Minnetonka Orchards

I had the pleasure of working with Kelly at Minnetonka Orchards to help me with my wedding day. From the beginning she treated me like a bride and made sure I was her first priority. She took the stress of planning off my shoulders and made known that she would do anything to help me. The site is incredibly beautiful and the staff was.. well as Minnesota nice as they get! I had the best day and It's thanks to Minnetonka Orchards.

The Minnetonka Orchards was absolutely a dream come true for our wedding reception. I'll always remember coming over the rim of the hill with the wedding party and seeing all of our guests having the most wonderful time, relaxed, playing giant jenga and all the other yard games.The beautiful screen house served as a perfect photo booth, the surrounding orchard was dreamy to explore for pictures, and the little twinkle lights in the trees were gorgeous as it got dark. Lighting the bonfire and having s'mores was a highlight! Kelly, like everyone says below, is amazing to work with. She was available and quick to answer any questions I had. I can't say enough good things about this place as a venue.

Minnetonka Orchards was the perfect venue for our reception. We wanted to have a low-key party where our guests could have fun and we could really make it our own. The Orchard is beautiful and the tent is perfect in the event of bad weather. Luckily we had a beautiful day and my goal of having everyone outside for most of the evening came true. The Orchard has many lawn games and we brought more of our own and they were all busy the entire afternoon. We used a food truck which was perfect for the setting, people could wander up, grab food, and return to their games or explore the Orchard. One of our biggest “musts” in looking for a venue was the ability to provide our own alcohol so that we could limit that expense. Minnetonka Orchards requires hiring a licensed bartender but you can bring your own liquor. We went to Total Wine and brought our own kegs and cases of wine at a fraction of the cost of catered alcohol. Lastly, and most importantly, Kelly was extremely easy to work with. She answered questions promptly and was very flexible with our timing on the day. We did everything ourselves and we were able to come and go throughout the morning to get everything set up for the afternoon. Her staff were very helpful and we heard so many compliments from our guests on the beauty and simplicity of the property and the fun they had exploring and playing lawn games. Huge thanks to Kelly and her team for making our party go off so smoothly!

We would give 6 stars if we could. My wife and I were trying to find the right venue back when we got engaged, and happened upon the Orchard on a whim, and fell in love with it right away. It is a true gem. Kelly is great to work with, and extremely accessible, all the way through Wedding Day. Our guests had nothing but rave reviews for the Orchard, and we also made good use of the on-site shuttle (which our guests loved). They have so many charming spots on the property and the place has so much personality. The Orchard allowed us to inject our own personal touches everywhere as well. The scenery is incredible, and it's so quiet for being not that far from town. On our wedding day we dealt with heavy rain in the morning and intense heat during the afternoon, and Kelly and her staff did everything right to make the day awesome in spite of the challenging weather. They were exceptionally easy to work with and provided an extremely memorable locale for our reception & ceremony. Two thumbs up from us!

We had a wonderful experience at Minnetonka Orchards for our son's wedding. Everything came together beautifully. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We had a large guest list and they did an amazing job accommodating us. We would not hesitate to have another event here!

Our entire experience with Minnetonka Orchards was wonderful! They were very accommodating, and the assistance we received from Kelly felt very personal. She was very easy to work with, providing great suggestions that made the whole process very easy. The venue itself was beautiful, we couldn't have asked for a more scenic place to get married. Kelly and her team are very detail oriented, making sure every aspect of the day is to your liking.

We are so happy that we decided to make Minnetonka Orchards our wedding venue. The moment we met Kelly, we knew we were in good hands. We felt so comfortable and at ease! She was an absolute delight to work with and was with us every single step of the way. We also met Carly during the open house and requested she be our go-to gal on the big day and wow, she did not disappoint. It wouldn't have been the same without her! The site itself is just beautiful and come with so many perks, i.e. fire pit, hayride, yard games, backdrop and scenery. The actual wedding day went by in a blink... from set up to take down, the team took care of our every need, even stopping by at the end of the night to make sure we were having a good time. We look back so fondly at our day and cannot thank Minnetonka Orchards enough for memories. Highly recommended!

Absolutely beautiful grounds that everyone loved. The wonderful staff were friendly, helpful, and made everything so easy for me as the bride and for my family who did set up for the day. My guests made so many comments on how great the grounds were, how much fun the yard games were, and how amazing the big reception tent was. I would recommend to anyone. The staff kept regular orchard goers away from our private event so I didn't even have to think about it. I could not have asked for anything more from them.

Thank you so much for the best day of my life! The orchard was so beautiful, with so many different options for our guests to explore :) We loved working with the site coordinator, Kelly- super fun and easy going and willing to help with any need! We wanted a venue that we could make our very own and she helped us every step of the way!!! Cannot say enough about how elegant and beautiful our big day was and how my guests raved about the ceremony location in the woods, the beautifully draped tent, and light-lined yard! My guests had so much fun exploring the orchard as we did photos and dancing in the tent to our 10 piece band! This venue is above and beyond perfect- please check it out - you will be AMAZED!!

This was the first and only venue we looked at because of how great it was! Kelly was an absolute delight to work with. She is very flexible and willing to work with you to make whatever you'd like work. She threw out lots of ideas and was very helpful. The venue is gorgeous and we loved being able to have yard games, fire and hayride on our big day! Thank you Kelly and Minnetonka Orchards!

We got married at Minnetonka Orchards in July 2017 (ceremony + reception) and we have too many good things to say about the venue and staff to fit on this page! The venue itself is so unique and gorgeous..they have a brand new tent, the venue is full of flowers and greenery that are so well cared for, there is a small petting zoo that was a big hit with the guests, tons of lawn games, different areas to walk around and sit, and options for hay rides, fire pit, and so forth. Not only were out of town guests blown away, but even the local MN guests couldn't get over the venue. The venue also provides lots of extras if you want (vases, chalkboards, easels, etc) at no extra cost. Most importantly, Kelly - the owner - was indescribably helpful, accessible, knowledgeable, and communicative during our stressful year of wedding planning from across the country! She helped us every step of the way and was a calming voice of reason when we had various things go awry during planning (factors that were unrelated to the venue!). Kelly was so professional and on top of things, and trusting her throughout the whole planning process was beyond helpful. Carly, one of the many wonderful orchard staff members, even handmade our seating charts, welcome signs, etc. The day of the wedding, we had some unfortunate DJ/music issues and Kelly swooped right in to help, offering up her own speakers and music devices if needed. It's one week later and we still can't believe how much we lucked out with Kelly, the truly magical venue and the amazingly competent staff. We SO highly recommend Minnetonka Orchards if you're looking for an outdoor venue with a beautiful indoor/outdoor tented reception area (and great option for inclement weather).

Minnetonka Orchards was a fantastic vendor to work with. Kelly was always accommodating when we wanted to bring people up for a tour. The greatest moment came when Kelly heroically saved a bridesmaid dress that had received a big grease stain pre-ceremony. She rode off in her gator and came back with a perfect dress, saving the day :) The venue is always in great shape. I wish I had been notified that they had cut down the trees right behind the ceremony cite, but Kelly and her staff offered some plan b ceremony backdrops (though we ended up sticking with the original view, just without the tall trees). The bride and groom sheds are rustic, but clean and really tucked away (meaning you can blast music pretty loudly without anyone hearing). The staff was very helpful when we arrived at the venue and took care of everything we needed. They also did a great job at the end of the night with helping the clean up efforts. All in all, a great experience! I think this venue will continue to improve with time as they work out the kinks and keep upgrading the facilities (the new bathrooms are really nice!!).

Kelly and crew were absolutely amazing. I was in a wedding that took place the afternoon after a big scary morning storm (my backyard is STILL a mess!). The orchard was cleaned impeccably within a few short hours after the storm as if nothing had ever happened and the wedding was perfect. I can't say enough good things. Kelly told us at one point that she's always thinking about the bride and I can tell you from first hand experience that she is. Outside of the amazing staff, the orchard itself is fantastic. There is a ton of fun activities and the grounds are gorgeous. I would absolutely and without hesitation recommend the Minnetonka Orchards to anyone.

I'm so glad we went with Minnetonka Orchards. The space is amazing, and Kelly is just a great person to work with. During the busy seasons (fall, when the orchard is open, and late spring when wedding season is fully under way) she can be, understandably, bit hard to get a hold of, but when you do she is ready and willing to work with you, solve any concerns, and make the wedding exactly what you want it to be. They also were very flexible with allowing us to set up and then get stuff after the wedding, which I am so grateful for. It allowed us to have a full weekend of fun with our families. Everyone loved the orchard, from kids to grandparents. I plan to go out every year just to visit (and pick apples!) and remember our amazing wedding there.

This venue is stunning. If you want a fairy tale wedding in the woods, pick this place. The gazebo was like from a dream out in the woods and the tent was perfect for what I had had in mind. The trees with the lights, the surrounding orchards, the fire pit and small nearby building, the flowers, everything was gorgeous and perfect. There was so much to do here! Trails to walk on and orchards to walk through, the fire pit, horseshoe game, other yard games, dancing. It was amazing. I was told after that everyone was pleased by the location. The only downfall is that they made it really difficult to set up ahead of time by restricting times and availability. They also don't let you stay very late. That was another disappointment. You also can't have music outside because of music restrictments in the city which isn't their fault but was still disappointing. It was near perfect but not quite. I highly recommend it. The people running it there are incredible and so nice and willing to work with you and are very communicative. Just wish it hadn't been so stressful to get everything set up and ready ahead of time because of the restricting times. Same with clean up and restricting times. We had to end earlier than desired just to clean up.

We love the Minnetonka Apple Orchard!! We had our wedding ceremony there and it was a rainy day and we didn't know if we were going to have it inside the tent or outside and we were able to wait until just a few hour before the wedding ceremony to decide!! It was in the tent we go!! I had about 200 guests and the tent held everyone perfectly! It was sprinkling on and off all day but during the ceremony, for the whole ceremony it down poured. It rained like crazy. It was sooooo nice to have the tent for a rain back up. It's a must!! The rain actually made it very intimate and romantic in the tent. Also everyone was so easy to work with and was so flexible!! After our ceremony we had fresh apple donut and coffee and our guest could not even handle themselves. They were so happy to have a delicious donut and a cup of coffee!! We got so many compliments on how beautiful the location was and the kids loved the petting zoo!! It is a great place for kids to burn off some steam before the the reception!! The Minnetonka Apple Orchard made for a beautiful wedding photos because it is a beautiful venue. I cannot say enough good things about them. They really worked to make our day perfect, and it was!! I am so happy to have had our ceremony there!!

My husband and I chose the Minnetonka Orchards for our reception. Minnetonka orchards is so beautiful! Especially in the fall the leaves are beautiful as well as the apples and the whole environment. Kelly was very helpful in planning everything and getting everything ready for the wedding! Minnetonka Orchards reception includes a giant tent from Ultimate Events. We also had the option of having hayrides there and it was one of the best decisions we made because everyone loved it. We also had a bonfire it during the night which is perfect to keep everyone cozy and warm. We rented some heaters from Ultimate Events to keep everyone warm in the tent but the tent was already pretty nice because it is enclosed and it has a hard floor. Minnetonka Orchards also provided some fun lawn games including a giant human-sized Jenga, Horshoe, and bean bag toss. We are so blessed to have our wedding reception at the Minnetonka Orchards! It was the best day ever and so beautiful! And the staff is very friendly and very helpful!

If you're worried about guests being bored at your wedding, worry no more and book this venue. Near the reception site, there are playgrounds, a petting zoo, lawn games, a corn maze, and a hay ride that occasionally circulates by. The reception tent has an updated look with new floors that makes it way more modern and picturesque. Kelly was wonderful to work with and figured out how to cool our dessert since the 90 degree weather was melting the frosting off. I gave a four star rating on service because I had a few miscommunications with the contact I had been discussing my plans with, but it was quickly ameliorated by Kelly. The owners came and greeted us toward the end of the night and were absolutely delightful. We had a great time at Minnetonka Orchards and would recommend it to anyone planning a wedding!

Minnetonka Orchards was the perfect setting for our wedding and made sure it was a truly magical evening. Everything from the twinkling lights in the trees and reception tent to the hayrides and bonfire made it a night to remember. I got so many compliments-people said it was the best wedding they've ever been to! Michele and her husband were always accessible if I had any questions or concerns, and they were present during both the set up and take down to make sure everything went smoothly.

The Minnetonka Orchards is such a beautiful venue! All of my guests were raving about it. The owners of the orchard are very easy to work with try to be accommodating. The only down fall of the orchard is the DJ needs to be done at 10:00 (city ordinance)but they tell you this before booking. Wonderful venue!

Minnetonka orchards was the PERFECT venue for our wedding. We actually booked it before we could go see it, as we got engaged in December and they can't show the venue in winter due to snow. We crossed our fingers and booked it anyway based on reviews and pictures, and it was so worth it. Pictures can not do this place justice. It thunderstormed the morning of our wedding but cleared up for the afternoon, which was lovely. The orchard was so flexible and willing to work with us in formulating our rain plans. We had lawn games, hay rides, a photo booth (Set up in the "conversation porch" with a camera on a tripod and a white sheet!) and a bonfire. We heard from many, many guests that it was the most fun wedding they had ever been to. It was a little expensive for our budget considering none of the tables, chairs, etc were included, but it was worth every penny!

When I went in search of a venue to have my wedding it was a very short search. This was the only place I looked at and when I got there I just "knew" it was perfect. The day was great. My guests had a fantastic time because of all of the different options that they had for entertainment. At one point during the day I just looked out and couldnt believe what a great time everyone was having and how well people were mingling. We had a bags and horshoe tournament going on. I just wished I had prizes. Also,Craig and Michele were amazing. From their recommendations to helping with set up to making sure that the orchards was in tip top shape for the day of the wedding. One thing that I will mention is that this place is not an inexpensive place to hold your wedding. You need to factor in the cost of renting the location as well as caterer, the day of host, the bartender, the $10/guest after 125 and the equipment rental. I liked the flexibility in being able to choose and I feel that by doing so our service was spectacular and I wouldnt trade it for anything. The day after my wedding my groom asked me if I was sad that it was over and surprisingly I wasnt and that was because it was the perfect day and the people at Minnetonka Orchards know how to make your wedding a day that you will never forget. My wedding was not a cookie cutter country club wedding and I couldnt have been more pleased. So if what your after is a laid back wedding with more to do than drinking and dancing than this is the place. Also, I did forget to mention the wedding ceremony site. They have the cutest set up and my guest were so impressed.

At first, they were a little difficult to work with (it was the first year for them hosting more than 1 wedding a weekend and contracts had been overhauled) but when the Big Day came, they shined! We used them for catering and the food got many great reviews! My favorite part though, is the petting zoo they have. After our dinner, the owners and their children started showing off their "pets" to us and our guests. Nothing like holding a baby goat in your lap on your wedding day! So very kid and adult friendly and countless photo ops. Recommend highly!

We had our ceremony and reception at Minnetonka Orchards and it was really beautiful. Having it there allowed us to customize pretty much everything with our day. Michelle from the orchard was great, answered all my questions and they also did the food and it was very delicious