Wedding bells or loon calls? Fancy floral arrangements at the altar or aspen, pine and birch surrounding the congregation? Ceremony in a solemn church or at sunset on a lake shore? We could say these decisions are easy ones to make, but perhaps that’s because we’ve found our Top 10 Northern Minnesota Wedding Resorts. The Land of 10,000 Lakes proves to be a fairytale setting for the beautiful bride and dashing groom. You’re getting married at the edge of Lake Superior, or Gull Lake, or Lake Bemidji, or…you might get so caught up in the Northwoods charm that you say “I doooooo” in a true Minnesota accent. We won’t judge.
You are about to embark on the most exhilarating path you’ve ever encountered and there’s no better way to start the journey than by holding your wedding ceremony at our No. 1 pick, Bluefin Bay Resort on Lake Superior - voted Minnesota’s Favorite Resort by Minnesota Monthly magazine! Learn More
Many resorts claim to make your very special day hassle-free, but what we love about our No. 2 spot is that they really have thought of everything! No matter the season, Cragun’s Resort will help you plan every detail and then require that all you do is sit back and enjoy… Learn More
Breezy Point Resort calls itself a true northern Minnesota lakeside resort and it’s hard to disagree. Your destination wedding at our No. 3 spot will have you wishing you could hold a wedding celebration there every year! Learn More
Fly on the wings of love – or land on one of Madden’s airstrips? Take a swing at love – or on The Classic, Minnesota’s only five-star golf course? Propose on the beach beneath a pearl white moon – or exchange vows beside the tranquil Gull Lake? At Madden’s on Gull Lake,… Learn More
We’ve heard of newlyweds being referred to as “love birds” but at our No. 5 spot, the couples reminded us more of “love loons!" Grand View Lodge arranges your northern destination wedding in true Minnesotan style from the ceremony to the lodging and activities. Learn More
Contrary to rumors, Northern Minnesota does not entirely shut down in the winter. In fact, many well-insulated weddings occur during this enchanting season. Through this and more, Lutsen Resort has proven itself worthy of our No. 6 spot for a classic Minnesota wedding –… Learn More
Scene 1: The uneven ground is making your procession down the aisle tricky. Your heel gets stuck and stays there while the rest of you, wedding gown and all, falls forward. Everyone gasps in horror. Scene 2: As you process down the aisle, everyone gasps at how beautiful… Learn More
At some resorts, it seems like you have to take a number and wait in line just to have a beautiful lakeside wedding. But at Ruttger’s Birchmont Lodge, Lake Bemidji’s pristine shores and a history of family-ownership and operation mean individualized attention. Learn More
Finally – no frills, no flounces, no flourishes. Just pure, authentic woodlands scents and sounds and the rugged MN terrain for a playground. No, this is not the setting for a Boy Scout camping trip. It’s the scene for newlywed nature aficionados at Zippel Bay Resort! Learn More
Wedding bands, heels and black dress shoes, tuxedo and bridal gown, swimming suits, hiking boots, bug spray, fishing pole … Nope, there are no mistakes. We just thought we’d get the listed started for your Northern Minnesota destination wedding at Fair Hills Resort in the… Learn More
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