The hometown of Prince, Jucy Lucy cheeseburgers, and over 22 lakes, Minneapolis, MN has a number of enchanting spaces to make any wedding memorable. It's a great city for getting married any time of the year, offering snowy winters, warm summers, and picture-perfect autumns.
The City of Lakes is home to wetlands, creeks, waterfalls, and rivers. Needless to say, you'll be spoiled for choice when it comes to waterfront venues. Whether you'd prefer an industrial loft overlooking the Mississippi River or a stunning mansion on a serene lake, the options are almost endless. That said, there are also a number of beautiful barns, historic buildings, golf clubs, and event centers in the city or nearby.
Minneapolis has one of the most extensive public park systems in the US. There are biking and walking trails that venture through the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, Boom Island Park, and more. You can explore to your heart's content while enjoying the crisp, fresh air. During winters, you can even enjoy ice fishing, snowshoeing, ice skating, cross-country skiing, and sledding at many of the parks and lakes in the city.
You must be 18 years or older to get married in Minnesota. You'll need to obtain a marriage license, which will be valid for six months, before the wedding.
Minnesota does not abide by common-law marriage, so you will have to have a wedding ceremony with an authorized officiant for it to be legitimate.
Minneapolis is a highly accessible place thanks to an international airport in the middle of the Twin Cities. Your out-of-town guests will have no trouble flying in for the big day! Arriving by road and by rail are also affordable and convenient options.