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Green Acres Event Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 303 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Elegant wedding venue featuring a barn, a fireplace, and chandeliers.
Plan your tour
- Capacity couples mention 150–160-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
- Climate climate-controlled barn — comfortable for a July dance floor or a December ceremony
- Pets pet-friendly comes up in reviews — ask about having your dog in the ceremony
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (952) 942-5220
- Website greenacreseventcenter.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The setting
“The ambience of this sweet rustic + elegant barn provided for an amazing evening for our daughter's wedding!”
“The ambience of this sweet rustic + elegant barn provided for an amazing evening for our daughter's wedding!”
“The grounds are stunning—green, peaceful, and perfect for photos or a breath of fresh air between dance sets.”
Amenities couples mention
“The downstairs space was perfect for the cocktail hour, and the bridal suite shed out back was adorable—plenty of room for me and my seven bridesmaids.”
“We loved the outdoor ceremony area and the barn!”
“One of the biggest hits was the fire pit with the s’mores package—such a fun, cozy touch to end the night.”
What couples say again and again
“When we were first touring venues we stopped in at GAEC and our jaws dropped by how beautiful the venue is already set up (meaning minimal decor needed on wedding day)!”
“We were planning from out of town, and she was so accommodating with our schedules.”
“Our ceremony upstairs felt magical, and the entire day flowed seamlessly thanks to Megan, our amazing venue manager.”
“They worked so well with our coordinator and handled logistics so flawlessly that we got to just relax and enjoy our day.”
“Our photos turned out amazing with all the facility had to offer.”
From the reviews
Green Acres was the PERFECT venue for our wedding reception. The whole team was phenomenal during the reception and truly exceeded our expectations. Victoria was an absolute delight to work with and she truly helped make everything come together!!
Green Acres and the venue sales manager, Brooke were such a delight to work with for our wedding! The venue is absolutely stunning and we are so happy we decided to have our wedding there. The staff helped ensure our day went smoothly and were so kind and helpful throughout.
We got married at Green Acres Event Center in October and had the best experience! The venue is absolutely stunning- it is so unique and elegant. Our guests are still commenting on how fun the venue is- we did the s'mores package for dessert and it was awesome!
What a beautiful venue! We had an amazing wedding!! Megan our coordinator from Green Acres was wonderful!! She made the day perfect! The staff was very organized, professional and welcoming. I could not have asked for a better wedding or experience!
Getting married at Green Acres Event Center
Green Acres Event Center 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.
Corporate events & private parties at Green Acres Event Center
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Green Acres Event Center — barn venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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