The Grand 1858 at Minneapolis Event Centers
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1st Building built in Mpls in 1858 | A GRAND venue
BEVERAGES ON US!! Find out about our current beverage promotion here >> https://entourageeventsgroup.com/contact/ A stunning venue that is a beautiful marriage of historic elegance and modern glamour. The Grand 1858 at Minneapolis Event Centers is a wedding venue located in Minneapolis, MN in the popular Saint Anthony Main District. Just steps away from the Mississippi River, a city view and the Historic Stone Arch Bridge this venue is sure to fulfill all your Insta-worthy wedding dreams. Enjoy wedding day morning in the glamorous suites. Followed by ceremony in the beautiful urban garden style patio or indoor under a rolling wooden light structure. Cocktail hour takes place in an expansive glass atrium that overlooks the lush patio. Built in 1858, The Grand features original exposed beams & brickwork while artfully pairing modern accents such as white wave walls, white brick and touches of marble. With a guest capacity of 300, all your nearest and dearest can attend the most memorable day of your life. The Grand 1858’s team of talented wedding planners will be there every step of the way to expertly assist you in designing your dream day! Their goal is to ensure a simple, stress-free and most of all, an enjoyable planning process for you. Message us now for more information and/or to schedule a tour today!
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Covered Outdoors Space, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 250
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Bar Rental, Cakes & Desserts, Cupcakes, Other Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Se Habla Español, Wedding Design, Rentals & Equipment, Tents, Service Staff, Transportation, Shuttle Service
SettingsBallroom, Garden, Historic Venue, Industrial & Warehouse, Trees
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View PricesThe Grand 1858 at Minneapolis Event Centers Reviews
Anna Statz (other) 4 out of 5 Rating
We got married at The Grand in October 2020! My husband and I fell in love with the venue because of its character and the ability for guests to be indoors and outdoors. We booked our venue prior to the pandemic and the venue was great at working with us through everything. It was obviously new territory for everyone and they did a great job helping us have our dream wedding given the circumstances. The food was delicious, our guests were very impressed and satisfied. The dance floor was also perfect for those wanting to participate or just watch from their table. I rated my experience 4 out 5 because although the preferred vendors were great (we used haute house for DOC, instant request for DJ, and Rose street patisserie & Nikkolette’s macarons for dessert), the list was somewhat limited and made it difficult for us to cut costs in certain areas due to having to pay a fee if we used a non-preferred vendor— something worth asking about before booking if working with a pre planned budget. Overall, we had a great experience and we’re very happy we celebrated our marriage at the Grand!
Reviewed on 06-12-2023
We got married at The Grand in October 2020! My husband and I fell in love with the venue because of its character and the ability for guests to be indoors and outdoors. We booked our venue prior to the pandemic and the venue was great at working with us through everything. It was obviously new territory for everyone and they did a great job helping us have our dream wedding given the circumstances. The food was delicious, our guests were very impressed and satisfied. The dance floor was also perfect for those wanting to participate or just watch from their table. I rated my experience 4 out 5 because although the preferred vendors were great (we used haute house for DOC, instant request for DJ, and Rose street patisserie & Nikkolette’s macarons for dessert), the list was somewhat limited and made it difficult for us to cut costs in certain areas due to having to pay a fee if we used a non-preferred vendor— something worth asking about before booking if working with a pre planned budget. Overall, we had a great experience and we’re very happy we celebrated our marriage at the Grand!
Reviewed on 06-12-2023
Haley Corradi (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
MEC was a dream venue. We had 240 guest and they were all able to fit on the patio for the ceremony and inside for the party! The team was easy to work with and very responsive to emails/meetings etc. Moreover, the day of our wedding was perfect. Our Day of Coordinator (booked through the venue) was on top of everything and made sure our day ran smoothly. My only concern was the prices, but we booked very far in advance and used their all inclusive deal to help with our budget.
Reviewed on 05-12-2023
MEC was a dream venue. We had 240 guest and they were all able to fit on the patio for the ceremony and inside for the party! The team was easy to work with and very responsive to emails/meetings etc. Moreover, the day of our wedding was perfect. Our Day of Coordinator (booked through the venue) was on top of everything and made sure our day ran smoothly. My only concern was the prices, but we booked very far in advance and used their all inclusive deal to help with our budget.
Reviewed on 05-12-2023
Carly Bjorgan (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Absolutely wonderful venue! We loved having separate spaces for various parts of the evening. The ceremony outside was spectacular, even with unexpected heat, the tree coverage made it lovely, and the nature and great grounds keeping made a gorgeous background. We have gotten so many rave reviews about the food!!! Guests have asked if they serve at restaurants! It was great having everything handled in house and prepping with the team was fun. Recommend for a beautiful, centrally located venue!
Reviewed on 30-11-2023
Absolutely wonderful venue! We loved having separate spaces for various parts of the evening. The ceremony outside was spectacular, even with unexpected heat, the tree coverage made it lovely, and the nature and great grounds keeping made a gorgeous background. We have gotten so many rave reviews about the food!!! Guests have asked if they serve at restaurants! It was great having everything handled in house and prepping with the team was fun. Recommend for a beautiful, centrally located venue!
Reviewed on 30-11-2023
Eric Vest (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Absolutely love working at Minneapolis Event Centers!!! As a photographer, this place is a dream! Beautiful indoor spaces with lots of great places to take photos literally right outside the front door! The staff here is always incredible to work with and creates such a stress-free environment for the couples, families, wedding party, & guests! 10/10 love working here!!!
Reviewed on 27-11-2023
Absolutely love working at Minneapolis Event Centers!!! As a photographer, this place is a dream! Beautiful indoor spaces with lots of great places to take photos literally right outside the front door! The staff here is always incredible to work with and creates such a stress-free environment for the couples, families, wedding party, & guests! 10/10 love working here!!!
Reviewed on 27-11-2023
Whitney Kieley (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
The team at MEC all work together to make sure your event is exactly what you want. They set up lots of planning meetings ahead of time, act with professionalism, and give great advice. We had our wedding here in September and everything turned out EXACTLY how we pictured! We would recommend this venue for anyone’s wedding or special event.
Reviewed on 20-10-2023
The team at MEC all work together to make sure your event is exactly what you want. They set up lots of planning meetings ahead of time, act with professionalism, and give great advice. We had our wedding here in September and everything turned out EXACTLY how we pictured! We would recommend this venue for anyone’s wedding or special event.
Reviewed on 20-10-2023
Sarah Beste (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
This whole experience at this venue was absolutely wonderful. I really liked having the bridal/groom suites to get ready in the morning of, as it made it very easy to be where you were supposed to be at the right time. Our day of coordinator (Maddie) made the day flow incredibly smoothly and kept us to our schedule without making us feel rushed at all. It is recommended to work with the \"preferred vendors\" at this location (there is a fee to choose other vendors), but I honestly found this helpful as I did not even know how to narrow down the many choices on The Knot website. That, and all of their preferred vendors were familiar with the venue and were very professional/friendly. Their in-house caterers were fabulous. You get to try the food out at a fun tasting before your wedding, so you get to sample EVERYTHING. I seriously cannot recommend the candied maple bacon appetizer enough, it was soooooo good. The venue space will work for a wide variety of wedding sizes with an indoor dining/dance space, indoor bar, and a beautiful courtyard area to use. All in all, a very magical wedding day!
Reviewed on 20-09-2023
This whole experience at this venue was absolutely wonderful. I really liked having the bridal/groom suites to get ready in the morning of, as it made it very easy to be where you were supposed to be at the right time. Our day of coordinator (Maddie) made the day flow incredibly smoothly and kept us to our schedule without making us feel rushed at all. It is recommended to work with the \"preferred vendors\" at this location (there is a fee to choose other vendors), but I honestly found this helpful as I did not even know how to narrow down the many choices on The Knot website. That, and all of their preferred vendors were familiar with the venue and were very professional/friendly. Their in-house caterers were fabulous. You get to try the food out at a fun tasting before your wedding, so you get to sample EVERYTHING. I seriously cannot recommend the candied maple bacon appetizer enough, it was soooooo good. The venue space will work for a wide variety of wedding sizes with an indoor dining/dance space, indoor bar, and a beautiful courtyard area to use. All in all, a very magical wedding day!
Reviewed on 20-09-2023
Kelsie Baird (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We had the best experience working with The Grand 1858 at Minneapolis Event Centers. Planning with Kim was so great. She helped with all the touches we wanted to add that made it our wedding. The space is perfect. Guests have room to spread out between the courtyard, bar, and dining room/dance floor. The food at Minneapolis Event Centers is THE BEST. Never have I been to a wedding where the food comes out restaurant quality hot. We got so many compliments from guests on the food. The bartenders were AMAZING! So friendly and interacted with our guests. One bartender even went to find us and congratulated us before leaving for the night. Bartenders were another area our guests made sure to tell us was positive. I would HIGHLY recommend this location to anyone planning a wedding. Our wedding at The Grand 1858 was everything we wanted and more.
Reviewed on 10-08-2023
We had the best experience working with The Grand 1858 at Minneapolis Event Centers. Planning with Kim was so great. She helped with all the touches we wanted to add that made it our wedding. The space is perfect. Guests have room to spread out between the courtyard, bar, and dining room/dance floor. The food at Minneapolis Event Centers is THE BEST. Never have I been to a wedding where the food comes out restaurant quality hot. We got so many compliments from guests on the food. The bartenders were AMAZING! So friendly and interacted with our guests. One bartender even went to find us and congratulated us before leaving for the night. Bartenders were another area our guests made sure to tell us was positive. I would HIGHLY recommend this location to anyone planning a wedding. Our wedding at The Grand 1858 was everything we wanted and more.
Reviewed on 10-08-2023
Rachel Ketz (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Beautiful venue, great staff, best wedding food I've ever had. It was a perfect venue. Can not recommend highly enough.
Reviewed on 07-08-2023
Beautiful venue, great staff, best wedding food I've ever had. It was a perfect venue. Can not recommend highly enough.
Reviewed on 07-08-2023
Alima Youb (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-09-2022
We had our wedding reception at The Grand on 9/17/22. We had the best time! Throughout the planning process, Emily was super responsive and helpful in answering our questions and requests. She is a pro! Our wedding tasting was fun - for our dishes, we chose Braised Beef with Boursin Mashed Potatoes - plus the mini desserts, yum! Our guests are raving about the delicious food, the great food/drink service, and how much they loved the venue. The Grand has timeless charm and plenty of space for our 100 guests. It was an awesome value and with all the food and drink served in-house, it streamlined the planning process significantly. We would highly recommend Minneapolis Event Centers to any couple looking for their perfect wedding venue. 10 out of 10!
Reviewed on 27-12-2022
Wedding Date 17-09-2022
We had our wedding reception at The Grand on 9/17/22. We had the best time! Throughout the planning process, Emily was super responsive and helpful in answering our questions and requests. She is a pro! Our wedding tasting was fun - for our dishes, we chose Braised Beef with Boursin Mashed Potatoes - plus the mini desserts, yum! Our guests are raving about the delicious food, the great food/drink service, and how much they loved the venue. The Grand has timeless charm and plenty of space for our 100 guests. It was an awesome value and with all the food and drink served in-house, it streamlined the planning process significantly. We would highly recommend Minneapolis Event Centers to any couple looking for their perfect wedding venue. 10 out of 10!
Reviewed on 27-12-2022
Kristin Ager (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-11-2022
This is long overdue. My husband and I had our venue at The Grand 1858 and it was fantastic! Wendy was amazing, she helped us with all the small details making sure our day was perfect. She was very professional and got back to us on a timely matter. Communication was key for us since we live out of state now and she made sure we were always informed. I was stressing out about my bouquets for the wedding. I really wanted a Cascading bouquet however, as all weddings are, we were on a budget, however, Wendy worked with us and Haute House and made me a beautiful piece for my wedding! The food was very tasteful and they even set aside food for myself as they noticed I was not eating. Everything was how we wanted it and we could not have been happier with Minneapolis Event Centers!
Reviewed on 22-12-2022
Wedding Date 18-11-2022
This is long overdue. My husband and I had our venue at The Grand 1858 and it was fantastic! Wendy was amazing, she helped us with all the small details making sure our day was perfect. She was very professional and got back to us on a timely matter. Communication was key for us since we live out of state now and she made sure we were always informed. I was stressing out about my bouquets for the wedding. I really wanted a Cascading bouquet however, as all weddings are, we were on a budget, however, Wendy worked with us and Haute House and made me a beautiful piece for my wedding! The food was very tasteful and they even set aside food for myself as they noticed I was not eating. Everything was how we wanted it and we could not have been happier with Minneapolis Event Centers!
Reviewed on 22-12-2022
Kelly Schneider (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-09-2022
We had an absolute DREAM wedding at The Grand 1858 this October! Wendy and the team made everything truly perfect. Wendy was incredible and such a joy to work with: Professional, communicative, and thoughtful, with an amazing attention to detail. She met with us multiple times to understand our vision, and we felt she listened to exactly what we wanted. She gave expert advise and guidance; we couldn't believe how gorgeous everything turned out! On the day of, I didn't have to worry about anything - There was always a staff member at my side with a cocktail exactly when I needed it! The food was amazing, and all our guests told us so. The space itself was transformed into a dreamy, glowing, autumnal beerhall wonderland. The bartenders and servers were TOP notch, especially Wendy who also helped with our tasting visit. Multiple guests told us it was the most fun they'd ever had at a wedding, and we think the venue, staff, food, and seamless flow at The Grand 1858 had a lot to do with that. Thank you so much for everything, Wendy and team!!
Reviewed on 03-10-2022
Wedding Date 03-09-2022
We had an absolute DREAM wedding at The Grand 1858 this October! Wendy and the team made everything truly perfect. Wendy was incredible and such a joy to work with: Professional, communicative, and thoughtful, with an amazing attention to detail. She met with us multiple times to understand our vision, and we felt she listened to exactly what we wanted. She gave expert advise and guidance; we couldn't believe how gorgeous everything turned out! On the day of, I didn't have to worry about anything - There was always a staff member at my side with a cocktail exactly when I needed it! The food was amazing, and all our guests told us so. The space itself was transformed into a dreamy, glowing, autumnal beerhall wonderland. The bartenders and servers were TOP notch, especially Wendy who also helped with our tasting visit. Multiple guests told us it was the most fun they'd ever had at a wedding, and we think the venue, staff, food, and seamless flow at The Grand 1858 had a lot to do with that. Thank you so much for everything, Wendy and team!!
Reviewed on 03-10-2022
Erin Carrington (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-06-2022
We had a great experience working with Minneapolis Event Center for our wedding. The food is phenomenal! Our guests talked about it all night (go w/ the tacos and pizza for late night snack!) The venue is beyond beautiful and the outdoor space is a game changer. Will forever be grateful that we had our wedding at The Grand, it was a dream day.
Reviewed on 14-08-2022
Wedding Date 11-06-2022
We had a great experience working with Minneapolis Event Center for our wedding. The food is phenomenal! Our guests talked about it all night (go w/ the tacos and pizza for late night snack!) The venue is beyond beautiful and the outdoor space is a game changer. Will forever be grateful that we had our wedding at The Grand, it was a dream day.
Reviewed on 14-08-2022
Kim Luong (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-04-2022
Venue: The Grand 1858 - Minneapolis Event CentersCost: (+/-) $28,700 - Includes foodWhen we first toured the venue and paid our deposit back in August 2020, it was an amazing experience. We met with Daniel and even the CEO, Steve gave us a personal tour. The customer service was top tier. A year before our actual wedding is when planning started, at the time I was still meeting with Daniel, we got the rough draft planning done. Everything was still great. Fast forward to about 4 months before the wedding, Daniel is no longer with the company, every time I met with someone or emailed, it was someone new. Details previously agreed on were now missing. Prices originally agreed on kept changing. Even up to a week before the wedding, they kept messing up the food items on our chosen menu. Calls to the office would never be picked up, emails would take days/week to be answered, sometimes I had to send another email just to be answered on my original email. I'd ask 5 questions and 1 would be answered. On the day of our wedding, it rained and the doors to the venue were locked. My bridesmaids, vendors, and mothers were calling me in the morning wondering how to get in while they were being poured on by rain. My husband's grandparents ended up having to stand by the front doors all morning to let people and vendors in. Their reasoning was the doors needed to be locked until 3PM so other vendors wouldn't be confused and come to the wrong wedding. (The site has three venues and there was another wedding that day downstairs) Which makes sense but the grandparents were the ones to end up directing vendors to the correct wedding, which in my opinion, is not their job. We also paid a mandatory $350 for a \"front door host\" which in my opinion, obviously was a waste of money. The space itself is BEAUTIFUL and the waitstaff that day did amazing. Currently in another post-wedding situation with them right now, they are saying a number of things were taken out of the suite cooler. I asked both of the boys and girls and a number of things were taken out but not even remotely close to what they are saying. I'm fine with paying for the stuff we took but not the stuff we didn't. It's back and forth right now so we are waiting to see what the outcome is. No offense but for the amount of money we spent, its a sour taste when they're trying to nickle and dime us for every single thing. Food had to be through them and no one else. You do not have an option of bringing in an outside caterer. The food itself was pretty good, and beautiful. No complaints there.
Reviewed on 20-05-2022
Wedding Date 30-04-2022
Venue: The Grand 1858 - Minneapolis Event CentersCost: (+/-) $28,700 - Includes foodWhen we first toured the venue and paid our deposit back in August 2020, it was an amazing experience. We met with Daniel and even the CEO, Steve gave us a personal tour. The customer service was top tier. A year before our actual wedding is when planning started, at the time I was still meeting with Daniel, we got the rough draft planning done. Everything was still great. Fast forward to about 4 months before the wedding, Daniel is no longer with the company, every time I met with someone or emailed, it was someone new. Details previously agreed on were now missing. Prices originally agreed on kept changing. Even up to a week before the wedding, they kept messing up the food items on our chosen menu. Calls to the office would never be picked up, emails would take days/week to be answered, sometimes I had to send another email just to be answered on my original email. I'd ask 5 questions and 1 would be answered. On the day of our wedding, it rained and the doors to the venue were locked. My bridesmaids, vendors, and mothers were calling me in the morning wondering how to get in while they were being poured on by rain. My husband's grandparents ended up having to stand by the front doors all morning to let people and vendors in. Their reasoning was the doors needed to be locked until 3PM so other vendors wouldn't be confused and come to the wrong wedding. (The site has three venues and there was another wedding that day downstairs) Which makes sense but the grandparents were the ones to end up directing vendors to the correct wedding, which in my opinion, is not their job. We also paid a mandatory $350 for a \"front door host\" which in my opinion, obviously was a waste of money. The space itself is BEAUTIFUL and the waitstaff that day did amazing. Currently in another post-wedding situation with them right now, they are saying a number of things were taken out of the suite cooler. I asked both of the boys and girls and a number of things were taken out but not even remotely close to what they are saying. I'm fine with paying for the stuff we took but not the stuff we didn't. It's back and forth right now so we are waiting to see what the outcome is. No offense but for the amount of money we spent, its a sour taste when they're trying to nickle and dime us for every single thing. Food had to be through them and no one else. You do not have an option of bringing in an outside caterer. The food itself was pretty good, and beautiful. No complaints there.
Reviewed on 20-05-2022
Ryan Thompson (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-04-2022
This venue was beautiful and professional for our wedding. A few negatives were that every menu item had a price increase after we had booked Grand 1858, and the hosted bar promotion removed select liquor at that time as well, without our knowledge. The suite bathrooms were under construction, despite us being assured construction would be completed before our wedding date. All that said, the venue was elegant, and beautifully prepped to every small detail. The bridal and groom suites were great, and the food was outstanding. We would book this venue again, despite being slightly disappointed with some of the service we received.
Reviewed on 29-04-2022
Wedding Date 22-04-2022
This venue was beautiful and professional for our wedding. A few negatives were that every menu item had a price increase after we had booked Grand 1858, and the hosted bar promotion removed select liquor at that time as well, without our knowledge. The suite bathrooms were under construction, despite us being assured construction would be completed before our wedding date. All that said, the venue was elegant, and beautifully prepped to every small detail. The bridal and groom suites were great, and the food was outstanding. We would book this venue again, despite being slightly disappointed with some of the service we received.
Reviewed on 29-04-2022
Becca Garfield (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-02-2022
My husband and I are so thankful we chose Minneapolis Event Centers to have our wedding. It’s obviously beautiful. We used the Grand 1858 Ballroom. Both are stunning. The wedding venue manager, Kilea, is amazing. She is so helpful and was there for me through my whole wedding day. Everything went off without a hitch. The day-of manager for the venue was very helpful as well and help solve any small issues the day of!
Reviewed on 31-03-2022
Wedding Date 12-02-2022
My husband and I are so thankful we chose Minneapolis Event Centers to have our wedding. It’s obviously beautiful. We used the Grand 1858 Ballroom. Both are stunning. The wedding venue manager, Kilea, is amazing. She is so helpful and was there for me through my whole wedding day. Everything went off without a hitch. The day-of manager for the venue was very helpful as well and help solve any small issues the day of!
Reviewed on 31-03-2022
kim lawrence (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-02-2022
The venue is so beautiful, intimate and classic. The staff too are so helpful that beyond our expectations. We were debating if we wanted the day of coordinator, and we went with Haute House, and the wedding turned out perfectly with Kilea’s and Lindsay’s professional and responsive coordination and assistance. We feel lucky that we picked the great venue and very thankful to all the staff.
Reviewed on 16-02-2022
Wedding Date 05-02-2022
The venue is so beautiful, intimate and classic. The staff too are so helpful that beyond our expectations. We were debating if we wanted the day of coordinator, and we went with Haute House, and the wedding turned out perfectly with Kilea’s and Lindsay’s professional and responsive coordination and assistance. We feel lucky that we picked the great venue and very thankful to all the staff.
Reviewed on 16-02-2022
Becky Miller (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-09-2021
We got married here September 2021 and it WAS THE MOST PERFECT PLACE For our wedding!!! The staff is AMAZING and so kind and willing to help with anything!!!! I really can't say enough about the venue!!! They helped make Our wedding day Dreams come to life and then MORE!!! Was the most perfect wedding!!!
Reviewed on 28-01-2022
Wedding Date 19-09-2021
We got married here September 2021 and it WAS THE MOST PERFECT PLACE For our wedding!!! The staff is AMAZING and so kind and willing to help with anything!!!! I really can't say enough about the venue!!! They helped make Our wedding day Dreams come to life and then MORE!!! Was the most perfect wedding!!!
Reviewed on 28-01-2022
Tatiana Vue (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-12-2021
We had our winter wedding on December 3rd and it was absolutely fabulous. We had our ceremony in the Atrium and our reception was in the Grand1858. We could not have asked for a better venue to marry like Minneapolis Event Centers. Every single person we have worked with was amazing, helpful and professional. This was the first venue we have looked at and we felt in love with. This venue is everything we could have asked for and more. It’s classic, light, rustic, and the neighborhood is beautiful for photos and views of the Minneapolis Skyline, just simply beautiful. Thank you so much for our amazing memories made in Minneapolis Event Centers!
Reviewed on 13-01-2022
Wedding Date 03-12-2021
We had our winter wedding on December 3rd and it was absolutely fabulous. We had our ceremony in the Atrium and our reception was in the Grand1858. We could not have asked for a better venue to marry like Minneapolis Event Centers. Every single person we have worked with was amazing, helpful and professional. This was the first venue we have looked at and we felt in love with. This venue is everything we could have asked for and more. It’s classic, light, rustic, and the neighborhood is beautiful for photos and views of the Minneapolis Skyline, just simply beautiful. Thank you so much for our amazing memories made in Minneapolis Event Centers!
Reviewed on 13-01-2022
taylor lawrence (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-12-2021
I do not even know where to begin with this review. Minneapolis Event Centers and their team are the best of the best. From the first time I met Daniel-I knew the venue was a perfect fit. He is kind, personable, and extremely helpful :) The day of our wedding was more spectacular than I could have even imagined. Their vendors wowed not only myself, but our guests as well. (sooo many compliments on the food) Kilea assisted the day of and were so helpful from the time we entered the venue. I honestly wish I could relive this day over and over, and I know none of it would have been possible without Kilea and her team. If I could give them 10 stars I would!
Reviewed on 28-12-2021
Wedding Date 05-12-2021
I do not even know where to begin with this review. Minneapolis Event Centers and their team are the best of the best. From the first time I met Daniel-I knew the venue was a perfect fit. He is kind, personable, and extremely helpful :) The day of our wedding was more spectacular than I could have even imagined. Their vendors wowed not only myself, but our guests as well. (sooo many compliments on the food) Kilea assisted the day of and were so helpful from the time we entered the venue. I honestly wish I could relive this day over and over, and I know none of it would have been possible without Kilea and her team. If I could give them 10 stars I would!
Reviewed on 28-12-2021
jenna kang (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-11-2021
I had my wedding here on November 21,2021 all I can say is WOW! The staff is incredibly wonderful and very understanding! They made my wedding so beautiful, it was just magical. From just the setup to the pricing, to the food, I just don't have words! Everyone who attended loved it! I would definitely recommend and will always keep them in mind for future events! Thank You All For Making my Day So Special!!!!
Reviewed on 23-12-2021
Wedding Date 21-11-2021
I had my wedding here on November 21,2021 all I can say is WOW! The staff is incredibly wonderful and very understanding! They made my wedding so beautiful, it was just magical. From just the setup to the pricing, to the food, I just don't have words! Everyone who attended loved it! I would definitely recommend and will always keep them in mind for future events! Thank You All For Making my Day So Special!!!!
Reviewed on 23-12-2021
Karenna Lawrence (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-11-2021
I cannot say enough good things about Kilea and the banquet staff at Minneapolis Event Centers! I am someone who does not usually give up control very easily, but Kilea and her team put any worries I had at ease. Kilea was quick to respond to any and all email questions I had. She also took the time to clarify information, instead of just assuming what I was saying. The banquet team the day of made everything go so smoothly! One of the managers came up to me and asked what I could get to drink, even before I got one bite of food in. That is service :) The food was delicious and many guests said it was some of the best wedding food they have ever had, and I had some pretty notorious picky guests. One last thing that I loved was the never-ending amenities. My guests loved being able to go outside on the patio and get to enjoy conversations with family/friends without having to speak over the DJ. Wholeheartedly recommend Minneapolis Event Centers! :)
Reviewed on 06-12-2021
Wedding Date 28-11-2021
I cannot say enough good things about Kilea and the banquet staff at Minneapolis Event Centers! I am someone who does not usually give up control very easily, but Kilea and her team put any worries I had at ease. Kilea was quick to respond to any and all email questions I had. She also took the time to clarify information, instead of just assuming what I was saying. The banquet team the day of made everything go so smoothly! One of the managers came up to me and asked what I could get to drink, even before I got one bite of food in. That is service :) The food was delicious and many guests said it was some of the best wedding food they have ever had, and I had some pretty notorious picky guests. One last thing that I loved was the never-ending amenities. My guests loved being able to go outside on the patio and get to enjoy conversations with family/friends without having to speak over the DJ. Wholeheartedly recommend Minneapolis Event Centers! :)
Reviewed on 06-12-2021
Kimberly Loeffler (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-10-2021
The Grand1858 was the perfect place for our intimate wedding ceremony. We were treated so well and everything was perfect. The grounds are amazing for the best photo opps and the staff did everything they could to make the day an unforgettable memory. The Patio was the best location for a small ceremony and it was amazing! Kilea was amazing and helped us every step of the way! We highly recommend having your special event here and can't wait to come back!
Reviewed on 30-11-2021
Wedding Date 16-10-2021
The Grand1858 was the perfect place for our intimate wedding ceremony. We were treated so well and everything was perfect. The grounds are amazing for the best photo opps and the staff did everything they could to make the day an unforgettable memory. The Patio was the best location for a small ceremony and it was amazing! Kilea was amazing and helped us every step of the way! We highly recommend having your special event here and can't wait to come back!
Reviewed on 30-11-2021
Amy Wilcox (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-10-2021
My husband and I recently had our wedding reception here, and it was PERFECT! The venue is a beautiful historic building. It's in Saint Anthony Main and close to Downtown Minneapolis Hotels, which makes it super easy for out-of-town guests. This venue also provides almost everything you need! They provide the food (which was delicious) and bar service as well tables, chairs, linens, etc. It made the planning process so much easier. Niki is the wedding coordinator at Minneapolis Event Centers, and she did such a great job in helping us plan our event! She was super responsive and very accommodating. All of our guests had a great time! You need to check this place out!
Reviewed on 16-11-2021
Wedding Date 23-10-2021
My husband and I recently had our wedding reception here, and it was PERFECT! The venue is a beautiful historic building. It's in Saint Anthony Main and close to Downtown Minneapolis Hotels, which makes it super easy for out-of-town guests. This venue also provides almost everything you need! They provide the food (which was delicious) and bar service as well tables, chairs, linens, etc. It made the planning process so much easier. Niki is the wedding coordinator at Minneapolis Event Centers, and she did such a great job in helping us plan our event! She was super responsive and very accommodating. All of our guests had a great time! You need to check this place out!
Reviewed on 16-11-2021
Kelley Cooper (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-10-2021
We hosted a wedding at Grand 1858 in last month and had a great experience. The staff is attentive and easy-to-work with and takes the initiative on guiding the bride and groom through different options and handling last minute details. The room comfortably held 160 guests with dance floor and vendors. There was also an outdoor patio area that was popular because of COVID. We were looking for a medium-to-large wedding venue at a moderate price point with an attentive staff and Minneapolis Event Centers was a perfect fit.
Reviewed on 11-11-2021
Wedding Date 16-10-2021
We hosted a wedding at Grand 1858 in last month and had a great experience. The staff is attentive and easy-to-work with and takes the initiative on guiding the bride and groom through different options and handling last minute details. The room comfortably held 160 guests with dance floor and vendors. There was also an outdoor patio area that was popular because of COVID. We were looking for a medium-to-large wedding venue at a moderate price point with an attentive staff and Minneapolis Event Centers was a perfect fit.
Reviewed on 11-11-2021
Linda Puchae (guest) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-10-2021
I love this venue! Attended a wedding here a week ago and the fact that you can have ceremony, cocktail hour and reception in the same space is amazing! I don’t want my guests to worry about having to drive from one location to the next, so this is a perfect venue! Highly considering Minneapolis Event Centers for my wedding!
Reviewed on 07-10-2021
Wedding Date 02-10-2021
I love this venue! Attended a wedding here a week ago and the fact that you can have ceremony, cocktail hour and reception in the same space is amazing! I don’t want my guests to worry about having to drive from one location to the next, so this is a perfect venue! Highly considering Minneapolis Event Centers for my wedding!
Reviewed on 07-10-2021
leslie glaze (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-09-2021
Many thanks for an extraordinary wedding celebration at Grand 1858. The evening was magical! Ceremony in the historic courtyard, reception in the bar area, delicious dinner in the grand hall, with music and dancing adjacent, and guests able to linger and lounge in outdoor seating under the stars. Fabulous food, service managed to perfection, and every promised detail delivered as expected and beyond. THANK YOU, Minneapolis Event Center (Niki Napiwoki), Haute House Studio Day of Coordinator (Julia Jakubiak and Brigette McConnell), and Edg Productions (Jenni). You made it fun, you helped us relax and enjoy and with your expertise, our dream wedding really did come true. We strongly recommend Grand 1858 and their team to anyone seeking expert advice, attention, and service.
Reviewed on 12-09-2021
Wedding Date 05-09-2021
Many thanks for an extraordinary wedding celebration at Grand 1858. The evening was magical! Ceremony in the historic courtyard, reception in the bar area, delicious dinner in the grand hall, with music and dancing adjacent, and guests able to linger and lounge in outdoor seating under the stars. Fabulous food, service managed to perfection, and every promised detail delivered as expected and beyond. THANK YOU, Minneapolis Event Center (Niki Napiwoki), Haute House Studio Day of Coordinator (Julia Jakubiak and Brigette McConnell), and Edg Productions (Jenni). You made it fun, you helped us relax and enjoy and with your expertise, our dream wedding really did come true. We strongly recommend Grand 1858 and their team to anyone seeking expert advice, attention, and service.
Reviewed on 12-09-2021
Dave B (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-11-2020
Wow ! First off I want to give and say a BIG Thank You to the entire staff at the Entourage. We just had our wedding there Saturday night 11-21-20 It was a great afternoon and into the night celebration. The Minneapolis Event Centers is a unique place with rustic and stone accents. Planning a wedding during a pandemic was a challenge not only for us but especially for the Entourage. They did the very best in helping us plan everything especially with all the weekly changes due to the Covid Virus. Our numbers kept changing due to cancellations and they were very understanding and accommodating. They were very concerned about providing the very best experience while protecting our guests and there staff. They knocked it out of the park on every step. From the planning to the incredible food Chef Juvenal and his staff provided to the bartenders and the wait staff. I have not had one complaint from one guest which to me speaks volumes and I can be very critical, I actually asked guests afterwards what they thought and they said everything was great from the selection of hor d’oeuvres, to the strawberry and beets salad, then to the main course of filet and chicken marsala. I could keep on going but really I just want to give a Big Thank You to Kaleia, Daniel, Chef Juvenal and the rest of the entire staff. You all made our Wedding Day Great and we will be forever grateful. Go check it out. I highly recommend it.
Reviewed on 08-09-2021
Wedding Date 21-11-2020
Wow ! First off I want to give and say a BIG Thank You to the entire staff at the Entourage. We just had our wedding there Saturday night 11-21-20 It was a great afternoon and into the night celebration. The Minneapolis Event Centers is a unique place with rustic and stone accents. Planning a wedding during a pandemic was a challenge not only for us but especially for the Entourage. They did the very best in helping us plan everything especially with all the weekly changes due to the Covid Virus. Our numbers kept changing due to cancellations and they were very understanding and accommodating. They were very concerned about providing the very best experience while protecting our guests and there staff. They knocked it out of the park on every step. From the planning to the incredible food Chef Juvenal and his staff provided to the bartenders and the wait staff. I have not had one complaint from one guest which to me speaks volumes and I can be very critical, I actually asked guests afterwards what they thought and they said everything was great from the selection of hor d’oeuvres, to the strawberry and beets salad, then to the main course of filet and chicken marsala. I could keep on going but really I just want to give a Big Thank You to Kaleia, Daniel, Chef Juvenal and the rest of the entire staff. You all made our Wedding Day Great and we will be forever grateful. Go check it out. I highly recommend it.
Reviewed on 08-09-2021
Janet S (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-07-2021
The Grand1858 is absolutely incredible. Daniel helped my husband and I so much in such a short amount of time. He made our planning so easy, and the day of was perfection! The food was fabulous, the service staff was a joy to work with. I can not say enough good things about Minneapolis Event Centers and all the wonderful people that work there!
Reviewed on 30-08-2021
Wedding Date 10-07-2021
The Grand1858 is absolutely incredible. Daniel helped my husband and I so much in such a short amount of time. He made our planning so easy, and the day of was perfection! The food was fabulous, the service staff was a joy to work with. I can not say enough good things about Minneapolis Event Centers and all the wonderful people that work there!
Reviewed on 30-08-2021
Aileen Westerburger (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-06-2021
Minneapolis Event Center's staff are incredible! We just held are wedding and reception here, our guest keep telling us that this was the best wedding they ever attend. That is due mostly in part due to the professionalism, personal service, and attentive service provided by Minneapolis Event Centers. I would highly recommend anyone wanting to hold a first class event to use this venue and group! Exceeded all our expectations and desires, thank you for making our wedding day so incredible and memorable!
Reviewed on 01-07-2021
Wedding Date 12-06-2021
Minneapolis Event Center's staff are incredible! We just held are wedding and reception here, our guest keep telling us that this was the best wedding they ever attend. That is due mostly in part due to the professionalism, personal service, and attentive service provided by Minneapolis Event Centers. I would highly recommend anyone wanting to hold a first class event to use this venue and group! Exceeded all our expectations and desires, thank you for making our wedding day so incredible and memorable!
Reviewed on 01-07-2021
Krystal Moore (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-04-2021
Had our wedding here this past April 2021 and it was great! Everything was taken care of. Since the day we booked our date i felt like i was in good hands. I have worked with many brides as a bridal stylist and the stories i have heard form them about their venues some good but some for sure bad. So i knew how good i had it choosing the right venue. Thank you so much to the entire staff for making our day wonderful and for running everything so smoothly! I for sure mention you guys to my clients when they tell me they are looking for a venue. Thanks again!
Reviewed on 18-06-2021
Wedding Date 17-04-2021
Had our wedding here this past April 2021 and it was great! Everything was taken care of. Since the day we booked our date i felt like i was in good hands. I have worked with many brides as a bridal stylist and the stories i have heard form them about their venues some good but some for sure bad. So i knew how good i had it choosing the right venue. Thank you so much to the entire staff for making our day wonderful and for running everything so smoothly! I for sure mention you guys to my clients when they tell me they are looking for a venue. Thanks again!
Reviewed on 18-06-2021
Laurie Doiger (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-11-2020
I don’t even know where to begin! I had my wedding on November 14th this year on the The Grand. It was everything we could have hoped for and more. Originally, we were set to have our wedding on May 23rd this year, but when Covid hit in March, we suddenly faced planning a whole new wedding. I had read horror stories from brides and grooms losing money on vendors during COVID, but the staff at Minneapolis Event Centers was nothing short amazing. They were flexible and understanding. They helped me throughout the months in creating the wedding of our dreams set for November 14th. We ended up with an intimate and beautiful wedding, just as glamorous as originally planned. Despite the difficulties of this year, we could not be happier with how our wedding turned out and it was done in a fun but safe manner and was the highlight of everyone’s year.
Reviewed on 12-01-2021
Wedding Date 14-11-2020
I don’t even know where to begin! I had my wedding on November 14th this year on the The Grand. It was everything we could have hoped for and more. Originally, we were set to have our wedding on May 23rd this year, but when Covid hit in March, we suddenly faced planning a whole new wedding. I had read horror stories from brides and grooms losing money on vendors during COVID, but the staff at Minneapolis Event Centers was nothing short amazing. They were flexible and understanding. They helped me throughout the months in creating the wedding of our dreams set for November 14th. We ended up with an intimate and beautiful wedding, just as glamorous as originally planned. Despite the difficulties of this year, we could not be happier with how our wedding turned out and it was done in a fun but safe manner and was the highlight of everyone’s year.
Reviewed on 12-01-2021
Kathryn Krieger (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-10-2020
We had our ceremony on the patio at The Grand 1858 and the reception inside. It was a wonderful space that had plenty of space to accommodate guests during COVID-19. The staff is attentive and prepared from touring to planning to day of execution. Caterer is onsite which makes for seamless execution. Minneapolis Event Centers coordinates with a rental company and florist to create a white-glove experience if desired - It made our wedding day perfect! My husband and I 100% recommend this venue and staff for all couples planning a wedding!
Reviewed on 15-10-2020
Wedding Date 10-10-2020
We had our ceremony on the patio at The Grand 1858 and the reception inside. It was a wonderful space that had plenty of space to accommodate guests during COVID-19. The staff is attentive and prepared from touring to planning to day of execution. Caterer is onsite which makes for seamless execution. Minneapolis Event Centers coordinates with a rental company and florist to create a white-glove experience if desired - It made our wedding day perfect! My husband and I 100% recommend this venue and staff for all couples planning a wedding!
Reviewed on 15-10-2020
Laura N (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-09-2019
Everything ran smoothly. There were no mistakes and everything looked perfect clean orderly and well prepared. My venue was breath taking and my vendors performed just as they promised.;The parking can fill up very quickly.
Reviewed on 16-04-2020
Wedding Date 07-09-2019
Everything ran smoothly. There were no mistakes and everything looked perfect clean orderly and well prepared. My venue was breath taking and my vendors performed just as they promised.;The parking can fill up very quickly.
Reviewed on 16-04-2020
Shay J (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-12-2019
Very impressive! The wedding on 12/14/2019... Obviously the venue is beautiful and well maintained, the layout wonderful for the flow of a wedding including a suite to get ready, ceremony area, cocktail hour area w/ nice bar setup, dinner & dance area. Highly recommend!!!
Reviewed on 06-04-2020
Wedding Date 14-12-2019
Very impressive! The wedding on 12/14/2019... Obviously the venue is beautiful and well maintained, the layout wonderful for the flow of a wedding including a suite to get ready, ceremony area, cocktail hour area w/ nice bar setup, dinner & dance area. Highly recommend!!!
Reviewed on 06-04-2020
Amy Z (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-06-2019
I want to start by saying thank you from the bottom of my heart to Carly and the staff at the Grand 1858. We held our wedding reception here and there are absolutely no words to describe how amazing everything was. To start, from the minute our guests stepped into the venue the staff provided exceptional service to us and all our guests till the minute we stepped out. They knew how to help us and what we needed before we even had a chance to ask. The headwaiter, I don't know how he did it, being in a million places at once, but he was wonderful, thank you! Then the food! The food was incomparable!! Absolutely top-quality, our guests are still raving about it, saying it was the best they've ever had. And of course, the beautiful venue itself, the design and lighting system can’t be described in words how stunning it is. Even after being there for hours, you still want to look up and enjoy the lighting... That day it wasn't just a venue provided to us, it was soooo much more! They helped our whole wedding run smoothly, even helping with things that they didn't have to help with... Again, thank you Carly for helping our dream wedding become a reality, without you and your exceptional staff it wouldn't have been possible!!!
Reviewed on 27-03-2020
Wedding Date 01-06-2019
I want to start by saying thank you from the bottom of my heart to Carly and the staff at the Grand 1858. We held our wedding reception here and there are absolutely no words to describe how amazing everything was. To start, from the minute our guests stepped into the venue the staff provided exceptional service to us and all our guests till the minute we stepped out. They knew how to help us and what we needed before we even had a chance to ask. The headwaiter, I don't know how he did it, being in a million places at once, but he was wonderful, thank you! Then the food! The food was incomparable!! Absolutely top-quality, our guests are still raving about it, saying it was the best they've ever had. And of course, the beautiful venue itself, the design and lighting system can’t be described in words how stunning it is. Even after being there for hours, you still want to look up and enjoy the lighting... That day it wasn't just a venue provided to us, it was soooo much more! They helped our whole wedding run smoothly, even helping with things that they didn't have to help with... Again, thank you Carly for helping our dream wedding become a reality, without you and your exceptional staff it wouldn't have been possible!!!
Reviewed on 27-03-2020
Alexandra S (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-10-2019
We just had our wedding at Grand 1858 and it was great. Everything was perfect. The best thing about Grand 1858 is that everything was included in one package: venue, rentals, catering and drinks. That made the organization super easy. The other great thing about Grand 1858 is that everyone there is super friendly and responsive. Melissa, the coordinator, who worked with us, is super nice and was extremely accommodating, helping us setting-up the wedding exactly how we wanted it (many places don't do that!) in terms of decor, food, organization and drinks from the first to the last day. She was always available even when we called her or emailed her at the craziest hours with the most weird requests... The day of the wedding everything looked immaculate. The organization and the service were impeccable. The food was great, of great quality, prepared well, and abundant (so were the drinks...). Everything went very smooth. Considering the service we received, we had a great value for our wedding. Everyone enjoyed the food, the venue and the party, including us! Thanks Grand 1858!
Reviewed on 17-03-2020
Wedding Date 26-10-2019
We just had our wedding at Grand 1858 and it was great. Everything was perfect. The best thing about Grand 1858 is that everything was included in one package: venue, rentals, catering and drinks. That made the organization super easy. The other great thing about Grand 1858 is that everyone there is super friendly and responsive. Melissa, the coordinator, who worked with us, is super nice and was extremely accommodating, helping us setting-up the wedding exactly how we wanted it (many places don't do that!) in terms of decor, food, organization and drinks from the first to the last day. She was always available even when we called her or emailed her at the craziest hours with the most weird requests... The day of the wedding everything looked immaculate. The organization and the service were impeccable. The food was great, of great quality, prepared well, and abundant (so were the drinks...). Everything went very smooth. Considering the service we received, we had a great value for our wedding. Everyone enjoyed the food, the venue and the party, including us! Thanks Grand 1858!
Reviewed on 17-03-2020
Erika C (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-07-2019
I was so happy with this venue! My husband and I had wanted to marry in July, and I really wanted a location that felt like a garden. Grand 1858 had that beautiful, green secret garden feel and on the day off it was perfect temperature for my wedding party and guests, no heat strokes! The woman I worked with, Carly, was fantastic, she was always knowledgeable, and prompt in replying to my many questions and bridal freak outs as I planned. At one point, my now husband and I realized we had overestimated how many guests would be attending. We could not get a refund for the things we had already booked, but Carly offered to use the money we had put down to upgrade the menu for our guests. It really made an already lovely event spectacular. The food was delicious, and the decor was exactly what I wanted. Everything was straightforward and we had no unpleasant surprises when the bill came. Thank you again to the Grand 1858 staff!
Reviewed on 07-03-2020
Wedding Date 20-07-2019
I was so happy with this venue! My husband and I had wanted to marry in July, and I really wanted a location that felt like a garden. Grand 1858 had that beautiful, green secret garden feel and on the day off it was perfect temperature for my wedding party and guests, no heat strokes! The woman I worked with, Carly, was fantastic, she was always knowledgeable, and prompt in replying to my many questions and bridal freak outs as I planned. At one point, my now husband and I realized we had overestimated how many guests would be attending. We could not get a refund for the things we had already booked, but Carly offered to use the money we had put down to upgrade the menu for our guests. It really made an already lovely event spectacular. The food was delicious, and the decor was exactly what I wanted. Everything was straightforward and we had no unpleasant surprises when the bill came. Thank you again to the Grand 1858 staff!
Reviewed on 07-03-2020
Wendy A (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-12-2019
My husband and I set aside a Saturday to venue shop. We had four locations in mind and Grand 1858 was our first stop. It was also our last. The venue itself is picturesque. The barn makes a perfect backdrop for those brides who want that rustic backwoods wedding, while the garden offers an enchanting vintage, easy-beauty feel. We fell in love. The staff works incredibly hard to make your day about you. You don't feel like an item on an assembly line. Minneapolis Event Center is extremely organized and your participation is key. They have an online planning site that is very user friendly and allows their vendors & staff to communicate to ensure everyone is on the same page. Planning a wedding takes time and effort. I saw our big day unfold even better than I had imagined. A party planner myself, I put so much heart and soul into all of our little details. Minneapolis Event Center staff brought them to life. The venue is worth every penny. Our wedding was nearly two months ago and we still have people talking about how beautiful our day was.
Reviewed on 25-02-2020
Wedding Date 21-12-2019
My husband and I set aside a Saturday to venue shop. We had four locations in mind and Grand 1858 was our first stop. It was also our last. The venue itself is picturesque. The barn makes a perfect backdrop for those brides who want that rustic backwoods wedding, while the garden offers an enchanting vintage, easy-beauty feel. We fell in love. The staff works incredibly hard to make your day about you. You don't feel like an item on an assembly line. Minneapolis Event Center is extremely organized and your participation is key. They have an online planning site that is very user friendly and allows their vendors & staff to communicate to ensure everyone is on the same page. Planning a wedding takes time and effort. I saw our big day unfold even better than I had imagined. A party planner myself, I put so much heart and soul into all of our little details. Minneapolis Event Center staff brought them to life. The venue is worth every penny. Our wedding was nearly two months ago and we still have people talking about how beautiful our day was.
Reviewed on 25-02-2020
Brittany W (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-10-2019
We knew we would have a hard time picking a wedding venue in Minneapolis, but as soon as we walked in the doors at Grand, we were sold. This place really has the whole package. The venue is spacious and accommodating. The food and the wine are incredible. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to bend over backwards to give you everything you want and need. If you are considering Grand at all, stop deliberating and pull the trigger. I promise you will not regret it.
Reviewed on 14-02-2020
Wedding Date 25-10-2019
We knew we would have a hard time picking a wedding venue in Minneapolis, but as soon as we walked in the doors at Grand, we were sold. This place really has the whole package. The venue is spacious and accommodating. The food and the wine are incredible. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to bend over backwards to give you everything you want and need. If you are considering Grand at all, stop deliberating and pull the trigger. I promise you will not regret it.
Reviewed on 14-02-2020
Bella K (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-10-2019
I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Everything from the food, lighting, accommodations, and the dedication of wedding coordinator Sarine was beyond expectations.
Reviewed on 05-02-2020
Wedding Date 05-10-2019
I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Everything from the food, lighting, accommodations, and the dedication of wedding coordinator Sarine was beyond expectations.
Reviewed on 05-02-2020
Susie R (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-03-2019
had my wedding in March 2019 and everything was beautiful. All our guests raved about the food, the drinks, and the venue. As I write this, I’m thinking about all the other events I can have here or convince others to have here so I can attend. Melissa and the staff were great. Every interaction with them was easy and pleasant. Even though they didn’t have to, they accommodated a vendor of mine who was confused about delivery time on the day of the wedding. I loved that I could pick the layout and especially that we didn’t have to worry about buying alcohol for the reception since we selected the open bar option for our thirsty guests. You definitely get bang for your buck here-we visited a number of other venues and no other place compared in price, food or alcohol.
Reviewed on 25-01-2020
Wedding Date 16-03-2019
had my wedding in March 2019 and everything was beautiful. All our guests raved about the food, the drinks, and the venue. As I write this, I’m thinking about all the other events I can have here or convince others to have here so I can attend. Melissa and the staff were great. Every interaction with them was easy and pleasant. Even though they didn’t have to, they accommodated a vendor of mine who was confused about delivery time on the day of the wedding. I loved that I could pick the layout and especially that we didn’t have to worry about buying alcohol for the reception since we selected the open bar option for our thirsty guests. You definitely get bang for your buck here-we visited a number of other venues and no other place compared in price, food or alcohol.
Reviewed on 25-01-2020
Maysoun H (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-04-2019
My fiancé and I have our wedding reception booked at Grand for April 2019. So far, my experience with Grand, particularly with Carly, has been so wonderful! She has been so sweet and so helpful throughout all of my planning, and she has been there ready to answer any questions I have had through this process. In this short time that we have known her, Carly has made us feel like family! I can’t wait to have my wedding at Grand!
Reviewed on 14-01-2020
Wedding Date 12-04-2019
My fiancé and I have our wedding reception booked at Grand for April 2019. So far, my experience with Grand, particularly with Carly, has been so wonderful! She has been so sweet and so helpful throughout all of my planning, and she has been there ready to answer any questions I have had through this process. In this short time that we have known her, Carly has made us feel like family! I can’t wait to have my wedding at Grand!
Reviewed on 14-01-2020
Nickie F (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-09-2019
I will start on a positive note. The Grand 1858 at the Minneapolis Event Center is absolutely beautiful and is a dream location for any wedding. The patio is lovely, the atrium is perfect for social hour and the dining room is so inviting. The day of servers and bartenders were so accommodating and friendly. The process leading up to planning my wedding at The Grand 1858– absolutely awful. We went through 5 different coordinators (if that’s not a reflection on the business I don’t know what is) in the year we had the venue booked and after each coordinator, it was as if we were starting the planning process all over again. We had to re-explain all the details that we wanted to which each coordinator had a different reaction. Some coordinators told us things couldn’t be done while others said it could which caused so much confusion. A specific example would be that our first coordinator told us that we could have an Instagram feed up on the TV screens that would update with photos after one of our guests posted a photo using our wedding hashtag. Cool, right? It was on our Event Order from day one of the planning process. After the many coordinator changes, we sat down for our final meeting a week before our wedding and when I asked a question about the Instagram feed our coordinator told us she had no idea what it was. How could that be?! Even worse, she gave me a number of their AV person and made me call him who ended up being an absolute jerk. What is the point of a coordinator if I have to make all the calls? In the end, they figured out the Instagram feed but it wasn’t after many frustrating emails days before the wedding. Also, there is a fee for absolutely everything. Even if you pay for the Pretzel Bar which is about $6/person, it is an extra $50 for the pretzel stand. To try to make up for the hassle we had days before the wedding, our coordinator organized having wireless microphones for speeches and then sent us a $170 bill for the microphones two weeks after our wedding. All in all, the coordination leading up to my wedding created so much extra stress that I would caution anyone who is thinking about booking with the Minneapolis Event Center. Another note, they promised final invoice 6-8 weeks after the wedding. It’s been 16 weeks and I still haven’t heard a thing from them.
Reviewed on 31-12-2019
Wedding Date 07-09-2019
I will start on a positive note. The Grand 1858 at the Minneapolis Event Center is absolutely beautiful and is a dream location for any wedding. The patio is lovely, the atrium is perfect for social hour and the dining room is so inviting. The day of servers and bartenders were so accommodating and friendly. The process leading up to planning my wedding at The Grand 1858– absolutely awful. We went through 5 different coordinators (if that’s not a reflection on the business I don’t know what is) in the year we had the venue booked and after each coordinator, it was as if we were starting the planning process all over again. We had to re-explain all the details that we wanted to which each coordinator had a different reaction. Some coordinators told us things couldn’t be done while others said it could which caused so much confusion. A specific example would be that our first coordinator told us that we could have an Instagram feed up on the TV screens that would update with photos after one of our guests posted a photo using our wedding hashtag. Cool, right? It was on our Event Order from day one of the planning process. After the many coordinator changes, we sat down for our final meeting a week before our wedding and when I asked a question about the Instagram feed our coordinator told us she had no idea what it was. How could that be?! Even worse, she gave me a number of their AV person and made me call him who ended up being an absolute jerk. What is the point of a coordinator if I have to make all the calls? In the end, they figured out the Instagram feed but it wasn’t after many frustrating emails days before the wedding. Also, there is a fee for absolutely everything. Even if you pay for the Pretzel Bar which is about $6/person, it is an extra $50 for the pretzel stand. To try to make up for the hassle we had days before the wedding, our coordinator organized having wireless microphones for speeches and then sent us a $170 bill for the microphones two weeks after our wedding. All in all, the coordination leading up to my wedding created so much extra stress that I would caution anyone who is thinking about booking with the Minneapolis Event Center. Another note, they promised final invoice 6-8 weeks after the wedding. It’s been 16 weeks and I still haven’t heard a thing from them.
Reviewed on 31-12-2019
Wendy Woessner (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-11-2019
We can’t say enough when it comes to the MEC. We feel in love with the venue when we visited the first time and after getting married and having the reception there, we would absolutely recommend their space! When the MEC says you get an included day-of coordinator – that is the truth. Melissa, our contact at the MEC was the best. She made everything happen without any hitches (or if they happened neither me or my husband knew about it). From the start the MEC was great to work with. They share pricing, have timely meetings where you can discuss timelines, food, etc so you continually feel like you are making forward progress. When we had questions, we could always reach out and Melissa would get back to us in a very timely manner. And, the food tasting – it was great! We were able to bring up to four other people with us, which is a HUGE bonus. This way our families could join and provide their input (which parents love to do). The tasting was fun, the food was great and provided us a glimpse into what the night might look like. The week of, we did a rehearsal at the venue. As there was an event on Friday, we were able to do a rehearsal on Thursday and it allowed our families and bridal party to see the space ahead of time. Melissa walked us through everything so we would be ready the day of. On the day of, the bridal suite at the Grand was perfect. All the ladies got ready there and Melissa helped set up all of the personal items (place cards, guest book, bathroom baskets, etc). This made our lives so easy as we didn’t have to do any crazy running around or setting up. Melissa also managed our vendor load-ins and when the ceremony started, she helped manage our spacing and then oversaw the timeline all night (cocktail hour to dinner to cake cutting to first dances). The appetizers and dinner were also tasty. Everything came out hot and all the guests enjoyed their food. It was truly an incredible night! Melissa and the MEC team, thank you for all you did to make our wedding the best day!
Reviewed on 08-12-2019
Wedding Date 16-11-2019
We can’t say enough when it comes to the MEC. We feel in love with the venue when we visited the first time and after getting married and having the reception there, we would absolutely recommend their space! When the MEC says you get an included day-of coordinator – that is the truth. Melissa, our contact at the MEC was the best. She made everything happen without any hitches (or if they happened neither me or my husband knew about it). From the start the MEC was great to work with. They share pricing, have timely meetings where you can discuss timelines, food, etc so you continually feel like you are making forward progress. When we had questions, we could always reach out and Melissa would get back to us in a very timely manner. And, the food tasting – it was great! We were able to bring up to four other people with us, which is a HUGE bonus. This way our families could join and provide their input (which parents love to do). The tasting was fun, the food was great and provided us a glimpse into what the night might look like. The week of, we did a rehearsal at the venue. As there was an event on Friday, we were able to do a rehearsal on Thursday and it allowed our families and bridal party to see the space ahead of time. Melissa walked us through everything so we would be ready the day of. On the day of, the bridal suite at the Grand was perfect. All the ladies got ready there and Melissa helped set up all of the personal items (place cards, guest book, bathroom baskets, etc). This made our lives so easy as we didn’t have to do any crazy running around or setting up. Melissa also managed our vendor load-ins and when the ceremony started, she helped manage our spacing and then oversaw the timeline all night (cocktail hour to dinner to cake cutting to first dances). The appetizers and dinner were also tasty. Everything came out hot and all the guests enjoyed their food. It was truly an incredible night! Melissa and the MEC team, thank you for all you did to make our wedding the best day!
Reviewed on 08-12-2019
Ellen Cocchiarella (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-06-2019
I cannot say enough great things about this venue! Needless to say, the space is absolutely stunning, and we LOVED that the Grand 1858 has three separate spaces to break up the event and provide options for your guests to spend their evening in. But that you can tell from pictures!Our ceremony was outside in the courtyard and let me tell you, this space looked like it was straight out of a fairy tale! Our wedding ceremony was at 6 PM on a Friday evening and there was absolutely no sound of traffic or construction that you might think there would be in an outdoor downtown Minneapolis setting. This space also fit our 210 wedding guests with ease!Outside of the physical space of the venue (which again, both my husband and I and ALL of our guests couldn't stop raving about how beautiful it is), the team at Minneapolis Event Centers and Entourage Event Groups is absolutely incredible. The communication from the moment we toured the venue to the weeks after our wedding was nothing short of flawless. Our coordinator was Ashley Nelson, and we met with her at least 5 different times for planning sessions that typically lasted 2 hours each. The attention to detail and care that the team at MEC displays for each of their couples is so genuine - they made this wedding planning experience much easier than it would have been without them.Ashley was with us starting the night before at our rehearsal dinner (which was hosted at another one of MEC's property's - The Mansion at Uptown, see separate review) and all day on the day of our wedding. She took care of all the little details, from communicating with our vendors, to helping set up decor, to queuing our wedding party down the aisle, to ensuring dinner went so smoothly. Her effort and time made this day so special for us.All of our guests raved about how delicious the food was (we offered the Champagne Chicken, Beef Medallions & Mushroom Risotto), how beautiful the space was, and how helpful the staff was. All in all, booking our wedding here was the best decision we made throughout the entire planning process!
Reviewed on 18-08-2019
Wedding Date 07-06-2019
I cannot say enough great things about this venue! Needless to say, the space is absolutely stunning, and we LOVED that the Grand 1858 has three separate spaces to break up the event and provide options for your guests to spend their evening in. But that you can tell from pictures!Our ceremony was outside in the courtyard and let me tell you, this space looked like it was straight out of a fairy tale! Our wedding ceremony was at 6 PM on a Friday evening and there was absolutely no sound of traffic or construction that you might think there would be in an outdoor downtown Minneapolis setting. This space also fit our 210 wedding guests with ease!Outside of the physical space of the venue (which again, both my husband and I and ALL of our guests couldn't stop raving about how beautiful it is), the team at Minneapolis Event Centers and Entourage Event Groups is absolutely incredible. The communication from the moment we toured the venue to the weeks after our wedding was nothing short of flawless. Our coordinator was Ashley Nelson, and we met with her at least 5 different times for planning sessions that typically lasted 2 hours each. The attention to detail and care that the team at MEC displays for each of their couples is so genuine - they made this wedding planning experience much easier than it would have been without them.Ashley was with us starting the night before at our rehearsal dinner (which was hosted at another one of MEC's property's - The Mansion at Uptown, see separate review) and all day on the day of our wedding. She took care of all the little details, from communicating with our vendors, to helping set up decor, to queuing our wedding party down the aisle, to ensuring dinner went so smoothly. Her effort and time made this day so special for us.All of our guests raved about how delicious the food was (we offered the Champagne Chicken, Beef Medallions & Mushroom Risotto), how beautiful the space was, and how helpful the staff was. All in all, booking our wedding here was the best decision we made throughout the entire planning process!
Reviewed on 18-08-2019
Pete OBrien (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-05-2019
Where to even start! We had the best day at the best venue - everything went as perfectly as we could have hoped. It helps when we have awesome family and friends, but you get to the perfect with the staff and vendors that you choose and you can't possibly go wrong here. We had Melissa Zenk as our Wedding Coordinator which was provided with the venue and we could not have been happier! She was better than we could have ever hoped for. Super organized, very easy to contact and get answers from and work with. Overall she is just a fun, great person and we would recommend working with her to anyone and everyone! Thank you and all of the staff so much for making it a day we will never forget!
Reviewed on 05-06-2019
Wedding Date 18-05-2019
Where to even start! We had the best day at the best venue - everything went as perfectly as we could have hoped. It helps when we have awesome family and friends, but you get to the perfect with the staff and vendors that you choose and you can't possibly go wrong here. We had Melissa Zenk as our Wedding Coordinator which was provided with the venue and we could not have been happier! She was better than we could have ever hoped for. Super organized, very easy to contact and get answers from and work with. Overall she is just a fun, great person and we would recommend working with her to anyone and everyone! Thank you and all of the staff so much for making it a day we will never forget!
Reviewed on 05-06-2019
Dan S (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-05-2019
We had met quite a few times before our wedding day with the planner so we knew the reception was going to be great but we just didn’t know how great! Our planner was all over everything and the dinner staff and bar tenders were top notch. Drinks were served quickly all night and the bartenders knew their stuff. The dinner staff was amazing and served salads and plates quickly for a room of 195. Food quality (apps, salad, dinner) was exactly like the tasting and received multiple compliments from our guests (we knew it would be good already). Price is competitive so that is not a differentiator for this venue, but the professionalism and experience from the staff and planner was amazing! We had no stress day of and just enjoyed the work we put in beforehand with MEC. The Grand venue was also PERFECT. Our wedding of almost 200 had our table space off the dance floor and everyone fit without any chair maneuvering in the tight spaces. We had nice weather so we got to enjoy the patio for both cocktail hour and the after-dinner portion of our night. Couldn’t have been happier with how the day went!
Reviewed on 28-05-2019
Wedding Date 11-05-2019
We had met quite a few times before our wedding day with the planner so we knew the reception was going to be great but we just didn’t know how great! Our planner was all over everything and the dinner staff and bar tenders were top notch. Drinks were served quickly all night and the bartenders knew their stuff. The dinner staff was amazing and served salads and plates quickly for a room of 195. Food quality (apps, salad, dinner) was exactly like the tasting and received multiple compliments from our guests (we knew it would be good already). Price is competitive so that is not a differentiator for this venue, but the professionalism and experience from the staff and planner was amazing! We had no stress day of and just enjoyed the work we put in beforehand with MEC. The Grand venue was also PERFECT. Our wedding of almost 200 had our table space off the dance floor and everyone fit without any chair maneuvering in the tight spaces. We had nice weather so we got to enjoy the patio for both cocktail hour and the after-dinner portion of our night. Couldn’t have been happier with how the day went!
Reviewed on 28-05-2019
Leah Weipert (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-01-2019
We just had a winter wedding at the MEC and we cannot say enough great things about the venue, staff and food! First, Becca and Ashley were so helpful and so responsive to all of our requests they really made the process so easy. Things came up in our wedding planning, which they always do, and both of these women went above and beyond to make things work for us! On the day of everything went so smoothly, our guests LOVED the venue and the food. Our photographer said it was the best food she's ever had at a wedding. Not only is the space stunning but it is in just a great area for photos, even in the winter! Can't recommend the MEC enough, which ever space you choose you can't go wrong because the staff will do whatever they can to give you the wedding you are envisioning!
Reviewed on 09-02-2019
Wedding Date 26-01-2019
We just had a winter wedding at the MEC and we cannot say enough great things about the venue, staff and food! First, Becca and Ashley were so helpful and so responsive to all of our requests they really made the process so easy. Things came up in our wedding planning, which they always do, and both of these women went above and beyond to make things work for us! On the day of everything went so smoothly, our guests LOVED the venue and the food. Our photographer said it was the best food she's ever had at a wedding. Not only is the space stunning but it is in just a great area for photos, even in the winter! Can't recommend the MEC enough, which ever space you choose you can't go wrong because the staff will do whatever they can to give you the wedding you are envisioning!
Reviewed on 09-02-2019
Laurel Enselein (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-08-2018
We held our wedding at Grand 1858 at Minneapolis Event centers (ceremony in the garden, cocktail hour in the atrium, and reception dinner/dessert/dancing in the Grand space) and we could not have selected a better venue! We worked with Daniel and Ashley and couldn’t have been happier with the coordination, planning process, and execution of our wedding! They are both incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, professional, and we felt they truly cared about us and making our wedding day perfect for us and our guests (while staying within our budget)! We didn't experience any stress or worries during the planning process or the day of our wedding! The food was absolutely delicious (the group tasting event was a blast!) and the bartenders and serving staff were friendly and helpful. With 175 guests, the layout and flow of the space was perfect. The get-ready spaces for the bridal party and groomsmen were a dream; so relaxing, perfect for get-ready pictures and having a secure space to store personal items or have some private time during the wedding! (The bridal suite was picture perfect and had an abundance of mirrors, cozy seating, outlets for hair/makeup team, storage, and a space for food/drinks!) The location of MEC is also prime for photos - the St. Anthony Main area, nearby Stone Arch Bridge, and the mix of nature and industrial gave our photographers so many options! We highly recommend MEC!
Reviewed on 29-11-2018
Wedding Date 10-08-2018
We held our wedding at Grand 1858 at Minneapolis Event centers (ceremony in the garden, cocktail hour in the atrium, and reception dinner/dessert/dancing in the Grand space) and we could not have selected a better venue! We worked with Daniel and Ashley and couldn’t have been happier with the coordination, planning process, and execution of our wedding! They are both incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, professional, and we felt they truly cared about us and making our wedding day perfect for us and our guests (while staying within our budget)! We didn't experience any stress or worries during the planning process or the day of our wedding! The food was absolutely delicious (the group tasting event was a blast!) and the bartenders and serving staff were friendly and helpful. With 175 guests, the layout and flow of the space was perfect. The get-ready spaces for the bridal party and groomsmen were a dream; so relaxing, perfect for get-ready pictures and having a secure space to store personal items or have some private time during the wedding! (The bridal suite was picture perfect and had an abundance of mirrors, cozy seating, outlets for hair/makeup team, storage, and a space for food/drinks!) The location of MEC is also prime for photos - the St. Anthony Main area, nearby Stone Arch Bridge, and the mix of nature and industrial gave our photographers so many options! We highly recommend MEC!
Reviewed on 29-11-2018
Bailey Lindgren (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-10-2018
Cannot recommend enough!! We got married in the Grand and we did everything there - the ceremony, cocktail hour & reception. I cannot say enough amazing things about the staff and the venue. We got endless compliments about the service during our wedding day and how great the food and space was.Having a coordinator with the space was by far the biggest perk for both of us. Daniel truly helped us pull off our dream wedding. Everything was absolutely perfect and stress-free, thanks to him. Every suggestion and piece of advice that Daniel had for us was so appreciated - he is a rockstar and we loved working with him so much. If you are looking for a beautiful space, with great service, great people, great food, and low stress, this is absolutely the place for you!!
Reviewed on 23-10-2018
Wedding Date 12-10-2018
Cannot recommend enough!! We got married in the Grand and we did everything there - the ceremony, cocktail hour & reception. I cannot say enough amazing things about the staff and the venue. We got endless compliments about the service during our wedding day and how great the food and space was.Having a coordinator with the space was by far the biggest perk for both of us. Daniel truly helped us pull off our dream wedding. Everything was absolutely perfect and stress-free, thanks to him. Every suggestion and piece of advice that Daniel had for us was so appreciated - he is a rockstar and we loved working with him so much. If you are looking for a beautiful space, with great service, great people, great food, and low stress, this is absolutely the place for you!!
Reviewed on 23-10-2018
Taylor Perkins (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-09-2018
When searching for venues, my mom & I had a big list to check out. MEC was our second stop, & we cancelled our next 8 tours because we knew The Grand was the perfect spot for Josh & I to get married. The space is so gorgeous, & guests were pleased that everything (ceremony, cocktail hour, reception) was in one location. Not to mention the beauty of St. Anthony Main! We were fortunate enough to work with Becca for 18 months (long engagement), & she was incredible throughout the whole process. Well organized, friendly, & was able to actualize our vision for the day perfectly. She was quick to reach out/respond if there were any questions, even more than a year in advance! On the morning of, there was a big storm & the power went out. As soon as the lights went off, Becca came to find us & assure us that she was communicating with both the city & the power company to get everything sorted out--& she did, so quickly! Becca was a total rockstar throughout the entire planning process & stayed on site the whole wedding day to make sure that everything went off without a hitch. I cannot recommend her or the MEC enough. Check them out, you won't be disappointed!
Reviewed on 03-10-2018
Wedding Date 02-09-2018
When searching for venues, my mom & I had a big list to check out. MEC was our second stop, & we cancelled our next 8 tours because we knew The Grand was the perfect spot for Josh & I to get married. The space is so gorgeous, & guests were pleased that everything (ceremony, cocktail hour, reception) was in one location. Not to mention the beauty of St. Anthony Main! We were fortunate enough to work with Becca for 18 months (long engagement), & she was incredible throughout the whole process. Well organized, friendly, & was able to actualize our vision for the day perfectly. She was quick to reach out/respond if there were any questions, even more than a year in advance! On the morning of, there was a big storm & the power went out. As soon as the lights went off, Becca came to find us & assure us that she was communicating with both the city & the power company to get everything sorted out--& she did, so quickly! Becca was a total rockstar throughout the entire planning process & stayed on site the whole wedding day to make sure that everything went off without a hitch. I cannot recommend her or the MEC enough. Check them out, you won't be disappointed!
Reviewed on 03-10-2018
wilson eugster (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-08-2018
We actually were at \"The View\" at Minneapolis event center. We were very grateful to have our wedding there. Outdoor patio was great for our ceremony. Everyone loved the space. We have 250 people and it did not feel cramped or empty. It was the perfect space. Food was good (came out hot and service was excellent). Planning wise, Becca made it a great experience. They are very organized and genuinely happy to work with you. Becca was fantastic, along with the rest of the staff.Plus, we love that part of town, there is a good parking ramp across the street. We very highly recommend this space as it really cuts down on outside vendor needs as they are the Bar, food and the wedding planner all in one. Thank you Becca for bringing fun, joy and expertise to all of our planning sessions. We cannot recommend the Minneapolis Event Centers enough.-WilsonP.S. We actually were a little under our bar tab and the venue cut me a refund check. I would have had no way to truly verify that with them, so I appreciated their honesty.
Reviewed on 03-10-2018
Wedding Date 10-08-2018
We actually were at \"The View\" at Minneapolis event center. We were very grateful to have our wedding there. Outdoor patio was great for our ceremony. Everyone loved the space. We have 250 people and it did not feel cramped or empty. It was the perfect space. Food was good (came out hot and service was excellent). Planning wise, Becca made it a great experience. They are very organized and genuinely happy to work with you. Becca was fantastic, along with the rest of the staff.Plus, we love that part of town, there is a good parking ramp across the street. We very highly recommend this space as it really cuts down on outside vendor needs as they are the Bar, food and the wedding planner all in one. Thank you Becca for bringing fun, joy and expertise to all of our planning sessions. We cannot recommend the Minneapolis Event Centers enough.-WilsonP.S. We actually were a little under our bar tab and the venue cut me a refund check. I would have had no way to truly verify that with them, so I appreciated their honesty.
Reviewed on 03-10-2018
Carissa Powell (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-07-2018
The Grand at Minneapolis Event Center is the PERFECT venue. We had our reception here in July and absolutely loved it. The venue had everything we were looking for, from an outdoor patio, to a cocktail hour area, to an intimate, beautiful space for dinner and dancing. It was gorgeous! When we were searching for reception venues, we met with Ashley at the MEC and she was marvelous to work with. She answered all our questions, was honest, personal, and professional. Then we got Hannah for our wedding coordinator, and she was phenomenal! She was so much fun to work with and we felt like we had known her forever. She knew exactly what kind of wedding reception we wanted, and made the whole planning process and big day seamless. We loved her! It was a stunning venue and we’re so glad we chose it for our wedding!
Reviewed on 30-09-2018
Wedding Date 13-07-2018
The Grand at Minneapolis Event Center is the PERFECT venue. We had our reception here in July and absolutely loved it. The venue had everything we were looking for, from an outdoor patio, to a cocktail hour area, to an intimate, beautiful space for dinner and dancing. It was gorgeous! When we were searching for reception venues, we met with Ashley at the MEC and she was marvelous to work with. She answered all our questions, was honest, personal, and professional. Then we got Hannah for our wedding coordinator, and she was phenomenal! She was so much fun to work with and we felt like we had known her forever. She knew exactly what kind of wedding reception we wanted, and made the whole planning process and big day seamless. We loved her! It was a stunning venue and we’re so glad we chose it for our wedding!
Reviewed on 30-09-2018
Samantha Kerlin (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-08-2018
Working with the staff at the MEC was a complete joy. The whole process from getting a tour to planning meetings to the big day was so smooth. Every member of the staff there was friendly, knowledgable, and dependable. We absolutely loved our wedding planner, Daniel Holtz, who made our visions come to life on our big day. Great staff, great food, and a gorgeous space...we highly recommend.
Reviewed on 10-09-2018
Wedding Date 11-08-2018
Working with the staff at the MEC was a complete joy. The whole process from getting a tour to planning meetings to the big day was so smooth. Every member of the staff there was friendly, knowledgable, and dependable. We absolutely loved our wedding planner, Daniel Holtz, who made our visions come to life on our big day. Great staff, great food, and a gorgeous space...we highly recommend.
Reviewed on 10-09-2018
Britany Grotjohn (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-07-2018
Becca, Wendy and the entire MEC family were absolutely amazing to work with! Through every step of the process, they went above and beyond to make our day special and run smoothly! Our day turned out better than we ever imagined and it wouldn't have been possible without the dedication and support of Becca and Wendy! We cannot express enough, how thankful we are for choosing MEC! Your thorough planning, guidance and most importantly, friendship during the planning process and beyond mean the world to us! See you soon!
Reviewed on 10-08-2018
Wedding Date 14-07-2018
Becca, Wendy and the entire MEC family were absolutely amazing to work with! Through every step of the process, they went above and beyond to make our day special and run smoothly! Our day turned out better than we ever imagined and it wouldn't have been possible without the dedication and support of Becca and Wendy! We cannot express enough, how thankful we are for choosing MEC! Your thorough planning, guidance and most importantly, friendship during the planning process and beyond mean the world to us! See you soon!
Reviewed on 10-08-2018
Amy Carroll (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-05-2018
We had our ceremony in the Riverside room and our reception in the Grand room and WOW. We cannot say enough good things about MEC. From the beautiful venue, the great food and their wonderful staff, this venue far exceeded our expectations. Wendy Schallock, the Chief Operations Officer is AMAZING. She made us feel like we were family and she truly cared about our experience leading up to our wedding day and the day of. Our wedding Coordinator was Hannah Hendricks and she was FANTASTIC! Hannah helped us feel calm and organized throughout the planning process and the day of our wedding. We know that she without a doubt made our wedding day so special. She is so organized and truly cares about what you want for your wedding day. We highly recommend MEC. The venue is absolutely breathtaking and you will not find better staff anywhere else.
Reviewed on 27-06-2018
Wedding Date 27-05-2018
We had our ceremony in the Riverside room and our reception in the Grand room and WOW. We cannot say enough good things about MEC. From the beautiful venue, the great food and their wonderful staff, this venue far exceeded our expectations. Wendy Schallock, the Chief Operations Officer is AMAZING. She made us feel like we were family and she truly cared about our experience leading up to our wedding day and the day of. Our wedding Coordinator was Hannah Hendricks and she was FANTASTIC! Hannah helped us feel calm and organized throughout the planning process and the day of our wedding. We know that she without a doubt made our wedding day so special. She is so organized and truly cares about what you want for your wedding day. We highly recommend MEC. The venue is absolutely breathtaking and you will not find better staff anywhere else.
Reviewed on 27-06-2018
Maria Vaughan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-05-2018
WOW! If you are looking for a wedding venue or even just a space to hold an event, MEC's is the place. We held our wedding in the Grand space this May. First, Hannah and Daniel are amazing. They were so easy to work with, and took care of everything vendors/details wise before and day of the wedding. I can honestly say I didn't have one worry that day. Most brides have told me how stressful that day was and all the things that came up. This was not the case at MEC. Their staff is so professional and helpful. Thank you, Hannah and Daniel! The food was also a big concern for me when picking a venue. We did the chicken, beef short rib and butternut squash ravioli. We had so many guests tell us it was the best wedding food they have ever had. I personally had the beef short rib, and it came out steaming hot. Great work by the kitchen staff! The bartenders were also amazing, and quick! The space is gorgeous, and we had no rain, so we were lucky enough to get married in the garden, which was beautiful. I honestly can't think of one thing that made me second guess going with MEC's. They were worth every penny !
Reviewed on 30-05-2018
Wedding Date 19-05-2018
WOW! If you are looking for a wedding venue or even just a space to hold an event, MEC's is the place. We held our wedding in the Grand space this May. First, Hannah and Daniel are amazing. They were so easy to work with, and took care of everything vendors/details wise before and day of the wedding. I can honestly say I didn't have one worry that day. Most brides have told me how stressful that day was and all the things that came up. This was not the case at MEC. Their staff is so professional and helpful. Thank you, Hannah and Daniel! The food was also a big concern for me when picking a venue. We did the chicken, beef short rib and butternut squash ravioli. We had so many guests tell us it was the best wedding food they have ever had. I personally had the beef short rib, and it came out steaming hot. Great work by the kitchen staff! The bartenders were also amazing, and quick! The space is gorgeous, and we had no rain, so we were lucky enough to get married in the garden, which was beautiful. I honestly can't think of one thing that made me second guess going with MEC's. They were worth every penny !
Reviewed on 30-05-2018
Meggan Shustarich (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-03-2018
The Grand 1858 at Minneapolis event center was the PERFECT space to celebrate our March 2018 wedding with over 270 guests. First, our coordinator quit about a month before our wedding and we were so nervous. Becca was assigned as our coordinator and we were beyond impressed with her. At our first meeting with Becca she knew all the details we had planned with our previous coordinator. She was so energetic and genuinely excited for us and our day. From start to finish Becca made things run smoothly. She was so kind to our family and friends and was quick to offer a helping hand with everything. MEC truly made the process from start to finish so easy! Minneapolis Event Centers was so easy to work with. Their planning tools and guidelines are so helpful and the staff is very flexible and will go out of their way to accommodate any requests you have. We brought in cupcakes from an outside vendor (close family friend) and not only did they accept it, they went out of their way to make sure the vendor had everything they needed and the appropriate set up. We truly felt the entire staff just wanted our day to be special. The food was incredible! We served: pork tenderloin, butternut squash ravioli and beef medallions at our wedding. The majority of our guests have made a point to contact us after the wedding and tell us it was the best wedding food they have had. The serving staff, bartenders, security, every staff member was so kind to our guests. Our family and friends kept commenting on how great the service was, especially considering how many guests we had. The bridal suite is so gorgeous and spacious. I had a very large group of women getting ready (15+) in the morning and the bridal suite easily accommodated everyone plus the hair and makeup artists. The ONLY negative we experienced with this venue was with the staff at the end of the night (when the coordinators were no longer there, otherwise I know this would never have happened). My parents asked to get into the locked room to gather our presents and the staff working told them no (it eventually got figured out). Overall, the end of the night staff was pretty rude to my family (who were just trying to clean up and get out of there timely) and not helpful. That was disappointing, but we shared this with the venue after our wedding and they assured us it would be addressed. We do trust that they will do something about it. We can't say enough positive things about this venue or our experience - especially with Becca. If we planned our wedding all over again, we would hands down choose MEC again.
Reviewed on 15-05-2018
Wedding Date 24-03-2018
The Grand 1858 at Minneapolis event center was the PERFECT space to celebrate our March 2018 wedding with over 270 guests. First, our coordinator quit about a month before our wedding and we were so nervous. Becca was assigned as our coordinator and we were beyond impressed with her. At our first meeting with Becca she knew all the details we had planned with our previous coordinator. She was so energetic and genuinely excited for us and our day. From start to finish Becca made things run smoothly. She was so kind to our family and friends and was quick to offer a helping hand with everything. MEC truly made the process from start to finish so easy! Minneapolis Event Centers was so easy to work with. Their planning tools and guidelines are so helpful and the staff is very flexible and will go out of their way to accommodate any requests you have. We brought in cupcakes from an outside vendor (close family friend) and not only did they accept it, they went out of their way to make sure the vendor had everything they needed and the appropriate set up. We truly felt the entire staff just wanted our day to be special. The food was incredible! We served: pork tenderloin, butternut squash ravioli and beef medallions at our wedding. The majority of our guests have made a point to contact us after the wedding and tell us it was the best wedding food they have had. The serving staff, bartenders, security, every staff member was so kind to our guests. Our family and friends kept commenting on how great the service was, especially considering how many guests we had. The bridal suite is so gorgeous and spacious. I had a very large group of women getting ready (15+) in the morning and the bridal suite easily accommodated everyone plus the hair and makeup artists. The ONLY negative we experienced with this venue was with the staff at the end of the night (when the coordinators were no longer there, otherwise I know this would never have happened). My parents asked to get into the locked room to gather our presents and the staff working told them no (it eventually got figured out). Overall, the end of the night staff was pretty rude to my family (who were just trying to clean up and get out of there timely) and not helpful. That was disappointing, but we shared this with the venue after our wedding and they assured us it would be addressed. We do trust that they will do something about it. We can't say enough positive things about this venue or our experience - especially with Becca. If we planned our wedding all over again, we would hands down choose MEC again.
Reviewed on 15-05-2018
Brenna Kjellberg (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-04-2018
We had an incredible experience with MEC. From the very beginning Ashley made sure we were taken care of. During the process of planning our wedding, they hired two incredible coordinators in Becca and Hannah. Becca took over our planning process and was professional, accommodating, and extremely helpful throughout the entire process. All 230 guests raved about the Riverside and the View rooms and the entire staff at MEC made sure that our big day was nothing short of a dream come true for my wife and I. In a business that in my opinion can get out of control with markups, MEC was fair and upfront and more competitive than a lot of venues we looked at in terms of getting the most bang for our buck. We loved our experience with MEC!
Reviewed on 09-05-2018
Wedding Date 28-04-2018
We had an incredible experience with MEC. From the very beginning Ashley made sure we were taken care of. During the process of planning our wedding, they hired two incredible coordinators in Becca and Hannah. Becca took over our planning process and was professional, accommodating, and extremely helpful throughout the entire process. All 230 guests raved about the Riverside and the View rooms and the entire staff at MEC made sure that our big day was nothing short of a dream come true for my wife and I. In a business that in my opinion can get out of control with markups, MEC was fair and upfront and more competitive than a lot of venues we looked at in terms of getting the most bang for our buck. We loved our experience with MEC!
Reviewed on 09-05-2018
Laura Lee (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-04-2018
We loved every bit of working with MEC for our ceremony and reception in the Riverside Room. The space has tons of natural light and natural elements. It is absolutely gorgeous! The event team is so friendly and helpful. We worked with Becca. She has such a warm personality and strong attention to detail. Her recommendations were great and she really helped us get the most out of our budget. She executed our day perfectly! We got so many compliments from our guests about the staff and the venue. I’m so glad that we chose MEC!
Reviewed on 07-05-2018
Wedding Date 21-04-2018
We loved every bit of working with MEC for our ceremony and reception in the Riverside Room. The space has tons of natural light and natural elements. It is absolutely gorgeous! The event team is so friendly and helpful. We worked with Becca. She has such a warm personality and strong attention to detail. Her recommendations were great and she really helped us get the most out of our budget. She executed our day perfectly! We got so many compliments from our guests about the staff and the venue. I’m so glad that we chose MEC!
Reviewed on 07-05-2018
Miranda Eastham (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-01-2018
Minneapolis Event Center - The Grand was such a beautiful space to celebrate our wedding day with family and friends. It had the romantic and somewhat rustic look we wanted and also provided various spaces that guests could move through during the night, or a sense of progression. We had around 150 guests that night and they were all comfortably seated around the dinner space. The dance floor was also the perfect size for many of our guests to get their dance moves flowing without having to disturb the dinner tables. Overall, we received SO many compliments on how beautiful the day was and how amazing our venue space was from guests all over the country! Furthermore, the staff at Minneapolis Event Center are dedicated to making your vision come true in terms of food, drinks, decor, and so many other details. Our guests raved about the food (we chose Salmon, Pork Tenderloin, and Butternut Squash Ravioli) and the chefs at Minneapolis Event Center are more than capable of accommodating for any food allergies or special needs. Our planning meetings with Becca were so helpful to ensure that the day went exactly as planned and the serving staff were wonderful the evening of our reception. We honestly could not have asked for anything to be better!
Reviewed on 03-02-2018
Wedding Date 13-01-2018
Minneapolis Event Center - The Grand was such a beautiful space to celebrate our wedding day with family and friends. It had the romantic and somewhat rustic look we wanted and also provided various spaces that guests could move through during the night, or a sense of progression. We had around 150 guests that night and they were all comfortably seated around the dinner space. The dance floor was also the perfect size for many of our guests to get their dance moves flowing without having to disturb the dinner tables. Overall, we received SO many compliments on how beautiful the day was and how amazing our venue space was from guests all over the country! Furthermore, the staff at Minneapolis Event Center are dedicated to making your vision come true in terms of food, drinks, decor, and so many other details. Our guests raved about the food (we chose Salmon, Pork Tenderloin, and Butternut Squash Ravioli) and the chefs at Minneapolis Event Center are more than capable of accommodating for any food allergies or special needs. Our planning meetings with Becca were so helpful to ensure that the day went exactly as planned and the serving staff were wonderful the evening of our reception. We honestly could not have asked for anything to be better!
Reviewed on 03-02-2018
Janet Heettner (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-03-2018
My daughter had her New Year's Eve wedding in the Riverside room and to spout a cliche, \"it exceeded expectations.\" Everything was handled well, the space was attractive and so workable for every part of the wedding. The staff was very helpful and made it feel seamless. The food was very tasty and plentiful and I appreciated how they went out of their way to work with us to put together a satisfying menu for a non-meat wedding on NYE. Most of our guests were from out of town and it was -15 that night but what everyone left talking about was how \"warm\" it was inside. Thank you to everyone at MEC especially Jamie who was our planner.
Reviewed on 31-01-2018
Wedding Date 16-03-2018
My daughter had her New Year's Eve wedding in the Riverside room and to spout a cliche, \"it exceeded expectations.\" Everything was handled well, the space was attractive and so workable for every part of the wedding. The staff was very helpful and made it feel seamless. The food was very tasty and plentiful and I appreciated how they went out of their way to work with us to put together a satisfying menu for a non-meat wedding on NYE. Most of our guests were from out of town and it was -15 that night but what everyone left talking about was how \"warm\" it was inside. Thank you to everyone at MEC especially Jamie who was our planner.
Reviewed on 31-01-2018
Matt Linse (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-02-2019
The staff was great and the space was beautiful!
Reviewed on 26-12-2017
Wedding Date 26-02-2019
The staff was great and the space was beautiful!
Reviewed on 26-12-2017
Courtney Talmadge (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-10-2017
We had an incredible wedding in The Grand 1858. However, there were both pros and cons to working with them throughout the planning process.PROS- DAY-OF COORDINATION: MEC genuinely does a fabulous job pulling things together day-of. They were very organized and coordinated seamlessly with all of the vendors. - CONTINGENCIES: They have a ton of experience, multiple wedding venues under their management and a big staff such that if something goes horribly wrong they are well suited to fix it. I wasn't aware of anything that went wrong for our wedding, but as they said, if something did go awry, they'd fix it and no one would ever know. - VENUE: The venue itself is beautiful and particularly great for those who want to do that ceremony and reception in one place with seamless transitions. Because the space itself has so much character (e.g., brick and accent walls, wooden beams and pillars), you really don't need to add much to the space to make it feel decorated or special.- FOOD: The food was very good. We didn't end up trying any of the appetizers ourselves, but the entrees were great and we heard nothing but positive things from guests.CONS- PLANNING SERVICE: MEC told us before we signed on that the venue came with wedding planning services, to the point where you could consider the cost of a wedding planner baked into the venue fee. However, they really don't offer that. You are assigned a wedding coordinator, but that person just engages on the things that directly impact MEC (e.g., food selection). I asked our coordinator if she had any planning resources and she simply referred me to The Knot. While our coordinator did do a lot of work as there were many things that the venue had to be looped into, the service they provided was very far from what you'd get from an actual wedding planner. - COST TRANSPARENCY: As is common with a lot of venues, we were nickel and dimed over many things. While perhaps that's to be expected, what made things really frustrating was the lack of transparency we had into what constituted an extra free and how much it cost. It created an enormous amount of stress for me throughout the whole process feeling like I was constantly waiting for them to spring on additional charges or to change the pricing of something we had already decided upon. Some specific examples:-- They changed the cost on us for our corkage fee and late night pizzas.-- They miscommunicated the way in which alcohol gets charged, which if left uncaught would have left us on the hook for more than we wanted-- They tried to charge us a significantly higher price for drapery even though they had previously quoted a much lower price-- They told us we could bring in our own catering for lunch and then surprised us weeks later with two $50 charges for bringing in an outside vendor-- I had to ask them to break out the service charges and taxes in the event order to figure out that they were charging 2% more on the service fee than was in the contract and they were erroneously charging alcohol tax on corkage fees, which resulted in a $1,300 overcharge. They changed it, but I got no apology for the mistakes.If you do decide to go with MEC, I recommend you ask a ton of questions upfront and get everything you can in writing. It is truly a fantastic venue, and MEC runs a world-class operation on the day-of the event, but it is important to understand what exactly they are providing and stay on top of the charges.
Reviewed on 03-12-2017
Wedding Date 28-10-2017
We had an incredible wedding in The Grand 1858. However, there were both pros and cons to working with them throughout the planning process.PROS- DAY-OF COORDINATION: MEC genuinely does a fabulous job pulling things together day-of. They were very organized and coordinated seamlessly with all of the vendors. - CONTINGENCIES: They have a ton of experience, multiple wedding venues under their management and a big staff such that if something goes horribly wrong they are well suited to fix it. I wasn't aware of anything that went wrong for our wedding, but as they said, if something did go awry, they'd fix it and no one would ever know. - VENUE: The venue itself is beautiful and particularly great for those who want to do that ceremony and reception in one place with seamless transitions. Because the space itself has so much character (e.g., brick and accent walls, wooden beams and pillars), you really don't need to add much to the space to make it feel decorated or special.- FOOD: The food was very good. We didn't end up trying any of the appetizers ourselves, but the entrees were great and we heard nothing but positive things from guests.CONS- PLANNING SERVICE: MEC told us before we signed on that the venue came with wedding planning services, to the point where you could consider the cost of a wedding planner baked into the venue fee. However, they really don't offer that. You are assigned a wedding coordinator, but that person just engages on the things that directly impact MEC (e.g., food selection). I asked our coordinator if she had any planning resources and she simply referred me to The Knot. While our coordinator did do a lot of work as there were many things that the venue had to be looped into, the service they provided was very far from what you'd get from an actual wedding planner. - COST TRANSPARENCY: As is common with a lot of venues, we were nickel and dimed over many things. While perhaps that's to be expected, what made things really frustrating was the lack of transparency we had into what constituted an extra free and how much it cost. It created an enormous amount of stress for me throughout the whole process feeling like I was constantly waiting for them to spring on additional charges or to change the pricing of something we had already decided upon. Some specific examples:-- They changed the cost on us for our corkage fee and late night pizzas.-- They miscommunicated the way in which alcohol gets charged, which if left uncaught would have left us on the hook for more than we wanted-- They tried to charge us a significantly higher price for drapery even though they had previously quoted a much lower price-- They told us we could bring in our own catering for lunch and then surprised us weeks later with two $50 charges for bringing in an outside vendor-- I had to ask them to break out the service charges and taxes in the event order to figure out that they were charging 2% more on the service fee than was in the contract and they were erroneously charging alcohol tax on corkage fees, which resulted in a $1,300 overcharge. They changed it, but I got no apology for the mistakes.If you do decide to go with MEC, I recommend you ask a ton of questions upfront and get everything you can in writing. It is truly a fantastic venue, and MEC runs a world-class operation on the day-of the event, but it is important to understand what exactly they are providing and stay on top of the charges.
Reviewed on 03-12-2017
Bill Quinn (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-11-2017
Wow!! This venue is amazing. We just had our ceremony and wedding reception here on Saturday and we are still on cloud nine!! The space is absolutely beautiful, we were in The Riverside. The staff was amazing, friendly, and accommodating. Our guests have raved about the food and how intimate our space was with still having 200 guests. Our day had the perfect flow with a huge thank you to Becca Jarson!!! Becca was so great through the whole planning process and she was amazing on our wedding day. She made us feel at ease the whole day and she was so organized and helpful. We truly can’t thank her and MEC enough for helping to make our wedding day so perfect and memorable!!
Reviewed on 16-11-2017
Wedding Date 11-11-2017
Wow!! This venue is amazing. We just had our ceremony and wedding reception here on Saturday and we are still on cloud nine!! The space is absolutely beautiful, we were in The Riverside. The staff was amazing, friendly, and accommodating. Our guests have raved about the food and how intimate our space was with still having 200 guests. Our day had the perfect flow with a huge thank you to Becca Jarson!!! Becca was so great through the whole planning process and she was amazing on our wedding day. She made us feel at ease the whole day and she was so organized and helpful. We truly can’t thank her and MEC enough for helping to make our wedding day so perfect and memorable!!
Reviewed on 16-11-2017
Caryn Thor Lesser (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-09-2017
We have no regrets about our decision to have our wedding at The Grand 1858 Room at MEC. The space was beautiful and spacious, with a rustic yet modern feel. We didn't even need to do much decorating because the space really speaks for itself. We especially loved the flow of going from an outdoor ceremony in the patio garden to the cocktail hour in the atrium to the reception in the ballroom. The food was very good, and we appreciated that the chef was receptive to the comments we had after the tasting. Niki, our coordinator, was extremely helpful and receptive throughout the whole process, but she was even more exceptional when it came down to the actual day of. She did an amazing job making sure that everything went smoothly. And she even got the cost estimate almost exactly on the money. We would definitely recommend an MEC wedding.
Reviewed on 08-11-2017
Wedding Date 03-09-2017
We have no regrets about our decision to have our wedding at The Grand 1858 Room at MEC. The space was beautiful and spacious, with a rustic yet modern feel. We didn't even need to do much decorating because the space really speaks for itself. We especially loved the flow of going from an outdoor ceremony in the patio garden to the cocktail hour in the atrium to the reception in the ballroom. The food was very good, and we appreciated that the chef was receptive to the comments we had after the tasting. Niki, our coordinator, was extremely helpful and receptive throughout the whole process, but she was even more exceptional when it came down to the actual day of. She did an amazing job making sure that everything went smoothly. And she even got the cost estimate almost exactly on the money. We would definitely recommend an MEC wedding.
Reviewed on 08-11-2017
Katie Hassemer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-10-2017
The Grand 1858 at the Minneapolis Event Center was the perfect venue for hosting our wedding reception in October! From the first time I looked at the Grand I knew it was exactly what I was looking for, from the rustic beams and string lights, the grand draping, to the amazing conservatory and outdoor garden space. We worked with Jamie throughout our wedding planning process and she was so helpful whenever we had any questions or wanted to make changes to our menu/floor plan. She was super easy to communicate with and she always responded to me very promptly when I contacted her. She made us feel really comfortable and was flexible with the changes we wanted made. The day of our wedding went flawlessly (as far as I knew) and if there were any issues that came up she took care of them without having to ask us. We also got soooo many compliments from our guests on how great the food was, many people told us it was the best wedding food they had ever had and we were equally impressed with our own meals. Overall, I cannot recommend the MEC staff and the Grand 1858 enough for doing such a great job at making our wedding day exactly what we had hoped it would be!
Reviewed on 01-11-2017
Wedding Date 21-10-2017
The Grand 1858 at the Minneapolis Event Center was the perfect venue for hosting our wedding reception in October! From the first time I looked at the Grand I knew it was exactly what I was looking for, from the rustic beams and string lights, the grand draping, to the amazing conservatory and outdoor garden space. We worked with Jamie throughout our wedding planning process and she was so helpful whenever we had any questions or wanted to make changes to our menu/floor plan. She was super easy to communicate with and she always responded to me very promptly when I contacted her. She made us feel really comfortable and was flexible with the changes we wanted made. The day of our wedding went flawlessly (as far as I knew) and if there were any issues that came up she took care of them without having to ask us. We also got soooo many compliments from our guests on how great the food was, many people told us it was the best wedding food they had ever had and we were equally impressed with our own meals. Overall, I cannot recommend the MEC staff and the Grand 1858 enough for doing such a great job at making our wedding day exactly what we had hoped it would be!
Reviewed on 01-11-2017
Laura Marrinan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-09-2017
Our September wedding at The Grand at the Minneapolis Event Centers was everything my husband and I hoped for! The food was amazing, Ionly wish I had eaten more! I loved the butternut squash ravioli, and we heard from guests that it was the best pork loin they'd ever eaten. And if you're picking appetizers go for the bacon wrapped figs! I loved that the space requires so little decoration to make it wonderful. The exposed brick, wood beams and cafe lights are just stunning and the bridal suite is such a beautiful place to get ready. I loved having our ceremony in the Garden and the flow of indoor/outdoor spaces worked wonderfully. It's so nice to have a venue that mixes the city with beautiful outdoor spaces so well. There are so many great photo opportunities around the area without anything being overdone. The staff was just wonderful. Jamie was so accommodating and responsive as we planned our big day. The bartenders brought me the last of my favorite beers right out to me (so thoughtful!), our head table server (I think his name was Paul) was checking on us just the perfect amount and my parents were so thankful for the friendly security guard who helped during the load out time at the end of the evening. Jamie, the bartenders, the serving staff and the doorman/security guard were all so wonderful and kind!
Reviewed on 23-10-2017
Wedding Date 23-09-2017
Our September wedding at The Grand at the Minneapolis Event Centers was everything my husband and I hoped for! The food was amazing, Ionly wish I had eaten more! I loved the butternut squash ravioli, and we heard from guests that it was the best pork loin they'd ever eaten. And if you're picking appetizers go for the bacon wrapped figs! I loved that the space requires so little decoration to make it wonderful. The exposed brick, wood beams and cafe lights are just stunning and the bridal suite is such a beautiful place to get ready. I loved having our ceremony in the Garden and the flow of indoor/outdoor spaces worked wonderfully. It's so nice to have a venue that mixes the city with beautiful outdoor spaces so well. There are so many great photo opportunities around the area without anything being overdone. The staff was just wonderful. Jamie was so accommodating and responsive as we planned our big day. The bartenders brought me the last of my favorite beers right out to me (so thoughtful!), our head table server (I think his name was Paul) was checking on us just the perfect amount and my parents were so thankful for the friendly security guard who helped during the load out time at the end of the evening. Jamie, the bartenders, the serving staff and the doorman/security guard were all so wonderful and kind!
Reviewed on 23-10-2017
Justine Bailey (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-10-2017
I was very happy I chose the Grand for my wedding because the atmosphere, food, and staff were amazing. The location alone is so beautiful you barley need to decorate, and the size is perfect for keeping an intimate but spacious setting. I worked with Jamie, and she was always dependable and fun to work with. I loved that she walked me through each step and was always patient. For such a high stress and emotional industry she really keeps her cool, and I was lucky to work with her. I recommend this location for its beauty and personality. You really get quality in all aspects, and the bridal suites are the best! This place keeps it easy so you aren't running around looking for food vendors or place settings. All in one very gorgeous spot. Plus parking for guests is a breeze and cheap by downtown standards! Thank you Jamie and MEC for all you did for me!
Reviewed on 19-10-2017
Wedding Date 06-10-2017
I was very happy I chose the Grand for my wedding because the atmosphere, food, and staff were amazing. The location alone is so beautiful you barley need to decorate, and the size is perfect for keeping an intimate but spacious setting. I worked with Jamie, and she was always dependable and fun to work with. I loved that she walked me through each step and was always patient. For such a high stress and emotional industry she really keeps her cool, and I was lucky to work with her. I recommend this location for its beauty and personality. You really get quality in all aspects, and the bridal suites are the best! This place keeps it easy so you aren't running around looking for food vendors or place settings. All in one very gorgeous spot. Plus parking for guests is a breeze and cheap by downtown standards! Thank you Jamie and MEC for all you did for me!
Reviewed on 19-10-2017
Amanda W (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-12-2018
Four stars for being a little slower than we would have liked when trying to communicate at the very beginning re: pricing and details. Once we got a particular coordinator assigned it was better.Five stars and above for day of. Jamie, our coordinator did EVERYTHING and was all over any questions or outside vendors and anything else we needed. Other staff we interacted with at the end of the night were also exceptionally nice and helpful. Guests had a good time and so did we.
Reviewed on 11-10-2017
Wedding Date 11-12-2018
Four stars for being a little slower than we would have liked when trying to communicate at the very beginning re: pricing and details. Once we got a particular coordinator assigned it was better.Five stars and above for day of. Jamie, our coordinator did EVERYTHING and was all over any questions or outside vendors and anything else we needed. Other staff we interacted with at the end of the night were also exceptionally nice and helpful. Guests had a good time and so did we.
Reviewed on 11-10-2017
Erin Selzer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-10-2017
My husband and I had our ceremony and reception in their Riverside Room - and WOW! Stunning! The coordinators were amazing! They were so helpful with set up, and they always had a smile on their face! They were ready at any time to help in any way - amazing! Also, we received so many compliments on the space from our guests! Many said it is the prettiest venue they'd seen! Having a locked bridal suite and grooms suite was extremely helpful, and made the day even more special. The food is delicious, and the service is great! Also, they have security watching the doors at all times during your wedding day, and they were really nice. Do be careful with anyone that needs the elevator - you need to make sure you can let them in through the back door that is always locked, just a good thing to know ahead of time! We are so happy we chose MEC!
Reviewed on 11-10-2017
Wedding Date 06-10-2017
My husband and I had our ceremony and reception in their Riverside Room - and WOW! Stunning! The coordinators were amazing! They were so helpful with set up, and they always had a smile on their face! They were ready at any time to help in any way - amazing! Also, we received so many compliments on the space from our guests! Many said it is the prettiest venue they'd seen! Having a locked bridal suite and grooms suite was extremely helpful, and made the day even more special. The food is delicious, and the service is great! Also, they have security watching the doors at all times during your wedding day, and they were really nice. Do be careful with anyone that needs the elevator - you need to make sure you can let them in through the back door that is always locked, just a good thing to know ahead of time! We are so happy we chose MEC!
Reviewed on 11-10-2017
Rachel Williams (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-09-2017
We had the most BEAUTIFUL September wedding at The Grand 1858! Fell in love with the venue instantly. Couldn't have done it without our wedding coordinator, Jamie!! Such an amazing person, unbelievably organized and on top of things we never would have thought of! We're so lucky to have had the opportunity to work with Jamie and have our wedding at MEC!
Reviewed on 29-09-2017
Wedding Date 08-09-2017
We had the most BEAUTIFUL September wedding at The Grand 1858! Fell in love with the venue instantly. Couldn't have done it without our wedding coordinator, Jamie!! Such an amazing person, unbelievably organized and on top of things we never would have thought of! We're so lucky to have had the opportunity to work with Jamie and have our wedding at MEC!
Reviewed on 29-09-2017
Margaret T (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-11-2018
Lovely space for a wedding. My daughter and her new husband had 150 guests which fit very comfortably into the space. The ceremony was outside and flowed nicely into the atrium for cocktails. Dinner was served promptly and was very tasty. Nicki was a delight to work with during the wedding and very responsive throughout the whole wedding planning process. Hats off to Nicki and the staff at the MEC for helping the wedding come off without a hitch!
Reviewed on 05-09-2017
Wedding Date 06-11-2018
Lovely space for a wedding. My daughter and her new husband had 150 guests which fit very comfortably into the space. The ceremony was outside and flowed nicely into the atrium for cocktails. Dinner was served promptly and was very tasty. Nicki was a delight to work with during the wedding and very responsive throughout the whole wedding planning process. Hats off to Nicki and the staff at the MEC for helping the wedding come off without a hitch!
Reviewed on 05-09-2017
Ashley Rodriguez (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-04-2012
We loved working with MEC and having our wedding in The Grand! The process was easy from start to finish, which was a direct result of the staff being very organized. Jamie was our coordinator and did a fantastic job! She was very detail-oriented, yet flexible to make our day perfect. The space itself is so naturally beautiful that it took a lot of pressure off of us to decorate the space (which was one of my favorite things about it!). Our guests also loved it and have continued to comment on it being the perfect size, in a good location with a great ambience. We highly recommend MEC and The Grand!
Reviewed on 17-08-2017
Wedding Date 04-04-2012
We loved working with MEC and having our wedding in The Grand! The process was easy from start to finish, which was a direct result of the staff being very organized. Jamie was our coordinator and did a fantastic job! She was very detail-oriented, yet flexible to make our day perfect. The space itself is so naturally beautiful that it took a lot of pressure off of us to decorate the space (which was one of my favorite things about it!). Our guests also loved it and have continued to comment on it being the perfect size, in a good location with a great ambience. We highly recommend MEC and The Grand!
Reviewed on 17-08-2017
Mike Hektner (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-07-2018
These guys know how to throw a party. Everyone was so helpful! During the ceremony and reception they were on top of everything and worked with us to make sure the event was organized and without interruptions. They even predicted our bar budget within $100 so listen to their planning and scheduling. If there's something you want or need they will go above and beyond to make it happen.
Reviewed on 16-08-2017
Wedding Date 01-07-2018
These guys know how to throw a party. Everyone was so helpful! During the ceremony and reception they were on top of everything and worked with us to make sure the event was organized and without interruptions. They even predicted our bar budget within $100 so listen to their planning and scheduling. If there's something you want or need they will go above and beyond to make it happen.
Reviewed on 16-08-2017
Adrienne Green (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-07-2017
Headline: We loved everything about our wedding, venue included. The space is beautiful (we got married in the Riverside), and the venue was open to any idea I had about how to use the space. We also had a large guest list of about 250, but the room still felt very intimate and special during the ceremony and reception. It was nice to have a venue that took care of catering and provides a coordinator for the process, as well. Guests loved the food! The thing that keeps this from being 5 stars was just some short-comings in terms of our coordinating team on the day-of. During the wedding and reception, there were a few times when I, as the bride, should have been just along for the ride. But I felt like my wedding party or I had to take on giving people direction or making things happen - ushers not knowing where to go, family not knowing about the processional, bartenders not being ready or having enough of them, keeping bathrooms tidy during the reception. I was honestly happy to keep things moving and to an extent, that's what your bridesmaids are there to help with! Overall, I think this is an excellent venue and we're so happy we ended up here. Just be ready to take charge a bit in the process.
Reviewed on 13-08-2017
Wedding Date 08-07-2017
Headline: We loved everything about our wedding, venue included. The space is beautiful (we got married in the Riverside), and the venue was open to any idea I had about how to use the space. We also had a large guest list of about 250, but the room still felt very intimate and special during the ceremony and reception. It was nice to have a venue that took care of catering and provides a coordinator for the process, as well. Guests loved the food! The thing that keeps this from being 5 stars was just some short-comings in terms of our coordinating team on the day-of. During the wedding and reception, there were a few times when I, as the bride, should have been just along for the ride. But I felt like my wedding party or I had to take on giving people direction or making things happen - ushers not knowing where to go, family not knowing about the processional, bartenders not being ready or having enough of them, keeping bathrooms tidy during the reception. I was honestly happy to keep things moving and to an extent, that's what your bridesmaids are there to help with! Overall, I think this is an excellent venue and we're so happy we ended up here. Just be ready to take charge a bit in the process.
Reviewed on 13-08-2017
Kristina Tutewohl (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-05-2017
Best venue, best staff! We can't imagine our day any where else!
Reviewed on 06-08-2017
Wedding Date 28-05-2017
Best venue, best staff! We can't imagine our day any where else!
Reviewed on 06-08-2017
Andrea Binder (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-06-2017
I could not have asked for a better wedding ceremony and reception venue. First of all, the space is absolutely beautiful and provided everything my husband and I could have asked for. Second, we received compliment after compliment from our guests on the space and how it fit so many people so comfortably and how great the food was. And last, but the absolute best, was Niki, the wedding coordinator. SHE WAS SPECTACULAR! Not only is she the most organized person I met throughout the wedding process, but extremely helpful and so accommodating. She made sure our day flowed perfectly from beginning to end and ensured our wedding day was exactly what we had planned. I could not recommend this venue any more; it was by far one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day! Hope you enjoy just as much as we did!
Reviewed on 01-08-2017
Wedding Date 30-06-2017
I could not have asked for a better wedding ceremony and reception venue. First of all, the space is absolutely beautiful and provided everything my husband and I could have asked for. Second, we received compliment after compliment from our guests on the space and how it fit so many people so comfortably and how great the food was. And last, but the absolute best, was Niki, the wedding coordinator. SHE WAS SPECTACULAR! Not only is she the most organized person I met throughout the wedding process, but extremely helpful and so accommodating. She made sure our day flowed perfectly from beginning to end and ensured our wedding day was exactly what we had planned. I could not recommend this venue any more; it was by far one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day! Hope you enjoy just as much as we did!
Reviewed on 01-08-2017
Jennifer Miller (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-06-2017
Minneapolis Event Centers was everything we could have wanted in a reception Venue. The food was exceptional, the staff was helpful and professional, the space was beautiful! We have had tons of compliments from our guests! Niki our wedding coordinator was incredibly helpful every step of the way! The communication leading up to the wedding day was always very timely and well organized! We are so happy we chose Minneapolis Event Centers for our wedding day and would highly recommend it to others!
Reviewed on 24-07-2017
Wedding Date 23-06-2017
Minneapolis Event Centers was everything we could have wanted in a reception Venue. The food was exceptional, the staff was helpful and professional, the space was beautiful! We have had tons of compliments from our guests! Niki our wedding coordinator was incredibly helpful every step of the way! The communication leading up to the wedding day was always very timely and well organized! We are so happy we chose Minneapolis Event Centers for our wedding day and would highly recommend it to others!
Reviewed on 24-07-2017
Jenna Higgins (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-07-2017
Loved working with MEC for our big day! They were super helpful and responsive and did most of the leg work for us (catering, set up, etc)! They also had some great recommendations for other vendors they have worked with and everything worked out perfectly! They made our day a dream come true!
Reviewed on 21-07-2017
Wedding Date 08-07-2017
Loved working with MEC for our big day! They were super helpful and responsive and did most of the leg work for us (catering, set up, etc)! They also had some great recommendations for other vendors they have worked with and everything worked out perfectly! They made our day a dream come true!
Reviewed on 21-07-2017
Natalie Tidholm (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-10-2018
The location itself is beautifully done, there are so many different options for your ceremony and reception. My fiancé and I went to tour all 3 locations within Minneapolis Event Center. The woman we met with to tour the venue was Ashley and she was very informative but not the most \"warm\" towards us and I felt as if it was an inconvenience to her to show us around. I'm sure yours are done numerous times a day so we get it but we were actually very interested in the venue. We sat down to talk about the actual cost of the venue itself as well as catering and we did put ourselves down for a date and we were told by Ashley they she was going to email us more information such as links to their Flickr account and pricing, etc. We have still yet to hear anything from her and since then decided to go with a different venue. It seemed to us as if she didn't think we were seriously considering the venue.
Reviewed on 14-07-2017
Wedding Date 12-10-2018
The location itself is beautifully done, there are so many different options for your ceremony and reception. My fiancé and I went to tour all 3 locations within Minneapolis Event Center. The woman we met with to tour the venue was Ashley and she was very informative but not the most \"warm\" towards us and I felt as if it was an inconvenience to her to show us around. I'm sure yours are done numerous times a day so we get it but we were actually very interested in the venue. We sat down to talk about the actual cost of the venue itself as well as catering and we did put ourselves down for a date and we were told by Ashley they she was going to email us more information such as links to their Flickr account and pricing, etc. We have still yet to hear anything from her and since then decided to go with a different venue. It seemed to us as if she didn't think we were seriously considering the venue.
Reviewed on 14-07-2017
Erin McFarland (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-07-2018
Staff knows what they are doing, they are organized and really great to work with. I would highly reccomend this venue. My day was absolutely perfect.
Reviewed on 09-05-2017
Wedding Date 09-07-2018
Staff knows what they are doing, they are organized and really great to work with. I would highly reccomend this venue. My day was absolutely perfect.
Reviewed on 09-05-2017
Dena Stauffenecker (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-04-2017
We had an amazing event and support throughout the entire process. Our guests had an outstanding time. We always felt we had the perfect balance of support and freedom with the venue and staff. I would highly recommend this venue to any couples.
Reviewed on 17-04-2017
Wedding Date 08-04-2017
We had an amazing event and support throughout the entire process. Our guests had an outstanding time. We always felt we had the perfect balance of support and freedom with the venue and staff. I would highly recommend this venue to any couples.
Reviewed on 17-04-2017
Mandi Kleindl (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-08-2016
Everything about our experience with the MEC was perfect. From our first visit we knew this was the place we were going to be married! We held our entire day there - getting ready, ceremony on the terrace, cocktail hour in the atrium and reception in the ballroom, which was convenient for us and our guests. The planning process was smooth (and I asked a ton of questions!), we received great advice and pricing was clear every step of the way. Every inch of the venue is beautiful and I could not say enough about the staff ... everyone we worked with along the way: Sheila, Niki, Kastina, to the day of staff like our security guard, etc, helped make our wedding day perfect! On top of our experience being fantastic, we received so many compliments from our guests, family and wedding party about the food, the staff and the venue. MEC is the whole package and I'd highly recommend this venue for your big day!
Reviewed on 05-03-2017
Wedding Date 26-08-2016
Everything about our experience with the MEC was perfect. From our first visit we knew this was the place we were going to be married! We held our entire day there - getting ready, ceremony on the terrace, cocktail hour in the atrium and reception in the ballroom, which was convenient for us and our guests. The planning process was smooth (and I asked a ton of questions!), we received great advice and pricing was clear every step of the way. Every inch of the venue is beautiful and I could not say enough about the staff ... everyone we worked with along the way: Sheila, Niki, Kastina, to the day of staff like our security guard, etc, helped make our wedding day perfect! On top of our experience being fantastic, we received so many compliments from our guests, family and wedding party about the food, the staff and the venue. MEC is the whole package and I'd highly recommend this venue for your big day!
Reviewed on 05-03-2017
Kathryn Evans (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-01-2017
We loved our experience working with the Minneapolis Event Center group. We had multiple planning sessions with experienced wedding professionals. We were kept up to date and received updated cost estimates and details once our meetings were concluded--helpful for any budgeted event! We both really enjoyed the bride and groom suites for getting ready, so nice to bring everything there, lock it up and not have to worry! The day of our event went so smoothly and Niki and her team were so lovely to work with. We received many complements on how beautiful the space was, how organized everything was and specifically how hot the food was when it was brought out! Perhaps not the norm when preparing a meal for 175 people! We would recommend the MEC to anyone who asks and if I would have to do it all over again....we would still choose the MEC Grand Ballroom!
Reviewed on 15-02-2017
Wedding Date 28-01-2017
We loved our experience working with the Minneapolis Event Center group. We had multiple planning sessions with experienced wedding professionals. We were kept up to date and received updated cost estimates and details once our meetings were concluded--helpful for any budgeted event! We both really enjoyed the bride and groom suites for getting ready, so nice to bring everything there, lock it up and not have to worry! The day of our event went so smoothly and Niki and her team were so lovely to work with. We received many complements on how beautiful the space was, how organized everything was and specifically how hot the food was when it was brought out! Perhaps not the norm when preparing a meal for 175 people! We would recommend the MEC to anyone who asks and if I would have to do it all over again....we would still choose the MEC Grand Ballroom!
Reviewed on 15-02-2017
David Stickney (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-12-2016
We cannot say enough about how wonderfully awesome Minneapolis Event Center is including the exceptional staff! Our wedding vision was brought to life (inducing a customized menu, indoor yard games, and anything else we asked for) working with Niki and Sheila and their referrals for other services such as decor, flowers, DJ, hotel, and transportation. They are true professionals and the best at what they do! We had high confidence that we were in good hands the entire process and our wedding day could not have run more smoothly. Working with Niki and Sheila was so much fun, they are wonderful people, and they brought joy and laughter to the process. Our ceremony was downstairs in the boardroom and our reception was upstairs in the Riverside room. We continue to get complements on how \"stunning\" the location was and how fun the wedding was for our guests. On our honeymoon, we asked each other if we would've changed anything, and it's a great feeling to feel we had the exact wedding we would've wanted and to not wish we could've changed something. It truly was the best day ever:) THANK YOU! Kenzie & David, December 2016 wedding
Reviewed on 01-01-2017
Wedding Date 10-12-2016
We cannot say enough about how wonderfully awesome Minneapolis Event Center is including the exceptional staff! Our wedding vision was brought to life (inducing a customized menu, indoor yard games, and anything else we asked for) working with Niki and Sheila and their referrals for other services such as decor, flowers, DJ, hotel, and transportation. They are true professionals and the best at what they do! We had high confidence that we were in good hands the entire process and our wedding day could not have run more smoothly. Working with Niki and Sheila was so much fun, they are wonderful people, and they brought joy and laughter to the process. Our ceremony was downstairs in the boardroom and our reception was upstairs in the Riverside room. We continue to get complements on how \"stunning\" the location was and how fun the wedding was for our guests. On our honeymoon, we asked each other if we would've changed anything, and it's a great feeling to feel we had the exact wedding we would've wanted and to not wish we could've changed something. It truly was the best day ever:) THANK YOU! Kenzie & David, December 2016 wedding
Reviewed on 01-01-2017
Hannah Graffunder (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-09-2016
We had our wedding at Minneapolis Event Center this past September in the Riverside room. We have nothing but fabulous things to say about the venue, it's staff, and the amazing food! Niki, our coordinator, was a blast to work with, and we felt as if she put forth so much time and effort to help the day go perfectly. Thank you MEC for a fabulous day--we had so many compliments about the venue!!
Reviewed on 21-11-2016
Wedding Date 17-09-2016
We had our wedding at Minneapolis Event Center this past September in the Riverside room. We have nothing but fabulous things to say about the venue, it's staff, and the amazing food! Niki, our coordinator, was a blast to work with, and we felt as if she put forth so much time and effort to help the day go perfectly. Thank you MEC for a fabulous day--we had so many compliments about the venue!!
Reviewed on 21-11-2016
Amy Conradi (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-06-2016
We could not have been happier with our selection of Minneapolis Event Center for our reception venue! It was truly a stunning venue and the outdoor patio area added a special touch on our beautiful June wedding day. The MEC staff was also great and made the whole process as stress-free as possible! I would highly recommend this venue, especially for someone that is looking for a venue that will take care of a lot of the details for them.
Reviewed on 20-11-2016
Wedding Date 18-06-2016
We could not have been happier with our selection of Minneapolis Event Center for our reception venue! It was truly a stunning venue and the outdoor patio area added a special touch on our beautiful June wedding day. The MEC staff was also great and made the whole process as stress-free as possible! I would highly recommend this venue, especially for someone that is looking for a venue that will take care of a lot of the details for them.
Reviewed on 20-11-2016
Jessie McCourt (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-08-2016
Great space, staff, value-awesome venue!
Reviewed on 20-11-2016
Wedding Date 13-08-2016
Great space, staff, value-awesome venue!
Reviewed on 20-11-2016
Allison Smith (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-12-2017
We had our wedding on 7/23/16 at MEC and I truly can't speak any more highly of the team and space. We were in the Grand Space and it was flawless - the staff was kind, respectful and really went above and beyond to make sure everyone had an unforgettable night. We ended up having to move the ceremony inside vs. the courtyard but our coordinator, Kastina, was super patient in letting us wait until later in the day to give the final decision. Even though the rain kept us inside, it did not put a damper on our day at all! Kastina and the team moved quickly to get everything set up and it looked so beautiful! Instant tears, I tell ya. :) In the evening the weather cleared and we even got to enjoy the annual Aquatennial fireworks in the area - how magical is that!? I am so so over-the-moon pleased with our day and couldn't be happier that we chose to have our big day at MEC! Wendy, Kastina and the rest of the team: Thank you, thank you for everything!!!
Reviewed on 31-10-2016
Wedding Date 31-12-2017
We had our wedding on 7/23/16 at MEC and I truly can't speak any more highly of the team and space. We were in the Grand Space and it was flawless - the staff was kind, respectful and really went above and beyond to make sure everyone had an unforgettable night. We ended up having to move the ceremony inside vs. the courtyard but our coordinator, Kastina, was super patient in letting us wait until later in the day to give the final decision. Even though the rain kept us inside, it did not put a damper on our day at all! Kastina and the team moved quickly to get everything set up and it looked so beautiful! Instant tears, I tell ya. :) In the evening the weather cleared and we even got to enjoy the annual Aquatennial fireworks in the area - how magical is that!? I am so so over-the-moon pleased with our day and couldn't be happier that we chose to have our big day at MEC! Wendy, Kastina and the rest of the team: Thank you, thank you for everything!!!
Reviewed on 31-10-2016
Monique Romane (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-10-2016
I am not sure where to even begin. The Minneapolis event center was the only place that my now husband and I walked into and felt like we could get married there. Then we met the event team and we were sold! The service, the attention to detail and the team's ability to make us feel like we were the only clients they were supporting was amazing! And I haven't even started talking about the space. We had our entire wedding in the Grand-- ceremony on the patio, cocktails in the atrium and dinner/dancing in the main room. The event center is a gorgeous mix of modern and historic-- yet you can make it your own and it looks superb in photos! If you were thinking about getting married or planning your next big event be sure to plan it with amazing team at the Minneapolis Event Center!!
Reviewed on 27-10-2016
Wedding Date 14-10-2016
I am not sure where to even begin. The Minneapolis event center was the only place that my now husband and I walked into and felt like we could get married there. Then we met the event team and we were sold! The service, the attention to detail and the team's ability to make us feel like we were the only clients they were supporting was amazing! And I haven't even started talking about the space. We had our entire wedding in the Grand-- ceremony on the patio, cocktails in the atrium and dinner/dancing in the main room. The event center is a gorgeous mix of modern and historic-- yet you can make it your own and it looks superb in photos! If you were thinking about getting married or planning your next big event be sure to plan it with amazing team at the Minneapolis Event Center!!
Reviewed on 27-10-2016
Sally Hopper (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-11-2017
I got married 9/3/16 at the MEC. Everything was perfect. We reserved the date last year with Wendy, one of the managers. She is knowledgeable, patient, and very well organized. Niki was our direct event planner. I cannot say enough about her professionalism in the months before our wedding and her sheet awesomeness the day of. Our 300-guest ceremony was held on their beautiful patio at 5 and it was gorgeous. Beautiful landscaping, tons of greenery, and lights around every tree... all provided by the venue. Though we had to get an outside caterer to make 300 Chinese meals, we were lucky enough to have the MEC make our appetizers for cocktail hour. Ridiculously good! The venue is beautiful with a ton of great photo locations nearby, the food is amazing, and the staff is the best of the best.
Reviewed on 09-09-2016
Wedding Date 09-11-2017
I got married 9/3/16 at the MEC. Everything was perfect. We reserved the date last year with Wendy, one of the managers. She is knowledgeable, patient, and very well organized. Niki was our direct event planner. I cannot say enough about her professionalism in the months before our wedding and her sheet awesomeness the day of. Our 300-guest ceremony was held on their beautiful patio at 5 and it was gorgeous. Beautiful landscaping, tons of greenery, and lights around every tree... all provided by the venue. Though we had to get an outside caterer to make 300 Chinese meals, we were lucky enough to have the MEC make our appetizers for cocktail hour. Ridiculously good! The venue is beautiful with a ton of great photo locations nearby, the food is amazing, and the staff is the best of the best.
Reviewed on 09-09-2016
Brad Hanson (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-11-2017
We just had the best experience possible as our daughter just got married at the Minneapolis Event Center with the reception at The Riverside. The location and the venue are outstanding. Open area, windows all around with vaulted ceiling in the middle of the dance floor with LED lighting, amazing. The bar views overlook the river and the lights of downtown Minneapolis. Great opportunities for wedding pictures with the backdrop of the Stone Arch Bridge, the downtown skyline and the renovated buildings of St Anthony Main.. But the key to any event are the people who do all the work to make everything go smoothly. Sheila Cachuela was our planner and it couldn't have gone better. She listened to what we envisioned and made all the right suggestions to make it a perfect day. The event staff were excellent, responsive, smiling, and I think they were having as much fun as we were. We had our wedding below the Riverside room in one of their banquet areas. Initially we were going elsewhere but the hassle of transporting everybody(especially the grandparents) to different venues didn't make sense. The bride and groom changing rooms are very good. Having the wedding there just made everybody relax and not worry about trying to hurry to get to the next venue. Good idea. We had a private dinner for family and close friends after the ceremony. Food was great, the service was better. Afterwards, walked upstairs to the reception and the party began. This is a must see venue.
Reviewed on 05-09-2016
Wedding Date 05-11-2017
We just had the best experience possible as our daughter just got married at the Minneapolis Event Center with the reception at The Riverside. The location and the venue are outstanding. Open area, windows all around with vaulted ceiling in the middle of the dance floor with LED lighting, amazing. The bar views overlook the river and the lights of downtown Minneapolis. Great opportunities for wedding pictures with the backdrop of the Stone Arch Bridge, the downtown skyline and the renovated buildings of St Anthony Main.. But the key to any event are the people who do all the work to make everything go smoothly. Sheila Cachuela was our planner and it couldn't have gone better. She listened to what we envisioned and made all the right suggestions to make it a perfect day. The event staff were excellent, responsive, smiling, and I think they were having as much fun as we were. We had our wedding below the Riverside room in one of their banquet areas. Initially we were going elsewhere but the hassle of transporting everybody(especially the grandparents) to different venues didn't make sense. The bride and groom changing rooms are very good. Having the wedding there just made everybody relax and not worry about trying to hurry to get to the next venue. Good idea. We had a private dinner for family and close friends after the ceremony. Food was great, the service was better. Afterwards, walked upstairs to the reception and the party began. This is a must see venue.
Reviewed on 05-09-2016
Kasey Noll (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-11-2014
As a wedding photographer I have to say WOW. Just WOW. This venue is just a joy to work at every single time. I LOVE the atmosphere, the staff, and the guests just genuinely love the environment as well. I cannot recommend this place enough!!! (Oh and it is stunning in photographs).
Reviewed on 29-08-2016
Wedding Date 07-11-2014
As a wedding photographer I have to say WOW. Just WOW. This venue is just a joy to work at every single time. I LOVE the atmosphere, the staff, and the guests just genuinely love the environment as well. I cannot recommend this place enough!!! (Oh and it is stunning in photographs).
Reviewed on 29-08-2016
Laura Follett (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-05-2016
Absolutely wonderful! Niki was fantastic as was all of the staff. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 15-08-2016
Wedding Date 07-05-2016
Absolutely wonderful! Niki was fantastic as was all of the staff. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 15-08-2016
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-09-2017
A beautiful wedding venue! We had an Asian banquet style reception in the Riverside Room and everything was more than I could ask for. Wendy and Kastina were integral in making sure our reception of 350 people and 8 dinner courses with open bar was run smoothly through great communication and talent. We had people from here, California, Louisiana and Texas tell us how beautiful the room was and how wonderful the servers and bartenders were throughout the night. Jeff, our personal server, was amazing and made sure our drinks were always full. We can't forget about the great security guys either! So if you're looking for a reception that accepts outside asian food catering (we using Events by Michael Wong), requires minimal decor to look great (has a beautiful chandelier, chiavari chairs, and colored lighting), is in a great Minneapolis location, and has full service venue coordination- I would say book this place. Worth every penny!
Reviewed on 19-07-2016
Wedding Date 19-09-2017
A beautiful wedding venue! We had an Asian banquet style reception in the Riverside Room and everything was more than I could ask for. Wendy and Kastina were integral in making sure our reception of 350 people and 8 dinner courses with open bar was run smoothly through great communication and talent. We had people from here, California, Louisiana and Texas tell us how beautiful the room was and how wonderful the servers and bartenders were throughout the night. Jeff, our personal server, was amazing and made sure our drinks were always full. We can't forget about the great security guys either! So if you're looking for a reception that accepts outside asian food catering (we using Events by Michael Wong), requires minimal decor to look great (has a beautiful chandelier, chiavari chairs, and colored lighting), is in a great Minneapolis location, and has full service venue coordination- I would say book this place. Worth every penny!
Reviewed on 19-07-2016
Annie Matthews (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-06-2016
My lovely husband and I recently had our wedding reception at MEC Riverside, and it was an absolute dream! In the planning phases we worked directly with Niki, who was incredible. She was able to make our dreams happen by way of the attentive staff at MEC. We received complements from our guests throughout the evening and the following days; they remarked on the the efficient bar set up, the delicious food, and the atmosphere (which was seriously magic, we had the prettiest and most romantic cocktail hour, dinner and speeches, but once the dancing started it turned into party central!) Our wedding day was legitimately our BEST DAY EVER and a big part of it was Minneapolis Event Centers!
Reviewed on 21-06-2016
Wedding Date 11-06-2016
My lovely husband and I recently had our wedding reception at MEC Riverside, and it was an absolute dream! In the planning phases we worked directly with Niki, who was incredible. She was able to make our dreams happen by way of the attentive staff at MEC. We received complements from our guests throughout the evening and the following days; they remarked on the the efficient bar set up, the delicious food, and the atmosphere (which was seriously magic, we had the prettiest and most romantic cocktail hour, dinner and speeches, but once the dancing started it turned into party central!) Our wedding day was legitimately our BEST DAY EVER and a big part of it was Minneapolis Event Centers!
Reviewed on 21-06-2016
Jennifer Garske (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-04-2016
MEC has far exceeded our expectations. We booked our wedding and reception with the venue while in the midst of the construction with little seen of what was to come of the space. The venue turned out absolutely gorgeous with a mix of modern and historical esthetic. The bridal and groom's suits turned out so beautiful and not to mention the restrooms even! The staff and especially Niki (our event planner) went above and beyond to ensure our whole day went smoothly. We had about 340 guests and there was no doubt in our minds that Niki was going to manage it to the end. We still get comments on how amazing the food was, how beautiful the venue was, and especially how impressed guests were with the details of the staff. Every door was opened and every guest was greeted with a friendly face. We could not be any happier than we are with MEC!
Reviewed on 21-06-2016
Wedding Date 02-04-2016
MEC has far exceeded our expectations. We booked our wedding and reception with the venue while in the midst of the construction with little seen of what was to come of the space. The venue turned out absolutely gorgeous with a mix of modern and historical esthetic. The bridal and groom's suits turned out so beautiful and not to mention the restrooms even! The staff and especially Niki (our event planner) went above and beyond to ensure our whole day went smoothly. We had about 340 guests and there was no doubt in our minds that Niki was going to manage it to the end. We still get comments on how amazing the food was, how beautiful the venue was, and especially how impressed guests were with the details of the staff. Every door was opened and every guest was greeted with a friendly face. We could not be any happier than we are with MEC!
Reviewed on 21-06-2016
Chelsea Greiling (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-06-2016
MEC was my wedding venue and I would not have wanted it any other way! The night went so smoothly because of our coordinator Niki! The bridal suite is so beautiful and was such a fun area for my and my bridesmaids to relax and get pretty for the big day! We loved everything about this venue!
Reviewed on 21-06-2016
Wedding Date 10-06-2016
MEC was my wedding venue and I would not have wanted it any other way! The night went so smoothly because of our coordinator Niki! The bridal suite is so beautiful and was such a fun area for my and my bridesmaids to relax and get pretty for the big day! We loved everything about this venue!
Reviewed on 21-06-2016
Katie Wood (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-05-2016
My husband and I searched and searched for the right venue. We came across this new venue that was to be finished the year were getting married in one of our favorite parts of Minneapolis. We ended up taking the risk and booking the MEC-Riverside room when it was un finished. We could not have been happier we made that choice. The space was perfect. We chose to use the pink and white bridal suite to get ready in, the Boardroom for cocktail hour and the Riverside room for our ceremony and reception. Each room we used was perfectly done. Their venue design team definitely did not disappoint. Once we booked the space and were assigned a wedding coordinator I knew our wedding and experience would be perfect. We worked with Niki and she treated us and our family so well. She is so professional, put together, and knows what she is doing. The moment we met her she put us at ease. She catered to our schedule, walked us through every detail(multiple times:) ), and on the day of, was our saving grace. I had multiple family members come up to me and tell me how wonderful our wedding coordinator was. She coordinated the vendors the day of and helped my bridal party and family stay on schedule the whole day. She even went above and beyond and stayed till the very end of the wedding to make sure the whole night went off with our a hitch.Overall I would recommend her and this venue a thousand times over. We loved every minute of our wedding and truly had the time of our lives.
Reviewed on 21-06-2016
100 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.85 out of 5.0Wedding Date 21-05-2016
My husband and I searched and searched for the right venue. We came across this new venue that was to be finished the year were getting married in one of our favorite parts of Minneapolis. We ended up taking the risk and booking the MEC-Riverside room when it was un finished. We could not have been happier we made that choice. The space was perfect. We chose to use the pink and white bridal suite to get ready in, the Boardroom for cocktail hour and the Riverside room for our ceremony and reception. Each room we used was perfectly done. Their venue design team definitely did not disappoint. Once we booked the space and were assigned a wedding coordinator I knew our wedding and experience would be perfect. We worked with Niki and she treated us and our family so well. She is so professional, put together, and knows what she is doing. The moment we met her she put us at ease. She catered to our schedule, walked us through every detail(multiple times:) ), and on the day of, was our saving grace. I had multiple family members come up to me and tell me how wonderful our wedding coordinator was. She coordinated the vendors the day of and helped my bridal party and family stay on schedule the whole day. She even went above and beyond and stayed till the very end of the wedding to make sure the whole night went off with our a hitch.Overall I would recommend her and this venue a thousand times over. We loved every minute of our wedding and truly had the time of our lives.
Reviewed on 21-06-2016
Contact Info for The Grand 1858 at Minneapolis Event Centers
| Contact | Value |
|---|---|
| https://facebook.com/minneapoliseventcenters | |
| X (Twitter) | The Grand 1858 at Minneapolis Event Centers |
| entourageeventsgroup | |
| minneapoliseventcenters | |
| Website | entourageeventsgroup.com |
| Phone | (612) 564-3777 |
| Address | 212 2nd Street SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55414 |
| info@thentourage.com |
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