Savoring Love:
The Beauty of “Slow Weddings” at Agate Acres
In the fast-paced whirlwind of wedding planning, a growing number of couples are choosing a different path—one that emphasizes mindfulness, immersion, and genuine connection. Agate Acres, nestled on Minnesota’s North Shore, has embraced this movement wholeheartedly, crafting wedding experiences that pause time and invite you—and your loved ones—to truly be in the moment.
Why "Slow Weddings" Feel Different
The ethos of the Slow Weddings movement echoes that of Slow Food and Slow Flowers: it’s about localism, intentionality, and personal meaning. At Agate Acres, that translates into two-day celebrations set amidst 60 acres of golden fields, wildflowers, forests, and a historic red barn—a backdrop made for lingering.
Friday: Settle in Slow
The Signature Wedding Package gives you Friday afternoon and evening to arrive, set up, rehearse, and enjoy a cozy rehearsal dinner under the open sky.Saturday: Celebrate, Unhurried
With all the prep done, Saturday becomes about getting ready at a leisurely pace, soaking in the excitement, and cherishing every moment alongside your guests.
It’s an unhurried, intentional celebration that honors the art of being present.
What’s Included in the Slow Experience?
Agate Acres makes sure attention to detail supports your connection to this moment:
Two-Day Venue Access: From a relaxed Friday to a full Saturday celebration.
Friday from 2 pm to 8 pm — perfect for a relaxed rehearsal dinner or welcome party.
Saturday from 10 am to midnight — giving your vendors ample time for setup, service, and teardown.
Multi-site Ceremony Options: Choose from four ceremony spaces spread over meadows, gardens, and woodland.
Rustic Amenities: Barn, hoophouse, farmhouse tables and chairs, arbors, benches, and on-site parking.
Get‑Ready Spaces: A charming timber-frame cabin or a yurt equipped with electricity, mirrors, and comfy seating.
Dinner and Entertainment: Vendor-Friendly, Flexible Timing
Agate Acres welcomes outside vendors, making it easy to hire your favorite caterers, food trucks, DJs and/or live bands to help bring your vision to life.Bonfires Under the Stars: As the evening winds down, gather around a cozy bonfire beneath the stars. It’s the perfect way to relax after the celebration—sharing stories, toasting s’mores, and soaking in the final moments with your favorite people. A peaceful, intimate end to a joy-filled day.
Packages start at $8,200 for 2026 dates, with slots already filling fast!
Local, Sustainable, and Meaningful Florals
A crucial part of the slow approach: your florals. With Agate Acres, you’re not just buying bouquets—you’re celebrating seasonal, pesticide-free blooms grown on-site.
Options include:
DIY Buckets (~100 stems).
Half-and-Half: mixed DIY with professional design touches.
Full Design: let the experts style every floral piece.
Is a Slow Wedding Right for You?
If you're envisioning a heartfelt, locally focused celebration—where your wedding isn’t just a day, but a gently unfolding two‑day experience—Agate Acres offers just that. They bring:
A sacred sense of time and place
Beautiful, sustainable florals
Comfortable, unhurried days full of purpose and presence
🎯 Tip: Interested? Reach out soon—dates for 2025 and 2026 are already booking up fast!
Final Word
Choosing a slow wedding isn’t about sacrificing scale—it’s about elevating significance. Agate Acres crafts a canvas that encourages you to breathe, linger, and love on your own terms. It’s an invitation to make your wedding less about the schedule and more about the soul.
If a wedding day that “saves time” actually gives you space—to connect, reflect, and celebrate—then slow might just feel right.
