Finding the Perfect Southern Minnesota Barn Wedding Venue

10 Reasons Why The Barn at Ballard Creek should be in your Number One Spot on your list when looking for Southern Minnesota Wedding Venues

(1) The Venue’s Historic Feel. Picture the most charming countryside farm, with gently rolling hills, flower fields, oak filled woods and a beautiful restored barn with all the modern amenities. The Barn at Ballard Creek is truly unique, being just 10 minutes from Mankato and an hour and a half or less from the Twin Cities and Minneapolis and St. Paul areas, offering not only a great location but also a timeless feel you won’t get anywhere else. This Southern Minnesota Wedding Venue can make any and all of your wedding visions and dreams come true. Keep reading to learn how to choose the perfect Southern Minnesota Wedding Venue & Why The Barn at Ballard Creek Is The One for you!

(2) The Amenities. The Barn at Ballard Creek offers amenities like the incredible bridal suite, groom’s historic cabin, catering prep areas, and parking all conveniently located right here at the farm. The venue also features an outstanding wrap around balcony and lit social hour patio to celebrate your big day with all of your guests and loved ones.

(3) Indoor Ceremony Option. Minnesota is known for its wild and crazy weather. Having a backup option is an important feature when searching for the perfect wedding venue. At The Barn at Ballard Creek, they offer an incredible indoor ceremony in our historic parlor. The beautiful pews are a feature every couple enjoys. The indoor ceremony option helps put couples at ease in case of unpredictable weather and ensures that everything goes smoothly on your bid day despite the weather.

(4) Personalization. The Barn at Ballard Creek limits the number of weddings hosted throughout the year. Your wedding also comes with the day before for prep, decorating, rehearsal and dropping off any other personal items needed for your big day. Thursday – Sunday rentals allows for a wide variety of pricing to fit anyone’s budget for your wedding and also extra time to spend on custom decor, traditions and other special touches. The team at The Barn at Ballard Creek along with their preferred vendors are dedicated to help you customize the venue to match the style you’ve always envisioned.

(5) Countryside Backdrops for Photos. Your wedding photos are something you will treasure forever. At the Barn at Ballard Creek, there are so many stunning spots for picture perfect moments! The picturesque pasture lined with oak trees is an absolute favorite. Take a look at the galleries to see some more beautiful places couples love to get photographed at the venue like the famous stone chimney, oak filled woods, meadows and of course, THE COWS!

(6) Weddings of All Sizes. Before booking your wedding venue, it is important to consider how many guests you would like to invite. The Barn at Ballard Creek offers a variety of packages to choose from! They specialize in Elopements, Micro Weddings, Intimate Weddings and larger weddings, as well.

(7) Affordability. The Barn at Ballard Creek offers a number of packages to help keep your Southern Minnesota Barn wedding within a budget you are your partner are comfortable with and can still plan your dream wedding! With three different packages to choose from and peak and non-peak pricing, as well as Thursday – Sunday options and promos, you can save money on your venue and splurge on other items like florals, live music, speciality desserts and more!

(8) The Best Experience for You and Your Guests. With friendly staff to guide you throughout the venue, assist your guests with parking and help navigate your guests throughout your wedding, your guests will feel not only welcome but also well taken care of and cared for at this Southern Minnesota Wedding Venue. The owners of The Barn at Ballard Creek are with you and your guests throughout your entire wedding to make sure everyone’s experience is unforgettable!

(9) Rave Reviews. It is SO important to read reviews when you are on the venue hunt. Feedback from past couples is so helpful to find out all the things about your venue. The Barn at Ballard Creek is known for it’s hard working and kind staff, dedication to guests experience and the most picturesque countryside experience while being only minutes from Mankato! Read some rave reviews here.

(10) Southern Minnesota’s Cutest Cows. Who doesn’t love adorable highland cows with long horns and big beautiful eyes? The Barn at Ballard Creek, one of the most unique venues in Southern Minnesota, offers an experience for both you and your guests to enjoy their tame, adorable herd of cows! Apples are set out for guests to feed the cows and couples get to snap a few photos with them, too! There is nothing better than the sunsetting, having a cold drink in hand, listening to some good tunes and ending the evening with a happy MOO or two.

The Vendor Team:

Photography: Lindsey White Photography

Videography: Bedrock Productions

Catering: Hilltop HyVee Catering

DJ: Kern Brother’s Entertainment

Dress: Bel Soui by Valerie’s Bridal

Suit: Graif Clothing

Florals: Bare Roots Floral

Cake: Anna’s Sweet Shop

Rings: William’s Diamond Center

XOXO

Lindsey

Thanks so much for reading our blog! We’re so excited about using our blog to highlight locally owned wedding venues. These venues often bring a more personal touch and dedication to your wedding day. As you plan your wedding, we hope you’ll consider a locally owned venue like ours! Check out this wedding venue map to discover many wonderful locally owned venues across the country. Sending a big shout out to all the amazing locally owned wedding venues out there!

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