Joy Ridge Event Center

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $3,200 for off-peak dates, and $3,800 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 277 seated guests

About this venue

Joy Ridge Event Center is a family owned & operated venue available for weddings, reunions, parties, memorials, corporate events and business meetings. Featuring a freshly renovated ballroom, board room, bar & lounge, we spark joy & make memories!

Seated guest capacity

  • 1-277

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls

Venue setting

  • Outdoor
273 Mill Creek Rd NW, Chatfield, MN 55923

Our event spaces

Ballroom

Newly renovated and updated space with elegant and versatile style ballroom.

Large open ballroom layout with climate-controlled setting with soft lighting and modern details, perfect for dining, dancing, and unforgettable memories with up to 277 guests.

Guest capacity

1-277 Seated

1-277 Standing

Ideal for

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

Included in this room:

-Table and chairs available for 277 guests, set up and take down provided by Joy Ridge staff -Head table available -Multiple arches to choose from for behind head table -6ft and 8ft tables available for dessert and buffet tables

Room cost

$130 per hour

Dressing Room/Bridal Suite

Remodeled dressing room featuring private bathroom, mirrors, outlets, various seating, and table space for belongings, food etc.

Newly remodeled “Bridal Suite” or “Ready Room” for the bride and bridesmaids – or the couple – to get ready, take pictures, and prepare for the day. The Ready Room has a lockable, private bathroom.

Guest capacity

1-20 Seated

1-20 Standing

Ideal for

Other

Patio and Lawn Space

Scenic bluff country backdrop and outdoor charm.

Take advantage of the gorgeous outdoor spaces that make the most of the venue's breathtaking hilltop location. Nestled at the entrance to beautiful bluff country, this property features a large open patio and an ample green lawn overlooking creeks and the charming town below. It offers an idyllic, scenic backdrop for an outdoor ceremony, a relaxed social hour, an after-party, or lively yard games.

Guest capacity

1-50 Seated

1-125 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour, Engagement party

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed and casual.”

Included in this room:

-Overhead lighting -Gas fire table -Lawn games -Versatile social space -Table and chairs

The Lounge & Bar

A gorgeous reclaimed wood bar and cozy lounge.

Step into an intimate, stylized atmosphere perfect for your cocktail hour or an upbeat reception social. This cozy lounge area is characterized by vibrant blue walls, a large black leather couch, and a striking reclaimed wood plank bar countertop cut straight from a log. Overhead, a magnificent deer antler chandelier enhances the room's character and touch of rustic whimsy. Fully licensed and staffed with bartenders.

Guest capacity

1-40 Seated

1-77 Standing

Ideal for

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

Guests often feel this space is

“Fun and Festive.”

Included in this room:

-Tables and chairs -Flexible bar service options (beverages can be hosted or purchased by guests) -Bartenders -

Room cost

$80 per hour

Ceremony Space

Easily accessible outdoor ceremony space.

Outdoor ceremony space featuring pine tree backdrop and natural prairie surroundings, landscaped gardens, circular concrete ceremony pad. Multiple arch options included with your rental.

Guest capacity

1-300 Seated

1-300 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Included in this room:

-Multiple arches to choose from -Chairs (set by event staff) -Optional decorations -On site electricity

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Ballroom

Newly renovated and updated space with elegant and versatile style ballroom.

Large open ballroom layout with climate-controlled setting with soft lighting and modern details, perfect for dining, dancing, and unforgettable memories with up to 277 guests.

Guest capacity

1-277 Seated

1-277 Standing

Ideal for

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

Included in this room:

-Table and chairs available for 277 guests, set up and take down provided by Joy Ridge staff -Head table available -Multiple arches to choose from for behind head table -6ft and 8ft tables available for dessert and buffet tables

Room cost

$130 per hour

Dressing Room/Bridal Suite

Remodeled dressing room featuring private bathroom, mirrors, outlets, various seating, and table space for belongings, food etc.

Newly remodeled “Bridal Suite” or “Ready Room” for the bride and bridesmaids – or the couple – to get ready, take pictures, and prepare for the day. The Ready Room has a lockable, private bathroom.

Guest capacity

1-20 Seated

1-20 Standing

Ideal for

Other

Patio and Lawn Space

Scenic bluff country backdrop and outdoor charm.

Take advantage of the gorgeous outdoor spaces that make the most of the venue's breathtaking hilltop location. Nestled at the entrance to beautiful bluff country, this property features a large open patio and an ample green lawn overlooking creeks and the charming town below. It offers an idyllic, scenic backdrop for an outdoor ceremony, a relaxed social hour, an after-party, or lively yard games.

Guest capacity

1-50 Seated

1-125 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour, Engagement party

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed and casual.”

Included in this room:

-Overhead lighting -Gas fire table -Lawn games -Versatile social space -Table and chairs

The Lounge & Bar

A gorgeous reclaimed wood bar and cozy lounge.

Step into an intimate, stylized atmosphere perfect for your cocktail hour or an upbeat reception social. This cozy lounge area is characterized by vibrant blue walls, a large black leather couch, and a striking reclaimed wood plank bar countertop cut straight from a log. Overhead, a magnificent deer antler chandelier enhances the room's character and touch of rustic whimsy. Fully licensed and staffed with bartenders.

Guest capacity

1-40 Seated

1-77 Standing

Ideal for

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

Guests often feel this space is

“Fun and Festive.”

Included in this room:

-Tables and chairs -Flexible bar service options (beverages can be hosted or purchased by guests) -Bartenders -

Room cost

$80 per hour

Ceremony Space

Easily accessible outdoor ceremony space.

Outdoor ceremony space featuring pine tree backdrop and natural prairie surroundings, landscaped gardens, circular concrete ceremony pad. Multiple arch options included with your rental.

Guest capacity

1-300 Seated

1-300 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Included in this room:

-Multiple arches to choose from -Chairs (set by event staff) -Optional decorations -On site electricity

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Available services that can be provided by Joy Ridge Event Center

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/Sound
  • On-site accommodations
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting
  • Linens
  • Sound / AV

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In accordance with our liquor license, all alcohol consumed on site must be served through our bar. Bartenders are included in the price of your rental if you are serving alcohol. If you have a specific request for a beer, wine, or signature drink, we are happy to work with you in advance to your order.
Yes free onsite parking lot.
Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible.
Use of ballroom, lobby, and lounge (with full service bar); patio, and yard available seasonally. Tables and chairs included for up to 300 guests, set-by Joy Ridge staff (the main ballroom holds 277 guests seated, additional guests can be seated in adjacent lounge). Private dressing room and bathroom for wedding party. Indoor restrooms for guests. Bartenders included, no food or drink minimum. Clean up is on us! You take your things, we take care of the rest.
10am-11pm for Friday and Saturday weddings, with dressing room access starting as early as 8am. Sunday times are 1pm-11pm. If you are looking for something different we are happy to customize times, additional time is charged $150/hr.

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