Start your life together in an enchanting, historic river town, just minutes from Minneapolis/St. Paul on the MN/WI border, yet feels a world away. As a top Minnesota wedding destination (and one of America’s Most Picturesque Towns), each year Stillwater fulfills romantic dreams providing all the details you desire. Set on the St. Croix River with a historic downtown district, couples celebrate winter, spring, summer, or fall wedding ceremonies and receptions.

We have over 20 unique venues for weddings including a rustic country garden, hip loft spaces, historic ballrooms, and riverboats for events from 20 to 700. View venues list below, view 360 venue tours or print out this quick list. Stillwater has everything you need for your event including nearby lodging for your guests with new downtown hotels and vacation home rental options. Marriage equality is happily celebrated in Minnesota with legal same-gender marriage, so choose the Birthplace of Minnesota for your historic moment!

— Voted Best Small Town Charm Wedding by MN Bride Magazine
— Seen on Best of Minnesota Venues by The Knot
— Mentioned as Top Spots to Host a Bachelorette Party in Twin Cities by MN Bride

Host your mini-wedding, grooms dinner, bridal shower, bachelor/bachelorette party, or engagement party in Stillwater! Spend your wedding night or mini-moon in a romantic bridal suite. Don’t forget about your Honeymoon or Anniversary – they are best celebrated with fun things to do in this picturesque city, so visit us then as well! Your romantic escape will create loving memories. Think of Stillwater, Minnesota for Year-round romance (watch this video for winter inspiration)!

If you book a Stillwater venue or hotel and would like complimentary Stillwater Visitor’s Guidebook/Map for your guest’s welcome packets? We will mail you as many as you need, just email us at least two weeks prior.

Tell us about your wedding – Post on our Pinterest boards or reviews on The Knot (search “discover stillwater”).