Cottage Grove Wedding Photographer
River Oaks Golf, Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, Old Cottage Grove Church, Cottage View Park. Collections from $3,100.
Quick Answer
Who is the best Cottage Grove wedding photographer?
Honey Deww Photography's Emma Ziegler is a five-star Cottage Grove wedding photographer. Over 200 Twin Cities weddings since 2018 and regular coverage at River Oaks Golf, Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, and Old Cottage Grove Church. Collections from $3,100 — no metro travel fees.
Do you photograph weddings in Cottage Grove?
Yes. Cottage Grove sits roughly 25 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, inside the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro. I photograph weddings in Cottage Grove and know the venues, the light, and the timing quirks that come with this corner of the Twin Cities.
Cottage Grove's River Oaks Golf Course and Ravine Park deliver east-metro couples a full ceremony + portrait combo without leaving city limits.
Couples choosing a Cottage Grove wedding photographer usually weigh up nearby suburbs too — Woodbury, Hastings, St. Paul Park, Newport, with travel included within 40 miles of downtown Minneapolis. If your session is in Cottage Grove but your portraits are downtown Minneapolis or on Summit Avenue in St. Paul, that's a routine day rather than an add-on.
Where do you take portraits in Cottage Grove?
Portraits in Cottage Grove lean on River Oaks Golf Course, Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, Old Cottage Grove Church, Mississippi Dunes. Whether you're after something classic or more editorial, I map the day's schedule around the light so you get the best fifteen minutes at each stop, with no rush between Cottage Grove and downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul.
Which cities near Cottage Grove do you cover?
I photograph weddings, engagements, and portraits across the Minneapolis–St. Paul east metro. These are the Cottage Grove-adjacent Minneapolis–St. Paul suburbs I cover most often — every city links to a dedicated local guide.
- Woodbury
- Hastings
- St. Paul Park
- Newport
- Minneapolis
- St. Paul
Also serving the wider Twin Cities metro — view all Minneapolis–St. Paul locations.
People also ask
Quick answers about wedding photographers in Cottage Grove
How much does a Cottage Grove wedding photographer cost?+
Cottage Grove wedding photography collections start at $3,100 for 4 hours of coverage with one photographer and include an engagement session, online gallery, print release, and full high-resolution downloads. Most couples book the 8-hour Pearl collection at $4,200, which adds a second photographer.
Do you travel to Cottage Grove?+
Yes — Cottage Grove is roughly 25 minutes from downtown Minneapolis by car, in the east metro. Travel within 40 miles of downtown Minneapolis is included; share your venue address when you inquire so any additional travel costs can be confirmed in your quote.
5.0 ★ on Google
45 reviews
Booking since 2018
200+ Twin Cities clients
Minneapolis-based
Travel up to 40 mi free
Replies in 24 hrs
Mon–Fri
Cottage Grove Wedding & Portrait Photography
A look at recent weddings, engagements and portraits from across Minnesota and the wider Twin Cities.
What the day includes
What does wedding photography coverage include in Cottage Grove, MN?
Every Cottage Grove collection covers three parts of the day: bridal portraits before the ceremony, candid documentary coverage throughout, and the ceremony and reception into the evening. Collections start at $3,100 for four hours.
How each part is photographed is explained in my wedding photography style, and it is the same in Cottage Grove, MN as anywhere in the Twin Cities area.
Local details
What licences, permits and park rules apply in Cottage Grove?
Cottage Grove books its park buildings and shelters online for exclusive use, and the shelters vary more than couples expect.
- What hours can you rent a Cottage Grove park shelter?
- Park building and shelter rentals run from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. For 2026, online reservations opened on February 17, and Glacial Valley Park is rented on a year-round rolling basis. Source: City of Cottage Grove facility rental
- Do the shelters have restrooms and power?
- Not all of them. The city notes that some shelters lack restrooms, electricity or water, so check the individual shelter listing (Hamlet, Highlands, Lamar or Woodridge) before planning music or catering. Source: City of Cottage Grove facility rental
Checked against each authority’s own page in September 2026. Fees change — confirm before you budget.
Which Cottage Grove venues do you photograph?
- River Oaks Golf Course
- Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park
- Old Cottage Grove Church
- Cottage View Park
- Hamlet Park
- Lower Grey Cloud Island
- Mississippi Dunes (legacy)
- Strawberry Fields
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do you shoot Cottage Grove weddings?
Cottage Grove favorites include River Oaks Golf Course, Mississippi Dunes (legacy site), the Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, Old Cottage Grove Church for intimate ceremonies, and Cottage View Park along the river.
Do you charge travel fees for Cottage Grove?
No — Cottage Grove is inside my standard Twin Cities metro radius. Every booking bundles travel time, parking, and site setup at zero extra cost.
How much is a Cottage Grove wedding photographer?
Rates begin at $3,100 for 4 hours and $4,200 for 8 hours with a second photographer, up to $5,300+ for full-day documentary coverage. Every wedding includes a free engagement session plus 2–3 week sneak peeks.
Have you shot at River Oaks Golf Course?
Yes — River Oaks' patio overlooking the Mississippi and the back-nine ponds give nice late-afternoon light. I plan portraits around their tee-time window.
Best Cottage Grove engagement spots?
Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park trails, Cottage View Park on the river, Old Cottage Grove Church grounds, and Lower Grey Cloud Island for adventurous golden-hour sessions.
Book Your Cottage Grove Wedding
Availability open for 2026, 2027 and 2028. Summer Saturdays fill fastest — often 10–12 months out.
Check Availability