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East Town Ballroom at Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown

4.9

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1500 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN

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A Hotel in the Heart of Minneapolis

The East Town Ballroom at the Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown is a wedding venue located in Minneapolis, MN. The hotel is minutes away from the University of Minnesota and is nearby downtown attractions such as Gold Medal Park and Stone Arch Bridge. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand affair, the in-house wedding planners and other staff members will be there to offer support. When hosting your special occasion at the East Town Ballroom at the Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown, you can share the day with up to 425 guests. The event space features impressive cream-colored drapery and warm lights, under which you and your guests can dine and dance. State-of-the-art AV equipment is also installed in the space, allowing you to share a slideshow of nostalgic images during your rehearsal dinner or reception. For celebrations in the open air, you are welcome to use the hotel’s courtyard. Its ivy wall creates a unique backdrop for your vow exchange or an intimate setting for a small reception meal. After the last dance of the night, you and your guests can rest in any of the hotel’s rooms or suites. The planners at the East Town Ballroom at the Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown delight in helping couples create dream events. To do so, they offer a number of wedding packages that can be customized with à la carte options. For a seamless experience on your big day, the staff will be there to set up and clean up the ballroom. Specialty tables along with white or grey floor-length linens and matching napkins will also be provided. For a memorable reception meal, the culinary team is happy to prepare an array of delectable dishes. From hors d'oeuvres such as sliders and sushi to plated dinners like salmon and sirloin, they will create a menu that appeals to your palate. The morning after your celebration, the chefs can also provide brunch options and mimosa bar stations.

Amenities + Details

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

Liability Insurance

On-Site Accommodations

Outdoor Event Space

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

Outdoor - Covered

Ceremony Types

Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony

Guest Capacity

300+

Settings

Ballroom, Garden, Hotel

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment

Awards and Affiliations

East Town Ballroom at Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown Reviews

Reviewed On 12/30/2021 by Megan S

This is a great place to have a wedding!! Cathy was a great help, and all the staff was very professional. Super affordable too!

Response from the Vendor on 12/30/2021

Hello Megan! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! It was a an absolute pleasure working thru some of the details with you and Noah on your special day. Congratulations & Best Wishes to you both!

Reviewed On 8/13/2021 by Bridget F

I was majorly stressing about planning this wedding with ongoing Covid concerns and being on a fixed budget. The wedding coordinators, Dee and Cathy, put all my worries at ease. Their attention to detail, clear communication, quick follow up, a...

nd professional, warm personalities made them a dream to work with. You will not regret working with this team! Also the venue was beautiful -- we had a smaller group and decided to have the wedding in the lovely outdoor courtyard. The hotel was recently remodeled, so the lounge area, ballroom, and guest rooms look amazing. The hotel is within walking/driving distance of many restaurants, bars, events, etc. downtown. I cannot iterate enough how fabulous there staff was to work with. We loved hosting our wedding receptions at the Marriott and would highly recommend it!

Response from the Vendor on 08/16/2021

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us Bridget! It was a true pleasure working with you and Alex on some of the details for your big day! We wish you both a lifetime of happiness and are so honored that you chose to celebrate you...

r wedding reception with us here at the Courtyard Minneapolis & East Town Ballroom!

Reviewed On 8/09/2021 by S G

The staff at the Courtyard was incredibly accommodating even as we had to reschedule due to COVID a few different times. Dee was wonderful; friendly, responsive, and took care of everything down to the last detail. She even gave me suggestions ...

for hair stylists after hearing I was a in a pinch. Could not have asked for a better experience! Bonus, the Bridal Suite also has a stunning view of Downtown Minneapolis and was perfect for getting ready with my girlfriends

Response from the Vendor on 08/09/2021

Thank you so much for your kind words Sara! It was a true pleasure working with you and Nate throughout some of your wedding planning and unfortunate rescheduling process!

Reviewed On 6/21/2021 by Elizabeth J

I loved having my wedding at the Courtyard! The venue was very modern, in the middle of Minneapolis, and all the staff including Dee and Cathy were great to work with. They were also very flexible with all the uncertainty behind COVID. Addition...

ally, Cathy and Dee were great at responding to any questions that my family and I had. I would highly recommend anyone who just got engaged to book with them!!! They really went out of their way to make my big day extra special.

Response from the Vendor on 06/22/2021

Thank you so much for choosing to celebrate your and David’s wedding with us here in the East Town Ballroom! It was a true pleasure working thru this process with you, even with the multiple curve balls we’ve experienced over the last year! We ...

wish you and David a lifetime of happiness together and are so honored to have been a part of your special day! Congratulations & Best Wishes! Dee & Cathy

Reviewed On 10/27/2020 by Tamiko P

We absolutely LOVED having our wedding here at this venue! The hotel is modern, so clean and the location was perfect for us. We were looking for a place that had everything, which included the food (which was delicious), alcohol and bartender...

s, and a place to stay for our wedding night. We were thrilled that this location had everything we wanted. The courtyard area outside is what sold us the most and we ended up having our ceremony there which made for beautiful photos. They were AMAZING people to work with as well. April helped us in the beginning, and Dee took over most of our questions and planning help. He knew the answer to every single question and always helped put us at ease as we were planning a wedding during the COVID uncertainty. We worked with Cathy as well and she was so fun and easy to work with. Both Dee and Cathy helped us come up with ideas to make the wedding unique, and that really spoke to us because they really cared about making our day so perfect. Everyone (including the wait staff, bartenders and front desk crew) was super helpful, knowledgeable, quick to respond and we never had a single issue with anything. We seriously had almost no stress planning our wedding because everyone was always so happy to help! We appreciated every person here and they all helped us have the perfect wedding day!

Response from the Vendor on 10/27/2020

Thank you so much for the kind words Tamiko! It was a true honor to work with you and Jordan as you planned your special day and we are so happy that everything exceeded your expectations! Cheers to the two of you on a lifetime of wedded bliss!...

Dee, Cathy & team

Reviewed On 10/12/2020 by Kayla D

Dee and the team at The Courtyard Marriott were amazingly supportive throughout the whole process. Dee provided timely updates directly to me when rooms were being booked to capacity or prices were dropping. The team is so knowledgeable in how ...

to manage these situations. I would highly recommend Dee and the team at The Courtyard Marriott when booking for your block stays!

Reviewed On 10/01/2020 by Heidi K

The staff at Courtyard bu Marriott was so helpful. Cathy and Dee were quick to help us with any needs or questions we had and were greatly resourceful. We were going to have our wedding ceremony in the courtyard but due to Covid we were unable ...

to so they were more than accommodating by having it in the ballroom. The reception was well spaced out for covid purposes without the sounds getting lost or the space feeling too big for our 100 guests. The food was amazing and the portions were plentiful. Even in uncertain times, they made it feel like a pandemic wasn't even happening. We loved their quality of service and attentiveness and woukd recommend them to anyone.

Response from the Vendor on 10/01/2020

Thank you so much for choosing to celebrate your wedding with us here at the East Town Ballroom & Courtyard Minneapolis! It was a true pleasure working thru details with you and Joe. We also LOVED your personalized flare you were able to add to...

your décor!! Congratulations & Best Wishes to you both on your nuptials!

Reviewed On 9/21/2020 by Jordan S

We used the Courtyard Marriot as the hotel for our guests to stay at for our wedding that was close by. Dee was so great to work with throughout the entire process! Was always very quick to respond & sent updates regularly! Had multiple gues...

ts tell me how clean & safe they felt staying at the hotel during Covid!

Response from the Vendor on 09/21/2020

Thank you so much for choosing our team at the Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown to be a part of your and Abby's special day. We are so happy that the additional steps we have been taking during the pandemic allowed you and your guests to feel saf...

e during your stays. Congratulations & Best Wishes!

Reviewed On 8/20/2020 by Deborah F

Dee and Cathy were so amazing during our venue search! Dee answered so many of my questions and made our choice a no brainer. His service is far and above any other venue we talked to and he answered my emails at all hours of the day. He honest...

ly was one of the main selling points for us. He also helped us find our florist! The venue itself is beautiful for pictures. The courtyard even in the winter was a perfect spot with elements of brick, wood, and greenery. The ceremony and reception space had a lot of options for layouts and we were able to customize almost everything. It was also a plus getting to walk home instead of shuttling to another location :) 10/10 would recommend for price, location, venue, food, accommodations, service. Our day was perfect at the Marriott.

Response from the Vendor on 08/21/2020

Thank you so much for reviewing us Deborah, your and Marcus' leap day wedding celebration will be one to remember! Wishing you and Marcus congratulations & best wishes on your nuptials!

Reviewed On 8/20/2020 by Kelly M

Cathy and Dee are top notch!! I would recommend hosting here to anyone. They made the entire process super easy and took so much stress off of us even during COVID

Response from the Vendor on 08/20/2020

Thank you so much Andy & Kelly!! It was an honor to be a part of your wedding celebration! Hugs to Gavyn! CONGRATS! -Dee & Cathy

Reviewed On 1/14/2020 by Zahra Y

I recommend this venue and it’s staff.. if your looking for great service and help you should host your wedding with them.. I really had great experience with them and would recommend them all day everyday.. thank you guys for everything my nig...

ht went smooth and had so much complement.. parking was little tough for guests to find since the connected parking building was full but otherwise food was amazing service was excellent and pricing was great thank you again.. am sure will meet you guys again with another family wedding.. wish y’all the best

Reviewed On 10/28/2019 by Luke U

I can honestly say that working with Dee and his team at this venue for our wedding was one of the easiest part of the wedding. They were very professional and had their ducks in order. Working with Dee directly on all the details he was very r...

esponsive, professional, and easy to work with. He met all our requests and then some. The venue itself is beautiful, spacious, and well kept. All my guests enjoyed the food, the service, the hotel rooms. I'd highly suggest using this venue!!

Reviewed On 10/28/2019 by Brent H

Our entire wedding block had a great time at this hotel. To start, the cost for the rooms was very reasonably priced, and the amenities within were great. All guests were treated very well during their stay, and Dee and his team went out of the...

ir way to make us as the wedding couple feel especially special. I would highly recommend this hotel to future weddings or events taking place in MN.

Reviewed On 10/28/2019 by Abby R

We saved a block of rooms at Courtyard by Marriott - Downtown Minneapolis for our wedding guests for our wedding reception at Day Block Event Center. Courtyard by Marriott was very accommodating and made sure our stay was wonderful. We are so g...

rateful. They have a shuttle that runs to and from Day Block to pick up guests and bring them back to the hotel. We will definitely be recommending Courtyard by Marriott to any friends that visit in the future. Thank you!

Reviewed On 10/28/2019 by Alice S

I didn't actually stay at the hotel, but my guests for the wedding shared that they had an awesome experience.

Reviewed On 10/17/2019 by Ashley C

Our guest loved staying at the courtyard! Dee was great to work with and made coordinating our room block and dropping off gift bags super easy. Great location to our reception at Nicollet Island Pavilion!!

Reviewed On 10/17/2019 by Dana A

It is always a pleasure working with the team at Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown. They are responsive and always have a solution to any questions I have. I always am happy to refer clients to this hotel!

Reviewed On 10/11/2019 by Jessica K

This venue was great! The venue worked with us and made every request happen. They made the day of run very smooth. My guests loved the venue and being able to stay at the same place place and the reception made it super easy for out of town g...

uests. I highly recommend this Courtyard Marriott to anyone.

Reviewed On 10/07/2019 by Miranda R

This hotel was perfect for our wedding night! We were given an unbelievable block price for our guests! Working with Dee was great, he always responded to our emails in a timely manner. The hotel had great food and drinks, all of the staff were...

kind!

Reviewed On 8/19/2019 by Angie T

We used the Courtyard for our room block and everything went so smooth for us! David communicated with us every step of the way and made everything so clear and simple. They made it very easy having the option for my guests to make their reserv...

ations through a link and also being able to call. The rooms are great and we were able to be in a suite which made getting ready in the morning with my bridal party a breeze. Such a great deal for the location as well, my guests loved the option of the shuttle from the hotel to close to the venue!

Reviewed On 6/18/2019 by Lizzie M

ir way to make us as the wedding couple feel especially special. I would highly recommend this hotel to future weddings or events taking place in MN.

Reviewed On 5/15/2019 by Sarah T

Our entire experience with the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Minneapolis was exceptional. The amenities were far nicer, cleaner and accommodating than others in the area, and we were given a truly unbeatable wedding block price. By far what ma...

de the experience top notch was the staff, specifically Dee. He was one of the most enjoyable vendors we worked with throughout the process of planning our wedding and was incredibly patient with questions and special requests. We would recommend Courtyard by Marriott to anyone getting married in the Minneapolis area in the coming years.

Reviewed On 10/26/2018 by Maria O

I had my wedding here recently and I have to say that the staff was great. I wasn't the biggest fan of parking but Kyle (the wedding coord.) really worked with us to make us happy every step of the way. I really felt cared for. Even though th...

ey had so many other weddings, I felt like they gave us all the attention we needed. He was also very responsive to my concerns and quick to reply all my emails and questions. Overall great experience.

Reviewed On 10/25/2018 by Diane L

We had the fortunate opportunity to utilize Courtyard by Marriott for our daughters wedding. We had the wedding off site so only really utilized the rooms. Working with Dee was a delight from the moment we walked in the door. He was extremely h...

elpful in assisting with arranging details we needed. Any questions we had he was prompt in assisting us and answering our questions. The rooms were perfect for preparing for our daughters wedding. The whole event planning was made easy due to staff expertise. Even though the ceremony and reception were not at the hotel, I would not hesitate to recommend this hotel for whatever your needs may be! Thank you to Courtyard and particularly Dee. Diane and Jeff

Reviewed On 10/18/2018 by Scott C

We held our daughter's wedding and reception at the Courtyard Marriott in October and it was fantastic. The wedding planner Kyle was very good about letting us share our ideas with him and then incorporating those ideas into the setup, dinner, ...

etc. The Marriott was also very accommodating for the various dietary restrictions we had and the food was great. We got complements from our guests on how good it was. I appreciate all of the hard work that Kyle and the rest of the Marriott staff put into making this a very special event for us and would highly recommend this venue. It was very convenient to have it all in one place.

Reviewed On 10/16/2018 by Michael C

We got married at the East Town Ballroom on 10/6/18. We had the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all in the ballroom/pre-function area and it all moved more smoothly than I ever could've imagined and it was even more beautiful than I thou...

ght it would be! Our day would not have been possible without the help of Kyle, who was high-spirited, highly responsive, and always willing to help. The only thing that went wrong was one special request meal was incorrect, but other than that literally every other aspect of the day went on just fine. They even blocked the Courtyard off for us so we could take pictures against the gorgeous vine wall! We got so many compliments on how beautiful the space was, but we got even more compliments on how good the food was (the food was absolutely delicious, I agree)! I highly, highly recommend this venue to everyone. Kyle and the rest of his team will make sure that you have an absolutely perfect day, just like ours was.

Reviewed On 10/04/2018 by Caryn S

Dee from Courtyard was very helpful and accommodating to all of our guests. The location was very convenient to our venue, the Paradise Lady on the Mississippi River. I highly recommend the Courtyard!

Reviewed On 9/29/2018 by Luke U

We had our wedding here on Sept 8th, 2018 and I have to say it was awesome! Kyle our contact for the hotel was great and very responsive. There wasn't one thing I can think of that went bad. All my guests enjoyed the venue, food, hotel rooms. I...

'd highly suggest using this venue for anyone planning a wedding, your life will become easier when getting to work with Kyle and the wedding team there.

Reviewed On 9/29/2018 by Katelyn H

Great!!! Venue!!! We searched several hotel reception venues in Minneapolis and Kyle, the sales director at the Courtyard, sold us on this venue. I’m so glad we did! He was amazing to work with throughout the entire planning process - very time...

ly responses to all of our questions and flexible when we asked for special requests. The guests raved about the food and ballroom; we purchased the ‘Gold’ package and they strung lights from the ceiling - v nice! It was great having our reception venue in a hotel as well- guests were able to party all nite long!! They have an outdoor courtyard where our guests after-partied, away from hotel rooms to keep the noise level down. Also - for those thinking that Courtyard Marriotts don’t have the right ‘feel’ for a wedding (I was in this boat too) - this one is much nicer than the average. They did a bunch of remodeling for the Super Bowl and it shows! For all couples-to-be looking for a metropolitan MPLS spot - this is it!! **one note, we held our ceremony in a different venue. Not sure how a ceremony would work there - but I’m sure Kyle would have an idea!

Reviewed On 8/27/2018 by Vivian N

It was great having our wedding at the Courtyard by Marriott Minneapolis Downtown. Working with the team was great, they were accommodating and flexible and I enjoyed working with everyone especially Kyle. I would have given 5 stars except th...

e food served was not exactly what was as tasted in the food trial, it was a little bit dry than expected, otherwise the service was great.

Reviewed On 8/02/2018 by Desy S

I don't usually utilize my time to write a review; however, I'm obligated morally to provide factual informations so others can make decision wisely in choosing places for wedding day. I had my wedding reception there last week, July 28, 2018. ...

Since a wedding to me and my big families is a sacred and special in lifetime, we had the plan program itineary written. Unexpectantly, the banqet service didn't follow through the program itineary and causing negative perception among families and relatives who came there. That irresponsible manner really frustrated me and burderned me emotionally. With that very real experience, I wouldn't recommend this place, especially to whom want to honor their cultures in their special days. Another thing is the main course, the menu portion of the airline chicken were smaller than what we had on food testing.

Response from the Vendor on 08/03/2018

Words cannot express how truly sorry we are for the emotion and frustration that you experienced due to the salads/coffee service missing your timeline by 20 minutes. This is especially saddening because this was your most special of days and w...

e now know the timeline was critical in your family’s cultural experience. The day of wedding planner had asked that we open the ballroom 30 minutes ahead of schedule, which subsequently changed the evenings timeline. Our staff continued to work closely with the planner and the service seemingly went off without any issues or concerns. We acknowledge that the timeline shifted and take responsibility for the factors within our control that led to this. We have begun implementing immediate corrective steps and are confident, as a result of your experience, we emerged with an even greater sense of cultural awareness, which will aid in future event experiences. Thank you for your valued feedback and we wish you a most beautiful future with your husband. Sincerely, Phil Johnson - General Manager

Reviewed On 7/03/2018 by Michelle J

My Husband and I just got married and had a great stay at the hotel. They were very responsive and accommodating. We ended up with 10 rooms blocked out and everyone had a great time.

Reviewed On 3/05/2018 by Kristen J

My husband and I got married there on 2/24 and I'm so happy we did. When we first booked with them we had a different catering/event manager and she just wasn't very responsive. About 6 months before our wedding, Kyle came in. He was amazing fr...

om the start. He was our most responsive vendor and that meant a lot to me! Also, the food was amazing. We have had numerous people tell us it was the best food they have had at a wedding. Everything with the Courtyard was perfect. Between the staff, food, hotel rooms, and especially Kyle, thanks to them, it was the best day of our lives.

Reviewed On 10/02/2017 by Kristen J

Everything was perfect from the time we checked in until the time we left. Thank you so much for all your help and being there for us every step of the way!! You provide excellent customer service and that is a rare find these days!!

Reviewed On 10/29/2016 by Stephanie B

Brian and I used the Courtyard as our reception site after the wedding ceremony. The reception looked beautiful with the drapery and lighting. My family and I only heard positive things about their reception experience. The social hour was g...

reat with the passed hors d'oeuvres and hosted bar. Dinner was exceptional with delicious food and helpful service. The servers were kind and helpful to make sure everyone had what they needed. Christina as great in helping me organize the event all along the way. She responded in an appropriate time-frame to e-mails and even helped set up photos and table cards on Saturday. That was a great relief and help to me! Dan was great in making sure we had enough food to go around. We had late night pizza and a breakfast/bloody-mary bar the next morning. He made sure everything went smoothly and helped when needed. The overall experience was great and a great choice for our out-of-town guests to be at. I would recommend the Courtyard to others who are looking for a great venue with wonderful service!

Reviewed On 9/23/2016 by Nici A

I booked this hotel for my wedding. The customer service I received from Dee was outstanding. He went above and beyond for us. He contacted me weekly to update us on our bookings. He made sure we had a place for the family to eat the night ...

before. The food in the Bristo was excellent. The only difficulty we had was the free shuttle. We had family that arrived late due to the shuttle sitting when it dropped us on, and not returning back to the hotel. Other then the shuttle, I highly recommend this hotel.