The best garden wedding venues in Minnesota
Ranked by the couples who actually got married there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 31,991 reviews of Minnesota venues. Minimum 25 reviews to qualify, true garden wedding venues only, one entry per venue, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 Northland Arboretum
4.6 ★★★★★ 411 reviews · Baxter, MN
Quiet outdoor area with hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails, plus a butterfly garden.
“We hosted my mother’s Celebration of Life in the fireside room VERY last minute as inclement weather changed our original plans - Kelly was so wonderful with helping us book and pl…” — Hattie
#2 Leopold's Mississippi Gardens
4.8 ★★★★★ 294 reviews · Minneapolis, MN
Riverside event venue with a deck, an outdoor swing set and a fire pit, for weddings and other gatherings.
“We cannot speak highly enough of Leopold's! Erin, Jaimie, Jordan and all the staff were so organized and it made the day absolutely stress free. Jamie and Erin completely handled t…” — Bethany
#3 The Van Dusen Mansion
4.6 ★★★★★ 295 reviews · Minneapolis, MN
Historic downtown mansion with landscaped gardens that serves as an elegant venue for weddings and other events.
“This is the closest thing to a castle we have in the Twin Cities, and it made my wedding day absolutely magical. I loved everything about being at and working with Van Dusen. The t…” — Echo
#4 Glass House
4.6 ★★★★★ 290 reviews · Minneapolis, MN
Venue with high chairs featuring coffee drinks alongside avocado toast, and airy spaces.
“I'm a photographer and absolutely love whenever I get to photograph weddings here! I have photographed several weddings at Glasshouse and each time the team there has been wonderfu…” — Sarah
#5 THE GARDENS of Castle Rock
4.8 ★★★★★ 203 reviews · Northfield, MN
Outdoor event space with a stone fireplace for weddings and other celebrations.
“I shot a wedding at The Gardens in Fall of 2022; I hope to be back! Absolutely stunning venue! So many options for photos and being outside! The tent is so nice to have for the rec…” — Amy
#6 The Garden Canal Park
3.8 ★★★★☆ 646 reviews · Duluth, MN
Loft-like event space with exposed ceilings & brickwork hosting weddings & other functions.
“We got married at the Garden in December and we're so happy with our choice of venue! It was perfect for our size of wedding (we had ~240 guests), we decided to keep it simple deco…” — Makella
#7 The Regency Venue
4.8 ★★★★★ 153 reviews · St Cloud, MN
Sophisticated event venue offering an atrium with a water fountain, exposed brick, and high ceilings.
“A true gem in the St. Cloud area! We had both our wedding ceremony and reception at The Regency and couldn’t be happier with our decision. From the first meeting touring the space …” — Abbey
#8 Bloom Lake Barn
4.7 ★★★★★ 170 reviews · Shafer, MN
Rustic reception space featuring outdoor areas for ceremonies and receptions alongside a timbered interior.
“Bloom Lake Barn was the perfect place for our wedding! The communication with Monique was great, & the tables were all set up & ready to go when we got there in the morning. The br…” — Grace
#9 North Garden Theater
4.7 ★★★★★ 150 reviews · St Paul, MN
Neighborhood event venue featuring a bar and a stage for performances and parties.
“We got married and had our reception there on 4/15 and it was MAGICAL. The owners’ theater background was immensely helpful and the venue was perfect for our needs! All our friends…” — Molly
#10 Trellis Weddings & Events
4.8 ★★★★★ 123 reviews · Stillwater, MN
Wedding venue featuring a lush garden and providing planning services.
“Wedding of our dreams! Trellis is such beautiful, well maintained and magical place to get married. I am so thankful we found this place after canceling our bigger traditional wedd…” — Allison