Churches Open to 'Public' Weddings:

(Where You Can Bring Your Own Officiant and Formal Pre-Marital Counseling Sessions,
Membership or Attendance Are NOT Required by the Church)

Historic Locations:

On The Water:

 

Golf and Country Clubs:

In Parks, Gardens And Other Banquet Facilities:

More Reception Sites And Contact Info:

 
(*indicates that you can 
also have your ceremony there)

*Bandana Banquet Center
1021 Bandana Blvd. E.
Saint Paul, MN 55108
651-642-1049

Bluffs of Mendota
801 Sibley Memorial Hwy.
Lilydale, MN 55118
651-455-8380 

*Brooklyn Park Community Center
5600 85th Ave. N.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
763-493-8333

*Courtyard of Andover 
13545 Main St. 
Andover, MN 55304 
763-767-3336

*Jimmy's Banquet Center
1132 E. Cty. Rd. E.
Vadnais Ht.s., MN 55110
651-482-1100 

*Maple Grove Community Center
12951 Weaver Lake Blvd.
Maple Grove, MN 55369
763-494-6218

*New Brighton Community Center
400 10th St. NW
New Brighton, MN 55112
651-638-2140

*Plymouth Creek Community Center
14800 34th Ave. N.
Plymouth, MN 55447
763-509-5280

*Royal Cliffs
2280 Cliff Road
Eagan, MN 55122
952-895-1174

The Mermaid 
2200 Hwy. 10 
Mounds View, MN  55112  
763 786 2000 

*Saint Anthony Banquet Center
219 SE Main St.
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-623-0608

*Scherer Flower Garden and Sculpture Garden
1535 Cliff Road
Eagan, MN 
(651) 454-4521

White Bear Country Inn 
4940 North Hwy. 61
White Bear Lake, MN  55110  
651 429 5393 

The Seasons Restaurant
Highway 242 and Foley Blvd.
Coon Rapids, MN 55448
763-755-4444

The Wayzata Legion Club
949 E. Wayzata Blvd.
Wayzata, MN 55391
952-473-7678

U.F.C.W. Hall
266 Hardman Ave. N.
S. St. Paul, MN 55075
651-455-3548

Applewood Hills (651) 439-7276

Bandana Square  (651) 642-1509

Fort Snelling Club 
St. Paul, MN  55111 
612 725 2272 

Act One Banquet Hall 
(651) 488-0147 560 Como Ave 
St Paul, MN 

Americans Sports Cafe 
(651) 646-1330 2554 Como Ave 
St Paul, MN 

Awada's On Plato 
(651) 293-9111 199 Plato Blvd E 
St Paul, MN 

Bandana Banquet & Conference 
(651) 642-1049 1021 Bandana Blvd E # 230 
St Paul, MN 

Basquets Banquets & Bouquets 
(651) 291-0069 1150 Hague Ave 
St Paul, MN 

Black Bear Crossings (Como Park)
(651) 488-4927 1360 Lexington Pkwy N 
St Paul, MN 

Chang O'Hara's Bistro 
(651) 290-2338 498 Selby Ave 
St Paul, MN 

Classic Creations Catering Service
Kim Weber
Hastings, MN
651 438-3512
651 214-5302

Courtyards of Andover 
13545 Main Street
Andover, MN  55304  
763 767 3336 

Chevys Fresh Mex Restaurant 
(651) 647-5870 389 Hamline Ave N 
St Paul, MN 

Ciatti's Italian Restaurant 
(651) 735-0000 1625 Queens Dr 
St Paul, MN 
 
Christopher's Lounge & Banquet Facilities 
(763) 537-1492
 
 
New Thought Church
525 Leaf Street
Long Lake, MN  55356 952-473-0350
 
The Parsonage - Bloomington
952-881-0202
 
Como Lakeside Pavilion         
1360 Lexington Pkwy N, St Paul, MN 55103   
Phone: (651) 488-4920 

Commodore Squash & Ftnss Club 
(651) 222-1751 79 Western Ave N 
St Paul, MN 

Crowne Plaza Northstar Hotel 
618 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
(612) 338-2288

Dixie's On Grand 
(651) 222-7345 695 Grand Ave 
St Paul, MN 

Governors Fine Food & Drink 
(651) 778-1045 959 Arcade St 
St Paul, MN 

Hazel Park Rental Hall 
(651) 731-9955 862 White Bear Ave N 
St Paul, MN 

Holiday Inn 
(651) 731-2220 2201 Burns Ave 
St Paul, MN 

Holiday Inn 
(651) 225-1515 175 7th St W 
St Paul, MN 

Jimmy's Conference & Catering 
(651) 482-1233 3565 Labore Rd 
St Paul, MN 

Lexington Restaurant 
(651) 222-5878 1096 Grand Ave 
St Paul, MN 

Lowertown Bar & Grill 
(651) 225-8105 175 5th St E # 133 
St Paul, MN 

Machinists Labor Temple 
(651) 646-7447 1399 Eustis St 
St Paul, MN 

Magnolia Blossom 
(651) 690-2739 495 Kenny Rd 
St Paul, MN 

New Brighton Banquet Ctr         
Ih 694 & Ih 35w, St Paul, MN 55112   
Phone: (651) 638-2140 

Old Country Buffet 
(651) 699-5631 2120 Ford Pkwy 
St Paul, MN 

Oops Theatre Inc 
(651) 777-4150 2594 7th Ave E 
St Paul, MN 

Polish American Club 
(651) 774-6748 1003 Arcade St 
St Paul, MN 

Radisson Riverfront Hotel 
(651) 292-1900 11 Kellogg Blvd E 
St Paul, MN 

Ramada Inn 
(651) 735-2333 1870 Old Hudson Rd 
St Paul, MN 

Sheraton 
(651) 642-1234 400 Hamline Ave N 
St Paul, MN 

St Paul Rivercentre 
(651) 265-4800 175 Kellogg Blvd W 
St Paul, MN 

Sweeney's Banquets 
(651) 293-9197 96 Dale St N 
St Paul, MN 

Tavern On Grand 
(651) 228-9030 656 Grand Ave 
St Paul, MN 

Twins Motor Inn 
(651) 645-0311 1964 University Ave W 
St Paul, MN  

Venetian Inn 
(651) 484-7215 2900 Rice St # 315 
St Paul, MN 

Veterans Of Foreign Wars 8217 
(651) 739-7687 1795 7th St E 
St Paul, MN 

Veterans Of Foreign Wars 8854         
820 Concordia Ave, St Paul, MN 55104   
Phone: (651) 224-3840 

Vintage Restaurant & Wine Bar 
(651) 222-7000 579 Selby Ave 
St Paul, MN

Hotels in the Twin Cities Area:

 

(do a web search on any of these to find
 a web site or contact information)

1900 Dupont, Minneapolis 
Amerisuites Eden Prairie
Amerisuites Mall of America
Amsterdam, Minneapolis 
Aqua City Motel, Minneapolis   
Best Western American Inn, Minneapolis
Best Western Downtown, Minneapolis
Best Western Drovers Inn         
Bloomington MN Travelodge
Candlewood Suites Richfield Hotel 
Clarion Hotel Airport
Comfort Inn Airport
Comfort Inn of Brooklyn Center
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Bloomington At Mall Of America 
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Brooklyn Center
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Plymouth
Country Inn & Suites-Hastings  (651) 437-8870
Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown at Depot, Minneapolis
Crowne Plaza Northstar Hotel
Days Inn Airport by the Mall of the America
Days Inn Bloomington
Days Inn Midway - Minneapolis/St. Paul 
Doubletree Guest Suites Minneapolis
Eagles Club 96- Stillwater (651)439-5463
Embassy Suites - Minneapolis Downtown
Embassy Suites - Bloomington
Embassy Suites - St. Paul
Executive Suites, Minneapolis
Exel Inn Bloomington
Fairfield Inn Eden Prairie Hotel  
Four Points Sheraton, Minneapolis
Four Points Sheraton, St. Paul
Four Seasons Hotel
Grand Hotel, Minneapolis (The)
Hampton Inn Bloomington
Hearthside By Villager Shakopee/Minneapolis
Hilton Minneapolis North
Holiday Inn - Arden Hills
Holiday Inn Burnsville 
Holiday Inn Express Airport
Holiday Inn Express, Bandana Square, St. Paul
Holiday Inn Express Minneapolis (Golden Valley)
Holiday Inn Express Minneapolis Downtown (Convention Center), Minneapolis 
Holiday Inn Minneapolis Metrodome
Holiday Inn Minneapolis-North Brooklyn Center
Holiday Inn West
Holiday Inn St. Paul East 
Homestead Eden Prairie 
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis on Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
Hyatt Whitney at St. Anthony Falls, Minneapolis
Knights of Columbus- Stillwater (651) 430-3274
Le Meridien Minneapolis Hotel, Minneapolis
Metro Inn Motel, Minneapolis
Millennium Hotel Minneapolis
Minneapolis Hilton and Towers, Minneapolis
Minneapolis Marriott City Center, Minneapolis
Minneapolis-Days Inn  West/Plymouth
Minneapolis-Days Inn Univ Of Minn, Minneapolis
Nicollet Island Inn, Minneapolis
Park Inn International Bloomington, Minneapolis 
Quality Inn & Suites-Downtown Minneapolis
Quality Inn and Suites Downtown, Minneapolis
Radisson City Center St. Paul
Radisson Hotel And Conference Center Minneapolis
Radisson Hotel Metrodome, Minneapolis 
Radisson Hotel South & Plaza Tower, Minneapolis
Radisson Plaza Hotel Minneapolis, Minneapolis 
Ramada Inn
Ramada Inn Airport & Thunderbird Convention Center
Ramada Limited South
Ramada Northwest Inn & Conference Center
Red Lion Hotel - St. Paul  
Residence Inn by Marriott Mpls/St. Paul Apt.-Eagan
Residence Inn Minneapolis at Depot, Minneapolis
Residence Inn Minneapolis Downtown, Minneapolis
Shakopee Travelodge
Sheraton Midway Hotel
Sofitel, Minneapolis 
St. James Hotel, Red Wing
St. Paul-Days Inn,  Roseville
The Marquette, Minneapolis
TownePlace Suites Minneapolis Downtown, Minneapolis
Travelodge 
Wales House, Minneapolis 
Wyndham Minneapolis Airport Hotel

Other Local MN Services for Your Wedding - With Web Sites (see more below)

Music
 Photography and Videography
 Dance, Light and DJ Show
 Wedding Guides
Formal Wear

 

612-920-2817
Desmond's Formal Wear Inc
Eden Prairie, MN
		
612-333-0835
Formal Affair
Elk River, MN
	
218-564-4646
Gingiss Formalwear
Burnsville, MN
	
612-898-1980
Desmond's Formal Wear Inc
Burnsville, MN
	
612-435-6226
Formal Affair
Burnsville, MN

612-944-3117
Bridal Modes
Hopkins, MN

Desmond's Formal Wear Inc
Hopkins, MN
	
612-933-3510
Desmond's Formal Wear Inc
Hopkins, MN
	
952-595-8835
Gingiss Formalwear
Hopkins, MN
	
612-546-0773
Knights Formal Wear Inc
Hopkins, MN
	
612-542-8460
Desmond's Formal Wear Inc
Hopkins, MN
	
612-898-3332
Gingiss Formalwear
Minneapolis, MN
	
612-537-0511
Formal Affair
Minneapolis, MN
	
612-533-9620
Formal Affair
Minneapolis, MN
	
612-927-5175
Knights Formal Wear Inc
Minneapolis, MN
	
612-533-9872
Ron's Formal Wear
Minneapolis, MN
	
612-920-3710
Desmond's Formal Wear Inc
Minneapolis, MN

612-851-9942
Formal Affair
Minneapolis, MN

320-274-8088
Desmond's Formal Wear Inc
Minneapolis, MN

Gingiss Formalwear
Minneapolis, MN
	
612-925-2010
Knights Formal Wear Inc
Minneapolis, MN

218-828-4593
Desmond's Formal Wear Inc
Minneapolis, MN
	
612-560-2620
Knights Formal Wear Inc
Minneapolis, MN
	
763-503-3801
Teorey's Formalwear
Minneapolis, MN

Teorey's Formalwear
Minneapolis, MN
612 338-3169 

952-881-6329 
Knights Formal Wear Inc
Minneapolis, MN

Dena Marie Bridal
Minneapolis, MN
612-659-8146 

651-631-0180
Afterhours Formal Wear
Minneapolis, MN

952-851-9942
Afterhours Formal Wear
Minneapolis, MN

952-926-8105
Afterhours Formal Wear
Minneapolis, MN
 
763-757-9249
B & B FASHIONS
Minneapolis, MN

763 550-3992
BRIDAL & TUX CENTER
Minneapolis, MN
	
612-595-8835
Knights Formal Wear Inc
Minneapolis, MN
	
612-784-1046
Formal Affair
Minneapolis, MN
	
612-757-8308
Gingiss Formalwear
Minneapolis, MN
	
612-786-0300
Desmond's Formal Wear Inc
Saint Paul, MN
	
651-631-0180
Gingiss Formalwear
Saint Paul, MN
	
612-423-3744
Desmond's Formal Wear Inc
Saint Paul, MN
	
651-451-2209
Gingiss Formalwear
Saint Paul, MN
	
651-777-1302
Formal Affair
Saint Paul, MN
	
651-777-1236
Desmond's Formal Wear Inc
Saint Paul, MN
	
651-770-2700
Knights Formal Wear Inc
Saint Paul, MN

David's Bridal
Richfield
The Shoppes at Lyndale
840 West 78th Street
Richfield, MN 55423

David's Bridal	
Roseville
Har Mar Mall
2100 N. Snelling Avenue
Roseville, MN 55113

David's Bridal	
Maple Grove
Arbor Lakes Shopping Center
12965 Elm Creek Boulevard
Maple Grove, MN 55369

 
Bridal Center
694 & 0th Street N
Oakdale MN    651-738-7488

Personal Touch Bridal Agency
www.ptbridal.com
763-427-0025

Bridal Accents
4401 County Rd. 42 West
Savage MN  55378 952-846-4496

Bridals For Less
Shannon Powell
Minneapolis MN    952-448-2826
 
Chapel of Love Bridal Boutique
Mall of America
Minneapolis MN    952-854-4656

David's Bridal
The Shoppes at Lyndale
Richfield MN    621-869-7777 

Bridal Center
Plymouth MN    763-550-3992
 
Florals to Formals
000 6th Ave. No.
Plymouth MN    763-591-9333
800-295-075
 
Ron's Formal Wear
5406 Penn Ave. So.
Minneapolis MN    612-920-3710

The Wedding Shoppe, Inc.
St. Paul MN  55105 651.298.1144 
 
Wedding Chapel Bridals
Crystal MN  55428 763-533-9620

 

 
Photography and Videography

Amazing Portraits
2787 128th Ave. NW.
Coon Rapids, MN. 55448
763-755-4464

Freelance Photographers
3565 116th Lane NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
763-427-5948

Moonlight Studios
Professional Mobile DJ Services
8340 Lower 208th St. W.
Lakeville, MN 55044
952 469 1263
petersdr@unique-software.com

Photography by Larry Miskowiec
763-784-9767

Rebecca Photography
651 437 1409

Portrait Gallery
546 E. Main St.
Anoka, MN 55303
763-427-5740

Soft Touch Photography
10924 N. Eagle Lake Blvd.
Maple Grove, MN 55369
763-424-4497

Music 

Dunquin Irish Trio (Great Irish Music - Whistles, Keyboard, Flute, Fiddle)
Sherry Ladig, Booking
651 644-4779

Harpist/Vocalist
Chris Ward
952-461-4682 Home
612-940-4711 Cell

Strings by Sarah
612 709 5405

DJ and/or Karaoke
The Best in Music & Sound
for All Occasions
Patty and Jim Troendle
The Karaoke Lady
651 730-0171

Forever Rockin' Mr D.J 
8285 Hemingway Ave S 
Cottage Grove, MN 55016 
651-458-1639 
Dan Moran

The Johnny Owens Band
651-488-4724
651-489-6674

Katherine McDowall
Portable piano, 
suitable for indoors or out.  
Sample CD available.
(651) 415-0700
Shoreview, MN 


McCrady Strings
(507) 364-5731

Rosewood String Quartet (Excellent Sound!)
Diana and Elizabeth Loudon
Bloomington, MN 
952 941-4514
 
Sonlite Music Productions
13454 Zarthan Ave S
Savage, MN 55378
952-440-6250

Stephanie Clausen
Harpist
651 647 1139
clau0075@umn.edu

Flowers and Other

Avalene Flowers
219 E 2nd St.
Hastings, MN 55033
651-437-2900 or 651-428-1149 

Flora Bella
Lisa Roy
1828 Jefferson St. NE, Ste. #2
Minneapolis MN  55418 612.964.3802

The Moehle Family - Variety Music
320 252-8256
TheMoehleFamily@yahoo.com

Megan Popowski, Cellist
Roseville, MN
612 281-7461
mcello@usfamily.net

Polished Petals
By Appointment Only
2010 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis MN  952-365-4730 55413

RSVP
Contact: Kristie Hodgkins
13800 Chestnut Drive
Eden Prairie MN  55344 952-974-9279

Red Lion Inn 
1870 Old Hudson Road
Saint Paul, MN  55119  
651 255 0377 
 
The Silk Florist
Vicky Maas
5459 Highlands Trl.
Lake Elmo MN  55042 651-773-7923

Windflower Floral & Gifts
13007 Main Street
Rogers MN   55374 (763) 428-9260

Windflower Floral Osseo
Contact: Liz Heim
313 Central Ave
Osseo MN  55369 

Midway Liquor 
1944 University Ave N 
St. Paul, MN 55104 
651-644-7900 
Joe Gorman 

Roseville Bakery 
1147 Larpenteur Ave W 
Roseville, MN 55113 
651-489-1714 
Mariah Haugen

License Info and More
  • Hennepin County Marriage License Application Online
  • Ramsey County Marriage License Information
  • Social Security Card Application Online
  • Legal Name Change Kit - Forms - Free

     

    Article - Marriage License Info for Minnesota

    A valid marriage license issued by a Minnesota county clerk is required for all
    religious and non-religious marriages in Minnesota.

    The license must be applied for in person by at least one of the contracting
    parties.  If one or both parties are present, they must provide proof of
    identity (In most cases you will be required to show primary and secondary
    "Proof of Identity". Primary documents considered acceptable as "proof of
    identity" include: Prior drivers license or Identification Card, certified copy
    of birth certificate, original Naturalization Certificate or Alien
    Identification card. Secondary documents include Social Security card,
    certified copy of a marriage record, a certified court order or another primary
    document.  Please call the State of Minnesota at 651-296-6911 if you have
    questions regarding acceptable proof of identity. If the applicant's current
    name differs from that shown on the primary document presented, a certified
    copy of the name change - court order or marriage certificate, for example -
    must also be presented.) 

    If one of the parties is not present, their signature must be notarized.  The
    license may be picked up after a five-day statutory waiting period and is valid
    for six months from issue date. No refunds are issued on unused licenses at any
    time. Social Security Number for both parties is required.

    If either or both applicant(s) has/have been married previously, information
    regarding termination of the most recent marriage is required at time of
    application. If the most recent previous marriage was terminated by death, the
    exact date, as well as the state and county in which the death occurred, must
    be provided. If termination was by divorce or court annulment, the exact date,
    county, state, and type of court are required. If termination by divorce or
    legal annulment occurred within 30 days of the date of application, a certified
    copy of the decree must be presented for viewing.

    A marriage license costs $80.00 without pre-marital counseling, $20.00 with
    pre-marital counseling consisting of least 12 hours of premarital education
    that included the use of a premarital inventory and the teaching of
    communication and conflict management skills be given by a licensed or ordained
    minister, a person authorized to solemnize marriages under Minnesota Statutes,
    Section 517.18, or a person licensed to practice marriage and family therapy
    under Minnesota Statutes, Section 148B.33. A pre-marital form must be submitted
    at the time of application. The 12 hours of counselling 
    could cost several hundred dollars!

    Where to apply for a license: 

    Hennepin County 
    To ensure service, arrive at least one hour before closing. Click here for the
    Marriage Application.  You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print the
    Marriage Application. Click here to obtain the Reader if you don't have it on
    your computer. 

    Hennepin County Government Center,
    300 South 6th Street - Public Service Level,
    Minneapolis, MN 55487 
    Open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    Brookdale Service Center 
    5900 Shingle Creek Parkway    Suite 5980
    Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
    Open Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 
    NOTE: The Brookdale Service Center has moved to a temporary location in the old
    Drug Emporium, 5900 Shingle Creek Parkway Suite 5980 in nearby Brookdale Square
    Shopping Center.  The service center will be in this temporary location for two
    years while the current facility is being remodeled to better serve the public.

    Ridgedale Service Center
    12601 Ridgedale Drive
    Minnetonka, MN 55343
    Open Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

    Southdale Service Center 
    7009 York Avenue South
    Edina, MN 55435
    Open Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

    Maple Grove Service Center 
    13720 Grove Drive
    Maple Grove, MN 55311
    Open Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

    Ramsey County 
    Call 651-266-8265 for location.

    Dakota County  (Cash or check only)
    Dakota County Government Complex 
    Administration Center
    Service Desk Dakota County Western Service Center
    Service Desk Dakota County Northern Service Center

    Anoka County
    Marriage licenses may be obtained from the Court Administration File Room of
    the Anoka County Courthouse located on the first floor, east section of the
    courthouse. (Map) 
    For more information call 763-422-7399. 
    For more information see: License Bureau. 

    Washington County
    Forest Lake License Center
    Northland Mall
    1432 S. Lake Street
    Forest Lake, MN 55025-2626 
    651-430-8280

    Stillwater License Center
    River Heights Plaza
    1520 W. Frontage Road
    Stillwater, MN 55082
    651-430-6176

    Woodbury License Center
    Woodbury City Hall
    8301 Valley Creek Road
    Woodbury, MN 55125 
    651-714-3780

    Carver County Carver County Recorders Office 600 East 4th Street,    Chaska, Mn
    55318
    Phone: 952-361-1930 (Cash or check only)

    Scott County
    The first floor of the Government Services Building, located at 200 West Fourth
    Avenue, Shakopee, MN 55379
    Monday & Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
    Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    For information call 952-496-8150

 
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