The Banquets of Minnesota

called the bakery and got our correct cake on the way and delivered. Leslie and the ENTIRE team at Banquets of Minnesota were phenomenal. Food - excellent. Service - Out of this world. Leslie - A Saint. Thanks to the staff for giving me the wedding of my dreams! You are appreciated. ❤️ - the Johnsons -

and will guide you to your desired outcome! They are flexible and have a beautiful place for you to hold your celebration. Thank you all for making our wedding reception a success.

to check in as we planned to see if she could help with anything. And the day of she was helpful to make sure it wa s the best day.

razy day, they had it under control even when I didn’t know what I had to do. The venue is beautiful and has a great photography location nearby. The food is the best, every comment I got from guests was about the wonderful food and the service of the staff.

2020 to 2021. The venue was beautiful and the food was excellent! We had a great time and highly recommend this venue to others. It is an excellent value.

was beautiful, and the space was perfect for our needs! We couldn't have asked for a better place to have our special day!

ering, decorations and bartender through the Banquets of Minnesota. Plus they helped out us out big time in a time crunch, recommending their preferred dj. Planning a wedding through covid was not easy, but they helped everything go way smoother than it could have. We are thankful to have found out about this venue on the knot, and highly recommend it. This is a wonderful place for any celebration!!

me the entire six months after planning the wedding responded to all my emails within a half hour! She kept me calm when I was freaking out about everything that was happening with Covid and restrictions . She did everything I wanted exactly the day before my wedding she called and asked me to come up to the venue to look at the setup for my wedding to see if we liked how the center pieces were . Because she took the time the day before to legit set up the tables and center pieces!! LIKE HOW AMAZING!!!! Which was so nice!! It was beautifully set up exactly how I had told her I wanted it! We were able to have the grooms dinner the night before the wedding at the venue too, and also set up our decorations we had for around the room. She let us in 45 minutes early the day of my wedding so we could get started on make up as we had to be done by 2 PM. I had nothing but amazing things about this entire venue. Mannix the house dj was unbelievable also, he played every song I had requested before hand and was keeping the dance floor packed all night! Played all the music everybody requested also. The kitchen staff Cindy was nothing but amazing and came the first day to introduce herself and got to know us and was there for us all day at the wedding making sure everything was perfect the way we wanted it the food the dessert the cake everything. I had so many people telling me that the set up they had was unbelievable perfect. The size of the venue was awesome and due to Covid all the guests had to be seated at their seats during the ceremony but no matter where you sat you were able to see us at the stage during the ceremony . The bridal room and groom room were the perfect set up for what we needed make up and hair to be done it was so nice for every girl to have their own vanity with plug-ins to!!!!!! The food that we had was so delicious and we got so many compliments on how good it was. They had the entire night so smoothy running. My wedding could not have been any better and more beautiful if it wasn’t for this venue, staff. It was so nice renting everything from them from centerpieces to table cloths to everything saved us so much money and that way we did not have to deal with it after the wedding to sell it!!! I will tell every bride and groom to check this venue out you will not beat their price at any venue for how beautiful it was!!!! It was so great to have more Lake less than a mile away from the venue for people who get their for our wedding party photos :)

rk with us! The food was HOT and DELICIOUS!!! And the event went just as planned!

it! On top of our great experience, we also need to factor in the fact that COVID has made wedding planning incredibly difficult. Leslie was very supportive, helpful, accommodating, and great with communication through this entire process! We also were connected to other great vendors through Leslie's recommendations. Mannix and Music Mix Entertainment were such an awesome DJ service/photobooth, we had an awesome draping backdrop, and our hotel had a shuttle service to and from the venue. Thank you for helping make our day so special and memorable!

, and assisting family and friends the day of. The entire staff was so kind, helpful, and attentive at our reception and made sure we had everything we needed and kept us on a smooth schedule. The food was AMAZING and so affordable. Our wedding felt like a dream- every single detail was so perfect. I would recommend this hall to anyone and everyone who is planning a wedding. It was exactly what we were hoping for and much much more!

ents all night about it. The pictures do not do this place a justice, such a beautiful venue!

thanks to Leslie, I knew that my guests would be safe and she helped us navigate all of the last minute changes we had to make. If we ever have to have a large celebration again, we would definitely come back!

Also, we were super crunched on time and the timeline was very strict, sucked as we didn’t have time for photos like we wanted. I do not regret getting married here!

s. We did notice while planning that our quote didn't always match exactly what we had agreed upon, but Leslie was helpful and quick to correct it when we pointed it out. Overall, we had a fantastic experience!

ut multiple times to check out the venue and look at the centerpieces since i couldn't make up my mind on what i wanted.

ded or wanted she made happen. We were told by several guests how it was the most beautiful wedding they’d ever been to and that it was also the best food they’ve had at a wedding. I seriously think I inhaled some of it!! The venue is not only affordable but it is gorgeous. I would recommend this venue to any bride, I had absolutely ZERO stress regarding ceremony and venue and I couldn’t have possibly asked for anything more. We had one mix up with our cake (from a completely different vendor) and Cindy, the head chef, took care of it for me stating that I didn’t need those issues on my wedding day. Every single person on staff went above and beyond for us! They were even emotionally invested as I spied a few tears from them after our ceremony. THANK YOU Banquets of minnesota staff for making our day the absolute best it could’ve been!!! We will never forget it.

ish, from the planning to seeing her dance with us on the dance floor! she is so involved and always was open to meet with us to talk details over and gave suggestions to better assist our big day! we loved it here, great venue, great food and a GREAT PRICE!!! you won't regret it!!! :) we went with the Olympian room!

rom the staff, food, bartenders, even down tho the meticulously folded napkins. The rooms are beautiful, very clean and up-to-date. The included ceiling drapery and lights add such a beautiful touch. Leslie and Dan are so accomodating and nice to work with. They really want your day to be perfect.

nswered all of my questions, and made the day go smoothly. The staff was incredibly friendly and took care of all of the needs of the bridal party and guests. We are so happy we chose Banquets of Minnesota and highly recommend them.

rdinator is Leslie and she is absolutely the best!! She responds to emails within the same day, is very patient with all of my questions and planning ideas I had, and she's very honest and cares about you and your big day!! Thank you for everything!!!! Love, The Baadsgaard's

and stress free. Everything is handled there from the planning, set-up/take down, decorations, liquor, bartenders/servers, and delicious food. The room was stunning, the food was excellent, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. They work with some awesome venders that really knew the site well! We would highly recommend this venue to any couple.

We are beyond grateful to have worked with such amazing people and venue!!!

d each and every one of them loved the reception venue. i wish I had pictures of how beautiful it looked !!!! definitely doing my up coming family reunion here!!!! Ms. Leslie rocks at the Fridley Location!!!!!!

guest about how great the food was!! I am so happy that we picked the Banquets of Minnesota to host our ceremony and reception.

hard to ensure that your day goes smoothly. She would contact me to clarify my ideas. Not only that but she helped me realize things that I didn't even know about! One of the things that I loved that Leslie suggested was that asked if we wanted a "Memory Table" for our lost loved ones. I had never even thought of that - but it meant so much to me and my husband (and for sure our families) to have a place for memories from our families. I could take up all the available space to review Banquets. I honestly can't believe how easy everything was. And I have never met a more caring, nice, helpful, and wonderful individual than Leslie. Seriously, if you want a beautiful, spectacular, easy and carefree wedding, look no farther than Banquets of Minnesota.

sts. The event went very smoothly and our guests had a great time. And we heard over and over how great the food was! Thank you, Leslie and your staff, for helping make our wedding reception a memorable event! We appreciate it so much!

ooth, display tables, our band, a slide show, and a huge buffet. We had a great time tasting their food selections at a tasting and the night of the event, everything was delicious and we received many compliments about the food selections. The staff kept the food well stocked and were very helpful to the guests as they came up for their food. The 2 bridal party rooms were clean and comfortable with plenty of room for a big party and nice dressing tables and mirrors for preparation. The staff at banquets were very kind and patient on the night of the reception - even when when things didn't go just as planned and we made some mistakes with our seating chart. They were wonderful and we felt like they would take care of us and quickly fixed the tables where we needed seating adjusted. The accessories for the tables and the linens were high quality and beautiful. We also had an ice sculpture which added an amazing highlight to our serving area. In the months leading up to the reception, Leslie Lind, Event Coordinator, was wonderful. She helped us so much and kept us right on track with our timeline with perfect suggestions to make it a magical evening. Dan also did a lot of work to pull all of the details together so that nothing was forgotten. The value of our reception for the very reasonable price was perfect and we are so glad that we used Banquets of Minnesota for our very memorable evening!

in every few months, it all went smoothly. During our reception, Cindy/Sydney the head of the serving staff was always there for us in case we needed anything. Our guests still compliment our venue to this day.

pt asking each other what we needed to do, but Leslie took care of everything! She was willing to add some personal touches at the grooms request. The food was so delicious! Many guests complimented us on how beautiful the room was and how delicious the food was! Thank you Banquets for making our daughters special day one that she will remember!

been more pleased with the staff,food,and the venue itself. We had only 4 months to plan our wedding so i know how stressful it could be but working with Leslie and all my last minute changes she was awesome in accommodating to my needs. It is like having a wedding planner without the extra cost of one. Her response time to emails or voicemail is A+ in my opinion. They do offer great recommendation for vendors which i use the DJ&Photo booth services as well as the Officiant they listed. My guest love the food and they were commenting through out the night they could not imagine wedding food tasting so good and it is buffet style. Everyone at Banquets of Minnesota was pleasant to work with and the dressing rooms was pretty sweet. Great job Leslie!! Highly recommend her with your venue choice.

red every single one of them !!! She was so nice !! I wish i got to work with her again but only getting married once ! Thank you again for you an your team gloria

l and food pricing. The food was amazing and we are still hearing how much people liked it 2 weeks later! They do only offer buffet option though! We also had late night pizza’s and those went SO fast! Would recommend having late night snacks if you have a crowd that is going to stay late. The whole staff at the Banquets of MN were really great. They helped us set up, tear down, and were always around to help with whatever we needed day of. Last but not least, the venue is beautiful. It was an old bowling alley but the outside is simple white stucco and the inside is completely redone and beautiful. Tall ceilings, neutral colors in carpeting, very nice separate entrances to the two ballrooms with couches and tables if people want to get away from the music. I would definitely hold another event here and would recommend it to anyone who is looking to keep their budget and still have a beautiful venue with great food!

with both the locations and their attention to detail is beyond amazing. They are on top of everything! While making couples feel comfortable and relaxed they also run a tight ship so that everything goes as planned and on time. I don't care if you live south of the river... it is worth the drive (30-45 min) for this venue and professional staff for your event!

vice when we were struggling with decisions (which beer to buy for our guests/which food options to choose/which linens to use/etc...). I was planning our wedding while living overseas in the Peace Corps and she was completely flexible with me in our unique situation. The banquet halls themselves are GORGEOUS. All of my guests said so. The permanent draping looked so elegant - and once all the tables were decorated and everything in place - I had to take a step back and just admire. All of my guests commented on the food. I didn't get to eat too much (typical bride right?) but what I ate was incredible! And it was beautifully presented in the buffet. We had mimosas and sandwiches provided to us as we got ready - the boys had beer and sandwiches while they played Xbox in their getting ready rooms. The getting ready suite for the girls was perfectly lit and a good amount of space for all our stuff! Leslie worked with all my vendors to get them set up - I hardly had to speak with them if they needed anything - she was on top of it. To top it all off - Leslie was even there to help with my bustle before the grand entrance because everyone was struggling with it! Going above and beyond seemed second nature for her - my reception was simply perfect. We all had so much fun! Thank you so much!

what we wanted. Our guests are still telling us how great the food was and how friendly the staff was. Wedding planning was nearly stress-free for us thanks to The Banquets of Minnesota.

and once we had it decorated, you felt like it was Halloween.) It was comfortable, clean, and there are wonderful ready rooms! PLUS, there's a DJ booth built in, so the DJ isn't taking up valuable space on/near the dance floor. And the food!! I can't even put into words how good the food was. We had stuffed veggies and dip, Cesar salad, whipped potatoes and gravy, glazed carrots, country baked ham, stuffed chicken breast, and bread sticks. It was such a wonderful spread of amazing food. That chef is dynamite. And not one of our guests had a complaint. The first thing that struck me was how nice Leslie was to work with. She's a firm operator and I knew my wedding was in very good hands. Even at our first meeting, she was welcoming, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. My husband and I were doing the wedding all on our own; no planner. But Leslie turned out to be more than capable of being a wedding planner. She helped us organize our thoughts and verbalize what we wanted. She was incredibly accommodating, and very prompt at answering her emails. (I'm sure she would be the same with phone calls, but I hate calling people, so email it is. And sometimes I get hesitant about emailing because it's easy to be put off by the recipient, but Leslie ALWAYS got back to me within 24 hours (usually way less than 24, I swear she doesn't sleep).) Between her and the rest of the staff, we were well taken care of. Just the nicest people on such a stressful day. Also, the location is great. Just off of 694 and 65. It's easy for anyone to get to, and really not hard to find. My guests really appreciated that. I would HIGHLY recommend Banquets of Minnesota for your wedding if you want amazing food, SUPER friendly staff, and a place you can put your own mark on. I can't commend them enough for their hard work and dedication to making the day special and memorable.

ur families didn't have to do anything. The staff set up and take down everything with the centerpieces THEY provide ( and they're SO hard to choose from! we went with lanterns!) Also, the FOOD! Oh my goodness. Listen up. They offer a taste testing and you get to try their most popular food options. And everything we tried that night was SO good. But on our wedding night, it was somehow SO much better. Cindy, who helped us pick out our menu items at the taste testing night, promised to work on our wedding night and carried my plate for me to the head table for me. So above and beyond!! We had the time of our lives and our loved ones said our wedding was EPIC :) We met the owner several times when we were coming and going, and he is SUCH a cool guy! Thank you to Dan, Gloria, Cindy and the rest of the BOM staff who made our wedding night unforgettable! :)

sy or bothersome like some other venues can be. Every guest raved about the food. We had 7 diet restriction meals and they all said they appreciated the full plate meal they were given. Our buffet came with a surprise, a beautiful ice sculpture, that we didn't know anything about. This is a great local company and we had no complaints. Everything was perfect. We were in the Elegance ballroom in Blaine.

nd service was wonderful. The Vivian Ballroom in Fridley is beautiful! We received many guest compliments regarding all aspects of our ceremony and reception! I highly recommend the Banquets of MN!! It is affordable and perfect for both a ceremony and wedding reception!

e food was excellent, delicious, hot and plentiful! Cannot say enough about the staff, seriously. Everyone we encountered were professional, accommodating and helpful. They really cared that our wedding reception was exactly what we wanted and made that possible. Our daughter's wedding was last night and honestly I have no complaints! Highly recommend this venue to any couple out there searching, this place is amazing!!!" Leslie was great to work with, very responsive, professional, and truly cared that we were able to make our wedding vision come true. She always responded to emails in a timely manner and answered all the questions we constantly had. We received numerous comments on the cleanliness, look, and size of the venue, as well as the incredible food. Honestly, so many people commented on the venue itself and the food for our buffet, as we were greeting all of our guests throughout the night. We had an absolutely perfect wedding day, and a big part of that was because we had an incredible venue for all of our family and friends. We would recommend Banquets of MN to every couple out there, a million times over.

nd helpful. They really cared that our wedding reception was exactly what we wanted and made that possible. Our daughter's wedding was last night and honestly I have no complaints! Highly recommend this venue to any couple out there searching, this place is amazing!!!

or my new wife and I. Now, the food, there are not enough words to describe how GREAT the food was. Every item was perfection, nothing was "just ok". My wife and I both had numerous people coming and commenting on the food the entire night and how perfect it was. It is a real testament to Dan Nelson and the passion and desire he has to make things perfect. His attention to detail comes through in every way, shape, and form. The do catering outside of their banquet halls as well, so do not hesitate with this vendor. The will make a perfect day even more magical. The are the BEST in the Twin Cities!

with her the first time. She was honest with us for what we were able and unable to do in the space, she was able to get us into a tasting shortly after our visit - which helped cement the decision for us. She answered questions quickly and the venue is open about ALL charges up front - which is not always the case for wedding vendors. People raved about the food - the stuffed chicken breast was a hit! The only thing you will want to keep in mind when you choose this venue, is that it's not -real- close to any hotels - but there is fairly cheap transportation out there if you're willing to look for it. Definitely, definitely worth checking out.

help to make the day perfect.

wonderful experience! Our day was exactly what we had hoped for, and we couldn't have done it without the staff at Banquets of Minnesota. I heard nothing but wonderful things about the food and the staff from our family and friends. The food was delicious! We had appetizers and late-night pizza for the wedding and pasta for the rehearsal dinner. In the months leading up to the weeding, I felt I often had to follow up with the coordinator to make sure updates were made as requested. It added a little stress and follow-up leading up to the wedding, but everything on the day of went perfectly! Our requests were always accommodated and the coordinated often suggested very helpful ideas.

verall- highly recommended!

opted for a beautiful, hand-carved ice sculpture (claddaugh) by the recommended John Franks and couldn't have been more impressed. Everything about the look and maintenance of the facility is top-notch. The girls and I loved our space to get ready in, as well. Leslie was our contact/facilitator for the majority of our planning. She was wonderful with being flexible and getting back to us via email and phone calls when we had questions. Dan (owner) was phenomenal with being flexible, courteous, and efficient. The wait staff/bartender for the evening was wonderful! I can't say enough good things about how well everything came together. Not to mention, what a steal (off-peak season/day)! Greatest value around. Thank you again Fridley Banquets team! Our special day at your venue could not possibly have gone any better/smoother.

are installed throughout the ceiling so that everyone can hear clearly no matter where they are sitting. We still get complements on how good the buffet was- The Grand Buffet with Turkey and Ham. The staff was amazing as well. They were so accommodating! Leslie was always available to answer any questions I had and was so flexible with a lot of my requests. The best part was the cost. We got a lot for the money we spent on this venue. I would totally recommend this venue to anyone looking for a classy/beautiful venue without breaking the bank.

edding stress-free, as I never worried about them knowing what they were doing. They gave me great advice, and my day was absolutely perfect! I would recommend them to anyone planning a wedding!

on put back in the freezer and reused for our reception. It was not the same as the one we ordered/previewed during the food tasting. We used Midwest Music through Banquets of MN, there was a "miscommunication" between the DJ and Leslie, and a DJ was not assigned to our event, meaning we were assigned a DJ five days before our wedding and had to rush that process. All in all we were happy (event was fantastic) just disappointed in a few of the details.

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est sound through the banquets of MN therefore we paid them not the dj and the contract was not seen by us. We were told the party went until 1am and needed to be out by then so my assumption was the music went until then as I had family clearing out all of our decor. The DJ stopped at midnight and said that's how long his contract was for, yet I didn't see this contract and was not aware of the timing. I got out dj to play until 1230 but was not happy with the communication between the DJ, banquets and myself. When the DJ just stopped playing while we figured it out it killed the party when it was confirmed they should have played til 1230. Only advice is to ensure you see all contracts and details from every vendor yourself I.e. DJ, food, photobooth, cake, etc and ensure all times line up.

le detail. Leslie made it so easy! She was very practical, reasonable, and experienced so she knew what would work best. And my parents loved the price tag. My reception was flawless and the food was raved about. There was plenty of space and never a line at the bathroom so our guests could enjoy their time. I would highly recommend this venue!

d made my day seamless. The food was fantastic and I got so many compliments on that and their serving staff!! They are perfectionists and I had the best day and can't rave about them enough!! Thank you all once again, you are amazing at what you do and I see your venue being #1 in the metro area!! Thanks again, Leslie, Dan and staff, you are simply amazing!!

Dan, for the decorating the eve before. All dealings with both Dan and Leslie were handled with the epitome of professionalism. The Vivian Ballroom is beautiful! We received many guest compliments regarding all aspects of the reception! I highly recommend the Banquets of MN!! Thanks for making our daughter's wedding reception perfect!

eat and there was plenty of it. The staff at the Banquets of MN made sure everything went smoothly! Overall, this venue is pretty affordable, considering my husband and I were just out of college and he had only been working for a few months before the wedding. I would recommend this to any bride in the Twin Cities!

g turned out-it was an absolutely perfect night! And the food from Dan Good Catering was delicious! We are still getting comments from our guests that it was the best wedding food they had ever had. I would so recommend Banquets of Minnesota to any couple looking for a ceremony and/or reception venue!

compliments on it. I would recommend any of the Banquets of MN locations (we did ours in The Elegance Room) as they are all beautiful and priced right.

got a little better. They work with you about making sure that everything turns out just the way you want. We ended up utilizing most of the options that are available with the rental, and I found it to be a great choice. They do a fantastic job with decorations. We were able to add our own touches, but didn't feel overwhelmed with decorating an entire room. Since having the ceremony there, Leslie was great about giving us options for layout, as well as giving us direction for how to enter and best work in the space. I honestly couldn't be more happy to have had our wedding here. Everything turned out great.

sed us - the small fixes that needed to be done were taken care of before the wedding - the recommendation of other vendors (dj, hotel, and officiate) worked like a charm. The venue was nice, the food was WONDERFUL, and it all went according to plan. Every guest commented on how nice everything turned out. EVERYTHING was great - even my husband agreed that we couldn't find anything to complain about.

The meal, chicken parmesan, and all the sides were fantastic! We can't thank you enough for blessing our families for our daughter and son-in-law's special wedding day!

dding coordinator Leslie. Their preferred list included everything from the DJ to ice sculptures. They have an amazing caterer that they exclusively work with who offers a variety of food to make sure that the bride and groom are able to get what they are looking for. The venue itself is clean, organized, spacious, and beautiful. The chairs were so nice and clean that we didn't even bother to rent chair covers which saved us an additional amount of money. Banquets of MN even offers a centerpiece rental package. This venue literally has it all. Having been impressed with how easy they made wedding planning for us, we opted to have the groom's dinner at the Opulence room which is right next door to the Elegance Room. Our guests raved about the food both nights and were extremely impressed with the look and efficiency of the staff. I would recommend Banquets of Minnesota to every bride and groom.

ily to use Banquets of Minnesota for their future parties.

Information, hotel accommodations, photographer, and ordering wedding cake. She and the Banquets of Minnesota made wedding planning a little less stressful.