Yet another reception venue post!

chinofiesta93

Still looking for a venue for our April 2013 wedding.
We're having the ceremony at my church in Plymouth and want a reception venue within 30 minutes from there.
Already have looked at Bearpath Golf, Medina Golf & CC, Theodore Wirth Chalet, Elm Creek Chalet, and Rush Creek.
Rush Creek was our 1st choice, but I just kept saying, "wanna look at more before I commit!"
And now that we were ready to commit -- everything is booked solid. I was considering moving our date into the following fall if all else fails, but I thought I should look and see if there is anything else open for April 2013.

I HAVE looked at the PCC online and they are open on our date of choice, April 6, 2013. SO, we could do that but I just need more ideas. (Also, anybody know who caters there? I see they work exclusively with 3 caterers but couldn't find them listed.)

Here is the dealio:

-150-200 guests
- no more than $1500 rental fee if open catering, otherwise, the food minimum should really be no more than $9000
-lots of natural light/windows
-within 30 minutes from Plymouth (any direction is fine!)


Any and ALL ideas are welcome. Gold course/ballrooms, banquet halls, apple orchards, banquet halls, restaurants, etc.
TIA!!!

bburkel

Check out the Medina Entertainment Center.  They are really reasonably priced on their rental and minimums.

sarahlee2012

The Golden Valley Country Club is beautiful & has reasonable minimums, I think.

chinofiesta93

Thanks, ladies! Medina was a no-go with my mother =/
I did drop a quick message on Golden Valley CC's website and am anxious to hear back!

I also found Elsie's in Minneapolis. LOVE the look of their banquet room. The food min for a Saturday is only $2000 so that is AWESOME! The coordinator got back to me within several hours so that's a huge plus. I think I will schedule a tour!

srdavis21

I toured The Crown Room in Rogers and thought it was beautiful - lots of windows, could seat a lot of people, and a very helpful coordinator.  Could be about 30 minutes, depending on where your ceremony is at in Plymouth.  Good luck!

Anorton1204

Shakopee might be too far, but I really liked the venue at Stonebrook Country Club.

jessy_gross

Check out the Minneapolis Golf Club (in St Louis Park off 169).  Their ballroom is really nice and has lots of huge windows.  I think the rent is around $1000 and the f/b minimum is $5000 so it sounds like it would fit your needs.  Good luck!

SSaltzman87

I'd look at the Doubletree Hotel in St. Louis Park off 100 & 394

tpender13

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[QUOTE]I'd look at the Doubletree Hotel in St. Louis Park off 100 & 394
Posted by SSaltzman87[/QUOTE]

I got married there and loved it. They have gotten a different catering manager since then, so I can't speak for the new person.

lamberma

Chaska may be a bit far from Plymouth, but if not, you should look at Oak Ridge Conference Center. The main dining room is 3 story floor to ceiling windows!  The f/b for Fridays is in your budget, but on Saturdays it is over your budget - however April may be considered off season so then there may be different f/b minimums.  Oak Ridge has some convenient packages that include bonus items like floral centerpieces, a bridal suite for the wedding night, and a day of coordinator. I feel like you get good value for your dollar there.  We are getting married there in September and so far I couldn't be happier!