Best Minnesota Wedding Venues 2023

Written By Kelly Russo

let’s chat wedding venues. what makes a great wedding venue? so many things to consider but i would start with the best wedding venue for you is one that fits your style and your needs.

The KEY things to think about:

-how many people are you going to have. A venue can feel too big or too small just based off of this simple starting point. So knowing the range of people you expect to have is key.

-does the venue fit your style? are you a more eclectic couple that might want something a bit different, or are you more classic vibes and want something that fits that a bit more. there are such a range of venues so knowing the vibes you are going for will help you narrow in. The venue is your backdrop for all of your photos - so think about it also as a space you would want your wedding day captured. If you light lighter/brighter photos, more of a white backdrop will help. If you want a lot of green space - a vineyard might be the way to go.

-LIGHT - this goes hand in hand with style because the light in your venue also plays a large role in your photos. is there a lot of natural light? what time of year are you getting married and would you need to bring in some light to create the ambiance you want?

Other considerations:

these often aren’t deal breakers but key things to think about when touring spaces.

-what time can you get into the venue (and what time do you need to be out)? a lot of times this can determine if you can get ready in the space

-getting ready spaces or proximity to getting ready space

-what is included from the venue vs what you would need to bring in - all of this usually leads to different pricing structures so good to consider.


new venues

These are new venues within the last year or two.

  • The Lowlands - St Paul - Modern/Industrial - Set to open Spring ‘23- looks like it will be an amazing space.

  • The Four Seasons - Mara or Ballroom

  • paris dining club - (unclear if they are open to weddings)

  • maison margoux

  • Mosaic - Minneapolis, MN

  • Catalyst, Nisswa, MN

  • The Aisling, Hudson, WI

creative options

  • hotel restaurants / studio spaces for smaller weddings

  • the parkway theater Minneapolis

  • copper hen

  • the lynhall

 
 

a few personal favs:

minneapolis wedding venues:

INDUSTRIAL AND MODERN WEDDING VENUES


 
 

minneapolis wedding venues:

CLASSIC VENUES IN MINNEAPOLIS

SMALLER INTIMATE WEDDING VENUES IN MINNEAPOLIS

NON TRADITIONAL WEDDING VENUES IN MINNEAPOLIS, MN

MINNEAPOLIS HISTORIC WEDDING VENUES

ST PAUL WEDDING VENUES

SMALLER SPACES

1 hr+ of minneapolis

& st. paul

wedding venues:

MODERN INDOOR + OUTDOORS:

CLASSIC + RUSTIC OUTDOORS

event centers & park wedding venues:

a bit further, but worth the drive:

minnesota club wedding venues:

Kelly Russo
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