Ridges at Sand Creek Wedding in Jordan, MN

Quick answer: Ridges at Sand Creek is a golf course and banquet venue at 21775 Ridges Drive in Jordan, Minnesota. Its ballroom has a large picture window and access to a deck that overlooks the greens and woods. The venue handles catering in house. Its listing says ceremonies and receptions can happen indoors or outdoors.

A Ridges at Sand Creek wedding comes with a built-in answer to the question every couple asks: where do the portraits happen? Daylight fills the ballroom, and the deck looks out over the course and the trees.

Kayla and Owen chose Ridges for their reception. Their day stretched across three towns. They got ready in Prior Lake, married in Shakopee, and celebrated in Jordan. Here is how that day worked, what we tell every couple booking this venue, and what to ask before you sign.

What to know about a Ridges at Sand Creek wedding

Ridges at Sand Creek sits in Jordan, southwest of the Twin Cities. It works as a full wedding venue with a ballroom, outdoor space, and an in-house culinary team. According to its Wedding Spot listing, it hosts up to 400 guests. Confirm every number with the venue before you plan around it.

The City of Jordan describes the venue as a golf course, restaurant, and wedding banquet destination. Its team can host a gathering of about ten people or a reception with hundreds.

At a glance:

• Address: 21775 Ridges Drive, Jordan, MN 55352
• Spaces: ballroom, deck, golf course grounds
• Food and drink: provided by the venue, with a full kitchen (per its listing)
• Ceremony and reception: both available indoors or outdoors (per its listing)
• Best fit: couples who want one team handling dinner, or a reception after a church ceremony

How Kayla and Owen fit three locations into one wedding day

Kayla and Owen spread their wedding across Prior Lake, Shakopee, and Jordan, all in Scott County. Both of them got ready at an Airbnb at Heartwood Farm at Cedar Hill. They married at St. Mary of the Purification Catholic Church, then headed to Ridges at Sand Creek for dinner and the party.

When we asked what worried them most, their answer was timing. They wanted the day to run smoothly. That is the right worry for a three-stop wedding, and it is fixable.

Here is how we plan a multi-location timeline:

1. Start at the ceremony and work backward. Fix the ceremony time first. Then place hair, makeup, and portraits around it.
2. Add a buffer to every drive. Ask your photographer to check real travel times, not map estimates.
3. Keep prep in one place. Kayla and Owen got ready at the same spot, which meant one less drive on the busiest morning.

What they looked forward to most was spending the day with family and friends and marrying each other. A good timeline protects that time.

Ridges at Sand Creek wedding photos: where the light and portraits go

The ballroom’s picture window gives you daylight indoors, and the deck gives you an open backdrop of greens and woods. Ask the venue which parts of the course you can use for portraits, and when. Golf courses run on schedules, so a portrait window can shrink fast.

At a venue like this, we plan portraits around the dinner timeline instead of squeezing them in. A few minutes outside before dinner often beats a long break later, because the light changes and guests start to wander.

Golden hour is worth planning for. Near sunset, the light turns warm and low, and the greens and trees behind the deck glow. We took Kayla and Owen outside for golden hour portraits, away from the party for a few minutes.

If you want golden hour photos at your own Ridges at Sand Creek wedding, tell your photographer your sunset time early. Then save 10 to 15 minutes in the timeline, ideally between dinner and dancing. The light moves fast, and it will not wait for the toasts.

Planning a church ceremony in Shakopee and a reception in Jordan

A church ceremony followed by a venue reception is a common Minnesota wedding format. It needs one extra conversation: photography rules. Ask the church about flash, where photographers can stand, and how early you can arrive.

Kayla and Owen married at St. Mary of the Purification Catholic Church at 15850 Marystown Road in Shakopee. Then they traveled to Jordan for the reception.

Share the church’s rules with your photographer early. Then confirm the drive to Jordan, so your guests, your family photos, and your portraits all fit before dinner.

Hiring a Jordan MN wedding photographer

If your venue sits outside Minneapolis, hire a photographer who plans for the drive, not only the photos. We are a Minneapolis wedding photography team, and we travel across Minnesota. We have photographed weddings in Chaska, Rochester, and Mora.

You can see another south metro day in our Chaska wedding inspiration. Not sure what to ask before you book? Start with these questions to ask your wedding photographer.

Ridges at Sand Creek wedding FAQs

How many guests can Ridges at Sand Creek hold?

Its Wedding Spot listing says up to 400 guests. The same listing gives a ceremony maximum of 300 indoors and 250 outdoors. Capacity can change with your setup, so confirm numbers with the venue.

Does Ridges at Sand Creek do its own catering?

Yes. According to its listing, food and beverage come from the venue, which has a full kitchen. Kayla and Owen used Ridges for their catering.

Can you hold a ceremony and reception at Ridges at Sand Creek?

The listing says both are available, indoors or outdoors. Kayla and Owen held their ceremony at a church in Shakopee and their reception at Ridges.

Do you photograph weddings in Jordan, MN?

Yes. We photograph weddings across Minnesota, including Chaska, Rochester, and Mora. We plan the timeline around your drive times.

How do you plan a wedding timeline with three locations?

Start with the ceremony time and work backward. Add a buffer to every drive, and keep prep in one place when you can. Share the final timeline with your photographer, your coordinator, and your families.

Ready to Book?

If you are planning a wedding in Jordan, Shakopee, or anywhere in the south metro, we would love to hear about your day. Tell us your venue and your timeline worries. We will help you build a plan that works.

Learn more about our Minneapolis wedding photographer team, then book a call with Mycah. Looking for a Jordan MN wedding photographer? Start there.

VENDOR CREDITS

Ceremony | St. Mary of the Purification Catholic Church

Venue & Catering | Ridges at Sand Creek

Prep Location | Heartwood Farm at Cedar Hill

Bridal Attire | Bridal Aisle

Shoes | HylWedding

Bridesmaid Attire | Azazie

Groom & Groomsmen Attire | Men’s Warehouse

Rings | Jared

Florist | Ling’s Moment

DJ | A Ran Music Service

Hair | The Hair Loft

Invitations | Vista Print

Dessert | Nothing Bundt Cakes

Videographer | Micah Skrede