The Little Church in the Valley — Historic Wedding Venue

Location

6731 Golden Valley Rd
Golden Valley, MN 55427

Contact

763-308-5059

The Little Church in the Valley, also called The Historic Church, holds the distinction of being Golden Valley’s oldest public building. The one-room, nondenominational church was built in 1882 by the city’s earliest pioneers. In 1890, horses and mules pulled the frame building nearly a mile across rolling logs to its present site.

The Golden Valley Historical Society (GVHS) took ownership of the Historic Church in 1997, making it the organization’s permanent home. GVHS added a new section beginning in 2013, and the Golden Valley History Museum opened in 2018. At 140 years old, the church offers a charming wedding setting filled with historic appeal.

An Intimate Wedding

Small weddings, wedding vow renewals, and memorial services can be held at The Little Church in the Valley. The de-sanctified chapel accommodates 80 guests, with onsite parking available for 20-30 cars. Couples who reserve the church through the Historical Society receive support from an experienced liaison who helps coordinate arrangements.

Additional amenities

• 1941 Chickering piano and 1950’s era Conn organ
• Wi-Fi and AV connectivity
• Private bride and groom preparation rooms
• A beautiful, wooded lot for picturesque photos

Rental fees cover access to the church for decorating, rehearsal, pictures, and the ceremony across a 1-2 day period.

Contact GVHS

Appointments to tour the Historic Church and facility reservations for special events are available through [email protected].