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Make Perham your Celebration Destination!

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Though we are surrounded by 1048 lakes in Otter Tail County, Perham, Minnesota is easy to find:

From Fargo, ND | 66.4 Miles: Follow I-94 E through Fargo and Moorhead. Take exit 6 for MN-336/Co Hwy 11 toward Sabin and turn right. Turn right again to merge onto US-10 E toward Glyndon/Detroit Lakes. In 56 miles, you will see the first exit to Perham.

From Twin Cities Area, MN | About 181 Miles:  Merge onto I-94 W. Follow signs for Interstate 94 W/Interstate 694 W/St Cloud for the next 50 miles. Take exit 167B to merge onto MN-15 N/St Cloud. Follow MN-15 N out of town and merge onto US-10 W. Stay on US- 10 W for 107 miles until one of the four exits to Perham.

5 Reasons To Choose Perham As Your Lakes Wedding Destination!

Congratulations on your engagement! What’s the next step? When planning your dream celebration for your special day, we invite you to explore the possibilities in Perham, Minnesota.

Why consider a destination wedding in west central Minnesota’s lake country? There are many reasons to choose Perham as your Lakes Wedding Destination, but we’ve narrowed it down to our top five. So grab your wedding binder and let’s Discover Perham!

1. Lakes, Lakes, Lakes
Imagine having your wedding in the peaceful surroundings of Minnesota lakes country. Perham is surrounded by 1048 lakes in Otter Tail County! If you’re into nature, this reason alone is enough to make Perham the setting for your special day.

2. Small-Town Allure
The unique specialty shops, eateries, resorts, International Turtle Races, and tons of indoor and outdoor activities are just a bit of the small-town allure that makes Perham special. These are also a few of the reasons why Perham, Minnesota was selected as One of Smithsonian’s Best Small Towns to visit in 2018!

3. Unique Venues
Whether you’re looking for a lake-side view, a small, private ceremony among the pines, or a space with seating for up to 475 guests, you’ll find the perfect wedding venues in the Perham area. You’ll find outdoor and indoor options for any time of year, with all the modern amenities needed for your dream wedding ceremony.

4. Amenities & Activities
Your wedding guests will love experiencing the Perham lakes area for leisure, adventure, or fun. They’ll enjoy taking advantage of some last-minute relaxation at salons and spas, entertaining themselves at the area golf courses, enjoying the scenery, or dining in one of the many restaurants or pubs. There are also a plethora of professional photographers, florists, caterers, and more to help you make your special day a memorable one.

5. Central Location
Though located in the heart of Minnesota’s lake country, Perham, Minnesota is easy to find. It is just a 66 mile drive from Fargo, North Dakota on US Hwy 10, or about 180 miles northwest of Minnesota’s Twin Cities area. More than 3,000 people call Perham home and they are happy to share it with you.

Perham has everything you need and more to make your wedding day a memorable one in Lakes country. Start planning today!