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Michelle Bredeson
Michelle Bredeson
Owner

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17 years in business

We speak English

Medium team (11-20 members)

Welcome to Carlos Creek, an all-inclusive wedding, award winining venue located in the heart of the Alexandria Lakes Community in Minnesota. Our story began in 1999 when Carlos Creek Winery planted its first vines, quickly becoming a must-see destination in Minnesota for its award-winning wines and beautiful landscaping. In 2000, we constructed The Grand Hall, which originally served as a horse stable and indoor riding arena. Since then, we have undergone multiple renovations, with the latest in Winter/Spring 2021, making us the best wedding venue in Minnesota for 2020, 2021, and 2022.

Our property continued to grow in 2019 with the addition of 22 Northmen Brewing Company, adding a unique pairing of craft beer to our craft wine. This coming summer, we are excited to introduce the latest expansion of our beer canning production building and remodeled brewery.

At Bold North Cellars, we are more than just a venue. We provide an all-inclusive wedding experience that eliminates the hassle of planning your special day. We offer a wide variety of on-site craft wine and beer, with the ability to add cocktails. We have a personal floral and design specialist, pre and post shuttle service, event staff to aid in creating a day-of timeline, an all-inclusive caterer, and an all-in-one location for your ceremony, social hour, and reception.

We also offer an indoor ceremony and social hour space, a complimentary mock wedding experience to explore menu and floral inclusions, transparent pricing with no hidden fees, endless photo backdrops with 190 acres of vineyards, woods, and manicured grounds, and a place to return to for anniversary celebrations.

Our team has years of event management experience, and we are dedicated to providing you and your guests with an unforgettable wedding experience. Contact us today for more information and to schedule a tour. Let us share our expertise with you and make your special day one to remember.

FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$8,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$10,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Transportation

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$7

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

100

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Brewery
Farm/Ranch
Winery

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

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Reviews of Carlos Creek

Weddingwire
4.8/5 71 reviews
Google
4.2/5 15 reviews
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208A246Fb49E4Bde9E5A2519Fa80B3508Ec128F2 Sent on 10/03/2022
4.8 out of 5 rating

Incredible Wedding Venue- Bold North Cellars, Alexandria MN

We had the most incredible wedding experience with Bold North Cellars. The planning process is so well thought out, and the director and her team of coordinators are so detailed and take care of all the logistics leading up to, and on the wedding day. I’ve been a part of many weddings and knew I wanted my day to be stress free and knew the value that the wedding package offered by Bold North Cellars brings to the entire bridal party. It was worth every penny not to have to set up tables or décor, meet/coordinate with vendors, or worry about any of the logistics on wedding day. I relaxed and had fun with my friends/family and truly enjoyed the day. The entire Bold North staff was great to work with and they made sure that our day was perfect.
The space is stunning, inside, and out. Minnesota weather can be unpredictable, so having a backup indoor space was very important. Our day ended up being beautiful, and the natural cathedral, our outdoor photos, and the social hour on the Creekside deck turned out beautiful. The Grand Hall is beautiful, and so unique compared to venues in the area. I was speechless when seeing our space for the first time and everyone is still talking about how gorgeous the wedding was from the ceremony space, social area, and the reception. The food was great (the garlic mashed potatoes are seriously the best), and the staff served our 280+ plated dinner without a hitch. Our coordinator and the entire staff were attentive to us and our guests all evening, and everyone was so grateful for the shuttle bus service (included in the wedding package - huge bonus) back to the hotels at the end of the night.
Planning a wedding requires a lot of decisions, and this was by far THE BEST decision we made. Our day was perfect, and we will be forever grateful for Bold North Cellars, and the incredible team that took care of us and our guests on our special day. Thank you! xx A&K
Abby
Abby Sent on 09/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Perfect Day, Thanks to Carols Creek Staff

We had the most perfect wedding day, and it was all thanks to the staff at Carlos Creek. From our initial venue tour to the end of the wedding night, the staff was nothing but attentive, helpful, and kind. One of the main reasons we chose this venue was their promise of "doing it all." We did not want our family or bridal party to have to put in work on our wedding day, and the staff did an amazing job of making that happen. The event team, especially Shelby, did such a great job throughout the planning process as well ensuring all of our questions were answered. Our family and guests had nothing but wonderful things to say about the staff, and we are very grateful for every person at Carlos Creek for giving us the easiest, most beautiful, and best wedding day ever! Thank you!
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Ciara Sent on 09/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

We had a blast at our wedding at Bold North Cellars.

My husband and I got married at Bold North Cellars three weeks ago and it was amazing. Britt was incredibly helpful throughout the entire planning process. She was always available to answer a quick email and did a fantastic job coordinating everything on the day of the wedding. Every element of the day went smoothly, and our guests are still talking about what a beautiful venue BNC is. I can't thank the staff enough for going out of their way to make it a special day for us. Britt was so organized, which made it so much easier for Nate and I during the planning process. We were living in Ohio for the past year and unable to make it to Alexandria very often, and Britt was super accommodating and met via Zoom when possible. I would absolutely recommend having your wedding at Bold North Cellars.
Dave
Dave Sent on 10/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

What a beautiful space

I always enjoy doing events here, they are always stunning and the staff are great to work with!
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Lonnie Sent on 09/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating

An unbelievable wedding experience.

Our Daughter recently got married here, and our entire experience was unbelievably fantastic! They're personal coordinator was Emma Groningen, and from the time we walked through the door Friday afternoon for practice until the time we walked out Saturday night after the reception/dance, Emma had a smile glued to her face the entire time. I'm convinced that my Daughter's smile was bigger during pictures because of experiencing less worry/stress because Emma took care of that worry/stress for them. A huge thank you to Carlos Creek Winery, particularly to Emma for making our Daughters special day fantastic!
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Danielle Sent on 08/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing! Beautiful Property- Fantastic Staff

We had an AMAZING wedding experience with Bold North Cellars. Both the indoor and outdoor spaces are beautiful- well kept & decorated great. Fresh floral that went with the season, and you could tell they took pride in their event space. They have so many great places for photos- you could literally spend hours taking photos on their property in different areas, and you will not be disappointed!

Everyone we worked with in planning our wedding (even with all the changes due to COVID) were very polite and understanding, and you could tell they really wanted to help you plan your dream wedding. Their packages may seem expensive up front to some- however the inclusions are wonderful! Being able to choose from their options of beautiful fresh floral center pieces and decorations was huge for someone that isn't very creative and doesn't enjoy decorating. I went in with a vision, and they made it happen, They let you customize pretty much anything and are very accommodating! Also the package included transportation via coach bus to local hotels- how awesome that your guests dont have to worry about driving that night and that you as a bride dont have to coordinate with the bus company- as your wedding coordinator does all of the behind the scenes work for you! Speaking of wedding coordinator, one of the biggest things I reccomend to future brides is to have a wedding coordinator- and guess what! Bold North Cellars wedding package included they your own personal coordinator to work with- ours was Kelsey- and she was FANTASTIC.

I also wanted to let you know that our experience with Kelsey was phenomenal. Truly she stepped in when we really needed someone and you was so organized, easy to work with, and never made us feel like a bother. Communication with Kelsey was also clear and prompt, as well as professional. You could tell Kelsey genuinely cared about our experience on our wedding day. She was phenomenal to work with in both the planning stages as well as the day of.

I do also want to point out that Kelsey went above and beyond as a coordinator on our day. The hospitality she showed us, our family, & guests was wonderful. She was checking in frequently to see what we needed, to update us on time, and to answer any questions the bridal party had. The biggest thing that sure made us feel special was immediately after our ceremony when we were signing our marriage license, Kelsey came up and congratulated us and asked what she could get us to drink. She came back with drinks for both of us and said “cheers to the new mr & mrs” and although that may seem like something so small, it was the little acts of kindness like this that made us feel so special and feel confident in our decision to have our wedding with Bold North Cellars & Kelsey. She went out of our way to make our wedding day perfect, effortless on our end, & all we could have dreamed of. And always had a smile on her face.

We had an amazing day that we will never forget. The staff did a great job and many guests even commented on how smart and safe the venue was covid wise & not to mention how gorgeous it was. Highly recommend having a wedding here!
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Sheena Sent on 11/30/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Vineyard wedding dream!

Carlos Creek Winery had the perfect backdrop for a beautiful evening. We loved that we could celebrate in a few different spots on the property so that our guests also had an evolving experience. The venue was well equipped with great connections in the Alexandria,MN area in order to get flowers organized and a wedding designer (who was also fantastic). Our on the day organizer, Melissa did a fantastic job helping to help keep things on track up to- and on the wedding day. Her and her team were fast and efficient to ensure everything was set up for our day, after there was a wedding the day before. I was very happy when I arrived to the venue to see that everything was set out as had been requested. The wedding day can be very stressful, but Melissa made everything come together and reassured me that everything is perfect. I am sure there are issues that came up that I didn't even know about. They just fixed it and made sure the night was perfect. We will never forget the end of the night having them join us in our final song of purple rain! On my father in law's death bed, he shared with me that our wedding was one of the best experiences of his life. He will never forget the beautiful outdoor ceremony spot, or the prime rib! Thank you Carlos Creek Winery and everyone who contributed to making our wedding as wonderful as we expected.
Chelsey
Chelsey Sent on 10/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the BEST!!

There are not enough words to describe how absolutely AMAZING Michelle and the whole team at Carlos Creek Winery is!! From the moment we decided to have our wedding at CCW through even today, they have been SO incredibly thorough and extremely quick to respond!! Even through trying times during a pandemic, Michelle and the CCW team made everything so seamless and easy. They made our day so, so perfect in every way possible!! I still can’t believe just how perfect they made EVERYTHING!! Mary, the amazing florist they use, is hands down the BEST at what she does also!! Her work quite literally took everyone’s breath away!! The entire venue is simply stunning and there’s no other venue like it!! We are beyond thankful that we chose Carlos Creek as our wedding venue and we truly can’t say enough about absolutely every beautiful detail. We could never thank Michelle and the whole team enough for EVERYTHING!!!!
Andrea
Andrea Sent on 05/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Start to Finish

Carlos Creek was absolutely amazing to work with. They handled everything and made things incredibly easy
Avery
Avery Sent on 03/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

More than an amazing venue...

We had an incredible wedding at Carlos Creek Winery! They made planning and the day of so simple and very enjoyable. The grounds are beautiful! Mary, the on-site florist is also amazing. We got so many compliments on how beautiful everything was and Mary was a huge part of that. Also the day of coordinator service is the best thing ever. We brought a box of decorations (they have a ton of stuff you don’t need much) and our coordinator put it all up and did an amazing job. My husband and I and our families truly had zero work to do on our wedding day. Everything was so lovely, thanks Carlos Creek!
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Here at Class Act, we have been entertaining wedding guests for over 30 years. As you would guess we get everywhere. We particularly enjoy the beautiful facility and the professional staff. They know it is all about the total experience guests have and we help create those great memories by working hand in hand for a memorable experience.

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Carlos Creek Winery is a peaceful, romantic, classy yet rustic setting for both your Ceremony and Reception. Its perfect for you special day! As a vender, providing unique wedding services (live wedding paintings), I cannot express how beautiful the setting and scenery here at Carlos creek winery. The large indoor reception area to the beautiful horse stables and the outdoor Cathedral ceremony area. Also an Amazing place to visit, taste the local wine, listen to live music, take a tour, and simply relax.

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Carlos Creek Winery is a beautiful venue for your wedding and we really enjoy working with the staff there.

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Carlos Creek frequently asked questions

Carlos Creek includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
  • Transportation
Carlos Creek includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Carlos Creek includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Carlos Creek for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Brewery
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Winery
Carlos Creek offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Carlos Creek offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Carlos Creek offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Carlos Creek offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Carlos Creek is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
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