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: What discounts, special offers, or packages are available here?
Northern Pacific Center Open House
Friday, April 3 | 6–8pm
"Explore all of our venue spaces at your own pace with a relaxed, open-house style tour. Envision your next event in our beautifully appointed settings."
Click here to register.
Off-peak pricing January–March 2027!
Pricing starts at $5,995 for a Blacksmith Main reception rental. This also includes specials on food and beverage like 50% off of late night snack, and one complimentary stationed appetizer per guest, and a complimentary fire pit rental for outside on the patio.
Luminary Micro-Wedding | $3,995
This intimate package for up to 50 guests includes a 9am–midnight rental of Luminary, with all standard inclusions. Applies to 2026 dates only.
10% discount on the venue rental for active & veteran military couples!
Offers cannot be combined.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $3,995–12,995/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 complimentary drinks and snacks
- Lounge furniture from the Foundry Rental Warehouse (upgrades available)
- Wood cross back chairs, gold or white Chiavari chairs, and tables
- String lighting and stationary arrangement of chandeliers
Blacksmith Main | 300 guests | $4,995–8,995
Luminary | 50 guests | $3,995 (not available 2027)
Two 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)
- $31/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%
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max 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 Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- All-Inclusive
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$ • $$
Catering
In-house
Notch 8 Restaurant and Catering is the exclusive on-site food & beverage team.
Alcohol
In-house
Cash bar, partially hosted bar, or fully hosted bar options are offered through Notch 8 Restaurant and Catering.
Amplified Music
Indoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily, 9am–midnight.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Loft / Warehouse / Industrial
- Private Estate
- Restaurant
- Unique
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Landscaped Grounds
- Meadow / Fields
Northern Pacific Center
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