McNamara Alumni Center 200 Southeast Oak Street , Suite 100 • Minneapolis • MN 55414
McNamara Alumni Center
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- The stunning architecture offers a variety of backdrops for beautiful wedding photos. Shaped like a geode, the unique building draws inspiration from the Minnesota landscape, and features wood and copper interiors as well as a 150-foot indoor water feature.
- The center can accommodate weddings of almost any size. Event spaces include the massive Memorial Hall, the window-lined University Hall, the intimate Johnson Great Room, a fireplace lounge, a wedding party room, an outdoor patio, and the Heritage Gallery museum.
- In-house catering makes planning seamless. Award-winning D'Amico Catering, the exclusive on-site caterer, provides a delightful selection of hors d'oeuvres, plated dinners, and buffet options. Additionally, white linens, and all silverware, glassware, and flatware are included in their wedding packages.
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Deals
Micro Wedding Package: $3,000
- 3-hour rental—ceremony and meal service for up to 50 people
- Built-in AV for vows, toasts, and background music for a first dance
- Gorgeous photo opportunities within the building and outside on the landscaped patio & plaza
- 1-hour rehearsal the week of the wedding
- 1 wedding party room
Food & beverage to be provided by D’Amico Catering (additional charges will apply). Valid for weddings on Friday & Sunday daytime or evening, or Saturdays before 2pm or evenings November–March (some restrictions apply).
July 2023 Wedding Promo!
Book one of the following July 2023 dates and receive $500 OFF your venue package and complimentary sparklers for your sendoff:
- Saturday, July 15
- Saturday, July 22
- Saturday, July 29
Life members of the University of Minnesota Alumni Association receive $300–500 off their wedding package. Life members also receive a $100 gift card from D’Amico Catering. The life membership must be paid in full at the time of making your reservation.
Prices: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $3,500–6,500/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of year
- Space reserved
Rental includes:
- 7 hour rental with room access 3 hours prior
- Tables and chairs
- Built-in terrazzo dance floor
- Wireless microphone for toasts
- House music with 20 channels
- Audio connection for a custom playlist
- Wedding party room
- Storage the day before
- On-site event staff
- And more!
Package Prices
- $60–105/person
- Package prices vary depending on:
- Guest count
- Package chosen
Packages include:
- Hors d'oeuvres
- Plated dinner
- Wedding cake
- White standard linens, china, and flatware
- Coffee and tea
- Tax and service charge
- And more!
Some packages also include a 1-hour hosted bar with beer and wine.
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 400 | 0 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 400 | 100 |
| Reception | Seated | 400 | 0 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 500. | ||
Memorial Hall seats up to 400 guests, and University Hall accommodates up to 150.
Venue Details
Site Uses
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- All-Inclusive
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
Essential Info
Price
$ • $$
Catering
In-house
Provided by D'Amico Catering.
Alcohol
In-house
Provided by D'Amico Catering.
Amplified Music
Indoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily.
Venue Type
Buildings, other structures, and natural settings available at this venue:
- Banquet Hall / Events Facility
- College Campus / School
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Unique
- Museum
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Landscaped Grounds
Services & Amenities
Feel like a VIP with these services and amenities:
An adjacent 500-car parking ramp and boutique-style hotel are easily accessible from the venue through a connecting tunnel.
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