When you think of getting married - specifically <b>before</b> getting married - you think bachelor party or bachelorette party. There's even a party to celebrate the engagement! Parties are fun, aren't they! Start planning your party below:http://minneapolis-st-paul.perfectweddingguide.com/all//wedding-celebrations/parties//Eagan&rsquo;s only four-star hotel provides an elegant location for any type of event. With two fireplaces, full bar, and outdoor patio complimenting your reception, this unique venue will provide both you and your guests a memorable evening.http://minneapolis-st-paul.perfectweddingguide.com/all/wedding-celebrations/wedding-reception-venues/crowne-plaza-minneapolis-airport-eagan/19142/The Grand Hotel Minneapolis combines elegance with world-class accomomodations and an incomparable level of personal service. With exclusive use of the banquet facilities, you and your guests will have the undivided aattention of our entire staff. 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On-site Catering Will Have Your Guests Raving!From a light luncheon, to a pizza buffet, to a candlelit, sit-down dinner, your wish is our command! We Make Planning a Breeze.Our expert staff will make sure you’re satisfied every step along the way to your wedding day. Throughout your event, members of our staff will be close at hand, ready to keep things moving smoothly and effortlessly. Because you have more important things to do! "The food was exceptional—not just yummy, but beautifully presented. Anything we needed we had—even before we knew it. My husband and I were able to sit back and totally enjoy the evening!" Susan M., Cohasset, MN "The staff was exceptional—courteous and responsive during the event. All our guests who commented told us the food was excellent and the location lovely." Bryan W., Coon Rapids, MNhttp://minneapolis-st-paul.perfectweddingguide.com/all/wedding-celebrations/wedding-reception-venues/earle-brown-heritage-center/15090/At Apples we take creating your beautiful and memorable celebration to heart. Our award-winning catering is famous for its cuisine, creativity, presentation and service. Apples has developed a reputation as the finest fare around, and is not only ISES award-winning, but has even been featured on Food Network&rsquo;s "Best of Catering" show. Let us help make your big day fabulous with one of our signature Wedding Celebration menus or work with one of our event consultants to design a custom menu to reflect your style and taste. Apples Catering is a part of the Mintáhoe family of hospitality businesses which includes Perfect Host Catering & Special Events—your top choice for classic fare, Mintáhoe Beverage Services, and memorable spaces such as Nicollet Island Pavilion, the Minneapolis Central Library, the Minnesota Boat Club, the Château at Medicine Lake. Additionally, Mintáhoe is the exclusive caterer aboard the Padelford Riverboats.http://minneapolis-st-paul.perfectweddingguide.com/all/cakes-catering/caterers/apples-catering/15848/Nestled on the banks of the river across from downtown Minneapolis and surrounded by beautiful park grounds, historic Nicollet Island Pavilion is one of the most enchanting venues in the Twin Cities. The stately Pavilion can seat 500 guests for an elegant wedding reception dinner, or up to 1500 for a more casual cocktail-style reception. The award-winning pavilion offers outdoor options that are limitless—no matter the season. A spacious patio offers vistas of the downtown Minneapolis cityscape and the Stone Arch Bridge. A large permanent tent shelters the patio area and is perfect for dancing, mingling, dining and even your wedding ceremony. Beautifully restored and enhanced with modern amenities, this venue offers ambience and functionality few can match!Mintáhoe Hospitality Group is proud to manage Nicollet Island Pavilion, and to offer clients award-winning custom catering, event planning and memorable spaces for every occasion. The Mintáhoe family of hospitality businesses includes Apples Catering, Perfect Host Catering & Special Events, Mintáhoe Beverage Services, the Minneapolis Central Library, the Minnesota Boat Club and the Château at Medicine Lake. 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Additionally, Mintahoe is the exclusive caterer aboard the Padelford Riverboats.http://minneapolis-st-paul.perfectweddingguide.com/all/cakes-catering/caterers/picnics-plus/29572/http://minneapolis-st-paul.perfectweddingguide.com/all/cakes-catering/caterers/applewood-catering/29388/Enjoy the Beauty of the Outdoors with All the Comforts of the Indoors! Woodbury Central Park offers the convenience of; holding both your wedding ceremony and reception at the same unique location, affordable pricing, a great location only ten minutes from St. Paul, an ample amount of free parking, unbeatable service with a personal touch and best of all you can choose your favorite Minnesota licensed caterer to serve the food at your event! The weather is always gorgeous inside Central Park! Our stunning indoor park area offers lush green trees and plants, a sixteen foot waterfall, extensive landscaping, stone trails, and a bridge overlooking a flowing stream. A private rental of our spacious facility includes indoor and outdoor options for your ceremony and reception that can accommodate up to 250 guests. For more information or to schedule a personalized tour of one of the most serene, unique, and well received wedding venues the Twin Cities has to offer contact Blaine at 651-714-3586.http://minneapolis-st-paul.perfectweddingguide.com/all/wedding-celebrations/wedding-reception-venues/city-of-woodbury-central-park/30261/The A.G. Hill Ballroom, at Macalester College, is beautifully highlighted by natural light and provides an elegant location for your wedding reception. A grand stairwell leads guests to the bright, open and contemporary ballroom, a wonderful location for receptions of up to 350 guests. Our ourstanding catering service by Bon Appetit is sure to impress your guests and our staff will work with you to be make sure your big day is everything you want it to be. As an affordable reception site, your rental fee includes the use of our in-house audio/visual equipment, a baby grand piano and free parking for your guests in campus parking lots. http://minneapolis-st-paul.perfectweddingguide.com/all/wedding-celebrations/wedding-reception-venues/ag-hill-ballroom-at-macalester-college/30154/Minneapolis- 612.288.0138. Located at 1204 Harmon Pl., 55403St. Paul- 651.772.4388. Located at 2728 Gannon Rd., 55116Eden Prairie- 952.934.9463. Located at 7711 Mitchell Rd., 55344Maple Grove- 763.494.3466. Located at 12650 Elm Creek Blvd., 55369Burnsville- 952.892.7272. Located at 14300 Burnhaven Dr., 55306 Celebrate your upcoming wedding by holding your shower, bachelorette party or rehearsal dinner at Buca di Beppo. Buca gets to the heart of fresh Italian cooking with classics like Lasagna, Fettuccine Alfredo or Spaghetti with our famous half-pound meatballs! Our variety of wines and full bar complement our flavorful dishes. Try our house specialties - Buca Wicker Basket Chianti or Peach Bellini. We serve family-style portions intended for sharing by the entire table and offer group menus and banquet packages. We can accommodate groups of 3 to 300 and have a variety of private and semi-private rooms. Buca has a vibrant and vintage atmosphere making each celebration unique. The outgoing staff and delicious food are sure to keep the celebration energetic and fun. Keep the conversation flowing by admiring the walls covered in vintage family photos and candid shots of Italian-American icons such as Sophia Loren and Joe DiMaggio. Enjoy listening to the tunes of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin while you’re sitting at a table with your family and friends. Buca is the perfect place for great Italian food and fun! Choose Buca for a memorable bridal event. Visit bucadibeppo.com for hours, menus and directions. Our full menu is available To Go. Ask about our Large Party Pans, perfect for celebrating at home!http://minneapolis-st-paul.perfectweddingguide.com/all/wedding-celebrations/parties/bachelorette/buca-di-beppo-italian-restaurant/29557/Fulfill your wedding dreams and create a lifetime of memories at 490 Summit; whre history and hospitality meet. At 490 Summit we combine old world charm with world class sevice, creating an experience your guests will cherish. Our receptions are customized to meet your unique needs. We include complete catering with gourmet cuisine, fresh flowers, lines, silver service, dance floor, beautiful grounds and bar facilites, all highlighted by the historic ambiance of the building itself. Make your dreams come true at 490 Summit.http://minneapolis-st-paul.perfectweddingguide.com/all/wedding-celebrations/wedding-reception-venues/490-summit-catering-reception-site/23737/The elegance and style of Palomino Private Dining creates an ideal setting for your rehearsal dinner or wedding reception. The Private Dining Room boasts a rich marble bar, floor to ceiling windows and the same delectable menu and caring, attentive service that you&rsquo;ve come to expect from Palomino. The LaSalle Plaza Atrium is a beautiful and unique option for a smaller ceremony.http://minneapolis-st-paul.perfectweddingguide.com/all/wedding-celebrations/rehearsal-dinners/palomino-restaurant/29060/Classic Rosewood Inn and Spa is a National Register 1880 Queen Anne nestled in a historic district just four blocks from Downtown Hastings, Minnesota, and offers distinctive accommodations with a relaxed elegance. Historic Hastings, with its small town warmth coupled with an abundance of natural waterways (three rivers and two lakes), makes the Inn and town seem like a far away oasis. Yet Hastings is only 30 minutes from St. Paul, Minneapolis, the International Airport and the Mall of America.The magic at Classic Rosewood extends to the food with primarily local ingredients and organics. Guests often are surprised that a town this size would have such abundant local farm markets and an active co-op. Hastings is also surrounded by successful farms with local berries, apples, and even vineyardsFamous for serving breakfast to guests&rsquo; schedule and choice of private table or room service, the innkeepers also offer full dinner options and a "help yourself" pantry. Here there is no limit to homemade cookies or ice cream. Fine groom dinners have eased a couple into their wedding day as the inn gives families a chance to relax and unwind. Also the inn has served girlfriends gathering for a shower or bachelorette overnight.And sweet intimate weddings of 20-40 guests have graced the divine romantic spaces with ceremonies in the library, parlor or even the rose garden. Many guests over the years come back to Classic Rosewood just to hibernate. Imagine the offer of in-suite and on site spa service, unlimited fireside tub time (seven of the eight rooms have double whirlpool and wood burning fireplace) and the famous never empty cookie jar.Yes traditions are born here at Classic Rosewood as it is a special place where guests become perennials. The innkeepers also offer two historic condos for family and friends in town for the wedding for a week or more. http://minneapolis-st-paul.perfectweddingguide.com/all/honeymoon-travel/destination-weddings/classic-rosewood-inn-and-spa/29236/Perfect Host Catering & Special Events has been offering the best in classic catering since 1993!From creative buffets that become the centerpiece of the room to plated meals and bountiful family style presentations Perfect Host offers an array of options to make your reception a hit. With Perfect Host’s trademark of excellence in full-service catering at a moderate price, it&rsquo;s certain to please your guest’s palates, and your pocketbook! By offering great food and great service, Perfect Host is quite simply, perfect.Perfect Host Catering & Special Events is a part of the Mintáhoe family of hospitality businesses which includes Apples Catering—your top choice for creative cuisine reflecting culinary currents, Mintáhoe Beverage Services, and memorable spaces such as Nicollet Island Pavilion, the Minneapolis Central Library, the Minnesota Boat Club and the Château at Medicine Lake. Additionally, Mintáhoe is the exclusive caterer aboard the Padelford Riverboats.http://minneapolis-st-paul.perfectweddingguide.com/all/cakes-catering/caterers/perfect-host-catering/15849/Located on lovely Raspberry Island, this historic location has been home to Minnesota’s oldest athletic institution since 1870. This riverside venue features breathtaking views of the Capital City skyline, the Wabasha Street Bridge and the Mighty Mississippi. Enjoy the incredible ambience from an outdoor veranda that offers additional space for seating or mingling.Inside, the Boat Club is adorned with antique furnishings accented by period lighting and a beautiful wooden-beamed ceiling. This warm and inviting space is made for entertaining and can seat as many as 150 guests for an elegant sit-down dinner or host up to 200 for a more causal, standing cocktail-style event.Mintáhoe Hospitality Group is proud to be the exclusive provider of food and beverage services at the Minnesota Boat Club, and to offer clients award-winning custom catering, event planning and memorable spaces for every occasion. The Mintáhoe family of hospitality businesses includes Apples Catering, Perfect Host Catering & Special Events, Mintáhoe Beverage Services, Nicollet Island Pavilion, the Minneapolis Central Library and the Château at Medicine Lake. Additionally, Mintáhoe is the exclusive caterer aboard the Padelford Riverboats.http://minneapolis-st-paul.perfectweddingguide.com/all/wedding-celebrations/wedding-reception-venues/minnesota-boat-club-on-raspberry-island/23114/Historic St. Anthony Main Event Centre is located along the scenic Mississippi Riverfront with breathtaking views of the Minneapolis skyline. This versatile venue is snuggled by cobblestone roads and a rich neighborhood history. The venue offers three stories of original brick and stone character, lending itself perfectly to almost any vision. The picturesque Stone-Arch Bridge and St. Anthony Falls are just a stroll away. Your guests will be welcomed by the vibrant activity all year along the Riverfront. There are a number of hotels nearby and several offer shuttle service for your guests.St. Anthony Main Event Centre is catered exclusively by Three Sons Signature Cuisine -- offering By Design Catering and Event Planning. Our Event Coordinators will assist you with every detail to ensure a flawless and stress-free event while our talented and award-winning chefs provide meals that are sure to please.Enjoy the journey.http://minneapolis-st-paul.perfectweddingguide.com/all/wedding-celebrations/wedding-reception-venues/st-anthony-main-event-centre/21979/Located in charming Medicine Lake, the Château is your ideal relaxed retreat within minutes of downtown Minneapolis. Gorgeous natural landscaping surrounds the Château’s private three-acre setting. Your guests can enjoy mingling amidst the peaceful outdoor surroundings from the Château’s spacious patio and grounds, which include space for a lovely outdoor ceremony.Inside, the Château’s recently renovated interiors feature elegant fireplaces, rich woodwork, window-lined walls, radiant skylights and a built-in custom dance floor. As many as 230 guests can enjoy a seated dinner at this exceptional venue.Mintáhoe Hospitality Group is proud to operate the Château at Medicine Lake, and to offer clients award-winning custom catering, event planning and memorable spaces for every occasion. The Mintáhoe family of hospitality businesses includes Apples Catering, Perfect Host Catering & Special Events, Mintáhoe Beverage Services, Nicollet Island Pavilion, the Minneapolis Central Library and the Minnesota Boat Club. Additionally, Mintáhoe is the exclusive caterer aboard the Padelford Riverboats.http://minneapolis-st-paul.perfectweddingguide.com/all/wedding-celebrations/wedding-reception-venues/chateau-at-medicine-lake/23119/Style and elegance define the internationally acclaimed Minneapolis Central Library. Upon its 2006 debut this Cesar Pelli-designed space instantly became a Twin Cities landmark. 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Additionally, Mintáhoe is the exclusive caterer aboard the Padelford Riverboats.http://minneapolis-st-paul.perfectweddingguide.com/all/wedding-celebrations/wedding-reception-venues/minneapolis-central-library/23116/ http://minneapolis-st-paul.perfectweddingguide.com/all/wedding-celebrations/bridal-showers/maplewood-community-center/25565/Experience the beauty and elegance of the historic Minneapolis City Hall and Hennepin County Courthouse. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this turn-of-the-century building features Richardsonian Romanesque architecture, a 345-foot clock tower, a five-story, marble-sheathed Rotunda adorned with 37 stained glass windows, and more!Conveniently located in downtown Minneapolis with easy access to hotels and parking, the City Hall and Courthouse offers an exceptional setting for your wedding ceremony, reception, or other special event.Site Amenities Include: • Banquet capacity of up to 275 guests • Reception capacity of up to 400 • Three preferred caterers to choose from • Rental Wednesday through Sunday • Smoke-free building • Fully accessible building • Exceptional photo opportunities • Plentiful nearby parking with affordable rates • Changing/staging rooms available • Only one event booked per day • Arrange to have the tower bells playing as your guests arriveMake your special day part of this landmark building&rsquo;s history!http://minneapolis-st-paul.perfectweddingguide.com/all/wedding-celebrations/wedding-reception-venues/historic-minneapolis-city-hall-courthouse/24848/http://minneapolis-st-paul.perfectweddingguide.com/all/wedding-celebrations/rehearsal-dinners/chanhassen-dinner-theater/28493/We welcome you to have a gorgeous, unique wedding like no other at our cozy mansion on Summit Avenue. We have an onsite chef that freshly prepares your menu and is flexable to your needs. The rental cost includes exclusive use, your wedding cake, fresh flowers, linen table cloths and napkins, preset china, and cocktail napkins. Bring in your own liquor and our bartending staff will take care of serving it. Hope to see you soon!http://minneapolis-st-paul.perfectweddingguide.com/all/wedding-celebrations/wedding-reception-venues/st-paul-college-club/11820/Muddy Paws Cheesecake delivers the quality, taste, and uniqueness that your guests appreciate. We offer tiered cheesecakes, cheesecake dessert buffets, mini cheesecakes & centerpiece cheesecakes. We have several stands/display choices and can accomodate any size wedding (shower/rehearsal dinner). Our 222 flavors of cheesecake are hand made to order using the finest ingredients. 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