The Best Minnesota Wedding Vendor Recommendations
After the post-engagement endorphin rush, the realities of planning a wedding set in. You need to evaluate your budget, determine who to invite, book a venue, find vendors available on your date and in your budget… the list goes on. One of the most time-consuming and difficult tasks of wedding planning can be booking your vendor team; we know it’s hard! That’s why we’ve compiled a list of recommended Minnesota Wedding Vendors.
Many couples turn to websites like The Knot/Wedding Wire and MN Bride as they begin looking for vendors. Here’s what you should know — these websites only post vendors that have paid to be listed. While these sites are an okay place to start, remember that the vendors shown are those who wanted to pay the price; they are not necessarily the best Minnesota wedding vendors.
To help you truly find the best vendors in the Minneapolis-St Paul area, we’re sharing a list of some of our favorites. This list is in no way the only vendors we recommend or work with. We have worked with so many more amazing vendors and we also love to work with new vendors! The vendors below simply stand out to us for the services they provide and couples’ experiences working with them.
Pro tip: The vendors you hire matter — they will make your day what it is, impacting everything from your comfort and stress level to the flow of the day and guest experience. So, instead of price shopping or hiring the first makeup artist or photographer or DJ you come across, take your time to choose vendors you trust and those that vibe with your personality!
Scroll below for a list of Minnesota wedding vendors you can be confident in, knowing they are trusted and recommended by a professional wedding planner.
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MINNESOTA WEDDING VENUES
Bavaria Downs — Chaska
The Beach Club — Minneapolis
The Blaisdell – Minneapolis
Bloom Lake Barn — Schafer
The Club at Golden Valley — Golden Valley
The Essence — Saint Paul
Grand View Lodge — Nisswa
Hutton House — Medicine Lake
Ivory North — Mora
JX Event Venue — Stillwater
Lafayette Club — Minnetonka
Machine Shop — Minneapolis
Royal Golf Club — Lake Elmo
Olympic Hills — Eden Prairie
Pinewood — Cambridge
Redeemed Farm — Scandia
Rustic Roots Winery — Scandia
The Skyroom — Redwing
The Whim — Minneapolis
Willow Brooke Farm — Redwing
Woodhaven — Cannon Falls
and a bonus — our two favorite Wisconsin wedding venues are The Aisling in Hudson, and La Pointe in Somerset, WI.
Willow Brooke Farm // Rachel Graff
The Lafayette Club // Marit Williams
A colorful summer bouquet designed by Agape Florals // HL Photo
We know contacting vendors to confirm availability and reviewing quotes and package inclusions is time-consuming and stressful. Let us take that to-do off your plate!
Couples who book our Partial and Full Planning services enjoy more free time as we do the research and outreach for you. We’ll vet each vendor and confirm they meet your needs, help you evaluate the top contenders, and facilitate the booking process.
WEDDING STATIONERY & CUSTOM SIGNAGE
Ceremony music provided by Ovation String Quartet // HL Photo
Ambient Entertainment had the dance floor packed at Kenzie + Sawyer’s Willow Brooke Farm Wedding // Rachel Graff
The list truly goes on! There are so many more vendors that you will rely on to bring your wedding day to life including catering and bar services, dessert vendors or bakeries, bridal boutiques and suit shops, alterations professionals… Let’s not forget transportation services, decor and rental companies, and other fun vendors like live painters or pet attendants.
Many couples choose to independently manage their vendor search, and we applaud you! We know researching vendors and ensuring they’re the best fit for your day takes time, and it can feel very daunting when you don’t know what to ask each vendor or how to assess their qualifications. Connecting with vendors on this list is a great place to start!
For busy couples looking to save time and peace of mind, a wedding planner will be your saving grace. We will research and vet potential vendor partners, and we only recommend those who are available on your date, within your budget, offering the services you need, and who have proven themselves to be personable, professional, and reliable. We make it easy for you to book the best vendor team!
HappiLily Events plans thoughtfully designed and crazy-fun weddings for couples dreaming of a wedding day as unique as it is memorable.
Whether you dream of getting married in a modern downtown venue, a romantic barn, or celebrating in your backyard, HappiLily Events will support you through the entire planning process, from budget-setting and vendor booking to refining your wedding design and organizing every last detail.
Stephanie and Levi’s Lafayette Club Wedding // Marit Williams
