The Best Minnesota Wedding Venues
From a Gilded-Age mansion above Lake Superior to a resort on the Brainerd lakes to a grand historic ballroom in Rochester, Minnesota offers wedding settings for every season and style — well beyond the Twin Cities.
Minnesota is a state of water and woods, and its best wedding venues make the most of both. Here are some of our favorite spots across greater Minnesota — from the North Shore to the lakes country — plus a note on how to capture the day in a way that feels as warm and nostalgic as the celebration itself. (Getting married in the metro? See our dedicated guide to the best Twin Cities wedding venues.)
Duluth · Historic EstateGlensheen Mansion
A 39-room historic estate on the shore of Lake Superior, Glensheen pairs formal gardens and a Juliet balcony for outdoor ceremonies with intimate fireside receptions indoors. For couples who want history and a lakefront in the same frame, few Minnesota venues rival it.
Duluth · BallroomGreysolon Ballroom by Black Woods
An opulent 1920s ballroom in downtown Duluth, Greysolon features the majestic Moorish Room and grand chandeliered spaces that seat up to about 600 guests — old-world elegance for a larger celebration on the North Shore's doorstep.
Two Harbors · North ShoreLarsmont Cottages
Perched on Lake Superior just north of Duluth, Larsmont Cottages is a cozy resort venue with sweeping lake views, on-site lodging, and a relaxed North Shore feel — ideal for a weekend-long wedding where guests can stay and settle in.
Tofte · Lake SuperiorBluefin Bay
Further up the shore in Tofte, Bluefin Bay is a lakeside resort with in-suite fireplaces, whirlpool baths, and uninterrupted views of the big lake. A destination-feeling venue that keeps the whole party together on the water's edge.
Brainerd Lakes · Lakeside ResortBreezy Point Resort
On Pelican Lake in the heart of the Brainerd lakes, Breezy Point offers indoor, outdoor, and shoreline ceremony and reception options for up to about 500 guests — a classic Minnesota lake wedding with resort amenities built in.
Rochester · Historic HotelThe Kahler Grand Hotel
A historic Rochester landmark with roughly 30,000 square feet of event space and on-site planners, the Kahler Grand delivers an all-inclusive experience for couples in southern Minnesota who want grandeur without leaving town.
Lake Mille Lacs · Beach & CourtyardAppeldoorn's Sunset Bay Resort
On the shore of Lake Mille Lacs, Appeldoorn's Sunset Bay pairs beach and courtyard ceremony options with luxury log cabins and reception seating for about 200 — a laid-back lakeside wedding an easy drive from either metro.
Capturing your Minnesota wedding
However beautiful the setting, the moments you'll rewatch most are the candid ones — the laughs while getting ready, the toasts, the dance floor after dark. That's exactly what Forever Tapes captures: we hand your guests vintage-style camcorders to film the day, then edit the footage into a warm, nostalgic home-video film — the guest's-eye companion to your photographer, starting at $749 (a fraction of a traditional videographer).
Curious what it costs to get married here? Read our guide to how much a Minnesota wedding costs, or learn what a guest-filmed wedding video is — or see our Minnesota wedding video page.