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Venue for self-catering reception in Twin Cities?

rosewagsrosewags
in Minnesota-Minneapolis and St. Paul
We want to cater our reception using our own caterer. Any ideas for great winter reception venues where we can bring in our own food/cocktails? I checked out a couple of theater venues, but the options in Minneapolis/St. Paul seem limited for this approach. Thank you!

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Re: Venue for self-catering reception in Twin Cities?

  • quincygirl77quincygirl77
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    edited December 2011
    I always recommend Four Seasons Dance Studio.  I think a winter reception could be quite magical there, but not sure what look you're hoping for...

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  • PoliceWife104PoliceWife104
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    edited December 2011
    The Three Rivers Park District lets you bring in your own caterer, but not your own booze.  Lot's of options available, depending on your guest list size.

    http://www.threeriversparks.org/group-gathering-places/weddings.aspx
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  • SSaltzman87SSaltzman87 member
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    edited December 2011
    Most parks will let you bring in your own catering, but usually have a specific vendor for alcohol. 
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  • kellyfrankskellyfranks
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    edited December 2011

    Harriet Island Pavillion in Saint Paul is pretty and they even have a fireplace! 

    http://www.stpaul.gov/index.aspx?NID=1236

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  • newlyseliskinewlyseliski member
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    edited December 2011
    Off the top of my head...

    Old Arizona Theater
    PNA Hall
    Murzyn Hall
    Shoreview Community Center
    Landmark Center
    Harriet Island Pavilion
    Cinema Ballroom
    St. Paul Academy and Summit School Dining Hall

    Church Halls with Open Catering*:
    St. Patrick's (Inver Grove Hts)
    Guardian Angels (Oakdale)
    St Peter's (North St. Paul)

    *Most church halls will let you BYO food and alcohol and have their mens' group serve it and use the tips as fundraising money for their service projects. 
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  • kidlets2kidlets2
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    edited December 2011
    I know the Anoka County Parks lets you bring in your own food (including non licensed caterers) and your own beer & wine.
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  • maybe984maybe984 member
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    edited December 2011
    The Historic Washington County Courthouse in Stillwater. You can bring in any licensed caterer, and you can bring in your own booze (you just have to have a bartender, but they don't have to be licensed.)

    ETA: Only drawback, no hard liquor allowed...
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  • graysquirrelgraysquirrel member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_minnesota-minneapolis-st-paul_venue-self-catering-reception-twin-cities?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:81Discussion:943a4e59-f7be-4cfd-ac64-273ecf02c789Post:5a3ba8e9-268e-4db2-add1-977fcfd2e08c">Re: Venue for self-catering reception in Twin Cities?</a>:
    [QUOTE]The Historic Washington County Courthouse in Stillwater. You can bring in any licensed caterer, and you can bring in your own booze (you just have to have a bartender, but they don't have to be licensed.) ETA: Only drawback, no hard liquor allowed...
    Posted by maybe984[/QUOTE]

    Second this! We LOVED this venue. They were super easy to work with and it was such an elegant place.
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  • babiegurl37babiegurl37
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    I'am looking for a hall that in my budget for 700 to 800 and I can do my own Catering in st.paul Mn please help me cause me and my soon to be husband is on a fixed income
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