Intimate Lakeside Wedding Venue in Brainerd
Ditch the Drama, Embrace the Dream: Your Intimate Lakeside Wedding Awaits In Brainerd MN
Alright, gorgeous—let’s talk weddings. Not the over-the-top, stress-fest ones where you’re dodging distant cousins and rethinking why you invited that one co-worker. No, we’re talking about something real. Something you. Picture this: a dreamy natural lake, your closest family and friends, and the love of your life—no pressure, no fuss, just magic.
Welcome to the ultimate intimate wedding experience, where nature sets the scene, love takes center stage, and our cozy cottage venue is your chic, stress-free backup plan (or the perfect spot for a killer reception). And guess what? It’s all under $8,500. Yep, you read that right. Our goal and hope is to provide the most beautiful wedding experience for our brides at such an affordable price.
Why Say ‘I Do’ by the Lake?
Because nothing—and we mean nothing—compares to the serenity of a natural lake at The Emerald Cottage as your backdrop. Imagine walking down a lush green aisle with the sound of water gently lapping the shore. The golden hour glow kissing your skin. The reflection of the sky on the lake as you exchange vows. It’s giving romantic, it’s giving effortless, it’s giving the wedding you actually want.
Your closest circle (not that random plus-one your aunt insisted on bringing) is there, soaking in the moment, laughing, crying happy tears, and celebrating you. Because this is what a wedding should feel like—intimate, personal, and completely unforgettable.
The Cottage: Your Chic Backup Plan & Reception Haven
Mother Nature can be a diva, but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered (literally). Our charming cottage venue in Brainerd is the perfect Plan B if the weather decides to get sassy. Think cozy vibes, stunning décor potential, and a space that feels like a warm embrace. It’s also where you and your guests can toast, dance, and feast without the overwhelming chaos of a huge wedding crowd.
And let’s be real—an intimate wedding doesn’t mean skimping on the party. It means curating an experience that’s all about the love, the joy, and the moments that matter. Whether it’s a long, candlelit dinner, a champagne toast by the lake, or an impromptu dance party under the stars, your wedding will be the kind of beautiful that can’t be manufactured.
Affordable, Stunning, & So You
For under $8,500, you get a wedding that feels like it came straight out of your dreams. No massive guest list, no outrageous expenses, just a breathtaking setting and a celebration that actually means something. Your wedding should be about your love story, not about pleasing a crowd.
So if you’re ready to ditch the wedding stress and say ‘yes’ to a lakeside wedding that’s as fierce and fabulous as you are, let’s make it happen. Because love deserves to be celebrated your way.
Are you in? Let’s talk dates, champagne, and all the dreamy details!
Photographer; Madisen Watson Photography (@madisenwatsonphoto)
Venue; The Emerald Cottage (@theemeraldcottage)
Hair + Makeup; Captivating Beauty (@captivatingbeautyhairandmakeup)
Suit; Nisswa Tuxedo (@nisswa_tuxedo)
Florals; Celebrations Flora(@celebrationsfloraldesign)
