Above & Beyond Your Expectations
AWARD WINNER (3X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
The Grand Facile Ballroom located at the Holiday Inn in Lakeville, MN, is a fantastic choice for your wedding venue! Whether it’s your ceremony, reception, rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, or all the above, the Holiday Inn is a one-stop shop for all of your wedding needs! We do it all!
Not only is our hotel near Mall of America, but we’re also just 25 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. Valleyfair, the Minnesota Zoo, Buck Hill Skiing, Canterbury Park, county fairgrounds and the Minnesota Twins are also all nearby. We also have an indoor water park, perfect for all your kiddos!
Our gorgeous Grand Facile Ballroom has just over 4,200 square feet of private event space. The ballroom accommodates up to 325 people on round tables of 8 or up to 400 on banquet style tables. It has an elegant décor that includes sculpted ceilings and dramatic lighting. Our 520 square foot Heritage Conference Room is perfect for intimate receptions and can accommodate up to 40 guests!
Whether you’ve been dreaming of this day since you were a child, or just started envisioning – we’re here to make your wedding everything you can imagine!
Contact us today to inquire about available dates and get a tour scheduled! We would love to meet with you!
What You'll Love About Grand Facile Ballroom at Holiday Inn Lakeville
The events team at this venue is praised for their phenomenal services. They take their client's ideas and turn them into a beautiful reality. The venue offers a chic and stylish setting to celebrate your love. Browse the photo gallery to view this fabulous venue.
Woman-owned Business
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception
$1,000
Reception
$1,000
Ceremony
$400
Bar services
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Catering
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- Couples usually spend $10,000
- Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees.
- Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Jun-Oct.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Ballroom
Hotel
Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
Planning
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Reviews
4.9
out of 5.0138 reviews
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The wedding venue at Holiday Inn & Suites receives glowing reviews for its exceptional service, beautiful ballroom, and delicious food. Couples praise Brittany, Jillian, and Kelsi for their professionalism, helpfulness, and making the planning process smooth. Many appreciate the convenience of having everything in one place, from the ceremony and reception to accommodations at the attached hotel. The staff is commended for being friendly, accommodating, and ensuring a memorable and seamless wedding experience for guests.
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Haiden S
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5.0
7/10/2024
If I could give more stars, I would! My husband and I had our wedding reception here and it was better than we could have imagined! Brittany and Jillian were absolutely PHENOMENAL! If I was stuck on how to decorate something, they were able to give me ideas and made it look better than I ever could have. They answered all my questions and were there whenever I needed something. I had a lot of questions being as this was our first wedding and didn't know much about what to do so I had asked to set up a meeting because it was easier for me to ask them in person and Brittany had no hesitation to set one up. The ballroom was absolutely stunning and the staff was tremendous! They were very friendly and nice and even helped us set up which was a huge relief for myself and my family. The food was amazing and our guests could not stop raving about it. I am still on cloud nine from the day/night and I cannot thank Brittany, Jillian, and the rest of the staff enough for making it such a memorable night! I VERY highly recommend having your wedding here if you want an incredible night that you'll remember forever!
response 09/07/2024
Haiden,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and kind words! We are truly honored...
to have been a part of your special day. It brings us great joy to hear that everything exceeded your expectations and that your wedding experience at Holiday Inn & Suites was a memorable one.
We take pride in making sure every detail is perfect, and we're thrilled that you felt taken care of. Your wedding celebration was beautiful, and it was an absolute pleasure working with you and your family. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness and love. We hope to welcome you back for future celebrations or for a relaxing stay at the hotel.
All my best,
Jillian S.
Director of Events
Holiday Inn & Suites Hotel
Angela C
5.0
10/08/2023
Alicia and Brittany were fantastic to work with! They were so gracious in answering a bride's many questions. They made the day run smoothly and adjusted seamlessly when our wedding moved ahead of schedule. Would highly recommend!!
Any questions?
Lily B
5.0
7/28/2023
Very communicative with me! They provided me excellent service and I cannot say enough good things about them.
Keith + Monica B
5.0
1/06/2023
Absolutely Amazing Venue!!! If you are planning on having a large wedding or a wedding with a lot of family and kids this is the perfect place! It is a one stop shop! We had the Ceremony and Reception in the ballroom. The food was delicious, and the staff was awesome! The kids loved the waterpark/pool, and the parents loved watching them have fun (and burn off some energy) Many of our guests commented on how nice it was to have everything in one place. Add the fact that Rudys Red Eye Grill is attached to the venue, if you didn't want to leave you didn't have to. If you are looking for a family friendly, convenient, affordable but most of all FUN place to have a wedding that no-one will forget, this is the place!!!
response 01/07/2023
We are so pleased to hear you and your family and friends had such a wonderful weekend cel...
ebrating with us. We loved being a part of your big day! Congratulations, again.
- The Holiday Inn Events Team
Kelly H
5.0
12/03/2022
Kelsi @ Holiday Inn & Suites was the best! So helpful from all the questions we had in the beginning to telling me when it was my cue to head to the door for my walk down the aisle. We appreciated all the work & guidance she gave us!
response 12/05/2022
Kelly, I loved getting to help with your big day and be a small piece in the celebration! ...
Congratulations again. We are so happy for you both. ❤️
Rumyana O
5.0
10/17/2022
Our Wedding we had on Saturday was a fairytale wedding of my dreams that came true ❤️ The music , the food , the guests, our families and ones who couldn't be there but are here spiritually it was an amazing wedding to have here. The servers and security we had were very helpful and did a great job taking care of us and the guests all night 😊 I give this a 5 star and if anyone is getting married soon and is looking for an affordable and an awesome vendor. Choose holiday Inn. There's a pool , hot tub and nice rooms to relax at the end of the night !
response 12/05/2022
Rumyana,
Thanks you so much for your kind words! We had such a great time working with yo...
u and are so happy to hear that your big day was such a fairytale. ❤️
M B
4.0
9/28/2022
Overall it was a beautiful reception. The service and food were amazing. The only reason why I’m not giving it 5 starts is we couldn’t take any of the food home. That is a lot of money down the drain. I would of been happy to sign a form.
response 09/28/2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We completely understand how f...
rustrating it is to see food go to waste! Unfortunately, it is against state health code regulations to take banquet food home. I'm so happy to hear that the rest of the reception was wonderful. We loved being a piece of your special day!
-Holiday Inn Catering Staff
Nicole E
5.0
8/24/2022
I highly recommend working with Kelsi(Director of weddings and events) at Lakeville Holiday Inn. As a photographer of weddings, I have photographed at many venues and this one is an absolute gem in Lakeville with how well Kelsi keeps the day flowing and well organized for wedding couples. Anyone looking for a venue in Lakeville,this one by far would be the best choice!
~Nicole(Wedding Photographer/Owner at Little Mac Design in Lakeville)
response 08/24/2022
Thank you so much Nicole! We love working with you! Hope to see you again soon.
Carissa M
5.0
4/25/2022
This venue was PERFECT!!!! We opted for the Italian Buffet and it was so dang delicious. I kick myself for not asking for a bowl of the fettuccine for after the reception. The catering staff was incredible and super helpful and attentive. Kelsi was our coordinator and she was a dream to work with. Very to the point but super accommodating at the same time. 10/10 would do my wedding again with them! thank you for the beautiful day
response 04/25/2022
Thank you Carissa for your kind words! It was such a joy to work with you and Sean, and we...
are so happy the day was as wonderful as you had imagined. We wish you the best in life and marriage!
Sincerely,
The Holiday Inn Catering Staff
Chelsea A
5.0
7/15/2021
I cannot say enough good things about this venue! From our original booking to going through covid and having to postpone all the way to our big day, it was seamless! Kelsi was so amazing to work with, I never felt anxious or overwhelmed about anything which says a lot when planing a wedding. The food was absolutely delicious and our guests loved it! I highly recommend Kelsi and the Holiday in for a wedding venue!
Jessica C
5.0
7/12/2021
The staff was extremely helpful. The bartenders at the event were friendly and kind. The whole space was very inviting. The event planner was very professional and on her A game.
Marissa M
2.0
11/19/2019
Our wedding was gorgeous, however I wasn’t thrilled with the mount of double work that was caused by mistakes with the staff. Less than thrilled to seriously be planning the wedding with them and finalizing things ONLY week before the wedding. I had so many other things were going on, I thought the meeting we had together 3 weeks prior was the final one, but nope. The staff could only meet at 4pm the latest, that was impossible to fit into our schedules living 40+ minutes away during rush hour & working full time up until the wedding. We received this email a week prior to our event that we must meet.
The charges & just not having accounting in the right places on how much we had put down & charging us for cash bar prices vs. host bar prices (prices they said updated but we never received notice they did) are really the only annoying parts.
This may be kinda petty review, but the last thing I want to do a month after my wedding (first we heard anything from them) is doing pencil math on the back of a napkin ensuring they charged us the correct amount.
Again reception was amazing, the administrative staff processes ultimately had something to be desired.
response 01/24/2020
Dear Marissa,
Thank you so much for taking the time to send this honest review of your exp...
erience.
Please accept our genuine apology for falling short of your expectations.
Our guest satisfaction is something that we take very seriously. We can ensure you that we have and will continue to make steps to improve our services. Our goal is for you to be happy with your experience with us and with this very special day.
As a sales team, we have been looking back though all of our correspondences to evaluate where we fell short and how we can improve our communications in the future. We were going through a transition in event staff last year and very much appreciate your patience and understanding. We were able to recently fill the Wedding & Events coordinator position which will help us continue to improve our guest service and guest experience.
On a positive note, we are so happy to hear that your wedding reception was gorgeous and amazing! Ultimately, our goal is for you, your husband and your families to enjoy your big day! We enjoyed working with you and Casey through this process from planning through reception. We wish you all the best as you and Casey start this next chapter in your life!
Respectfully,
Holiday Inn Catering & Event Staff
Jay J
5.0
10/31/2019
The food was great and the staff was very helpful. I will be going back to the hotel with my family to use their water park this winter!
response 01/24/2020
Dear Jay,
Thank you so much for writing a review! We are so glad that you enjoyed the food...
and the service! We strive to provide all of our guests with a positive experience. We are looking forward to having you and your family back this winter to enjoy the water park!
Sincerely,
Holiday Inn Catering & Event Staff
Kelsey S
4.0
10/31/2019
The Holiday Inn Grand Facile Ballroom was a perfect venue for our wedding reception. The staff ensured every table has place settings and the napkins were folded perfectly. I was even more impressed when I arrived post ceremony to see the staff used left over flowers to decorate the cake table and cocktail tables. We had a blast at our reception and as a bride I knew I didn't have to worry about the reception going off without a hitch. Thank you Holiday Inn!
response 01/24/2020
Dear Kelsey,
Thank you for taking the time to write a review!
We are so happy to hear that...
you enjoyed your reception and experience with us.
Your reception was so beautiful and fun!
We enjoyed working with you, Christopher, and your families.
Wishing you all the best!
Sincerely,
Holiday Inn Catering & Event Staff
Melissa H
5.0
10/30/2019
I had the best experience at the Holiday inn! The coordinators worked side by side with us to have the wedding of our dreams. Lexi and Jessica did an amazing job to make sure everything came out as planned. I have no complaint. I would recommend this venue to family and friends.
response 01/24/2020
Melissa,
Thank you for taking the time to write us such a wonderful review about your ex...
perience here at the Holiday Inn. Our staff enjoyed working with you just as much as you did us! We are so appreciative to hear that you would recommend us and we hope to see you again in the future (maybe as a wedding guest).
Congratulations again on the new chapter in your life!
Sincerely,
Holiday Inn Catering & Event Staff
Diana G
5.0
10/30/2019
We held our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and wedding @ the Grand Facile Ballroom. The food for all of our events was fabulous. We had so many compliments on the food and one of my regrets was not eating enough at dinner!
The wedding coordinators Jessica and Lexie always made me feel like things were taken care of. They always responded to questions or concerns we had.
Not only were the coordinators great but the catering staff that helped during dinner and bartenders went above and beyond our expectations.
We loved every part of the wedding and it was worth every penny.
response 01/24/2020
Dear Diana,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review for us!
We had a lot o...
f fun working with you and Alex in planning your special day!
Your reception was amazing!! All of your detailed planning really paid off in creating such a beautiful event. We are so excited for you & Alex as you go on your next journey in life together.
Sincerely,
Holiday Inn Catering & Events Staff
Nicole R
5.0
10/28/2019
My husband and I had a great experience working with the Holiday Inn in Lakeville. Jessica was extremely nice, knowledgeable, and fun to work with. The week of the wedding we were able to drop off all of our decorations so we didn't have to worry about setting anything up the morning of the wedding. When I arrived at the reception with the wedding party everything looked better than I imagined. We received so many compliments from our guests on how amazing the food was. We had the buffet and late night pretzels and cheese and everything was delicious. I would highly recommend the Holiday Inn for wedding receptions. They minimized any stress I had and provided a wonderful experience for me, my husband, and all of our guests. Thank you!!
response 01/24/2020
Nicole,
Thank you for taking the time to write this thoughtful response. We are happy to...
hear that your big day went off without a hitch and that we were able to meet all of your expectations. We strive to make YOUR day as stress-free as possible. Thank you for recommending us!
Congratulations,
Holiday Inn Catering & Event Staff
Hannah L
4.0
10/26/2019
Our experience with the Holiday Inn ballroom in Lakeville was a great one! Our contacts were timely and went out of their way to answer specific questions I had. The reason I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because they were in between hiring a new wedding person so 2 people were trying to do that job and their own jobs. We ended up having to meet with both individuals who were so friendly, but we found that at times they contradicted one another about what would be available and other details. However, both individuals were professional and had answers for us , or took the time to find out the answer. The Holiday Inn was in the middle of a transition and they handled it superbly. On the day of, they took it upon themselves to make sure the flowers were added to our wedding cake and that all the details were set up and looked great for our guests. I’ve received so many compliments on how the ballroom looked when guests entered.
response 01/24/2020
Dear Hannah,
Thank you for taking the time to write this review of your experience.
We are...
so glad that you enjoyed your wedding day and were pleased with our services. In addition, thank you for your honest and fair review of your experience during the planning process. Your patience and understanding during our transition in staffing is very much appreciated. We really enjoyed working with you as well and wish you all the best!
Sincerely,
Holiday Inn Catering & Event Staff
Lynsay B
5.0
10/25/2019
We just had our rehearsal dinner at the Holiday Inn and with Rudy’s. The service was great! The food was also wonderful! Lots of compliments were given by our guests. I would highly recommend this spot!
response 01/24/2020
Lynsay,
It is great to hear that you were happy with our services! Thank you for taking ...
the time out of your schedule to write a review of your experience. We hope to see you again!
-Holiday Inn Catering & Event Staff
Nathan R
5.0
10/25/2019
My Wife and I looked at a couple places in the area and ultimately choose the Holiday Inn and Suites in Lakeville. The service we got from their staff was great. Always friendly to deal with and made the process very easy. The day of the wedding everything was fantastic. We received so many complements on the food. Our menu was delicious. The atmosphere was euphoric that evening. The evening of music, dancing, and drinks was excellent. Couldn't of been happier we went with Holiday Inn and Suites in Lakeville.
response 01/24/2020
Nathan,
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review of your experience. We always...
need more reviews from the Groom! It is great to hear that you had a positive, well-rounded experience here at the Holiday Inn. We were thrilled to be a part of YOUR big day!
Congratulations,
Holiday Inn Catering & Event Staff
alan m
5.0
10/25/2019
I was the father of the groom and hosted the rehearsal dinner. Being I live 4 hours away, I contacted the sales staff at the Lakeville Holiday Inn. All I can say is, they handled everything... beautifully! The waitstaff were very professional, helpful and friendly. The meal was delicious. If I lived closer and had any type of event to host, they would be my first call. Special thanks to Lexie, Jessica and Amanda for always promptly getting back to me when I would have a question or problem. Everyone had a good time!
response 01/28/2020
Alan,
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us on your experience here at The H...
oliday Inn. We always love working with parents!
It is great to hear that we could add some ease to your event as you live further away! We hope to see you again!
Sincerely,
Holiday Inn Catering & Event Staff
MJ D
4.0
10/24/2019
Our wedding at the HI Lakeville was so great! The highlights were: the staff on the day of- I seriously felt like a Queen! The head banquet server was personally waiting on us and doing any little thing we asked of him, including helping moms and kids get their plates of dinner (dad was sitting at the head table with us.) Another highlight was the set up and take down, all completed by HI staff and included in the price. I loved not having to worry about taking everything down at the end of the night. They set it up beautiful and everyone loved it. Also, the food was AMAZING and we still hear compliments about the flank steak and the mac n cheese.
The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because we had some communication issues within the months leading up to the wedding, with it taking a while to respond to emails or me repeating myself. I think this may have been due to the first event coordinator leaving her role after we signed up. I would still recommend the place and would absolutely personally use them again. Oh! And lastly- ceremony and reception all in one place THE BEST.
response 01/28/2020
Hello,
We really appreciate your review! We love being able to take care of as many detai...
ls as we can for our couples and it is wonderful to hear that you felt we were successful in that. Thank you for your patience with us during a time of staff transition; that role has been taken over now.
Your ceremony and reception was beautiful! Our staff loved working with you!
Thank you for recommending us!
Sincerely,
Holiday Inn Catering & Event Staff
Julia S
4.0
9/26/2019
My husband and I were truly blown away by the staff at the Holiday Inn & Suites. We had a few hiccups here and there, but overall it was an amazing day. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the food! Thank you for being a part of our day, we really appreciate all you did!!!
response 01/29/2020
Julia,
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. It is great to hear that you we...
re happy with the final results of your big day! We loved working with you and we appreciated your patience during our staff changes last year.
Congratulations!
Holiday Inn Catering & Event Staff
Amber S
2.0
9/16/2019
I was quite disappointed with the communication at the Holiday Inn. Throughout the planning process I talked to at least 4 different people. I had set up meetings that were canceled day-off twice after I had traveled a long distance. On my wedding day, the reception space was set up in a rush with family having to help out. The menu items we chose were incorrect and to top it all off they placed my in-laws table in the wrong spot (not up front but back by the DJ...nightmare!). On a positive note, the space was nice and the rooms were newly renovated. Amanda was great getting more rooms added to our block of rooms.
response 02/20/2020
Dear Amber,
Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear that you had such a frustratin...
g experience. We set a high standard for ourselves, and we’re so sorry that this was not met in your interaction with us. We are normally known for our exceptional attention to detail and we regret very deeply that we missed the mark. We apologize on behalf of everyone at the Holiday Inn. Please know that your situation was an exception and your feedback was taken very seriously.
As you can see from our other reviews, we are known for our attention to detail and caring deeply about our wedding couples. We were in a time of staffing transitions within the wedding and event department which was a factor in the communication issues you experienced. However, it is nice to hear that you enjoyed the space and renovated rooms as well as your experience with Amanda.
Unfortunately, we can’t fix the past but we can take your feedback and apply it to serve our guests better in the future. We are happy to report that we have addressed and resolved these issues. Please accept our sincerest apologies on behalf of everyone on the team.
Respectfully,
Holiday Inn Catering & Event Staff
Courtney M
5.0
9/11/2019
When we first started searching for a reception venue we stumbled upon the Holiday Inn. It checked all of our boxes so we decided to go ahead and book, little did we know they would go above and beyond to make our day perfect. They helped with everything we could think of. They answered 10 emails a day with questions leading up, to helping with set up and clean up the day of. We received so many compliments saying how fantastic the food was and how the staff was even better! We cannot thank everyone from the holiday inn enough for making our day truly a perfect day. They made sure everything went so smooth and exactly how we wanted it. We had so much fun!
response 02/20/2020
Courtney,
WOW! I am thrilled to hear that your special day was as perfect as you imagine...
d!! Our staff was grateful to be apart of your day and to help you in any way we can. We always love hearing that our food was delicious too :) We hope the married life is treating you well! Sincerely, Holiday Inn Catering & Event Staff
Heidi F
5.0
5/30/2019
We originally began working with the Holiday Inn Lakeville with their venue coordinator Heidi K., but sadly, she moved onto another venue a few months before the wedding. The transition to Jamie was seamless, and they made sure all of our notes/discussions were passed along so we did not lose any groundwork laid out earlier in the planning process. They catered to our every request and even provided some great insight and recommendations regarding timing and nuances of the venue (i.e. whether to have brunch in the ballroom or conference room).
In regards to booking rooms and checking the room block, our hats go off to Mitch and Amanda. Mitch took care of everything for us from showing us what the rooms looked like in our early visits, to asking if we needed anything every time he passed us in the hallways that weekend. Amanda updated us regularly on how the room block was doing and if we needed to add any additional accommodations, which was extremely helpful in keeping us aware of who booked a room and making sure we had the right number of guests who RSVP’d.
The catering from Rudy’s truly does not need any description besides all of guests complimented their meals saying all of the food was delicious. If anyone wants to try their food before thinking of having a wedding there, make Rudy’s a date night and try some of their different food – you will not be disappointed! We opted for chicken breasts in a campaign sauce, pork with a cranberry sauce, pasta for a vegetarian option, and chicken fingers as a kids option. Our sides were mashed potatoes and Asian-style green beans.
All of the staff at the Holiday Inn Lakeville genuinely seemed excited for our special day, which made our day even more perfect knowing they were as happy for us as our friends and family.
response 02/20/2020
Heidi,
Thank you for taking the time to write such a sweet review of your experience with...
us at The Holiday Inn. Rudy's was thrilled to hear how highly you think of them. :) It was wonderful to be apart of your big day and our staff enjoyed helping you along the way from planning to rooms to execution. You were a joy for us to work with and we are so happy for you and your new marriage! Sincerely, The Holiday Inn Catering & Event Staff
Taya U
5.0
10/31/2018
Awesome start, Heidi was great at making sure everything ran smoothly. It was really nice to have the ceremony and reception all in the same place and really nothing to worry about after we left to go up to our room when we were ready for bed.
Hannah H
5.0
10/31/2018
Heidi and her staff were the dream team from day one. They were our first and only venue tour we did (even though we had others set up) because after our initial meeting and seeing what was offered, included and how dedicated Heidi was, we knew this was our venue! Heidi was always attentive - paying attention to each detail and willing to answer any and all questions I had. She made it super easy to plan everything from living afar for not always being able to be there and the rest of her team was very helpful as well. The food there is awesome and the green beans..are to die for! We chose the diamond buffet so we got a little bit of everything and were able to please all of our guests likes. Let me tell you, they raved about the food; we’re still getting compliments about it! We ourselves go there to the restaurant quite often. Our bartender and security guard were also great, willing to help where they could and make sure everyone got back to their rooms safe. The security guard even came to check on us the next morning to make sure everything was okay! It was nice to have the option of the cash bar in the ballroom but to also be able to go into Rudy’s and order drinks there to bring back. Heidi made our reception a dream, the decorating skills were exactly as I imagined. We opted to do our gift opening there as well the morning after with some bagels, coffee and juice for the guests that wanted to attend. It was super easy and convienent to have everything done in one place since we had a lot of out of town guests. Heidi, we want to thank you again for all your hard work and dedication to our wedding - everything went off without a hitch and the night was beyond perfect! We will continue to reccomend Holiday Inn Lakeville where and when we can. We can’t wait to hopefully come back one day and celebrate in there again!
Jenna W
5.0
10/22/2018
We really enjoyed having our reception at the Holiday Inn; Heidi and her team were flexible and easy to work with to make our day what we wanted. They accommodated our large number of overnight guests well and the food was great too. I would definitely recommend!
Joanna S
5.0
10/21/2018
Awesome staff. Made our wedding reception run smoothly. The chef was amazing not only did he make a wonderful gluten free meal but was able to cater a plate just for me(the bride) that fit my numerous food sensitivities. I can not recommend them enough.
Crystalyn W
5.0
10/13/2018
We are so happy we had our wedding reception at the holiday inn! Heidi was super helpful and very friendly! She helped everything go so smoothly and it was perfect. I would definitely recommend the Holiday Inn Lakeville to anyone.
Hannah K
5.0
9/25/2018
We used Rudy's Red Eye Catering from Holiday Inn Lakeville for our wedding and the food was AMAZING! They have an expansive menu with lots of options and price package varieties. We did a buffet and all of our guests raved about how delicious the food was! We also had desserts and appetizers from Rudy's that were were presented so nicely and so good!
The service was fantastic - on the day of they brought all the food equipment, linens, dishware, etc and even helped us out by bringing extra trays. They were professional and efficient and did all the coordination with our venue. We had multiple calls and meetings with them prior to the big day and they were great at asking questions and making sure we had all we needed! Would highly recommend!
Melanie O
5.0
9/24/2018
Melanie K.
Elisa N
4.0
7/16/2018
I loved working with Heidi as we went through the planning process. It made my wedding day go so smoothly! I also really enjoyed having the rehearsal dinner, wedding, and brunch Sunday morning all at Holiday Inn. It made for all of our out of town guests to not have to find their way around all weekend. It was helpful for myself as the bride to be more stress free as the weekend approached to have everything at one venue! Overall great experience. Thank you Holiday Inn!
Crystal W
5.0
7/15/2018
We had a great time getting married with Holiday Inn Lakeville! Heidi is amazing, she made our wedding easy and fun! She helped coordinate with all my vendors simple and effortless. I had no worries the day of because we were able to trust Heidi to put out our wedding favors and place cards, we were also able to set up flowers early. The reception was beautiful and our honeymoon sweet was amazing! The food at the reception and breakfast at the restaurant is so delicious 😋 the staff at the Holiday Inn are so friendly and kind. Thank you Holiday Inn & Heidi for the incredible weekend!
Megan D
5.0
6/26/2018
The venue was perfect and Heidi is a gem. From the start to the end of the planning process everything came together wonderfully. We truly got our perfect wedding- I can’t think of any detail that I was aware of that went wrong. Thank you to Heidi and her team!!
-The Johnstons
Kristi S
5.0
2/27/2018
Heidi and her team were amazing from start to finish. From beginning to end she never hesitated to answer questions or make last minute changes for us. In our short planning time span that we had she made everything come together and our day was perfect. From the day we checked in, the hotel staff was amazing and everything couldn't have went better. I will recommend Heidi and her team to everyone!!
Craig B
5.0
11/30/2017
We had an amazing experience having both our wedding and the reception here!! Heidi was absolutely wonderful with answering any questions we had or concerns! Very quick at responding as well which is very important. Her entire staff did perfect and would recommend them to anyone!
Kelly K
5.0
11/06/2017
I don't even know where to begin. Our day was BEYOND PERFECT! We decided to do our ceremony and reception at the Holiday Inn. The staff were INCREDIBLE!!! I'm still hearing compliments on the food and the way the staff treated everyone. If you are a bride that worries about having the PERFECT day, I would highly suggest Holiday Inn. Heidi is the wedding coordinator there and she was AMAZING! Every little detail was taken care of and I just had to show up on our Wedding day! I truly can not say enough about it, If I could give them 10 stars I would!!!!
Leah M
5.0
11/01/2017
We had such a wonderful experience with the team at the Holiday Inn! They were professional and easy to work with and helped to make our day thr most amazing! It was so nice to know that Heidi had all the details in order and made everything come together perfectly! We HIGHLY recommend the Holiday Inn in Lakeville!
Danielle M
5.0
10/31/2017
This venue is BEAUTIFUL! It’s so convenient to have everything in one place- ceremony, reception, hotel rooms. The planning process has been nothing short of exceptional. Heidi is an absolute GEM to work with! She is knowledgeable, dedicated, detail-oriented and genuinely cares about the vision of our wedding day. Also, the catered food from Rudy’s Redeye Grill is out of this world! Blocking rooms was a breeze. Amanda basically took everything off our hands and has made this an easy process for my guests. If you’re in search of a wedding venue, the Holiday Inn in Lakeville has the best to offer! Amazing food, wonderful staff and an unforgettable experience!
Laura C
5.0
10/13/2017
My husband and I cannot express in words how incredible our experience was with the Holiday Inn and Suites Lakeville. From the moment that we began looking into this venue for our wedding reception until our big day, we received overwhelming support and guidance from the wedding coordinator, Heidi, and the rest of the staff. Heidi was an absolute pleasure to work with, and helped us tremendously throughout our wedding planning. Not only was Heidi organized and helpful in sorting out the details of our reception, but it was also evident how much she genuinely cared about her job and our wedding reception. In addition, the group rooms coordinator, Amanda, was extremely helpful with ensuring that the accommodations were perfect for all of our guests. We had a large number of guests traveling from other states, and Amanda was very responsive and helpful with updating our room block and ensuring our guests had the accommodations that they needed. Overall, our wedding reception was an absolute dream come true, and we continue to receive compliments about how amazing everything was. The Holiday Inn and Suites Lakeville went above and beyond, and we are so thankful for everything that they did to ensure our day was perfect. I can't say enough about how amazing this experience and venue were, and highly recommend it to everyone looking for a venue for their big day :)
Carrie K
5.0
10/06/2017
The Holiday Inn was the perfect venue for our wedding. From the start, the planner, Heidi, was perfectly helpful and organized. She answered all of our questions promptly and completely, made sure that the hotel could accommodate all of our requests, and worked with us to make our day exactly what we wanted.
All of our guests were from out of town, and they appreciated the hotel amenities (especially the pool.) The hotel allowed us to adjust our room block multiple times due to the number of out of town guests, and even left some thoughtful treats in our suite.
The event space was perfect for our party, and was able to accommodate around 230 attendees for the ceremony. We had both the reception and ceremony on site, with the main hall split into 2 rooms. After the ceremony the guests moved to the second room/bar area and hallway, which was a little congested due to the number of people. However, the event staff flipped the ceremony space into reception space on schedule so it was only a minor inconvenience for the guests. The staff was on point after dinner as well with removing tables and converting a dance floor.
Many of our guests complimented the food, and we were very satisfied with both the price and quality of the buffet.
Overall, the planning was exceptional, the hotel did a great job accommodating our requests, the staff were courteous and professional, and we were completely satisfied with our decision to host our wedding at the Holiday Inn.
Rachel E
5.0
10/01/2017
Heidi was GREAT to work with! She was prompt on respond to emails or calls and very flexible to meet with us based on our busy schedules. The day was FLAWLESS! Setup was amazing (and done for us!) and it was easy to gather our belongings the next day after they cleaned up for us!
Jennifer H
5.0
9/30/2017
We just wrapped our wedding at Holiday Inn in Lakeville. We had the ceremony at another location and used Holiday Inn for our social hour and reception.
All of our guests raved about the food, and the ease of getting thru the line of the buffet. We did serve each guest with their choice of dessert, and that went very smooth.
I dropped off all of our décor on Wednesday for our Saturday wedding, and by the time our first guest arrived, everything was set up and ready for them. Sunday Morning, we woke up and went back to the banquet hall to find most of our décor was already boxed up in the same boxes that I delivered it and ready for us to load back up into our car.
Holiday Inn was great to work with, they were very accommodating to our requests, and prompt when I had emailed a question if something was possible or not possible.
This was 1 of 3 locations that we toured, and the others had package pricing, and if you didn't want something included in that package, you either had to still pay for it, or you could lower the package and the add others items in, which made it to be much more expensive. The team gave us one flat price for everything, and there was no hidden prices or fees later on. They were very flexible on what we wanted our day to look like.
Maria B
5.0
9/29/2017
Our experience and our wedding reception at Holiday Inn Lakeville was – simply stated – perfect.
Our main contact was Heidi who was always responsive to our questions and so great to work with! All the staff we came into contact with during the planning and during the wedding day were polite, kind, and so helpful. Food was also wonderful!
Many of our guests have told us that they had a great time and that we had chosen a beautiful venue. I was able to relax in the weeks leading up to the wedding and on the wedding day as I knew that everything would be taken care of by Heidi and staff!
Can’t thank the Holiday Inn Lakeville enough for doing everything they could to ensure our wedding day went off without a hitch – I highly recommend this venue!
Kallie P
5.0
9/26/2017
The Holiday Inn was the perfect wedding venue for my husband and I. Heidi is the ideal wedding coordinator. She is so organized, helpful, and will make sure all the details are taken care of so you can just enjoy your special day. The food is phenomenal and the service was exceptional. Thank you to the Holiday Inn for making our day go by without a glitch!
Angie R
5.0
9/25/2017
Heidi and all of the holiday inn staff were amazing!! Beautiful venue! Highly recommend!
Bryanna W
5.0
9/22/2017
My Fiance and I worked with Heidi and everyone at the Holiday Inn/Rudy's Red Eye in Lakeville for our wedding this September and they made the entire process amazing!! Everyone complimented us on how amazing the food was. Heidi helped everything go as smooth as possible. It was perfect that we were connected to the Hotel and they handled the Hotel block for us so we didn't have to worry about a thing. Heidi had a lot of advise to share with us on what to do and what not to! I would recommend the Holiday Inn to anyone looking for a wedding venue!
Rachel A
5.0
1/11/2017
We got married at the Holiday Inn in Lakeville in October 2016. It was absolutely amazing! The staff was great and very attentive! Heidi and her staff were amazing and planned everything perfect. Our wedding day went amazing and wouldn't have been half the day it was without the staff at the Holiday Inn!
Molly D
5.0
10/31/2016
I cannot put into words how happy my husband and I were with the staff at the Holiday Inn. From the moment we toured all the way until our special day, Heidi and her team made sure everything was perfect and exactly how we wanted it. The staff was flexible and willing to answer any questions we may have.
Our families felt at ease and taken care of every minute! I would recommend this venue to everyone and anyone! Our guests raved about the venue, food and overall atmosphere! If we got married over and over again, I would always chose the Holiday Inn for our ceremony and reception spot!
Amanda B
5.0
10/21/2016
I definitely would recommend using thr Holiday Inn for your venue. We had our wedding on August 6, 2016 and could not have chosen a better hotel venue. Heidi was absolutely amazing to work with I was not worried any step of the way. Its beyond helpful that her and her team set everything up for you as it takes a lot of stress away the day of the wedding because you know things are in good hands. I would definitely recommend working with Heidi! The wait staff was prompt and kind we did not experience any delays in serving dinner or handing out cake. The bartenders were also amazing our guests loved their personality and how they were not just bartenders but also engaging with the guest and showing they are also having a great time doing their job! The venue itself was great as well. Not all of our guests wanted to dance or be in the ballroom the whole time, at this venue they were able to use all the space (hallways, Rudy's, and outside). Finally, the food was absolutely amazing even better at our wedding than our taste testing. No one was disappointed in the food we served.
Ericca G
5.0
10/17/2016
we had our wedding with them on 10.14.16 and everyone there was super helpful and everything turned out perfectly!
Kelsey B
5.0
10/12/2016
Heidi was amazing to work with! It was huge to have them put everything together and set up rather then us having to take time out of an already busy day to set up. Overall the Holiday inn was amazing to work with and such a great venue! Our guests are still raving about the food and venue! We loved every second of it! We would recomend them to anyone! Thank you Holiday Inn Lakeville!
Deb Z
3.0
10/04/2016
I will say first that we did not get married at the hotel. We stayed at the hotel the night before the wedding and for the wedding night. The hotel room was nice and there was a lot of room for me and my bridesmaids to get ready for the ceremony. The bed was comfortable and very nice. My 10 yr old stepdaughter loved the pool/waterpark . I have to say that I was very disappointed that, for how much we paid for our room ($140/night), that there was no free breakfast (not even a continental one) for us at the hotel. I've stayed at other hotels, paid less for the room and gotten at least a little something for breakfast. While that might sound nitpicky, we are very tight on money and paid for the wedding (and the rooms) ourselves. I made the decision to pay for a room for both nights so my groom and I would not see each other the night before and for my bridesmaids and I to get ready before the ceremony. So, all that being said, I'm very disappointed by the fact there was no breakfast available. I will not stay there in the future and I would not recommend it to anyone either. Sorry, Holiday Inn and Suites, but if you really were "full-service" then you really would be full-service and offer breakfast.
response 10/11/2016
Congratulations on your marriage! Thank you so much for choosing our property to be part o...
f your wedding weekend!
I am terribly sorry for any perception you may have had that would imply we had a continental breakfast. Being that we are a “full-service” establishment, this does mean we offer a full-service restaurant with a Chef created menu serving Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner. It also refers to our onsite event facilities and catering sector that provides event and wedding coordination.
Again, I apologize for any confusion there! We wish you all the best with your new marriage!!
-Heidi
Danielle H
5.0
10/03/2016
I don't even know where to start- our experience with the Holiday Inn and Rudy's was absolutely phenomenal. Heidi was wonderful to work with- she made our day perfect and stress-free. The rest of the staff was amazing as well- especially the bartender, Tony, and the lead server, Victor. To brides considering this venue, you will not be disappointed- it will be one of the best wedding decisions you make.
response 10/06/2016
Thank you!! I am thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience with us!! Aren't Victor and ...
Tony so great at what they do?! So lucky to have such gems on our team. We wish you two all the best and hope you'll visit us soon for date nights :)
XO, Heidi
Katie P
5.0
9/26/2016
Josh and I were married on September 10th, 2016 and our venue was the Holiday Inn and Suites. It was everything we hoped for and the evening was more than perfect. We had amazing reviews from our guests about the food and service throughout the evening and are still hearing about it today, two weeks later!
More than 75% of our guests traveled from many different states to come to our wedding, choosing the Holiday Inn and Suites gave us just what our guests needed. The hotel rooms which were directly connected to the ballroom and wonderful service from all the staff members was something we really appreciated. The restaurant attached was also wonderful for our guests. Danielle, who worked with our room block gave us exactly what we needed for our guest rooms. Danielle was awesome to work with and was very organized with our room blocks.
Victor and his staff were beyond amazing to work with! The service was amazing for our wedding party at the head table and for our guests. The bartenders were so much fun! The bartender came to our head table and introduced himself at the beginning of the evening and was so genuine. Everyone enjoyed their drinks throughout the night and there was never an issue with bar service throughout the entire night.
Heidi was more than wonderful to work with. We cannot express enough how much time we felt she put into working with us whether it was through emails, telephone calls, meeting with us to discuss plans and not to mention the individual food tasting she let us do, as we live in Minot, ND and could not make it to the scheduled food tasting the Holiday Inn had planned. From the day I booked with Holiday Inn and Suites, until the wedding day itself and after the wedding Heidi was always so helpful and easy to work with!
I cannot express how amazing the staff at Holiday Inn and Suites are, and how beautiful our wedding dream turned out. We are so thankful we choose Holiday Inn and Suites for our wedding reception and will recommend for years to come!
Justine S
5.0
9/12/2016
Picking this venue was the easiest and best decision we made! Every single person we worked with during the planning process and on the big day were incredible. I feel like my groom and I never had to lift a finger. The wedding coordinator, Heidi is absolutely amazing. She is there for you every step of the way and you can genuinely feel that she wants your day to be just as perfect as you do. Not to mention she is one of the kindest people I have ever met. About a week before the wedding you will have a final appointment and going over EVERYTHING and how much it will cost - so no surprises! We had a buffet style rehearsal dinner at Rudy's and for our reception. We received compliments for both nights on how amazing the food was. You will not be disappointed! All of the hotel staff are very friendly and accommodating. We could not be more happy with how everything turned out!! If you want a beautiful stress free wedding, this is the venue for you!
Hannah S
5.0
8/03/2016
My husband and I cannot even begin to describe how thankful we are to Heidi, her crew, and the rest of the Lakeville Holiday Inn staff! Our reception was exactly what we had hoped for and we couldn't have done it without the help of this amazing staff. From day one of planning and working with Heidi I knew that I could go to her with anything or any questions I had. She is the sweetest person and made me feel calm throughout the stress of planning a wedding. Every single person in the building greeted us with a smile and were quick to help with anything we needed! They allow you to bring your decorations ahead of time, set up for you to allow time to enjoy pre-wedding festivities, and even had everything gathered the next morning to make for an effortless clean up the next day! They were very accommodating to our large numbered guest list and if I got the chance to do it all over again I wouldn't change a thing about our reception. I just kept thinking to myself how lucky we were that we were working with Heidi and a staff that cared so much to make our day everything we dreamed of! Couldn't have done it without this hard working staff! I would HIGHLY recommend this location! Wonderful, kind, caring, and supportive people to work with and a beautiful venue!
5.0
7/24/2016
Heidi was AMAZING to work with! She made the entire process from beginning to end seamless and easy for us. Can I also mention that she also went on maternity leave and became a new mom and didn't skip a beat the entire time? She was phenomenal, professional, very detail-oriented and a pleasure to work with. She is also very personable: no matter when I happened to drop by the hotel because I just happened to be in the area, she always knew who I was, which is incredible considering the volume of weddings that this venue hosts each year. The ballroom is spacious and beautiful and the venue is flexible with the DJ services, cake bakery, etc. The food was awesome, Rudy's does a great job and is economical, especially considering the quality of the food. Our guests loved visiting Rudy's for meals before and after our event. It is a unique great bar/grill with fun staff and delicious, quality food choices for all palettes. We got tons of compliments from our guests on our wine selection. The hotel is spacious and comfortable and I really enjoyed having our guests not having to worry about drinking and driving, since there were plenty of rooms for our guests to stay the night. The water park is great for little kids and a number of our guests utilized this both the day of and the day after our wedding. Again, I can't emphasize enough as to how fantastically perfect our day was, which was all possible thanks to Heidi. I would highly encourage anyone even considering this venue to meet with her, because you will be blown away.
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