Abella

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $6,900

Guest capacity

Up to 295 seated guests

About this venue

Escape to a romantic, timeless French country estate nestled 35 minutes from the Twin Cities. Featuring a stunning modern reception hall, a historic barn and a variety of outdoor spaces, Abella allows couples to truly customize their dream wedding ceremony and reception for up to 295 guests.

Best of Zola 2026

Seated guest capacity

  • 50-295

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Farms, Barns, Ranches
  • Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
11720 256th St, Chisago City, MN 55013

Our event spaces

French Country Hall

An abundance of windows for natural light and our signature antique chandelier bring this space to life.

A climate-controlled space with elegant white interior, chandeliers, and a fireplace. Features include farmhouse head tables, round guest tables, cross-back chairs, catering prep kitchen and restrooms.

Guest capacity

Up to 295 Seated

Up to 295 Standing

Square footage

6,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- 10 AM - 12 AM Rental on Friday/Saturday or 10 AM - 10 PM Rental Sunday-Thursday - Farm Tables for Head Table - 72" Round Guest Tables - Crossback Vineyard Chairs - Folding Banquet Tables - Ceremony (with Room Flip) at no additional charge

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Willows

A serene meadow surrounded by Willow trees with grand reveal doors.

Surrounded by hundred-year-old willow trees, this is our most popular outdoor ceremony location, the Willows is located 1/4 mile from the main reception area and access via a gravel road. A trolley is available to transport guests to and from this location for $500, or guests can take an 8-minute walk through our sunset fields to reach this beautiful destination.

Guest capacity

Up to 295 Seated

Up to 295 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- Limo Golf Cart for the bridal party and guests with mobility challenges (seats 5 per trip) - Mosquito Treatment - White Folding Chairs

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Historic Barn

Originally built in 1900 and restored, this space is perfect for a ceremony or social hour.

Perfect for overflow social hour or an indoor ceremony

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Up to 295 Standing

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- Seating for 30 (white pews) - White folding chairs (for ceremony) - Optional Lounge Furniture for an additional fee - Cafe lights and vines

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Cottage Suite

A lovely space with plenty of room where the wedding party can prepare for the big day!

With three rooms and an en suite bathroom, the Cottage Suite has spaces for the wedding party to relax, grab a bite to eat, and get their hair and make-up styled. There's also a dressing room. The space is surrounded by a wraparound porch which is used often for first looks and getting ready photos.

Guest capacity

Up to 20 Seated

Up to 20 Standing

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- Kitchenette with mini fridge, sink and counter space - Bathroom - Hair/Make-up staging area with 5 large mirrors - Dressing room with floor length mirrors

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Granary Suite

A lounge for the wedding party to unwind in and prepare before the ceremony begins.

This historic, multi-level suite features mirrors, seating, a dry bar, games, and a television with Roku and a Nintendo Switch.

Guest capacity

Up to 20 Seated

Up to 20 Standing

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- Dry bar with mini fridge - Games - Television, Nintendo Switch and Roku device for streaming - Bathrooms located across the patio in the French Country Hall

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

French Country Hall

An abundance of windows for natural light and our signature antique chandelier bring this space to life.

A climate-controlled space with elegant white interior, chandeliers, and a fireplace. Features include farmhouse head tables, round guest tables, cross-back chairs, catering prep kitchen and restrooms.

Guest capacity

Up to 295 Seated

Up to 295 Standing

Square footage

6,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- 10 AM - 12 AM Rental on Friday/Saturday or 10 AM - 10 PM Rental Sunday-Thursday - Farm Tables for Head Table - 72" Round Guest Tables - Crossback Vineyard Chairs - Folding Banquet Tables - Ceremony (with Room Flip) at no additional charge

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Willows

A serene meadow surrounded by Willow trees with grand reveal doors.

Surrounded by hundred-year-old willow trees, this is our most popular outdoor ceremony location, the Willows is located 1/4 mile from the main reception area and access via a gravel road. A trolley is available to transport guests to and from this location for $500, or guests can take an 8-minute walk through our sunset fields to reach this beautiful destination.

Guest capacity

Up to 295 Seated

Up to 295 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- Limo Golf Cart for the bridal party and guests with mobility challenges (seats 5 per trip) - Mosquito Treatment - White Folding Chairs

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Historic Barn

Originally built in 1900 and restored, this space is perfect for a ceremony or social hour.

Perfect for overflow social hour or an indoor ceremony

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Up to 295 Standing

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- Seating for 30 (white pews) - White folding chairs (for ceremony) - Optional Lounge Furniture for an additional fee - Cafe lights and vines

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Cottage Suite

A lovely space with plenty of room where the wedding party can prepare for the big day!

With three rooms and an en suite bathroom, the Cottage Suite has spaces for the wedding party to relax, grab a bite to eat, and get their hair and make-up styled. There's also a dressing room. The space is surrounded by a wraparound porch which is used often for first looks and getting ready photos.

Guest capacity

Up to 20 Seated

Up to 20 Standing

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- Kitchenette with mini fridge, sink and counter space - Bathroom - Hair/Make-up staging area with 5 large mirrors - Dressing room with floor length mirrors

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Granary Suite

A lounge for the wedding party to unwind in and prepare before the ceremony begins.

This historic, multi-level suite features mirrors, seating, a dry bar, games, and a television with Roku and a Nintendo Switch.

Guest capacity

Up to 20 Seated

Up to 20 Standing

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- Dry bar with mini fridge - Games - Television, Nintendo Switch and Roku device for streaming - Bathrooms located across the patio in the French Country Hall

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Available services that can be provided by Abella

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Linens
  • Sound / AV

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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20 reviews

  • MB

    Maddie B.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 28

    The best venue & the perfect day!

    We truly couldn’t have asked for a better wedding venue or a better experience! Our wedding day was everything we dreamed of and more, and everything went so smoothly from beginning to end. We were able to be fully present, enjoy every moment, and celebrate with the people we love without stressing about the little things, and that means more to us than we can put into words. Megan and Gina deserve the biggest shoutout because they were absolutely incredible to work with! They made us feel so supported throughout the entire process, were always so helpful, and went above and beyond to make sure everything came together perfectly. It’s hard to put into words how much it means to have people like them helping you through such a special and important time in your life. We are so grateful for all the time, care, and effort they put into making our day everything we hoped it would be. Looking back, we wouldn’t change a thing, and we would choose this venue all over again in a heartbeat. If you’re looking for a venue with an amazing team that genuinely cares about making your wedding day special, we cannot recommend them enough! Thank you, Megan, Gina & the entire Abella team, for helping make one of the best days of our lives so perfect! ️

  • LB

    Lisa B.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 28

    Lovely September Wedding at Abella

    We are so happy that we chose Abella Weddings & Events for our wedding! The venue is absolutely beautiful and we enjoyed having our ceremony in their outdoor wooded area (The Willows). The guests loved the trolley to ride to that ceremony area, which is available to rent. They had many decor rental options as well and it was convenient that they use their own bar service. We felt like we really got to get a feel for the venue ahead of time by attending multiple of their open houses that featured different vendors. The day of the wedding, the staff was super helpful and accommodating. We had an issue with a family member setting up some table linens and they fixed it right away for us. We would highly recommend having your wedding here!

  • KD

    Kalie D.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 27

    "The Best Wedding I've Ever Been To!"

    My husband and I booked Abella in November 2024 and got married in September 2026. For those two years of planning, we felt so close to the Abella team and loved visiting 4-5 times for our meetings along with the open houses to meet vendors, enjoy the space, and plan out logistics. The space itself is surreal with the greenery, tall ceilings, white fences, and chandeliers. It is clear that every detail was thought out with their expansive portal, FAQs, example sheets, and thinking through every scenario - you can just tell they are experienced and love what they do. Being a Type A, Hospitality Major in college- I had a lot of ideas, requests, and visions - and they made it all come to life without making me feel like a burden. The team was so supportive on wedding day (checking out the outdoor ceremony space to see if it was too rainy - it wasn't and we all cheered together, letting us know there was an Owl perched during our ceremony which they have never seen, helping to fix my bustle when I didn't know it needed it, and making the day go flawless) and they did it all behind the scenes. If I did ever email or text a question ahead of the day, they would respond very fast, like sometimes within 20 minutes fast. Following wedding day, we have had friends, family, and guests who have worked in the wedding industry tell us that this was genuinely the best wedding they have ever been to and that they don't say that to everyone. I attribute a lot of this to Abella. People absolutely loved riding the trolley to the ceremony site, getting drinks at the bar on the patio during cocktail hour and standing by the fires or playing champagne pong, taking photos in front of the draping in the barn, and dancing in the warm glow of the chandeliers and the candles on the tables. Going to school for Hospitality, I learned a lot about what makes a guest experience great - and Abella has it nailed down to a science. If you want a stress-free, beautiful day - look no further!

  • KS

    Klair S.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 2, 2026

    Best Venue & Team!

    We cannot say enough wonderful things about Abella Wedding & Events! From the beginning, their team was incredibly helpful, kind, and supportive, and they truly went above and beyond to make our wedding day special. The venue was beautiful, everything ran so smoothly, and we were able to relax and enjoy every moment knowing we were in such good hands. We are so grateful for all of their help and hard work in making our wedding day so remarkable. We will always look back on our day with the happiest memories! We wholeheartedly recommend Abella to any couple looking for a beautiful venue and a team that genuinely cares about making your wedding day unforgettable!

  • TR

    Taylor R.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 29, 2026

    Best Venue Ever!

    We couldn't have asked for a better venue than Abella. Megan was incredibly helpful throughout the entire planning process and even on our wedding day, answering every question we had and thinking ahead about details we didn't even realize we needed—like setting up umbrellas right outside the bridal suite just in case. The space itself is stunning with plenty of room for all our guests, and the location felt absolutely perfect for us. From the moment we walked through the doors, we knew this was where we wanted to say our vows. The team's prompt and professional approach made everything feel smooth and stress-free. Our day was an absolute dream, and we wouldn't have wanted to celebrate it anywhere else!

Full access to four buildings including 2 wedding party suites, full access to the outdoor spaces, tables and chairs, cleaning services, parking, a battery-operated sound system for an outdoor ceremony and a golf cart limo. We do not charge ceremony fees!
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We have an open catering policy with no catering fees! We have a list of preferred caterers that are tried and true; new, full service caterers are allowed with prior approval through an easy process!
Absolutely! All food served to guests must be made in a licensed kitchen. Dessert/snacks can be drop-off (only dinner must be provided by a full service caterer).
You are allowed to bring in your own alcohol to serve to your wedding party in the suites in the morning. Once the ceremony starts, all alcohol must be provided by our in-house bar service.
Yes, there is a parking lot and event attendants will help guests find a spot and get to where they are going on site!
Friday and Saturday rental periods are 10 am - midnight (14 hours); Sunday-Thursday events are 10 am - 10 pm (12 hours). We can also go until midnight on some holiday weekends. We recommend the last dance 30 minutes prior to the end of the rental period. Early Access to the wedding party suites is available as early as 8 am for $200 per hour.
Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible. Our most popular ceremony location, The Willows, is located about 1/4 mile from the main reception space, accessed by a gravel road. We do have a golf cart available for people with mobility challenges.
November through mid-December and April are considered off-peak season and have a discounted rate. We can occasionally host winter events (mid-December through March) for up to 150 guests with a modified room flip, or up to 200 guests for an off-site ceremony.
May-October
We do require you to provide proof of event host liability insurance coverage. Current rates are around $120.
We have 2 indoor ceremony options - the French Country Hall (requires a 90-minute room flip) and the Historic Barn. Due to staffing needs, we require ~24 hours notice to change ceremony locations; we can often accommodate same-day changes with modifications. We do not have any fees associated with our ceremony options!

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