RUSTIC OAKS
Wedding Venue in Moorhead, MN.
12155 3rd St S, Moorhead, MN 56560
Rustic Oaks is where you go to escape the busy city, surround yourself with nature, and enjoy the one of the area’s most beautiful natural settings to host a wedding.
The property has options for both indoor & outdoor ceremonies along with separate dedicated spaces for getting ready. There are tons of beautiful outdoor areas for amazing photographs and owners and staff are always so wonderful to work with!
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Brief History Of Rustic Oaks In Moorhead, MN.
In 1895, Even and Marit Corneliussen established their home on the banks of the Red River, on the site that is now Rustic Oaks.
As newlyweds, and recent immigrants from Norway, they were filled with the hopes and dreams of establishing a new life on the prairies of Minnesota. They built a small home during their first year on the property. This original house (now referred to as "The Homestead") still adjoins the main home and presently houses the kitchen and master bedroom.
By 1908, as their family grew, a larger home became the dream. There was a large stand of white oaks on the property that provided the opportunity for that dream. They harvested over 200 oaks - that when sold, provided the funds to build their new home. The property was home to two generations of Corneliussens, and then to two generations of Ericksons from 1974 to 2002.
When the Larsons first saw this property, they realized it had the potential to fulfill their lifelong dreams. After learning the history, the name "Rustic Oaks" originated. The Larson's hope is that this place can be for you, as it was for the Corneliussen, Erickson and Larson families, a place to remind us of shared dreams and hopes, a place where we can live in congruence with nature, and a place where we can celebrate the connections of families and friends.
Noteworthy Features
Some of the features to note that Rustic Oaks has are:
The Venue has French doors which open to beautiful wood floors, chandeliers, lanterns, and the original vaulted timber of the hayloft.
The ADA compliant event center is open year-round and is complete with heat & AC, a sound system, and lighting options!
on-site bar, commercial staging kitchen, and elevator
To the north, a beautiful two-story 4-season porch, complete with fire places, wood flooring, and sky lights
Separate On-site guesthouse-"The Homestead" is original to the Rustic Oaks property; this charming and historic inn is primarily used by bridal parties for wedding day and ceremony preparation.
The Dromstead Inn - a 10 bedroom lodging house
A property surrounded by nature and endless beautiful photography locations
Access to the property for engagement photos prior to your wedding day
Guests That Can Be Accommodated and Reception Areas
Ceremony & Reception Capacity is 275 people.
Rustic Oaks offers two on-site, overnight lodging accommodations. The Dromsted Inn features (ten bedrooms, each with a private bath) for the wedding party & guests & includes an ADA guestroom. The Blue Spruce features (three bedrooms & two bathrooms) for the wedding party or guests.
There is a fully Licensed Bar on the property.
Investment Considerations
Wedding Packages Starting At $5700
Contact Rustic Oaks to Schedule a Venue Tour or Reserve Your Wedding Date NOW!
Events AT Rustic Oaks
Take a peek at some of the events I’ve photographed at Rustic Oaks
Raquel & Banyn 10-29-20 Styled Shoot
In late October after my wedding blitz was done, I partnered up with the amazing Moorhead wedding venue, Rustic Oaks and one of the Fargo/Moorhead area’s premiere bridal boutiques, Affairs By Brittany.
Heidi & Lexi 8-7-20
I first met with Heidi & Lexi at Rustic Oaks during an Open House event in 2019 at the beautiful rustic venue. I quickly knew that they would be an ideal couple to work with. We had tons of fun on their engagement session at Rustic Oaks and captured some wonderful memories. The wedding couldn’t come soon enough.
Check out my list of the BEST NORTH DAKOTA WEDDING VENUES to get inspired by more locations by more locations to have your ceremony or reception.