2025 Summer Wedding Ideas

Planning a summer wedding in 2025? Minneapolis offers a stunning mix of city elegance and natural beauty, making it a perfect spot for your celebration. Just a short jaunt from the center of this vibrant city, Green Acres Event Center is one of the most charming wedding venues in Minnesota. It perfectly captures the essence of a summer wedding. Check out our list of ways to make your special day unforgettable, with everything that makes this venue worth booking in the first place.

Embracing the Summer Vibe

Summer weddings offer the perfect chance to enjoy the great outdoors, with nature providing a stunning backdrop and long daylight hours for celebration. It’s a season that invites couples to capture beautiful moments and create unforgettable memories.

Green Acres Event Center near Minneapolis is the perfect choice for a summer wedding. Our charm lies in the blend of rustic elegance and modern amenities, offering both indoor and outdoor space that suit any style. Picture exchanging vows under a clear sky, surrounded by lush greenery—a truly enchanting setting for your celebration.

Choosing Green Acres Event Center means you get the best of both worlds: the beauty of the outdoors and the comfort of indoor facilities. Our venue’s flexibility lets you design a wedding that reflects your personality and vision, making it an ideal spot for a memorable summer celebration.

Creative Summer Wedding Ideas

Planning a summer wedding is about infusing your celebration with creativity and seasonal charm. Here are some ideas to make your day uniquely yours while keeping to the theme of summer fun:

Comfortable and Stylish Attire

Keeping cool while looking chic is ideal for summer weddings. In keeping with the relaxed nature of summer, take this opportunity to have a slightly less formal celebration. Try breathable fabrics like linen or cotton for the bridal party’s attire, with light colors such as pastels or soft neutrals to enhance the summer vibe. These colors also help reflect sunlight, adding to comfort.The best feature of Green Acres Event Center? When your guests get warm outside, they can head on into the comfortably air conditioned barn! Our dual-level barn provides ample mingling, eating, and dancing space, all located in the comfort of air conditioning. 

Perfect Timing for Your Ceremony

Timing your ceremony right can make all the difference. Late afternoon or early evening ceremonies help avoid the peak heat and offer a chance for a stunning sunset backdrop. Green Acres Event Center provides an ideal setting for sunset ceremonies, with our outdoor space capturing the golden hour beautifully.

Seasonal Décor and Floral Arrangements

Embrace summer’s vibrancy with seasonal flowers and natural elements in your décor. Sunflowers, daisies, and roses in bright hues can add a burst of color to the ceremony, and using local blooms enhances the authenticity of your celebration.

Outdoor Entertainment and Activities

Make the most of the warm weather with interactive activities and entertainment. Outdoor games like cornhole, croquet, or giant Jenga are fun for all ages and encourage mingling during social hour. Comfortable seating and soft lighting for a relaxed vibe further amplify the atmosphere. Green Acres Event Center’s outdoor space is  perfect for these activities, offering plenty of room for guests to enjoy the festivities under the open sky.

Ensuring Guest Comfort

Guest comfort is always important for a successful summer wedding. Thoughtful touches can ensure everyone enjoys the celebration, such as:

Refreshing Beverage Stations

Wedding or not, summer can still get pretty warm. Set up stations with infused water, lemonade, and refreshing mocktails to keep guests cool and hydrated. Offering various options caters to different tastes and ensures everyone stays refreshed. Consider adding a signature drink that reflects your personal style or theme for an extra touch of personalization.

Providing Shade for Ample Comfortability

Green Acres Event Center provides a variety of options to keep guests comfortable, no matter the weather. If you prefer to move the ceremony indoors due to warm temperatures, our upper-level Great Room Loft offers a beautiful, air-conditioned space for your ceremony. However, if you’d like to embrace the great Minnesota summers, our outdoor ceremony area is thoughtfully positioned beneath a canopy of trees, ensuring plenty of shade for your guests.

Enjoy a Barn Summer Wedding at Green Acres Event Center

A well-planned summer wedding at Green Acres Event Center promises a day filled with beauty, joy, and unforgettable memories. With its perfect blend of rustic charm and modern conveniences, our venue offers everything you need to create a celebration that reflects your unique style and vision.

Explore more about Green Acres Event Center, and make your upcoming 2025 or 2026 wedding a day to remember for the rest of your lives.

Photo 1 & 2: Bella Cattura Studios

Photo 3: ALee Photography

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