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Price range: $2,450 - $3,200 Price range: $2,450 - $3,200
Couples usually spend $2,800 Couples usually spend $2,800
Reception
$4,000 starting price
Bar service
$5 per person
Reception
$4,000 starting price
Bar service
$5 per person

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About

A premier wedding venue in Osakis, Minnesota, Crooked Willow is committed to helping couples create extraordinary wedding celebrations and memories that last a lifetime. Owned and operated by husband and wife duo Derek and Jody Virkus, this one-of-a-kind venue combines lovable classic charm with modern amenities. The ideal setting for your most memorable occasion, Crooked Willow is the perfect choice for couples wishing to exchange vows while surrounded by rustic elegance.

Facilities and Capacity

Nestled on over 17 sprawling acres, Crooked Willow comfortably seats up to 350 of your closest friends and family. Couples have the option of hosting their ceremony and/or reception either indoors in the venue's 6,000-square-foot Event Center, with its neutral-toned pallet wall and chandeliers, or outdoors under a beautiful metal arbor that can be decorated with floral décor to enhance its rustic beauty.

Services Offered

Couples who entrust their union to Crooked Willow benefit from a wide array of wedding-related services. Options include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Consultation
  • Liability insurance
  • Preferred vendors
  • Setup
  • Wireless internet

Cuisine

Crooked Willow’s talented culinary team prides itself on providing couples and their guests with excellent cuisine and outstanding service. Couples may choose from six different caterers that range in buffet, family, plated, or station serving style options. For a truly delightful dining experience, their preferred caterers provide the following catering services:

  • Tastings
  • Server(s)
  • Hors d'oeuvres

Other Facilities

Crooked Willow features a variety of versatile spaces for couples to utilize during their wedding celebration. This venue also features two fully-furnished wedding suites for wedding day preparation and a barn like you have never seen before which is used as a gathering space for family during pictures. With a full bar in the upper level of the barn, it serves as a unique space for a private wedding party social hour after your ceremony.

Other Services

Couples are more than welcome to include bar services with their once-in-a-lifetime wedding celebration. Said services include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Bartender(s)
  • Open bar
  • Cash bar
  • House beer
  • Specialty beer
  • House liquor
  • Premium liquor
  • House wine
  • Specialty wine
  • Outside alcohol
  • Signature drink
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Frequently asked questions

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?

$4,000

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

$4,000

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

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$5

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

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

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Farm/Ranch

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

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

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
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 Crooked Willow

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46 Reviews
100% recommend it
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    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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Crooked Willow is a highly recommended wedding venue in the Minnesota lakes area. Reviewers praise the beautiful and rustic atmosphere of the venue. Derek and Jody, the owners, are commended for their excellent communication and helpfulness throughout the planning process. The venue offers on-site amenities for a stress-free wedding day, including spacious suites for getting ready. Guests appreciate the convenience of having all wedding festivities in one place and the stunning backdrop for photos. The staff is described as friendly and accommodating, ensuring a smooth and memorable wedding experience.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Crooked Willow is a highly recommended wedding venue in the Minnesota lakes area. Reviewers praise the beautiful and rustic atmosphere of the venue. Derek and Jody, the owners, are commended for their excellent communication and helpfulness throughout the planning process. The venue offers on-site amenities for a stress-free wedding day, including spacious suites for getting ready. Guests appreciate the convenience of having all wedding festivities in one place and the stunning backdrop for photos. The staff is described as friendly and accommodating, ensuring a smooth and memorable wedding experience.

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Kenzie M. Sent on 11/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue!!

Your search for the perfect wedding venue in the Minnesota lakes area is over!! Crooked Willow is such a unique, rustic and beautiful venue that we’ve gotten continual comments on well after our wedding on!! Derek and Jody were also fantastic to work with! Very responsive to all the emails I sent with questions! The day of our wedding, the weather didn’t quite cooperate and it had rained. Derek came to my bridal suite at 9 am, explained what he could do in the time left before the ceremony. We were so appreciative that he was able to move the ceremony indoors the morning of our big day! We got amazing comments from guests that people almost liked it inside at their dinner tables better, since they could see the ceremony better. The best part about Crooked Willow is you can have all our wedding festivities all in one place!! I could go on and on but bottom line is Crooked Willow and Jody and Derek are absolutely amazing!!
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Michael E. Sent on 09/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Day

This was an absolutely amazing and perfect place to celebrate the most important day of our lives! Derek and Jody were great to work with and helped make our day so special. Communication was made easy, everything was organized as well which made for no surprises on the day of.
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Amanda J. Sent on 09/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Just Amazing

Not only is Crooked Willow an absolutely beautiful location to get married at but they have everything you need onsite to make your wedding day easy and stress free. All my bridesmaids loved the large bridal suite and the guys had a blast hanging out in Trappers Lodge. We have had so many guests share how fun and beautiful the property is. Jody and Derek were great to work with through the planning process and were so quick to respond to any questions or concerns.
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Crooked Willow frequently asked questions

Crooked Willow includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Crooked Willow includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Crooked Willow includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Crooked Willow for wedding events is known for:
  • Farm/Ranch
Crooked Willow offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Crooked Willow offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Crooked Willow offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Crooked Willow offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Tables
Crooked Willow is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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