Parks for wedding ceremonies near hinckley, minnesota

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The small town of Hinckley, located near the western Minnesota border, is home to 1,300 people. Numerous state parks also call the Hinckley area home, each gifted with its own natural beauty. Natural formations, rivers and lakes all dot the land and offer the perfect place for weddings and couples looking for a bit of fresh air for their special day.

1. Banning State Park

   • Saying "I do" at Banning State Park, located 12 miles north of Hinckley, is ideal for nature enthusiasts. Exchange vows before the ancient sandstone rock formations to create a lasting memory or choose the churning Kettle River rapids as the ambient background sounds for your ceremony. Photograph against the backdrop of the Wolf Creek Falls for that perfect wedding day image. Open year-round, group camping is available between May 1 and October 31. As of October 2010, camping is $50 a night.

     Banning State Park

     61101 Banning Park Road

     Sandstone, MN 55072

     320-245-2668

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   St. Croix State Park

   • Wed in modern indoor comfort while still surrounded by Minnesota's natural wilderness. Travel 15 miles east of downtown Hinckley and the St. Croix State Park offers use of its Modern Group Center. Sitting close to the St. Croix River and the shores of Lake Clayton, ensure that your special day is not interrupted by inclement weather. Should Mother Nature cooperate, wedding activities can include use of the parks biking and snowmobile trails, or mounting a saddle to a horse to gallop into the setting sun.

     St. Croix State Park

     30065 St. Croix Park Road

     Hinckley, MN 55037

     320-384-6591

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   Moose Lake State Park

   • The Moose Lake State Park, 30 miles north of Hinckley, may hug the shores of its namesake, but the surrounding area offers so much more to water lovers. Choose from five lakes--Moose Lake included--on which to set your waterfront ceremony. Sand, Island and Sturgeon Lakes all lie mere minutes due south of the park, while little Hanging Horn Lake sits just northeast. Stay the night with your party as year-round camping is available.

     Moose Lake State Park

     4252 County Road 137

     Moose Lake, MN 55767

     218-485-5420

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