The Barn at our Minnesota wedding and event venue

Expect Excellent Service and a Seamless Experience

We want to make your experience at our Minnesota farm wedding venue as extraordinary as possible. We want to ensure each event we host is seamless and stress-free for our couples and their guests. We provide oodles of support, tools, and resources from the moment you sign the contract through your big day, including transparent pricing and answers to frequently asked questions. Our property also includes a long list of amenities to make your special day the best it can be.

Outdoor wedding ceremony with a view of the wildflower field at at our our barn wedding venue in Minnesota

We’ve helped hundreds of couples bring their day to life at Crooked Willow, and we’d love to do the same for you. From your first message to your wedding day, we’re here with quick, thoughtful support every step of the way.

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Derek and Jody, Owners of Crooked Willow Wedding & Event Center

A Family-Owned Business That Cares

We didn’t plan to open a wedding venue, and we don’t have investors to keep happy. We host weddings because we want to! We attract kind and grateful couples, so it’s easy for us to give you our very best. We understand the gravity and importance of YOUR wedding day. You don’t get a “do-over” and we know it.

Property Amenities

Lots of Fun Extras Without Extra Fees
Bridal party getting their hair done by local stylists

Enjoy All-Inclusive Wedding Facilities

  • Exclusive access to over 7,000 sq. ft. of climate-controlled indoor space & over 17 acres outdoors.
  • Three ceremony locations: indoor (2) & outdoor (1) options available.
  • Two on-site, climate-controlled wedding party suites, one featuring hair and makeup stations.
  • Barn access throughout the day for family pictures and gathering with loved ones.
  • Access to the barn’s private bar for social hour, separate from guests.
  • Single-level, climate-controlled event space at our Grand Willow Event Center.
  • Idyllic landscapes & impressive backdrops for memorable photos.
Outdoor ceremony location with expansive views

Relax with Venue Conveniences

  • High quality seating and tables – white-padded, resin chairs for the ceremony and rustic-wood, X-back chairs with 60″ round tables for your wedding reception – all set up to your specifications.
  • Private area for caterers to work without interrupting guests.
  • Large parking lot for plenty of convenient guest parking.
  • Golf cart available for guests who need assistance.
  • Crooked Willow team members onsite throughout the event.
  • Large bar with bartenders included.
  • Indoor bathrooms (ADA compliant).
  • No hidden fees. (While there are no additional Crooked Willow service fees or taxes, a $500 refundable damage deposit and event insurance policy required.)

Wedding & Event Professionals

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Catering & Bar Services

There’s no guest count or spending minimum, so you can make your event as upscale or casual as you desire. See our exclusive preferred catering list, and request their pricing upfront. No surprises. No gotchas.

Vendors We Love

View our trusted vendors for everything you need. From transportation, stylists, music and photography and videography to capture every precious moment, you can be sure you’re working with the best in the business.

“Crooked Willow is absolutely amazing
and the most breathtaking place to host a wedding.”

Denise C | WeddingWire

Awards and Associations
Winner 2024 Reader's Choice Best of the Lakes Area
Wedding Wire Couples' Choice Award
The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame Award
The Knot Best of Weddings Award