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.

Bride and groom dancing at Rochester Event Center, Rochester Minnesota, with guests seated behind.
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.
A couple embraces in a grassy field, dressed formally near Rochester Event Center, Minnesota.
Bride and groom holding hands at sunset, smiling at each other at Rochester Event Center.
A couple dances joyfully at a Rochester Event Center wedding in Rochester, Minnesota.
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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

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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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A round table at Rochester Event Center, set with flowers, photos, and glasses for a formal event.

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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White two-tier cake with floral décor at Rochester Event Center, Rochester Minnesota.
A white guestbook table with flowers at Rochester Event Center, Rochester Minnesota.
Table with white cloth, floral centerpiece, and candles at Rochester Event Center, Minnesota.
Elegant banquet table at Rochester Event Center, with navy napkins and twinkling draped lights.
Three-tiered white wedding cake with red and white flowers at Rochester Event Center, Minnesota.
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.

Rochester International Event Center Virtual Tour

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

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