Weddings

Exceptional Moments are made here

As southeast Minnesota's s largest and most experienced caterer, you can count on Rochester International Event Center to provide you with unmatched service, flawless attention to detail and exquisite food ensuring the most memorable wedding day for you and your guests.

Our beautiful facility has plenty of free, front door parking and features a Grand Ballroom, which accommodates up 800 guests (13,000 sq feet) or can be divided in two, for separate events of up to 400 guests. We have a large, comfortable lobby area and a state of the art 6,000 square foot kitchen staffed by our full-time culinary team.

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Exquisite Food with Sophisticated Presentation

Our food is guaranteed to be of the freshest and highest quality. Our award-winning culinary team creates exquisite food with a sophisticated presentation, sure to please the most discerning pallet.

For your wedding reception, we offer butler-passed appetizers, plated dinners, buffets, family style and a variety of creative and custom menu options. Your food will be expertly prepared and beautifully presented.

Complimentary Services and Amenities

We offer a wide variety of different services to meet all of your needs including additional decorations. We'd be happy to assist you with your wedding planning process and answer any questions you may have.

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    Linens, Table covers, and Full Service China

    (colored napkins are available)

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    Centerpieces of Round Mirrors with Candles

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    Reduced food minimum for non- peak days or times

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    Children's Menu and Pricing

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    Head Table, Risers, Skirting for all tables, Gift Tables, Cake Table

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    We also offer chair covers upon request

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Pricing

We offer half the ballroom, which may accommodate up to 400 people, or the entire grand ballroom, which may accommodate up to 800 people. The Rochester Event Center does require food minimums on Saturdays along with a ballroom rental charge. We offer a special discount on Fridays and Sundays. Please feel free to ask an Event Center representative about our special non-peak rates for those interested in booking a wedding event during the week.

Decoration Packages

You have picked the perfect dress, the rings have been chosen and you are ready to celebrate your special day. We offer you the opportunity to enhance the memory of your special day with two elegant decoration packages.

Silver Package

Silver Package Price: $700

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    Head Table Backdrop

    (White, Black, Ivory, and Gold Sequin) with Inlays with choice of String Lighting or Up-Lighting

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    Head Table, Gift Table, and Cake Table with String Lighting

Gold Package

Gold Package Price: $700
plus $45 per Table

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    Chair Covers in Ivory or White

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    Sash Colors (Tied)

    Include: Black, White, Champagne, Blue, and Red

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    Sash Colors (Band)

    Include: Gray and Gold Sequin

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    Up-Lighting Throughout Room

A’la Carte Decor

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    Chair Covers with Sash

    $6.00 per Chair
    $5.00 per Chair without sash

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    LED Up-Lighting Package

    (6 Lights) $120