Graduate Minneapolis
Packages
Guest capacity
Up to 400 seated guests
About this venue
Our Meridian Ballroom is perfect for up to 350 guests and features a spacious foyer area to greet your guests, 15’ ceilings, crystal chandeliers with Edison bulbs and access to a private outdoor terrace. Ideal for smaller weddings up to 175 guests, our Pinnacle Ballroom features plenty of natural light with windows on three sides and an outdoor terrace to continue the fun outside. Plus, our creative culinary team will work with you to design a custom menu that perfectly reflects the soon-to-be-wed couple. We are also pet-friendly and welcome your furry friend to be a part of your big day.
Our event spaces
Meridian Ballroom
Our most spacious event venue, the Meridian Ballroom is perfect for your grand reception for up to 350 guests!
Located in the east wing of the mezzanine level, this grand and elegant ballroom boasts a spacious pre-function area to greet your guests as they arrive as well as access to a private outdoor terrace.
Guest capacity
10-350 Seated
10-600 Standing
Square footage
5,200
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Other, Cocktail hour
Included in this room:
-Banquet Tables & Chairs -China, Flatware & Glassware -Votive Candles & Mirror Tiles -Table Numbers & Stands -Custom-Sized Dance Floor -Private Outdoor Terrace
Pinnacle Ballroom
Ideal for small to medium sized receptions, our Pinnacle Ballroom can accommodate up to 175 guests!
Located in the west wing of the mezzanine level, this elegant ballroom offers a private pre-function space to greet guests, and access to an outdoor terrace so you can continue the fun outside.
Guest capacity
10-175 Seated
10-320 Standing
Square footage
3,900
Ideal for
Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Included in this room:
-Banquet Tables & Chairs -China, Flatware & Glassware -Votive Candles & Mirror Tiles -Table Numbers & Stands -Custom-Sized Dance Floor -Private Outdoor Terrace
Topgolf Swing Suite
Rent out our Topgolf Swing Suite for your next social gathering, perfect for welcome receptions and getting ready the day of!
It’s the perfect spot to host a party, hang with pals, or even practice your drive during the off-season.
Guest capacity
10-30 Seated
10-70 Standing
Square footage
2,100
Ideal for
Elopement, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other
Room cost
$180.00 per Hour, Two-Hour Minimum
Get Ready Rooms
Our Get Ready rooms are the ideal space to primp on your special day, enjoy a private pre-party or throw a small cocktail hour.
An elegant lounge area complete with a luxe sitting area and grand mirrors makes this spot the perfect spot to celebrate the occasion with your favorites.
Guest capacity
1-10 Seated
1-10 Standing
Ideal for
Other
Included in this room:
-Bar Height Counter with Light Up Mirrors and Bar Stools -Hooks to Hang Dresses -Full Bathroom -Connecting Guest Rooms
Room cost
$199 per Night, Two-Night Minimum
Meridian Ballroom
Our most spacious event venue, the Meridian Ballroom is perfect for your grand reception for up to 350 guests!
Located in the east wing of the mezzanine level, this grand and elegant ballroom boasts a spacious pre-function area to greet your guests as they arrive as well as access to a private outdoor terrace.
Guest capacity
10-350 Seated
10-600 Standing
Square footage
5,200
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Other, Cocktail hour
Included in this room:
-Banquet Tables & Chairs -China, Flatware & Glassware -Votive Candles & Mirror Tiles -Table Numbers & Stands -Custom-Sized Dance Floor -Private Outdoor Terrace
Pinnacle Ballroom
Ideal for small to medium sized receptions, our Pinnacle Ballroom can accommodate up to 175 guests!
Located in the west wing of the mezzanine level, this elegant ballroom offers a private pre-function space to greet guests, and access to an outdoor terrace so you can continue the fun outside.
Guest capacity
10-175 Seated
10-320 Standing
Square footage
3,900
Ideal for
Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Included in this room:
-Banquet Tables & Chairs -China, Flatware & Glassware -Votive Candles & Mirror Tiles -Table Numbers & Stands -Custom-Sized Dance Floor -Private Outdoor Terrace
Topgolf Swing Suite
Rent out our Topgolf Swing Suite for your next social gathering, perfect for welcome receptions and getting ready the day of!
It’s the perfect spot to host a party, hang with pals, or even practice your drive during the off-season.
Guest capacity
10-30 Seated
10-70 Standing
Square footage
2,100
Ideal for
Elopement, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other
Room cost
$180.00 per Hour, Two-Hour Minimum
Get Ready Rooms
Our Get Ready rooms are the ideal space to primp on your special day, enjoy a private pre-party or throw a small cocktail hour.
An elegant lounge area complete with a luxe sitting area and grand mirrors makes this spot the perfect spot to celebrate the occasion with your favorites.
Guest capacity
1-10 Seated
1-10 Standing
Ideal for
Other
Included in this room:
-Bar Height Counter with Light Up Mirrors and Bar Stools -Hooks to Hang Dresses -Full Bathroom -Connecting Guest Rooms
Room cost
$199 per Night, Two-Night Minimum
Graduate Minneapolis packages
Graduate Package
10-350 guests
Peak pricing $69
Off-peak pricing $69
COCKTAIL HOUR: -1 Hour Standard Host Bar -Select 3 Butler Passed Hors d’ Oeuvres DINNER & DANCING: -2-Course Plated Dinner with Salad & 3 Entrée Selections -Complimentary Champagne Toast -Complimentary Cake Cutting & Service
Available services that can be provided by Graduate Minneapolis
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- On-site accommodations
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - paid
Rentals
- Barware
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Linens
- Standard Chairs
Accommodations
- Bedroom suites
- Double bed rooms
- Luxury suites
- Room blocks offered
- Single king rooms
Reviews
Write a review4.9 out of 5
10 reviews
10 STARS!!!
Hands down, the BEST place to host a wedding in Minneapolis! The staff was amazing and soooooo accommodating - quick to return calls and emails and to answer any/all questions related to my son's wedding. 10 stars!! We hosted the groom's dinner, wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and dancing all in one space and it was the best wedding set-up ever! Guests are still raving about the food and ambience! We had an amazing room block rate. Michael worked with the bride on pricing food, open bar, late night buffet, Topgolf, etc... which made the entire process stress-free. The parking ramp is connected directly to hotel via skyway, which was a huge boon for guests when they arrived for the wedding. We were able to bring in our own furniture, accessories, cake and rentals. We were also able to set things up as we wished with the help of Michael and his amazing team of energetic, hardworking and overly kind staff!! We had the pleasure of enjoying the outdoor patio space, which was absolutely perfect for the cigar bar. I highly recommend the Graduate to all brides & grooms!!! My family is still raving about the wedding and it's been almost a month since the big event. THANK YOU GRADUATE TEAM FOR GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR MY SON AND HIS NEW WIFE!!!
Charming venue, great team
Michael was fabulous to work with and always communicated promptly. His calm, get-it-done attitude was such an amazing tool to have on our side. We had our groom's dinner, ceremony, reception, and guest block at The Graduate. It was an amazing experience and such a beautiful hotel. All of the staff was helpful, courteous, and made us feel welcome. The vibe at The Graduate is super unique, the best of kitsch and class. It made for the best backdrops for our wedding photos and their food options are unique and fun.
Highly recommend!
I would highly recommend The Graduate Minneapolis to any future brides. The event planning staff was so easy to work with, and their communication was exceptional. They truly take care of almost everything! Which made the whole process stress-free. The food was excellent - we got so many compliments from our guests on this! The location was very convenient for our guests who traveled from out of state. The aesthetic of the hotel is gorgeous and make for amazing photos! Our photographer had a hard time narrowing down photo locations :)
Graduate Experience
Looking for your wedding venue? Look no further! The Graduate was the most exceptional venue for our big day! Planning: Michael was phenomenal from day one. We live out of state and did much of our planning via emails/calls. We were able to see the venue when it worked with our schedule and Michael was quick to respond when we had questions. Michael is great at setting timelines and gives a really easy excel to assist with the food planning. Location: Parking ramp with a skywalk attached and many amenities in walking distance! Our guests had so many compliments about the ease of our location as well as HOW COOL the hotel is. It is so unique and offers something for everyone. We booked the get ready room and that was nice to have the night before and day off for people to meet up in. We also did the Top Golf Suite the morning of and the groomsmen had a blast. Food: The catering package was amazing. Our guests continue to rave about the food. The cocktail hour had amazing snacks! The team even made sure my husband and I got our own plate to enjoy. Dinner was seamless and the portions were huge. No one was left hungry. Our late night pizza was also a hit! Staff: The staff from the front desk, to the bartenders, to the catering team, EVERYONE WAS AMAZING. So kind, always had a smile and there were no hiccups. If we had any questions they were eager to help and kept everything on track. Price: You get a lot for what you pay for. The package included perks as well! Overall: I would get married here again in a heartbeat. My husband and I had so much fun and the entire Graduate team was amazing. Do not overlook this amazing venue!
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