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About Eko Backen Country Weddings
Based in Scandia, Eko Backen Country Weddings works with couples planning weddings throughout Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Redeemed Farm, Abella Weddings & Events. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
Hotels near Eko Backen Country Weddings
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Scandia, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- AmericInn by Wyndham Forest Lake
- Country Inn & Suites, Forest Lake, MN
- AmeriVu Inn & Suites - Chisago City
- Running Aces Hotel
- St. Croix Valley Inn
- River Valley Inn & Suites
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
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Minneapolis weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24° | 9° | 10% | 4:11 PM | 4:57 PM |
| Feb | 28° | 13° | 9% | 4:59 PM | 5:41 PM |
| Mar | 42° | 25° | 15% | 6:40 PM | 7:19 PM |
| Apr | 57° | 38° | 21% | 7:19 PM | 7:58 PM |
| May | 69° | 50° | 26% | 7:53 PM | 8:35 PM |
| Jun | 79° | 60° | 25% | 8:16 PM | 9:01 PM |
| Jul | 83° | 65° | 21% | 8:12 PM | 8:56 PM |
| Aug | 81° | 63° | 20% | 7:38 PM | 8:19 PM |
| Sep | 73° | 54° | 18% | 6:45 PM | 7:23 PM |
| Oct | 58° | 41° | 16% | 5:47 PM | 6:27 PM |
| Nov | 42° | 28° | 12% | 3:59 PM | 4:44 PM |
| Dec | 29° | 15° | 11% | 3:43 PM | 4:32 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Minneapolis/St Paul Airport (6.8 mi from Minneapolis). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Minneapolis.
Getting to Minneapolis
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | 7 mi | 10 min |
| STC Saint Cloud Regional Airport | 55 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| RST Rochester International Airport | 83 mi | 2 hr |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 298 mi | 6 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Minneapolis; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 22570 Manning Trail N, Scandia, MN 55073, USA
- Where
- Scandia · 28 miles northeast of central Minneapolis
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In Minneapolis
- One of 216 wedding venues we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (651) 433-2422
- Website
- Visit site
From Eko Backen Country Weddings's website
“A beautiful, rustic wedding venue in the hills of the St. Croix Valley, minutes east of Forest Lake. Weathered barns and a picturesque country landscape make Eko Backen a wedding destination like no other.”ekobacken.com
- Services they list
- Indoor spaces, Outdoor ceremony, Getting-ready suites
- Capacity
- Up to 300 guests
Read from ekobacken.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Eko Backen Country Weddings before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Scandia
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 6 within 10
- Communities served
- Forest Lake, Lindstrom, Chisago City
Distances are straight-line from Eko Backen Country Weddings; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Minneapolis.
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