Cottage Grove Photographer

Do you photograph weddings, portraits and families in Cottage Grove?

Where do you take portraits in Cottage Grove?

Local places to plan a Cottage Grove day around include Hope Glen Farm, The Madison, River Oaks Golf Course, Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park. 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 towns next to Cottage Grove, plus Minneapolis and St. Paul; the linked ones have their own local guide.

• Woodbury
• Hastings
• St. Paul Park
• Newport
• Minneapolis
• St. Paul

Also serving the wider Twin Cities metro — view all Minneapolis–St. Paul locations.

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What licenses, 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.

Where do you get a marriage license in Cottage Grove?

Not in Cottage Grove. Washington County issues it at the Government Center, Taxpayer Services, 14949 62nd Street N., Stillwater (651-430-6175). The fee is $125, or $50 with a completed Reduced Marriage Fee Educator's Statement, and the license fee is cash or check only. Same-day issuance is available, and the license is valid six months from the application date. Source: Washington County marriage services

Do both of you have to go in person?

Yes. Both applicants appear in person and take the oath within seven days of completing the online application. Source: Washington County marriage services

Do you need a permit to drive into Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park?

Yes. Vehicle permits are required on all vehicles, $7 daily or $30 annual per the county's Ravine Landing page. The park is 515 acres, open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, and Washington County Parks (651-430-8226) is the number for photo questions, since the county publishes no photography rule. Source: Washington County, Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park

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 city's page for the individual shelter (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.

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