Covered Outdoor Wedding Venues in Decorah, IA

Just off Highway 128 on Heron Avenue, is a beautiful barn ready to host your wedding or event. We offer a rustic and elegant location that you can decorate as you wish — bringing all your ideas to life! Please read on to see what we offer and how we can make your special day the one you have always dreamed about!

Next Chapter Winery is a wedding dream of rustic elegance. Walls of barrels, glittering chandeliers, flourishing vines, a picturesque pond, a sparkling wall of wine bottles, and a foliage-enclosed driveway combine to create a venue like no other. With Jackie, the Next Chapter Winery Event Manager, start planning a unique wedding that reflects who you are as a couple and celebrates the love you have for each other. We welcome you to start the Next Chapter of your lives here.

Enjoy the scenic 6-mile drive from SW Rochester on paved roads to a magical place nestled in the rolling hillsides of southeast Minnesota. We’ve owned and operated our family perennial farm with sprawling gardens which has hosted hundreds of weddings for over 25 years. Our new wedding & events facility is a heated & cooled vintage, European-style carriage house to match our existing civil war era (1858!) brick house. The Carriage House can accommodate 150 guests in the warm months and 100 in the winter. The space flows into the gardens and expansive patio area for additional seating. Now booking for year-round events! We do still have room for a 2024 wedding! Now booking 2025.

The Venue for Your Grand and Unforgettable Event. Located near Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota. Fully Bookable Online | Indoor & Outdoor Spaces | Eco-Friendly Venue A great venue requires great features & amenities: - Up to 295 guests - Ceremony and Reception - 10+ hours of exclusive venue access - Multiple ceremony sites: outdoor and indoor - 9 signature spaces: pavilion, private suites, & more - Ample on-site parking - Outdoor bistro & landscaping lighting - Indoor house lighting - Outdoor heaters - Venue concierge service - Climate-controlled spaces: suites and restrooms - Legacy Hill Farm staff serving your event - Wheelchair accessible spaces - Post-event deep cleaning service

​ MTS Farm and Events is South Central Minnesota's newest privately owned Barn venue just outside the city of Blue Earth, Minnesota. We are conveniently located at the crossroads of Interstate I-90 and Highway 169, hosting a premier location for weddings, business events, family reunions, graduations, and other events.

Located on Mt. Vernon Rd. SE in Cedar Rapids (10 minutes from downtown Cedar Rapids), our indoor and outdoor spaces are designed to hold events for up to 250 guests. Spacious grounds with open and wooded areas provide ample settings for photos. On-site catering and a staffed bar make it easy for you to get exactly what you want for food and drink. Our dedicated staff is present to make the process smooth and simple, and we’re so excited to help you celebrate!

Ahavah Cottage is a wedding venue in Elysian, Minnesota. Located just an hour away from Minneapolis, this setting is ideal for couples seeking a tranquil, down-to-earth place to exchange their vows. The surrounding woodlands and rustic indoor space make for a one-of-a-kind base for any couple's fairytale vision.

Cannon River Winery is a wedding venue located in Cannon Falls, Minnesota. Two Stunning Venues, One Unforgettable Experience. Fall in love all over again. Nestled in the heart of Minnesota’s Sogn Valley, you’ll say, “I do,” in a rustic 150-year-old timber frame barn overlooking lush vines and rolling hills. The valley’s most enviable view, our vineyard provides the perfect backdrop to one of the most important days of your life – your wedding. The Winery is on the Register of Historic Places and has been in Cannon Falls since the 1920s. Cannon River Winery’s Event Center is located above the Tasting Room, on the second floor of the Winery. This upstairs space was the town dance hall and boasts original hard wood floors, exposed wood ceilings, and simple drop lights, that create a country chic style. As an extra touch, our custom built-in Mahogany bar edged with historic volkstead mirror glass.

North Star Farm Event Center is a wedding venue located on the edge of the Minnesota river valley just outside of Le Sueur, Minnesota. They are interested in creating an atmosphere that is pouring with rustic charm and comfort. The venue is located on a picturesque and historic farm that will enchant you and every one of your guests. North Star Farm Event Center offers multiple historic buildings that all look like something out of a country-style fairy tale. North Star Farm hosts weddings from late May until late October. For an event with something for everyone, look no further than North Star Farm Event Center.

Parks Marina on East Lake Okoboji was established in 1983 when Leo “Butch” Parks purchased the then Gibson Sporting Goods. What was once a small fishing boat sales and repair facility. Parks Boat Club is located in Okoboji, Iowa, with views overlooking spectacular East Lake Okoboji. This one of a kind lakeside venue is the perfect location to host any wedding, with facilities to have your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, and more! Our venue boasts indoor and outdoor access to the panoramic views of East lake Okoboji, making it perfect for weddings in all seasons.

When you choose the Rochester Art Center, you will get more than just a unique and historic venue. Rochester Art Center is located along the Zumbro River in downtown Rochester, MN, with easy access to the Skyways, hotels, and restaurants. The modern architecture of the Art Center features panoramic views of the city to the West, Mayo Memorial Park to the East, and the river to the South. This open space allows for dynamic design customized to your taste. If your guest list is long, the Mayo Civic Centers ballroom is the ultimate place in Rochester to host your wedding. Located on the skyway, acoustical panels for quality sound, and high-end finishes to complement any decorating scheme. Mayo Civic Center was modernized and expanded, making it an even more picturesque and stylish venue for weddings. The center’s new design features a spectacular pre-function area outside the new ballroom, and a two-story glass wall with dazzling views of downtown Rochester and the Zumbro River.

Welcome to Willow Creek Golf & Event Center - Rochester’s Best Choice for Quality Golf, Great Golf Outings & Creating Memorable Events. With scenic backdrops cherished by guests & photographers, the Willow Creek Event Center is also the perfect place to have your wedding reception, business meeting, or banquet. Discover the picture-perfect banquet facility & event center located just minutes from downtown Rochester.

All-inclusive venue located on our rooftop terrace overlooking the Mississippi River. Stress free wedding venue located all in one place. Our event coordinator will help your from the start to the finish! Don't worry about a thing.. We have everything you need to make your day a perfect dream wedding!

A wedding is a cherished milestone where family and friends come together to celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime event. We would love to be the backdrop for your perfect day. We can supply the breathtaking views, the unique spaces, and the unforgettable charm. The Round Barn Farm is one of the last remaining Round Barns in Minnesota. We host dozens of events each season and are a year-round Bed and Breakfast that has 5 deluxe rooms that are available to be part of your celebration and getting ready for your wedding.

Just one hour away from Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, and Ames, Pilgrim Heights is one of the many hidden gems in Central Iowa. With 100 acres of wooded bliss, 80-acre private lake, a stunning outdoor chapel with an envious view, a 3-story reception venue, and lodging for up to 90 people, Pilgrim Heights offers a completely unique experience second to none for couples looking to celebrate their love.

IT’S YOUR STORY It begins with a babbling stream and acres of sunset views in the vineyard. Located in Kasota, Minnesota, Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery provides the picture-perfect atmosphere for your wedding story! With two stunning reception spaces and three ceremony areas enclosed in our forest, this venue can create your story exactly how you imagine it. Enjoy your wedding any time of year and find your happily ever after at Chankaska!

Weddings can be stressful but highly satisfying days. Brides and grooms spend scores of hours preparing for the day, and when it finally happens, they want everything to come off without a hitch. With the Eagle’s Ledge as your venue, you can spend more time focusing on enjoying the special day. The Eagle’s Ledge is located within an isolated rural area. The venue has the convenience of being close to high-traffic areas with a country feel. The area offers picturesque backdrops that offer the perfect photoshoot location.

Off Shore Event Center has recently undergone an extensive renovation to bring you one of the most beautiful venues in the area for your special day. Not only do we offer this state-of-the-art facility, we also have a hotel onsite. This will allow your out-of-town guests to arrive in advance and settle in before your event. Guests who arrive early or want to stay an extra day will also be thrilled with the excellent food and service featured at our on-premise restaurant, Off Shore Bar and Grill. During the summer months, we also offer a state-of-the-art outdoor aquatics area which is included with each hotel stay. The Off Shore property features all the accommodations you and your guests will require for a perfect wedding day or an extended weekend experience. You will find a complete package of guest accommodations typically found only in large city convention centers – but tucked away in a relaxing, picturesque, small river town setting.

Magnolia Sunset Event Venues is located in the heart of the coulee region in La Crosse, WI. Tucked neatly into the bluffs, this is the perfect blend of country and chic. While still being close to La crosse, WI with all hotels only minutes away. With indoor and outdoor spaces available, this is the perfect space for you and all of your guests! We have private bridal and grooms suites with enough room for your entire bridal party to get ready. Making your day stress-free. We have two ceremony sites to choose from. One grass site and one stone walkway. We offer full service set up or you can bring your own decor, but we will do the rest! Sit back, relax, and let us make your day everything you have dreamed of.

The 1868 Farmhouse is a gorgeous wedding venue nestled in the Iowa countryside, just 15 minutes outside of Ames and 45 minutes from Des Moines. Our weekend rental is three days long and includes access to the space from Friday 1PM-Sunday 1PM. Enjoy plenty of setup time, a gorgeous space to host your rehearsal dinner, multiple ceremony locations, a gorgeous reception hall and finally, a place to host a farewell breakfast or brunch for your guests. All rentals include custom-built farmhouse tables, wooden cross back chairs, customized layout planning, setup and teardown, getting ready suites, overnight accommodations, two bartenders, tableware, linens, multiple ceremony locations, AV system, two bartenders, shuttle service rental and more!