Wedding Information

The Barn of Chapeau Shores is a Beautiful and Affordable Authentic Barn

Thank you for your interest in our venue. We are honored that you are considering our wedding barn and look forward to working with you. We feel it is important that you find the right venue that fits your vision and specific needs for your special day. The Barn of Chapeau Shores is a Beautiful and Affordable Authentic Barn that is open year round for Weddings & Events. We are located South of Minneapolis and just West of Rochester, Minnesota and we would love to be your venue.

Our Barn is stunning with a 42-foot high vaulted ceiling, original beams, shiplap, and lighting. Because of its beauty, your decorating can be elaborate or minimal and either way your wedding would be absolutely gorgeous.

There is no food or beverage minimum.

We allow our couples to choose the caterer of their choice. This allows you to hire a caterer that serves foods that you like to eat and the freedom to decide what price point fits into your wedding budget. We allow couples to bring in either store bought or homemade items and any non-alcoholic drinks, if you choose to. We understand wedding costs can add up quickly and feel it is only right to allow our couples the ability to bring in these items.

We offer a great option to rent wedding décor and specialty items for a reasonable fee. We have wedding decorations, table décor, arbors, vintage doors, chalk boards, easels, ladders, signs, flameless candles and holders, rustic and elegant specialty tables, whiskey barrels, spools, serving pieces, charger plates, silk florals, pipe and drape, fabric panels, floral walls and so much more. Many couple love this, as it is a less expensive and a less stressful option than buying everything at full price. We also pick up these rental items at the end of the evening so you don’t have to. In our rental décor list, you will also find many items that are free for you to use.

We know you will like our longer rental period that allows you more time to be at our venue for decorating, getting ready, photos, the ceremony and for celebrating at your reception and dance.

Enjoy all of our “Extras” without an extra fee

Access to our 4200 square foot Barn venue and beautiful property
Year round venue with Heat and Air-Conditioning throughout the entire Barn

Handicapped accessible venue
Tables and chairs inside the Barn for up to 200
Three amazing handmade barn wood Head tables, measuring 24 feet long

Beautiful 14-foot fabric draping is displayed inside the Barn around the French doors in the loft.
24 x 36 foot Covered Patio with option to be fully enclosed

Teak wood tables and chairs on the patio for seating an additional 48 to 64
We have extra tables available for you to use, at no extra cost, for a welcome and gift table, photo display, seating chart, snack, drink and cake table.

Two stunning outdoor wedding ceremony areas

Gorgeous Stamped concrete wedding isle that leads to the wedding circle
Cement slab for bridesmaids and groomsman to stand on during the ceremony
Seating in outdoor wedding area for 250 on white resin padded wedding chairs

Cemented areas in our wedding ceremony site for guests with wheelchairs or walkers
Owners to set up seating arrangement inside and outside, as requested by the couple
Indoor wedding ceremony areas
Beautiful 14-foot fabric draping displayed inside on the north end of the Barn
Stunning Bridal suite located inside the Barn. Vaulted tin ceiling, many beautiful mirrors, gorgeous lighting, multiple plug ins, an 18-foot-long vanity countertop with 6 wall mirrors and luxurious stools, 7 wall hooks for dresses, faux fireplace with candelabra, vintage settee, chairs, ottoman, push button door lock as well as air conditioning and in floor heating.

One tall director style chair with foot stool available for your makeup or hair artist to use
Groom’s suite located inside the Barn. Vaulted tin ceiling, wall mirrors and hooks, unique wood and pipe clothes hanger, barn wood table with 6 wooden/metal stools, wooden tick-tac toe game, cards, large wall mounted TV with cable television, leather couch and chair, coffee table, rustic metal cart, wine cork side tables, barn wood door window coverings, push button door lock as well as air conditioning and in floor heating

Indoor men’s and women’s restrooms
Family Handicapped restroom with baby changing station
Accent table in both the women’s and family handicapped restroom
Two child high chairs
Caterer’s set up area with four 8-foot rectangular tables, counter top and sink. Couples may also use the refrigerator, if needed.
Bartender area with built in bar and cooler
2^nd Patio Bar set up, if needed for larger weddings
When alcohol is served a security guard is required, however, this service is provided for you at no extra charge
Swag type lighting hanging from the Barn ceiling
Bistro lighting on support beams, near the bar/caterer area and above the patio

Three beautiful Chandeliers in the Barn loft and three Chandeliers in the Bridal suite
Speaker system, two microphones with stand and three music stands available
On-site paved parking lot with lights
Overflow street parking and a gravel lot just across from our property
Outdoor Grain bin
Large Gazebo, with lighting, a plug in for other electrical needs, chairs and side tables

Corn Crib with lighting

Picnic table
Three sets of bean bag – corn hole games available to use
Beautifully landscaped property, amazing mature pine and oak trees, landscape lighting, as well as an in-ground lawn sprinkler system so our grass will be green and healthy looking
Many gorgeous photo areas

We spray for mosquitoes before your event so you and your guests can comfortably enjoy the outdoors
Special outlets for your Caterer and Food truck outdoor electrical needs
Free Wi-Fi – high speed internet
Several décor items that are Free of charge for our renters to use
Owner or manager and Barn team members on site during your event to help coordinate, clean up and make sure your event goes smoothly and is the best day ever