Welcome to Garten Marketplatz
We hope you fall in love with this place, not just because we love it here, but because you deserve to have the best day of your life on your wedding day. We want to help you make that dream a reality. Voted Best of the Best, 2023!
10 acre property 6 miles SW of Rochester, Minnesota on all paved roads. Pricing ↓
6 Wedding Locations
Large Front Garden
Under the "Big Tree"
Under the "Big Tree"
Being surrounded by beautiful flowers and greenery as you say "I DO" is breathtaking for you and your guests.
Under the "Big Tree"
Under the "Big Tree"
Under the "Big Tree"
Getting married under a tree, especially a 100+ year old tree, represents intertwining your branches and establishing your roots as a new family.
Carriage House
Under the "Big Tree"
Carriage House
Our Carriage House doubles as a wedding and reception location. Have it for one or both. If you book your wedding with us, it's yours to use how you'd like!
Small Garden
Pergola Patio
Carriage House
If your looking for a more intimate setting, the small gardens near the carriage house offer calming sounds of the fountain. We have several gazebos and arches you can choose from to decorate your space.
Front Patio
Pergola Patio
Pergola Patio
This setting is for a smaller wedding as it comfortably holds approximately 40 seated guests. Located on the east side of the house, it is often cool and shady later in the day.
Pergola Patio
Pergola Patio
Pergola Patio
Our pergola patio is a multipurpose space available for the wedding or lounging on our outdoor furniture. Our light strands & rented heat towers provide extra comfort into the night.
The Pergola Patio
Patio: Dinner
Patio: Dinner
Patio: Dinner
Having a small, intimate wedding? This patio makes for a gorgeous dinner location.
Patio: Dance
Patio: Dinner
Patio: Dinner
Have your special dances on the patio for an extra special touch before moving into the Carriage House for your reception.
Patio: Lounge
Patio: Dinner
Patio: Lounge
Use the patio for overflow space for your guests to visit while listening to the music through our outdoor speakers.
For those who love the outdoors:
The Carriage House seamlessly integrates with our beautiful gardens, peaceful country setting, and immense outdoor spaces. We have a large pergola patio space, garden paths, and expansive lawns that make this an outdoor paradise.
The combination of modern and historic makes for a timeless space for entertaining. Our poured concrete floors and industrial pipe railing blend nicely with dark wood beams, leather Edison bulb chandeliers, and antiqued exposed brick pillars.
Wheelchair Accessibility:
The spaces in and around the carriage house are all wheelchair accessible.
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"My husband & I had our wedding here and LOVED it! The venue is gorgeous and the owners and staff are so wonderful and accommodating. We had a vision to get married outside on snowshoes and they were willing to work with us and our dream. We cannot recommend the Garten Marketplatz enough! Thank you Randy, Sue & the whole crew!"
-Jen
How it goes...
Catering
Day-of Coordinator
Catering
Hire your favorite licensed caterer OR go the food truck route for a more laid-back feel.
Drinks
Day-of Coordinator
Catering
Hire your favorite licensed bar service to provide drinks all the way up until 11:00 pm.
Timeline
Day-of Coordinator
Day-of Coordinator
Your day, your timeline! The day is yours to schedule as you please. No other events will be scheduled on your big day.
Day-of Coordinator
Day-of Coordinator
Day-of Coordinator
You will be provided a site coordinator for the day of your event to make sure the venue side of things runs smoothly.
Absolutely wonderful place to have a wedding. Beautiful setting and amazing staff. The large grounds and landscaping create many picturesque backdrops. Staff were so very helpful and accommodating. Highly highly recommend them.
- William
Add-Ons
When Available
Day-before Setup
If you don't want to leave all the big important stuff for the day-of, come and set up the day before. You will get 4 hours of setup time to schedule. ($1,600 Value)
Day-after Teardown
Enjoy your wedding night and come back the next day for teardown. You will have 4 hours to clear all decorations and pick up vehicles.
($1,600 Value)
Holiday Weekends
For a holiday weekend, add an additional $1,500.
Patio Heaters
When the weather gets crisp and chilly, continue to enjoy the evening with patio heaters warming up the space. 6 heaters included in price.
Campfire Service
Decide what time you'd like your campfire started and we'll do the rest. From chopping the firewood to lighting, feeding, and putting it out, you and your guests won't have to do a thing.
Infinity Jewelry - by Era of Moments
We're here to create with you during pre-wedding gatherings, morning of preparations and receptions! Our jewelry is universal to men and women with 100% customizable options.