The 2026 Minnesota Bride Awards, held on July 20 at The Depot in Minneapolis honored the Grand Hall at Carlos Creek, a vineyard and estate wedding venue, with "Best Alexandria/Detroit Lakes Area Venue" for the fourth year in a row!
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Carlos Creek Winery is the Best Alexandria / Detroit Lakes Area Venue
The Grand Hall at Carlos Creek is a carefully curated Ralph Lauren-inspired venue with equestrian elegance, timeless design, warm hospitality, and the desire to create a truly unforgettable experience.
We can't possibly convey how much this means," said Carlos Creek Winery Co-Owner Michelle Bredeson. "To help you tell your love story and bring your wedding day dreams to life is an immense privilege we don't take lightly. To be recognized again this year is a such an honor.
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Minnesota Bride's Best of Awards honor the most innovative and creative talents in Minnesota. Through an open voting process held online, peers select the winners making recognition even more meaningful.
The Grand Hall at Carlos Creek: Ralph Lauren-inspired timeless sophisitcation
Located in the beautiful Alexandria Lakes Area, The Grand Hall is an luxe estate winery and brewery venue providing exceptional service with a proven planning process and unique inclusions. A celebration venue with a timeless and effortless blend of Ralph-Lauren inspired sophistication on the Carlos Creek Winery and 22 Northmen Brewing Co. grounds, The Grand Hall combines unforgettable food, wine, and beer for a dream wedding day experience.
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"Our wedding couples are some of the best humans and to be part of such a special day in their lives is is the coolest feeling ever," said Client Relations and Event Manager Kaitlyn Nyhus.
Carlos Creek Winery is honored to be Alexandria's Best Wedding Venue
A big cheers to all the 2026 nominees and winners! We're so thankful to be able to work with the best of the best in the Minnesota wedding industry. A special shoutout and our friends Gathered Oaks and Crooked Willow for being finalists in the Best Alexandria / Detroit Lakes Area Venue category.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has chosen to celebrate their big day with us over the years, our incredible team, our Lakes Area Community, and Minnesota Bride for championing the Minnesota wedding industry.
Carlos Creek Winery has passion and intentionality
We are intentional in everything we do and we’re always thinking of special ways we can provide the ultimate experience that will be remembered for years to come. Thank you to everyone who has shown us such love over the years," said Bredeson.
We just love love, and that's what makes us so passionate about what we do at the Grand Hall at Carlos Creek. We're excited to continue creating elite experiences for our Carlos Creek Winery wedding couples.
Your dream wedding is at Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria, MN
Your dream wedding day awaits at Carlos Creek in Alexandria, Minnesota! With a stunning, Ralph-Lauren inspired aesthetic, amazing wine, beer, and cider crafted right on site, personalized service, and intentional inclusions — we can't wait to help you celebrate one of the most special moments of your life. We still have a few 2027 dates available; contact us to start planning your perfect day!
