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Minneapolis Marriott Southwest
ACCOLADES We are thrilled to be a member of The Knot Hall of Fame and to have won Best of Weddings for the 6th consecutive year! Our award-winning banquet team is ranked among the top in Marriott International! CEREMONY + RECEPTION A one-stop shop for your wedding needs! We offer everything you could want to ensure your wedding is a success. Marriott Minneapolis Southwest has THREE beautiful event spaces available for couples to consider: -A bank of windows offering natural light and a unique round shape makes the Lake of the Woods Ballroom a classic location; it even provides access to an outdoor terrace! This space can accommodate up to 170 guests. -The Garden Patio offers an outdoor setting compete with a newly-built white pergola, floral landscaping, brick flooring, pond, fountain and waterfalls to add to the scenery. This location can host up to 250 guests for a ceremony and up to 400 guests for a cocktail reception. -For those looking to have an extravagant celebration, the Lake Minnetonka Ballroom can host up to 500 people. High ceilings adorned with modern light fixtures serve as a blank canvas to transform into your dream wedding! Indoor ceremony spaces are available all year round for up to 500 guests. ACCOMODATIONS Our couples LOVE having their guests all in one place throughout the weekend with the opportunity to enjoy family-friendly amenities, including our large swimming pool, sauna, and whirlpool! We offer courtesy room blocks with no obligation to fulfill a minimum number of rooms if you are simply looking for a place to accommodate your guests! Rates as low as $139/night available for select 2023-2024 dates! INCLUSIONS FOR ALL WEDDINGS -Complimentary overnight stay in our Honeymoon Suite for the Bride & Groom -Table linens, skirting + linen napkins (white, ivory or black) -Clear glass hurricane vase with pillar candle, 12” round mirror + 3 votives per table -Clear glass cylinder vases to hold and display bouquets on head table -Table number cards in silver stanchion -Custom-sized hardwood dance floor -Head table setup in a variety of options including long rectangle, harvest table, or sweetheart table -Bronze swirl top tables with elegant spandex skirting for guests -Luxurious cushioned chairs -Certified Marriott Wedding Planner CATERING Full-service bar + catering packages available. We offer a customizable menu to fit your needs - whether looking for plated, family-style, buffet, station-style, or anything else, we are excited to work with you to create the perfect food for your perfect day! CURRENT PROMOTION Start your Love Story with a date in 2023 or 2024 at Marriott Minneapolis Southwest! Book by June 30, 2023 to receive EXTRA BONUS INCLUSIONS!! Contact us today for more details. **Contact us today to set up a tour to see the space!**
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest Capacity300+
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Service Staff, Transportation, Shuttle Service
SettingsBackyard, Ballroom, Beach, Waterfront, Garden, Hotel, Park, Restaurant, Trees
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Rachel Linder (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We had the best wedding experience we could have ever dreamed of at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest! It was a perfect location, free parking, plenty of rooms, the food was amazing and people were all so nice and accommodating! Our built-in wedding coordinator, Andrea, was AMAZING!!! It was clear to us that she loves weddings, planning parties, loves love, and she took the best care of us to make sure our special day was perfect; she is truly a lovely wonderful person! She was quick to respond to all of my questions (even repeat questions), she went above and beyond in all aspects of helpfulness, including helping us stay in budget, bringing our gifts up to our room while we were having the time of our lives, ensuring everyone and everything was where they needed to be when they needed to be and all the small details I didn't think of! Everything went smoothly, all the staff were friendly and wonderful and all of my guests commented to me and my husband about how it was the best wedding they had ever been to, the food was the best wedding food they've ever had and that the venue was perfect!! Definitely consider using this venue if you're looking for an all-in-one perfect place where you can have your wedding, rehearsal, reception and have a place for your guests to sleep over and not drink and drive :) Perfection!!! I am beyond grateful for such a beautiful experience.
Reviewed on 29-10-2023
We had the best wedding experience we could have ever dreamed of at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest! It was a perfect location, free parking, plenty of rooms, the food was amazing and people were all so nice and accommodating! Our built-in wedding coordinator, Andrea, was AMAZING!!! It was clear to us that she loves weddings, planning parties, loves love, and she took the best care of us to make sure our special day was perfect; she is truly a lovely wonderful person! She was quick to respond to all of my questions (even repeat questions), she went above and beyond in all aspects of helpfulness, including helping us stay in budget, bringing our gifts up to our room while we were having the time of our lives, ensuring everyone and everything was where they needed to be when they needed to be and all the small details I didn't think of! Everything went smoothly, all the staff were friendly and wonderful and all of my guests commented to me and my husband about how it was the best wedding they had ever been to, the food was the best wedding food they've ever had and that the venue was perfect!! Definitely consider using this venue if you're looking for an all-in-one perfect place where you can have your wedding, rehearsal, reception and have a place for your guests to sleep over and not drink and drive :) Perfection!!! I am beyond grateful for such a beautiful experience.
Reviewed on 29-10-2023
Brittany Leeson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-10-2022
We are so incredibly happy we chose the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest for our wedding. The planning staff, specifically Becca, was super helpful and accommodating to our requests. We had our ceremony outside on the patio and their grounds are just beautiful. All of our guest have complimented us on how beautiful the venue was inside and out. We got married in the Lake of the Woods ballroom. It had big windows and was tucked in a nice corner off the lobby so it was more private. Our favorite part of the venue was the food. The kitchen and catering staff are absolutely amazing and the food was delicious. Our appetizers flew light hot cakes! For a starter salad, we had the Stacy salad and it was the perfect balance of savory and sweet. For dinner, we had the spinach stuffed chicken and the petit beef filet. I would highly recommend both.Thank you Minneapolis Marriott Southwest staff for making our day so perfect!
Reviewed on 22-10-2022
Wedding Date 08-10-2022
We are so incredibly happy we chose the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest for our wedding. The planning staff, specifically Becca, was super helpful and accommodating to our requests. We had our ceremony outside on the patio and their grounds are just beautiful. All of our guest have complimented us on how beautiful the venue was inside and out. We got married in the Lake of the Woods ballroom. It had big windows and was tucked in a nice corner off the lobby so it was more private. Our favorite part of the venue was the food. The kitchen and catering staff are absolutely amazing and the food was delicious. Our appetizers flew light hot cakes! For a starter salad, we had the Stacy salad and it was the perfect balance of savory and sweet. For dinner, we had the spinach stuffed chicken and the petit beef filet. I would highly recommend both.Thank you Minneapolis Marriott Southwest staff for making our day so perfect!
Reviewed on 22-10-2022
Rebecca Haugan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-06-2022
The Minneapolis Marriott Southwest was awesome! Would absolutely recommend. Beautiful, huge outdoor courtyard area for cocktail hour. The staff were attentive and helpful throughout the entire process. Super convenient for us and our guests to stay at the hotel after our wedding. Food was great. Venue looked beautiful and was spacious. Prices were very comparable to other local venues. We got so many compliments about the food & venue from our guests too!
Reviewed on 08-09-2022
Wedding Date 17-06-2022
The Minneapolis Marriott Southwest was awesome! Would absolutely recommend. Beautiful, huge outdoor courtyard area for cocktail hour. The staff were attentive and helpful throughout the entire process. Super convenient for us and our guests to stay at the hotel after our wedding. Food was great. Venue looked beautiful and was spacious. Prices were very comparable to other local venues. We got so many compliments about the food & venue from our guests too!
Reviewed on 08-09-2022
Lindsay Smithson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-12-2021
Everyone was so great to work with. From Anna at the beginning to Lisa through the whole process, and Debbie and her banquet staff. We loved our experience and would recommend them to anyone getting married! Thank you for making our special day go so perfectly!
Reviewed on 14-01-2022
Wedding Date 31-12-2021
Everyone was so great to work with. From Anna at the beginning to Lisa through the whole process, and Debbie and her banquet staff. We loved our experience and would recommend them to anyone getting married! Thank you for making our special day go so perfectly!
Reviewed on 14-01-2022
Babar Khan (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-10-2021
Minneapolis Marriott Southwest hotel had the right ambiance, provision for external catering, and good outdoors needed for quick photo sessions.The Event , Service, and Front Desk teams of Marriott were super friendly and professional. Anna Duerksen and Becky Bush were very courteous, cooperative, transparent about the expectations, knowledgeable and sensitive towards cultural values. This wedding was a Pakistani-Muslim wedding. They spent good time to understand our requirements, explained Marriott’s engagement process, provided multiple financial estimates, and shared different options of décor.Becky further coordinated with the vendors, room reservations, floor plans and aligned Catering-Service teams. We got good rates on guest rooms and a very nice view for the Honeymoon Room. Becky took full ownership with Debbie's catering team to be more like our extended family than just a service provider. I would strongly recommend this venue for wedding celebrations.Suggestions for Improvement:1) Management should bring their “Catering Minimum” amount down for the events catered from outside. Current “Catering Minimum” does not work for food from outside and customer may end up paying for the services they did not acquired.2) Audio Visual system should be included as value addition. It will attract more business.
Reviewed on 09-11-2021
Wedding Date 24-10-2021
Minneapolis Marriott Southwest hotel had the right ambiance, provision for external catering, and good outdoors needed for quick photo sessions.The Event , Service, and Front Desk teams of Marriott were super friendly and professional. Anna Duerksen and Becky Bush were very courteous, cooperative, transparent about the expectations, knowledgeable and sensitive towards cultural values. This wedding was a Pakistani-Muslim wedding. They spent good time to understand our requirements, explained Marriott’s engagement process, provided multiple financial estimates, and shared different options of décor.Becky further coordinated with the vendors, room reservations, floor plans and aligned Catering-Service teams. We got good rates on guest rooms and a very nice view for the Honeymoon Room. Becky took full ownership with Debbie's catering team to be more like our extended family than just a service provider. I would strongly recommend this venue for wedding celebrations.Suggestions for Improvement:1) Management should bring their “Catering Minimum” amount down for the events catered from outside. Current “Catering Minimum” does not work for food from outside and customer may end up paying for the services they did not acquired.2) Audio Visual system should be included as value addition. It will attract more business.
Reviewed on 09-11-2021
Donna Wieneke (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-10-2021
The Marriott Southwest was an amazing venue! The communication leading up to our day was prompt and clear. All staff, from the hotel bartender to the service staff were so friendly, efficient, and helpful. We were looking for a venue that had everything in one place, which the Marriott did (caterer, dishware, center pieces, alcohol, etc). There are great perks like getting the honeymoon suite the night of comped as well as our parents rooms were upgraded. It was a hotel venue, but didn’t have a “hotel” feel as the quality was so high. Overall, we highly recommend!
Reviewed on 27-10-2021
Wedding Date 23-10-2021
The Marriott Southwest was an amazing venue! The communication leading up to our day was prompt and clear. All staff, from the hotel bartender to the service staff were so friendly, efficient, and helpful. We were looking for a venue that had everything in one place, which the Marriott did (caterer, dishware, center pieces, alcohol, etc). There are great perks like getting the honeymoon suite the night of comped as well as our parents rooms were upgraded. It was a hotel venue, but didn’t have a “hotel” feel as the quality was so high. Overall, we highly recommend!
Reviewed on 27-10-2021
Anjana Pariyar (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-08-2021
We were having hard time finding perfect venue for our wedding reception because most of the venues around twin cities area were unwilling to accommodate to our needs of having south Asian style reception. Luckily we found SW Marriott in Minnetonka who were familiar with our needs and very accommodating as well. Lisa- our main poc was very helpful throughout planning and event. She provided honest recommendations for different vendor we needed. We appreciate her and her team who helped us to have great reception. We and our guests had great reception party.
Reviewed on 26-09-2021
Wedding Date 21-08-2021
We were having hard time finding perfect venue for our wedding reception because most of the venues around twin cities area were unwilling to accommodate to our needs of having south Asian style reception. Luckily we found SW Marriott in Minnetonka who were familiar with our needs and very accommodating as well. Lisa- our main poc was very helpful throughout planning and event. She provided honest recommendations for different vendor we needed. We appreciate her and her team who helped us to have great reception. We and our guests had great reception party.
Reviewed on 26-09-2021
Christine Prill (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-05-2021
Our wedding was at Minneapolis Marriott Southwest and it was incredible! We had our ceremony outside and reception indoors and all of our guests had a wonderful time. We could not have asked for a better venue and the hotel staff were respectful, kind, and fun to work with! Thanks to Lisa M for being our wedding coordinator!
Reviewed on 05-06-2021
Wedding Date 30-05-2021
Our wedding was at Minneapolis Marriott Southwest and it was incredible! We had our ceremony outside and reception indoors and all of our guests had a wonderful time. We could not have asked for a better venue and the hotel staff were respectful, kind, and fun to work with! Thanks to Lisa M for being our wedding coordinator!
Reviewed on 05-06-2021
Heidi Asche (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-09-2020
The Marriott staff was very accommodating and helpful during the wedding planning process. Planning a wedding during COVID from 400 miles away was so easy task, but they communicated effectively with us to make sure every detail was perfect. The entire hotel is stunning and I know our guests were very impressed with the beautiful outdoor patio along with the updated, spacious ballroom.
Reviewed on 18-11-2020
Wedding Date 26-09-2020
The Marriott staff was very accommodating and helpful during the wedding planning process. Planning a wedding during COVID from 400 miles away was so easy task, but they communicated effectively with us to make sure every detail was perfect. The entire hotel is stunning and I know our guests were very impressed with the beautiful outdoor patio along with the updated, spacious ballroom.
Reviewed on 18-11-2020
Jessica Colaw (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-09-2020
We got married on September 12th, 2020 the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. I have to say that the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest staff executed the planning process and the wedding day perfectly. They walked us through the entire planning process, updated us when needed, and assisted with every detail! Since we were required to have assigned seating for the ceremony and reception they provided diagrams for us to fill out and didn't get annoyed with the millions of small seating chart changes we made. Hand sanitizing stations were set up throughout the hotel and extra precautions were taken to ensure the safety of us, our guests, and their staff. I'm almost positive there were extra details done behind the scenes that we don't even know about. This hotel was 100% committed to making our wedding day perfect! Guests are still raving about the beautiful wedding venue and how their staff paid attention to every detail. I would highly recommend this venue for all couples looking to have the ceremony and reception under 1 roof.
Reviewed on 21-10-2020
Wedding Date 12-09-2020
We got married on September 12th, 2020 the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. I have to say that the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest staff executed the planning process and the wedding day perfectly. They walked us through the entire planning process, updated us when needed, and assisted with every detail! Since we were required to have assigned seating for the ceremony and reception they provided diagrams for us to fill out and didn't get annoyed with the millions of small seating chart changes we made. Hand sanitizing stations were set up throughout the hotel and extra precautions were taken to ensure the safety of us, our guests, and their staff. I'm almost positive there were extra details done behind the scenes that we don't even know about. This hotel was 100% committed to making our wedding day perfect! Guests are still raving about the beautiful wedding venue and how their staff paid attention to every detail. I would highly recommend this venue for all couples looking to have the ceremony and reception under 1 roof.
Reviewed on 21-10-2020
Wendalyn Knight (parent) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-09-2018
The catering sales manager along with the chef and catering employees were great. They were good to work with on ideas we had, placement within room set up, menu choices, tables for outside the banquet hall, children’s menu, music, chair set up outside and help the day of the celebration. The hotel was good to our guests who stayed there. It was such a nice perk for the bride and groom to stay free their wedding night. I would recommend the hotel to any family planning a wedding. The outdoor space with the pergola and flowers surrounding the water is perfect for an outdoor wedding. It was wonderful to have the bar set up outside for cocktails and appetizers and the area had chairs, tables and patio umbrellas so the flow of people coming from the ceremony to the bar area couldn’t have been any better.Photo opportunities are abundant within the outdoor space. We had a beautiful day and many local guests didn’t realize all this beauty was in the hotel’s backyard.
Reviewed on 31-10-2019
Wedding Date 08-09-2018
The catering sales manager along with the chef and catering employees were great. They were good to work with on ideas we had, placement within room set up, menu choices, tables for outside the banquet hall, children’s menu, music, chair set up outside and help the day of the celebration. The hotel was good to our guests who stayed there. It was such a nice perk for the bride and groom to stay free their wedding night. I would recommend the hotel to any family planning a wedding. The outdoor space with the pergola and flowers surrounding the water is perfect for an outdoor wedding. It was wonderful to have the bar set up outside for cocktails and appetizers and the area had chairs, tables and patio umbrellas so the flow of people coming from the ceremony to the bar area couldn’t have been any better.Photo opportunities are abundant within the outdoor space. We had a beautiful day and many local guests didn’t realize all this beauty was in the hotel’s backyard.
Reviewed on 31-10-2019
Linda Schmidt (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-06-2019
We were so happy we decided to have our wedding at the Marriott in June. The outdoor ceremony was nicely set up and the reception was beautiful as well. Maggie, Anna, and Debbie were very easy to work with. The planning process went smoothly because there was frequent communication, and everything was executed as planned! We truly appreciated Maggie's responsiveness and attention to detail -- she did an incredible job coordinating our wedding. We highly recommend this venue!
Reviewed on 30-10-2019
Wedding Date 08-06-2019
We were so happy we decided to have our wedding at the Marriott in June. The outdoor ceremony was nicely set up and the reception was beautiful as well. Maggie, Anna, and Debbie were very easy to work with. The planning process went smoothly because there was frequent communication, and everything was executed as planned! We truly appreciated Maggie's responsiveness and attention to detail -- she did an incredible job coordinating our wedding. We highly recommend this venue!
Reviewed on 30-10-2019
Landon Ramsey (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-10-2019
My husband and myself had our wedding at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest just recently and were extremely impressed. We had our ceremony, followed by the reception in the Minnetonka Ballroom. The entire wedding weekend was seamless. Special thanks to Maggie, The Event Manager, who went above and beyond with taking care of our needs. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!
Reviewed on 30-10-2019
Wedding Date 19-10-2019
My husband and myself had our wedding at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest just recently and were extremely impressed. We had our ceremony, followed by the reception in the Minnetonka Ballroom. The entire wedding weekend was seamless. Special thanks to Maggie, The Event Manager, who went above and beyond with taking care of our needs. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!
Reviewed on 30-10-2019
Ben Slater (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-09-2019
My wife and I had our wedding reception at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest on 9/7/19 and it was absolutely perfect! We really enjoyed all the staff, from first seeing the venue, planning all the details and then making it all run without a hiccup the day of. Everyone at the Marriott Southwest exceeded expectations! We were so happy we picked this for our venue, the all inclusive pricing, the outdoor patio where we had our cocktail hour, the food through the hotel's team and the dessert through buttercream were fantastic! We also wanted a venue/hotel which couldn't have worked out better. Highly recommend the Marriott Southwest for a wedding venue!
Reviewed on 29-10-2019
Wedding Date 07-09-2019
My wife and I had our wedding reception at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest on 9/7/19 and it was absolutely perfect! We really enjoyed all the staff, from first seeing the venue, planning all the details and then making it all run without a hiccup the day of. Everyone at the Marriott Southwest exceeded expectations! We were so happy we picked this for our venue, the all inclusive pricing, the outdoor patio where we had our cocktail hour, the food through the hotel's team and the dessert through buttercream were fantastic! We also wanted a venue/hotel which couldn't have worked out better. Highly recommend the Marriott Southwest for a wedding venue!
Reviewed on 29-10-2019
Rachel Korhonen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-09-2019
Phenomenal service. We had a stunning wedding in the Lake of the Woods Ballroom. Every detail was well looked after, and the planning team made it so easy! Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 24-10-2019
Wedding Date 14-09-2019
Phenomenal service. We had a stunning wedding in the Lake of the Woods Ballroom. Every detail was well looked after, and the planning team made it so easy! Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 24-10-2019
Mary Kate Ludick (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-09-2019
From start to finish this place won’t disappoint! The level of care and detail is there! It’s an added plus if you have family from out of town that can stay right at the hotel! It’s the perfect base to create the perfect reception for any wedding! The staff are so kind and will go above to give you the most stress free planning process! The ease from a planner to help, catering, AV and more on-site is a definite bang for your buck! Thanks to this great place that created the best day of our life!
Reviewed on 23-10-2019
Wedding Date 28-09-2019
From start to finish this place won’t disappoint! The level of care and detail is there! It’s an added plus if you have family from out of town that can stay right at the hotel! It’s the perfect base to create the perfect reception for any wedding! The staff are so kind and will go above to give you the most stress free planning process! The ease from a planner to help, catering, AV and more on-site is a definite bang for your buck! Thanks to this great place that created the best day of our life!
Reviewed on 23-10-2019
Teresa Miller (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-08-2019
A huge THANK YOU! to the staff of Minneapolis Marriott Southwest. You made our reception smooth and stress-free! From the service of the dinner, to the guidance from the planners in the months prior, I have nothing but praise from my experience with them. Thank you!
Reviewed on 20-10-2019
Wedding Date 17-08-2019
A huge THANK YOU! to the staff of Minneapolis Marriott Southwest. You made our reception smooth and stress-free! From the service of the dinner, to the guidance from the planners in the months prior, I have nothing but praise from my experience with them. Thank you!
Reviewed on 20-10-2019
Jenna Anderson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-10-2019
We had the best experience at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest! Everyone was so easy to work with and went out of their way to make sure our day was special, especially our event planner Maggie! We wanted to have an outdoor ceremony but weather wasn’t on our side so we ended up being indoors which couldn’t have worked out better and was still gorgeous. Not once did the staff pressure us to move inside, they let us decide on our own time. I would have my wedding here all over again, beautiful venue and wonderful staff!
Reviewed on 17-10-2019
Wedding Date 05-10-2019
We had the best experience at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest! Everyone was so easy to work with and went out of their way to make sure our day was special, especially our event planner Maggie! We wanted to have an outdoor ceremony but weather wasn’t on our side so we ended up being indoors which couldn’t have worked out better and was still gorgeous. Not once did the staff pressure us to move inside, they let us decide on our own time. I would have my wedding here all over again, beautiful venue and wonderful staff!
Reviewed on 17-10-2019
Ross M (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-09-2019
Absolutely perfect! Maggie, Anna and Debbie frankly all deserve raises. They were incredible! We had a very customized award show wedding and they catered to every need and added many little things that made it a perfect night. Our guests loved the hotel, it’s amenities and proximity to airport and highways. I cannot recommend having your wedding or next event here enough. Thank you again Maggie, Anna and Debbie!
Reviewed on 27-09-2019
Wedding Date 14-09-2019
Absolutely perfect! Maggie, Anna and Debbie frankly all deserve raises. They were incredible! We had a very customized award show wedding and they catered to every need and added many little things that made it a perfect night. Our guests loved the hotel, it’s amenities and proximity to airport and highways. I cannot recommend having your wedding or next event here enough. Thank you again Maggie, Anna and Debbie!
Reviewed on 27-09-2019
Brittany Lebahn (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-07-2019
My guests raved about this venue because of the unique offering to have an outdoor ceremony on their patio space. The atmosphere was so elegant. There wasn’t one hiccup with the catering team or the bar. My coordinator was very good about consistent communication and answering all my questions. I even had to change the credit card for each payment 4 times and they were always on top of making sure I understood the ins and outs of payment. Instead of a cake we did a s’mores bar that the venue provided which was such a fun touch and another way to get guests outside to enjoy the summer evenings. Would definitely recommend!
Reviewed on 25-07-2019
Wedding Date 06-07-2019
My guests raved about this venue because of the unique offering to have an outdoor ceremony on their patio space. The atmosphere was so elegant. There wasn’t one hiccup with the catering team or the bar. My coordinator was very good about consistent communication and answering all my questions. I even had to change the credit card for each payment 4 times and they were always on top of making sure I understood the ins and outs of payment. Instead of a cake we did a s’mores bar that the venue provided which was such a fun touch and another way to get guests outside to enjoy the summer evenings. Would definitely recommend!
Reviewed on 25-07-2019
Katie Gamroth (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-10-2018
We had our ceremony at the Marriott Southwest. Ideally we were planning to hold it on the beautiful outside patio, however Mother Nature decided to change the weather from 60 and sunny the day before to 40 and windy. Nonetheless, the Marriott was very accommodating and provided the Lake of the Isles as our backup space for situations just like that. We had worked with Anna up until the month of the wedding. She was extremely responsive and organized. We then were assigned to Taylor. She was very helpful with ensured we could use the space for rehearsal the night before and that everything was ready to go that day for the ceremony. Everything went great!
Reviewed on 28-11-2018
Wedding Date 20-10-2018
We had our ceremony at the Marriott Southwest. Ideally we were planning to hold it on the beautiful outside patio, however Mother Nature decided to change the weather from 60 and sunny the day before to 40 and windy. Nonetheless, the Marriott was very accommodating and provided the Lake of the Isles as our backup space for situations just like that. We had worked with Anna up until the month of the wedding. She was extremely responsive and organized. We then were assigned to Taylor. She was very helpful with ensured we could use the space for rehearsal the night before and that everything was ready to go that day for the ceremony. Everything went great!
Reviewed on 28-11-2018
Charlotte Bierer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-05-2018
Everything about planning our wedding at the Southwest Marriott was soooo easy! Anna was super flexible and so helpful in bringing our vision for the wedding to life. The Marriott preferred vendors were excellent too. Can't thank everyone at the Marriott enough!
Reviewed on 20-10-2018
Wedding Date 27-05-2018
Everything about planning our wedding at the Southwest Marriott was soooo easy! Anna was super flexible and so helpful in bringing our vision for the wedding to life. The Marriott preferred vendors were excellent too. Can't thank everyone at the Marriott enough!
Reviewed on 20-10-2018
Rachel C (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-12-2017
Having our wedding reception at the Marriott was one of the best decisions we made. The food was delicious, there were so many interesting locations for couple and group photos, and our friends and family loved being able to stay at the hotel overnight. Anna was such a delight to work with and made our night perfect!
Reviewed on 18-10-2018
Wedding Date 31-12-2017
Having our wedding reception at the Marriott was one of the best decisions we made. The food was delicious, there were so many interesting locations for couple and group photos, and our friends and family loved being able to stay at the hotel overnight. Anna was such a delight to work with and made our night perfect!
Reviewed on 18-10-2018
Becky Weybright (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-09-2018
Anna at the Marriott was great, our day went without any hiccups. They were very accommodating to us and our guests. The food was delicious and the service was great!
Reviewed on 18-10-2018
Wedding Date 29-09-2018
Anna at the Marriott was great, our day went without any hiccups. They were very accommodating to us and our guests. The food was delicious and the service was great!
Reviewed on 18-10-2018
Jenna Sebolboro (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-05-2018
The Minneapolis Marriott was the best! They were very accommodating and made our day so special! The food was excellent, and the service was phenomenal.
Reviewed on 13-10-2018
Wedding Date 11-05-2018
The Minneapolis Marriott was the best! They were very accommodating and made our day so special! The food was excellent, and the service was phenomenal.
Reviewed on 13-10-2018
Kelli Ollhoff (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-06-2018
My husband and I looked at several different venues, and the most important thing to us was having someone who could be prompt with questions we had. Anna was so much more than we could have ever imagined, and we couldn’t have asked for quicker and more thorough responses to every question we had! If you’re looking for someone who will follow through with everything you need in a timely manner, you need Anna at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest! We also really wanted an outdoor ceremony/cocktail hour but needed a great back up plan if the weather didn’t work out. The Marriott has great options no matter what the scenario was, and we were able to feel comfortable going into the big day. We would definitely recommend the Marriott and their staff, especially Anna!
Reviewed on 11-10-2018
Wedding Date 30-06-2018
My husband and I looked at several different venues, and the most important thing to us was having someone who could be prompt with questions we had. Anna was so much more than we could have ever imagined, and we couldn’t have asked for quicker and more thorough responses to every question we had! If you’re looking for someone who will follow through with everything you need in a timely manner, you need Anna at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest! We also really wanted an outdoor ceremony/cocktail hour but needed a great back up plan if the weather didn’t work out. The Marriott has great options no matter what the scenario was, and we were able to feel comfortable going into the big day. We would definitely recommend the Marriott and their staff, especially Anna!
Reviewed on 11-10-2018
Kait Kerns (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-09-2018
I would highly recommend the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest as a wedding venue. Anna answered my many questions thoroughly and always in a timely manner. She was always kind and I felt truly did her best to give us the perfect day. As for the other Marriott staff, they were amazing as well. I even had people tell me how wonderful the wait staff was during dinner. So professional! Not to mention the beauty of the Marriott. I am so thankful we chose this venue!
Reviewed on 08-10-2018
Wedding Date 14-09-2018
I would highly recommend the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest as a wedding venue. Anna answered my many questions thoroughly and always in a timely manner. She was always kind and I felt truly did her best to give us the perfect day. As for the other Marriott staff, they were amazing as well. I even had people tell me how wonderful the wait staff was during dinner. So professional! Not to mention the beauty of the Marriott. I am so thankful we chose this venue!
Reviewed on 08-10-2018
Michael Hennessy (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-05-2018
The whole process was easy from the get go and everyone at the hotel worked hard to make the wedding day special!
Reviewed on 28-09-2018
Wedding Date 12-05-2018
The whole process was easy from the get go and everyone at the hotel worked hard to make the wedding day special!
Reviewed on 28-09-2018
Brianna Staye (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-08-2018
Everyone at the Marriott who helped make our wedding run smoothly were so amazing, especially Anna! She was so helpful & on top of everything!
Reviewed on 07-09-2018
Wedding Date 18-08-2018
Everyone at the Marriott who helped make our wedding run smoothly were so amazing, especially Anna! She was so helpful & on top of everything!
Reviewed on 07-09-2018
Jennifer Golobich (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-06-2018
We have nothing but the best to say about the Marriott Southwest for our wedding reception! The event coordinator and all of the staff were incredibly helpful and provided the best service. The food was amazing and the venue was beautiful. It was the best day! We highly recommend the Marriott Southwest!!
Reviewed on 12-07-2018
Wedding Date 09-06-2018
We have nothing but the best to say about the Marriott Southwest for our wedding reception! The event coordinator and all of the staff were incredibly helpful and provided the best service. The food was amazing and the venue was beautiful. It was the best day! We highly recommend the Marriott Southwest!!
Reviewed on 12-07-2018
Carrie Skarnes (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-02-2018
I had such a positive experience wedding planning with the SW Marriott! The event staff was prompt, helpful, informative, clear, punctual, and more! It was such a relief to have such a professional team to guide our wedding planning experience, and help remove stress from our plate when needed. We also had a few special requests that were out of the norm, and they were accommodating to everything we asked for! We did our grooms dinner, ceremony, reception, photos... EVERYTHING at this location - and I would highly recommend using this venue! Such a great team and the day of our wedding - went FLAWLESSLY! Thank you SW Marriot!
Reviewed on 21-05-2018
Wedding Date 17-02-2018
I had such a positive experience wedding planning with the SW Marriott! The event staff was prompt, helpful, informative, clear, punctual, and more! It was such a relief to have such a professional team to guide our wedding planning experience, and help remove stress from our plate when needed. We also had a few special requests that were out of the norm, and they were accommodating to everything we asked for! We did our grooms dinner, ceremony, reception, photos... EVERYTHING at this location - and I would highly recommend using this venue! Such a great team and the day of our wedding - went FLAWLESSLY! Thank you SW Marriot!
Reviewed on 21-05-2018
Jess Sheehan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-10-2017
The Marriott Southwest was a dream to work with, from the initial planning stages to the big day. When we first contacted them, Anna was busy with a wedding but found time in the day to call us back and even send pictures of the reception hall that was set up. She was so quick getting back to us with any questions, and made it flawless for the wedding party’s table to be handicap accessible. The event staff was phenomenal, and we have been hearing constant compliments from our guests about the wonderful service! The food was amazing, we even had a guest who was a head chef for a large resort corporation say he had never had food at a wedding that was as good as this! The packages the hotels offered a wide variety and what the Marriott didn’t excplicitly offer, they had suggestions ready. We highly suggest this venue, and know you will be pleased if you book with them.
Reviewed on 30-10-2017
Wedding Date 21-10-2017
The Marriott Southwest was a dream to work with, from the initial planning stages to the big day. When we first contacted them, Anna was busy with a wedding but found time in the day to call us back and even send pictures of the reception hall that was set up. She was so quick getting back to us with any questions, and made it flawless for the wedding party’s table to be handicap accessible. The event staff was phenomenal, and we have been hearing constant compliments from our guests about the wonderful service! The food was amazing, we even had a guest who was a head chef for a large resort corporation say he had never had food at a wedding that was as good as this! The packages the hotels offered a wide variety and what the Marriott didn’t excplicitly offer, they had suggestions ready. We highly suggest this venue, and know you will be pleased if you book with them.
Reviewed on 30-10-2017
Laura Degen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-10-2017
We had our reception at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest. From our first contact through our event, we were continuously impressed with how easy our coordinator was to work with as well as the level of professionalism exhibited by all individuals we worked with. On the actual day, everything was seamless and our guests had a great time. My sister had her wedding here 9 years ago and our family continued to be impressed with all aspects of both events. We would recommend the venue to any of our friends and family.
Reviewed on 23-10-2017
Wedding Date 14-10-2017
We had our reception at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest. From our first contact through our event, we were continuously impressed with how easy our coordinator was to work with as well as the level of professionalism exhibited by all individuals we worked with. On the actual day, everything was seamless and our guests had a great time. My sister had her wedding here 9 years ago and our family continued to be impressed with all aspects of both events. We would recommend the venue to any of our friends and family.
Reviewed on 23-10-2017
Mala Sankaran (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
We were very pleased and happy that we picked SW Marriott as a venue for our daughter's wedding reception. The outdoor patio added an extra charm for the cocktail hour. Thanks to Anna Duerksen every detail was taken care of and the service was excellent. I would highly recommend this venue for any occasion.
Reviewed on 11-10-2017
We were very pleased and happy that we picked SW Marriott as a venue for our daughter's wedding reception. The outdoor patio added an extra charm for the cocktail hour. Thanks to Anna Duerksen every detail was taken care of and the service was excellent. I would highly recommend this venue for any occasion.
Reviewed on 11-10-2017
Brittanny Polanka (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-08-2017
We loved everything about our wedding at the Marriott! We chose to do both the ceremony and reception on site. Anna Duerksen was amazing! She helped us to coordinate the ceremony and plan the reception down to every detail - and on the day-of, she was easy to find and ready to solve any problem.There's so many other things that are great about this Marriott, but these are the ones that stick out:-The food is AMAZING. I still have guests that talk to me about how much they loved the food.-All hotel/banquet staff, including Anna, were super helpful and timely.-Outdoor areas for pictures made for some really beautiful pictures.-The hotel itself is beautiful and newly remodeled. Our banquet room was bright and open - the rooms are done in neutral tones so you can make it go with any wedding colors or decorations.-We planned this MN wedding from IN, and Anna and the Marriott really accommodated us in planning long distance.Thank you Marriott for going above and beyond to make our wedding day stress free and amazing.
Reviewed on 09-10-2017
Wedding Date 05-08-2017
We loved everything about our wedding at the Marriott! We chose to do both the ceremony and reception on site. Anna Duerksen was amazing! She helped us to coordinate the ceremony and plan the reception down to every detail - and on the day-of, she was easy to find and ready to solve any problem.There's so many other things that are great about this Marriott, but these are the ones that stick out:-The food is AMAZING. I still have guests that talk to me about how much they loved the food.-All hotel/banquet staff, including Anna, were super helpful and timely.-Outdoor areas for pictures made for some really beautiful pictures.-The hotel itself is beautiful and newly remodeled. Our banquet room was bright and open - the rooms are done in neutral tones so you can make it go with any wedding colors or decorations.-We planned this MN wedding from IN, and Anna and the Marriott really accommodated us in planning long distance.Thank you Marriott for going above and beyond to make our wedding day stress free and amazing.
Reviewed on 09-10-2017
Rob Wilson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-09-2017
Working with the Marriott SW was great! Anna was amazing through our entire engagement and willing to answer any questions we had. The ballroom and grounds at the Marriott were absolutely stunning! Definitely somewhere we will be going back to for anniversaries in years to come!
Reviewed on 02-10-2017
Wedding Date 02-09-2017
Working with the Marriott SW was great! Anna was amazing through our entire engagement and willing to answer any questions we had. The ballroom and grounds at the Marriott were absolutely stunning! Definitely somewhere we will be going back to for anniversaries in years to come!
Reviewed on 02-10-2017
Jennifer Demmer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-08-2017
We had a wonderful wedding at Marriott. Our ceremony was outside on their beautiful patio and our reception was in the Lake Minnetonka ballroom. We also had our grooms dinner in the blue birch restaurant. The staff are extremely talented and knowledgeable. They were a pleasure to work with and made us feel extra special. Our guests raved about the venue and food. We feel so lucky to have found this treasure of a venue.
Reviewed on 14-09-2017
Wedding Date 26-08-2017
We had a wonderful wedding at Marriott. Our ceremony was outside on their beautiful patio and our reception was in the Lake Minnetonka ballroom. We also had our grooms dinner in the blue birch restaurant. The staff are extremely talented and knowledgeable. They were a pleasure to work with and made us feel extra special. Our guests raved about the venue and food. We feel so lucky to have found this treasure of a venue.
Reviewed on 14-09-2017
Tyler Balbuena (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-10-2018
We were both increadably impressed with everyone on the Marriot, it was a great experience and we would recommend Minneapolis Marriot Southwest to anyone. Definition of professionalism and hospitality.
Reviewed on 28-08-2017
Wedding Date 28-10-2018
We were both increadably impressed with everyone on the Marriot, it was a great experience and we would recommend Minneapolis Marriot Southwest to anyone. Definition of professionalism and hospitality.
Reviewed on 28-08-2017
Judy Blue (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-10-2018
Marriott SW and Anna Duerksen helped our family put together a winter wonderland wedding for my son in less than 40 days. Yes it was an out door wedding with reception and dance indoors in an area very fitting to the bride and groom. Outdoor feeling but very elegant. Anna and her staff went the extra mile for us and the food was exquisite! Everyone worked very hard for this event and it showed. My thanks to everyone at Marriott SW.
Reviewed on 28-08-2017
Wedding Date 28-10-2018
Marriott SW and Anna Duerksen helped our family put together a winter wonderland wedding for my son in less than 40 days. Yes it was an out door wedding with reception and dance indoors in an area very fitting to the bride and groom. Outdoor feeling but very elegant. Anna and her staff went the extra mile for us and the food was exquisite! Everyone worked very hard for this event and it showed. My thanks to everyone at Marriott SW.
Reviewed on 28-08-2017
Lexi Tullbane (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-08-2017
We had our wedding ceremony and reception at Marriott Southwest earlier this month and it was better than I could have imagined! Anna and Lindsay were incredibly helpful throughout the whole process. Anna was awesome at communicating and planning down to the last detail. We were able to relax and enjoy every moment of our wedding weekend because we knew everything would be taken care of. The staff at our reception were friendly and responsive. Shout-out to Debbie for taking such good care of everyone, especially the wedding party and our families. We've heard from many of our guests that they had a great time, loved the food, and thought the place was beautiful. I will definitely be recommending Minnetonka Marriott Southwest to anyone planning a wedding.
Reviewed on 22-08-2017
Wedding Date 12-08-2017
We had our wedding ceremony and reception at Marriott Southwest earlier this month and it was better than I could have imagined! Anna and Lindsay were incredibly helpful throughout the whole process. Anna was awesome at communicating and planning down to the last detail. We were able to relax and enjoy every moment of our wedding weekend because we knew everything would be taken care of. The staff at our reception were friendly and responsive. Shout-out to Debbie for taking such good care of everyone, especially the wedding party and our families. We've heard from many of our guests that they had a great time, loved the food, and thought the place was beautiful. I will definitely be recommending Minnetonka Marriott Southwest to anyone planning a wedding.
Reviewed on 22-08-2017
Dasha Kwakenat (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-02-2017
Our wedding was simply amazing – and The Minnetonka Marriott played such a large part in it – as they say, location, location, location …. From our first meeting with Lindsay Robin, the Catering Sales Manager, to our very last (how sad) follow up call with Anna Duerksen, the Catering Sales Manager, this hotel was on the ball! Our main contact there was Anna, and words cannot describe how fabulously amazing she and her team were. Anna held our hand through every step – she was there to answer questions before we even had them, and quick to reply when we came up with any other, she had great ideas, kept us on track, was knowledgeable, professional and such fun to work with!The food was delicious – the chef wonderful, we even added our own ideas to the menu … he did an amazing job the day of our wedding – people were raving about how perfect the steaks were cooked, how delicious the mashed potatoes were and how great the serving staff was! The setting for our wedding was wonderful – we were in the Lake of the Woods Ballroom for both the wedding and reception. The staff @ the hotel did an amazing job setting everything up and doing the flip for the reception (as both were in the same room). Everything was so seamless!From start to finish the Minnetonka Marriott SW was amazing – to the staff, those that helped us directly and/or indirectly – thank you for making our day go off without a hitch!!
Reviewed on 06-04-2017
Wedding Date 25-02-2017
Our wedding was simply amazing – and The Minnetonka Marriott played such a large part in it – as they say, location, location, location …. From our first meeting with Lindsay Robin, the Catering Sales Manager, to our very last (how sad) follow up call with Anna Duerksen, the Catering Sales Manager, this hotel was on the ball! Our main contact there was Anna, and words cannot describe how fabulously amazing she and her team were. Anna held our hand through every step – she was there to answer questions before we even had them, and quick to reply when we came up with any other, she had great ideas, kept us on track, was knowledgeable, professional and such fun to work with!The food was delicious – the chef wonderful, we even added our own ideas to the menu … he did an amazing job the day of our wedding – people were raving about how perfect the steaks were cooked, how delicious the mashed potatoes were and how great the serving staff was! The setting for our wedding was wonderful – we were in the Lake of the Woods Ballroom for both the wedding and reception. The staff @ the hotel did an amazing job setting everything up and doing the flip for the reception (as both were in the same room). Everything was so seamless!From start to finish the Minnetonka Marriott SW was amazing – to the staff, those that helped us directly and/or indirectly – thank you for making our day go off without a hitch!!
Reviewed on 06-04-2017
Anonymous (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-12-2017
My son and his bride decided on Marriott Southwest for their reception venue. My wife and I were thrilled with the entire event! We arrived mid-day Friday, and the room was set up already. It looked good at that time. However, when we got our first view Saturday evening with full decoration and lighting, it was stunning. I stopped to take a quick picture on my phone so I could show it off! And the really great part was that chairs were comfortable and there was plenty of room at each table, between tables, and on the dance floor – which stayed hopping all night long.We thought the food for the buffet dinner, cocktail hour, and late night munchies was awesome (thanks to the Moravecs). And the bartenders were able to handle a lot of partiers without any problems. When we drained the 4th keg, they did not miss a beat in making bottles available. I did not hear one single complaint about anything the entire evening.We sent a note to the kids telling them we will never ever forget that day/evening. The facility and service was an instrumental part of all that. The site has a lot of amenities to offer for an event like this. We had lots of travelers, and the hotel was able to provide housing for approximately 60 rooms of those folks. The ability to have that many folks in the same place made everything that much more fun!A job very well done!!!
Reviewed on 31-10-2016
Wedding Date 31-12-2017
My son and his bride decided on Marriott Southwest for their reception venue. My wife and I were thrilled with the entire event! We arrived mid-day Friday, and the room was set up already. It looked good at that time. However, when we got our first view Saturday evening with full decoration and lighting, it was stunning. I stopped to take a quick picture on my phone so I could show it off! And the really great part was that chairs were comfortable and there was plenty of room at each table, between tables, and on the dance floor – which stayed hopping all night long.We thought the food for the buffet dinner, cocktail hour, and late night munchies was awesome (thanks to the Moravecs). And the bartenders were able to handle a lot of partiers without any problems. When we drained the 4th keg, they did not miss a beat in making bottles available. I did not hear one single complaint about anything the entire evening.We sent a note to the kids telling them we will never ever forget that day/evening. The facility and service was an instrumental part of all that. The site has a lot of amenities to offer for an event like this. We had lots of travelers, and the hotel was able to provide housing for approximately 60 rooms of those folks. The ability to have that many folks in the same place made everything that much more fun!A job very well done!!!
Reviewed on 31-10-2016
Molly Gilbertson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-09-2016
Anna was a detailed and very professional event planner. She did a fabulous job and the venue was spectacular!
Reviewed on 07-10-2016
Wedding Date 17-09-2016
Anna was a detailed and very professional event planner. She did a fabulous job and the venue was spectacular!
Reviewed on 07-10-2016
Leeanna Dishop (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-08-2016
The staff was amazing, and the venue was beautiful! Lindsay and her crew were so willing and ready to help with every and any question we had! We were hoping to have our ceremony out on the patio, but Mother Nature had other plans, and the backup indoor space worked just as well! We received so many compliments on the hospitality and professionalism of every single staff member. We very much enjoyed having our wedding and reception at the Minnetonka Marriott Southwest, and would recommend it to any and all!
Reviewed on 05-10-2016
Wedding Date 20-08-2016
The staff was amazing, and the venue was beautiful! Lindsay and her crew were so willing and ready to help with every and any question we had! We were hoping to have our ceremony out on the patio, but Mother Nature had other plans, and the backup indoor space worked just as well! We received so many compliments on the hospitality and professionalism of every single staff member. We very much enjoyed having our wedding and reception at the Minnetonka Marriott Southwest, and would recommend it to any and all!
Reviewed on 05-10-2016
Adam Johnson (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-12-2017
Try to get your date booked here before someone else does! They were great and their coordinator Lindsay was an outstanding coordinator. Out of our entire wedding experience, they were the most reliable vendor and we really had no concerns about their performance. It was a great reception! They let us book half the ballroom based on how many people we had and our price range. Everything just worked out great for us. I highly recommend them.
Reviewed on 04-10-2016
Wedding Date 04-12-2017
Try to get your date booked here before someone else does! They were great and their coordinator Lindsay was an outstanding coordinator. Out of our entire wedding experience, they were the most reliable vendor and we really had no concerns about their performance. It was a great reception! They let us book half the ballroom based on how many people we had and our price range. Everything just worked out great for us. I highly recommend them.
Reviewed on 04-10-2016
Lauren Jackson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-09-2016
I would highly recommend having a wedding/event at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest. Lindsay was great to work with, organized and made sure everything went well for us! We had our ceremony outside and we got so many compliments on how beautiful it was. The servers and bar tenders helping with our wedding were super nice. Everything went even better than I could have imagined on our big day!!! I can promise that if you have your wedding there you are in good hands and can relax and know everything will turn out beautifully!
Reviewed on 04-10-2016
Wedding Date 10-09-2016
I would highly recommend having a wedding/event at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest. Lindsay was great to work with, organized and made sure everything went well for us! We had our ceremony outside and we got so many compliments on how beautiful it was. The servers and bar tenders helping with our wedding were super nice. Everything went even better than I could have imagined on our big day!!! I can promise that if you have your wedding there you are in good hands and can relax and know everything will turn out beautifully!
Reviewed on 04-10-2016
Anthony Forneris (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-08-2016
We had a wonderful wedding experience at the Minnetonka Marriott southwest, they have a great regions patio area and are very flexible, we loved having both our reception and ceremony on site and their wedding planner and catering manager are both PHENOMINAL, they were able to work around various dietary restrictions and allergies and even though there were 2 other weddings in the other ballrooms, but we didn't notice cause they made us feel special throughout the day and evening and did a wonderful job keeping everything running smoothly! I would highly recommend this venue to anyone getting married!
Reviewed on 10-09-2016
Wedding Date 13-08-2016
We had a wonderful wedding experience at the Minnetonka Marriott southwest, they have a great regions patio area and are very flexible, we loved having both our reception and ceremony on site and their wedding planner and catering manager are both PHENOMINAL, they were able to work around various dietary restrictions and allergies and even though there were 2 other weddings in the other ballrooms, but we didn't notice cause they made us feel special throughout the day and evening and did a wonderful job keeping everything running smoothly! I would highly recommend this venue to anyone getting married!
Reviewed on 10-09-2016
Danita Walker (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-07-2016
We are forever grateful for the services provided to us at the Marriott Minnetonka Southwest for our wedding. From the first time we stepped into the Marriot for consideration, we knew it was the perfect choice, especially with the discounted room rates and free parking for guest. Lindsey, our catering manager was so helpful in many capacities from bringing bottled water to our hospitality suites to make sure the wedding party stayed hydrated to helping tape down the aisle runner. We received many comments on how beautiful and comfortable the hotel was, and that the hospitality was impeccable! The garden where our wedding was held was more beautiful than any picture or I could have imagined. It was more than we could have ever expected! I would highly recommend the Marriott as 1st choice and would plan another event there if given the opportunity. The Marriot Minnetonka Southwest is definitely a forever favorite!
Reviewed on 17-08-2016
Wedding Date 24-07-2016
We are forever grateful for the services provided to us at the Marriott Minnetonka Southwest for our wedding. From the first time we stepped into the Marriot for consideration, we knew it was the perfect choice, especially with the discounted room rates and free parking for guest. Lindsey, our catering manager was so helpful in many capacities from bringing bottled water to our hospitality suites to make sure the wedding party stayed hydrated to helping tape down the aisle runner. We received many comments on how beautiful and comfortable the hotel was, and that the hospitality was impeccable! The garden where our wedding was held was more beautiful than any picture or I could have imagined. It was more than we could have ever expected! I would highly recommend the Marriott as 1st choice and would plan another event there if given the opportunity. The Marriot Minnetonka Southwest is definitely a forever favorite!
Reviewed on 17-08-2016
Tom Femrite (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-07-2016
We could not be more pleased with how our wedding turned out! The venue was beautiful, the food was amazing and our wedding coordinator Lindsay Robin was beyond accommodating! Since we were planning from a distance it was important that we had someone we trusted to help us through it all! Lindsay honestly went above and beyond by walking us through every detail, making sure we knew all the options, and informing us whenever she thought she could change something for the better!! The days leading up to the wedding she was by our sides helping us with anything and everything! The day definitely would not have gone so perfectly without her! Having the hotel rooms on site was ideal for all of our out of town guests! The outdoor patio was gorgeous space to host the ceremony! Even though it is located in a metropolitan area, it felt very secluded and intimate! This venue really is the total package! If you are looking for a romantic, beautiful, all inclusive venue, look no further!
Reviewed on 29-07-2016
Wedding Date 23-07-2016
We could not be more pleased with how our wedding turned out! The venue was beautiful, the food was amazing and our wedding coordinator Lindsay Robin was beyond accommodating! Since we were planning from a distance it was important that we had someone we trusted to help us through it all! Lindsay honestly went above and beyond by walking us through every detail, making sure we knew all the options, and informing us whenever she thought she could change something for the better!! The days leading up to the wedding she was by our sides helping us with anything and everything! The day definitely would not have gone so perfectly without her! Having the hotel rooms on site was ideal for all of our out of town guests! The outdoor patio was gorgeous space to host the ceremony! Even though it is located in a metropolitan area, it felt very secluded and intimate! This venue really is the total package! If you are looking for a romantic, beautiful, all inclusive venue, look no further!
Reviewed on 29-07-2016
Jo Anne Anderson (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
My son and future daughter-in law live out of town and therefore I was the wedding planner for their June 25th wedding. After looking at hundreds of venues we chose the Marriott Southwest. Working with Lindsay Robin and the Marriott Southwest was simply stress free. The entire first floor has been remodeled to beautiful platinum, gold, grays with highlights of turquoises. We loved the private outdoor water features, greenery, flowers and white chair set up for the ceremony. The reception rooms are perfect size for any wedding and the assortment of wedding packages including bar and appetizers, wine pours, and dinner either served or buffet fit any need. The food was outstanding as was the service. Lindsay provided a list of preferred musicians, DJ's, room decorators, cake makers. We selected many of her recommendations and they were outstanding. The final days before the wedding, we completed a detailed list of events and times which were performed flawlessly on the day of the wedding. Access to the hotel is easy from any location, rooms are reasonable priced for guests and there is a breakfast buffet in the morning after the event. It was a five star event and we highly recommend the Marriott Southwest.
Reviewed on 18-07-2016
My son and future daughter-in law live out of town and therefore I was the wedding planner for their June 25th wedding. After looking at hundreds of venues we chose the Marriott Southwest. Working with Lindsay Robin and the Marriott Southwest was simply stress free. The entire first floor has been remodeled to beautiful platinum, gold, grays with highlights of turquoises. We loved the private outdoor water features, greenery, flowers and white chair set up for the ceremony. The reception rooms are perfect size for any wedding and the assortment of wedding packages including bar and appetizers, wine pours, and dinner either served or buffet fit any need. The food was outstanding as was the service. Lindsay provided a list of preferred musicians, DJ's, room decorators, cake makers. We selected many of her recommendations and they were outstanding. The final days before the wedding, we completed a detailed list of events and times which were performed flawlessly on the day of the wedding. Access to the hotel is easy from any location, rooms are reasonable priced for guests and there is a breakfast buffet in the morning after the event. It was a five star event and we highly recommend the Marriott Southwest.
Reviewed on 18-07-2016
Marjorie Braddock (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-06-2016
From start to finish our experience with this venue was amazing! We had our wedding here June 18th 2016. Lindsay, the event coordinator, helped us with ALL of the details. Even over explaining if we didn't understand something with patients and understanding. She was always there to answer questions and help out. And when it came to event day? The staff was amazing! The hotel staff, the event staff, all amazing and nice! (the older bartender was a little cranky, but I'll let it slide seeing as everything else was so great)The ceremony space on the patio was gorgeous! The banquet hall, also gorgeous! It was everything we dreamt of and more!!! What an amazing night! We would do it all over again…if we weren't completely broke now!! lol You deff need a good $10-12k handy as everything adds up quick : ceremony space, food&drink minimum, rooms, taxes, gratuities, etc. Over all, I give the Marriott SW a 5 out of 5. The staff was nice, accommodating and helpful! We'll be staying here and having a MUCH smaller get together for our 1 year! Thanks everyone!!! -MLastly, I saw the location before and after the renovation. It is so gorgeous now!! A modern and classy feel! It's beautiful!!!
Reviewed on 21-06-2016
Wedding Date 18-06-2016
From start to finish our experience with this venue was amazing! We had our wedding here June 18th 2016. Lindsay, the event coordinator, helped us with ALL of the details. Even over explaining if we didn't understand something with patients and understanding. She was always there to answer questions and help out. And when it came to event day? The staff was amazing! The hotel staff, the event staff, all amazing and nice! (the older bartender was a little cranky, but I'll let it slide seeing as everything else was so great)The ceremony space on the patio was gorgeous! The banquet hall, also gorgeous! It was everything we dreamt of and more!!! What an amazing night! We would do it all over again…if we weren't completely broke now!! lol You deff need a good $10-12k handy as everything adds up quick : ceremony space, food&drink minimum, rooms, taxes, gratuities, etc. Over all, I give the Marriott SW a 5 out of 5. The staff was nice, accommodating and helpful! We'll be staying here and having a MUCH smaller get together for our 1 year! Thanks everyone!!! -MLastly, I saw the location before and after the renovation. It is so gorgeous now!! A modern and classy feel! It's beautiful!!!
Reviewed on 21-06-2016
Stephen R (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-08-2017
The Marriot Southwest was a great place. With all of the remodeling that was done, everything looked great. They had everything set up the way we wanted it. They always responded in a timely manner if we had any question, concerns or changes. Our day was perfect besides a little rain that almost made us have our ceremony inside. It actually stopped raining 20 minutes before so we were able to have it outside, but even it we had to have the ceremony inside I think it would have been more than we expected.
Reviewed on 18-06-2016
Wedding Date 18-08-2017
The Marriot Southwest was a great place. With all of the remodeling that was done, everything looked great. They had everything set up the way we wanted it. They always responded in a timely manner if we had any question, concerns or changes. Our day was perfect besides a little rain that almost made us have our ceremony inside. It actually stopped raining 20 minutes before so we were able to have it outside, but even it we had to have the ceremony inside I think it would have been more than we expected.
Reviewed on 18-06-2016
Shayna Levin (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-05-2016
It really saddens me that I have to give this venue one star. The renovations at Marriott Southwest are what made this space exactly what we were looking for when it came to our wedding, but that's about it. The initial booking of the space seemed simple and accommodating, but as things progressed, more and more things went wrong. This property does not communicate well within their departments therefore leaving us hanging with room blocks due to a corporate event that was taking up a ton of rooms. Along with that, we were talking to 5+ people about room blocks, catering, room set up, etc. Granted, our event coordinator, who started off doing a great job, had a baby so communication with the hotel was basically depleted until she returned from maternity leave. From then on, the planning process kept getting more and more complicated and the lack of professionalism from most of the Marriott's employees was seen by everyone involved in the wedding. For our rehearsal, we weren't able to use the ballroom we were getting married in, which would have been fine, but then they didn't have anywhere else technically set up for our wedding party to rehearse. No chairs were put in the rehearsal space and the hotel staff seemed like they didn't even know we were having a wedding there the next day. The front desk staff was seriously atrocious and I have accounts of at least 8 different encounters from our guests that ended badly with the hotel staff. Even me as the bride checking in got an attitude from the front desk. On the day of, everything seemed just great, until I found out that we ran out of chairs in the ceremony space while guests were arriving, which should not have happened. We had a set number of chairs that we wanted and the staff was off on that count by 50!! Next, we met the banquet captain who at first seemed very accommodating until she snatched a beer out of my personal attendant's hand without even asking and threw it away. Understandably, it was from our hotel room so she should have thrown it away, but not so rudely. The food was overall good, but I later found out that no one's chicken was served with sauce and it was supposed to be served with a lemon sauce. Dry chicken for our guests is not exactly what we wanted. Throughout the night, we were expecting to be checked on by the banquet captain, but no such thing. I was asked how my food was from the head server and that was IT. We didn't get to eat any cake since we were so busy, but then neither my husband or I were notified when the cake ran out or what was done with the rest. We didn't even get our own purchased cake topper back!! I won't get into details about the aftermath of our wedding due to some very terrible communication and ethics by the hotel staff, but let's just say we didn't get to enjoy our honeymoon due to having to deal with leftover charges from the wedding that weren't addressed before the big day. I am really not trying to make anyone feel bad at this establishment, but I do want future couples to know that this all can be avoided if you choose a different venue or make sure you tell the staff at Marriott that you mean business. Apparently, I was too easygoing throughout the process, but I'm not going to blame myself for everything that happened. Thankfully, despite of all the mishaps that Marriott created, we had an AMAZING wedding and have our family and friends to thank. Unfortunately, we can't credit the Marriott staff or our event coordinator.
Reviewed on 13-06-2016
Wedding Date 21-05-2016
It really saddens me that I have to give this venue one star. The renovations at Marriott Southwest are what made this space exactly what we were looking for when it came to our wedding, but that's about it. The initial booking of the space seemed simple and accommodating, but as things progressed, more and more things went wrong. This property does not communicate well within their departments therefore leaving us hanging with room blocks due to a corporate event that was taking up a ton of rooms. Along with that, we were talking to 5+ people about room blocks, catering, room set up, etc. Granted, our event coordinator, who started off doing a great job, had a baby so communication with the hotel was basically depleted until she returned from maternity leave. From then on, the planning process kept getting more and more complicated and the lack of professionalism from most of the Marriott's employees was seen by everyone involved in the wedding. For our rehearsal, we weren't able to use the ballroom we were getting married in, which would have been fine, but then they didn't have anywhere else technically set up for our wedding party to rehearse. No chairs were put in the rehearsal space and the hotel staff seemed like they didn't even know we were having a wedding there the next day. The front desk staff was seriously atrocious and I have accounts of at least 8 different encounters from our guests that ended badly with the hotel staff. Even me as the bride checking in got an attitude from the front desk. On the day of, everything seemed just great, until I found out that we ran out of chairs in the ceremony space while guests were arriving, which should not have happened. We had a set number of chairs that we wanted and the staff was off on that count by 50!! Next, we met the banquet captain who at first seemed very accommodating until she snatched a beer out of my personal attendant's hand without even asking and threw it away. Understandably, it was from our hotel room so she should have thrown it away, but not so rudely. The food was overall good, but I later found out that no one's chicken was served with sauce and it was supposed to be served with a lemon sauce. Dry chicken for our guests is not exactly what we wanted. Throughout the night, we were expecting to be checked on by the banquet captain, but no such thing. I was asked how my food was from the head server and that was IT. We didn't get to eat any cake since we were so busy, but then neither my husband or I were notified when the cake ran out or what was done with the rest. We didn't even get our own purchased cake topper back!! I won't get into details about the aftermath of our wedding due to some very terrible communication and ethics by the hotel staff, but let's just say we didn't get to enjoy our honeymoon due to having to deal with leftover charges from the wedding that weren't addressed before the big day. I am really not trying to make anyone feel bad at this establishment, but I do want future couples to know that this all can be avoided if you choose a different venue or make sure you tell the staff at Marriott that you mean business. Apparently, I was too easygoing throughout the process, but I'm not going to blame myself for everything that happened. Thankfully, despite of all the mishaps that Marriott created, we had an AMAZING wedding and have our family and friends to thank. Unfortunately, we can't credit the Marriott staff or our event coordinator.
Reviewed on 13-06-2016
Sara Downs (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-04-2016
Our experience at the Marriott was above and beyond what we could have expected. Everything from the first time checking out the place till the day after our big day was perfect and the staff made everything so easy for us. We were wanting something simple and easy to plan and that's exactly what we got. We can't say enough good things about this place.
Reviewed on 29-05-2016
Wedding Date 23-04-2016
Our experience at the Marriott was above and beyond what we could have expected. Everything from the first time checking out the place till the day after our big day was perfect and the staff made everything so easy for us. We were wanting something simple and easy to plan and that's exactly what we got. We can't say enough good things about this place.
Reviewed on 29-05-2016
Em Sherlock (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-10-2015
The Marriot was a wonderful place for my reception. Everyone at the hotel was very helpful and accommodating. They made sure everything was perfect!
Reviewed on 26-10-2015
Wedding Date 17-10-2015
The Marriot was a wonderful place for my reception. Everyone at the hotel was very helpful and accommodating. They made sure everything was perfect!
Reviewed on 26-10-2015
Nicole Nelson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-06-2015
The renovation was not quite compete for our wedding - but it was still a great venue. Lindsay our Wedding Planner from the Marriott helped with everything. They say most weddings have that one thing that goes wrong, we didn't everything was perfect! We have Lindsay to thank for that. She also gave us some fun creative ideas for decorating the ball room and the outdoor space. We even had a smore's bar outside per her recommendation. We loved working with Lindsay and were really pleased with our day. The only thing we were not pleased with was the prices for appetizers - they were more than we were willing to spend, so for our social hour paid $2 per person for peanuts. However the overall cost for everything else was fair. Again we were really pleased with our day and wouldn't change a thing! Thanks Lindsay!!!
Reviewed on 15-10-2015
Wedding Date 20-06-2015
The renovation was not quite compete for our wedding - but it was still a great venue. Lindsay our Wedding Planner from the Marriott helped with everything. They say most weddings have that one thing that goes wrong, we didn't everything was perfect! We have Lindsay to thank for that. She also gave us some fun creative ideas for decorating the ball room and the outdoor space. We even had a smore's bar outside per her recommendation. We loved working with Lindsay and were really pleased with our day. The only thing we were not pleased with was the prices for appetizers - they were more than we were willing to spend, so for our social hour paid $2 per person for peanuts. However the overall cost for everything else was fair. Again we were really pleased with our day and wouldn't change a thing! Thanks Lindsay!!!
Reviewed on 15-10-2015
Anonymous (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
I had a dream wedding at Marriot SW. They made our day complete by provding us with service that was beyond our expectations. Their facility is beautiful and freshly renovated!!! I recomend their services to anyone looking for a wedding that is equally budget friendly and beautiful!
Reviewed on 12-10-2015
I had a dream wedding at Marriot SW. They made our day complete by provding us with service that was beyond our expectations. Their facility is beautiful and freshly renovated!!! I recomend their services to anyone looking for a wedding that is equally budget friendly and beautiful!
Reviewed on 12-10-2015
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-06-2015
Marriott Southwest went above and beyond my expectations! We got married last month in their beautiful courtyard and reception in their Lake of the Woods room. Besides it being breath taking, the food was amazing and the service was outstanding! I couldn't have been happier!
Reviewed on 12-10-2015
Wedding Date 13-06-2015
Marriott Southwest went above and beyond my expectations! We got married last month in their beautiful courtyard and reception in their Lake of the Woods room. Besides it being breath taking, the food was amazing and the service was outstanding! I couldn't have been happier!
Reviewed on 12-10-2015
Janaya Anderson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-07-2015
Wow! What an amazing, dedicated staff at the Marriott Southwest. Throughout our entire experience, we had consistent communication and honest, creative coordinator assistance. Our day was full of love and laughter because of the seamless work and service provided by the Marriott Southwest staff. Our guests enjoyed the delicious food and drinks, were impressed with the modern renovations, and relaxed comfortably in the newly updated rooms. Thank you! We recommend this event to all who are looking to make your dream wedding come true!\r\r
Reviewed on 10-10-2015
Wedding Date 25-07-2015
Wow! What an amazing, dedicated staff at the Marriott Southwest. Throughout our entire experience, we had consistent communication and honest, creative coordinator assistance. Our day was full of love and laughter because of the seamless work and service provided by the Marriott Southwest staff. Our guests enjoyed the delicious food and drinks, were impressed with the modern renovations, and relaxed comfortably in the newly updated rooms. Thank you! We recommend this event to all who are looking to make your dream wedding come true!\r\r
Reviewed on 10-10-2015
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-05-2015
We loved our experience working with the Marriott SouthWest Events Team. They made our wedding planning experience manageable. Not only was Lindsay great, the entire team stepped up when we needed help. We loved the location because the freshly remodeled hotel made our wedding photos look great. The best part though is that we paid a fraction of what the hotels downtown want for a better wedding package. I cannot recommend the Marriott SW more!!!
Reviewed on 09-10-2015
Wedding Date 16-05-2015
We loved our experience working with the Marriott SouthWest Events Team. They made our wedding planning experience manageable. Not only was Lindsay great, the entire team stepped up when we needed help. We loved the location because the freshly remodeled hotel made our wedding photos look great. The best part though is that we paid a fraction of what the hotels downtown want for a better wedding package. I cannot recommend the Marriott SW more!!!
Reviewed on 09-10-2015
Swathi Chungath (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-09-2015
We hosted our reception at Marriott Southwest, and I must say that it was one of the best decisions we had made. We wanted to serve Indian buffet for dinner and were glad that Marriott let us do that. We had a pleasant experience working with our Catering and Sales Manager ( Lindsay Robin). She was very helpful during our planning phase. Also on the night of the reception, she made sure that the best service was provided. I would surely recommend Marriott Southwest.
Reviewed on 08-10-2015
Wedding Date 19-09-2015
We hosted our reception at Marriott Southwest, and I must say that it was one of the best decisions we had made. We wanted to serve Indian buffet for dinner and were glad that Marriott let us do that. We had a pleasant experience working with our Catering and Sales Manager ( Lindsay Robin). She was very helpful during our planning phase. Also on the night of the reception, she made sure that the best service was provided. I would surely recommend Marriott Southwest.
Reviewed on 08-10-2015
Ahney Goze (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-08-2015
We had our reception at the Marriott Southwest and it was absolutely amazing! It was everything we wanted and more!!! Lindsey and Katie took care of everything! The best service hands down!!!!
Reviewed on 08-10-2015
Wedding Date 22-08-2015
We had our reception at the Marriott Southwest and it was absolutely amazing! It was everything we wanted and more!!! Lindsey and Katie took care of everything! The best service hands down!!!!
Reviewed on 08-10-2015
Jessica Robertson (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-08-2015
Was more than satisfied with the venue and the staff! Wedding coordinator went above and beyond to make us feel important and make our big day exactly how we wanted it! Definitely recommend The Marriott Southwest!
Reviewed on 06-10-2015
Wedding Date 29-08-2015
Was more than satisfied with the venue and the staff! Wedding coordinator went above and beyond to make us feel important and make our big day exactly how we wanted it! Definitely recommend The Marriott Southwest!
Reviewed on 06-10-2015
Liz I (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-09-2015
Overall, we had a good wedding experience with the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest. \r\rInitially we were given one wedding coordinator, but she got a new job so we were transferred to a different one. This transition was handled well. During our planning process, they were also in the middle of transistioning to a new chef and new menu. This transition was less smooth as the new menu was still being decided at the time when we were told we should be thinking about our menu options. The items on the new menu were much more expensive than the old menu, but we were given the option of selecting from the old menu and we were happy with this accomodation. \r\rWe gave the venue a three star value rating due to the 24% service charge, which is also taxed. This was the highest of all the venues we visited, but to the credit of the Marriott, this was made clear before we signed the contact for the venue.\r\rOverall, we had a lot of back and forth with our wedding coordinator and at times she would only answer some of the questions in email correspondence. However, we got everything cleared up and on the day of the wedding everything went perfectly and all of our requests were met. We booked the courtyard from 4-10, which was really nice for our cocktail hour. Unfortunately, even though there was a sign posted indicating the space was reserved for our event, guests from the other wedding were also using the space in the evening. This only bothered me since we had paid to have the space reserved for our guests.\r\rThat said, the staff that was working at our wedding exceeded our expectations. We couldn't be happier with the overall wedding reception. \r\rKnowing everything we know now, we would still pick this venue for our wedding reception.
Reviewed on 29-09-2015
Wedding Date 26-09-2015
Overall, we had a good wedding experience with the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest. \r\rInitially we were given one wedding coordinator, but she got a new job so we were transferred to a different one. This transition was handled well. During our planning process, they were also in the middle of transistioning to a new chef and new menu. This transition was less smooth as the new menu was still being decided at the time when we were told we should be thinking about our menu options. The items on the new menu were much more expensive than the old menu, but we were given the option of selecting from the old menu and we were happy with this accomodation. \r\rWe gave the venue a three star value rating due to the 24% service charge, which is also taxed. This was the highest of all the venues we visited, but to the credit of the Marriott, this was made clear before we signed the contact for the venue.\r\rOverall, we had a lot of back and forth with our wedding coordinator and at times she would only answer some of the questions in email correspondence. However, we got everything cleared up and on the day of the wedding everything went perfectly and all of our requests were met. We booked the courtyard from 4-10, which was really nice for our cocktail hour. Unfortunately, even though there was a sign posted indicating the space was reserved for our event, guests from the other wedding were also using the space in the evening. This only bothered me since we had paid to have the space reserved for our guests.\r\rThat said, the staff that was working at our wedding exceeded our expectations. We couldn't be happier with the overall wedding reception. \r\rKnowing everything we know now, we would still pick this venue for our wedding reception.
Reviewed on 29-09-2015
Debbie Serber (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-08-2015
We had a fantastic wedding here thanks to our day of coordinator, Lindsay. It went off flawlessly, amazing price, beautiful area. Absolutely loved every detail.
Reviewed on 19-09-2015
Wedding Date 09-08-2015
We had a fantastic wedding here thanks to our day of coordinator, Lindsay. It went off flawlessly, amazing price, beautiful area. Absolutely loved every detail.
Reviewed on 19-09-2015
Katrina Fiihr (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-08-2015
Everything was amazing at the Marriott Southwest. My favorite was by far my coordinator Lindsay. She made sure I had everything I wanted and stayed close to my budget. My outdoor wedding and my under the stars dance floor in the reception. The food was amazing, I heard :) Though they tried to get us to eat, we were to busy talking to everyone. But I of course tested everything at the tasting that was scheduled. The hotel is being renovated and looks amazing (I would NOT plug the contractor working on the place, because they were not doing a good job, kind of crappy construction and they for sure did NOT know how to keep a neat and clean job site) That was by far my only complaint of our weekend seeing I did get locked in the bathroom due to the crap construction. But I it already made for many laughs and a good story to tell.
Reviewed on 01-09-2015
Wedding Date 28-08-2015
Everything was amazing at the Marriott Southwest. My favorite was by far my coordinator Lindsay. She made sure I had everything I wanted and stayed close to my budget. My outdoor wedding and my under the stars dance floor in the reception. The food was amazing, I heard :) Though they tried to get us to eat, we were to busy talking to everyone. But I of course tested everything at the tasting that was scheduled. The hotel is being renovated and looks amazing (I would NOT plug the contractor working on the place, because they were not doing a good job, kind of crappy construction and they for sure did NOT know how to keep a neat and clean job site) That was by far my only complaint of our weekend seeing I did get locked in the bathroom due to the crap construction. But I it already made for many laughs and a good story to tell.
Reviewed on 01-09-2015
Katie Fruin (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-07-2015
My husband and I got married at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest on 7/18/15. We had our ceremony outside on the BEAUTIFUL patio and the reception inside in the Lake of the Woods ball room. The Marriott exceeded our expectations. Our day was flawless and stress-free! The staff took wonderful care of us. Our event planner, Lindsay, made sure everything was set up EXACTLY how we had asked and even texted me photos throughout the day while I and the other bridesmaids were getting ready in a room upstairs. \r\rIf you are looking for a venue to have both your ceremony and reception, I would highly recommend the Marriott! The ceremony area outside is absolutely gorgeous! And they have plenty of options for an indoor ceremony as well. The ball rooms are also all recently renovated so everything is modern and looks excellent!\r\rThe serving staff was excellent as well! We had plated meals and everyone got their dinner timely and the staff was all very friendly.\r\rI also think the value was exceptional. I looked at numerous venues online and the cost of the Marriott could not be beat. It is very reasonable compared to a lot of other similar venues in the Twin Cities area. \r\rI do not have anything bad to say about the Marriott. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a great wedding venue!
Reviewed on 03-08-2015
Wedding Date 18-07-2015
My husband and I got married at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest on 7/18/15. We had our ceremony outside on the BEAUTIFUL patio and the reception inside in the Lake of the Woods ball room. The Marriott exceeded our expectations. Our day was flawless and stress-free! The staff took wonderful care of us. Our event planner, Lindsay, made sure everything was set up EXACTLY how we had asked and even texted me photos throughout the day while I and the other bridesmaids were getting ready in a room upstairs. \r\rIf you are looking for a venue to have both your ceremony and reception, I would highly recommend the Marriott! The ceremony area outside is absolutely gorgeous! And they have plenty of options for an indoor ceremony as well. The ball rooms are also all recently renovated so everything is modern and looks excellent!\r\rThe serving staff was excellent as well! We had plated meals and everyone got their dinner timely and the staff was all very friendly.\r\rI also think the value was exceptional. I looked at numerous venues online and the cost of the Marriott could not be beat. It is very reasonable compared to a lot of other similar venues in the Twin Cities area. \r\rI do not have anything bad to say about the Marriott. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a great wedding venue!
Reviewed on 03-08-2015
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-09-2014
My husband and I had our dream wedding here on 9/19/2014! Everything was perfect from the very start of the day! Jenni and Debbie were the most amazing pair! I had not one bit of nerves knowing they were taking care of everything.. When I walked into the room tears came to my eyes because it was more beautiful then I ever expected. I would recommend this venue to everybody that wants a stress free/amazing day! My dad is not one you would imagine complimenting a wedding venue, but here is what he had to say!\r\r(Jenni,\r\rNow that the dust has settled, I want to personally thank you for the outstanding job you did for my daughter’s and son-in-law’s wedding. I was really impressed with how you took care of the event and gave it that personal touch. Your attention to detail was impeccable and your constant monitoring of ongoing activities to ensure that things went smoothly was truly impressive. My wife and I were definitely happy with the Marriott facility and on how things were set up. The Reception Room was beautifully decorated beyond my wildest expectations and I was amazed on how you set things up to accommodate our guests. You were right about the weather – it didn’t rain. The courtyard worked out great. You can add Meteorologist to your resume as well as Event Manager. The food preparation and service was really good. I was totally impressed on how well you and your staff performed throughout the evening. Please give them a special thank you from us on the wonderful job they did. Everybody that attended this festivity had nothing but good things to say about the wedding, food, facility and the staff. Once again, a special thank you for a job well done. I will personally recommend you and the Marriott to others that may be looking at a wedding venue or other special event down the road.)\r\rOnce again I want to thank the entire staff at the Southwest Marriott, I know Tim and I will be back just for a little get away!-Marnie Seivert
Reviewed on 30-10-2014
Wedding Date 19-09-2014
My husband and I had our dream wedding here on 9/19/2014! Everything was perfect from the very start of the day! Jenni and Debbie were the most amazing pair! I had not one bit of nerves knowing they were taking care of everything.. When I walked into the room tears came to my eyes because it was more beautiful then I ever expected. I would recommend this venue to everybody that wants a stress free/amazing day! My dad is not one you would imagine complimenting a wedding venue, but here is what he had to say!\r\r(Jenni,\r\rNow that the dust has settled, I want to personally thank you for the outstanding job you did for my daughter’s and son-in-law’s wedding. I was really impressed with how you took care of the event and gave it that personal touch. Your attention to detail was impeccable and your constant monitoring of ongoing activities to ensure that things went smoothly was truly impressive. My wife and I were definitely happy with the Marriott facility and on how things were set up. The Reception Room was beautifully decorated beyond my wildest expectations and I was amazed on how you set things up to accommodate our guests. You were right about the weather – it didn’t rain. The courtyard worked out great. You can add Meteorologist to your resume as well as Event Manager. The food preparation and service was really good. I was totally impressed on how well you and your staff performed throughout the evening. Please give them a special thank you from us on the wonderful job they did. Everybody that attended this festivity had nothing but good things to say about the wedding, food, facility and the staff. Once again, a special thank you for a job well done. I will personally recommend you and the Marriott to others that may be looking at a wedding venue or other special event down the road.)\r\rOnce again I want to thank the entire staff at the Southwest Marriott, I know Tim and I will be back just for a little get away!-Marnie Seivert
Reviewed on 30-10-2014
Rochelle Baltzer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-01-2013
The wedding coordinators at Marriott Southwest were very helpful, reliable, and personable. We especially liked the outdoor courtyard area and had our ceremony there. The ballroom inside is very nice as well. The room prices were excellent and rooms were nice. A good option if you have a lot of people from out of town.
Reviewed on 26-10-2014
Wedding Date 01-01-2013
The wedding coordinators at Marriott Southwest were very helpful, reliable, and personable. We especially liked the outdoor courtyard area and had our ceremony there. The ballroom inside is very nice as well. The room prices were excellent and rooms were nice. A good option if you have a lot of people from out of town.
Reviewed on 26-10-2014
Anonymous (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-08-2014
We had a great experience with the Marriott SW--they provided everything we asked for and excellent service. The champagne reception in the courtyard was beautiful and a nice way to greet our guests. The reception in the ballroom was set up per our request and they even made additional accommodations we needed. I would recommend this venue!
Reviewed on 25-10-2014
Wedding Date 01-08-2014
We had a great experience with the Marriott SW--they provided everything we asked for and excellent service. The champagne reception in the courtyard was beautiful and a nice way to greet our guests. The reception in the ballroom was set up per our request and they even made additional accommodations we needed. I would recommend this venue!
Reviewed on 25-10-2014
Patty Kain (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-09-2014
I had my wedding at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest on Saturday, September 27, 2014. It was the most amazing day. The hotel really did everything to make things run smooth. Our event coordinator was well experienced and made sure we were on schedule for all of our events. The wedding package options were so great to ensure we stayed within our budget. The outdoor patio was an amazing back drop from our ceremony and cocktail hours, luckily we had great weather. The ball room is pretty typical but it has it's own \"cocktail\" area outside of it for easy conversations away from the DJ. It also has some windows looking outside so you don't feel like you are in the middle of a building or in a basement (which it is not). \rI would highly recommend the Marriott for a wedding because of their superior service and amazing venue.\r\r
Reviewed on 24-10-2014
Wedding Date 27-09-2014
I had my wedding at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest on Saturday, September 27, 2014. It was the most amazing day. The hotel really did everything to make things run smooth. Our event coordinator was well experienced and made sure we were on schedule for all of our events. The wedding package options were so great to ensure we stayed within our budget. The outdoor patio was an amazing back drop from our ceremony and cocktail hours, luckily we had great weather. The ball room is pretty typical but it has it's own \"cocktail\" area outside of it for easy conversations away from the DJ. It also has some windows looking outside so you don't feel like you are in the middle of a building or in a basement (which it is not). \rI would highly recommend the Marriott for a wedding because of their superior service and amazing venue.\r\r
Reviewed on 24-10-2014
Anonymous (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-10-2014
The staff at the Marriott Southwest were a pleasure to work with through the entirety of the planning process. As is normal with reality, changes occurred and things came up, but the Marriott was transparent Nd kept us informed theoughout. This along with their attention to detail provided for a more stress free wedding planning process. We definitely got our money's worth!
Reviewed on 23-10-2014
Wedding Date 04-10-2014
The staff at the Marriott Southwest were a pleasure to work with through the entirety of the planning process. As is normal with reality, changes occurred and things came up, but the Marriott was transparent Nd kept us informed theoughout. This along with their attention to detail provided for a more stress free wedding planning process. We definitely got our money's worth!
Reviewed on 23-10-2014
Anonymous (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-10-2014
The staff was great to work with, they had 1 hour to transform the venue from the ceremony to the reception. And it was flawless!! The next morning everything was packed up and ready for us to move out! Would highly recommend this venue.
Reviewed on 23-10-2014
Wedding Date 18-10-2014
The staff was great to work with, they had 1 hour to transform the venue from the ceremony to the reception. And it was flawless!! The next morning everything was packed up and ready for us to move out! Would highly recommend this venue.
Reviewed on 23-10-2014
Wendy Deering (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-09-2014
I love the Marriott Southwest! It is a great Hotel! We used it for everything, Ceremony, Reception/Dance, and Room Block.\r\rThe Patio is absolutely gorgeous! We received so many compliments on how beautiful it was. It was below average Temps on that day and very windy, but Lindsay and Riana got the hotel to purchase brand new patio heaters for our ceremony so our guests wouldn't freeze. Lindsay and Riana took care of everything! They made sure everything was ready to go and set properly! Lindsay even came up to my room the morning of our wedding and brought me some peppermint tea in case I had a nervous tummy. We booked the Lake of the Woods room and it was perfect. It has its own little hall and foyer area with bathrooms. It felt really intimate and personal. Our Banquet Captain was Debbie and She is AWESOME! She made sure all the guests were happy and that things went according to schedule. At the end of the night she went and got one of our bottles of wine and two glass to take up to our room. She also got a bell cart for us to haul all of our gifts and items back up to our room, and told to leave it outside our room, and someone would come and pick it up. It was such a great experience. The guest raved how good the food was and how nice the setting and the rooms were.
Reviewed on 22-10-2014
Wedding Date 12-09-2014
I love the Marriott Southwest! It is a great Hotel! We used it for everything, Ceremony, Reception/Dance, and Room Block.\r\rThe Patio is absolutely gorgeous! We received so many compliments on how beautiful it was. It was below average Temps on that day and very windy, but Lindsay and Riana got the hotel to purchase brand new patio heaters for our ceremony so our guests wouldn't freeze. Lindsay and Riana took care of everything! They made sure everything was ready to go and set properly! Lindsay even came up to my room the morning of our wedding and brought me some peppermint tea in case I had a nervous tummy. We booked the Lake of the Woods room and it was perfect. It has its own little hall and foyer area with bathrooms. It felt really intimate and personal. Our Banquet Captain was Debbie and She is AWESOME! She made sure all the guests were happy and that things went according to schedule. At the end of the night she went and got one of our bottles of wine and two glass to take up to our room. She also got a bell cart for us to haul all of our gifts and items back up to our room, and told to leave it outside our room, and someone would come and pick it up. It was such a great experience. The guest raved how good the food was and how nice the setting and the rooms were.
Reviewed on 22-10-2014
Amy Rodengen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-09-2014
Jenni at the Marriott made sure our reception went off without a hitch. We only had appetizers, and she even made sure there were some saved for the bridal party!! She also made planning the event much easier, and was always there with answers for me. I wasn't able to be there for set up, but all I did was tell her what I wanted from the cake people when they arrived, the DJ when he arrived, and she made it happen!!
Reviewed on 17-10-2014
Wedding Date 20-09-2014
Jenni at the Marriott made sure our reception went off without a hitch. We only had appetizers, and she even made sure there were some saved for the bridal party!! She also made planning the event much easier, and was always there with answers for me. I wasn't able to be there for set up, but all I did was tell her what I wanted from the cake people when they arrived, the DJ when he arrived, and she made it happen!!
Reviewed on 17-10-2014
Alexandra Latterell (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-01-2014
My husband and I got married in January this past year and were so happy with our reception at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest. We booked this venue about a year in advance of our wedding, and were working with their head event manager. A few months into our planning, we were slightly nervous to find out that this event manager was moving to California, and we were placed with their new event manager, Jenni Hielke. Turns out, Jenni was absolutely AMAZING to work with! As a younger bride, I was picky and opinionated, but slightly clueless about a number of important details that needed to be decided. Jenni helped along the way with detailed, organized emails that ensured we had every detail planned the way I wanted it. She went out of her way to have tastings when it worked in our schedules, and personally assisted us in the week before the wedding to get all of our decorations to the Marriott and make sure it was set up exactly how we wanted. Jenni and the entire Marriott staff were so professional, and the night definitely would not have gone as smoothly as it did without all of their outstanding efforts! :) We felt pampered and catered to, and our guests all told us how much they enjoyed the evening. Especially in the winter, the Marriott was great at showing us fun places to take photos, and provided us with a beautiful honeymoon suite for our wedding night. We had many guests stay in our wedding room block, and our close friends and family joined us for a breakfast & gift opening the morning after our wedding. Marriott and the rest of the event staff helped us put together such a nice brunch and gift opening room just weeks before the wedding. They really went above and beyond to make sure we were 100% pleased with our experience. I would absolutely recommend the Marriott, and Jenni, to any brides! Especially as a busy working bride who wasn't using a wedding coordinator, it was so nice to have Jenni there for all my reception-related questions. I hope I can work with the Marriott again in the future!
Reviewed on 13-10-2014
Wedding Date 11-01-2014
My husband and I got married in January this past year and were so happy with our reception at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest. We booked this venue about a year in advance of our wedding, and were working with their head event manager. A few months into our planning, we were slightly nervous to find out that this event manager was moving to California, and we were placed with their new event manager, Jenni Hielke. Turns out, Jenni was absolutely AMAZING to work with! As a younger bride, I was picky and opinionated, but slightly clueless about a number of important details that needed to be decided. Jenni helped along the way with detailed, organized emails that ensured we had every detail planned the way I wanted it. She went out of her way to have tastings when it worked in our schedules, and personally assisted us in the week before the wedding to get all of our decorations to the Marriott and make sure it was set up exactly how we wanted. Jenni and the entire Marriott staff were so professional, and the night definitely would not have gone as smoothly as it did without all of their outstanding efforts! :) We felt pampered and catered to, and our guests all told us how much they enjoyed the evening. Especially in the winter, the Marriott was great at showing us fun places to take photos, and provided us with a beautiful honeymoon suite for our wedding night. We had many guests stay in our wedding room block, and our close friends and family joined us for a breakfast & gift opening the morning after our wedding. Marriott and the rest of the event staff helped us put together such a nice brunch and gift opening room just weeks before the wedding. They really went above and beyond to make sure we were 100% pleased with our experience. I would absolutely recommend the Marriott, and Jenni, to any brides! Especially as a busy working bride who wasn't using a wedding coordinator, it was so nice to have Jenni there for all my reception-related questions. I hope I can work with the Marriott again in the future!
Reviewed on 13-10-2014
Anonymous (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-01-2014
My daughter's wedding reception was a huge success, thanks to Jenni Hielke at the Marriott. Everything was perfect. Her caring and attention to detail were so reassuring to us. The venue was beautiful, the food was outstanding, and Jenni went above and beyond to be available during both the reception and the breakfast the following morning. I highly recommend this facility to everyone who asks.
Reviewed on 11-10-2014
Wedding Date 11-01-2014
My daughter's wedding reception was a huge success, thanks to Jenni Hielke at the Marriott. Everything was perfect. Her caring and attention to detail were so reassuring to us. The venue was beautiful, the food was outstanding, and Jenni went above and beyond to be available during both the reception and the breakfast the following morning. I highly recommend this facility to everyone who asks.
Reviewed on 11-10-2014
Kim Kaminski (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-08-2014
We had our wedding here on 8/23/2014 and I loved everything about it. Matt, in sales, was so knowledgeable and Jenni, our coordinator, followed through with everything! Our ceremony was held on the intimate patio and we partied until the end of the night in our reception hall. The food was amazing. So many compliments were given about it! The entire staff was so easy to work with and had smiles on their faces all night.\rBook your wedding here! You will not be disappointed!
Reviewed on 07-10-2014
Wedding Date 23-08-2014
We had our wedding here on 8/23/2014 and I loved everything about it. Matt, in sales, was so knowledgeable and Jenni, our coordinator, followed through with everything! Our ceremony was held on the intimate patio and we partied until the end of the night in our reception hall. The food was amazing. So many compliments were given about it! The entire staff was so easy to work with and had smiles on their faces all night.\rBook your wedding here! You will not be disappointed!
Reviewed on 07-10-2014
Marissa Walsh (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-07-2013
my husband and I got married and had our reception there. We had a wonderful experience working with the sales team and our event planner anything that we needed or wanted they where able to help us out. Our event place turned out beautiful! Everyone one of our guest truly had a great experience as well
Reviewed on 04-08-2013
Wedding Date 19-07-2013
my husband and I got married and had our reception there. We had a wonderful experience working with the sales team and our event planner anything that we needed or wanted they where able to help us out. Our event place turned out beautiful! Everyone one of our guest truly had a great experience as well
Reviewed on 04-08-2013
Emily Cicharz (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-11-2012
The Marriott SW was the perfect setting for our wedding reception. From the first time we came to look at the space to days after our wedding the service was exceptional! Debbie was our planner and she is wonderful! Our meetings were always very productive and we would leave feeling so comfortable knowing that they had it so under control. We have received nothing but great reviews from all our guests, especially about the food!! Our wedding party even made comments about how well taken care they felt from the staff! They made all our guests feel important and comfortable at all times. We couldn't have asked for a better venue for our reception! I would recommend the Marriott SW to all future brides and grooms!
Reviewed on 18-11-2012
Wedding Date 02-11-2012
The Marriott SW was the perfect setting for our wedding reception. From the first time we came to look at the space to days after our wedding the service was exceptional! Debbie was our planner and she is wonderful! Our meetings were always very productive and we would leave feeling so comfortable knowing that they had it so under control. We have received nothing but great reviews from all our guests, especially about the food!! Our wedding party even made comments about how well taken care they felt from the staff! They made all our guests feel important and comfortable at all times. We couldn't have asked for a better venue for our reception! I would recommend the Marriott SW to all future brides and grooms!
Reviewed on 18-11-2012
Nicole Robidoux Welk (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-09-2012
We had one pretty big hiccup but the hotel did act fast to remedy this. We had arranged for a shuttle to bring guests to the reception prior and found out that they were being told this was not a service. Unfortunately the groom had to call on his wedding day to get this taken care of. The hotel did accomodate the guests that took cabs and the shuttle was there for pickups. The hotel is gorgeous and the suite was great, we had about 15 guests stay at the hotel! This score would have been higher if only that issue didn't happen!
Reviewed on 11-10-2012
Wedding Date 15-09-2012
We had one pretty big hiccup but the hotel did act fast to remedy this. We had arranged for a shuttle to bring guests to the reception prior and found out that they were being told this was not a service. Unfortunately the groom had to call on his wedding day to get this taken care of. The hotel did accomodate the guests that took cabs and the shuttle was there for pickups. The hotel is gorgeous and the suite was great, we had about 15 guests stay at the hotel! This score would have been higher if only that issue didn't happen!
Reviewed on 11-10-2012
Kelsey Raymond (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-07-2012
We had our wedding in Minneapolis and then our reception at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest. They book at least a year ahead of time, so make sure to book them in advance. The space was really nice, and they were very accommodating with what we wanted for food and the feel of the wedding. The food is AMAZING, and you can basically create your own menu from all their choices. They allow you to bring in your own wine (there is a corkage fee), cake, and anything else that the hotel cannot make. For instance, we had a candy bar and brought in all our own candy. Their centerpieces are pretty simple, I would suggest doing your own. There were a couple downfalls for me. I was told our seating chart could have ten people per table, but the tables were set for only 8. This created confusion and people sitting in odd spots, which I did not appreciate. Also, at 1 in the morning when our reception was over, my family and friends were cleaning up the space. This was something we specifically had said we didn't want to have to do and made us both really upset. We got a discount off our total price because of these things. Overall, very awesome place to have a reception.
Reviewed on 10-08-2012
Wedding Date 14-07-2012
We had our wedding in Minneapolis and then our reception at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest. They book at least a year ahead of time, so make sure to book them in advance. The space was really nice, and they were very accommodating with what we wanted for food and the feel of the wedding. The food is AMAZING, and you can basically create your own menu from all their choices. They allow you to bring in your own wine (there is a corkage fee), cake, and anything else that the hotel cannot make. For instance, we had a candy bar and brought in all our own candy. Their centerpieces are pretty simple, I would suggest doing your own. There were a couple downfalls for me. I was told our seating chart could have ten people per table, but the tables were set for only 8. This created confusion and people sitting in odd spots, which I did not appreciate. Also, at 1 in the morning when our reception was over, my family and friends were cleaning up the space. This was something we specifically had said we didn't want to have to do and made us both really upset. We got a discount off our total price because of these things. Overall, very awesome place to have a reception.
Reviewed on 10-08-2012
Bonnie Fullard (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-06-2012
We had a great experience with all facets of planning and the reception itself. They gave us a great price on everything - and the guests loved the super good deal on rooms! They had the lowest food/beverage minimum, gave us some free add-ins, and were really flexible. The staff were all super nice and checked in with us throughout the night to make sure everything went well.
Reviewed on 05-07-2012
Wedding Date 09-06-2012
We had a great experience with all facets of planning and the reception itself. They gave us a great price on everything - and the guests loved the super good deal on rooms! They had the lowest food/beverage minimum, gave us some free add-ins, and were really flexible. The staff were all super nice and checked in with us throughout the night to make sure everything went well.
Reviewed on 05-07-2012
Kim Frey (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-06-2012
We did very little to prepare the venue for all our guests - the Marriott SW took care of everything. The wedding reception food was amazing - especially since we chose banquet style! The discounted rate for our guests was great! They upgraded the wedding party to suites and accommadated every request. It was so nice to have everyone stay there! We were constantly hanging out in the lounge and on the beautiful outside area! The morning buffet was amazing - anything you wanted, you could get! The swimming pool was a big hit for all the kids! We highly recommend choosing the Marriott if you have alot of out of town guests! It was like a weekend reunion/wedding party!
Reviewed on 23-06-2012
Wedding Date 02-06-2012
We did very little to prepare the venue for all our guests - the Marriott SW took care of everything. The wedding reception food was amazing - especially since we chose banquet style! The discounted rate for our guests was great! They upgraded the wedding party to suites and accommadated every request. It was so nice to have everyone stay there! We were constantly hanging out in the lounge and on the beautiful outside area! The morning buffet was amazing - anything you wanted, you could get! The swimming pool was a big hit for all the kids! We highly recommend choosing the Marriott if you have alot of out of town guests! It was like a weekend reunion/wedding party!
Reviewed on 23-06-2012
Megan Flaska (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-10-2011
Debbie the wedding coordinator is great. Very personable and makes you feel at ease on your wedding day. Prices are resonable. Good food. Spacious
Reviewed on 18-10-2011
Wedding Date 01-10-2011
Debbie the wedding coordinator is great. Very personable and makes you feel at ease on your wedding day. Prices are resonable. Good food. Spacious
Reviewed on 18-10-2011
Nikki Aschnewitz (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-09-2011
We had our reception at the Marriot Southwest. When looking at different venues for the reception, the Marriott Southwest topped the list. We loved the amount of space they had to offer; it was large enough for our 250 guests without having to put tables on the dance floor. The Marriott pays close attention to the details. They helped us to make the little decisions on things we didn't even think about. We had created our own centerpieces and the Marriott set everything out for us based on the vision we gave them. During the reception, our event planner checked in with us to see if we needed anything. They helped keep the reception and dance organized and to the time schedule we agreed on. All of our wedding guests commented on how great the food was. It was the perfect venue especially with us having so many out-of-town guests.
Reviewed on 06-10-2011
Wedding Date 17-09-2011
We had our reception at the Marriot Southwest. When looking at different venues for the reception, the Marriott Southwest topped the list. We loved the amount of space they had to offer; it was large enough for our 250 guests without having to put tables on the dance floor. The Marriott pays close attention to the details. They helped us to make the little decisions on things we didn't even think about. We had created our own centerpieces and the Marriott set everything out for us based on the vision we gave them. During the reception, our event planner checked in with us to see if we needed anything. They helped keep the reception and dance organized and to the time schedule we agreed on. All of our wedding guests commented on how great the food was. It was the perfect venue especially with us having so many out-of-town guests.
Reviewed on 06-10-2011
Erin Ferguson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-10-2010
This was a great place to have our wedding. Our assigned wedding planner was very attentive to our needs during planning and on the day of the wedding. They had great service, great food and best of all everyone had a great time!
Reviewed on 04-11-2010
87 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.85 out of 5.0Wedding Date 09-10-2010
This was a great place to have our wedding. Our assigned wedding planner was very attentive to our needs during planning and on the day of the wedding. They had great service, great food and best of all everyone had a great time!
Reviewed on 04-11-2010
Contact Info for Minneapolis Marriott Southwest
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| Minneapolis Marriott Southwest | |
| X (Twitter) | Minneapolis Marriott Southwest |
| Minneapolis Marriott Southwest | |
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| Phone | (952) 988-3109 |
| Address | 5801 Opus Parkway, Minnetonka, MN, 55343 |
| Andrea.Laviolette@marriott.com |
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