East Town Ballroom At Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown

All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $45

Packages

Catering services pricing

$45 per person for off-peak dates, with a minimum total spend of $500

Guest capacity

Up to 400 seated guests

About this venue

We would LOVE to be apart of your special day! At the East Town Ballroom, you will have a Marriott Certified Wedding Planner helping you through out the process. From intimate to extravagant, we are here to make your visions a reality. Couples have the choice of picking one of our wedding packages, or customizing options a la carte.

Seated guest capacity

50-400

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Hotels, Inns, Resorts
Urban Locations

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

1500 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55454

Our event spaces

East Town Ballroom

Simply Refreshing Weddings by the East Town Ballroom at the Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown.

Couples can welcome up to 400 guests to their wedding celebration at the Courtyard by Marriott Minneapolis Downtown. The East Town Ballroom in this hotel offers 5,200 square feet of space for couples and their events. There is a pre-function space wrapping around the outside of this ballroom where guests can enjoy a charming cocktail reception.

Guest capacity

50-400 Seated

50-700 Standing

Square footage

5,200

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Room cost

Food & Beverage Minimum between $3,000-$8,000 depending on day of the week and time of year

Outdoor Courtyard

Private Outdoor Ceremony Space with Ivy Wall

The outdoor courtyard at the East Town Ballroom can accommodate outdoor ceremonies for up to 120 attendees and features a private location with outdoor foliage.

Guest capacity

20-130 Seated

20-100 Standing

Square footage

2,368

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

$1,000 Ceremony Fee

Reflection Suite

Prepare for the big day!

Step into the Reflection Suite where the wedding party can prepare and celebrate special moments before walking down the aisle!

Guest capacity

6-15 Seated

6-20 Standing

Ideal for

Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

The Reflection Suite includes, Lounge Seating, Full Length Mirrors, Makeup Station. As well as a Steamer, a Hanging Rack and Assorted Snack and Beverages charged on consumption.

Room cost

$250 Rental with a $120 Food and Beverage Minimum

Indoor Ceremony

Say 'I do' in our indoor ceremony space where romance meets elegance, no matter the season."

This space is perfect for your indoor wedding celebration!

Guest capacity

Up to 400 Seated

Up to 400 Standing

East Town Ballroom

Simply Refreshing Weddings by the East Town Ballroom at the Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown.

Guest capacity

50-400 Seated

50-700 Standing

Square footage

5,200

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Room cost

Food & Beverage Minimum between $3,000-$8,000 depending on day of the week and time of year

Outdoor Courtyard

Private Outdoor Ceremony Space with Ivy Wall

The outdoor courtyard at the East Town Ballroom can accommodate outdoor ceremonies for up to 120 attendees and features a private location with outdoor foliage.

Guest capacity

20-130 Seated

20-100 Standing

Square footage

2,368

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

$1,000 Ceremony Fee

Reflection Suite

Prepare for the big day!

Step into the Reflection Suite where the wedding party can prepare and celebrate special moments before walking down the aisle!

Guest capacity

6-15 Seated

6-20 Standing

Ideal for

Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

The Reflection Suite includes, Lounge Seating, Full Length Mirrors, Makeup Station. As well as a Steamer, a Hanging Rack and Assorted Snack and Beverages charged on consumption.

Room cost

$250 Rental with a $120 Food and Beverage Minimum

Indoor Ceremony

Say 'I do' in our indoor ceremony space where romance meets elegance, no matter the season."

This space is perfect for your indoor wedding celebration!

Guest capacity

Up to 400 Seated

Up to 400 Standing

East Town Ballroom At Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown packages

Platinum Wedding Package

50-400 guests

Description

Our Platinum Wedding Package!

What’s included

Sparkling Wine Pour
One Hour Hosted Beer and Wine
Two Appetizer Choices
Wedding Draping with Twinkle Lights
Tier One or Tier Two Entrees

Silver Wedding Package

15-400 guests

Peak pricing $45

Off-peak pricing $45

Description

Our Silver Wedding Package!

What’s included

Two Appetizer Choices
Late Night Snack
Tier One Entrees

Gold Wedding Package

50-400 guests

Description

Our Gold Wedding Package!

What’s included

Sparkling Wine Pour
One Hour Hosted Beer and Wine
Wedding Draping with Twinkle Lights
Tier One Entrees

Titanium Wedding Package

50-400 guests

Description

Our Titanium Wedding Package!

What’s included

Sparkling Wine Pour
One Hour Hosted House Brands, Beer and Wine
Two Appetizer Choices
Wedding Draping with Twinkle Lights
10-Uplights in the Color of your choice
Cake from Buttercream Bakery
Tier One or Two Entrees

Available services that can be provided by East Town Ballroom At Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown

Services & amenities

Bar services
Catering services
Clean up
Dance floor
Dressing room / Bridal Suite
Event staff
Lighting/Sound
On-site accommodations
Pet friendly
Service staff
Set up
Wedding cake services
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi

Transportation & access

Self parking - paid

Rentals

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting
Linens
Standard Chairs

Accommodations

Bedroom suites
Double bed rooms
Honeymoon suite
Room blocks offered
Single king rooms
Single queen rooms

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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5 reviews

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Becca L.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Oct 21, 2026
Trust me, you want to tour here
My husband, Josh, and I got married at East Town Ballroom on 10/10/2026. Because ETB - unlike other places - does not charge a room rental fee on top of the food and beverage minimum, we went into the tour knowing that we would REALLY have to dislike it in order not to book with them. But we were absolutely blown away with how much we loved it. We had a pretty ambitious goal for our venue food budget, and Emma worked hard to help us attain it. For full transparency, we paid about 10,700 for a wedding of 120 people, decorations, three kegs, and covered parking for vendors. Most other venues we looked at would have had STARTING prices at 14K. Over the course of the year we spent working with Emma, we asked her about 10,000 questions. She answered every one with generosity, patience, and grace and never made us feel like a burden. Even when we changed our minds on some details, she was extremely receptive and always quick to respond. She went above and beyond in every way and made the planning process a true breeze with how organized she was. I also want to speak about the staff - it is the understatement of the century to call them kind and professional. Whether it was with welcome bags, making sure our floating candles were lit during cocktail hour, or doing the final cleanup the next morning so we wouldn’t have to worry about it, they lifted so much of the last-minute stress that happens in the 24 hours before and after the ceremony. They made us feel so taken care of and celebrated and showed us that they genuinely cared about us having a wonderful day. Part of the reason we were so excited about ETB is because neither my husband nor I are from Minnesota, so we had a lot of travelers coming in. Having the hotel block, ceremony, and reception all in one location was so convenient, and we were even able to hold welcome drinks and the after party in the hotel lobby due to its spaciousness and bar. It felt amazing not to have to worry about traveling to other locations with all of the guests and so relaxed to just come back inside and get off of our feet for a debrief after an awesome sparkler sendoff. It was especially nice for our grandmothers and family members with very young children because they could easily make their way up to their rooms when they were finished partying without needing to work with a shuttle service or call an Uber. Some random recommendations/things to note: - get the wedding drapings. It’s 1K-2K, but so so worth it. The ceremony/reception are in what is basically a giant meeting room, and when it’s not set up for a wedding, you can tell it’s a meeting room. The drapings completely transform the space and make it super dreamy and romantic! - This is totally a personal opinion, but I was not a fan of the carpets in there. We got an aisle runner (6x40) and this worked great. - If you’re wondering how long your aisle song should be - my dad and I took about 25 seconds to walk down the aisle. - rooftop for pictures looks out over downtown Minneapolis and is perfect for golden hour! - The food is great! There were a lot of GF options and even a kid’s meal (chicken tenders and fries), which I haven’t seen at other venues. All in all, we can’t recommend East Town Ballroom enough. Everything about it was absolutely amazing, and I encourage every engaged couple looking to get married in the Twin Cities to check it out!
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Marisol and T.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Apr 18, 2025
Emma is an amazing wedding planner!
The team at East Town Ballroom At Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown was fantastic to work with from start to finish. Emma, our wedding planner was incredibly helpful and very kind - she answered all of our questions and made sure we knew she was there whenever we needed her. The communication throughout the planning process was friendly, open-minded, and truly focused on making our day special. On the day of, Emma helped us create a detailed schedule and made sure everything went exactly as planned. The venue itself is gorgeous, with a wonderful atmosphere that our guests raved about. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and are so grateful to the entire East Town Ballroom team for helping to make our wedding day absolutely perfect.
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Ami
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Sep 9, 2024
Great hotel!
We used the Courtyard as the hotel block for our many out-of-town guests for our wedding this summer. I unequivocally recommend them! Our guests had a great time, the prices and contract terms were fair, and the hotel is very centrally located with great access to downtown, the airport, and even the State Fairgrounds!
LB
Lauren B.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Aug 25, 2023
Great venue!
We got married here and it was the perfect venue! It was nice to have everything in one place. We got married outside in the courtyard and had the reception in the ballroom and it was perfect!
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Jasmine F.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Apr 3, 2022
Great Venue Option
My husband and I were married 9.4.21 at the East Town Ballroom. Cathy and Dee (David) were outstanding, full of knowledge and ready to help whenever needed. Response time was always quick and efficient. The venue offers the option for either an indoor or outdoor wedding, the reception area is large and beautiful with the drapery and lights. The space allows for a number of layouts. The social hour and bar space is great with close proximity but eliminates any crowding in the reception space. The venue is VERY affordable and you don't need to hire an outside caterer. There are options to fit a variety of wedding desires, you can really mold the services to make your dream wedding. I cannot emphasize enough the convenience of having our wedding ceremony, reception and room block in one place. You won't be disappointed if you choose the East Town Ballroom. My husband and I were also able to capture great photos with the skyline from the rooftop parking garage.