The Twin Cities have wedding venues for almost every style, from 1890s mansions and riverfront pavilions in downtown Minneapolis to working farms, garden ceremony sites, and vineyards less than an hour outside the metro. Below are 18 of the best Twin Cities wedding venues, grouped by style, with the details couples ask about first: where each one is, what it feels like, and how many guests it holds (where the venue publishes it).
Every fact below comes from the venue’s own website. Capacities and seasons change, so confirm the details with any venue before you book a tour.
Twin Cities Wedding Venues at a Glance
| Venue | Town | Style | Published capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon River Winery | Cannon Falls | Vineyard + historic event center | Ask for the brochure |
| Redeemed Farm | Scandia | Vineyard estate | Up to 175 |
| Chateau St. Croix Winery | St. Croix Falls, WI | Winery + castle | Ask venue |
| Hope Glen Farm | Cottage Grove | 1860s barn + pavilion | Up to 280 |
| Almquist Farm | Hastings | Renovated barn, 70+ acres | Ask venue |
| Gale Woods Farm | Minnetrista | Working farm, lakeside pavilion | Ask venue |
| The Outing Lodge | Stillwater | Countryside lodge in a park | Ask venue |
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum | Chaska | Gardens | Ceremonies up to 300; receptions up to 256 |
| Como Park Zoo & Conservatory | St. Paul | Conservatory + gardens | Up to 240 seated |
| Minneapolis Park ceremony sites | Minneapolis | Public gardens and parks | Ceremony only |
| Nicollet Island Pavilion | Minneapolis | 1893 riverfront industrial | 525 seated (700+ with tent) |
| Van Dusen Mansion | Minneapolis | Castle-style mansion | Up to 175 seated |
| Semple Mansion | Minneapolis | Renaissance Revival mansion | Ask venue |
| The Gale Mansion | Minneapolis | Historic boutique mansion | Ask venue |
| The Whim | Northeast Minneapolis | Historic industrial | Ask venue |
| Machine Shop | Minneapolis (St. Anthony) | Historic riverfront loft | Ask venue |
| Landmark Center | St. Paul | 1902 Romanesque atrium | Ask venue |
| The Broz | New Prague | 1898 hotel + ballroom | Ballroom seats up to 300 |
Vineyard and Winery Wedding Venues Near the Twin Cities
1. Cannon River Winery: Cannon Falls, MN
Cannon River Winery pairs two settings in one wedding day. Couples exchange vows among the rolling vines of the secluded Sogn Valley Vineyard, then celebrate in a restored historic event center in downtown Cannon Falls with original hardwood floors, exposed wood ceilings, and soft drop lighting.
A private getting-ready suite with vanities, mirrors, and room for the whole wedding party is on site, and the vineyard changes with the seasons, from summer greens to fall color. It’s a good fit for couples who want a wine-country feel without asking guests to travel far from the metro.
2. Redeemed Farm: Scandia, MN
Redeemed Farm calls itself a white vineyard estate near Stillwater, set on 40 private acres. Ceremonies can be held outdoors on the Vineyard Lawn, with its stone arch, gate, and bridge, or indoors in The Stable or The Loft, a restored early-1930s space. The Vineyard Pavilion has a 30-foot stone fireplace, and the farm hosts up to 175 guests.
3. Chateau St. Croix Winery: St. Croix Falls, WI
Just across the St. Croix River in Wisconsin, Chateau St. Croix offers a castle setting, with horse-drawn carriages available on the wedding day. Couples can hold both the ceremony and reception at the winery, or have the ceremony and a wine toast there and host the reception elsewhere.
Farm and Barn Wedding Venues Near the Twin Cities
4. Hope Glen Farm: Cottage Grove, MN
Hope Glen Farm dates to 1860 and centers on a restored Civil War-era barn with a loft. A typical day runs from an outdoor ceremony in the pasture to dinner in a pavilion (with walls that close for bad weather) and dancing in the barn, for up to 280 guests. There’s also a four-story Tree House suite and a goat and chicken corral the kids will remember.
5. Almquist Farm: Hastings, MN
Almquist Farm sits on more than 70 acres of rolling hills about thirty minutes south of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The newly renovated wedding barn is air-conditioned, and the venue can move guests inside if the weather turns, which takes some of the stress out of planning an outdoor ceremony. It also hosts winter weddings.
6. Gale Woods Farm: Minnetrista, MN
Run by Three Rivers Park District, Gale Woods Farm is a real working farm on Whaletail Lake. Its pavilion overlooks the lake, pastures, and gardens, and it books weddings from the last Friday in April through the last Sunday in October. It suits couples who want a genuinely rural setting west of the metro.
7. The Outing Lodge: Stillwater, MN
The Outing Lodge is a turn-of-the-century European-style country home inside Pine Point Park, surrounded by more than 400 acres of wooded parkland and lawns and gardens. It has hosted weddings for about 25 years and works well for couples who want a rustic feel without a barn.
Outdoor and Garden Wedding Venues in Minnesota
Outdoor weddings in Minnesota come down to two questions: when in the season you’re getting married, and what happens if it rains. Every venue in this section either has an indoor backup or is ceremony-only, so check the rain plan before you sign.
8. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: Chaska, MN
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum offers about 20 ceremony sites, from a 12-person Japanese Garden to the Nelson Shrub Rose Garden and the Farm at the Arb Event Lawn, which each hold 300. Receptions are held in five indoor spaces, the largest being the Oswald Visitor Center rental for up to 256 guests, so the whole day can stay on the grounds.
9. Como Park Zoo & Conservatory: St. Paul, MN
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory has ceremony spots in the Sunken Garden inside the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory and outdoors at the Lily Pond, Enchanted Garden, and the Japanese Garden. For receptions, the Covered Porch overlooking the Conservatory seats up to 240, and the Bullard Rainforest Auditorium seats up to 200. It’s one of the few places in the metro with greenery all year.
10. Minneapolis Park Ceremony Sites: Minneapolis, MN
For an outdoor ceremony in the city, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board permits weddings at sites including the Lyndale Park gardens, Longfellow Gardens in Minnehaha Park, the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, and Thomas Lowry Park. These are ceremony-only (food and receptions aren’t allowed at the sites), so pair one with a reception venue nearby.
Wedding Venues in Minneapolis and St. Paul
11. Nicollet Island Pavilion: Minneapolis, MN
Built in 1893 as the Williams Brothers Boiler Works, Nicollet Island Pavilion sits on an island in the Mississippi with views of the downtown skyline and the Stone Arch Bridge. It’s the largest venue on this list, seating 525 in the main room and 700+ with the adjoining tent, and both the ceremony and reception happen on the island.
12. Van Dusen Mansion: Minneapolis, MN
The castle-style Van Dusen Mansion near downtown Minneapolis offers seated dinners for up to 175 guests and a progressive event format that moves guests through four areas of the restored mansion. The top-floor Fleur-De-Lis Suite has a chandelier from the Chicago State Theater.
13. Semple Mansion: Minneapolis, MN
Begun in 1899, the Semple Mansion is a 26,270-square-foot Second Italian Renaissance Revival home on West Franklin Avenue. It claims the largest original residential ballroom in Minnesota, on the third floor with views of downtown Minneapolis.
14. The Gale Mansion: Minneapolis, MN
The Gale Mansion on Stevens Avenue South is a historic boutique venue with both indoor and outdoor event spaces for different group sizes, plus in-house catering. It suits couples planning a classic or formal wedding close to downtown.
15. The Whim: Northeast Minneapolis
The Whim is an industrial event space in Northeast Minneapolis that blends historic architecture with a modern, romantic look. It’s a strong pick for couples who want an urban wedding and a guest list that’s staying in the city.
16. Machine Shop: Minneapolis, MN
Steps from the Mississippi in the St. Anthony neighborhood, Machine Shop is a bright, open historic space with modern updates. Its flexible floor plan handles everything from intimate gatherings to large groups.
17. Landmark Center: St. Paul, MN
Completed in 1902 as the Upper Midwest’s federal courthouse, custom house, and post office, Landmark Center is a Richardsonian Romanesque landmark in downtown St. Paul. Weddings are held in the Musser Cortile, its soaring central atrium.
A Wedding Weekend Venue South of the Metro
18. The Broz: New Prague, MN
The Broz is a restored 1898 hotel in downtown New Prague designed by Cass Gilbert, the architect of the Minnesota State Capitol. Its Grand Ballroom seats up to 300, there’s a Prohibition-era speakeasy, and eight boutique hotel rooms upstairs let the wedding party stay the whole weekend.
How to Choose a Wedding Venue Near the Twin Cities
- Decide city or countryside first. Downtown venues keep travel easy for guests staying in Minneapolis or St. Paul. Farms and vineyards outside the metro give you more space, scenery, and quiet, usually within an hour’s drive.
- Get the real capacity for your layout. A venue’s seated-dinner number is usually lower than its standing number. Ask for the capacity with your table layout and a dance floor.
- Ask for the rain plan in writing. For any outdoor ceremony in Minnesota, find out exactly where it moves if the weather turns, and whether that space is reserved for you.
- Check the season. Some outdoor venues only book part of the year (Gale Woods Farm, for example, runs late April through late October).
- Know what’s included. Ask about tables and chairs, getting-ready rooms, required caterers, and how many hours you get.
- Tour in person. Walking the space makes it much easier to picture the flow from ceremony to dinner to dancing.
If you’re leaning toward a vineyard, our guide to vineyard weddings in Minnesota covers what to expect, and the best time of year for a vineyard wedding helps you pick a date.
Twin Cities Wedding Venue FAQ
What is the largest wedding venue on this list?
Nicollet Island Pavilion in Minneapolis, which seats 525 in its main room and 700+ with its adjoining tent.
Where can I have an outdoor wedding near Minneapolis?
Garden options include the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska, Como Park Zoo & Conservatory in St. Paul, and Minneapolis park sites like the Lyndale Park gardens. For a countryside setting, farms and vineyards such as Hope Glen Farm, Redeemed Farm, and Cannon River Winery offer outdoor ceremonies with an indoor reception space.
Are there vineyard wedding venues near the Twin Cities?
Yes. Cannon River Winery in Cannon Falls holds ceremonies in its Sogn Valley Vineyard, Redeemed Farm in Scandia is a vineyard estate near Stillwater, and Chateau St. Croix Winery is just across the river in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin.
Can I get married in a Minneapolis park?
Yes, with a permit from the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. Park sites are for ceremonies only, since food and receptions aren’t allowed there, so you’ll need a separate reception venue.
Why Couples Choose Cannon River Winery
Many couples choose Cannon River Winery because it gives them two settings in one day: a ceremony in the vineyard and a reception in a historic event center with real character. Guests get a destination-style day while staying close to the Twin Cities. Explore our venues or schedule a visit to see it in person.
