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Say “I Do” Surrounded by Nature

Memorable Weddings at YMCA of the North Camps

Celebrate your love in wide-open landscapes shaped by forests, lakes, and fresh air. With room to gather, roam, and truly savor the moment, YMCA of the North wedding venues offer natural beauty and a sense of ease, from intimate ceremonies to full weekend celebrations that feel meaningful, relaxed, and unmistakably yours.

A Wedding with Purpose and Possibility

When you host your wedding at a YMCA of the North camp, you’re not just choosing a beautiful venue, you’re supporting a mission that helps children and families connect with themselves, others, and nature.

Our camp weddings combine natural beauty, flexible spaces, and experienced on site coordination, so you can focus on the moments that matter most.

Venues

Wedding Venues Across Minnesota & Western Wisconsin

Choose from several distinct camp locations, each offering its own atmosphere and amenities.

Wedding at Camp Gathering Pines
Camp Gathering Pines (Lakeville, MN)

Our newest venue with modern indoor spaces, scenic outdoor ceremony sites, and a full-service wedding coordinator included. (Capacity: 100)

Weddings at Camp Icaghowan
Camp Icaghowan (Amery, WI)

Waterfront views, classic lodge spaces, and flexible indoor/outdoor options on a rustic northwoods lake property. (Capacity: 120)

Wedding at Camp Ihduhapi
Camp Ihduhapi (Loretto, MN)

Rustic indoor chapels, lakeside ceremonies, and serene wooded settings. (Capacity: 200)

Wedding at Camp Northern Lights
Camp Northern Lights (Babbitt, MN)

Lakefront ceremonies, beautiful sunset cocktail hour location along with indoor and outdoor reception spaces. (Capacity varies by month: September - 150, October - 75)

Wedding at Camp St. Croix
Camp St. Croix (Hudson, WI)

From a rustic camp experience at our Overnight Camp to a modern banquet hall at our Day Camp and a charming modern barn at The Farm, our multiple properties offer something for every style.  (Capacity North: 240, Capacity South: 200, Capacity Farm: 150)

Each location offers multiple ceremony and reception spaces, allowing you to design a day—or weekend—that fits your vision.

The Wedding Experience

The Wedding Experience

From “Just Married” to the Last Campfire

Whether you’re planning:

  • A ceremony-only celebration
  • A one-day wedding
  • A weekend wedding with overnight lodging
  • Or an exclusive all camp celebration
Wedding at Camp

What’s Included

Support That Makes Planning Easier

Most wedding packages include:

  • A dedicated camp host on site throughout your event
  • Set-up and take-down for tables and chairs
  • Access to indoor and outdoor ceremony locations
  • On-site wedding coordination (included at Camp Gathering Pines only)
  • Catering offered at some sites. Open catering available by request. 
  • AV access and basic prep spaces at select facilities

Overnight accommodations are available at many camps, allowing guests and wedding parties to stay on site in cabins or lodges.

Overnight Accommodations

Overnight Accommodations

Stay, Celebrate, Wake Up Together

From cozy cabins to retreat houses and lodges, YMCA camp accommodations allow guests to stay close to the celebration. Capacity varies by location, with many venues offering housing for 30–120+ guests.

Perfect for:

  • Wedding parties
  • Immediate family
  • Guests traveling from out of town
Food truck at a Wedding at Camp

Food & Beverage

Catering That Fits Your Vision

Depending on location, couples may:

  • Bring in outside caterers
  • Use camp-provided catering
  • Choose buffet-style service

Beer, wine, champagne, and seltzers are permitted with licensed bartending service and proper insurance. (No hard liquor—details provided upon booking.)

Why Couples Choose Our Camps

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Guest Experience

A guest experience that feels welcoming, relaxed, and truly shared

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Unique Settings

Beautiful natural settings that invite connection—not performance

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A Deeper Meaning

Celebrations that reflect your values and support a greater mission

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Connection

Space to slow down and be present with the people you love

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Flexibility

Flexible options that let you shape a weekend, not just an event

Let’s Start Planning

We’d love to show you around and help you find the right setting for your celebration.

Contact Theresa Douglas, New Business Sales Executive
[E] theresa.douglas@ymcamn.org
[P] 612 230 3472