Generally, ski chalets can be used for summer and fall weddings because during the winter they are being used by winter sports enthusiasts. However, I think that mountains and the rustic elegance of the "cabin culture" we love so much here in Minnesota is an excellent choice for a wedding. The rich, beautiful backdrop of the mountains in the summer and fall will make for breathtaking pictures!
One of my favorite spots to board is Moose Mountain and anyone who has ever been there has seen the fantastic Chalet they have. The Moose Mountain Chalet is absolutely stunning. It boasts a beautiful stone fire place and a really cool slate inside water wall.
It also has some wonderful places for pictures, such as the historic red bridge. They also provide a beautiful wrought iron archway that can be decorated with flowers to create the perfect ceremony backdrop.
If you don't want to travel up to the North Shore for your wedding, we also have a number of fantastic Chalets here in the Twin Cities. My favorite is the Elm Creek Park Reserve Chalet and I have had the great opportunity of planning a wedding there. They have a beautiful fire place, an outdoor patio for the ceremony and tables and chairs that are available on site. However, you do have to rent chairs and linens for the ceremony.The Elm Creek Park Reserve Chalet has a preferred catering list, a full kitchen and fantastic views for pictures. If you are a very Earthy bride and want a rustic, elegant lodge wedding, this is definitely the premier Chalet in the Twin Cities!
The other wonderful Chalet is located at Afton Alps! My husband grew up in Stillwater and has boarded here for over 15 years. This Chalet is more modern than a traditional lodge but it has really great panoramic views of the hills. They host weddings and receptions here from May-October and can seat up to 400!
Another fantastic Chalet is the Base Lodge at Welch Village located in Rochester. It has a capacity for up to 500 people and is very rustic with all wood beams and walls. They also have tables and chairs available for the reception, but you must rent ceremony chairs and linens.
If you love fantastic views, rustic surroundings and winter sports the unique venue of a Chalet wedding might just be the perfect fit for you! I know that I love the cabin culture and nature of Minnesota and I can think of so many cute details to add to a chalet wedding!
PHOTO CREDITS: MICHELLE HUBER PHOTOGRAPHY, AFTON ALPS.COM, EYESPY PHOTOGRAPHY, TIM LARSEN PHOTOGRAPHY
Happy Planning!
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