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What makes Minnesota a great destination for nature lovers?
- Home to more than 10,000 lakes, including the magnificent Lake Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes, and Lake Itasca, the Mississippi River’s primary source, Minnesota boasts some spectacular natural landscapes.
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What type of weddings are popular in Minnesota?
- Here are some of Minnesota's top spots for romantic barn weddings.
For Younger Couples
Barns of Old Glory
Host rustic, charming weddings with vintage elegance and scenic countryside views.
Located 20 miles east of Rochester, Barns of Old Glory is a working farm and unique wedding venue with three different barns, including an outdoor ceremony site and a bridal or honeymoon suite. Exuding rustic, yet elegant country charm with rolling pastures and grazing horses, the venue features a magnificently restored gable-roofed barn dating back to 1914 that can accommodate 275 guests for dinner and dancing. An 1885 post-and-beam barn provides a charming and more intimate setting for a smaller ceremony or a cocktail gathering. The Granary, which was built in 1896, has been beautifully restored as a gorgeous bridal/honeymoon suite with the original interior wooden elevator, private bathroom, and a complete kitchen. The Milk House is perfect as a groomsmen’s private dressing room, and other amenities include modern public restrooms and ample parking.
18410 Old Glory Rd, St Charles, MN 55972, Phone: 507-696-3818
Bloom Lake Barn
Celebrate romantic, barn-style weddings with stunning natural beauty.
Bloom Lake Barn is a charming wooden barn set on a beautiful property in the scenic St. Croix Valley, that provides an enchanting venue for weddings and celebrations. Located 40 miles from the Twin Cities, the spacious wooden barn features high vaulted ceilings with rustic beams, chandeliers, and café lighting, and tables built from original milking stanchions. An outdoor courtyard features a pavilion, with a bonfire pit for intimate ceremonies and cocktail gatherings, and the surrounding grounds have mature trees, vine-covered stone walls, grassy lawns, and rolling lush fields. Bloom Lake Barn can accommodate up to 298 guests and offers activities such as lawn games, and walking trails through the woods.
17147 Bloom Lake Rd, Shafer, MN 55074
Cedar Creek Barn
Plan cozy, intimate weddings surrounded by serene farmland and rustic charm.
Set on a working farm in the Winona, Cedar Creek Barn is a rustic outdoor country venue with a beautifully restored red barn boasting white interiors, vintage elements, and romantic touches. Located within a short drive from Winona State University, the traditional venue has several spaces for intimate ceremonies, and grand receptions for up to 300 guests, including a scenic outdoor area with a brown wedding pergola set against a backdrop of beautiful views of an old metal windmill and the surrounding rolling bluffs covered in leafy green trees. Receptions are held in the three-story barn which has a gabled roof, red walls, white interiors, and rustic barn doors and a large dancefloor provides the perfect area for dancing the night away.
23858 County Rd 9, Winona, MN 55987
For a Unique Venue
Coop's Event Barn
Enjoy laid-back, country-style weddings with authentic barn ambiance.
Coop's Event Barn is a vintage country wedding venue in the greater Minneapolis area with a traditional red barn boasting two floors and charming outdoor spaces for ceremonies and cocktail gatherings. The enchanting site has a picturesque spot for celebrations with a pretty wedding arbor, rustic barrels, and a backdrop of mature trees and grassy fields. The top level of the barn can also be used for smaller ceremonies, and rental of the venue includes décor and furniture such as arches, chairs, tables, audio equipment, and more. Other amenities and services include set up and clean up on the day, lighting and sound, and preferred vendor lists for catering and beverages, floral arrangements, wedding cakes, photography, and event planning.
65572 200th Ave, Dodge Center, MN 55927, Phone: 507-696-3280
Dellwood Barn Weddings, LLC
Exchange vows in a beautifully restored barn with rustic sophistication.
Previously known as the Arcand Farm, Dellwood Barn Weddings, LLC is a wedding venue centered around the Dellwood Barn, which was once a dairy barn in the 1860s and has been beautifully renovated into a stunning space for special occasions. Located minutes from Stillwater in Minnesota, the historic barn is set on 48 acres with breathtaking views and several areas for ceremonies and receptions, including a grassy hilltop for outdoor ceremonies and the barn for indoor receptions. Guest services include preferred vendor lists for catering and beverages, floral arrangements, live entertainment, lighting, sound and décor, and overnight accommodations.
7373 120th St N, St Paul, MN 55110, Phone: 612-325-5388
Edgewood Farm
Host scenic, farm-style weddings with rolling hills and countryside charm.
Nestled at the foot of the Minnesota River Valley bluffs, Edgewood Farm is a family-owned and operated farm that offers a beautiful venue with picturesque views for romantic weddings and other celebrations. Exuding rustic country charm, the site has a large renovated barn that provides a multipurpose space for dinner and dancing receptions and cocktail gatherings. The barn has sliding barn doors and retractable screens, romantic café lights, a built-in bar with a limestone backdrop, and large ceiling fans. A cozy loft on the upper level of the barn provides additional space for seated meals and can accommodate up to 128 people, and a lovely covered porch is ideal for taking in some fresh air.
32112 Scenic Byway Rd, Henderson, MN 56044, Phone: 507-248-3656
FireFly Event Barn & Taproom
Celebrate unique, lively weddings with a blend of rustic and modern vibes.
FireFly Event Barn & Taproom is based in a beautifully renovated old dairy barn that was built in the mid-1900s and used as both a dairy barn and as a base for part of the Montgomery Ward Printing Press. Today, the barn sees couples and their guests enjoying special celebrations and weddings. It offers several spaces for large and small functions, ranging from the Grand Room that can accommodate up to 250 people to the Grand Entry, which holds about 20 guests. The surrounding gardens and grounds can host outdoor gatherings and have bonfire pits, yard games, and ample parking.
25275 MN-34, Nevis, MN 56467, Phone: 218-255-2266
Green Acres Event Center
Plan whimsical, vintage-inspired weddings with eclectic charm.
Green Acres Event Center is a historic Minnesota wedding venue and event center with a rustic barn dating back to 1942 and gorgeous gardens and grounds. Located in Eden Prairie, the site exudes a romantic yet whimsical style and features three entertainment spaces that can be used for the ceremony, the reception, and cocktail parties. The barn is the oldest standing barn in the region and has been fully restored and transformed into the first barn event center in town with a variety of rustic decor and accessories to create an enchanting, Old-World ambiance.
14150 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie, MN 55347, Phone: 952-942-5220
Historic John P Furber Farm
Enjoy fairytale barn weddings with historic elegance and modern amenities.
Historic John P Furber Farm is a rustic wedding venue with a grand banquet hall in Cottage Grove that is surrounded by dense woods, rolling pastures and farm fields, and pristine parks. Conveniently located just minutes from the Twin Cities, the venue is one of Minnesota's premier barn wedding companies and is perfect for hosting a beautiful country wedding. Built in 1947, the barn features a gothic arched roof and the original interior wood, a rustic lounge area for casual gatherings, heating and air-conditioning, and modern restrooms. Two outdoor decks are ideal for cocktail gatherings, and a range of accessories are included with the rental of the venue such as drapery, chair covers, centerpieces, linens, and décor.
7310 Lamar Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, Phone: 651-336-4421
Hope Glen Farm
Host romantic, countryside weddings with lush gardens and charming barns.
Surrounded by 500 acres of the Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, Hope Glen Farm is a vintage barn wedding venue in Cottage Grove with rustic barn buildings dating back to the 1860s that have been restored to create a one-of-a-kind wedding venue. Originally built in 1860, Hope Glen Farm features both indoor and outdoor areas that can host up to 300 guests, and many picturesque locations around the gardens and grounds, including an arched tree with a chandelier for romantic ceremonies. Services offered with the rental of the venue include the set-up and clean-up of the site, a bride and groom’s suite, café and chandelier lighting, chairs, tables, and ceremony pews, ample parking and a complimentary shuttle to the venue.
10276 E Point Douglas Rd S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, Phone: 651-459-4220
Plan Your Trip
Table of Contents:
- 1. Barns of Old Glory
- 2. Bloom Lake Barn
- 3. Cedar Creek Barn
- 4. Coop's Event Barn
- 5. Dellwood Barn Weddings, LLC
- 6. Edgewood Farm
- 7. FireFly Event Barn & Taproom
- 8. Green Acres Event Center
- 9. Historic John P Furber Farm
- 10. Hope Glen Farm