Weddings

Exceptional Moments Are Made at Rochester Event Center

Weddings at Rochester Event Center have Minnesota's s largest and most experienced caterer, you can count on Rochester 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 650 guests (13,000 sq feet) or can be divided in two, for separate events of up to 300 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.

Bride and groom smile and take a selfie outside Rochester Event Center in Rochester, Minnesota.
Bride and groom smile as they cut their cake at Rochester Event Center, Rochester Minnesota.
A groom dips and kisses his bride outside Rochester Event Center in Rochester, Minnesota.
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Bride and groom holding hands at sunset, smiling at each other at Rochester Event Center.

Complimentary Services & 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 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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    bar services

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    Wireless Microphone for speeches

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    Featured specialty cocktail

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    centerpieces & votives

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    private wedding menu tasting

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Sliced roasted potatoes, grilled meat, and carrots served at Rochester Event Center.

Pricing

We offer half the ballroom, which may accommodate up to 300 people, or the entire grand ballroom, which may accommodate up to 650 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.

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Breaded chicken with creamy sauce and broccolini at the elegant Rochester Event Center.

Exquisite Food & 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.

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Exceptional Summer Wedding Venue

Rochester 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 650. 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!

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Rochester Event Center Virtual Tour

Follow the link below for a virtual tour of the Rochester Event Center

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