The Banquets Of Minnesota

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All-inclusive venue

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

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $1,000

Packages

Prices start at $3,650

Catering services pricing

$23 per person for off-peak dates, with a minimum total spend of $2,800

Guest capacity

Up to 400 seated guests

Offer from vendor

2026 Booking Promotions

Complimentary Ceremony ($500 Value) For Friday -Sunday bookings who book within 30 days of their tour. 30% off Room Rentals November-March!


About this venue

Banquets of Minnesota is a premier banquet destination located in Fridley, MN. We have two exquisite spaces; The Grand Olympian and the Vivian Ballroom. We offer full-service catering from our professionally trained chefs and in-house bar services. You'll have access to a pre-function lobby area and dressing rooms along with lots of amenities like a projector, wireless internet, stage, podium, professional sound system, and microphone. When you select either our Grand Olympian Ballroom or our Vivian Ballroom as your private event venue, you will be getting the country club experience without the country club price tag.


Our event spaces

Grand Olympian Ballroom

You will be getting the country club experience without the country club price tag when you book the Grand Olympian Ballroom.

This expansive space can comfortably accommodate 450 guests. It boasts several additional rooms. The pre-function lobby area is perfectly designed for mingling, allowing you to host a lavish cocktail hour, or to check guests into a corporate event. The Grand Olympian Ballroom also includes a suite of dressing rooms, perfect for getting the entire wedding party ready for the big night. Of course, extra-large parties call for an extra-large dance area, so everyone is included in the fun.

Guest capacity

Up to 450 Seated

Up to 450 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner

Included in this room:

-Full-Service Catering -In-house Bar Services -Pre-Function Lobby -Dressing Rooms -Projector -Wireless Internet -Stage -Podium -Sound System -Microphone -On-Site Parking

Vivian Ballroom

You will be getting the country club experience without the country club price tag when you book the Vivian Ballroom.

Our Vivian Ballroom is all about the ambiance and can accommodate up to 280 guests. When you book this room, you will also be able to use the pre–function lobby area. This space is ideal for welcoming guests. Also included is a suite of dressing rooms. The clean, spacious, versatile interior of the ballroom is enhanced by intricate, permanently lit ceiling drapery. You and your guests will enjoy the elegant decor and the well–planned, convenient space.

Guest capacity

Up to 280 Seated

Up to 280 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner

Included in this room:

-Full-Service Catering -In-house Bar Services -Pre-Function Lobby -Dressing Rooms -Projector -Wireless Internet -Stage -Podium -Sound System -Microphone -On-Site Parking

Grand Olympian Ballroom

You will be getting the country club experience without the country club price tag when you book the Grand Olympian Ballroom.

This expansive space can comfortably accommodate 450 guests. It boasts several additional rooms. The pre-function lobby area is perfectly designed for mingling, allowing you to host a lavish cocktail hour, or to check guests into a corporate event. The Grand Olympian Ballroom also includes a suite of dressing rooms, perfect for getting the entire wedding party ready for the big night. Of course, extra-large parties call for an extra-large dance area, so everyone is included in the fun.

Guest capacity

Up to 450 Seated

Up to 450 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner

Included in this room:

-Full-Service Catering -In-house Bar Services -Pre-Function Lobby -Dressing Rooms -Projector -Wireless Internet -Stage -Podium -Sound System -Microphone -On-Site Parking

Vivian Ballroom

You will be getting the country club experience without the country club price tag when you book the Vivian Ballroom.

Our Vivian Ballroom is all about the ambiance and can accommodate up to 280 guests. When you book this room, you will also be able to use the pre–function lobby area. This space is ideal for welcoming guests. Also included is a suite of dressing rooms. The clean, spacious, versatile interior of the ballroom is enhanced by intricate, permanently lit ceiling drapery. You and your guests will enjoy the elegant decor and the well–planned, convenient space.

Guest capacity

Up to 280 Seated

Up to 280 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner

Included in this room:

-Full-Service Catering -In-house Bar Services -Pre-Function Lobby -Dressing Rooms -Projector -Wireless Internet -Stage -Podium -Sound System -Microphone -On-Site Parking


The Banquets Of Minnesota packages

Wedding Package

Peak pricing $3,800-4,400

Off-peak pricing $3,650-3,950

Description

Have the wedding of your dreams at Banquets of Minnesota! Our venue is all-inclusive with in-house catering and beverage services and a list of amenities to make your special day extra memorable and a breeze to plan. We also offer items for rent to make your event complete such as chair covers and centerpiece options.

What’s included
  • Professional sound system
  • Professional dance-floor lights
  • Cordless microphone
  • Built-in DJ booth
  • Elevated stage area
  • Full-service bar
  • Built-in dance floor
  • Permanent lit ceiling drapery
  • Custom room set-up
  • Onsite ceremony option
  • Handicap accessible
  • AV projector

Available services that can be provided by The Banquets Of Minnesota

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free

Rentals

  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting
  • Linens
  • Standard Chairs

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Preferred vendors of The Banquets Of Minnesota

Band/DJ
PM Enterprises
Band/DJ
Music Mix Entertainment
Maplewood, MN
Photographer
Nygaard Photography
Blaine, MN
Planner
Y&I Boutique

We can seat up to 14 people comfortably on our head table riser in our Olympian and Vivian Ballrooms. If your wedding party is larger, we do have multi-level options available.
Our round tables seat up to 10 people and our rectangle tables seat 8 people comfortably.
We require a $500 deposit to secure your date. This amount is non-refundable and will be credited towards your final billing statement.
We do have a variety of centerpieces available to rent for $75 (for all tables) Add on a tile mirror and 2 votive candles for an additional $75 (for all tables). We also have limited plate chargers and table runners options available.
The room will be available for decorating purposes at 11:00 a.m. the day of your event. If there is not an event scheduled the day before your event, you may have the option for a 2 hour set up window the afternoon or evening before your event for a $100 fee. (based on availability)
We require you to confirm your final guest attendance number 8 days prior to your event, and your menu choices one month prior to your event date.
The remaining balance for your event will be due 72 hours prior to the event. A credit card must be on file for any outstanding balances after your event takes place. Payments may be made in the form of cash, personal check, or credit card.
Friday & Saturday: If serving alcohol, last call is 11:15 p.m. If you have a DJ, the last song is at 11:30 p.m. All guests, centerpieces and decorations, and any personal items must be out of the ballroom and hospitality rooms by 12:00 a.m. Sunday-Thursday: If serving alcohol, last call is 9:15 p.m. If you have a DJ, the last song is at 9:30p.m. All guests, centerpieces and decorations, and any personal items must be out of the ballroom and hospitality rooms by 10:00 p.m.
Onsite Ceremonies are available upon request. Reception style seating with an aisle is $400. With this option, the hall would be set up as it would be for your reception but space for an aisle would be added. This is becoming a new wedding trend, and is a very convenient option for your guests. You will receive your choice of one of our three complimentary Trellises. Trellises are lit and decorated, but can be modified with your wedding colors, if available.
We strongly encourage all events to go through one of our two preferred DJ companies (Music Mix Entertainment or PM Enterprises). Exceptions for outside DJ Companies will be considered on a case by case basis, and require completion and acceptance of our Outside DJ Request form. Any approved outside DJ must speak with the venue coordinator to discuss options needed and may be subject to additional fees (up to $300). Decibels for Bands and DJ’s are a maximum of 80.
April, May, June, July, August, September, October
November, December, January, February, March
Outside food and beverages are not allowed other than wedding cake or dessert.
Yes, we have ample parking in our lot on-site.
Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible.