We can host your ceremony, reception, bridal dinner, champagne brunch, birthday party or company meeting, we can even host your crabby in-laws. Our one-of-a-kind spaces, located on the prettiest street in Minneapolis, are guaranteed to impress. We have the river, the skyline, towering trees, cobblestone streets, great food and beverage, indoor parking, and a crack team of event experts ready to deliver the magic.
The historic River Room has handmade copper and oak bar, to the vintage lighting, you will feel like you tumbled into a Parisian cabaret.
Manitou Grill & Event Center is a wedding venue based in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Located amid the quaint shops and...
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The Aster Cafe made our wedding so memorable and enjoyable. They have an excellent team- we are STILL getting comments about how great the bar staff and wait staff were. Considering it was the middle of the largest blizzard of the year, staff could have been crabby and late, but everyone was smiling and quick to help when needed. The coordinators were so helpful and reassuring through the planning process, and so kind through the event, handling everything with such grace. The River Room was perfect for our group of about 80.
The planning process was also a highlight of the experience with the venue. We toured the room a couple of times, and the coordinators were quick to answer questions and work with our ideas. While creating the menu we changed our minds multiple times but they helped us refine our ideas and it turned out amazing- all of the food was incredible.
January 18th, 2020 was both the coldest and best day of our lives. Despite the storm, it was not at all stressful and that was largely in part to Aster.
Sent on 05/31/2020
Alexandra D.
· Married on 12/08/2020
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Best Groom's Dinner Spot
Aster hosted our groom's dinner, and it was a night to remember! We booked the River room, and it was perfect! The venue has so much character, beautiful view, and very roomy.
The bartenders, servers, and the Chef were fantastic! We had many great drinks, and everyone is still talking about the food. I'm telling you... the food was some of the best I've ever had.
I strongly recommend you consider the Aster cafe for hosting your groom's dinner or wedding, for that matter!
Sent on 10/17/2019
Ana B.
· Married on 10/27/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Perfect Wedding
We had a smallish wedding of 65 people in the River Room and our day was absolutely perfect. We chose to do a Sunday Afternoon brunch of plated and served Eggs Benedict and French Toast and then had flatbread pizzas served at Happy Hour time about 5:45pm during our dance with our small bluegrass trio. Everything was stunning. If you plan on having your ceremony in the River Room note that the space is a bit tricky for photography and getting a good spot with light. We were fortunate to have an amazing photographer who was there early to help us set up and create the optimal ceremony space. I'll include a picture of how we set it. Hope that helps!
What are the most important characteristics of Aster Cafe in terms of venue type, style and location?
The space offered by Aster Cafe for wedding events is known for:
Historic Building
Restaurant
Waterfront
What kind of indoor/outdoor options are available at Aster Cafe for wedding events?
Aster Cafe offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
Covered Outdoor
Indoor
Scenic Views
What kind of wedding events does Aster Cafe offer?
Aster Cafe offers the following types of wedding events:
Bridal Shower
Ceremony
Engagement Party
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
What services does Aster Cafe offer for wedding events?
Aster Cafe offers the following services for wedding events:
Cake
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Lighting / Sound
Set Up
What furniture and decorations does Aster Cafe have available for wedding events?
Aster Cafe offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
Audio Equipment
Chair Covers
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Lighting
Tables
Tents
What percentage of users recommend Aster Cafe and which are the most valued aspects of their wedding services?
Aster Cafe is recommended by 88% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in flexibility, 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in average response time, 4.6 in professionalism and 4.4 in value.
