WEDDING EVENTS... Our magnificent fleet will provide the perfect setting for the perfect events on Beautiful Lake Minnetonka from the Port of Excelsior, or the Majestic Mississippi River departing from Downtown Minneapolis! From start to finish our team of cruise coordinators will meticulously plan the perfect wedding on the water. The magnificent panorama of water and skyline will heighten the beauty of the wedding ceremony and friends and family will appreciate the spectacular site chosen for their pleasure. Whether a large or intimate gathering is desired, we’ll create a wedding memory to treasure forever. WE OFFER THE PERFECT VENUES FOR: Wedding Ceremonies | Wedding Receptions | Rehearsal Dinners | Engagement Parties | Bridal/Groom Parties | Gift Opening | After Wedding Brunch | Post or Pre Wedding Gatherings and more!

Equestria West at Bavaria Downs in Chaska, MN, offers a charming and accessible wedding venue. With two elegant ballrooms, a beautiful courtyard, and exceptional food, it’s perfect for creating your dream wedding. Guests are welcomed by a winding road leading to the venue, where the wedding party can get ready in fully-equipped, private dressing rooms. The ceremony can take place in the lush courtyard, featuring greenery and a serene water fountain. For the reception, choose from two banquet halls, accommodating 50 to 400+ guests. The venue’s event planner ensures every detail is tailored to your needs. The onsite culinary team brings 30 years of experience, and there are bars and lounges for guests to enjoy drinks. Cleanup services are also provided.

Green Acres is an award winning Wedding & Event Venue conveniently located just 15 minutes southwest of Minneapolis. This lovingly restored historic barn is turnkey with all the modern amenities that include heat, air conditioning, handicap accessible elevator, surround sound, AV, wireless microphone, and theatrical lighting inside and out. Rain or shine, we can accommodate an indoor or outdoor ceremony and a seated reception indoors for up to 225 guests all year round. We have a lovely brick patio, outdoor lounge seating, a s'mores cauldron and a four sided fire pit for those perfect Minnesota evenings. Inside the barn, we have two levels: one for your cocktail/social hour and our upper/main level where the party happens! Green Acres is rustic elegance with stunning chandeliers, soaring Gothic Arch roof of aged timbers, and charming decor. Everything is wheelchair accessible because no one should miss out on the fun!

From casual to formal, our on-site event center offers the perfect atmosphere to entertain your guests. Handcrafted beers served at your private bar make for a uniquely memorable experience. Capture special moments in photos and video throughout eye-catching indoor and outdoor settings.