The Grand 1858 at Minneapolis Event Centers

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idesmaids and I arrived at our “Get Ready Suite” at the scheduled time, and promptly requested the heat be turned on in the building. We were freezing! I specifically requested Non-alcoholic champagne, being a recovering alcoholic, and alcoholic champagne was waiting for us. My sister requested our agreed upon non-alcoholic champagne, and the staff member in charge of helping us did not know if they had a non-alcoholic option... (We paid and signed a contract with NA champagne). The “Groom’s suite” remained freezing cold all day; lunch was served on what looked like dirty, used plates. The get ready suites could use some updates and maintenance... seems like our payments went to the promotion of the CEO’s office space where he showcases numerous expensive motorcycles... I (Bride) had to continue to let vendors and other individuals into the locked building because the staff member in charge of this was nowhere to be found throughout the day. I ultimately felt like our entire party was an inconvenience to staff throughout the day... There were so many added costs that we did not know about when officially signing up for the venue. We had to pay for guests to hang their coats... The food tasted amazing; however, we ordered too much. I understood going into the event, we would not be able to take any food home; however, I truly hope someone took the massive amounts of excessive food home... My fiancé and I felt severe pressured from staff throughout the entire planning process to spend more and more on food and drinks, when we did ultimately feel we were ordering too much... We were right. Wasted money we felt pressured to spend. We had an amazing night and did enjoy the venue overall; just be cautious of how much you are willing to spend and do not be afraid to stand up and tell them “No” for all the extra costs. We did not feel the cost was comparable to the services provided.

elt supported leading up to our wedding and MEC even worked with us last minute due to some family members flying in unexpectedly from out of the country. We had a truly magical, seamless day and it is all thanks to the event center staff. Our guests raved about the venue, as well as the food! Everything was perfect and we would recommend anyone get married at any of MEC's venues!

and coordinator were prompt, professional and we had very little to worry about on our big day which was exactly what we wanted. Great wedding venue and would recommend!

outout Maddie who was there for us every step of the way and answered my countless questions!! Lily our DOC was also great. Would recommend!

ess. Detailed notes for our tasting, always keeping us on track with each new step- really helpful and went into the day with complete confidence! Sienna our day of coordinator was great to work with. Very calm presence, followed up on requests, and handle things with care and ease. We received rave reviews of all the food and service. We had passed apps and plated meal service, with a dessert station and late night snacks! I heard positive feedback about all of it! Meal service was seamless and quick too. thank you team at MEC!!

redible.. Maddie, our wedding planner, was spectacular and so helpful which laid the day run so smooth.

d the wedding itself run very smoothly. They helped break down the planning process into manageable steps and had clear timelines along the way. On our wedding day, Lily did a great job keeping everything running smoothly and the day was absolutely perfect. With the venue itself, the catering/food, and cocktail hour, we could not have chosen a better place to have our wedding.

elpful when we had a ton of questions before the wedding and walked us through the whole process

coordination! They were so timely with answering our questions in a timely manner, and our guests still can’t stop talking about how well run the day was, and how great the food was!

day you envisioned it. The notice to little details to the exceptional communication and listen skills the team was able to provide made the process seamless and painless. From the clients perspective you can tell that it’s more than just a job to the team, it’s part of their enjoyment and they truly care about what they do. I highly recommend working with Minneapolis Event center whether it’s for a wedding or a corporate gathering.

ing Planning team, as she was super fun and easy to work with!

our venue prior to the pandemic and the venue was great at working with us through everything. It was obviously new territory for everyone and they did a great job helping us have our dream wedding given the circumstances. The food was delicious, our guests were very impressed and satisfied. The dance floor was also perfect for those wanting to participate or just watch from their table. I rated my experience 4 out 5 because although the preferred vendors were great (we used haute house for DOC, instant request for DJ, and Rose street patisserie & Nikkolette’s macarons for dessert), the list was somewhat limited and made it difficult for us to cut costs in certain areas due to having to pay a fee if we used a non-preferred vendor— something worth asking about before booking if working with a pre planned budget. Overall, we had a great experience and we’re very happy we celebrated our marriage at the Grand!

emails/meetings etc. Moreover, the day of our wedding was perfect. Our Day of Coordinator (booked through the venue) was on top of everything and made sure our day ran smoothly. My only concern was the prices, but we booked very far in advance and used their all inclusive deal to help with our budget.

e it lovely, and the nature and great grounds keeping made a gorgeous background. We have gotten so many rave reviews about the food!!! Guests have asked if they serve at restaurants! It was great having everything handled in house and prepping with the team was fun. Recommend for a beautiful, centrally located venue!

utside the front door! The staff here is always incredible to work with and creates such a stress-free environment for the couples, families, wedding party, & guests! 10/10 love working here!!!

vice. We had our wedding here in September and everything turned out EXACTLY how we pictured! We would recommend this venue for anyone’s wedding or special event.

were supposed to be at the right time. Our day of coordinator (Maddie) made the day flow incredibly smoothly and kept us to our schedule without making us feel rushed at all. It is recommended to work with the "preferred vendors" at this location (there is a fee to choose other vendors), but I honestly found this helpful as I did not even know how to narrow down the many choices on The Knot website. That, and all of their preferred vendors were familiar with the venue and were very professional/friendly. Their in-house caterers were fabulous. You get to try the food out at a fun tasting before your wedding, so you get to sample EVERYTHING. I seriously cannot recommend the candied maple bacon appetizer enough, it was soooooo good. The venue space will work for a wide variety of wedding sizes with an indoor dining/dance space, indoor bar, and a beautiful courtyard area to use. All in all, a very magical wedding day!

ur wedding. The space is perfect. Guests have room to spread out between the courtyard, bar, and dining room/dance floor. The food at Minneapolis Event Centers is THE BEST. Never have I been to a wedding where the food comes out restaurant quality hot. We got so many compliments from guests on the food. The bartenders were AMAZING! So friendly and interacted with our guests. One bartender even went to find us and congratulated us before leaving for the night. Bartenders were another area our guests made sure to tell us was positive. I would HIGHLY recommend this location to anyone planning a wedding. Our wedding at The Grand 1858 was everything we wanted and more.

equests. She is a pro! Our wedding tasting was fun - for our dishes, we chose Braised Beef with Boursin Mashed Potatoes - plus the mini desserts, yum! Our guests are raving about the delicious food, the great food/drink service, and how much they loved the venue. The Grand has timeless charm and plenty of space for our 100 guests. It was an awesome value and with all the food and drink served in-house, it streamlined the planning process significantly. We would highly recommend Minneapolis Event Centers to any couple looking for their perfect wedding venue. 10 out of 10!

fect. She was very professional and got back to us on a timely matter. Communication was key for us since we live out of state now and she made sure we were always informed. I was stressing out about my bouquets for the wedding. I really wanted a Cascading bouquet however, as all weddings are, we were on a budget, however, Wendy worked with us and Haute House and made me a beautiful piece for my wedding! The food was very tasteful and they even set aside food for myself as they noticed I was not eating. Everything was how we wanted it and we could not have been happier with Minneapolis Event Centers!

ommunicative, and thoughtful, with an amazing attention to detail. She met with us multiple times to understand our vision, and we felt she listened to exactly what we wanted. She gave expert advise and guidance; we couldn't believe how gorgeous everything turned out! On the day of, I didn't have to worry about anything - There was always a staff member at my side with a cocktail exactly when I needed it! The food was amazing, and all our guests told us so. The space itself was transformed into a dreamy, glowing, autumnal beerhall wonderland. The bartenders and servers were TOP notch, especially Wendy who also helped with our tasting visit. Multiple guests told us it was the most fun they'd ever had at a wedding, and we think the venue, staff, food, and seamless flow at The Grand 1858 had a lot to do with that. Thank you so much for everything, Wendy and team!!

night snack!) The venue is beyond beautiful and the outdoor space is a game changer. Will forever be grateful that we had our wedding at The Grand, it was a dream day.

erience. We met with Daniel and even the CEO, Steve gave us a personal tour. The customer service was top tier. A year before our actual wedding is when planning started, at the time I was still meeting with Daniel, we got the rough draft planning done. Everything was still great. Fast forward to about 4 months before the wedding, Daniel is no longer with the company, every time I met with someone or emailed, it was someone new. Details previously agreed on were now missing. Prices originally agreed on kept changing. Even up to a week before the wedding, they kept messing up the food items on our chosen menu. Calls to the office would never be picked up, emails would take days/week to be answered, sometimes I had to send another email just to be answered on my original email. I'd ask 5 questions and 1 would be answered. On the day of our wedding, it rained and the doors to the venue were locked. My bridesmaids, vendors, and mothers were calling me in the morning wondering how to get in while they were being poured on by rain. My husband's grandparents ended up having to stand by the front doors all morning to let people and vendors in. Their reasoning was the doors needed to be locked until 3PM so other vendors wouldn't be confused and come to the wrong wedding. (The site has three venues and there was another wedding that day downstairs) Which makes sense but the grandparents were the ones to end up directing vendors to the correct wedding, which in my opinion, is not their job. We also paid a mandatory $350 for a "front door host" which in my opinion, obviously was a waste of money. The space itself is BEAUTIFUL and the waitstaff that day did amazing. Currently in another post-wedding situation with them right now, they are saying a number of things were taken out of the suite cooler. I asked both of the boys and girls and a number of things were taken out but not even remotely close to what they are saying. I'm fine with paying for the stuff we took but not the stuff we didn't. It's back and forth right now so we are waiting to see what the outcome is. No offense but for the amount of money we spent, its a sour taste when they're trying to nickle and dime us for every single thing. Food had to be through them and no one else. You do not have an option of bringing in an outside caterer. The food itself was pretty good, and beautiful. No complaints there.

on removed select liquor at that time as well, without our knowledge. The suite bathrooms were under construction, despite us being assured construction would be completed before our wedding date. All that said, the venue was elegant, and beautifully prepped to every small detail. The bridal and groom suites were great, and the food was outstanding. We would book this venue again, despite being slightly disappointed with some of the service we received.

enue manager, Kilea, is amazing. She is so helpful and was there for me through my whole wedding day. Everything went off without a hitch. The day-of manager for the venue was very helpful as well and help solve any small issues the day of!

aute House, and the wedding turned out perfectly with Kilea’s and Lindsay’s professional and responsive coordination and assistance. We feel lucky that we picked the great venue and very thankful to all the staff.

ough about the venue!!! They helped make Our wedding day Dreams come to life and then MORE!!! Was the most perfect wedding!!!

tter venue to marry like Minneapolis Event Centers. Every single person we have worked with was amazing, helpful and professional. This was the first venue we have looked at and we felt in love with. This venue is everything we could have asked for and more. It’s classic, light, rustic, and the neighborhood is beautiful for photos and views of the Minneapolis Skyline, just simply beautiful. Thank you so much for our amazing memories made in Minneapolis Event Centers!

ct fit. He is kind, personable, and extremely helpful :) The day of our wedding was more spectacular than I could have even imagined. Their vendors wowed not only myself, but our guests as well. (sooo many compliments on the food) Kilea assisted the day of and were so helpful from the time we entered the venue. I honestly wish I could relive this day over and over, and I know none of it would have been possible without Kilea and her team. If I could give them 10 stars I would!

om just the setup to the pricing, to the food, I just don't have words! Everyone who attended loved it! I would definitely recommend and will always keep them in mind for future events! Thank You All For Making my Day So Special!!!!

m put any worries I had at ease. Kilea was quick to respond to any and all email questions I had. She also took the time to clarify information, instead of just assuming what I was saying. The banquet team the day of made everything go so smoothly! One of the managers came up to me and asked what I could get to drink, even before I got one bite of food in. That is service :) The food was delicious and many guests said it was some of the best wedding food they have ever had, and I had some pretty notorious picky guests. One last thing that I loved was the never-ending amenities. My guests loved being able to go outside on the patio and get to enjoy conversations with family/friends without having to speak over the DJ. Wholeheartedly recommend Minneapolis Event Centers! :)

taff did everything they could to make the day an unforgettable memory. The Patio was the best location for a small ceremony and it was amazing! Kilea was amazing and helped us every step of the way! We highly recommend having your special event here and can't wait to come back!

is Hotels, which makes it super easy for out-of-town guests. This venue also provides almost everything you need! They provide the food (which was delicious) and bar service as well tables, chairs, linens, etc. It made the planning process so much easier. Niki is the wedding coordinator at Minneapolis Event Centers, and she did such a great job in helping us plan our event! She was super responsive and very accommodating. All of our guests had a great time! You need to check this place out!