8 Minnesota Venues Perfect for your Micro Wedding
Got big plans for your micro wedding in Minnesota? Going small doesn't mean that you can't make a big impact when it comes to your special day. Whether you're opting to elope with just you and your one-and-only or keep it cozy with your nearest and dearest, these venues provide all the style, all the feels, and all the custom-curated packages you could possibly want for your celebration! You do you, boo!
A'BULAE
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Fab Features: an ultra-cool loft-style venue with amazing views of downtown St. Paul • exchange vows in the open air on the Broadway Rooftop with the city skyline as your backdrop • dine and dance in the Saints Ballroom, with its warm wood accents and floor-to-ceiling windows
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Van Dusen Mansion
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Fab Features: stately 1890s manor home in the heart of Downtown • the one-of-a-kind facade is made up of pink Sioux quartzite and a fascinating blend of Romanesque and French Renaissance architectural design • the grounds boast formal gardens, a grand courtyard, a two-story Carriage House, an amply-sized traditional ballroom, and wonderful bride and groom suites
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Bavaria Downs
Chaska, MN
Fab Features: an elegant estate with a dreamy French Normandy style manor • say "I do" beneath a beautiful black wrought-iron gazebo, surrounded on all sides by acres of trees, gardens, and meadows • intimate celebrations inside the grand rooms, the porch, or stone courtyard
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Bluefin Bay
Tofte, MN
Fab Features: warm North Shore resort on a private cove • lakeside ceremonies just steps from the water, followed by intimate receptions in the Bluefin Grille • upscale accommodations boast breathtaking views, fireplaces, and jetted whirlpool tubs
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
St. James Hotel
Red Wing, MN
Fab Features: 1875 Italianate hotel sits atop bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River • Old World details like stone walls and a wood-and-concrete floor reflect the buildings past • the Dining Room boasts its original pipe organ and a photogenic grand staircase, while the Summit Room offers striking views of the river valley through oversized windows
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
McNamara Alumni Center
Minneapolis, MN
Fab Features: a striking structure that draws inspiration from the Minnesota landscape • the interior affords wood and copper interiors, as well as a 150-foot indoor water feature • award-winning D'Amico Catering provides a delightful selection of hors d'oeuvres, plated dinners, and buffet option
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Grand View Lodge
Nisswa, MN
Fab Features: luxurious lodge set on Gull Lake • their Brunch & Bubbly Wedding Package offers a 'non-traditional' twist to the traditional wedding experience • services include site selection and accommodations, scheduling, catering, as well as coordinating
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Heart of the City Music Factory
Anoka, MN
Fab Features: Victorian-style theater nestled in the heart of historic Anoka • the interior is designed with vintage wallpaper, tapestries, rich hardwood floors, a balcony, and even a fireplace right on the stage • rental also includes use of the cozy Side Room, with its dazzling pressed tin ceiling, the Studio, and the luxe Bridal Room
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Filed under Elopement Packages, Small Wedding, Wedding Venues / Locations, Minnesota, Central Minnesota, Minneapolis / St. Paul, Northern Minnesota
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