SMALL WEDDING VENUES IN MN (UPDATED FOR 2025)

If you’re here, you’re probably trying to plan a small wedding in Minnesota and looking for intimate, meaningful venues! Don’t you worry, this guide has you covered. I’ve already done the research for you and compiled a list of the best small wedding venues in MN for couples (like you) who want connection, intention, and nature on their wedding day.

One of the things I help my couples with: location scouting. As a local Minnesota wedding and elopement photographer, I have spent hours of searching for the perfect spots for elopements and intimate weddings! So sit back with your partner, get cozy, and prepared to be inspired for your intimate wedding or elopement!

THE BEST SMALL WEDDING & MICROWEDDING VENUES AROUND MINNEAPOLIS/ST.PAUL

PINEWOOD WEDDINGS & EVENTS

Max Capacity: 225 guests
Located In: Cambridge, MN
Venue Cost: $5k to $12k
Pets Allowed: Yes
This venue is for you if: you want the feel of being up north in the middle of the woods without being too far away from the cities!

THE BLAISDELL

Max Capacity: 225 guests
Located In: Minneapolis, MN
Venue Cost: $5k to $9k
Pets Allowed: Service animals only
This venue is for you if: you want an upscale venue that’s a blank canvas on the inside!

THE LORA HOTEL

Max Capacity: 150 guests for dinners, 200 guests for cocktail receptions
Located In: Stillwater, MN
Venue Cost: $3k to $10k
Pets Allowed: Yes
This venue is for you if: you’re looking for an upscale pet-friendly venue that blends natural beauty!

THE ANNEX

Max Capacity: 100 guests
Located In: Minneapolis, MN
Venue Cost: Hourly starts at $200 per hour, and Saturdays start at $2k for half-days
Pets Allowed: Yes
This venue is for you if: you want something that’s a little more hip and urban, with the flexibility of renting it for less than a full day!

COMO ZOO CONSERVATORY

Max Capacity: 300 guests
Located In: St.Paul, MN
Venue Cost: $350-$6k
Pets Allowed: Service Animals Only
This venue is for you if: you’re looking for a uniquely beautiful natural setting with tropical garden vibes!

LA POINTE EVENTS

Max Capacity: 250 guests
Located In: Somerset, WI (45 minutes from Minneapolis)
Venue Cost: Must request pricing
Pets Allowed: Yes
This venue is for you if: you want a luxury, modern, high-end venue that’s outside of the city but not too far! If you’re also wanting a winter wedding, this is one of the most romantic venues you can choose!

CAMPFIRE WEDDINGS AT CAMP TANADOONA

Max Capacity: 200 guests
Located In: Excelsior, MN
Venue Cost: $5k to $16k
Pets Allowed: Unknown
This venue is for you if: want the vibe and feel of being back at summer camp?! You’ll love this venue!

THE BEST OUTDOOR SMALL WEDDING & MICROWEDDING VENUES IN MN

CUYUNA COVE

Max Capacity: 2-4 guests
Located In: Crosby, MN
Venue Cost: About $185 per night
Pets Allowed: Unknown
This venue is for you if: looking for modern cabins in the middle of the woods and outside the city!

LEBANON HILLS A-FRAME SHELTER

• Max Capacity: 30 guests
• Located In: Eagan, MN
• Venue Cost: $100 for 3-hour reservation
• Pets Allowed: Yes, if leashed
• This venue is for you if: you want a gorgeous setting while staying in the city, and want a little shelter in case of rain!

LYNDALE PARK GARDENS

Max Capacity: 200 guests
Located In: Minneapolis, MN
Venue Cost: $525 for 3-hour permit
Pets Allowed: Yes, as long as they’re leashed
This venue is for you if: are looking for some gorgeous flowers and want to stay in the heart of Minneapolis!

TRELLIS OUTDOOR WEDDING CENTER

Max Capacity: 250 guests
Located In: Stillwater, MN
Venue Cost: $2500 to $3200, one hour elopements are $750
Pets Allowed: Yes, both dogs & cats are allowed
This venue is for you if: looking for a beautiful garden vibe about 30 minutes outside Minneapolis!

JULIANE JAMES PLACE

Max Capacity: 150 guests
Located In: Finlayson, MN
Venue Cost: Must request pricing
Pets Allowed: Yes
This venue is for you if: want to feel like you’re in the middle of the woods with the people you love most? This is for you!

THE WOODS RETREAT

Max Capacity: 250 guests
Located In: Orono, MN
Venue Cost: Starting at $5k
Pets Allowed: Unknown
This venue is for you if: you’re looking for storybook/cottage-core vibes in the woods! It’s luxurious and beautiful.

CAMROSE HILL FLOWER STUDIO + FARM

Max Capacity: 175 guests
Located In: Stillwater, MN
Venue Cost: Starting at $5k
Pets Allowed: Yes
This venue is for you if: you’re looking for a stunning outside venue with gorgeous flowers for your ceremony!

THE BEST LAKE SUPERIOR SMALL WEDDING AND MICROWEDDING VENUES

BLUEFIN BAY

Max Capacity: 80 guests
Located In: Tofte, MN
Venue Cost: View Here
Pets Allowed: Yes
This venue is for you if: you’re want a prime location up on the MN north shore with a completely private ceremony space right on Lake Superior! This is my favorite resort on the north shore.

LARSMONT COTTAGES

Max Capacity: 50 guests
Located In: Two Harbors, MN
Venue Cost: Must Request Pricing
Pets Allowed: No
This venue is for you if: you want a beautiful place right on the lake to not only have your wedding, but to also have lodging at for you and your guests without driving too far north past Duluth!

GUNFLINT LODGE

Max Capacity: 65-75 guests
Located In: Gunflint Trail, MN
Venue Cost: $3400-$7500
Pets Allowed: Yes
This venue is for you if: you want to have peace, quiet, the natural beauty of being in the middle of the woods and solitude for your elopement up in Northern Minnesota!

CASCADE LODGE

Max Capacity: 60 guests
Located In: Lutsen, MN
Venue Cost: View Pricing Brochure Here
Pets Allowed: Yes
This venue is for you if: you’re looking for something a little rustic but cute and charming right off of HWY 61! Not to mention, it’s right on the lake!

GRAND SUPERIOR LODGE

Max Capacity: 160 guests
Located In: Two Harbors, MN
Venue Cost: $2500 to $4000+
Pets Allowed: Yes, but you must call to make your reservations
This venue is for you if: want charming lodging that has the vibe of a log cabin with places for you to have your ceremony and reception? Take a look at Grand Superior Lodge!

CEDAR CLIFF RETREAT

Max Capacity: Contact for info
Located In: Lutsen, MN
Venue Cost: Roughly $800 a night with a 3-night minimum
Pets Allowed: Yes
This venue is for you if: want a cozy cabin retreat with have your dinner with your guests at in Lutsen, MN.

SUMMIT CHALET IN THE LUTSEN MOUNTAINS

Max Capacity: 175 guests
Located In: Lutsen, MN
Venue Cost: Inquire for more information
Pets Allowed: Service animals only
This venue is for you if: want to have a bigger guest count but would stunning 360 views of the north shore and a unique experience like taking the gondola!

AGATE ACRES

Max Capacity: 150 guests
Located In: Two Harbors, MN
Venue Cost: $3800 to $7200
Pets Allowed: Yes, must be leashed
This venue is for you if: want to have a bigger guest count but would stunning 360 views of the north shore and a unique experience like taking the gondola!

NORTH SHORE MN’S SMALL WEDDING AND ELOPEMENT VENUES

GOOSEBERRY FALLS STATE PARK

Max Capacity: 50 guests
Located In: Two Harbors, MN
Venue Cost: No permits needed, but if you want to rent Lady Slipper Lodge it’s a $75 fee
Pets Allowed: Yes, must be leashed (not allowed in buildings)
This venue is for you if: want epic waterfalls, being right on Lake Superior, and immersed in nature.

TEMPERANCE RIVER STATE PARK

Max Capacity: Contact for More Info
Located In: Tofte, MN
Venue Cost: $100 Permit Application Fee (contact Paula Fredrickson)
Pets Allowed: Yes, must be leashed (not allowed in buildings)
This venue is for you if: you want hidden waterfalls, a rocky beach, epic views, and want to be a little further north on Highway 61.

TETTEGOUCHE STATE PARK

Max Capacity: 50 guests
Located In: Silver Bay, MN
Venue Cost: $50-$150 Permit Application Fee (contact Paula Fredrickson)
Pets Allowed: Yes, must be leashed (not allowed in buildings)
This venue is for you if: you want to be nearby some of the most iconic spots up on the North Shore! Note, that you can only host a ceremony in the multipurpose room, amphitheater, and the fireplace plaza.

NORTH SHORE CAMPING CO.

Max Capacity: 12 guests
Located In: Beaver Bay, MN
Venue Cost: Contact for more info
Pets Allowed: Yes
This venue is for you if: you’re hoping to blend your love for camping and being outdoors with a something that’s a little more comfortable than sleeping in a tent for your wedding!

FREE MINNESOTA ELOPEMENT LOCATIONS THAT YOU CAN CHOOSE FROM

Are you having 20 guests or less, and looking for some epic locations? Here are some of my absolute favorite places you can have up to 20 guests at for your intimate wedding.

INTERSTATE STATE PARK

Max Capacity: 15-20 guests
Located In: Taylors Falls, MN
Venue Cost: Permit Required, reach out to interstate.statepark@state.mn.us
Pets Allowed: Yes, must be leashed
This venue is for you if: you love epic valley views with lots of trees and want something not far from the Twin Cities! You’ll be fully immersed in nature here.

BLACK BEACH

Max Capacity: 20 guests
Located In: Silver Bay, MN
Venue Cost: $0
Pets Allowed: Yes, must be leashed
This venue is for you if: you want unique scenery in Northern Minnesota! Who says you have to travel to Iceland for a black beach?

Want to know more about different places to elope in Minnesota if you’re having 20 guests or less? Check out my full list of places to elope in Minnesota here!

THE BEST AIRBNBS FOR YOUR SMALL WEDDING AND MICROWEDDING IN MINNESOTA

STURGEON LAKE A-FRAME

Max Capacity: Contact for more info
Located In: Sturgeon Lake, MN
Venue Cost: Contact for more info
Pets Allowed: Yes, but just 1 & they’re not allowed on furniture
This venue is for you if: are looking for a gorgeous a-frame airbnb for your small intimate wedding in Minnesota!

TETTEGOUCHE LODGE

Max Capacity: 22 guests
Located In: Silver Bay, MN
Venue Cost: $1k average per night
Pets Allowed: No
This venue is for you if: you dream of having your small wedding at a log cabin right on the Baptism River in Silver Bay, MN!

LESTER RIVER PINES

Max Capacity: 50 guests
Located In: Duluth, MN
Venue Cost: $755 average per night
Pets Allowed: Yes, extra $35 per night & not allowed on furniture
This venue is for you if: want a gorgeous space with beautiful views without going too far outside of Duluth!

THE FITZGERALD MANOR

Max Capacity: 50 guests
Located In: Two Harbors, MN
Venue Cost: $1200 average per night
Pets Allowed: No
This venue is for you if: want a gorgeous space with beautiful views without going too far outside of Duluth!

LUXURY LAKEFRONT CABIN

Max Capacity: 35 guests
Located In: Madison Lake, MN
Venue Cost: $1200 average per night
Pets Allowed: No
This venue is for you if: you’re looking for a luxurious, modern waterfront cabin for you and your guests!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SMALL WEDDING VENUES IN MN

WHAT IS CONSIDERED A SMALL WEDDING IN MINNESOTA?

A small wedding in Minnesota is generally 50 guests or less, and can sometimes be referred to as a mini or intimate wedding. A microwedding typically has 30 guests or less.

HOW MANY GUESTS CAN YOU HAVE AT A SMALL WEDDING VENUE IN MINNESOTA?

This all depends on the venue! A small wedding venue can typically accommodate 100 guests or less, but this list of small wedding venues in MN can accommodate anywhere for 2 guests all the way up to 300 guests!

Do small wedding venues in Minnesota allow dogs?

Many venues do allow dogs, especially cabin venues and outdoor spaces! Always check with the venue, but lots of spots are dog-friendly.

How much do small wedding venues in MN usually cost?

Small venue rentals typically range from $500 to $5,000 depending on location, time of year, what weekday you’re getting married on, size, and included amenities.

MINNESOTA SMALL WEDDING INSPIRATION

Looking for some inspiration for what your small intimate wedding could look like in Minnesota? Here’s some inspo from intimate weddings and elopements that I’ve photographed over the last 7 years!

REAL MINNESOTA SMALL WEDDINGS I’VE PHOTOGRAPHED

• Melissa & Seth’s Two Harbors MN Small Adventure Wedding with Family
• Chris & Tyla’s Lake Superior Wedding with Family & Friends
• Gretchen & Dan’s Interstate State Park Intimate Wedding
• Erin & Adrian’s Grand Superior Lodge Wedding

LOOKING FOR A LOCAL MINNESOTA ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER & PLANNER TO HELP YOU FIND THE PERFECT LOCATION?

Let’s work together to create a Minnesota elopement or intimate wedding experience that’s aligned to who you are individually and as a couple! Part of my intentional process is to play location matchmaker, so if you’re feeling overwhelmed with where to get married, let me help!

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