Summer Weddings

Exceptional Summer Wedding Venue

Rochester l Event Center is your trusted partner for creating the summer wedding of your dreams. With our exceptional service, meticulous attention to detail, and exquisite cuisine, we’ll ensure your special day is as perfect as the season.

Our venue offers ample free, front-door parking and features a magnificent Grand Ballroom, hosting up to 800. Guests will enjoy our spacious, inviting lobby and the exceptional dishes crafted in our state-of-the-art kitchen by our dedicated full-time culinary team.

Take advantage of our special non-peak rates for weddings booked from June through August! These packages include your choice of a complimentary champagne toast, a curated case of wine, or a celebratory keg of beer to make your summer celebration even more memorable.

Let us help bring your dream summer wedding to life!

Grilled steak with sauce, mushrooms, and asparagus at Rochester Event Center Rochester Minnesota.

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

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    Children's Menu and Pricing

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    Head Table, Risers, Skirting for all specialty tables

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    Dance Floor

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    Cash Bar

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    Security for Evening

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    Wireless Microphone for speeches

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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 booking June-August, which includes a complimentary champagne toast, a curated case of wine, or a celebratory keg of beer.

Decoration Package

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.

Decoration Package

Price: $700

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    Head Table Backdrop

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

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    Head Table, Gift Table and Cake Table with String Lighting

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    LED Up-Lighting Package (6 Lights)

    can be purchased individually for $120.00

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Plates of cake slices on a table with autumn decor at Rochester Event Center, Rochester Minnesota.
Banquet hall at Rochester Event Center, with round tables and a long head table on stage.
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Elegant banquet table at Rochester Event Center, with navy napkins and twinkling draped lights.
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Wedding reception tables at Rochester Event Center, Rochester Minnesota, with lights and red napkins.
Wedding head table at Rochester Event Center, with Mr. and Mrs. signs and a floral centerpiece.