Amy K Photography
Wedding Photos at
The Falls Weddings & Events in
St. Croix Falls
The Falls Weddings & Events offers couples a space that blends clean lines with rustic charm just across the border in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Its quintessential red barn features a classic and modern interior along with an expansive outdoor space that highlights the area’s natural beauty. Couples love that this venue can be found in close proximity to the Twin Cities but provides them - and their guests - a smaller town feeling. From the stunningly green outdoor ceremony space to the natural light spilling into the reception area indoors, this venue has only good vibes and good sides.
Fast facts
Best lighting and portrait spots: The natural tree lines that border the open grassy spaces provide a variety of lighting options throughout a wedding day with a consistently beautiful background for portraits. Taking photos in front of the venue itself adds a bit more variety to a wedding gallery and brings a touch of architecture to your images.
Rain plan options: With walls of windows on two sides, the reception space is a fantastic backup location in case of rain.
Parking and access: There is a parking lot out front with entry to the building on ground level.
Ideal photo timeline for this venue: 10 hr example
11:00 AM - Photographer arrives to begin flat lay and detail shots
12:00 PM - Hair and makeup done, final bride and bridesmaid getting ready photos, groom and groomsmen getting ready photos
12:30 PM - Bride gets dressed
1:00 PM - Bride and groom’s first look, private vows, and couples’ portraits
2:00 PM - Wedding party photos
2:30 PM - Family photos
3:00 PM - Couple takes a break to enjoy time with their wedding party and family, photographer captures reception space details pre-ceremony
3:30 PM - Hide couple
4:00 PM - Ceremony
4:30 PM - Cocktail hour candids
5:30 PM - Cocktail hour ends and guests are invited to their seats
5:45 PM - Grand entrance
6:00 PM - Dinner begins
6:45 PM - Toasts and cake cutting
7:15 PM - Sunset portraits
7:30 PM - First dance, father/daughter dance, mother/son dance, other special dances
7:45 PM - Dance floor opens
9:00 PM - Photography coverage ends
What a day here looks like
A short narrative of a real or typical timeline with photo opportunities.
Arrive early for hair and makeup in the bridal suite upstairs, have a few snacks, and listen to your favorite music while surrounded by your bridal party.
Tips for couples
When to schedule portraits for the best light: Ideally, portraits that take place any time of day other than right at noon are ideal because the light is strongest when the sun is directly overhead. That said, this venue does have a few areas the offer a bit of shade even at that time of day when you can’t avoid it!
Where to tuck in family photos: Family photos prior to the ceremony work well if you’re planning a first look. Otherwise, family photos immediately following the ceremony are often easiest to keep organized so you can quickly move through your list of desired photos.
Quiet spots for a first look or private vows: The grassy path behind the fountain is a lovely and quiet location for a private first look; on rainy days, the loft space just outside the bridal suite is a good option for privacy while remaining dry!
Mini FAQ
Do we need a permit for photos at the Falls? No permit is needed for photos at the Falls Weddings & Events.
Where can we move if it rains? The indoor reception space is a roomy option serves well as a rainy day ceremony location.
What is the best season here? The Falls Weddings & Events can easily host weddings year-round! Winter weddings may require a little more coordination to move chairs and tables around between an indoor ceremony and the reception, but it’s definitely doable.