$2,450 starting price
300+ guest capacity
This venue can host 300+ guests
About this vendor
A premier wedding venue in Osakis, Minnesota, Crooked Willow is committed to helping couples create extraordinary wedding celebrations and memories that last a lifetime. Owned and operated by husband and wife duo Derek and Jody Virkus, this one-of-a-kind venue combines lovable classic charm with modern amenities. The ideal setting for your most memorable occasion, Crooked Willow is the perfect choice for couples wishing to exchange vows while surrounded by rustic elegance.
Facilities and Capacity
Nestled on over 17 sprawling acres, Crooked Willow comfortably seats up to 350 of your closest friends and family. Couples have the option of hosting their ceremony and/or reception either indoors in the venue's 6,000-square-foot Event Center, with its neutral-toned pallet wall and chandeliers, or outdoors under a beautiful metal arbor that can be decorated with floral décor to enhance its rustic beauty.
Services Offered
Couples who entrust their union to Crooked Willow benefit from a wide array of wedding-related services. Options include, but are not limited to, the following:
Consultation
Liability insurance
Preferred vendors
Setup
Wireless internet
Cuisine
Crooked Willow’s talented culinary team prides itself on providing couples and their guests with excellent cuisine and outstanding service. Couples may choose from six different caterers that range in buffet, family, plated, or station serving style options. For a truly delightful dining experience, their preferred caterers provide the following catering services:
Tastings
Server(s)
Hors d'oeuvres
Other Facilities
Crooked Willow features a variety of versatile spaces for couples to utilize during their wedding celebration. This venue also features two fully-furnished wedding suites for wedding day preparation and a barn like you have never seen before which is used as a gathering space for family during pictures. With a full bar in the upper level of the barn, it serves as a unique space for a private wedding party social hour after your ceremony.
Other Services
Couples are more than welcome to include bar services with their once-in-a-lifetime wedding celebration. Said services include, but are not limited to, the following:
Bartender(s)
Open bar
Cash bar
House beer
Specialty beer
House liquor
Premium liquor
House wine
Specialty wine
Outside alcohol
Signature drink
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Guest Capacity
- 300+
Settings
- Backyard
- Barn
- Farm & Ranch
- Historic Venue
- Industrial & Warehouse
- Trees
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Food & Catering
- Transportation
- Shuttle Service
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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I honestly cannot say enough good things about Crooked Willow!! Derek and Jody were kind, caring, and super communicative throughout the whole process!! Even though we ended up moving my ceremony indoors due to cold weather they still worked with us to make sure our special day still went off without a hitch!! I recommend this venue to everyone! You will not find an better more romantic space at an affordable cost! Derek and Jody never left us on read and were always quick to answer any questions and ensured that you got what you wanted.
Loved having our wedding here! The bridal suite is beyond my expectations and was the perfect indoor venue for us. Would definitely recommend this venue to friends & family!
We had the BEST day at Crooked Willow. We received endless compliments on the venue, the grounds, and the bar staff friendliness! Jody and Derek were easy to work with and very responsive to emails and text messages throughout our planning process and even the day of! 13/10 experience! - Maddy & Chris Schmidt
The ABSOLUTE best, most stunning place for a wedding! The owners are amazing to work with! With any questions we had, one or both of them would get back to us with in the day! They make a great team and know how bring any wedding dream to life! We can't thank them enough! All of our guests still keep complimenting us on how beautiful our wedding was, and we truly could not have done it without the help from Crooked Willow!
It was a perfect wedding at crooked willow! Thank you to Jody and Derek for the awesome venue!
We got married at Crooked Willow in June of 2024. The staff worked tirelessly to prepare us prior to our big day to make sure when the day came, everything ran as smooth as possible. The property is absolutely stunning. We held out rehearsal dinner, the day of morning preparations, and reception at Crooked Willow. This allowed us to feel comfortable when we were there for our event, like it was home base for those two days. Derek, Jody, and the staff felt like friends by the end of our experience. We are forever thankful to have our once in a lifetime memories at Crooked Willow.
My wedding day at Crooked Willow was absolutely beautiful! Jody, Derek and the crew do a fantastic job keeping the place looking it’s best. And the new ceremony altar is a wonderful touch. Jody and Derek are great to work with- very kind and flexible to your plans. We also used a few vendors from their “recommended vendors” list and they were wonderful as well. We received so many compliments on how awesome our venue was! Highly recommend Crooked Willow as the place to start your forever!
Crooked Willow was a perfect place for our wedding. All of our guests had so many compliments on the beautiful venue! It was perfect being able to get ready in the suites and social hour in the barn, not having to leave the property. Jody and Derek were great to work with, answering all my questions leading up to the wedding. Highly recommend Crooked Willow, so many picture perfect locations on site.
Crooked Willow was an amazing place to have our wedding! Derek and Jody were amazing to work with, and answered our questions so quickly. They were able to move our ceremony indoors when the forecast was looking quite rainy and everything was still so so beautiful! We’ve had so many compliments on how pretty our venue was. We cannot recommend Crooked Willow enough!
Our first and only venue toured! The locations, views, people all were above and beyond what we expected when finding a venue. I had so many compliments from my guest on how gorgeous this venue is. Not having to have my guest go from different ceremony to reception locations was my number one request and Crooked Willow did just that. Not to mention the beautiful bridal and grooms suite! Above all, Jody and Derek were so easy to work with and helped make the day go by smoothly. Highly highly recommend choosing Crooked Willow!
Derek and Jody were awesome to work with! They made sure that the day went smooth by having constant communication with us can’t thank them enough for that! The venue is also so gorgeous and well kept they do such a good job taking care of their venue. From the moment I saw their add on Facebook to our first tour I knew I wanted my wedding here and I am so glad we did! Thank you!
This venue was so beautiful, Jody and Derek made everything so easy for us and helped out wherever they could! Beautiful, professional and amazing place and staff!
Your search for the perfect wedding venue in the Minnesota lakes area is over!! Crooked Willow is such a unique, rustic and beautiful venue that we’ve gotten continual comments on well after our wedding on!! Derek and Jody were also fantastic to work with! Very responsive to all the emails I sent with questions! The day of our wedding, the weather didn’t quite cooperate and it had rained. Derek came to my bridal suite at 9 am, explained what he could do in the time left before the ceremony. We were so appreciative that he was able to move the ceremony indoors the morning of our big day! We got amazing comments from guests that people almost liked it inside at their dinner tables better, since they could see the ceremony better. The best part about Crooked Willow is you can have all our wedding festivities all in one place!! I could go on and on but bottom line is Crooked Willow and Jody and Derek are absolutely amazing!!
I love this venue so much!!! All the staff were wonderful. I cannot say enough good things about this venue. It’s so incredibly beautiful!!!! You will not be disappointed!
Lovely couple with a lovely venue! I could immediately tell Jody and Derek love what they do and the space they have. We so enjoyed our time at Crooked Willow, from the welcome signs to the quick responses and generous explanations. Their client portal was super helpful and easy to use and made wedding prep a breeze. The grounds themselves were spectacular and the fall scenery just added to the beauty. Our wedding was beyond delightful and gorgeous thanks to the care and love Jody and Derek put into this place.
This was an absolutely amazing and perfect place to celebrate the most important day of our lives! Derek and Jody were great to work with and helped make our day so special. Communication was made easy, everything was organized as well which made for no surprises on the day of.
Not only is Crooked Willow an absolutely beautiful location to get married at but they have everything you need onsite to make your wedding day easy and stress free. All my bridesmaids loved the large bridal suite and the guys had a blast hanging out in Trappers Lodge. We have had so many guests share how fun and beautiful the property is. Jody and Derek were great to work with through the planning process and were so quick to respond to any questions or concerns.
AMAZING VENUE!!! From the initial tour, meeting Jody and Derek and booking our day to the day of the wedding was the best experience! They got back to our emails and texts in a timely manner. They made everyone feel welcome and tended to! They joined in on the ceremony and took pictures and videos to share on Facebook right away! LOVE LOVE LOVE them and this venue!!
Crooked Willow was amazing and very accommodating to our wedding day! The Venue is beautiful.
Crooked Willow is the perfect place for a wedding! They have all the amenities you need! We had the most perfect wedding day and we couldn’t have imagined having it anywhere else. They keep the place looking beautiful. They help you with whatever you need to make your day go smoothly. There are many beautiful photo spots and so much character to all the buildings! Highly recommend for anyone wanting a beautiful outdoor (or indoor) wedding or event!
Had our wedding here in April and it was absolutely amazing! Derek and Jody are wonderful to work with. The venue is gorgeous so many different photos opportunities here. Highly recommend this venue.
Crooked Willow is an absolutely beautiful venue. You will not regret having your wedding here. Every building is amazing. Their prices are extremely reasonable. They let you bring your own snacks for your guests which a lot of venues do not allow. They also let you bring in your own alcohol to enjoy before the ceremony starts which was very cool. Jodi and Derek are great to work with. They are super kind and just all around awesome people! They are very fast at responding. They are so helpful and will guide you in the right direction if you have questions. We loved working with them!!!!
My wife and I could not have picked a better venue for our wedding day. Crooked Willow is so beautiful and we really enjoyed meeting with Derek prior to the wedding and going through our plans and concerns. Derek makes it obvious that he is very passionate about making it a good experience for the bride and groom. The groom and bridal suites are exactly what we were looking for as well. Derek and Jody also had a list of vendors for all of your wedding day needs and had great suggestions on who to go with . Definitely check this place out if you're thinking about getting married in the Alexandria area.
This was an absolutely beautiful venue and the staff were some of the best people that I have worked with. My wife and I had been looking for a small intimate setting for our wedding and once we saw Crooked Willow we knew we wanted our wedding there. The quick email responses and the cost to value is what makes this place even more special. The pictures on the website are beautiful but really do not do it justice on how beautiful the grounds are. We highly recommend for small or large gatherings, they can do it all.
Derek and Jody were great to work with at Crooked Willow! We toured July 2021, and booked for August 2022. We traveled from Moorhead MN. They are always available for any questions by text and email, and having not planned a wedding before, there were lots of questions! We had hoped for an outdoor ceremony, but they were very flexible when the weather did not cooperate, and were able to move everything inside. They have a list of caterers, and other vendor recommendations to choose from local to the Alexandria MN area. The venue space is simple, but beautiful, we did not have to do much as far as decorations. Another thing we appreciated was having the suites for both the bridal party and groomsmen to get ready in on site. These suites are spacious, and and very vendor friendly. My husband and I couldn't have asked for a better day, everything went wonderful. We highly recommend holding your event here!!
Our wedding at Crooked Willow went off without a hitch! Derek and Jody are fantastic to work with and the property is beautiful. Every venue set-up that I have seen has been stunning and unique. They have great communication on everything that needs to be set up prior to the event date, and were there to answer any questions every step of the way. When our ring bearer lost the sole of his shoe 10 minutes before our ceremony, Derek had the shoe fixed in no time! I recommend Crooked Willow for any event! The large venue made a perfect wedding venue, and the barn is perfect for smaller gatherings. There are also separate cabins for the couple's individual groups to get ready. We were able to use all areas for the day.
Crooked Willow is an absolutely perfect place to get married! The grounds are stunning and there is ample room for your rehearsal, getting ready, ceremony, and reception needs all in one place! Derek and Jody are amazing hosts and were especially responsive to our needs. They worked very hard to make our day amazing! Our guests could not stop raving about how beautiful the venue was and how seamlessly the day was going. We would highly recommend Crooked Willow to any engaged couples looking for a gorgeous place to start their futures together!
-Morgan and Jared (Sartell, MN)
Crooked Willow is a beautiful place to have a wedding. The whole day ran seamlessly and was so perfect. From the bartenders, to Derek and Jody themselves, everyone was so easy to work with and were there to answer any questions we had. We traveled from Knoxville, TN and we had absolutely no issues planning our wedding with Crooked Willow from so far away. I would definitely recommend choosing Crooked Willow as your venue!
Crooked Willow was the perfect venue for our wedding day! Jody and Derek were so helpful and amazing to work with - they truly made our dream day come to life.
We couldn’t be happier with our choice to have our wedding at Crooked Willow! We toured the venue in June 2021 and got married in June 2022. Derek and Jody were great about answering all of our questions and communication from the time we toured this venue to our wedding day! The bridal suite and grooms den were so awesome for getting ready and to hang out with everyone in the wedding! We had our wedding ceremony outside and the reception in the shed and it couldn’t have been more perfect! We did very little decorations, because the venue itself is simply elegant and we received so many compliments on how beautiful it was.
It was a wonderful experience and we had our dream wedding!!
We couldn’t be happier with our choice to have our wedding at Crooked Willow! We toured the venue in January and got married in April. Derek and Jody were great about answering all of our questions and communication from the time we toured this venue to our wedding day! The bridal suite and grooms den were perfect for the day of getting ready and was so nice to all be in one place. We had our wedding ceremony and reception in the shed and it was perfect! We did very little decorations, because the venue itself is simply elegant and we received so many compliments on how beautiful it was.
They have a list of caterers to choose from which was great to have a number of different choices. Honestly, so happy we were able to put our wedding together in a few months and have it at Crooked Willow. It was a wonderful experience!
Crooked Willow is absolutely amazing and the most breathtaking place to host a wedding. On top of the beautiful location and facilities on the property, the owners, Derek and Jody, are wonderful. Not only did they have great communication and always respond immediately, but they also ensured our day flowed smoothly and effortlessly. They were on hand the entire day. Jorg and I are so very happy with our choice to host our reception at Crooked Willow. The outside of the beautiful red barn is so picturesque, but it doesn’t compare to the exquisiteness of the inside of the barn. Our guests were so happy with the location and venue, too. Thank you, Derek and Jody!!
Crooked Willow was nothing short of amazing! Not only is their space modern, spacious and beautifully decorated, the owners are incredible to work with and great communicators. Our wedding day came and went without a hitch, all thanks to Crooked Willow!
Crooked Willow was a beautiful and perfect place to have our wedding at! It made our day so much more smooth being able to get ready here, take amazing pictures, a place to relax after the wedding, and having a facility to hold enough people. I definitely recommend to any couple that’s looking at any size of wedding !
Derek, Jody and all the staff at Crooked Willow are absolutely amazing! To say this venue is beautiful is an understatement. The entire property is gorgeous and provides everything you could need to spend the entire day on-site. The property offers every type of photography backdrop you could think and the buildings are so unique and have so much character. The planning process with Derek and Jody was seamless and was the smoothest process which made everything a lot less stressful! We are still getting compliments on how wonderful everything was. I would highly recommend choosing Crooked Willow for your special day! You won't regret it!!
Picking Crooked Willow as our wedding venue was the best decision we made in the wedding planning process. The venue itself, from the buildings to the surrounding landscape, is absolutely beautiful. One thing my husband and I especially appreciated about Crooked Willow was that it allowed us to hold our entire day at one location. The bridal and grooms suites provide great spots onsite for the bridal party to get ready for the day and hang out. We also were able to have our ceremony in the barn. It was such a wonderful atmosphere! Plus, Derek and Jody were incredible to work with. They were very friendly, accommodating, and went above and beyond to help make our wedding day an amazing experience. I strongly recommend Crooked Willow to anyone looking to get married in this area.
Crooked Willow and the owners are absolutely the best! The venue is so charming. I fell in love with it the moment I laid eyes on it. The owners are professional, prompt and so passionate about their adorable event venue. They poured their souls into it, which is made clear when you visit or attend an event there. They truly want to make it the most special day and seemed to have thought of everything. I can't say enough good things about this place!!
We had our October wedding at Crooked Willow & could not have asked for a better venue to work with! So happy with our experience! Not only did we get tons of compliments on how gorgeous our venue was, but also the owners were incredible, & just made our whole day so smooth. We really loved that everyone was able to actually get ready at the venue as well, and just stay there all day, it was so convenient. Btw, their bridal & wedding suites to get ready in are amazing & so much fun, we had a blast! We truly made the absolute best memories at this venue on our big day with all of our favorite people. Thank you Derek & Jody for everything!
This place is beautiful and excellent for wedding receptions. We come here all the time and are always happy to work with the staff here.
Our wedding was an absolute dream! We would choose Crooked Willow as our venue over and over. The owners are the nicest people, extremely helpful, kind and respond quickly to any and all questions. We are still getting compliments from our guests about how beautiful the venue was! Thank you, Derek & Jody, for all of your hard work!
We couldn't imagine a better venue! Derek & Jody were quick to answer all questions, gave us great vendor recommendations, and walked us through all the changes that happened over the past year and a half. Many of our guests expressed how absolutely beautiful both the reception hall and property are - and we agree! We utilized the additional spaces on the property while getting ready and it made our day so smooth and easy. We couldn't be more pleased with how it all turned out. We can't recommend Crooked Willow enough!
Wow, I cannot say enough great things about how fantastic Derek & Jody were to work with. With everything that 2020 threw us, they were accommodating to make our day the best that we could have. The venue was stunning, and the details were amazing. We couldn't have asked for a better venue to have our day we will forever remember!
We got married in September in the midst of the pandemic, and Derek and Jody couldn't have been more amazing to work with. We ended up rescheduling twice, and they were very quick to respond and ensure we still had the wedding day we had hoped for! We also ended up moving our ceremony location at 8pm the night before because of weather, and Derek was more than accommodating. The day of, they made sure everything ran smoothly, from set up, to directing traffic, and making sure all vendors had what they needed.
Honestly, can't recommend Crooked Willow enough!!
We got married in the midst of the pandemic and it was FLAWLESS. Derek and Jody were always available for questions as things changed!
Married 10.17.20 and in the midst of a pandemic, it was the absolute perfect day! We honestly didn’t even consider another venue ! Derek & Jody were so wonderful to work with and made the day so smooth for us. They have the best space for an all day event which made it so easy for us! The event center is so beautiful alone, that we hardly spent any money on decor! Communication was great and they always responded to us within a timely manner!
We got married in September 19, 2020 during the pandemic and we couldn’t have asked for a better venue!! They were so accommodating and helpful!! Anything I needed I just called or emailed and they answered and got back to me right away!! They are so easy to work with and then venue was absolutely stunning!!! The whole wedding day Derek was there helping with anything and everything! He was AMAZING!! I would never choose any venue other then crooked Willow!
The most beautiful venue with endless picture opportunities! Jody and Derek were so helpful and quick to respond to any questions. My day was a dream come true thanks to Crooked Willow!
Shane and I got married at the Crooked Willow 9/12/2020. There are no words how amazing they were to work with! With the year we have had brought so many questions and concerns and they were there every step of the way! Derek and Jody are really easy to communicate with and made sure our day was more then perfect ! The venue in itself was outstanding, Beautiful, elegant with just the right touches. Our favorite part was the small barn to eat lunch, gather with close friends and family before and after the ceremony and the beautiful views for photos ! Our guests LOVED the space and still talk about how perfect the venue was!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our day more then what we could imagine ! The Whitehurst’s
This venue is absolutely beautiful. The thought and detail put into each of the spaces is truly what makes it magical. Derek & Jody were so easy to work with. They communicated often and answered any questions that I had. The day was amazing and it was in large part to this beautiful place. I would highly recommend this location for any wedding or event.
We cannot say enough good things about Crooked Willow. Our day was absolutely perfect. Not only is the venue just absolutely stunning in and of its self, but Derek and Jody are also sooo easy to work with and helped ensure the day went off without a hitch. Would 1000% recommend to any bride looking. We wish we could get married there again :)
This place is beautiful. We had our groom's dinner in the barn the night before, and reception in the main building. We had 260 guests with plenty of room to spare without it looking empty. The inside of the reception building barely needs decorating with its rustic charm (money saver!) We were very happy with our venue choice!
We cannot even begin to express how incredible our experience was with Crooked Willow. Crooked Willow was the first venue we looked at after we were engaged and we fell in love instantly. We knew this was the place we were getting married! Crooked Willow really is the most beautiful venue, from the bridal suites, gorgeous outdoor ceremony area, breathtaking event center, and spectacular honeymoon suite for convenient stay on site. Derek & Jody are amazing to work with. We had such an easy time planning because they were always so responsive and ready to help. Derek & Jody helped make our dreams come true. They really did go above and beyond to make sure we had the best day ever. Our guests raved about the venue with so many compliments and our vendors were so thrilled to be working with Crooked Willow. We would highly recommend celebrating any event at Crooked Willow. Each way you turn is breathtaking and the staff have been a joy to work with! Thank you again Crooked Willow! Our day was absolutely magical. We loved every minute!
We loved having our wedding at Crooked Willow this past July!! Best venue around! Derek and Jody have a beautiful place and they are amazing to work with!! They helped make our day go smoothly! Our friends and family of all ages had such a great time!! We can’t express enough wonderful things about this venue!!
I don’t know if there are enough words to show our appreciation for Derek and Jody at Crooked Willow. They were so unbelievably helpful and would jump in to help with anything we needed throughout the planning process. If we had questions, they were always quick to come up with an answer for us. The venue was absolutely beautiful and we had numerous comments from our wedding guests about how gorgeous the venue was. It was truly perfect for our wedding day. Oh, and Derek even took my little flower girl along to help him feed the fish while we were getting ready. We would recommend Crooked Willow to anyone planning their wedding! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Having our wedding and reception at Crooked Willow was the easiest and best decision we ever made. Derek and Jody went absolutely above and beyond to make our day perfect. The venue is simply GORGEOUS. It was amazing to have our entire special day on site: bridal suite for getting ready, grooms suite for getting ready, reception hall, Irish bar for private happy hour, lower level of barn for private ceremony, plus the bonus honeymoon suite!! Totally worth what you pay. We are thrilled with how everything went. I highly recommend this venue & this family team. I can't think of a single negative thing. Thanks Crooked Willow!!!
Derek and Jody were amazing throughout our whole wedding process and wedding day! They really did go above and beyond everything we could have asked for. We had to cancel our previous wedding due to an emergent medical issue and our previous venue had no compassion so we looked for a different venue for planning our second wedding. I found Crooked Willow on Facebook and we decided right away to go tour there - We both fell in LOVE with the venue. They were super understanding of our situation and were able to help us figure out a game plan. Communication was amazing and they were always there to answer questions throughout the way. As the wedding day approached they were there to make sure things were running smoothly.
Our wedding day was nothing short of amazing. They were there to make sure all our questions were answered and were the best of help. The bridal suite and groom suite were amazing to get ready in and hangout before. There are plenty of beautiful photo opportunities here as well! We still have guests raving about how perfect the day was and how beautiful of a venue we picked! We would recommend Crooked Willow 1000000%! Thanks for helping create our perfect day!
Crooked Willow and staff went above and beyond to make our wedding day a beautiful and memorable day. The facilities at Crooked Willow are second to none. Thank you Derek and staff for making our wedding everything we dreamed it could be.
Derek and Jody were very accommodating in working with us to make our wedding day special. Our wedding took place in the winter, and Derek spent many hours moving snow and making sure things ran smoothly for our guests the day of the wedding. Prior to the wedding day, Derek and Jody made communication easy and answered any questions that we had throughout planning. Derek, Jody, and their family have created a venue that is beautiful, full of character, and it was the perfect place to host our guests to celebrate our marriage. I could tell from the first time I met Derek and Jody that they were passionate about their business and cared about helping us make our wedding day special. They truly care about others and went above and beyond for my husband and I while planning a day that we will never forget. I would highly recommend Crooked Willow for any event!
We could not have asked for a more perfect day at Crooked Willow! Derek and Jody took the time to answer any and all questions we had and were available throughout the day. Having access to the bridal suite, trappers lodge, and the barn gave us a space to be comfortable in before our ceremony and reception.. and not to mention how BEAUTIFUL the event center is!! Derek and Jody have put in a great amount of effort to make this wedding venue amazing. I highly recommend Crooked Willow to help make your wedding day extra special!
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11181 County Road 82 SE, Osakis, MN
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