sign Docs5:00-6:00 Cocktail Hour5:30 Room Reveal (sneak away through courtyard)6:00 Reception Open for Guests6:10 Grand Entrance (1st Bridesmaids, 2nd Groomsmen, 3rd Bride+Groom)6:20 Welcome + Prayer (Introduce Wedding Party &amp; Bryan pray)6:30 Salads6:55 Dinner/Cake Cutting7:15 Speeches start (at the last plated)8:00 Sunset Photos (8:54pm Sunset)8:30 Formal Dances (1st Father Daughter, 2nd Mother Son, 3rd Bride+Groom)8:50 Photographer Leaves11:30 Last Call/Bride &amp; Groom Exit

Emily & Joe

Emily & Joe

E&J

Welcome Reception

Wedding Day

3:15 PM–4:00 PM

Shuttle bus from hotels

4:30 PM–5:00 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM–6:00 PM

Cocktail Hour

6:00 PM–12:00 AM

Reception