Emerald Ridge Weddings & Receptions

Emerald Ridge Weddings & Receptions is a campsite with a barn and banquet hall for couples’ weddings in the greater Minneapolis, Minnesota area. This outdoorsy and rustic venue offers two indoor spaces with the option of hosting an outdoor wedding ceremony. This venue can be found in Menomonie, Wisconsin, approximately one hour and 20 minutes from downtown Minneapolis.

Facilities and Capacity
Couples can invite up to 400 guests to their wedding at Emerald Ridge Weddings & Receptions. On this 360-acre estate, couples have many options for outdoor ceremonies. The most popular is the Grandview Point Ceremony. Couples can marry on an overlook with a view of treetops and rolling landscape in the distance. Surrounding this overlook are a few mature trees and plenty of open grassy space. The space itself is paved with a low railing and a few columns. White chairs can be set up on the grass to form an aisle for couples, as the sun sets behind them on their wedding day. From there, couples can choose to host their reception in the Rustic Oaks venue or the Legacy Barn. The Rustic Oaks venue is a pavilion-style building of natural wood, with two walls and two open sides. A roof with criss-crossing wooden beams protects couples and guests from rain and other unpleasant weather elements. The floor is paved with concrete and expands out from under the roof, making a perfect location for a cocktail hour or for venue overflow. The Legacy Barn Reception Building is a large white wooden building, painted to add modern class and elegance to this country venue. The Reception Building has three walls and one missing, with just support beams in its place, giving couples and guests a great view of their scenic surroundings.

Services Offered
Plenty of accommodating services await couples at this rustic barn venue. There is a bridal suite where couples can join members of their wedding party in getting ready for their big day. Couples can relax while they get ready, knowing that the event planning assistance offered by the professional staff members is paying off. These staff members also help with setup and clean up on the wedding day itself. Other services offered by this venue include:

• Accommodations
• Event rentals
• In-house catering
• Outside vendors
• Parking
• Pet friendly

Cuisine
This venue’s catering service includes a range of tasty dishes for a wedding reception. Couples can decide on menu items at a private tasting before the wedding day arrives. Catering can be served in the following styles:

• Buffet
• Cocktail reception
• Dessert
• Family style
• Hors d’oeuvres
• Plated
• Servers
• Stations

Accommodation
Camping and RV's are allowed on both venues. Hotels are just a short 6 miles away.

Other Services
Couples can use this venue for a ceremony and reception, but also a bridal shower, engagement party or rehearsal dinner. No matter the occasion, they will find event items available for their big day that include:

• Audio equipment
• Centerpieces
• Chair covers
• Chairs
• Dance floor
• Decor
• Tables