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Minnetonka Orchards is a rustic winery wedding venue based in Minnetrista, Minnesota. It is perfect for the couple who is looking to escape the city and enjoy a scenic, country setting. With the option of hayrides and bonfires, among other activities, it is a one-of-a-kind location that will ensure your wedding is a one to remember.

Facilities and Capacities
Minnetonka Orchards has four event spaces available. Their North Woods tent is ideal for your reception, seating up to 350 guests. With additional picnic tables and endless scenic views, you and your guests can enjoy the fresh country air. Set among the woods, the grounds feature trails, apple trees, rose bushes and plenty of wide open space. A ceremony gazebo, screened-in gazebo, bridge and two barns are also available for your use, adding to the many picture-perfect locations the venue provides.

Services Offered
Minnetonka Orchards has a number of services available for your big day. With their pet friendly policy, you can have your furry friends take part in your special day! The venue also offers various event rentals so you can bring your wedding vision to life. Two chalkboards are available for permanent use, so you can personalize messages to your friends and family. Additional services Minnetonka Orchards can provide include the following:

  • Bridal suite
  • Liability insurance
  • Outside vendors
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • Dance floor
  • Drapery
  • Parking
  • Wheelchair access


Other Services
Minnetonka Orchards has many attractions on site. Owen’s Barnyard is ideal for the animal lover and your younger guests who would enjoy a petting zoo. A corn maze is also on the premises. While they do not offer in-house catering and bartending services, Minnetonka Orchards has plenty of vendor recommendations available so you don't have to stress. Their partnership with Lucky 13 Pub can provide you with beer, wine and liquor for your wedding.

History
Founded in 1976, Minnetonka Orchards is a family-own orchard that features 12 acres of apple orchards, making it a popular and fun destination. The orchard started hosting weddings in 2005 and since then has provided a 5,000 square foot tent for couples looking to host their special day.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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

Yes

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Transportation

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Winery

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

Reviews of Minnetonka Orchards

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Cassandra Sent on 07/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Our Perfect Apple Orchard Wedding

Kelly made everything an absolute breeze - many times so much so she had me in tears of relief throughout the planning process. Their staff made our guests and ourselves feel comfortable & they all went above and beyond to give us a beautiful day I cannot thank them enough. The day of coordinators were incredible & so patient, attentive & kind! Our guests are still raving about the venue & everything they have to offer from the brand new winery to the petting zoo to the outdoor yard games and space. The tent fit all 200 + of our guests comfortably & the mini donuts & hay ride they provided absolutely topped our perfect wedding off. It was absolutely whimsical & unique- A must for any couple seeking a beautiful romantic outdoor venue with a beautiful white marquee tent pre- equipped with all the necessities / extras you could want.
Huge thank you to Minnetonka Orchards, Kelly & her staff. You're a family valued business & your values showed strong while we worked with you - so from our family to yours we cannot thank you enough.
The Hendrickson's 06.22.2019
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Shayla Sent on 06/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

An AMAZING Wedding Establishment

The Minnetonka Orchards was exactly what we were looking for in our wedding venue. From the beautiful ceremony site to the picturesque reception tent/site, yard games and fire pit we could not have been happier! Kelly was awesome to work with as were the day of coordinators. Every request we had/inquired about Kelly was quick to help/solve to ensure our day was exactly what we wanted. The amount of compliments we had from guests was overwhelming - it sealed the deal we picked the perfect location to celebrate the beginning of our lives as husband and wife.
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Mike Sent on 05/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great venue for an indoor/outdoor reception!

Kelly was great throughout the entire planning process for our wedding reception. The orchard is the perfect setting for an indoor/outdoor reception (or any other event). The tent provides great space for inclement weather, too! We had 200 people plus a six-piece band, and there was tons of room for people to explore the grounds and enjoy the perfect weather.

We did run into an issue with ordering the orchard’s apple donuts. On the afternoon of our reception, it was discovered that the machine didn’t work, so we had to scramble to find a dessert to feed all of our guests. It worked out in the end, but the apple donuts would have been ideal.

Overall, I’d recommend this to anybody who wants a fairytale environment for a wedding reception. You really feel like you’ve escaped into an enchanted forest or something out of a Disney movie.
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Stacy Sent on 05/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding

Everything was absolute perfection. Gorgeous venue, flexible staff, surpassed all hopes and expectations.
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Timothy Sent on 03/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Minnetonka Orchards is outstanding!

Beautiful venue! Was married there in the autumn of 2017. Kelly and her husband were great to work with; accommodating and generous with their time. They both worked very hard to make sure things went as we wanted. Our guests raved about the apple cider(mixed with Fireball whiskey for some). Our photographer was Kelly Morin, she captured so many wonderful moments. The event was catered by Lucky's 13, glowing reviews from guests, especially the green beans and popovers. Pictures and food were both top notch. My wife and I were thrilled with our wedding and would recommend Minnetonka Orchards to anyone!
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Amber Sent on 09/17/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Minnetonka Orchards was exactly what we were looking for for our summer wedding. Everything was absolutely beautiful..from the woodsy ceremony site to the awesome reception tent. It was the perfect place for the vision we had for our special day. The bride and grooms barns were great (the bridal barn had A/C!!), the ceremony site was intimate, the outdoor games and bonfire pit were perfect and the reception tent was spacious and beautiful. We had our first dance outside on the cute dance floor, which made it even more unique and special. Everyone was entertained and we got so many compliments on how fun the day was! There were so many great places to take photos and plenty of space to set up our photo guestbook, s’mores, popcorn and candy bar and everything else. The fairy lights and flowers outside were beautiful and created a very special ambiance at night. Kelly was amazing to work with! She was so helpful with all of our questions and concerns and very responsive. She was very flexible and the staff was wonderful to work with as well. Everyone was so nice and made us feel so comfortable during the planning process and day of the wedding. They even let us set up a day early and pick things up the day after (since there were no events going on either day), which was a life saver! Thank you Kelly and staff for making our day absolutely wonderful!! We highly recommend Minnetonka Orchards!
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Sara Sent on 09/17/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Kelly and her team are incredible! She made us feel at home and was very personable. The Carly’s were awesome day of coordinators and made sure we had what we needed. The venue is perfect for an outdoor wedding. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to start our life together.
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Devin Sent on 07/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Every guest raved about the beautiful venue. The staff makes planning a breeze and thinks of things you would not.
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Carly Sent on 07/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Kelly was awesome. She was very accommodating to our requests and allowed us to visit and ask questions many times before the event. The venue looked beautiful and the staff helped everything to run smoothly the day of- we couldn't have asked for a better wedding day experience!
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Natalie Sent on 05/22/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Minnetonka Orchards was a wonderful location for our wedding on May 12, 2018. We would recommend this location to anyone Kelli and her team are wonderful and very helpful to work with. We had exactly what we wanted, they made it so easy for us. They let us have our caterer who was from St. Cloud/Sartel area. His food is amazing. Our guest(350) said they have never had such good food at a wedding and he will never run out. He worked very well with Kelli a d her team. They orchard was beautiful and alot of people did not know they hosted weddings. They made our Wedding very memorable and we are so happy.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Class Act DJ's & Officiants Class Act DJ's & Officiants Wedding DJs

What a beautiful place and friendly staff

Coppersmith Photographers Coppersmith Photographers Wedding Photographers

We recommend Minnetonka Orchards for everyone wanting that backyard tent wedding. It's PERFECT!!!! You can class up your event or keep it simple here. All styles works!

The Simply Elegant Group The Simply Elegant Group Wedding Planners

SEBC loves planning weddings at Minnetonka Orchards!

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Minnetonka Orchards frequently asked questions

Minnetonka Orchards includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Transportation
The space offered by Minnetonka Orchards for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Winery
Minnetonka Orchards offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Minnetonka Orchards offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
Minnetonka Orchards offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
Minnetonka Orchards offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Drapery
Minnetonka Orchards is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
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