2 Affordable & Beautiful Ballrooms to choose from!
Leslie
EVENTS DIRECTOR
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (10X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Banquets of Minnesota is a premier banquet destination, consisting of two exquisite ballrooms; The Grand Olympian and the Vivian Ball Room that are perfect for your wedding ceremony and reception. We offer full-service catering from our professionally trained chefs. All food and beverage must be provided and served through Banquets of Minnesota.
At Banquets of Minnesota we provide full-service catering, event planning, and personalized care to make your big day memorable. With over 30 years of experience, we are prepared to flawlessly cater your event with unparalleled service. Allow our team to help you with the challenges of designing an unforgettable occasion. We work hard to maintain a country club atmosphere without the country club price.
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception
$3,800
Reception
$3,800
Ceremony
$400
Bar services
$5 per person
Catering
Contact for price
- Couples usually spend $4,400
- 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 Apr-Oct.
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Reach out and share your wedding details.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
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
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Leslie
Events Director
Thank you for considering The Banquets of Minnesota where we offer 2 beautiful ballrooms for couples looking for a beautiful and affordable venue! From our excellent food to our elegant ambiance, we are ready to assist you through all of the steps for a wonderful wedding!!
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Reviews
4.9
out of 5.0146 reviews
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Banquets of Minnesota is highly recommended for weddings, with Leslie receiving praise for her exceptional coordination, transparency, and responsiveness. Reviewers highlighted the beautiful ballroom, delicious food, and excellent service from the staff. Guests were impressed by the accommodating nature of the venue, with impressive budget options and a strategic location. Multiple reviewers appreciated the stress-free experience, seamless communication, and the inclusive and convenient offerings, making it a top choice for hosting weddings and special events.Review photos
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Amber D
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5.0
1/14/2025
We got married in November and thanks to Leslie and the staff at Banquets of Minnesota our dream wedding came true. The ballroom was gorgeous, the food was delicious and the service from everyone there was excellent. Any problems that came up, Leslie was quick to respond and handle them. She and the staff were all very friendly and professional. We have received so many compliments from our friends and family about how beautiful our wedding was. My new husband and I are incredibly grateful to Leslie and all the staff there for their hard work and dedication to give us such a perfect day.
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 01/14/2025
Thank you very much for your kind words. Your families were soooooo much fun! We truly e...
njoyed our evening with you. I hope your first holiday season as husband and wife was a blast - we wish you all the best for an awesome married life!!
Melissa J
5.0
7/02/2025
Loved working with the team at this venue.
Any questions?
Ethan X
5.0
6/16/2025
Very transparent and open about venue cost and pricing. Lots of selection to choose from and very flexible about everything even if it’s not through them. Would highly recommend at least talking to them as they can give you a lot of insight about the process and pricing even if you do not go with them.
Sam D
5.0
6/09/2025
Great service by Leslie and team for my mom’s 70th birthday party - Leslie’s was very professional and communicated in a prompt timely manner. My mom and the guests had a wonderful time.
Caleb D
5.0
1/15/2025
Working with Leslie was an absolute charm! Leslie was very considerate with our situation, promptly responded, easy to work with, and very straight forward with the budgeting. Thank you Leslie!
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 01/15/2025
Thank you Caleb. I wish you guys all the best and hope to possibly see you again for your...
10 year Anniversary party :) :)
Shelly N
5.0
12/17/2024
Leslie at Banquets of Minnesota was a great coordinator, she helped us plan our dream wedding and stay within a budget that was comfortable for us! If I ever needed to ask a question or make sure things were going as planned, she there every step of the way! The venue was beautifully decorated and our guests loved the food, not to mention how much fun we had! I am thrilled that I chose Leslie and Banquets of Minnesota, don't pass them up!!
Thank you for everything,
Mr and Mrs Ackerman ❤️
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 01/02/2025
Hello Mrs Ackerman :) :) Thank you so very much for your kind words. I truly enjoyed wor...
king with you for your day. It was absolutely beautiful and I am so happy for you guys!! Here's to a wonderful holiday season and cheers to a wonderful married life!
Sarah L
5.0
11/28/2024
Banquets of Minnesota helped us achieve our dream wedding with ease! They were amazing throughout the entire process, from booking, the tasting and the big day itself! Everything was beautiful, the food was delicious and you could tell that the whole team really cared about making the day special for us! We are so glad we chose Banquets of Minnesota for our venue!
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 11/29/2024
Hi Sarah
I hope your first Thanksgiving as husband and wife was filled with all the fun th...
at we enjoyed with you on your wedding day!! Thank you so very much for allowing us to be a part of it. We wish you many many many more fun celebrations.
Alexis S
5.0
11/18/2024
We had our wedding here on 11/15/24 and from the start Leslie made everything stress free with communication, pricing, questions and so much more…throughout the day our guests were complimenting the venue, food and staff- we are all blown away with the amount of effort and care that came from their team. Thank you BOM for taking our wedding to the next level, you guys truly did a beautiful job!
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 11/18/2024
Hello Mrs. Stangler :) Thank you sincerely for your kind words! We absolutely had a wond...
erful time with you and your families. And YOU were a beautiful bride!! I can not wait to see some photos.
Heather M
5.0
11/05/2024
This is a great place to have a wedding. It’s spacious and they are very accommodating to everything you need for wedding. Thank you for hosting mine and my husbands wedding.
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 11/18/2024
Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your day!! We are so glad that you guys enjoyed ...
- it was a lot of fun seeing the love in the room that surrounds you two. We wish you all the best for an awesome married life :)
Amirah G
5.0
8/13/2024
I was looking at The Banquets of Minnesota for YEARS before we finally booked. The venue is beautiful, the staff was amazingly helpful and kind, and Leslie was a delight to work with. So understanding, patient, and accommodating. All friends and family were in awe of how it was decorated and we heard nothing but amazing things from everyone who attended. Pricing was perfect for everything that was included and we could not be happier with how our day went! The location was perfect as well since it’s right by a highway and retail places if you need anything last minute. Highly recommend The Banquets of Minnesota!
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 08/13/2024
THANK YOU Amirah for choosing to work with us. We absolutely enjoyed working with you and...
your families. It was a very special day for all of us :) :)
Baili W
5.0
7/29/2024
Working with Leslie, was a BLESSING! She explained everything so nicely! Our wedding was so perfect and went super smoothly! The food was absolutely delicious! It was everything I dreamed about!
Highly recommend working with Leslie!! ☺️
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 07/29/2024
I am so happy for you guys!! What a fun night!! Thank you for allowing us to be part of yo...
ur day :) :)
Shon R
4.0
7/07/2024
Very timely with communication. The venue and staff were professional and helpful.
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 07/07/2024
Hi Shon,
Thank you for your review. We truly enjoyed celebrating with you and your famili...
es and wish you all the best for an awesome married life :) :)
Clarice B
5.0
6/18/2024
My husband and I are absolutely thrilled with how beautiful and perfect our wedding was! Banquets of Minnesota did an excellent job. The food was delicious and all the staff did such a great job with everything! And Leslie is a Rockstar!
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 06/18/2024
Ohhh Clarice - thank you sooooo much! I truly wish you all the best for a wonderful marri...
ed life!! Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your day :)
Jordan S
5.0
6/10/2024
We absolutely loved the venue it was beautiful !! All of the staff were so helpful and kept checking in with us and making sure everything was perfect and made sure we were happy !! Definitely recommend them if your needing a wedding venue ! Leslie was so nice and got right back to me any time I had questions or just to reasure me on things!! And they are cheaper than the other places I seen! If I could do it all over again i wouldn't change a thing !!
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 06/10/2024
Hi Jordan
Thank you for your kind words. Your families were Big and Fun!! We truly enjoy...
ed the whole evening :) :) Take care and best to you always!!!
Mohamed K
5.0
6/08/2024
My parents worked with Leslie for the most part but from what they have told me and my experience with her and BoMN the day before the event and the event itself, everything was WONDERFUL! They were able to accommodate any and every request we had and really made the event special for me and my family! Everyone was super professional, kept great communication, and were adaptable to all the craziness of our event. Highly recommend BoMN and their staff!
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 06/13/2024
I'm so happy everything went so well for you guys. Sometimes it is hard working with pare...
nts or people other than the Bride and Groom ... in this case the communication was always open - we truly had a lot of fun planning things for you :)
I wish you guys all the best moving forward and hope to possibly see you again in the future.
Kieralee D
5.0
6/05/2024
My husband and I cannot recommend The Banquets of Minnesota enough! Leslie was SO fantastic! Super responsive with emails and made the wedding planning process a breeze! The taco bar was delicious and we got compliments on the food all night(and the following days)! All of the staff were so nice and helpful during the night. Asking us how everything was going and if there was anything they could do to elevate our wedding night. Prices are incredibly reasonable as well!
Thank you so much Banquets of Minnesota staff!
Josh and Kieralee
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 06/05/2024
Hi Kieralee,
Thank you soooo very much for allowing us to be a part of your day. Your fam...
ilies are awesome, YOU looked absolutely stunning, and we truly had a lot of fun being with you on your big day!!
Take care and best wishes always :)
Leslie
Katie W
5.0
6/04/2024
Professional service and convenient location. You will not be disappointed hosting your next event here!!
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 06/04/2024
Thank you so very much Katie!!!
Kristy V
5.0
5/31/2024
We cannot calculate the stress removed from our plates by moving our event to Banquets of Minnesota.
When creating the event day, they ask all the questions we sometimes forget, and if plans change mid-event, they have a plan to keep things running smoothly and discreetly if needed.
Someone is always there to meet other vendors that we may be coordinating as well. The facilities are always clean and set up as requested. If we need or forget additional items they are always there to help or make suggestions and know how to professionally assist without taking over.
They oversee everything, and we can greet and socialize with our guests knowing that Leslie and her staff control the facility and food, speaking of food the food choices are abundant and all delicious and consistent from year to year.
The location of the facility is easily accessible from main highways and there is a large free parking lot that is suitable for evening events. I will also note that this facility is one level, there are no stairs for those guests that need assistance.
We will continue to use this facility for our annual client event and would recommend them to any business, family or couples looking for a classy all in one event center.
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 05/31/2024
Hi Kristy,
Thank you so much for you kind words. We love working with your group and trul...
y look forward to it each year!!! I forget sometimes how handy the parking and single level options are ... I'm so glad that they work well with your clients.
Until next year :) :)
Dorrie N
5.0
5/31/2024
I have been using Banquets of MN for the last five years for high school sports banquets. I have been nothing but extremely satisfied each time. Leslie is great to work with. When we arrive all of the equipment for my slideshow is working and ready to go. She has provided me with extra tables, dessert serving trays, and racks to hang sports banners on. It is decorated and clean. The food is amazing. Her staff are friendly. Leslie has great communication skills, reaching out when counts are needed and to ensure the invoice has all of my requests included. I highly recommend Banquets of MN.
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 05/31/2024
Awwww Dorrie,
I will miss working with you and wish you and your graduate all the best for...
a wonderful future!
Take Care :)
Leslie
Susan J
5.0
5/30/2024
From the initial conversation with Leslie to the final moments of our event every thing was excellent. Leslie made the whole process from beginning to end run so smoothly.
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 05/30/2024
Thank you Susan!! You made things easy too - good communication is always the key to a fu...
n day :)
Adam B
5.0
5/12/2024
We hosted an event here and the setting was spectacular! Banquets of Minnesota had everything set up to our ideal specifications and we were able to have our event without any worries. The food was delicious and enough for all! I would highly recommend this place for your venue!!
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 05/14/2024
Thank you, Adam, for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our services durin...
g your event and look forward to future opportunities!!
Cat C
5.0
4/19/2024
I have worked for the past 10 years in a professional capacity (Officiant) with Banquets of Minnesota and the level of care and professionalism deserves more than 5 stars! Every detail is taken care of from the moment you consider having your event there. Leslie is an amazing, organized stickler for details, and she makes each bride feel as if she is the ONLY bride there is in the world. The food is fantastic and the space is amazing. When my daughter got married there was no question that we would be planning our event there! Again, Leslie handled every detail like the amazing professional that she is. She has procured a staff of people who are fun, friendly and feel like they are part of the family the night of you event. I cannot recommend Banquets of Minnesota enough.
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 04/19/2024
Hi Cat
Thank you for your very kind words. We love what we do - that's for sure!! I trul...
y look forward to working with you for many many many weddings in the future :)
Dana S
5.0
4/16/2024
Beautiful venue and everyone was so easy to work with and very friendly. We had so many compliments on the food! Highly recommend this venue!
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 04/16/2024
Hi Dana
Thank you for your kind words - we had a lot of fun with you and your families. T...
he humor during your ceremony was too much :):) We truly wish you all the best for a beautiful future!!
Josh M
5.0
4/14/2024
He was very polite and respectful! He answered all of our questions and does amazing work!!
kristle T
5.0
2/14/2024
Leslie was fantastic in helping organize everything from start to end, truly a godsent and made our event so successful. Look no further if you're looking for an affordable venue space with the best staff :)
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 02/14/2024
Thank you, Kristle, for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our services du...
ring your event. We’re happy to have been a part of your special day and we hope you keep us in mind for any future events!
Amanda P
5.0
12/29/2023
Great place for a wedding and reception. They provide all the food and set up the tables and decorations. The only thing you have to worry about is your wedding! They even give you a nice room to set up in and drinks while waiting. Great place. Absolutely recommend!
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 12/29/2023
Hi Amanda,
Thank you for the great review - it truly helps other couples when they get to ...
see first hand how things go. We have a great time celebrating with your families and wish you alllllll the best for a wonderful married life :)
Eric M
5.0
12/25/2023
Wonderful venue! Excellent value compared to the other places we checked out.
Leslie in particular was invaluable - she helped us coordinate things from beginning to end.
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 12/26/2023
Thank you for your review - I loved working with you guys!! You were equally as organized...
and always answered my questions as we worked our way towards your day ..... and then FUN!! Your families are awesome. Thank you for allowing us to be part of everything :)
Ayan B
5.0
12/15/2023
We cannot say enough about how stunning the venue is. Very spacious and clean. Leslie and the rest of the banquet team were extremely helpful, well organized, and professional. They went up and beyond to make sure that our day was very seamless and stress free. The servers were polite. The food was absolutely delicious. Everyone loved it. Our favorite dish was the Alfredo pasta!. The DJ was also incredible. They had great taste for music that kept everyone on the dance floor and having fun. Thank you for the wonderful service.!
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 12/15/2023
Hi Ayan, we truly enjoyed working with you and your families!! Seeing some of the cultura...
l dances and celebrations was absolutely a highlight of the evening. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your wonderful day!!
Vanessa N
5.0
12/15/2023
I attended a wedding for a friend, and it was one of the best venues I’ve ever been to. The staff were so kind and helpful with my grandma and throughout the dinner, food was phenomenal, and everything went so smooth. We are considering this venue for our own wedding!!
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 12/15/2023
We love that you enjoyed your experience with us and would absolutely welcome the opportun...
ity to prove to you that we are the venue you saw at your friends wedding each and every wedding that we host!! Please let us know when you are ready with your own plans :) :) :)
STEPHANIE L
5.0
10/02/2023
We had our previous venue cancel on us 1 month before our event. Banquets had the date open thankfully for us. Leslie had made our whole experience so easy and she communicated so well throughout the whole process. The night of our event was seamless and our guests loved everything. The food was amazing. The venue is beautiful and in a great location. If I were to do it all again I would 💯 choose Banquets.
Lydia s
5.0
9/27/2023
Everything went perfectly! Food was amazingly delicious, as well as friendly staff. Leslie took care of everything and made sure I was well taken care of. Highly recommend this venue for your special day!
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 09/28/2023
Thank you Lydia for your kind words!! We enjoyed celebrating with you and your team :)
Linda A
5.0
9/26/2023
If there were more stars available I would give it a higher rating! The people at this venue are amazing from the top (Leslie) to the service staff. All caring and fun people. The food was top notch and we had many many people comment on the quality. To top it off the price was really reasonable as well! I felt taken care of from the time we got there until the time we left after the ceremony and reception (all done at the venue in the same room). So nice to not have to drive somewhere else. I would choose this venue again for any other special event and some of my friends will be looking at this for anniversaries and other parties as well. What a wonderful venue and they take the headache out of the whole experience. Thank you Leslie and your wonderful staff!!!!!!!!!!
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 09/26/2023
Oh Linda, THANK YOU for celebrating with us. We had sooooo much fun with your day. The b...
and was a blast, your families were so very kind. We are very happy that you enjoyed each and every part of your wedding!!!
Darlene M
4.0
9/24/2023
It was a very affordable choice for us. The banquet rooms are beautifully decorated already just added our own personal touches. Food is amazingly good. A couple areas they could do better on is landscaping. There is no good outdoor picture area. There is two banquet rooms maybe someway to keep the areas separate. There could be a partition wall maybe to keep the 2 areas separate but The bride and groom rooms are across the hall from each other.
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 09/26/2023
Hi Darlene,
We are exceptionally proud of our food and are really glad that you enjoyed!! ...
I think you are referring to the lobby area, when you reference the "keep areas separate" .. we have drawn a curtain on occasions, when requested to do so, so I apologize that that option must not have been spoken of. This summer was a beast on our landscaping! We do have a number of parks in the area that we suggest clients try to utilize, they each have docks and water ways that form wonderful backdrops for photos. Overall, I truly hope you were happy!! Your families were a lot of fun and we enjoyed celebrating with you.
Stephanie B
5.0
9/16/2023
We had our wedding here at the end of August. Everyone raved about the food! The staff was exceptional! They were extremely kind and attentive. Highly recommend having your wedding here. Everything went so smoothly and it was beautiful!
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 09/16/2023
Hi Steph,
We wish you allllll the best for an awesome married life - working with you was ...
so easy!! Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your day.
Jessica D
5.0
9/02/2023
Leslie and the staff were amazing and went above and beyond to make sure our day was everything. Plus , she really made sure we had everything and that on the day of things went smoothly very present throughout the day and evening set up was great food was great they made my day and night to be more than I expected would do it all again at the same venue really great service and appreciate all they did
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 09/03/2023
Thank you Jessica!! We are so happy that your day was special - that is always our goal b...
ut hearing from you that we assisted in your happiness makes it sooooo much more fun!! We love what we do at Banquets of Minnesota - sharing that with people like you is awesome.
Katherine L
5.0
7/06/2023
We were so thoroughly pleased with Banquets of Minnesota. So easy to work with, perfect for our budget, and beautiful. The staff was so friendly and the food was amazing. I loved all the compliments I received from guests about how beautiful the place was and how good the food was!
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 07/06/2023
Hi Katherine, thank you for your kind words. Your decor added to the natural beauty in th...
e room creating a beautiful space!! And what a fun evening - I truly hope your photographer captured everything for you, it was an awesome day for all of us at Banquets of Minnesota too.
Sara S
5.0
7/06/2023
Leslie and her team are amazing! We loved that Banquets had everything included and preferred vendors. We had our ceremony and reception there. Everyone raved about the food and my dad is still talking about it as the best food he's ever had at a wedding! Communicating with Leslie was so easy and she answered all questions, even the one where we asked if we could have llamas visit! The Banquets of MN felt welcoming and inclusive of everyone, as two brides that was very important!
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 07/06/2023
Thank you Sara!! The llamas - how could anyone say No to those faces!! What a fun day yo...
ur wedding was, we truly enjoyed working with you and your families. Your Dad is a kick :) I'm glad he loved the food .... feel free to come back again for that anniversary party!!! Thank you for allowing Banquets of Minnesota to be part of your special day.
Latessia C
5.0
5/22/2023
She was amazing and helped me and my husband the best way she can. She made sure it was all about what I wanted and I have an amazing wedding. Thank you all you done for us.
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 09/06/2023
Hi Latessia
We are so glad that everything was what you wanted!! We wish you both all the...
best for wonderful married life :) :)
Alyson S
5.0
5/11/2023
Working with Leslie was amazing, she made everything super easy and was great at answering any questions we had along the way and making any changes we wanted. The venue is beautiful, it was perfect for the amount of people we had.
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 05/12/2023
Hi Alyson
I know we already spoke on the phone, but thank you so much for your words!! We...
truly enjoyed working with you and your family. The offer still stands for hiring your husband :) :) Have a great day!!! Leslie
Maggie D
5.0
2/20/2023
Everything was so taken care of and went so smoothly! The food, service, and atmosphere was amazing. I had so many questions and never felt like it was too much or that I didn’t have enough information to feel prepared. The night went better than we could have hoped.
Fabulous venue!
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 02/21/2023
Maggie and Seth, we had so much fun with your dancing family and friends. The way your tr...
ellis was decorated for your ceremony was absolutely beautiful!! I can't wait to see photos - so please remember to share them with us :)
Thank you for your kind words. I hope you guys have an amazing honeymoon!!
Lynn P
5.0
12/15/2022
We had an amazing experience with Banquets of Minnesota. The communication with out Banquet Hall Coordinator Leslie was by far exceeded our expectations. There were definitely points where we were not allowed to decorate certain parts of the hall for our Winter Wonderland Theme. However, Leslie answered with these requests right away to all of our emails and met up with us whenever we wanted to meet in person. The experience overall was top notch. We had to do very little work overall when it came to setting the tables, centerpieces, chairs, food, you name it! They also had preferred vendors for dj, cakes, etc. which made it easier to find those vendors as well. The hall did look beautiful with all the lights and decor. We got a lot of compliments on the food (especially the honey baked ham), and a few people said it was the best wedding food they’d ever had. We would definitely recommend Banquets of Minnesota to anyone who is looking for a very fun reception, less work for wedding planning, a beautiful setup, and a place that is budget friendly!
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 12/15/2022
SOOOO much fun and such a beautiful Winter themed wedding. I can not wait to see all your...
photos!! We were truly honored to assist you with everything for your day. I am so glad that you enjoyed each and every moment.
Happy Holidays for the first year as husband and wife :) :)
Savana P
5.0
12/15/2022
My wife and I got married in AZ where we live and were planning our wedding reception in MN to be able to celebrate our new chapter with all of our family and friends. We initially thought this was going to be an impossible task until we met Leslie at the Banquets of Minnesota. She was really good about communicating with us about everything we wanted and made our wedding dreams come true! They offer catering services and have other vendors they routinely work with that really made this a one stop shop for our reception. The food was incredible, as well as the DJ company she recommended. Leslie truly made planning this event easy for us and took care of everything the day of allowing us to relax and enjoy ourselves. Highly recommend!
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 12/15/2022
It was fun doing the Facetime and Zoom calls so that you guys could see things .... and to...
be honest, I was always jealous that you were in warm AZ when it was snowing here in MN :)
I am so happy for you and truly appreciate your kind words!!
Cheers to your first holiday season as a married couple :)
Best Regards,
Leslie
Janelle S
5.0
12/05/2022
We were looking for a venue that had a quick availability. We had 5 months before our wedding date to find a venue. We did what every couple does; googled wedding venues in our area. We drove by Banquets of MN to see what it looked like before making a phone call.
It looks like a warehouse building on the outside and so at first we were like no way. So, we toured one other place and we decided to give Banquets a call.
When we got inside, we were wowed. Each ballroom was beautiful! From the lighted ceilings to to the floors. We met with Leslie and she was wonderful. She was knowledgeable, pleasant, always engaging, and very responsive. She was also very organized which made my job easy.
They offered a tasting night which allowed us to get a grasp of what we would be serving our guests. We chose two dishes from that night even though we didn’t have to.
When it came time for the wedding, Leslie and the staff were super pleasant and friendly. Still very organized and they were always available for questions. My kiddo was having a rough time beforehand and everyone went with the flow when it came to him and what his role was.
The food was served hot and on time. We got a lot of compliments on this.
We actually had a perfect wedding. Nothing went wrong leading up to and on the day of. We got a ton of compliments on the staff and the venue.
We did a unique father/daughter dance and a few staff members came up to me and told me that they were in tears and they had never seen that done before. This was really a highlight because it showed they were engaged with us.
We would HIGHLY recommend using Banquets of MN for any of your party needs. They don’t do just weddings. They do surprise parties, sports banquets, etc.
We couldn’t have been happier with their services.
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 12/11/2022
Thank you for all your kind words and description of so many things that go on at weddings...
that people worry about, but we try to assist with each time. We love that we are kind of a hidden gem and truly appreciate your referral suggestion for future guests.
What a fun night we had at your wedding!! Bringing all the Dad's with their daughters out on the dance floor for that dance was one of THE most touching things many of us had experienced.
We wish you ALLLLLLLL the best and very happy holidays!!
Yee Y
5.0
11/28/2022
Leslie and her team at Banquets of MN were awesome! Leslie is one of the nicest people we have ever worked with. Whenever my husband and I reached out to Leslie with questions, she was always prompt with replying to us. We made a some last minute changes days before our June wedding and they were very accommodating. Our family/guest were telling us how amazing the staff was on the day of the wedding and raved about the food and services that was provided. Our wedding day went so smoothly and was beautiful! We are so happy that we had our wedding at the Banquets of MN and it was a great experience!
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 12/11/2022
I love my job and working with people like you only make it even better!! Your wedding wa...
s truly surrounded by family love and it showed through all day and evening. We were absolutely honored to be part of your celebration.
Samantha P
5.0
9/02/2022
Banquets was amazing! One month before our wedding the reception space we had booked cancelled on us, needless to say we were devastated and lost hope. Then we got in contact with Leslie, and she really saved the day! She got in contact with us about a cancellation and worked with us to make our day amazing. She was very responsive in her communications with us and made sure to work with us so we were both on the same page. When our wedding day came, everything went wonderfully! The staff at Banquets were on top of everything and quick to help us. And Leslie was there to check in with myself and my new husband to make sure that we were doing well. Thank you so much Leslie and staff for helping us and taking care of us!
Samantha and Michael
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 09/06/2022
Hi Samantha and Michael,
We are so happy that you are happy!! I know when we met, I pro...
mised that Banquets of Minnesota staff was awesome and would take great care to try to alleviate your stress. Super glad to hear that we accomplished that.
Your families were very fun & grateful .... I believe we all truly enjoyed the evening. Congratulations and Take Care, Leslie
Lori F
5.0
7/25/2022
Dear Leslie,
Just wanted to extend to you our greatest thanks.
I spoke with a couple of the staff members Saturday night to let them know how pleased we were. All the staff were professional and very personable. And everything went along without any glitches. I was extra pleased when one of the staff noticed our eldest son in line trying to plate his food and his grandfathers' (who is in a wheelchair)...The gal stepped in and helped plate dads' food going along item by item asking him what he would like....It was just VERY nice for her to do.
The DJ you recommended was also excellent. The food was very tasty and your facility was set up perfectly.
I have heard similar comments about your staff and facility from family members as well.
We will definitely recommend Banquets of MN to others.
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 07/25/2022
The staff & vendors at Banquets of Minnesota are truly phenomenal .... I say it all the ti...
me :) We wouldn't be as excited to host our events without the staff that we have - they truly put the guests ahead of everything, so I really appreciate you pointing back to this. Your celebration was so much fun! People dancing, chatting, just really enjoying being with family - it was awesome. Thank you again for trusting us with such an important day!!
Stacy H
5.0
7/21/2022
Thanks to Banquets of MN our reception was incredible! First, we received many compliments from our guests about the food, the gorgeous set up of the ballroom, the wait staff and their attention to detail, & did I mention the FOOD which was delish! Secondly, by using vendors that had a relationship with Banquets it made planning effortless. The one stop shop is the way to do it. Last but definitely not least, Leslie was awesome to work with. She responded in a timely matter to our texts and our many questions. She is a true professional and this shows by being organized, friendly, and helpful. She truly loves her job and wants to create a beautiful experience for the wedding couple.
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 07/22/2022
Hi Stacy - thank you, thank you, thank you!!! What a fun night! We loved hosting you and...
your families. You could see the love and affection all through out the room. We were truly honored to be part of your celebration.
Kelly H
5.0
7/07/2022
I'm not sure we can put into words how grateful and impressed we were with Leslie and the entire staff at Banquets, but we will try. From start to finish they made the entire process so incredibly easy and comfortable. The venue itself is so affordable and they set up a ton of the decorations for you. Leslie, the venue manager, is a complete professional. She knows exactly what she's doing and we had total trust and confidence in her. We received ENDLESS compliments about the space, the staff, and the FOOD (which is incredible).
They also have so many established relationships with cake, DJ, photo booth, and hotel vendors that the rest of your wedding planning essentially is done.
They have two spaces - one larger and one smaller. At first I was worried about them having two weddings at once but to be honest we didn't even notice the other party so it felt completely private.
If you are on the fence about anything, absolutely book the Banquets. You will not be disappointed. We weren't and I fully believe that the Banquets was central to us having the best day of our lives. Thank you to Leslie and the amazing wonderful staff at Banquets.
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 07/19/2022
Hi Kelly,
WOW!! Thank you for your kind words. We are truly honored when couples choose...
to work with us and your review only strengthens those feelings!!
I wish you guys all the best for a beautiful married life :)
Anna S
5.0
6/29/2022
Leslie was so amazing! She was one of the deciding factors between Banquets and other venues. You're going to be having quite a bit of contact back and forth between you and your venue coordinator, and I wanted that to be Leslie. As far as the space, dance floor was nice. Not too sticky, not too slippery, there is a DJ booth so you don't have to budget space for a DJ if you go with one of theirs (I used my own DJ and he just used a corner table in front of the booth). The light garlands provided were absolutely lovely. If I could go back in time and choose Banquets of MN again, I would!
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 06/30/2022
Your words are too kind!! I truly enjoyed working with you and your families!! Music is ...
such a big part of weddings ... It was fun watching everyone dance and celebrate. Congratulations on your wedding, may you have many many years of fun and hopefully our paths will cross again in the future.
Krista L
5.0
6/08/2022
Leslie was wonderful. She knows her stuff and helped us plan a beautiful reception on a budget. The venue was beautiful, and several of our guests raved about how good the food was. If you're planning a reception, I highly recommend Banquets of Minnesota!
Response from The Banquets of Minnesota on 06/17/2022
Thank you, Krista, for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our services dur...
ing your wedding. We’re happy to have been a part of your special day and we hope you keep us in mind for any future events!
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