Northern Pacific Center 1511 Northern Pacific Road • Brainerd • MN 56401
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Built over 150 years ago as a repair station for the burgeoning Northern Pacific Railroad, this fascinating campus has been reimagined as a mixed-use historic estate. Its handsome buildings and grounds now house shops, dining, offices, and truly unparalleled celebration venues.
- A healthy dose of glam has been infused into each of the vintage industrial spaces: original features like exposed brick, steel frameworking, preserved train tracks, and dramatic arched windows mingle with captivating, luxe details like glittering crystal chandeliers, swags of fairy lights, and graceful swaths of fabric.
- Two distinctly designed dressing suites are available for use throughout your day. Each is spacious and filled with natural light for excellent photos; Le Lier offers a timelessly elegant atmosphere, while Lincoln Lounge is modern and festive, with mid-century modern styling, a shuffleboard table, and an attached deck overlooking the grounds.
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Deals
Discounts on January–April 2026!
Enjoy limited-time seasonal discounts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday dates from January–April 2026. Inquire for pricing and details and let them know Here Comes The Guide sent you!
Luminary Micro-Wedding | $4,995
This intimate package for up to 50 guests includes a 9am–midnight rental of Luminary, with all standard inclusions.
Sunday Brunch Wedding | $2,995–4,995
This daytime package includes a 10-hour rental of Luminary or Blacksmith Main with all standard inclusions. A ceremony may be added on in Two South ($1,500) or Three Main ($500).
10% discount on the venue rental for EMTs, firefighters, and active & veteran military couples!
Offers cannot be combined.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $4,500–11,995/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of year
- Space reserved
Holidays
Rental fees include:
- 9am–midnight reception space rental
- Two getting ready suites, each with stocked minibar and snacks (8 hours)
- Furniture vignette rental
- Wood cross back chairs, gold or white Chiavari chairs, and tables
- String lighting and stationary arrangement of chandeliers
Blacksmith Main | 300 guests | $7,200–8,495
Luminary | 150 guests | $4,995
2 South | 400 guests | $11,995–12,995 (optional ceremony included)
Ceremony Fee
- $1,000–2,995/event
Ceremony rental fees vary depending on the space reserved, guest count, and day of the week.
Meals (when priced separately)
- $28/person and up
Menu pricing includes salad, plated or buffet entrées, sides, dinner rolls with butter, and water service. Hors d'oeuvres and bar packages are priced separately.
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 20%
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 400 | 0 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 400 | 0 |
| Reception | Seated | 400 | 0 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 1700. | ||
There are four distinct venues, each with different capacities.
Blacksmith Main accommodates 200 seated guests for a ceremony and 300 seated guests for a reception; Two South accommodates 400 seated guests for a ceremony or reception; Luminary accommodates 300 seated guests for a ceremony and 150 seated guests for a reception; Three Main accommodates 300 seated guests for a ceremony.
Venue Details
Site Uses
- All-Inclusive
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
Essential Info
Price
$ • $$
Catering
In-house
Clocktower Hospitality is the exclusive on-site food & beverage team.
Alcohol
In-house
Cash bar, partially hosted bar, or fully hosted bar options are offered through Clocktower Hospitality.
Amplified Music
Indoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily, 9am–midnight.
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Loft / Warehouse / Industrial
- Private Estate
- Restaurant
- Unique
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Landscaped Grounds
- Meadow / Fields
Northern Pacific Center
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