For couples who want a quiet, charming space with vintage character and heartfelt hospitality, Frog and Bear Bed and Breakfast offers a beautiful alternative to traditional wedding venues. Tucked just outside of Rochester, MN, this intimate space feels more like a weekend retreat than a standard event hall.
It’s perfect for small weddings, elopements, vow renewals, or weekend-long celebrations where comfort and connection matter most.
A Cozy Venue for Intimate Weddings
The Frog and Bear Bed and Breakfast is known for its turn-of-the-century design, classic Victorian details, and welcoming atmosphere. The property includes multiple bedrooms, a cozy parlor, dining rooms, and a large garden area where many couples choose to hold their ceremony.
Unlike larger venues, here you’ll find warmth and intention in every corner — antique furniture, lace curtains, floral wallpaper, and the kind of lived-in beauty that makes guests feel right at home.
Outdoor Ceremony and Garden Setting
One of the highlights of this venue is the backyard garden. With flowering trees, manicured paths, and a canopy of greenery, the space creates a natural frame for outdoor ceremonies. It’s ideal for spring and summer weddings, especially those looking for a relaxed, personal atmosphere.
There’s also enough space for a small tented reception, backyard dining setup, or cocktail hour with lawn games and drinks.
Overnight Lodging On-Site
This is more than a wedding venue — it’s also a bed and breakfast. That means couples (and often close family or the wedding party) can stay overnight in beautifully furnished rooms and wake up slowly with coffee and breakfast the next day.
There’s something special about not having to leave the property between events. It encourages connection, deeper conversation, and makes the wedding feel like a true getaway for everyone involved.
Photography at Frog and Bear
From a photographer’s perspective, Frog and Bear B&B offers a quiet elegance that works well in all seasons. Natural light pours in through the tall windows, and the garden glows during golden hour.
The venue’s vintage interior — complete with antique décor and historic textures — adds depth and interest to getting-ready photos and couple portraits. There’s also an old barn nearby that adds a rustic touch to any gallery.
Who This Venue Is Best For
This venue is a wonderful fit for:
- Couples planning an elopement or micro-wedding
- Families looking for a one-location weekend wedding
- Garden ceremony lovers
- Those who value peace, privacy, and character
- Couples who want their wedding to feel like home
It’s also a great match for creative couples, writers, artists, or nature-lovers who appreciate the rhythm of slow, meaningful celebration.
Planning a Small Wedding in Rochester?
If you’re looking for a venue that offers more than just a space — one that offers a feeling — the Frog and Bear Bed and Breakfast is worth exploring. It’s an intimate venue with heart and hospitality at the center of every detail.
Get in touch here to talk about wedding photography at the Frog and Bear.
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This venue is located in the countryside just outside of Rochester, Minnesota, offering quiet, scenic views and a historic setting.
The property offers a vintage interior, peaceful gardens, and overnight lodging for wedding parties or close family.
It’s best suited for small weddings and elopements, typically hosting up to 40 to 50 guests.
Yes. Couples often book rooms for themselves and immediate family or friends as part of the wedding weekend.
Yes. The backyard garden offers a charming outdoor ceremony option surrounded by trees and floral landscaping.
