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Crooked Willow

4.8 ★★★★★ 251 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Osakis, Minnesota

Weddings All-inclusive Elopements

Rustic, outdoor, indoor venue featuring a barn, plus bridal and groom suites.

Plan your tour

  • Capacity hosts up to 350 guests, per the venue's own info
  • Catering in-house catering & bar — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 612-207-4040
  • Website crookedwillowmn.com — most venues book tours right on their site

Hours

Monday 8 am–6 pm
Tuesday 8 am–6 pm
Wednesday 8 am–6 pm
Thursday 8 am–6 pm
Friday 8 am–6 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Most venues show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

The setting

The style of Crooked Willow in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🌸 Gardens & Grounds 2 mentions

“The venue itself, from the buildings to the surrounding landscape, is absolutely beautiful.”

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Outdoor Ceremony 2 mentions

“The ceremony site is absolutely breathtaking with a flower field behind it, and when the sun sets across the open field it creates the perfect golden light for sunset portraits.”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of Crooked Willow — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

👰 Bridal Suite 3 mentions

“Derek came to my bridal suite at 9 am, explained what he could do in the time left before the ceremony.”

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🤵 Groom's Quarters

“The bridal and grooms suites provide great spots onsite for the bridal party to get ready for the day and hang out.”

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Outdoor Ceremony Site 2 mentions

“The ceremony site is absolutely breathtaking with a flower field behind it, and when the sun sets across the open field it creates the perfect golden light for sunset portraits.”

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⛰️ Scenic Views

“The ceremony site is absolutely breathtaking with a flower field behind it, and when the sun sets across the open field it creates the perfect golden light for sunset portraits.”

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🍸 Bar Service

“Derek was also our bartender which was really cool.”

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 251 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 26 mentions

“Wedding Vendor Here ☺️🫶🏼 Just here to sing praises to one of my favorite venues - not only is Crooked Willow stunning but the owners are incredible to work with.”

🤝 owners who go above & beyond 3 mentions

“Wedding Vendor Here ☺️🫶🏼 Just here to sing praises to one of my favorite venues - not only is Crooked Willow stunning but the owners are incredible to work with.”

😌 stress-free planning 3 mentions

“Every question we had was answered quickly and thoroughly, and they made the entire planning process feel smooth and stress-free.”

📋 day-of coordination 2 mentions

“We are forever thankful for Derek and Jody for helping make our wedding day the best day of our lives!”

📸 photo-perfect backdrops 2 mentions

“The property offers every type of photography backdrop you could think and the buildings are so unique and have so much character.”

From the reviews

It is hard to put into words how amazing Crooked Willow is. It is unbelievably beautiful and it’s obvious Derek and Jody have poured their souls into making this venue one of a kind. Our day was very cold and windy, but our spirits never faded as we knew there was amazing interior space to take our photos.

★★★★★ — Aaron, Mar 2026

Your search for the perfect wedding venue in the Minnesota lakes area is over!! Crooked Willow is such a unique, rustic and beautiful venue that we’ve gotten continual comments on well after our wedding on!! Derek and Jody were also fantastic to work with! Very responsive to all the emails I sent with questions!

★★★★★ — Kenzie, Nov 2023

Wedding Vendor Here ☺️🫶🏼 Just here to sing praises to one of my favorite venues - not only is Crooked Willow stunning but the owners are incredible to work with.

★★★★★ — Ashley, Dec 2025

We cannot say enough amazing things about Crooked Willow!! From the very beginning, their communication was outstanding. Every question we had was answered quickly and thoroughly, and they made the entire planning process feel smooth and stress-free.

★★★★★ — Kayla, Mar 2026

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Getting married at Crooked Willow

Crooked Willow comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Where to find Crooked Willow

11181 County Rd 82 SE, Osakis, MN56360

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