Picture the setting: it’s early summer and a warm breeze is blowing through the freshly bloomed trees. You can hear laughter in the distance as you feel the excitement in the air. It’s your wedding day. You have been preparing for this day for months, maybe even your entire life. The fathers are pacing and the mothers are chatting, as they are trying to calm their nerves. You hear the click of a camera shutter and the murmur of staff ensuring that the decor is perfectly in place. The candles are lit and the guests begin to arrive. 

Quick, what day of the week is it?

Every year, Minnesota Bride Magazine gives couples an opportunity to show their wedding vendors some love and nominate them for "Best Of" in their respective categories. By casting your vote, you can let future couples know who is the best of the best for wedding vendors from hair, photography, DJ, venue and more. 

This is where we ask for your help! We would be humbled and honored if you voted for Bavaria Downs for the Minnesota Bride ‘Best of” Awards as the Top of the Tiara.

Besides saying “I do” to the person waiting for you at the end of the aisle, and possibly your dress, one of the most important things about a wedding is the venue. This one decision can impact so many different aspects of your day that it can seem like an intimidating task, but it doesn’t have to be! 

You have a vision in mind, and there’s a venue that matches that vision. Here are some helpful tips to make this process less daunting.