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~Stunning and versatile ballroom, amazing food, unbeatable service, and rave reviews~

Northern Lights Ballroom & Banquet Center is a family owned venue located in Milaca, MN, which can host both ceremonies and receptions.

Northern Lights offers four beautiful spaces to choose from with seating from 40 up to 400 guests.
Our ballroom is timeless, featuring a dropped tray vaulted ceiling, and eight gorgeous chandeliers that shimmer off the ceiling, it is a must see!

Great location, yet set back for a privacy and a welcoming atmosphere.
We provide full service on-site and off-site catering and bar service.
Our room rental includes set up, clean up, tables, chairs, your choice of white/ivory/black table linens, dinnerware, central sound system, staff, event planning, and an event coordinator. From there all you need to choose are your food and beverage options.

*Now offering 1/2 off room rental February 2024 through March 2024 or November 2024 through March 2025!*

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Tastings
Chairs
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
House Liquor

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

40

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December

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4.8 out of 5 rating
29 Reviews
  • Quality of service
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
89% Recommended by couples
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Camryn Sent on 05/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing

Absolutely amazing venue to work with! Affordable, good food, and day of coordinator was AMAZING.
Blake
Blake B. Sent on 06/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue

The venue was amazing for us. They suited all our needs and the staff exceeded expectations.
J
Justyna Sent on 09/26/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Located in Milaca, conveniently right off 169. They had great prices and packages. We paid about 4000$ for venue, food n alcohol for all night! We loved our venue from amazing food to great communication. Beef was basically falling apart that you didn't even need a knife and chicken was melting in your mouth. It was also always easy to reach them with any questions, and I know it is not always possible but it was convenient that we could go in and decorate on Friday (save me so much stress!). Not to mention that from the very beginning we knew exactly what our total will be for the night and there was never any hidden fees. We will highly recommend your venue to any of our family and friends and we are so very thankful for our great experience!
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Awards

29
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

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Team

Wendy Fraser
Wendy Fraser
Head Chef

Wendy's passion has always been cooking and throwing gatherings. Being a family owned business, she loves to incorporate the family receipes that have carried through and been passed down from the long line of chefs in her family...

Bryony Stark
Bryony Stark
Manager

Bryony opened Northern Lights with her Mom Wendy in 2007 and loves being apart of their family owned business.

She truly enjoys helping each individual couple to create their big day and make it all come to life...

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Beautiful Day DJs Beautiful Day DJs Wedding DJs

This venue is great for any wedding or event. I love the staff, they are; friendly, courteous, kind and very easy to work with. They treat you like a close friend and are always there for you.

Pro Sound & Light Show - Diamond DJ's & Uplighting Pro Sound & Light Show - Diamond DJ's & Uplighting Wedding DJs

We always like working with the Northern Lights Ballroom, their staff is great, the venue is awesome, and everything goes smoothly!

Jennifer Christi Photo & Video Jennifer Christi Photo & Video Wedding Photographers

We photographed a wedding ceremony & reception on February 9th, 2013 at this ballroom and we'd HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone! The venue is absolutely beautiful and any contact we had with the staff was amazing! Such a great place!

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Northern Lights Ballroom & Banquet Center frequently asked questions

Northern Lights Ballroom & Banquet Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Northern Lights Ballroom & Banquet Center includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Northern Lights Ballroom & Banquet Center includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Northern Lights Ballroom & Banquet Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
Northern Lights Ballroom & Banquet Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Northern Lights Ballroom & Banquet Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Northern Lights Ballroom & Banquet Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Northern Lights Ballroom & Banquet Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Tables
Northern Lights Ballroom & Banquet Center is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in value and 4.7 in flexibility.
Northern Lights Ballroom & Banquet Center currently offers 1 discount promotion for wedding services.

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