Montgomery Wedding Photographer
The Revival on Main, Shepherd's Hill Farm and Richter Woods Barn in Le Sueur County. Collections from $3,100; travel billed at cost.
Quick Answer
Who is the best Montgomery wedding photographer?
Honey Deww Photography, led by Emma Ziegler, photographs weddings in Montgomery, Minnesota, in Le Sueur County, from a restored downtown hall and a lakeview farm to a golf club log cabin and a county-park barn. Collections run from $3,100 (4 hours, one photographer) to $5,300 (12 hours, two), an engagement session is included, and travel beyond the 40 miles included from downtown Minneapolis is billed at cost with no markup.
What is it like to plan a wedding photographed in Montgomery?
Montgomery is a Le Sueur County town whose city website describes a historic downtown and the Kolacky Days festival. It is about 40 miles in a straight line from downtown Minneapolis, but once road distance is counted it sits past the 40 miles of travel included in every collection.
Five venues give Montgomery more range than most small towns. The Revival on Main is a restored 1880s hall on First Street South with 20-foot ceilings and iron chandeliers, and the Rustic Farmer is the small room next door for micro weddings and elopements. Montgomery National Golf Club has a log-cabin clubhouse with a patio. Out of town, Shepherd's Hill Farm sits on 75 acres with views of Cody and Phelps Lakes, and the Richter Woods Barn is a county-park barn in big woods 1.5 miles west.
The licence comes from the Le Sueur County Recorder in Le Center. The park and permit details are below, each with its source.
New Prague, the next town north, has its own guide on the New Prague wedding photographer page.
Venues
Where do couples get married in Montgomery?
Montgomery has two downtown halls, a golf club clubhouse, a farm on the lakes and a county-park barn, and each states on its own page that it hosts weddings. Each entry links to that page.
Restored 1880s downtown event hall with full-weekend and single-day wedding packages
The venue describes soaring 20-foot ceilings, custom iron chandeliers and an industrial elegance, in Montgomery's Historic District. It has an outdoor patio with string lights and a vertical garden wall, and couples can add a Love Lock Ceremony at a wrought iron gate in the historic alleyway. Weddings are exclusive use, one per weekend, Friday to Sunday, with tables, chairs and linens included.
Up to 320 guests in more than 8,000 square feet, per the venue.
In the historic downtown. 213 First Street South.
Small historic-building venue for micro weddings, elopements and rehearsal dinners
The venue describes European-inspired charm with an outdoor patio, a fireplace and intimate gatherings. The loft above it, The Czech Inn, is offered as a bridal get-ready space and overnight stay. Call (507) 953-0046 to confirm what fits.
About 50 to 75 guests, per the venue.
In the historic downtown, next to the Revival. 209 First Street South.
Farm wedding venue with a renovated barn, two ceremony sites and weekend lodging
The venue describes gardens, a fully renovated barn and sweeping lawns on 75 acres, with views of Cody and Phelps Lakes and apple trees along the lawn. It offers two outdoor ceremony sites, an open lawn and a lakeside hilltop, and cattle graze the farm from May through October. The barn's septic system handles 50 guests, and portable toilets are needed beyond that.
150 guests, or 110 in the winter months, per the venue.
Rural, with a Montgomery address. 10970 Cody Lake Trail.
Golf club log-cabin clubhouse and event center
The club describes a Beatles-themed log-cabin clubhouse and event center with a patio. Photos on its clubhouse page show a stone fireplace, a loft and an octagonal tower room with windows over the course. The club says the facility is open year-round for banquets, weddings and outings, and its phone is 507-364-5602.
Up to 200 people across the upper and lower levels, per the club.
In Montgomery. 900 Rogers Drive.
Le Sueur County park barn rented for weddings, April through October
The county describes Richter Woods as an 80-acre park in heavily wooded land that resembles the native big woods of south central Minnesota, with 2.5 miles of self-guided trails, a fire ring and a playground. The barn is rented for weddings from April through October. Confirm the fee with Le Sueur County Parks at 507-357-8201.
Not stated by the county.
1.5 miles west of Montgomery, in the county park. 35674 173rd Avenue.
Photo spots
Where are the best photo spots in Montgomery?
Montgomery's city and county pages document four places for portraits. None publishes a photography rule, so each entry says who to call.
A city park of nearly 20 acres at 500 5th Street SE with a large band shell, two large enclosed picnic shelters, open green space, a lighted ball field and a playground. It hosts many Kolacky Days events and the Thursday-evening Music in the Park concerts.
Permit or photo rule: No published photography or wedding rule. The city's park rules set hours of 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., earlier or later only with city approval. Shelters carry a refundable deposit of $25 for residents or $50 for non-residents, May 1 to October 1. Ask City Hall at (507) 364-8888. Source
The city's largest park, 56 acres at 1305 Prairie Street NW, with over two miles of hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails, picnic areas and a winter sledding hill.
Permit or photo rule: No published photography rule. Ask the City of Montgomery at (507) 364-8888.
An 80-acre county park 1.5 miles west of Montgomery in heavily wooded land, with 2.5 miles of hiking and mountain-biking trails. The county calls fall the best season to visit.
Permit or photo rule: No published photography rule, and the park page gives no hours. Ask Le Sueur County Parks at 507-357-8201.
A small city park at 300 Boulevard Avenue NW, dedicated in 2012 to honor military veterans and provide a space for reflection.
Permit or photo rule: No published photography rule. Ask City Hall at (507) 364-8888.
Timing
When is the best time for a wedding in Montgomery?
The Richter Woods Barn is rented April through October only, Shepherd's Hill Farm cuts its capacity to 110 in winter, and the golf club and the Revival on Main both work year-round.
- The Richter Woods Barn is rentable April through October only. Source: Le Sueur County facility rentals
- Shepherd's Hill Farm lowers its event capacity from 150 to 110 guests in winter, and cattle graze the farm from May through October. Source: Shepherd's Hill Farm weddings
- Montgomery National Golf Club says its clubhouse is open year-round for events, banquets and weddings, and the Revival on Main notes year-round climate control. Source: Montgomery National Golf Club
- Kolacky Days is held the fourth full weekend of July, with events centred on Memorial Park, so downtown and the park are busy that weekend. Source: City of Montgomery, Memorial Park
Checked against each venue’s and authority’s own page in October 2026. Dates, fees and rules change, so confirm before you book.
Local details
What licences, permits and park rules apply in Montgomery?
Montgomery couples get their licence from Le Sueur County in Le Center, and the Richter Woods Barn is the one venue here whose fee is set by the county.
- How do Montgomery couples get a marriage licence?
- At the Le Sueur County Recorder's Office, 88 S Park Avenue, Le Center (507-357-8269), Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both of you appear with valid photo ID, and the page does not say an appointment is required. The fee is $125, or $50 with a certificate of at least 12 hours of premarital education, which must be the original on church or company letterhead and notarized or sealed. The page mentions no waiting period. The licence is valid for six months from the date of application, anywhere in Minnesota, and a six-month extension costs $25. Certificates are $9 each. Source: Le Sueur County marriages
- How do you reserve the Richter Woods Barn?
- Through Le Sueur County Parks at 507-357-8201. The barn is rented for weddings from April through October, and the county sets the fee, so confirm the current figure when you call. The park is 1.5 miles west of Montgomery at 35674 173rd Avenue. Source: Le Sueur County facility rentals
- What does the Revival on Main include?
- Tables, chairs and linens. Weddings are exclusive use, one wedding per weekend from Friday to Sunday, in a space of more than 8,000 square feet for up to 320 guests. Source: The Revival on Main weddings
- Do Montgomery's parks publish a photography rule?
- The city's park rules page gives park hours of 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and requires city permission for alcohol, and it says nothing about photography. Memorial Park's two enclosed shelters are reserved with a refundable deposit, $25 for residents or $50 for non-residents, from May 1 to October 1. City Hall answers at (507) 364-8888. Source: City of Montgomery park rules
Checked against each authority’s own page in September 2026. Fees change — confirm before you budget.
Do you photograph weddings in Montgomery?
Yes. Montgomery sits about 0.9 hours from Minneapolis, out in greater Minnesota. I photograph weddings in Montgomery and know the venues, the light, and the timing quirks that come with the greater Minnesota area.
Montgomery keeps a historic downtown and the Kolacky Days festival, so weddings here pair restored downtown halls and a log-cabin golf clubhouse with a lakeview farm and a county-park barn out of town.
Couples choosing a Montgomery wedding photographer usually weigh up neighbouring towns too — New Prague, Lonsdale, Le Center, Kilkenny, Faribault, and I travel to all of them. Travel beyond the metro is quoted up front, so the number you see when you book is the number you pay.
Where do you take portraits in Montgomery?
Portraits in Montgomery lean on The Revival on Main, The Rustic Farmer, Montgomery National Golf Club, Memorial 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 — and with the drive built into the timeline rather than bolted on.
Which cities near Montgomery do you cover?
I photograph weddings, engagements, and portraits across the greater Minnesota. These are the Montgomery-adjacent Minneapolis–St. Paul suburbs I cover most often — every city links to a dedicated local guide.
- New Prague
- Lonsdale
- Le Center
- Kilkenny
- Faribault
- Minneapolis
- St. Paul
Also serving the wider Twin Cities metro — view all Minneapolis–St. Paul locations.
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Quick answers about wedding photographers in Montgomery
How much does a Montgomery wedding photographer cost?+
Montgomery 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 Montgomery?+
Yes — Montgomery is roughly 55 minutes from downtown Minneapolis by car, in greater Minnesota. 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.
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What the day includes
What does wedding photography coverage include in Montgomery, MN?
Every Montgomery 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 Montgomery, MN as anywhere in the Twin Cities area.
Montgomery Wedding Photography FAQ
Do you charge travel to Montgomery?
Montgomery is beyond the 40 miles of travel included from downtown Minneapolis, so travel is billed at cost with no markup and quoted before you book.
Where can you get married in Montgomery?
The Revival on Main, The Rustic Farmer, Shepherd's Hill Farm, Montgomery National Golf Club and the Richter Woods Barn each describe weddings on their own pages. The first, second and fourth are in town, Shepherd's Hill Farm is rural with a Montgomery address, and the Richter Woods Barn is 1.5 miles west of town.
Where do Montgomery couples apply for a marriage licence?
At the Le Sueur County Recorder, 88 S Park Avenue in Le Center. The fee is $125, or $50 with a certificate of at least 12 hours of premarital education. Both of you appear with photo ID, and the licence is valid for six months.
How much does the Richter Woods Barn cost?
The barn is rented for weddings from April through October, and Le Sueur County sets the fee. Confirm the current fee and your date with Le Sueur County Parks at 507-357-8201 before you plan around it.
Is Kolacky Days a problem for a July wedding?
Kolacky Days is held the fourth full weekend of July, with events centred on Memorial Park, so downtown and the park are busy that weekend. Check it against your date before you pick a downtown venue.
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