The Grand 1858 at Minneapolis Event Centers

The Entourage group at the Minneapolis Event Centers were exactly what we hoped for. The Grand 1858 venue is absolutely beautiful and did not disappoint day of. Our representative 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!

We loved working with the team at MEC! The Grand 1858 was a beautiful venue and perfect for our 100 person guest count. The planning process was easy, fun, and super organized - shoutout Maddie who was there for us every step of the way and answered my countless questions!! Lily our DOC was also great. Would recommend!

We held our wedding at 1858 in August and had a beautiful day. The communication from Minneapolis Event Centers and our event planner Maddie was fantastic throughout the whole process. 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!!

Everything was fabulous for our daughter’s wedding from the meetings prior to the wedding, taste testing, setup, food was great, presentation phenomenal and the wait staff was incredible.. Maddie, our wedding planner, was spectacular and so helpful which laid the day run so smooth.

Maddie and the team at MEC are amazing and helped us plan the perfect wedding day! Maddie's organization and advice made the planning process so much fun and helped the planning and 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.

The team at Entourage was AMAZING. We had such a easy time planning our wedding with their guidance from out of state and then the day went off with zero flaws. Maddie wad super helpful when we had a ton of questions before the wedding and walked us through the whole process

An absolutely flawless experience. Couldn't have asked for a better staff and venue!

Maddie and their team were superb in making our wedding great!

We had such a lovely time at The Grand at MEC! The location was lovely, planning process was a breeze with both Maddie and Lily assisting us in both the planning process and day of 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!

The Entourage team are class acts! They are very knowledgeable, caring, sincere, hard working, and determined individuals that go above and beyond to help make your special day the 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.

Really wonderful venue, friendly day-of staff, and excellent event planning staff helped make this a wonderful wedding for me and my wife. Special shout-out to Maddie from the Wedding Planning team, as she was super fun and easy to work with!

We had great communication with our day of coordinator throughout the planning process and the venue made things very easy for us!

We got married at The Grand in October 2020! My husband and I fell in love with the venue because of its character and the ability for guests to be indoors and outdoors. We booked 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!

MEC was a dream venue. We had 240 guest and they were all able to fit on the patio for the ceremony and inside for the party! The team was easy to work with and very responsive to 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.

Absolutely wonderful venue! We loved having separate spaces for various parts of the evening. The ceremony outside was spectacular, even with unexpected heat, the tree coverage made 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!

Absolutely love working at Minneapolis Event Centers!!! As a photographer, this place is a dream! Beautiful indoor spaces with lots of great places to take photos literally right outside 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!!!

The team at MEC all work together to make sure your event is exactly what you want. They set up lots of planning meetings ahead of time, act with professionalism, and give great advice. 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.

This whole experience at this venue was absolutely wonderful. I really liked having the bridal/groom suites to get ready in the morning of, as it made it very easy to be where you 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!

We had the best experience working with The Grand 1858 at Minneapolis Event Centers. Planning with Kim was so great. She helped with all the touches we wanted to add that made it our 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.

Beautiful venue, great staff, best wedding food I've ever had. It was a perfect venue. Can not recommend highly enough.

We had our wedding reception at The Grand on 9/17/22. We had the best time! Throughout the planning process, Emily was super responsive and helpful in answering our questions and requests. 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!

This is long overdue. My husband and I had our venue at The Grand 1858 and it was fantastic! Wendy was amazing, she helped us with all the small details making sure our day was perfect. 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!

We had an absolute DREAM wedding at The Grand 1858 this October! Wendy and the team made everything truly perfect. Wendy was incredible and such a joy to work with: Professional, communicative, 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!!

We had a great experience working with Minneapolis Event Center for our wedding. The food is phenomenal! Our guests talked about it all night (go w/ the tacos and pizza for late 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.

Venue: The Grand 1858 - Minneapolis Event Centers Cost: (+/-) $28,700 - Includes food When we first toured the venue and paid our deposit back in August 2020, it was an amazing experience. 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.

This venue was beautiful and professional for our wedding. A few negatives were that every menu item had a price increase after we had booked Grand 1858, and the hosted bar promotion 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.

My husband and I are so thankful we chose Minneapolis Event Centers to have our wedding. It’s obviously beautiful. We used the Grand 1858 Ballroom. Both are stunning. The wedding venue 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!

The venue is so beautiful, intimate and classic. The staff too are so helpful that beyond our expectations. We were debating if we wanted the day of coordinator, and we went with Haute 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.

We got married here September 2021 and it WAS THE MOST PERFECT PLACE For our wedding!!! The staff is AMAZING and so kind and willing to help with anything!!!! I really can't say enough about the venue!!! They helped make Our wedding day Dreams come to life and then MORE!!! Was the most perfect wedding!!!

We had our winter wedding on December 3rd and it was absolutely fabulous. We had our ceremony in the Atrium and our reception was in the Grand1858. We could not have asked for a better 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!

I do not even know where to begin with this review. Minneapolis Event Centers and their team are the best of the best. From the first time I met Daniel-I knew the venue was a perfect 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!

I had my wedding here on November 21,2021 all I can say is WOW! The staff is incredibly wonderful and very understanding! They made my wedding so beautiful, it was just magical. From 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!!!!

I cannot say enough good things about Kilea and the banquet staff at Minneapolis Event Centers! I am someone who does not usually give up control very easily, but Kilea and her team 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! :)

The Grand1858 was the perfect place for our intimate wedding ceremony. We were treated so well and everything was perfect. The grounds are amazing for the best photo opps and the staff 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!

My husband and I recently had our wedding reception here, and it was PERFECT! The venue is a beautiful historic building. It's in Saint Anthony Main and close to Downtown Minneapolis 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!

We hosted a wedding at Grand 1858 in last month and had a great experience. The staff is attentive and easy-to-work with and takes the initiative on guiding the bride and groom through different options and handling last minute details. The room comfortably held 160 guests with dance floor and vendors. There was also an outdoor patio area that was popular because of COVID. We were looking for a medium-to-large wedding venue at a moderate price point with an attentive staff and Minneapolis Event Centers was a perfect fit.

I love this venue! Attended a wedding here a week ago and the fact that you can have ceremony, cocktail hour and reception in the same space is amazing! I don’t want my guests to worry about having to drive from one location to the next, so this is a perfect venue! Highly considering Minneapolis Event Centers for my wedding!

Many thanks for an extraordinary wedding celebration at Grand 1858. The evening was magical! Ceremony in the historic courtyard, reception in the bar area, delicious dinner in the grand hall, with music and dancing adjacent, and guests able to linger and lounge in outdoor seating under the stars. Fabulous food, service managed to perfection, and every promised detail delivered as expected and beyond. THANK YOU, Minneapolis Event Center (Niki Napiwoki), Haute House Studio Day of Coordinator (Julia Jakubiak and Brigette McConnell), and Edg Productions (Jenni). You made it fun, you helped us relax and enjoy and with your expertise, our dream wedding really did come true. We strongly recommend Grand 1858 and their team to anyone seeking expert advice, attention, and service.

Wow ! First off I want to give and say a BIG Thank You to the entire staff at the Entourage. We just had our wedding there Saturday night 11-21-20 It was a great afternoon and into the night celebration. The Minneapolis Event Centers is a unique place with rustic and stone accents. Planning a wedding during a pandemic was a challenge not only for us but especially for the Entourage. They did the very best in helping us plan everything especially with all the weekly changes due to the Covid Virus. Our numbers kept changing due to cancellations and they were very understanding and accommodating. They were very concerned about providing the very best experience while protecting our guests and there staff. They knocked it out of the park on every step. From the planning to the incredible food Chef Juvenal and his staff provided to the bartenders and the wait staff. I have not had one complaint from one guest which to me speaks volumes and I can be very critical, I actually asked guests afterwards what they thought and they said everything was great from the selection of hor d’oeuvres, to the strawberry and beets salad, then to the main course of filet and chicken marsala. I could keep on going but really I just want to give a Big Thank You to Kaleia, Daniel, Chef Juvenal and the rest of the entire staff. You all made our Wedding Day Great and we will be forever grateful. Go check it out. I highly recommend it.

The Grand1858 is absolutely incredible. Daniel helped my husband and I so much in such a short amount of time. He made our planning so easy, and the day of was perfection! The food was fabulous, the service staff was a joy to work with. I can not say enough good things about Minneapolis Event Centers and all the wonderful people that work there!

Minneapolis Event Center's staff are incredible! We just held are wedding and reception here, our guest keep telling us that this was the best wedding they ever attend. That is due mostly in part due to the professionalism, personal service, and attentive service provided by Minneapolis Event Centers. I would highly recommend anyone wanting to hold a first class event to use this venue and group! Exceeded all our expectations and desires, thank you for making our wedding day so incredible and memorable!

Had our wedding here this past April 2021 and it was great! Everything was taken care of. Since the day we booked our date i felt like i was in good hands. I have worked with many brides as a bridal stylist and the stories i have heard form them about their venues some good but some for sure bad. So i knew how good i had it choosing the right venue. Thank you so much to the entire staff for making our day wonderful and for running everything so smoothly! I for sure mention you guys to my clients when they tell me they are looking for a venue. Thanks again!

I don’t even know where to begin! I had my wedding on November 14th this year on the The Grand. It was everything we could have hoped for and more. Originally, we were set to have our wedding on May 23rd this year, but when Covid hit in March, we suddenly faced planning a whole new wedding. I had read horror stories from brides and grooms losing money on vendors during COVID, but the staff at Minneapolis Event Centers was nothing short amazing. They were flexible and understanding. They helped me throughout the months in creating the wedding of our dreams set for November 14th. We ended up with an intimate and beautiful wedding, just as glamorous as originally planned. Despite the difficulties of this year, we could not be happier with how our wedding turned out and it was done in a fun but safe manner and was the highlight of everyone’s year.

We had our ceremony on the patio at The Grand 1858 and the reception inside. It was a wonderful space that had plenty of space to accommodate guests during COVID-19. The staff is attentive and prepared from touring to planning to day of execution. Caterer is onsite which makes for seamless execution. Minneapolis Event Centers coordinates with a rental company and florist to create a white-glove experience if desired - It made our wedding day perfect! My husband and I 100% recommend this venue and staff for all couples planning a wedding!

Everything ran smoothly. There were no mistakes and everything looked perfect clean orderly and well prepared. My venue was breath taking and my vendors performed just as they promised.;The parking can fill up very quickly.