Northern Lights Ballroom & Catering
All-inclusive venue
The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $247 for off-peak dates, and $495 for peak dates
Packages
Prices start at $32
Guest capacity
Up to 400 seated guests
About this venue
~Stunning and versatile ballroom, amazing food, unbeatable service, and rave reviews~ Northern Lights Ballroom & Banquet Center is a family owned venue located in Milaca, MN, which can host both ceremonies and receptions. Northern Lights offers four beautiful spaces to choose from with seating from 40 up to 400 guests. Our ballroom is timeless, featuring a dropped tray vaulted ceiling, and eight gorgeous chandeliers that shimmer off the ceiling, it is a must see! Great location, yet set back for a privacy and a welcoming atmosphere. We provide full service on-site and off-site catering and bar service. Our room rental includes set up, clean up, tables, chairs, your choice of white/ivory/black table linens, dinnerware, central sound system, staff, event planning, and an event coordinator. From there all you need to choose are your food and beverage options.
Our event spaces
Back Ballroom
Beautiful, elegant, transformable!
Our beautiful ballroom is the perfect space for your ceremony or reception. Everything in the ballroom is portable, so you get to decide where you want your head table, dance floor, cake table, ext. With four gorgeous chandeliers and light tones this elegant space is the perfect spot for your big day!
Guest capacity
100-190 Seated
100-300 Standing
Square footage
2,625
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
(Set up, clean up, tables, chairs , your choice of white, ivory, black table linens, use of our fine china and crystal, staging to elevate your head table, skirting for head table, central sound system for cocktail and dinner music, dimmers for total lighting customization, staff, event planning, and an event coordinator provided the day of your event)
Room cost
Starting at $1395 for a Friday - Sunday to $1895 for a Saturday
Both Ballrooms
Stunning chandelier lit ballroom
Beautiful ballroom that will take your breath away! Everything in the ballroom is portable, so you get to decide where you want your head table, dance floor, cake table, ext. With four gorgeous chandeliers and light tones this elegant space is the perfect spot for your big day (offering both ceremony and reception options)!
Guest capacity
225-400 Seated
225-600 Standing
Square footage
5,250
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
(Set up, clean up, tables, chairs , your choice of white, ivory, black table linens, use of our fine china and crystal, staging to elevate your head table, skirting for head table, central sound system for cocktail and dinner music, dimmers for total lighting customization, staff, event planning, and an event coordinator provided the day of your event)
Room cost
Starting at $2295 for a Friday - Sunday to $2795 for a Saturday
Private Dining Room
Beautiful, intimate, transformable!
Our beautiful dining room is the perfect space to host a bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, or intimate ceremony and reception. This space is adjacent to our gorgeous and inviting front foyer allowing for extra square footage.
Guest capacity
40-80 Seated
40-90 Standing
Square footage
883
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement
Included in this room:
Set up, clean up, tables, chairs , your choice of white, ivory, black table linens, use of our fine china and crystal, staging to elevate your head table, skirting for head table, central sound system for cocktail and dinner music, dimmers for total lighting customization, staff, event planning, and an event coordinator provided the day of your event.
Room cost
Starting at $495 for a Friday - Sunday to $595 for a Saturday
Front Ballroom
Beautiful, elegant, transformable
Our beautiful ballroom is the perfect space for your ceremony or reception. Everything in the ballroom is portable, so you get to decide where you want your head table, dance floor, cake table, ext. With four gorgeous chandeliers and light tones this elegant space is the perfect spot for your big day!
Guest capacity
100-190 Seated
100-300 Standing
Square footage
2,625
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
(Set up, clean up, tables, chairs , your choice of white, ivory, black table linens, use of our fine china and crystal, staging to elevate your head table, skirting for head table, central sound system for cocktail and dinner music, dimmers for total lighting customization, staff, event planning, and an event coordinator provided the day of your event)
Room cost
Starting at $1395 for a Friday - Sunday to $1895 for a Saturday
Back Ballroom
Beautiful, elegant, transformable!
Our beautiful ballroom is the perfect space for your ceremony or reception. Everything in the ballroom is portable, so you get to decide where you want your head table, dance floor, cake table, ext. With four gorgeous chandeliers and light tones this elegant space is the perfect spot for your big day!
Guest capacity
100-190 Seated
100-300 Standing
Square footage
2,625
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
(Set up, clean up, tables, chairs , your choice of white, ivory, black table linens, use of our fine china and crystal, staging to elevate your head table, skirting for head table, central sound system for cocktail and dinner music, dimmers for total lighting customization, staff, event planning, and an event coordinator provided the day of your event)
Room cost
Starting at $1395 for a Friday - Sunday to $1895 for a Saturday
Both Ballrooms
Stunning chandelier lit ballroom
Beautiful ballroom that will take your breath away! Everything in the ballroom is portable, so you get to decide where you want your head table, dance floor, cake table, ext. With four gorgeous chandeliers and light tones this elegant space is the perfect spot for your big day (offering both ceremony and reception options)!
Guest capacity
225-400 Seated
225-600 Standing
Square footage
5,250
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
(Set up, clean up, tables, chairs , your choice of white, ivory, black table linens, use of our fine china and crystal, staging to elevate your head table, skirting for head table, central sound system for cocktail and dinner music, dimmers for total lighting customization, staff, event planning, and an event coordinator provided the day of your event)
Room cost
Starting at $2295 for a Friday - Sunday to $2795 for a Saturday
Private Dining Room
Beautiful, intimate, transformable!
Our beautiful dining room is the perfect space to host a bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, or intimate ceremony and reception. This space is adjacent to our gorgeous and inviting front foyer allowing for extra square footage.
Guest capacity
40-80 Seated
40-90 Standing
Square footage
883
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement
Included in this room:
Set up, clean up, tables, chairs , your choice of white, ivory, black table linens, use of our fine china and crystal, staging to elevate your head table, skirting for head table, central sound system for cocktail and dinner music, dimmers for total lighting customization, staff, event planning, and an event coordinator provided the day of your event.
Room cost
Starting at $495 for a Friday - Sunday to $595 for a Saturday
Front Ballroom
Beautiful, elegant, transformable
Our beautiful ballroom is the perfect space for your ceremony or reception. Everything in the ballroom is portable, so you get to decide where you want your head table, dance floor, cake table, ext. With four gorgeous chandeliers and light tones this elegant space is the perfect spot for your big day!
Guest capacity
100-190 Seated
100-300 Standing
Square footage
2,625
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
(Set up, clean up, tables, chairs , your choice of white, ivory, black table linens, use of our fine china and crystal, staging to elevate your head table, skirting for head table, central sound system for cocktail and dinner music, dimmers for total lighting customization, staff, event planning, and an event coordinator provided the day of your event)
Room cost
Starting at $1395 for a Friday - Sunday to $1895 for a Saturday
Northern Lights Ballroom & Catering packages
Diamond Package
40-400 guests
Peak pricing $32
Off-peak pricing $32
Cocktail Reception: Complimentary tap beer & house wine served for 3 hours (begins at cocktail hour) Complimentary fruit punch, ice water, and coffee service served for 3 hours (begins at cocktail hour) Appetizers to include: Cheese cubes & bacon cheddar ranch spread, crackers, cocktail meatballs, tortilla chips & mexican salsa Royal Buffet: Your choice of 1 hot entree, paired with 3 sensational side dishes Late Night Snack Heggie’s pizza (double cheese, pepperoni, sausage)
Available services that can be provided by Northern Lights Ballroom & Catering
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/Sound
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Linens
- Standard Chairs
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
1 review
- MK
Mikayla K.
Fitzsimmons wedding
My husband and I got married at the Northern Lights Ballroom & Catering venue and were thrilled with the experience from start to finish. Their communication throughout the planning process was wonderful - the staff was responsive, friendly, and really made sure we knew what to expect at each step. On the big day, the ballroom looked absolutely beautiful. The decor was elegant yet understated, perfectly enhancing the venue's natural charm. And the food was fantastic - all of our guests raved about the amazing dinner and desserts the catering team prepared. Everyone we interacted with was so nice, patient, and seemed genuinely invested in making our wedding day perfect. We couldn't recommend Northern Lights highly enough to any couple planning their special celebration!
Bryony Stark•Jul 9, 2024This truly means the world Mikayla, thank you so much! It was an honor to have you all with us!
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