• Exclusive use of the Hotel’s 5th floor
• Full open bar service during the first hour of your reception
• Complimentary bartending staff
• Choice of three butler-passed hors d’oeuvre by servers in tuxedos and white gloves
• Champagne toast
• Elegant plated dinner or buffet with chef-attended food stations
• Complimentary beverages for the Bride and Groom throughout the entire reception
• Service of your wedding cake on raspberry painted plates
• Sweeping grand staircase for dramatic photos
• Parquet dance floor
• Baby grand piano
• Graceful floor length damask table linens
• Plush chairs with cherry-wood accents
• Fine china, silver, and glassware
• Charger plates for the head table
• Votive candles
• Wireless microphone
• Complimentary reception-night accommodations for the Bride and Groom
• Champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries for the Bride and Groom following the reception
• Discounted group room rate
• Complimentary space for gift opening brunch

What is the charge for the reception space?
There is a food and beverage minimum for the ballroom. If your food and beverage purchases meet or exceed the minimum the room is complimentary. Should you not spend the minimum, the difference would be a room rental charge. The ballroom minimum ranges from no minimum to $10,000 depending on your date.
Cash bar sales do not apply toward the minimum.
We can accommodate ceremonies as well if your guest count is 180 or fewer. The ceremony fee is $500.

What is the capacity of the ballroom?
The Grand Ballroom can accommodate up to 260 for a sit-down dinner and 300 for standing cocktail receptions.

What is the parking situation?

• Valet: Corner of 7th Street and 2nd Avenue. $10 for weekend events.
• Self Parking:
  • 225 South 6th Street/Bremer Bank Building (enter off 7th Street) $5 for weekend events
  • Crowne Plaza/Northstar (enter off 6th Street, 7th Street or 2nd Avenue) $5 for weekend events

Ask your Catering Manager for more detailed directions and information.

Can I bring in my own wedding cake?
Yes, we are happy to cut and serve the cake at no additional charge with our wedding packages.

Can I bring my own food or alcohol?
No, all food and beverage must be provided by the Grand Hotel (with the exception of wedding cakes and some favors). Leftovers (with the exception of wedding cake tops and favors) may not be taken off property.

Do you do a taste testing?
Yes, we meet with you one-on-one to sample the cuisine and plan the details of your event. You may select up to two salads, five hors d’oeuvre and four entrée selections. Some items may not be available. For any other items you would like to sample there will be an additional charge. Tasting meetings are conducted Monday – Friday between the hours of 10:00am and 4:00pm and can be scheduled anytime after the signed agreement is returned.

What is your deposit requirement?
$1,000 is due along with the signed agreement and is applied towards your event. The deposit is non-refundable.

What are the taxes and gratuity?

• 10.4% food
• 12.9% liquor
• 19% Gratuity
• 7.4% tax on Gratuity

Ask your Catering Manager to provide you with an estimate spreadsheet which will show the grand totals.

Is there a coat room available?
Yes, we can either have the coat room open and not staffed at no charge, or we can provide a coat check attendant at $1.00 per guest (based on your total guest count).

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