Newlyweds can enjoy Abella’s many features, such as the French country hall, a 3-acre meadow, getting-ready suites and more. Photo: Sarah Heath Photography
An area couple brings two decades of experience to a French country estate.
For Megan and Blaine Beck, it only took one look at the lush 19-acre French-inspired country estate in rural Chisago City before they were ready to say, “I do.” The Becks, already married, were on the hunt for the perfect property to launch their own wedding venue hosting business when they found Abella.
“It was love at first sight,” Blaine says. “We were in awe of the beauty of the property itself and how thoughtfully designed and laid out it was.”
With nearly two decades in the wedding industry, the Woodbury couple, who met at Woodbury High School as sophomores in 2005, knew exactly what they were looking for. “We had probably been to over 100 wedding venues in the last 15 years,” Blaine says. “We have an appreciation of the small details that make things run smoothly and allow us to deliver an amazing experience for our customers.”
Love From an Early Age
Blaine was just a teenager when he began in the wedding industry, setting up tables and chairs in Woodbury’s Central Park. That gig led to running an amphitheater that also served as an occasional wedding venue.
In high school, Blaine launched his DJ business and Megan, his girlfriend at the time, assisted. By the time they were in college, they had added a photo booth to their offerings. “It was how Megan and I spent a lot of quality time together over the years,” Blaine says.
“He’s got the big dreams, and I’m the doer,” Megan says. “We complement each other very well,” Blaine says.
Blaine and Megan Beck and their children, Lila (9), Louie (6) and Owen (4). Photo: Meghan Elizabeth Photography
Blaine says that was true in both business and life and so, in 2014, the couple married. “It was fun to put together our own day,” Megan says.
The couple continues to build their business and gain valuable experience in the industry. “Through the DJ business, Megan mastered the art of planning,” Blaine says. “We became way more than wedding DJs. We evolved into wedding coaches.” That led Blaine to begin managing wedding venues in addition to the DJ/photo booth business.
A Dream Come True
After they welcomed their third child, the couple took a break from the wedding industry, but that didn’t last long, however, as they learned of the Abella property going on the market in 2023. Megan had stayed on the property back when it was a horse therapy farm, prior to becoming a wedding venue. But looking at it as a wedding venue was an entirely different experience. “Everything is in one location,” Megan says.
There are two getting-ready suites, a farmhouse cottage and a granary. Ceremony sites include a French-inspired country hall, complete with antique chandeliers and natural light. The restored historic barn serves rustic charm, and the secluded 3-acre meadow is surrounded by willow trees. A courtyard is the perfect location for a cocktail hour while a field of tall grasses makes an ideal site for those golden hour photos. “It’s a beautiful place to celebrate with your favorite people,” Megan says.
Abella Weddings & Events
11720 256th St., Chisago City; 651.303.6921
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