Little Log House Pioneer Village is the definition of a hidden treasure. I still can't believe we found a place that had SO much to offer for an insanely affordable price!
The location and grounds are simply unreal. The campus is sprawling so... your guests have plenty to explore as you and your party take photos... if you can decide where to take them, that is. There are SO MANY gorgeous spots (rustic bridge, fairytale garden, historic buildings and meadows, etc.), our photographer was in heaven! We also loved that we could easily hold the ceremony and reception at the same location, and both the church and the reception hall are pulled straight from the Pinterest rustic wedding board of your dreams. There's a getting ready cabin for the wedding party next to the chapel free of charge, and some of my favorite memories of the day happened there as me, my mom and grandma and aunts, and my bridesmaids spent sweet, unhurried time together in a gorgegous space.
Beauty of the venue aside, I'd recommend LLHPV in a heartbeat for the stellar management alone. From my initial inquiry and location visits, to coordination leading up to the day and the big day itself, this family-owned operation is a dream. They're so flexible with your requests and are insanely organized, so our wedding day went off without a single hitch (seriously... not one!). We also loved that there are no hidden fees -- none. I actually had to call a few times to clarify that we didn't have to pay for services I'd see at other venues (cake cutting fees, getting-ready spaces, parking, in-house catering, use of sound system, bringing your own DJ, party snacks for guests, etc.)
I'm not a native Minnesotan, so my parents were wary of an out-of-state wedding. After everything they experienced with Little Log House Pioneer Village, they say they can't imagine my wedding being held anywhere else. Prep my dad with a tissue before you ask, however -- he gets misty eyed thinking abou it. :)