10 Best Micro Wedding Venues in Minneapolis
While micro weddings became popular during the COVID-19 pandemic due to the necessity of smaller gatherings, it looks like this wedding trend is continuing to grow in popularity. According to the New York Times and the Knot, micro weddings are on the rise, with 13 percent of couples are hosting micro weddings with 50 guests or fewer, and 48 percent are considering having a micro wedding.
Loosely defined as an intimate gathering with 10-50 guests, micro weddings can allow couples to create a more personalized wedding experience and save costs. Smaller guest lists means more room in the budget to focus on aesthetics, food, and overall guest experience.
If you’re looking to host a micro wedding wedding in Minneapolis, there are a lot of options for venues that either specialize in smaller events or offer specific packages for intimate celebrations. Read on for the best micro wedding venues in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Micro Wedding Venues in Minneapolis
1. The Bakken Museum
The Bakken Museum, located on the shore of Bde Maka Ska, is home to the West Winds Mansion, pristine gardens and lawns, and a rooftop patio. This venue offers indoor and outdoor rental options, and includes various amenities like A/V equipment, tables and chairs, and linens. As an added bonus for booking the Bakken, they’ll gift you a year-long dual membership to the museum starting the day of your wedding!
Address: 3537 Zenith Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55416
Capacity: 50 – 100
Price range: $6,000
2. The Annex
If you’re looking for a contemporary garden-inspired venue, the Annex might be just what you’re looking for. Located in the vibrant Lyn-Lake neighborhood, this venue is known for its beautiful aesthetics and flexible rental options. Rentals include an on-site venue manager, use of their AV system, and complimentary customized layouts.
Address: 2748 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Capacity: 10 – 100
Prince range: $250/hour – $3900+
3. Aster Café
For the couples who want a venue that will take care of the food and beverages, look no further than The Aster Cafe. Located in historic Saint Anthony Main, this romantic cafe has a European courtyard that overlooks the Mississippi River and city skyline. With six different space options to choose from, including cozy indoor rooms to a custom-made tent for outdoor gatherings, there is something for every couple to enjoy. Amenities include a day-of coordinator, tables and chairs, and two getting ready suites.
Address: 125 SE Main St, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Capacity: 40 – 200
Prince range: $1,000 – $3500 (excluding food and beverage fees)
4. Lyndale Park Gardens
Lyndale Park, which is adjacent to Lake Harriet, hosts some beautiful gardens, including the Annual-Perennial Garden, the Peace Garden and the Rose Garden. Any of the gardens provide a beautiful backdrop for an intimate wedding ceremony. Wedding permits are available through Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board, and are issued for 1, 3, or 6 hours only (which includes set-up, rehearsal, photos, etc.)
Address: 4124 Roseway Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55409
Capacity: 30 – 200 (depending on how much time)
Prince range: $109.03 for 1 hour
5. Copper Hen
Copper Hen Cakery and Kitchen is perfect for couples looking for an all-inclusive venue. This cozy farm-to-table restaurant in the Whittier neighborhood is known for their commitment to sourcing local ingredients as well as their delicious dishes. Copper Hen’s all-inclusive wedding package includes a 5-course meal, unlimited tap beer, house wine and bubbly.
Address: 2515 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Capacity: 40 – 140
Prince range: $9600 – $17400
6. Mother Co., Plants
Located on the first floor of the Northwind lofts, Mother Co., Plants is perfect for couples searching for a venue that’s out of the ordinary. This plant shop / event space offers lush greenery and soft light, as well as free onsite parking and flexible rental options. Each rental package two scheduled walkthroughs, coordination and event support, and access to their Bluetooth microphone and music system.
Address: 2400 N. 2nd street, Minneapolis, MN
Capacity: 50
Price range: contact directly for a personalized quote
7. The Lynhall
The Lynhall is known for its intimate, customizable layouts and excellent in-house catering service. With 3 private event spaces available (The Ambleside Room, The Linney, and The Cafe) and the option for a full buyout, it can accommodate a range of needs and aesthetics. All options include service staff, and the venue takes care of set up, and clean up.
Address: 2640 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Capacity: 35 – 150+
Price range: $2,500 – $7,500
8. American Swedish Institute
From a castle, to a contemporary cultural center, to a courtyard, The American Swedish Institute offers a variety of one-of-a-kind venue options in one metro location. Located in the Phillips West neighborhood of Minneapolis, the ASI is known for providing a gorgeous backdrop for weddings of all sizes and asethetics. Wedding rentals include indoor tables and chairs, parking, A/V equipment, outdoor furniture and lights, and a getting ready space.
Address: 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Capacity: 25 – 300
Prince range: contact directly for a personalized quote
9. The Arthouse
The Arthouse is a women-owned event space located in the Machine Specialties Manufacturing Co building. The venue has much to offer with a getting ready space, a kitchen, backyard patio, onsite parking and more! This charming and cozy space is truly a hidden gem.
Address: 4400 N Lyndale Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55412
Capacity: 80-100
Prince range: contact directly for a personalized quote
10. Brother Justus Whiskey Company
Brother Justus is a whiskey distillery with modern touches located in Northeast Minneapolis. It offers flexible rental options, and has an outdoor area that overlooks Columbia Golf Course. The space was thoughtfully designed with accessibility in mind and is perfect for whiskey lovers.
Address: 3300 5th St NE Suite B, Minneapolis, MN 55418
Capacity: 90
Price range: $1,000 – $5,000 (not including beverage minimums)
Conclusion
If you prioritize intentionality, customization, and being fully present with your guests, a micro wedding might be the perfect fit for you.
I hope you enjoyed this list of the 10 best micro wedding venues in Minneapolis. To book me for your micro wedding, reach out here!
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Feedback I gave directly to mother Co about my wedding on 7/11/2026 is below. I will be updating this review after the owners respond to my feedback.
Firstly, I adore mother co’s plants, vibes, and the small business you run. I’m grateful for the opportunity to look into having my wedding here. Carly was wonderful to work with and she made sure the vibe was beautiful and things ran smoothly during the event.
The feedback I mostly want to focus our discussion on is the two safety features and one event room you need to make adjustments for.
The event room – I inquired and then made it very clear that we did want to use the store space during cocktail hour. I planned my event around this. At this point, more than half of the venue I paid for was unusable day of and that was incredibly disappointing. If you offer using the store space as part of the event, it needs to be habitable and accessible.
The stairs leading to the courtyard were noted as unsafe for multiple of my guests. Similarly to the store room, you need to make this safe and accessible. Thank goodness nobody was hurt – I purchased venue insurance, not because it was required by your staff/contract, but because I wanted to cover my butt. You need to make that staircase work better with the doors. You also need to make clear the need for venue insurance for future events.
The air conditioning was honestly worthless. I was told the event would be cool. That’s what I told my guests in anticipation of the event and that’s what should have happened. I understand there was a heat wave, but you had forecasts. You could have taken care of this ahead of time and you did not. It was cooler outside in the sunny 95+ degree weather than inside at the wedding. One of my guests went back to the hotel and changed midway through our event. One of my guests that does not have a filter, told me this was a wedding venue from hell. My guests didn’t have the energy to stand during cocktail hour because of the heat, so out caterer took it upon themselves to present dinner 45 minutes early because everyone was sitting. It felt like the event was about to completely flop at that point and I started to tell people to go outside if they’re too hot. My sister ordered hand fans to be doordashed to the venue and it helped.
I really want to support what you guys are doing with the event option you offer. I want to be able to say “I had my wedding at mother co and I loved it. I would highly recommend” but at this point, I do not. Your inaction in anticipation of our venue temperature has lead directly to this experience for me and my guests. I cannot repeat my wedding and your venue lead to a bad experience for many of my guests. In an effort to allow other brides insight into mother Co weddings, I will be placing reviews of my experience. It’s unfortunate to say, but at this point, you are not prepared to be a wedding venue.
Ben, one of the owners was kind enough to listen to me in person about this.
At this time, mother Co has provided me a discount on a couple of plants (pictured), refunded the $60ish cost of the fans, and offered a complimentary attendance to their next reiki event for me and my husband. Considering the cost of hosting my wedding at mother Co was $4000+, I’ve asked for a meaningful partial refund and requested that they make changes to their event hospitality based on my feedback as well.