The rustic barn wedding trend has taken the bridal world by storm, offering couples a charming combination of pastoral elegance and down-to-earth simplicity. This trend captures the essence of a nostalgic romance, with weathered wood beams, twinkling fairy lights, and sweeping vistas. No one does it better than northern Minnesota.
Embracing the beauty of imperfection, Minnesota barn wedding venues provide a unique alternative to more traditional options, allowing couples to create a timeless aesthetic. Here are some of our favorite Northern Minnesota barn wedding venues, where love and nature intertwine.
1. Skjerven Barn
From the outdoor patio and firepit to the charmingly rustic interior, Skjerven Barn is everything you are looking for in a Minnesota barn wedding venue just outside of Thief River Falls.
2. Ivy Black Weddings & Events
Located just outside of Duluth, this contemporary black barn has a different (yet equally appealing) aesthetic than some of the other Minnesota barn wedding venues on our list. If you love the look of black siding (we do!!) and want a contemporary twist on a barn wedding in northern Minnesota, this is it.
3. Barn in the Woods
One of the newer contenders in the Minnesota barn wedding arena, Barn in the Woods, located in Bovey, just outside of Grand Rapids, combines modern amenities with old-world charm. From the polished concrete floors to the soaring timber beams and chandeliers, Barn in the Woods is as close to perfect as you can get.
4. Barn at Five Lakes Resort
The wedding barn at Five Lakes Resort is every couple’s dream. From saying “I do” in front of a 200-year-old oak tree and post-ceremony photos by the lake to dancing the night away in a rustic white barn, if you are looking to get married near Frazee, be sure to check out this place.
5. The Barn at Stoney Hills
Another new build, this timber frame barn has all the modern conveniences you need at your wedding while oozing rustic charm. It offers a three-sided loft with a sweeping staircase, a covered patio with whiskey barrel tables and fireplaces, pizza ovens, and even a sweet tree swing.
6. Gathered Oaks
The tried-and-true Gathered Oaks combines the romance of a lakeside wedding ceremony with the charm of a reception just a few steps away in a rustic barn. This gorgeous Minnesota barn wedding venue in Alexandria is a fan favorite.
7. Crooked Tree Acres
Slightly off the beaten path, Crooked Tree Acres in Parkers Prairie has everything you need in one spot. In addition to their wedding barn, they have a charming silo and both indoor and outdoor ceremony sites.
8. The Barn at Dunvilla
With breathtaking views of Lake Lizzie, the Barn at Dunvilla welcomes couples to celebrate their nuptials in a magical setting full of history and rustic charm.
10. Stone Hill Farm
From the weathered white paint to the sweeping views of the Minnesota countryside, Stone Hill Farm is both modern and timeless. Rustic and achingly beautiful. The perfect place to start your life together.
11. Ivory North
125-year-old barn + 40 rolling acres + open-air pavilion = Ivory North and one fantastic Minnesota wedding barn venue. If your idea of a dream wedding is an antique barn with a modern flair, look no further than Ivory North.
12. Canosia Grove
A working farm and cidery (yum!), Canosia Grove offers a rustic setting with twinkle lights in the barn and a fire pit for cool evenings. As an added bonus, how cool would it be to gift your guests with hard cider from the farm as a parting gift?!
While the above 12 are our fantastic barn wedding venue options, we couldn’t stop. We wrote a part two, with 9 more barn wedding venues here.
