Muse Event Center

ning.  She was always available to meet with us, and she answered all our emails/phone calls in a timely manner.  The Muse is a beautiful venue and setting for a wedding in the hip North Loop area.  It offers plenty of space/levels to spread out during Covid times if you want to offer social-distancing options for guests. It took about 90 min. to set up the reception after the ceremony because the same space is used for both the ceremony & reception. We were concerned about this initially, but the 90 minutes passed by quickly.  When we entered the reception, it was magical how beautifully the Muse/Crave crew transformed the room. Crave Catering did not disappoint and we highly recommend them. Cocktail hour went smoothly; the servers & bartenders kept the appetizers & drinks flowing without long lines at the bar. A special shout out to the bartender who did an amazing job at creating the bride & groom's signature cocktail, "purple rain."   We went with a food station set up which our guests loved. All the entree selections at the  stations were very yummy. We highly recommend working with The Muse & Crave Catering. Don't hesitate to give them a call to reserve a date for your special event, and make sure to ask for Becky!

perfect space for us to create our dream wedding. With COVID-19, the Muse Event Center was very accommodating with our request to move our wedding out one year. We were very happy with having Crave as the caterer and had many options to chose from. The staff and service was fantastic and our guests still talk about what a great time they had. The Muse Event Center made the entire planning process very easy.

re how finding a new date would go. They made the process so smooth and worry-free. It was a welcome stress reliever during a very stressful time. Would 100% recommend for any event. The space itself is so versatile. We were able to customize the space with the help of our sales manager to give people options for breathing room so everyone felt comfortable. 100 ppl in a 1,000 person capacity space could have felt empty, but it didn’t at all. It felt spacious and intimate at the same with the right layout. Big kudos to the team for helping us achieve our vision!

g servers, bartenders, etc. were also great the day of our wedding. Our wedding day went so smoothly and we were very happy with our venue choice. Muse Event Center was perfect for our simple, modern and industrial wedding vibe and is a great space overall. We loved having the entire event in one location to make it convenient for our guests. The main and upstairs bar areas are perfect for the cocktail hour while the main event space is being flipped and the mezzanine/balcony is beautiful. We utilized the mezzanine for confetti cannons at the end of our ceremony as well and it was such a fun addition to be able to have. Crave Catering was also amazing and the food was fantastic. We had a late night walking taco bar that was a huge hit. We also loved that Muse is walking distance from a few hotels and parking ramps which made it even more convenient for our guests. Lastly, Muse Event Center's venue rental price range was much more reasonable than many other comparable venues downtown which was another big factor for us when picking our venue. Overall, strongly recommend Muse Event Center!!!!

Becky was absolutely wonderful. She honored all of our requests and is absolutely amazing! We enjoy everything about the Muse Event Center and highly recommend it to future married couples!

use is an very inclusive venue ! You have SO many options and they can pretty much customize everything ! We booked our wedding with Muse without even considering other venues. Getting ready space, ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, dinner, dance all in one spot ? How could we go wrong ! Fast forward... Becky and the Muse team were incredibly great about rescheduling due to COVID. Becky was super responsive and always answered every question in detail ! Now its March/April 2021 and the final wedding planning started ! The tasting event was wonderful - the food from CRAVE is delicious. It was jut as good at the wedding as it was for the tasting event. There were SO many options ! Becky was awesome in helping to figure out the amount of each option and helped customize the bar package to fit all our needs. We wanted an alcohol they didnt carry for our signature drink - Becky ordered it special for us for the big day ! She was a rock star. Every single request Muse delivered on ! The pricing is very up front and transparent. No hidden fees ! If there is a fee - they include it right away. This was so helpful to be able to budget and plan ahead. I was never surprised by a bill / charge. Planning was SO easy with Becky and Muse. I was never stressed, not even one :) Now on to the big day - it was perfect ! The space, staff, service - all TOP NOTCH ! My guests were all impressed with how beautiful the space was, how good the food was, and how kind the staff was. The staff always made sure we had drinks in our hands - they even brought us appetizers from cocktail hour ! So nice ! I can't say enough good thing about Muse, Crave catering, and Becky (and Josh, Jenna, basically any Muse person I worked with). They made wedding planning EASY and fun. They made every single detail I wanted possible. Any idea I had - they made them happen for us. The options are limitless ! You will NOT go wrong picking MUSE for your wedding ! I promise ! Friendly/helpful staff, great food, beautiful / functional space, transparent (and fair) pricing ! Muse offers everything you need to make your wedding the best day of your life and an unforgettable party. Thank you Muse !

ly smile! Crave delivers just that and somehow also seamlessly blends into the background. A perfect caterer!

ponsive and helpful through the whole planning process. She kept us posted on updated guidelines and regulations and answered all of my many questions! She was truly so amazing and easy to work with. The CRAVE staff was also amazing from start to finish at our wedding! Our guests raved about their food and the service they received. So many of my friends told me that the bartenders were the best bartenders they have ever had. The bartenders were friendly, remembered drink orders, and were professional and fast. I loved everything about Muse and am so thankful we booked it for our wedding!

ack with everything. The day of, the staff was so kind and accommodated us and our guests in every way, with a lot of moments of generosity/going the extra mile throughout the night. The food was phenomenal, the venue was gorgeous, their bridal suite and groom's area was amazing, and everything went off without a hitch. I'm so glad we had our wedding here!

during COVID. The event space is beautiful, the food is great, and I would definitely recommend.

was well laid out with a beautiful set up. We enjoyed using the upstairs mezzanine during cocktail hour. Becky was so easy to work with and made sure to answer our many questions throughout the planning process. 2020 has been a difficult/crazy year for everyone, but Muse made our wedding day feel exactly as we had always planned. We would highly recommend Muse Event Center!

anuary. We met Becky, who was AMAZING to work with. We were looking forward to holding our wedding reception in the space. Unfortunately, we had a major change of plans because of Covid-19 this year. There ended up being a couple last minute restrictions from Minnesota that made us change our minds on holding an indoor wedding reception. So we won't be holding our reception at the venue, however, Becky has been so accommodating throughout the whole process and has done what she can to make this event possible. There were things at play this year that we couldn't have planned, but Becky and the staff at Muse did an amazing job of communicating and planning the event with us anyways. We're so grateful and wish it would have worked out! I still definitely recommend using this venue.

checked all the boxes for a venue for us: in Minneapolis, close to nice hotels, valet parking can be arranged, has a bridal suite, has a space for the guys to get ready, has a space for some indoor pictures, great bar setup, and customizable. When we first toured the venue, I admit it seemed a little like a blank slate. That is one of the nice things, though, is that you can create whatever mood you want with draping, colored lights (which are free at Muse), and decor! Catering is paired with Crave, which was awesome. That was one less thing to have to figure out. My guests all raved about the food - we went with the beef short ribs and walleye. The bartending service was awesome as well - minimal wait time despite a 230+ guests! Muse has several opportunities to check out the space, see how it is set up, and go back to see again with your friends or vendors. All the people we worked with in the planning process and the day of were very easy to work with and accommodating. I think it makes a big difference when you select a venue that is used to putting on big events and weddings! Multiple friends and family have told me that this is a wedding they'll never forget! Muse was definitely the right venue for us.

y and Crave catering was so amazing at helping with any requests and questions we had. Once the day came, the entire experience was seamless and I could not be more grateful for the staff and the venue helping me to create my perfect day! Even the smallest details of bringing us plates of the appetizers and desserts (which of course we missed) was so appreciated. They thought of things so we didn't have to. Highly recommend.

unt guest list. It really had the “Wow” factor we were looking for. A few of the big selling points for us were the high ceilings, chandeliers, 2 levels that provided plenty of space, and a big horseshoe bar on the main level as well as a smaller bar on the top level. There’s also a big open room on the second floor that we used as an entertaining space for kids to hangout and color and run around without distracting the rest of our guests. What ultimately made our decision to select Muse as our venue was the staff and more specifically, Becky. She did an amazing job and was an invaluable resource for us throughout the entire planning process. She was very accommodating to our picky personalities and was always prompt in answering emails. The wedding day itself was amazing and all our guests had a great time! We can’t thank Muse Event Center enough for all their help in making our Wedding unforgettable.

e finally toured Muse, it was a no-brainer; not only is the venue beyond gorgeous....it came with Becky. Becky was our event coordinator starting at the tour, all the way to the big day. I could write a novel about how AMAZING Becky is. She is so kind and caring, extremely responsive, and equally as important....she knows her stuff. Seriously. I was beginning to feel bad constantly bothering Becky with a LOT of questions, but she never once made me feel like a burden, and she always knew the answer immediately. Becky is the real deal. Fast forward to the big day, we did find out Becky was not going to be there for the bulk of it (she would only be there for the ceremony and dinner). We were a little nervous about this since Becky was our #1 from day 1. However, in walks Kyle who was PERFECT; I could write a novel about Kyle as well. He picked up where Becky left off without a hitch and was a huge help the day of. Muse really does have the best staff - honestly, I just want to be their friends now that it's all over with :) Muse itself is spacious. There is the main floor bar and ballroom, second floor bar and mezzanine, third floor Club Room, and the Bridal Suite as well. All four floors/rooms are picture perfect, spotless (never underestimate the power of a clean room), and have plenty of space that you do not feel crammed. Also with Muse comes CRAVE....I'm probably biased but I have been to a LOT of weddings and there are very few that I can recall that could compete with quality of CRAVE. The food was AMAZING - there is no other way to put it. I had numerous guests ask me about the caterer after dinner, and questions are still coming in 3 weeks later. When all is said and done, we have had countless compliments and positive feedback from friends and family about the wedding. SO many compliments about how beautiful the venue is, how fantastic the staff were (from Becky/Kyle, to the bartenders, serving staff, and everyone else behind the scenes), how seamless the day/evening was, and how amazing the food was. My husband and I have said this 10x already but I want to state it here as well.....if we were to do it all over again, we would not change a single thing.

ules during the planning process. The catering staff during the event were friendly and very competent. They served 120 dinners in about 10 minutes. Overall it was an excellent venue for a wedding.

to organize and things went smoothly the day of. The Muse was happy to customize anything we wanted, and our dog was welcome at the venue, which was really important to us! There were a few miscommunications with the serving staff, such as confusing the color of placecards and the guest meals, and not knowing that we had paid for continuous pour of wine during dinner. Becky helped make sure everything got eventually straightened out. In general they were really good about communication, except for the last three weeks before the wedding, when someone quit and they were reshuffling tasks. Becky apologized and offered the wedding party some drinks while we were getting ready as a gesture, which we appreciated. In general it was a great day and the Muse did a very good job!

nned in less than 4 months, but we had the day of our dreams, thanks to the Muse. From food, to space, to the service and staff - EVERYTHING about this place is the best. Starting with Becky, our main event planning contact with the venue during the whole planning process. She was kind, positive, prompt in her responses, thorough and on every detail. I was a little nervous when I found out she wouldn't be our day-of go-to (they assign someone else to manage the actual wedding day), but wow, then we got Kyle. Kyle was just as good! I didn't know how someone could seamlessly slide right into position, but the way they managed that hand-off without us being involved - still amazes me. They are professional to the n'th degree! We loved the Muse. We looked at so many venues - in and around the Twin Cities, and there are dozens of great spaces, but I genuinely do not believe a better space with better service / food / quality and value - could be found. We love the Muse and feel so grateful it was available on our day.

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ecky) and their entire incredible staff – there isn’t one negative item we could say about any of it. We loved the location (Minneapolis – great for nearby photo ops), and the flow of the venue including their lovely balcony that overlooks the main reception area. We did both the wedding and reception at Muse, so it is a perfect one stop shop. We also did get a little bit of competitive off-season pricing, which was very helpful and rare to find for twin cities venues. There was plenty of room for all our guests (we had about 220 and there was still plenty of space for more!), two full service bars, a bridal suite, a room for the groomsmen, a photo booth, "kids section", cornhole set and plenty of other fun tables. Becky helped us set up our day perfectly within our allotted time and was very helpful in supporting our timeline, figuring out how we could accomplish everything we wanted to do and making our dreams become a reality. They were flexible on many items, always tried to accommodate our needs, and were receptive to our ideas….if they could make it work, they would. They had a great menu (enjoy the free tasting!) for food and alcohol and they even looked into options from some of my favorite local breweries! They can do hosted packages, beer and wine, full bar, up to a set dollar amount --- whatever you need! We received (and still are 2 months later) about the food we had served, the service and the venue! They made everything as easy as possible, which is great when planning for such an important detailed day. Going with the Muse was probably the single best decision we made when it came to our wedding planning!

y of space for our guests to mingle during cocktail hour and the lighting used throughout the day really transformed the space. The North Loop location is awesome as well!

e was a good size to get ready in, and the staff were very attentive. Everything ran smoothly the day of the wedding, or if it didn't, the staff handled it without the wedding party or guests knowing! All of our friends and family agreed that it was a gorgeous venue, and perfect wedding space. Great overall experience!

ur very difficult food allergies and the stress with planning a wedding from another state. The venue is absolutely stunning and took little to make our day perfect. I couldn't imagine having our wedding at another venue.

th lots of space for everyone. The staff was attentive and always checking to make sure things were good. Great place overall!

We are so thrilled with how every detail turned out! We had a great experience with every staff member at Muse. Everyone was extremely helpful and determined to help the day run smoothly. Anyone who is looking for a central Minneapolis location with a modern all inclusive feel-- you have found the perfect venue!

our day be exactly what we wanted. We had a lot of questions and a few unique requests and she was always on top of it with a huge smile! Andrew, our banquet captain, was a beast the day of, running around and directing everything without a single hitch! The food from Crave was phenomenal, we got a million positive reviews from people about how it was the best wedding food people had had! Even as the bride, I found it difficult to pick which entree I wanted because they were all SO GOOD. The space is beautiful and ran like a well oiled machine!! This was our dream wedding and we cannot find one single thing that we would fix or change. Thank you Muse for making it amazing!

toured, and it was seriously love at first sight. The moment we met Becky with Crave (Crave is the Muse's exclusive caterer), I just knew we'd book with her. Knowing we'd have a year long engagement and multiple meetings with our venue coordinator/sales manager, Becky was the perfect person to fill that. I'm beginning my review to mention my great experience with Becky because I truly believe that how someone makes you feel is what makes for the best experience. I had a LOT of meetings with Becky and we did a LOT of extra stuff for our wedding and Becky was so flexible and able to work with us, give ideas and options and made my dream wedding an absolute fairy tale. I still don't know how all the moving parts came together, but with Becky behind the scenes, we were so confident in her ability, that we never questioned anything and never felt like we had to double confirm / remind her of anything. She made me feel like I was her only client (and I know she had multiple weddings every weekend). Based on my experience alone with Becky at the Muse, I'd recommend booking the Muse (or at least reserving your date) prior to even touring. Onto the venue: Bridal / Groom suites: Included and LARGE. The bridal party ended up getting ready up in the club room because of the lighting, but the bridal suite was awesome, makeup lighting, shower, cubbies for all bridesmaids complete with LOCKS! Majority of the venues we toured either didn't have them or they were TINY. BAR: Two bar areas (one upstairs overlooking the first floor - great for anyone that wants a quiet spot during dancing - and one large beautiful built in bar visible from dance floor). This is important because you want your bar close to your dance floor and within sight. I've been to multiple weddings where the bar area is segregated from the dining area/dance floor - when you choose a venue with a separate bar area, your guests separate and your dance floor is empty; especially if they can't hear the band/dj from that area). KITCHEN: Something you won't think of, but almost all venues in Minneapolis don't have a kitchen, so your food is prepped at the caterer's kitchen and kept in coolers or warmers. Food is prepared on-site at Muse. This is HUGE and your guests will be raving about the food. Overall: We are so happy we booked the Muse. It was beautiful, the acoustics are PHENOMENAL for a live band and the staff at CRAVE / The Muse are wonderful. I couldn't have imagined a more beautiful wedding and we are beyond thrilled with how everything turned out. Becky was so accommodating and wonderful. Our wedding was so beautiful and we can confidently highly recommend the Muse to anyone looking for wedding venues!

LOVED the string lights. They do cost extra but they’re definitely worth it! We worked with Becky for months prior to our wedding, planning every detail and she was absolutely amazing! She always responded to my emails quickly and answered all of my questions. She gave us a tour of Muse, took time to discuss the menu with us when we went to the happy hour Muse has each month (hosted by their caterer - CRAVE), and then met with us about a week before the wedding just to go over all the final details. Becky was such a pleasure to work with! Overall, we are very pleased with our experience at Muse!

worth it based on what you get for the services. We worked with Becky and Sam, who were AMAZING people and so wonderful and helpful throughout the process. We paid extra for the cafe lights, but they went out halfway through the wedding so we received a refund. Overall we had a great experience with the venue and are extremely happy with our choice!

Becky) was helpful, thorough, professional, responsive, and very cooperative with a "can do" attitude! Our guests commented favorably on the beauty of the facility, the fantastically delicious food and accommodating staff throughout the night and continue to rave about it. I would highly recommend you consider The Muse Event Center for your wedding or any other event!

ting at Crave, Muse went through some employee turnover and we ended up going through 3 separate people when it was all said and done. The communication during this time period was pretty poor, but I supposed understandable when people are either leaving or being fired. After we finally had someone who was not leaving or being fired everything went pretty smooth. The venue looked amazing when we arrived on our big day and the reception was better than I even expected. It's an amazing venue that a lot of people still don't know about and I would certainly recommend it to anyone looking.

th Muse and it's staff was effortless. As prepared as I felt I was, there were many decisions that I went back and forth on. Samantha was all too patient with my indecisiveness and constant flood of emails and phone calls. Towards the end I needed someone to really help point me in the right direct and she was there to do just that. The evening of our event, the staff was on top of every detail. I felt like I didn't have a worry in the world than to focus on my new husband and all our guests. I cannot thank Muse and their entire staff for making a special day so memorable.

for all they guys, which is all included - along with a bar on both the 1st & 2nd floors. I loved that my guests had somewhere to go during cocktail hr while they were flipping the ceremony space into the reception space. You also get a lot of nice additions with this venue, they have curtains that seperate the spaces, they have a really nice white ceremony curtain, chandeliers that make the space look romantic, and one of my favorites was the lighting. They can pretty much do whatever colors you want which makes it really fun. The food was a hit. I highly recommend the garlic mashed potatoes which everyone raved about, as well as their selection of apps. Really good food. Also, shout out to Andrew who was on point the day of my wedding. He was fantastic! The only downfall is the parking situation if you don't do the valet option. Thank goodness it was a beautiful Oct day for us so we didn't hear much about the parking.

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rs was very cool. The food served by Crave Catering was so delicious and all of our guests were raving and saying it was the best food at a wedding they have ever had. Love Love Love all the cool colored and moving lights - gave us a completely different look after dinner. I would highly recommend Muse.

ests really appreciated it as well. The service was very detailed and friendly! They helped with small requests I needed as a bride. The food was also delicious! Thank you for everything Muse and Crave Catering. I recommend Muse as perfect, magical place for a wedding!

the wedding. She responded quickly to emails and was amazing at making changes. (MANY, MANY CHANGES) to our invoices so we could make our minds up on what we wanted for the reception. My husband and I are so grateful to have worked with Crave for our wedding and our guests loved the food!

both levels open there was plenty of room for all of our guests to move freely and enjoy the night. Sam was in constant communication and coming to us with tons of ideas to make the day even more special. I could not recommend this venue enough, they will not disappoint.

the ceremony and reception here and loved it! The staff did an amazing job setting up and doing the room flip - fast and done well. Samantha was very helpful and accommodating. She gets things done and will address any/all concerns. We couldn't be happier with our wedding here!