Located just outside of Plymouth!
Christine & Lindsay
COORDINATOR
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (8X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Family owned and operated since 1956, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional services for our wedding clients. With over 30 years of experience, our planning team will guide you, providing advice, resources and someone you can confide in. Our Executive Chef Team will create an unforgettable meal, made in-house and from scratch. We are known for our exceptional customer service and wonderful meals, and we're proud to be a part of 69 years of receptions and events! We are located just outside of Plymouth, and 4.5 miles west of 494 on Highway 55.
Our catering menu pricing begins at $37.99 per guest, and we include with our Reception room rentals:
-Use of the Space from 10:00 am – 12:00 am
-White, Ivory or Black Table Linens
-Table Skirting
-2 Votives per Table
-A Variety of Linen Napkin Colors
-Complete Place Settings using Real Dishware & Glassware
-Cake Cutting
-Personal Day-of Event Coordination Service
-A Permanent Dance Floor
-Customized Room Layouts Including All Table & Chair Set Up
-Custom Bar Arrangements
-Various Tasting Options
-Free On-Site Parking
-Use of Outdoor Photo Backdrop
Wedding ceremonies and receptions held at Medina Entertainment Center can be hosted in any of their three separate event spaces. The Images room is an intimate space complete with a bar and wheelchair-accessible ramp for smaller gatherings of between 20 and 150 guests. This space is also ideal for ceremonies of up to 180 guests as it has a large stage and is sound-proofed. The Event Rooms give eminently customizable spaces that can be combined for a spacious ballroom experience for up to 250 seated guests. Finally, the Grand Ballroom offers a magnificent space with a large maple dance floor, elevated stage, lobby, sizeable main bar, and two sets of restrooms. Spectacular events, ceremonies and receptions, can be held in the Grand Ballroom, ranging from 200 to over 600 guests. The dance floor alone can seat up to 360 guests at round tables and up 446 guests at banquet tables.
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception
$450
Reception
$450
Ceremony
$150
Bar services
$7 per person
Catering
Contact for price
- 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 May-Oct and Dec.
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Amenities + details
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
Up to 300
Settings
Ballroom
Hotel
Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Other Desserts
Food & Catering
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
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- Christine & LindsayCoordinatorChristine has 13 years of experience with managing and planning weddings and has worked at Medina Entertainment Center for over 20 years. She loves connecting with and helping her clients and appreciates that every day brings something new. Lindsay now plans weddings and events and has been with us since 2013! She has a broad background of experience in event-planning, banquet serving, and graphic design. She is also responsible for Medina's marketing and social media; she is creative and hard-working and always understands her clients' needs.
- Christine RaskobEvent CoordinatorChristine has over 11 years of experience with managing and planning weddings and events, and has worked at Medina Entertainment Center for over 20 years. She loves connecting with and helping her clients and appreciates that every day brings something new.
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Reviews
4.9
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Medina Entertainment Center is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for their exceptional service, delicious food, and seamless coordination. Christine stands out as a delightful event planner, making the planning process stress-free and efficient. The venue's beautiful decor, spacious ballroom, and accommodating staff received rave reviews, along with the positive experiences with food catering, set-up, and pricing transparency. From flexible communication to handling unexpected changes on the day of the event, MEC exceeded expectations for weddings and receptions, providing a memorable and enjoyable experience for couples and guests alike.Review photos
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Adam S
5.0
7/23/2024
The staff was very good and friendly . I loved this venue especially the lighting and details on the tables chairs and ceiling. Very pretty. Everything went very smooth and was coordinated very well.
response 07/23/2024
Thanks so much, Adam! You and Haeley had such a fun and gorgeous wedding reception, loved...
your Grand March song! Say hi if you stop into Robert's, I'd love to see you guys again!
Caroline G
5.0
12/12/2023
Got married on Dec. 9th of this year and it was AMAZING. Lindsay was amazing to work with, we got many compliments on the food, and they were so helpful in making our day a success. Thank you so much MEC for all the work you all did for us, we had a blast!
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Kelsey O
5.0
11/16/2023
Our decision to go with Medina Entertainment Center to cater our wedding reception (food and beverage) was so easy and the food was a huge hit with our guests. Working with Christine was so simple, easy, and fun!
The communication was so great and they were flexible to answer our numerous questions and meet all of our desires for the day (even when we wanted to change things closer to our reception). On top of that, the MEC crew were nothing short of amazing during the event. We had so much fun and shared a lot of laughs and great memories with the whole team (even beyond the food)!
I would highly recommend Medina Entertainment Center to those looking for:
- a caterer who will not add any additional stress to your day and will even lighten your stress level!
-provide amazing food and beverage service.
-straight forward pricing with no surprises.
-a positive catering experience and food you are sure to talk about far after your event.
response 11/16/2023
Thank you Kelsey! I do remember your guests talking about the food, ha! Love this memory,...
thank you for sharing! You were great to work with as well!!
M W
5.0
11/14/2023
From the planning to the execution on wedding day, Medina Entertainment Center (MEC) exceeded all our expectations. We were planning an outdoor October wedding in Minnesota. The weather did not cooperate and we had to shift locations day of...the staff of MEC did not even blink! Everything got rerouted to the new event space and set up with missing a beat.
The communication between MEC (Thanks, Christine!) and us was great! They made sure we went over everything multiple times for accuracy, that we understood their plans and timelines, that they understood our plans and timelines, and that pricing worked within our budget while maximizing what we got for our money.
The food was delicious and exactly what we wanted for our special day. Our guests loved everything and the food got rave reviews. The staff working the event were friendly, professional, and accommodating.
I cannot even express fully how very glad we are that we chose MEC to cater our wedding day.
response 11/14/2023
Malaina & Martin, thank you so much for the nice comments! We had everything planned to a...
T and then funny how everything worked out (rain downpour all day)and was still perfect! What a fun, fall, memorable wedding you had! Congrats!!
Nikki M
5.0
11/14/2023
I don’t have enough room to rave about how amazing this venue was. We had our wedding at Medina Entertainment Center in August. From the very beginning of the planning process, Christine made it an absolute breeze! Medina handled everything from food to set-up and tear down, answered any question we had, anticipated our needs, and went above and beyond. She always got back to me in 24 hours or less and was super helpful with everything! We basically only had to bring in our own table decor and they handled the rest. The food was amazing and the staff on the day-off was all super attentive. I’ve had MANY of my friends and family say that our wedding was perfect and they still rave about the food!
response 11/14/2023
Nikki, your wedding was stunningly beautiful! Loved working with you and Josh, and loved h...
ow everything came together so seamlessly that day. Your love for eachother is memorable and so was the day! Congrats again!!
Barb H
5.0
10/03/2023
Christine,
I cant even begin to thank Medina Entertainment and yourself enough for all you did to help make this a day to remember.
The venue was perfect. The food was delicious and accommodating to food allergies.
The ballroom was spacious and I liked how no tables needed to be taken down to make room for a dance floor.
The ballroom was absolutely beautifully decorated. Very little decorations were needed from us.
The changing rooms for the Bride and Groom to get ready in was so helpful and it allowed us to keep all our personal belongings in a locked room. It was also a private room for our nursing mothers.
Going with Medina Entertainment is literally a one stop shop. Venue- DJ- Food & Catering-Security-Grooms dinner banquet rooms.
Many of our guests had never been to the ballroom for anything other then a concert, so for them to see a concert hall transformed into a magical ballroom you dream about they were speechless.
We wouldn't change a thing.
Thank you for a flawless wedding experience.
Sincerely,
MOTB 9-23-23
response 10/03/2023
Barb, thank you for such praises, that really means a lot to us! So glad your guests noti...
ced the Ballroom remodel, and those new dressing rooms came in handy for you! We are thrilled that you had a wonderful experience and memorable day, thank you!
Jayne H
5.0
9/30/2023
Location was great, lots of free parking- but we chose Medina because they handle it all- from the decorating, bartending, great food- coordinating with our 4 pc jazz band- it was all done for us, We are so glad we chose Medina- we were able to greet guests outside, it was a beautiful day. Raised stage area for the band -perfect size- room held 120, we ended up with about 80- round tables of 8. Received so many compliments on the great reception.
Due to cost, we had appetizers and we provided drinks for everyone- 10 types of appetizers, and we did Costco for delicious cakes -
response 09/30/2023
Jayne, thanks so much for this nice review! You put a lot of thought into all of the littl...
e details, which makes a huge difference in the day, and the band you brought in was really great! Thanks so much for choosing Medina!
Rayna F
5.0
9/23/2023
We were absolutely thrilled with the service that we received from Medina Catering. We worked with Christine and loved her. She was so friendly, joyful, kind and genuine. The food also tasted INCREDIBLE! We had many guests tell us that it was the best wedding food that they ever had! Everything had such great flavor and so delicious. We would recommend Medina Catering to anyone that ever needed catering services. We were blown away and loved it so much!!
response 09/27/2023
Rayna, you are so sweet! I loved working with you and Paul too and am so glad you were ha...
ppy with everything! Love how it all turned out after all of our planning and that you got to dance with your dad. :) Thank you!
Paula P
5.0
9/13/2023
Responsive, fun to partner with, excellent food, perfect room and set up, great staff. Everyone had fun!
response 09/15/2023
Thanks, Paula! You had the best turnout and it looked like such a fun night! Wonderful wo...
rking with you, and cheers to your next chapter!
Kyle N
5.0
9/12/2023
We worked with Christine from Medina Entertainment Center for our wedding coordination on 9/8/23. Everything on rehearsal and wedding day went pretty much perfect and exceeded expectations. Every staff member we worked with or encountered there was very nice and helpful. These days where a lot of places are increasing prices making things tough financially on consumers, MEC offered fair/good pricing on their food, event room rentals, and services. We didn't have to break our bank, and received great service in return. All of our guests we heard from (as well as us) had mentioned the food had tasted excellent, too!
If we ever have a need for a moderate to big event in the future, we would definitely be looking here, and would recommend it to family and friends.
response 09/12/2023
Thank you, Kyle! You guys were amazing to work with as well and had fun doing so!
So happ...
y that your day was memorable, seamless and the food was good, thank you so much for your review!
Katy R
5.0
8/15/2023
My son and daughter in law just had their wedding reception at Medina Entertainment Center at the beginning of August. All of our guests raved about the food- so good! The event planner Christine was fantastic to work with! She was very responsive and friendly. We also did the Groom's dinner there the previous evening. They have a perfect sized room for that located close to the bar. This is a 5 star review, but honestly they deserve a million stars!! :)
response 08/15/2023
Thank you, Katy!! I had so much fun getting to know you Cody & Sadie and everyone!! Such ...
a blast altogether and what a wonderful and gorgeous weekend it was! Cheers to your family's next chapter!
Jessica M
5.0
7/27/2023
Medina catered for our wedding and I could not have asked for a better caterer, the appetizers tasted amazing! The main course was cooked perfectly and well seasoned, everyone keeps talking about the short rib, salad, chicken.....everything really! The coordinator Christine was very helpful in suggesting small things that the bride can forget as the wedding date gets closer. She is very professional and works well with people. The team was also on time to set up. Excellent service!
response 08/15/2023
Tholoana, it was such a pleasure working with you and Tonde! SO happy that you were pleas...
ed with your food, it was really fun to plan your menu with you of our food and from India Spice House! Congrats again, and thanks so much for your review!
Kenny F
5.0
7/01/2023
We had our reception at Medina Entertainment Center after looking at several other places before making our final decision. Boy was it the right choice! It all started with Christine who met with us the day after we initially contacted MEC, she was so kind and helpful with every little detail no matter how small. She was by far and away our favorite person we worked with during our searching for a venue process. Next, the food. We had a buffet with short ribs and chicken parm, along with a salad and a few sides and apps. It was an absolute monster hit. I just wish we had more time to eat! We got compliments about the food all night. The food and beverage staff were kind and helpful all night, and Christine even made us our own to go plate. We brought in games and had a few bowling lanes reserved as well. Both were a big hit and planned to perfection as far as the set up. It was such a fun, memorable, and magical day. We are so glad we chose MEC, we cannot thank them and Christine enough for making it so special.
response 07/05/2023
Kenny, thank you so much for your detailed review! You and Nikki were so wonderful to wor...
k with, and your guests had so much fun with all of the entertainment you offered! Great couple, great vibes! Thank you for choosing Medina, and I will extend your compliments to the team and Chef!
Jess B
5.0
12/06/2022
This was hands down the best decision we made during our wedding process. We received SO many compliments on how beautiful the venue was, how great it was for weddings with kids, and the biggest compliment we received was on the food. Christine was amazing during the year of planning. She was able to adjust everything to our needs and helped immensely the day of the wedding when our music coordinator became ill and couldn’t make it. You couldn’t hear ANYTHING outside of the rooms. Our ceremony room was perfect and the reception room was gorgeous. I’m almost crying typing all of this. It was a magical day and I wish I could relive it over and over again. Everyone was so friendly and kind. Seriously, you won’t regret the venue if you go this route. So stress free and just perfect.
response 12/06/2022
Jessica, now you've got me crying too! It WAS amazing, and more than anything I am thrill...
ed that you and Brandon and Sophia had a magical memorable day. It was beyond gorgeous and just can't wait for those photos of your Images ceremony and Event Rooms reception!! Best wishes to your family!
Nicole G
5.0
11/03/2022
I could not ask for a better venue for my wedding. The coordinator Christine was so insanely helpful- always answering my random questions at all times, day and night. She made me and my husband feel like such a priority. We have had so many compliments on our location- our friends and family had a blast with the games and bowling! They also were willing to work with our food choices- we wanted breakfast dinner and they did it, and it was so delicious! I have had friends tell me they will now be having events at this location because of the great time they had here. ❤️
response 11/03/2022
Thank you, Nicole! You and Matt are such a kind and happy couple and have such fun togethe...
r, you guys really made planning that much more special for me! Thank YOU for an absolutely delicious dinner, your breakfast was amazing!
Lillia K
5.0
9/22/2022
I was so glad I chose to have my wedding and reception here. I wanted a reasonably priced place that had great food. I had such a great experience with their staff and felt like I had the smoothest wedding day ever. Their main contact for weddings Christine is amazing. Super responsive and helpful. They want you to have a good experience and it shows. :)
We got lots of compliments on the food too! Tons of good choices to eat and lots of different bar options. We got married and had our reception in the ballroom upstairs. Loved it!
response 09/22/2022
Lillia, it was so fun getting to know you and Dan and your wedding day was just so perfec...
t! Great job with all of the planning and detail on your end and loved that you totally ENJOYED the food! ;)
Anna W
5.0
9/03/2022
We got married at Medina entertainment center in their images room, it was absolutely gorgeous. The food was amazing and the staff was even better. We worked with Christine and she was an absolute blessing to work with. She was so kind and her and her staff went above and beyond my expectations. If you are looking for a venue check them out. Pricing was reasonable as well which always helps. Especially with how beautiful they made the room look and again the food is beyond amazing!
response 09/06/2022
Anna, you were absolutely amazing to work with, we were a good team! I love your go-with-t...
he-flow attitude even when your daughter got a bloody nose! So happy your day was memorable and beautiful!
Rose O
5.0
9/02/2022
Medina Entertainment Center catered my wedding at the Plymouth Community Center on 7/30, and WOW, I could truly sing their praises all day. Food and drinks/ service were one the of the most important aspects of the wedding for me and I was blown away with what we got. The food was delicious and hot, and the staff was attentive and kind. We heard rave reviews all night; even pickier relatives were highly impressed. I loved working with Christine leading up to the wedding; she was very easy and fun to work with and always answered any questions I had immediately and honestly. We had Missy onsite the day of and she was fantastic as well. I can't recommend MEC enough!!
response 09/02/2022
Rose & Amir, your wedding was gorgeous through and through, and I am so happy you were blo...
wn away! Our food is fantastic, and I will definitely pass along to our kitchen team. Thanks for your recommendation, dear!
Cassie R
5.0
8/12/2022
I had the most amazing experience with the Medina Entertainment Center! My wedding reception was in the large ballroom, and I barely needed to decorate my tables because the ballroom itself was so stunning! I felt so taken care of during the planning process and when it came to the wedding day I didn't need to think about a thing because our coordinator, Missy, had everything taken care of throughout the whole evening. It was so amazing knowing I didn't have to worry about anything! My guests also had an amazing time, and here are some of the wonderful comments we got from them: the game area we set up in the back left corner for younger kids to play in was perfect, it was fantastic that you could escape the music when you went to the back area behind the curtains, serving all the little kids first made dinner so much easier for parents, the food was phenomenal, the ballroom looked stunning, having the inn right next door made so many fully relax because they didn't have to worry about ordering an uber and designating a sober cab. Overall, I couldn't have imagined the night going any better! This place is definitely the best bang for your buck!
response 08/15/2022
AMAZING! Thank you so much! There was a lot of little ones and I am so glad there was ro...
om for them to move around and get some energy out.
Sophia S
5.0
7/27/2022
We had our reception at Medina Entertainment Center. From start to finish it was an incredible experience! Christine helped us plan every detail and was so patient as we chose different options and made changes. She thought of things that I easily could have overlooked. The day of the wedding, Christine and her staff went above and beyond for us! One of my bridesmaids fainted during the ceremony, and was still feeling a little shaky when the reception started. One of the staff members used their own money to buy her a Gatorade from one of the vending machines. The food was INCREDIBLE! A year later, I’m still hearing from guests that we had the best wedding food they’ve ever had! Everything was stunning when we walked in the room. We are so glad that we had our reception there! They were fabulous!
response 07/27/2022
Sophia, your reception was gorgeous! And so memorable! Thank you so much for your kind w...
ords a year one later and Happy Anniversary to you & Cory!! :)
Andromeda A P
5.0
6/15/2022
I am an awful planner, but Missy and the staff at Medina entertainment center took all the stress off my shoulders! They took such good care of everyone, and did an incredible job at putting us all at ease. Everyone on board was so sweet, the wait staff at the bar gave us so many kind words. Thank you again for making our day so special and stress free!
response 06/16/2022
Planning may not be your thing but the details sure are! From the succulent gifts for the...
guests and the crocheted leaves on the chairs, it was so whimsical and light in the space. Thank you for having us be the spot where you said, "I do!"
Megan L
5.0
5/26/2022
We could not be any happier with how our wedding day turned out! Christine is amazing at what she does! Super quick to reply to questions and we never had to worry about things getting done! We did not hear one bad thing about the food either! Our day was perfect from start to finish!
response 05/26/2022
Thanks, Megan! You are beautiful inside and out and so happy that yours and Tyler's big d...
ay was too! I'll tell the Chef! Congrats once last time! :)
Megan S
5.0
12/03/2021
Throughout the ups and downs of the pandemic, Christine made sure we stayed up-to-date on all our options and MEC was very understanding and accommodating during the changing circumstances. Very supportive and everything went smoothly that day! MEC made us feel right at home. We would recommend them highly!
response 12/03/2021
Thank you, Megan! It was a long road and you guys made it so gracefully! Hope you and Br...
ad are doing well!
Aryonna B
5.0
10/15/2021
Christine was an absolute pleasure to work with! My fiance (now husband) and I knew nothing about receptions and she helped us along the way with some good ideas! Everything was absolutely perfect, the decor was beautiful and all of the staff involved was friendly. We are still getting compliments on the food too! I would definitely recommend MEC!
response 10/15/2021
Thanks, Aryonna! Your reception was gorgeous, and you and Andrew looked amazing and went...
with the flow! I hope you had a perfect day, thank you!!
Kristina M
5.0
10/14/2021
It was the perfect fit! Missy, our wedding planner had so many great ideas for our day and really made it custom to US and who we are as a couple. She was always there to answer any questions, smooth out the details and ease anxiety. The food was incredible. They really go above and beyond. Special touches on the presentation, it all was just perfect.
response 10/14/2021
What a fun night! The games and band really made for some memories and the guests LOVED t...
he late night nacho bar:)
Nichol S
5.0
8/19/2021
MEC was amazing- they help so much and answered all out questions. Everyone loved the food! Plus Christine was such a great person to work with she helped so much! We had a amazing night!
response 08/19/2021
Thank you, Nichol! So happy you and Alex had a gorgeous and perfect day (minus the beest...
ing)! Enjoy your new chapter as Mr. & Mrs!!
Bethany W
5.0
9/27/2020
From the outside, this event center doesn't look like much. But TRUST ME! Give it a chance. We had our wedding reception in the grand ballroom and it felt like we were in a dreamy, whimsical garden with the flowing white drapery and lanterns hanging from the ceilings. Truly, this place gave me goosebumps the moment I walked in for set up. The location and the look isn't what sold us though... it was the staff and the food. We were supposed to get married at a different location but had to postpone due to COVID, Medina Entertainment Center took us in with open arms and it could NOT have been more amazing!!
One of the event coordinators, Christine, went above and beyond her duties to ensure our wedding, food, drinks, and all of it went off without a hitch. She was extremely communicative throughout the whole process and helped us navigate wedding planning during COVID. She doesn't make you feel rushed and really cares that you and your significant other are well taken care of.
As if all of this was not good enough.... THE FOOD! My GOD! My husband had one taste of their angus beef short ribs and A) said this is what he was eating on his wedding day and B) that it was the best beef dish he had ever had. Even our pickiest eaters had nothing but amazing things to say about this food. Another thing, Christine and her staff take food allergies/accommodations extremely seriously.
Overall, if you want wedding planning to be less stressful, have good food, great wine, an amazing location then I don't think you have to look any further. Love this place and its people!!
response 09/28/2020
Thanks, Bethany! It was a pleasure, a joy, and so FUN working with you to plan your recep...
tion! So happy everything worked out for you and Ross in the Ballroom!!
Kathy S
5.0
9/18/2020
We loved working with Medina. Guests raved about the food and service. Missy was so wonderful, professional and friendly.
response 09/23/2020
Thank you so much! As our first wedding post COVID shut down it was so exciting and you a...
ll were so easy going about the guidelines and working with us to make is an awesome day!
Karla D
5.0
8/27/2020
I am so happy that I chose MEC as my reception location. Christine was amazing to work with. She was very responsive and rolled with all the changes or questions that I had. The food was amazing, our guests keep bragging about it. The venue was VERY affordable, I love that everything was "in house".
response 08/27/2020
Thanks, Karla! You and Collin had an especially memorable wedding to plan! You were so or...
ganized throughout everything, and I am so happy you had a fun night!
Samantha H
3.0
1/26/2020
We chose MEC because it was close in regards to our ceremony site and it was the most affordable location that could hold all of our guests invited. We lucked out by meeting one of the coordinators, Christine, who was amazing, she always answered my emails/questions as soon as she could and was always willing to update our details when things were changed (which was weekly, let's be real). The venue itself was beautiful and has beautiful tulle that hangs in the whole room (at no extra cost). They will set up your decor for you at an extra cost depending on how much it is. The food is DELICIOUS and everyone told us that night how good their food was.
The reason for a little lower rating is due to the fact of poor communication with the original coordinator. We found out less than 2 weeks before the day that she wouldn't be there, but another coordinator would be. Christine was sincerely apologetic and felt bad for the late notice. Although, this obviously just added stress to my plate before the big day. The new coordinator was great but it did cause some hiccups in the execution on the day because she wasn't the one I had planned my wedding with for 1.5 years. It all ended up working out but just something that was hard to swallow as the bride.
response 01/30/2020
Sam, thanks so much for your review, and so happy to hear your guests really enjoyed the f...
ood and the space! Your reception in the Grand Ballroom was so beautiful. I apologize that I couldn't be at your wedding as an important out of state family event popped up that I needed to be at; I am sorry it stressed you out,! I knew you would be in great hands with our catering director, Missy, as she is my boss. :) We work the majority of our weddings that we plan with clients, but personal things to come up every now and then, that we need to be at. It was so fun getting to know and working with you and Tyler, and hope married life is wonderful!
Beth J
5.0
1/20/2020
We had the greatest experience working with the Medina Entertainment Center for our wedding. From our initial meeting with Missy to her call to check in a couple of days after our big day, we were delighted with the best customer service, follow through and help and guidance along the way. The night of our wedding, we had around 400 guests and could not have been more pleased with the turnout. Those who helped set up, check in throughout the night, the cooks, wait staff, cleanup crew - everyone did an exceptional job. Looking back, the only thing we would have done differently is have our rehearsal dinner at the MEC too! In addition to the service, the food was the best we've had, and got compliments from so many of our guests.
All in all, our night was perfect, and much of that credit is due to Missy and her team! Thanks again!
response 01/21/2020
Awesome!!!! Well you sure planned some fun stuff like the MEAT RAFFLE! Priceless:)
I wil...
l be sure to pass this around to my team!
Rachel C
4.0
10/26/2019
This venue is perfect! Can’t say enough good things about this venue. What’s better then a place that can accommodate a small group of guest to a massive group. Food is very good. Had decorating services. The wedding coordinator is fantastic, easy to work with... helps you throughout the process. I would highly recommend this facility.
response 11/21/2019
Thank you so much!! We try and be helpful every step of the way so thank you for letting ...
everyone know:)
Gauri S
5.0
10/22/2019
We worked with Medina Catering for our Indian wedding. Missy was our point of contact and she was absolutely wonderful! She was well-organized, detail-oriented and so patient with answering all our questions. Medina Catering teamed up with India Spice to provide Indian food for the wedding. The food was delicious! We would definitely use Medina Entertainment Center Catering again.
response 10/23/2019
What a WEDDING this was! Every detail was amazing and such a wonderful experience. All t...
he planning you did sure paid off with a wedding we will never forget.
Jackie N
5.0
9/08/2019
We just had our wedding at Medina Entertainment center Sunday Sept 1st and we couldn’t be more happy with how everything turned out! We received so many compliments on how beautiful the space/decorations were which we did very little, we were in the Ballroom, how good the food was and how amazing their team was the entire evening. We particularly loved Chuck the security guard. He was on top of things, took extra care of our gift box and added a little humor to the evening which was awesome! We worked with Christine who was amazing from the beginning. She made everything seamless, was always good at answering my questions and understanding when we made changes. It was such a beautiful day/night and we owe a lot of that to everyone at Medina. We would highly recommend having your wedding or any event at Medina you won’t be disappointed!
Jackie and Rico Nevotion
response 09/08/2019
Thank you, Jackie & Rico! I will extend the compliments to our entire team, and I am so h...
appy to hear you loved the space and had a wonderful wedding! It was awesome working with you!
Annie H
5.0
9/06/2019
We had our wedding here this weekend in the grand ballroom on 8/31 and all I can say is WOW. It was absolutely magical. The space is incredible even without any decoration, but once we added the finishing touches it exceeded my expectations. The food was amazing and well priced for the quantity we needed. We worked with Missy Miller; she made it so easy to plan out our day and helped everything run smoothly. The bar was wonderful with great drinks and great service. I will recommend this place to anyone and everyone. We’ve been here for live music, Friday night dinners, and bowling and it’s always fantastic and the staff are extremely friendly. We will definitely attach some pictures once we get some back from our photographer! It was the best experience ever!!! Thank you all so much!
response 11/21/2019
Ahhhh, THANK YOU! Your pictures turned out so good and thank you for sharing. You have a...
beautiful family and we wish you all the best!
Bjorn H
5.0
8/21/2019
Medina was amazing. Our coordinator Christine was super friendly and always went the extra mile to help. The food was incredible. I would recommend Medina to anyone.
response 08/21/2019
Bjorn, thank you for the recommendation! You and Sheng were a joy, and I had a great tim...
e working with you both! I was honored to be a part of your day!
Nicole M
5.0
8/20/2019
Medina did an amazing job for our wedding! I would recommend Christine and the whole Medina team over and over again. We had a very large wedding in the ballroom with over 250 guests and everything was great. The planning part was so easy with Christine's help. During the reception people got through the buffet line quickly and everything tasted excellent. The staff was very kind and helpful through out the night including the security guard who helped us pack up at the end of the night. LOVE LOVE LOVE Medina Ballroom!
response 08/20/2019
Thanks so much, Nicole! I will definitely let our security team know they were much appre...
ciated, and so happy you had a good experience on your dream day. I'll let our Chef know the food was excellent, too! Congrats to you and Ryan!
Andrea K
5.0
8/20/2019
My husband and I wanted a venue that could accommodate a ceremony and reception in the same building. We wanted both events to be indoors due to unpredictable MN weather, and a hotel next door for our out of town guests and for those who wanted to stay all night and not have to worry about driving home. After looking at two other venues before Medina Entertainment Center, we needed to look no further. The venue is beautiful, and the catering coordinators (Missy and Christine) are AMAZING at what they do!! They were super friendly, patient, and helped my husband and I every step of the way; and the other catering staff worked like a well oiled machine the day of our wedding too. If we were to do our big day over again, I would still pick the Medina Entertainment Center to be our venue!
response 08/20/2019
It helps to have a bride soooo organized too!! We are so happy for you both!!!
Elise R
5.0
7/24/2019
Medina was so wonderful to work with for catering for our wedding. They were great from the very beginning and were very prompt with answering questions that had come up in the planning process. Missy was fabulous and was so helpful and really made everything go so smoothly on the big day! The day of the wedding was perfect, from the set up to the food, to the staff that helped serve at our wedding. Our guests continue to comment on how delicious the food was and that they have never had as good of food at a wedding before. I would highly recommend Medina for catering and am very happy we used them for our wedding.
response 07/25/2019
I know you are giving us all the credit here but you both were so organized and so relaxed...
which is the perfect way to experience you wedding day!
Brenda K
5.0
7/23/2019
We want to say how thrilled we were with Medina Entertainment Center! The food was fabulous! Many guests said it was the best wedding food they've ever had. It was spectacular! The Images room fit our party perfectly. The service and bar tending were top notch. It was a breeze working with Missy. No hiccups. Everything was clear and timely. We will definitely recommend MEC to our friends and family.
response 07/23/2019
I do agree, our Chef is amazing and we are so lucky! Our staff really does enjoy their jo...
bs so that shines through. What is most important is you had a fabulous day!
Savanna T
5.0
6/28/2019
This was the best venue! So accommodating and the food was awesome! Our guests are still raving about the food a month later! From the beautiful decor to the extra little touches, Christine from Medina Entertainment Center was so helpful and she made things easy! I would highly recommend this venue. It was magical!
response 06/28/2019
Savannah, your reception was absolutely gorgeous! Glad that we could make it easy for you...
and Robbie, and thanks for the recommendation. It was fun working with you! Congrats!
Kristi M
5.0
6/14/2019
Christine was wonderful to work with! She was very helpful in food item recommendations & prompt in responding to e-mails & phone calls. We ended up with an appetizer buffet for an Open House. The food was excellent and the staff took great care of our guests. If we ever host another event, I’d choose Christine and Medina Entertainment again!
response 06/14/2019
Kristi, thanks so much! I will let our staff and the Chef know as well that you were hap...
py with the food and service. You were a JOY to work with! Congrats!
Sarah M
5.0
6/05/2019
First of all, our event coordinator through the whole process was Christine R. and she was simply amazing. She was responsive to our many questions in a timely manner. She was friendly, kind and definitely knew her stuff! She allowed us to have the freedom to do what WE wanted with our wedding, yet when I (the bride) was overwhelmed with making another decision,
she provided gentle suggestions based on what she knew about us and our style. She was always open to us changing our mind about a decision, too, which took a lot of the pressure of planning off!
When the big day finally came, we were SO happy to have chosen Medina Entertainment Center with our ceremony and reception. Our guests loved having the ceremony/reception space all in one location. The ceremony and reception rooms were more beautiful than I even envisioned them to be. Christine and the team at MEC definitely know what they're doing when it comes to weddings!
The food. Oh. My. Gosh. The food is soooo delicious! Many guests commented on how it was the best wedding food they've had in a long time. I also loved having the food on site and nothing to coordinate the food myself!
We had quite a few kids at our wedding, so the arcade room was a definite bonus to keep them entertained!
I would highly, highly recommend this venue to anyone planning a wedding. The price seems like a steal for how full-service it seemed to be!! I had very little worries when the big day came because Christine and her team had it all under control, and this meant a LOT to me!
response 06/05/2019
Sarah & Nick, thank you for the nicest review! I already forwarded to the Chef to let hi...
m know you and your guests really liked the food. I am so happy you had a wonderful experience, and congrats to you both and the kids!
Tricia S
5.0
12/14/2018
Our experience, from our first food tasting to our wonderful wedding night, was nothing short of fabulous with Medina Entertainment Center!! The personalized attention and quick responses, at every step of the way, allowed us to experience the fun and excitement of planning our amazing night with ease and anticipation rather than chaos and anxiety. Missy and her team went above and beyond every step of the way. We would also be remiss to not mention the absolutely AMAZING food and service!! We walked away from our tasting, knowing without a doubt, that we would be working with MEC to cateer our wedding. From the appetizers to dinner and ending with the late night snack bar, every single component was phenomenal!! Tarek and I continue to hear from our wedding guests how amazing the food was and how it was the best wedding meal they had ever been served! So, if you are looking for amazing food, fantastic service and an amazingly supportive and responsive staff, look no further...Medina Entertainment Center is the place for you on your special day!!
Tarek & Tricia St. Michaels
response 12/15/2018
WOW! This is a beyond the top review! It sure helps with the planning when you have a co...
uple that is organized and laid back:) Plymouth Creek Center was a beautiful location to start your new adventure!
Rachel P
5.0
10/28/2018
Medina is a wonderful location to hold a reception. They are very reasonably priced, easy to plan the day with and very accommodating to what is wanted & needed by the couple and their families.
It is also great if kids will be attending because there is bowling and an arcade available.
I would definitely recommend the Medina Entertainment Center to anyone planning a wedding or other special event.
response 10/29/2018
Picking a fun menu like you did helps too! Thanks so much for celebrating with us!
Krista F
5.0
10/08/2018
We could not have asked for a better caterer!! Medina went above and beyond our expectations throughout the entirety of wedding planning. The very first time we met with Medina Catering was at a food tasting event. We got to try EVERYTHING from appetizers to entrees. That way when we made our decision what meals we wanted we didn't have to second guess it! They also invited other wedding vendors to the tasting which was great because we ended up finding our DJ and Florist all in one place! It really made wedding planning so much easier for us because we aren't originally from the cities. Then through the rest of planning we worked with Missy who was incredible!! She was always available for questions and would get back to us quickly with answers. She was also super accommodating with last minute add ons even the week of the wedding! The day of the wedding we were blown out of the water with their staff and food. We got so many complements on how kind and attentive the staff were and how delicious the food was! Many of our guests said it was the best meal they've every had and wanted the recipe to both dishes. Alex and I could not be more thankful for choosing Medina for our wedding. They made our day feel so special. I would recommend them to anyone looking to have the perfect wedding. They left us without a single complaint and we are so happy with how everything turned out.
response 10/09/2018
WOW!!!!! This is so awesome to hear and I am so grateful for your kind words. I will be ...
sure to give my staff some big hugs.
Meggie O
5.0
10/02/2018
This place was amazing! We could not have asked for a better place to have our wedding reception. The food was phenomenal and many of our guests, including some that regularly frequent the finest restaurants, thought it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding. The dance floor in the ball room was the best one we've ever danced on. Everyone had plenty of room to dance without running into tables or falling off the dance floor. The tulle and lights and hanging lanterns made the space magical (and were included in the price of our rental). Christine and her team were excellent to work with and thought of every detail. I cannot recommend Medina Entertainment Center strongly enough and I am so glad that we chose it!
response 10/03/2018
It was magical! Very happy that you enjoyed your experience and loved the food! Thank yo...
u!
Ashleigh F
5.0
9/22/2018
I truly cannot say enough about this venue and staff. We predominantly worked with Christine and she worked hard to give us our dream wedding. From prompt communication to customizing decorations/lighting we were able to create the perfect atmosphere to celebrate the most important day of our lives!! Not to mention, guests raved about how terrific the food was. It is truly a remarkable venue and Christine ensured that it was a night filled with memories to treasure !
response 09/24/2018
You created a beautiful reception! It was really inspiring to see, and happy your day was...
magical. Thank you!
Katie N
4.0
9/22/2018
The rooms were so beautiful and lovely. Only reason it wasn’t a 5 was because there were 3 receptions (with bad signage so guests went to wrong ones/had random people at ours) and the week of the communication was horrible.
Missy was great to work with!
response 09/22/2018
Hi Katie! Give me a call if you would like to chat as I think you were not receiving my e...
mail responses that week. I thought it was odd because you were asking me questions I had already answered so I think there was some technical challenges:) I just thought maybe you forgot with everything going on. We worked so hard to get your guests to the room after the ceremony but they really wanted to head to the bar for a drink so we eventually gathered them all up and sent them in the reception room.
Liz M
5.0
9/17/2018
I could not have asked for a better experience. The planning was smooth and painless thanks to Missy and her team!! The Venue was GORGEOUS and exactly what we were looking for with lots to entertain a wide variety of ages (1 - 82). The food was amazing and I eagerly looked forward to my tortellini the day of our wedding! They made my big day seamless and stress free. 100% would recommend this venue.
response 09/18/2018
First off, you handled yourself that a champ and you had the perfect attitude about the da...
y! Congrats!
Karen P
5.0
9/16/2018
Medina Entertainment was fabulous. Missy was our coordinator . She went above and beyond to make the wedding the best ever. The food was outstanding. The Ballroom was absolutely stunning. Highly recommend them for your wedding.
response 09/20/2018
They were lucky to have you be the best mother of the bride ever! The room looked beautif...
ul and still love to make my rose "sparkle".
Keisha M
5.0
9/12/2018
One of the best decisions I made going with them. Christine was excellent and worked effortlessly behind the scenes to make everything great. The food was amazing and all my guests commented on it. I would definitely recommend them.
response 09/12/2018
So happy to hear that you were glad with your decision to use Medina's catering services a...
t the Plymouth Creek Center for you reception. Thank you for your review and recommendation, and it was a pleasure to work with you!
Tiffany M
5.0
9/09/2018
My husband and I used Medina as our caterers for our wedding at the Plymouth Creek Center this past August. I can not say enough nice things about Medina! We worked with Christine and she is amazing! She responded to all of our questions promptly and with so much information! She would give us her opinions when we were deciding how much of what to get and what would be too much to get food/alcohol wise. Plus the food is sooo good! Numerous guests at our wedding told us it was the BEST food they've ever had at a wedding! The service was outstanding as well! Thank you to Christine and Medina for making our day so special!
response 09/11/2018
Tiffany & Troy,
Thanks so much, we really appreciate this review. We are happy you were ...
glad with our food and services, and enjoyed working with you! Thanks for including us in your big day!!
Erica L
5.0
7/31/2018
Medina entertainment center is such a great place to get married and or have your reception! The staff are super friendly and willing to help and cater to your requests. Our wedding was the best we could’ve asked for. The event coordinator, Missy, who we worked with was very organized, caring, and all of our details and expectations were met perfectly. Highly recommend this venue.
response 08/08/2018
I am so happy for you and the day was perfect! Enjoy married life!
5.0
7/17/2018
Second time my husband and I have had the pleasure of working with Missy @Medina Entertainment. Two years ago our son and daughter in law's rehearsal dinner. And this month our daughter and son in law had their wedding reception. The staff was a joy to work with and met our every need!! Thank you Missy, Clif and other caring members.
response 07/17/2018
You are the best Mother of the Bride ever!!! Thanks so much and I will miss seeing you!
Nicole E
5.0
7/10/2018
My name is Nicole from Little Mac Design and I am a professional wedding photographer that shot at this venue a few weeks ago. I met with Missy(Director of Catering and Events at Medina Event Center) and she was amazing! She was very flexible,organized,payed attention to what the bride & groom wanted and always made sure all of their needs were taken care of. We worked well together as a team.I loved shooting at this venue and I look forward to working with Missy and this venue again for my next wedding I will be shooting there in February of 2019! ~ Nicole Engstrom of Little Mac Design
Sarah P
5.0
11/29/2017
Christine was our coordinator and she did an amazing job! She answered all of our questions whenever we had them and had great input. The wedding was beautiful and the food was fantastic! We are 100% happy with our experience at the MED and we wouldn't change a single thing.
response 11/29/2017
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We are so happy that your wedding day went as...
you envisioned, and that you were pleased with everything - this is what we strive to do! We will tell our Chef you enjoyed the food, too :) Thank you!
Kelly M
5.0
10/17/2017
I am so glad we held our ceremony and reception in the Medina Ballroom! It was more than we expected. Missy was easy to work with, friendly and very accommodating. Ceremony site setup was beautiful better than I pictured it. Had a hiccup and Missy was right on top of it even before we had noticed what was going on! I so would recommend couples to medina entertainment center for their wedding, the place was beautiful, the food was great and staff were super friendly!
response 10/18/2017
I am so glad I was able to help behind the scenes with the other vendor hiccup! You looked...
so happy and the ceremony was so touching:)
Aaron and Amanda S
5.0
10/08/2017
We had our wedding reception at Medina in September and couldn't have asked for a better venue or staff to work with! From the beginning, Missy was absolutely amazing to work with. She is very laid back, fun, yet professional. Any question we had, Missy responded in a very timely manner with her suggestions. We had nothing but compliments on the food, we got a lot of "that was the best food we have ever had at a wedding." We knew we enjoyed it at the tasting as well as the day of our wedding and it was great hearing from others how happy they were with the food! Medina was nothing but accommodating to our requests, especially having them as a backup plan if mother nature got in the way during the ceremony. Missy and her staff were nothing but friendly at our reception, the security guard, Bill was awesome! We highly recommend Medina for your wedding or any event! It was the truly the best day of our lives, and we owe a part of that to Missy and her staff for making our reception run so smooth!
response 10/09/2017
We so appreciate hearing this! It also makes it easy when you all were so fun and you all...
sure know how to have a good time:)
Peter W
5.0
10/03/2017
My wife and I worked with Christine Raskob from Medina Catering as the food vendor for our wedding. It was a pleasure working with her. Very approachable, attentive to details, and quick to respond to our questions/requests. Christine even helped with the event to ensure all things went smoothly. We thought the food was delicious and every guest we have talked to had nothing but great things to say about it. Will definitely go back to Medina Catering for our future needs!
response 10/03/2017
Thank you so much! We will definitely let our Chef know you and your guests enjoyed the f...
ood, and it was a great experience planning with you as well. Congratulations again, and enjoy married life!
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