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The Beach Club is an elegant venue for weddings and anniversaries located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Built in the early 20th century, this estate prides itself on having breathtaking waterfront views and a vibrant atmosphere. This venue is rich in history, refurbished, and prepared to welcome you and your nearest and dearest to enjoy an event you'll never forget.

Facilities and Capacity

With wheelchair-friendly and pet-friendly spaces, The Beach Club is excited to accommodate you and up to 200 of your beloved family and friends. They are also happy to announce that they have valet parking, so all your guests can enjoy the event in no time. You can also make a grand entrance down their fairy-tale staircase into their sophisticated indoor setting with pearl-white walls and large windows. With another outdoor space, you and your partner can choose more than one place to celebrate your special day. In addition to these areas, they offer luxury dressing rooms for you and your wedding group to relax, unwind, and freshen up.

Services Offered

The Beach Club offers exclusive services to members and newly-weds-to-be. They aim to provide quality assistance from the moment you call, including event planning, catering, and bar services. The Beach Club's attentive coordinators have the skill and talent to plan your entire wedding from start to finish. Their management team may also book licensed bartenders for your cocktail hour or champagne toast with premium liquor, signature drinks, and more alongside each mouth-watering meal.

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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 starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Country/Golf Club
Historic Building
Waterfront

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
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
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
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of The Beach Club

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Kim O. Sent on 09/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Daughter’s wedding

The Beach Club was an amazing, classic and chic setting for our daughter’s wedding. Katie and her team were great to work with throughout the planning and stellar on the day. The balcony cocktail party was a huge highlight. Both the ceremony room (which later became the dance room) and the dinner room were beautiful. The food was amazing. We had many compliments. 10/10. Would highly recommend.
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Lisa Sent on 04/10/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful then, magical now

My husband and I had our wedding reception here almost 34 years ago. Last September, my daughter got married and had her reception here! The staff, the setting, the food, the service - all perfection. We loved coming back to this venue for a second family wedding, and it was even more beautiful than in 1986! The D'Amico catering staff was absolutely outstanding. Guests raved about the food and it was wonderful not to have to worry about that element, as D'Amico is one of our favorites! Kristen made everything easy and always put our minds at ease with any little concern we had. (Side note: The banquet manager found me right after the ceremony and asked what they could make me cocktail-wise; she came back with the BEST Aperol spritz I've ever tasted! So dear!) The bridal suite is truly swoon-worthy, having been redone in the last couple of years. Made for terrific pictures! Bottom line: if you want old-world elegance with a modern vibe, fabulous food and service, and a killer backdrop for photos and for your guests to enjoy, this is your place!
Elham
Elham Sent on 07/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience

Everything went as expected. The personnel were ahead of their game. Very professional and very kind. Kaitlin did a great job was very organized. Food was great.Everything went very well. I will definitely would recommend this venue to anybody planning for a wedding.
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Bridget Sent on 12/11/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Calhoun Beach Club is a beautiful venue! We used them for our ceremony and reception. They were very flexible with setting up and coordinating the whole event! Our guests loved the staff as well.
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Stephanie Sent on 10/24/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I loved having my wedding at Calhoun Beach Club. Although there are some aesthetic changes that I would make (new carpet, more modern lighting), the place has the right classic yet modern vibe that I was looking for. Patrick was wonderful to work with throughout the whole planning process. He was vocal without being rude or disrespectful of my ideas.

The food was delicious. Patrick was more than willing to help me create an Indian fusion menu...and the white cake with raspberry was probably the BEST cake that I've ever had. If you have your wedding at CBC or at any of the D'Amico's Catering sites, do not miss out on the food tasting event.
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Kelly Sent on 01/09/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Beyond flexible is how I'd drescribe them. Venue is stunning, and requires very little decoration which is nice. We had a spectacular wedding, and the venue looks incredible in the photos.

On top of that, the staff is fantastic. 5 STARS!
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Michelle Sent on 06/11/2009
5 out of 5 rating
We had both our ceremony (outdoor on the terrace) and reception at The Calhoun Beach Club (CBC). The attention to detail was exceptional. We worked with Jason Brown-Hoesing and had a wonderful experience. It felt like having a built-in wedding planner and someone whose professionalism we trusted to bounce ideas off of and plan our ideal reception. The venue is elegant without being stuffy (white-washed 1920's Hollywood-looking) and guests from around the country enjoyed the space and hadn't seen anything like it. The food was the best I've ever had at a wedding and the cake was beautiful and delicious. The quality of the meal was top priorty and the food was indeed the most impressive part of our event. We couldn't have been happier with our wedding at the CBC. A gorgeous locale for pictures too!
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User2067161 Sent on 05/12/2009
5 out of 5 rating
Rachel at CBC was incredible - we loved her. The space is the most beautiful in the Cities and no one can beat the catering.
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Laura Sent on 01/20/2025
4.8 out of 5 rating

Christmas Wedding 2024

We could not have been more pleased with our December 2024 wedding event at The Beach Club. From the start, our coordinator Anne and her staff were so easy to work with, always responsive and supportive and reassuring, which we truly appreciated.

On the day of, everything went off without any hitch or hiccup. Everyone on the TBC staff was amazing and kind and so willing to provide any help we needed.

The food could not have been better, including the Christmas cookies we fretted over which were fantastic! Our guests raved about the quality and quantity of food all night. The passed apps were so delicious and plentiful and exceeded expectations (only one suggestion there is some way for guests to know which items were GF or V — we made sure the guests who needed to know were aware, and they really appreciated the options available!) The dinner portions were huge and all three of our dinner options (short ribs, salmon and butternut squash ravioli) got rave reviews from everyone.

The bartenders and servers were also fantastic throughout!

With a lot of help from the TBC team and our day of coordinator, the reception hall looked fantastic! Truly, everyone raved about the space and what a fabulous historical venue TBC is. We loved the vibe and our guests all loved the « old money » feel of the space.

One particular aspect of TBC that was important for us was that we had three separate spaces for ceremony, cocktail hour and the reception, so that no flip was needed. And the auxiliary spaces like the bridal suite (huge and lovely!) and groom suite, terraces, and bathrooms were all perfect as well.

The whole event was everything we hoped for and dreamed of, and we feel that we absolutely made the right venue choice for our event beyond any doubt.
Jenna
Jenna Sent on 05/02/2019
4.8 out of 5 rating

Calhoun Beach Club- sophisticated space, great staff

We got married in the spring of 2019 at CBC, and it was a beautiful space for both a ceremony and a reception. The ceremony space features a gorgeous spiral staircase for the bride to walk down and floor-to-ceiling mirrors. The reception space overlooks Lake Calhoun and is equally airy, open, and beautiful. The weather didn't permit us to be on the patio, but there's also a large terrace overlooking the lake that would be perfect for summer months. It's classy, elegant, and modern without being stuffy. Would definitely recommend!
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Awards

23

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Bellagala DJs Bellagala DJs Wedding DJs

The Calhoun Beach Club is awesome! It is literally right across the road from Lake Calhoun and provides a beautiful view. They've recently renovated their sound system, which is awesome from the perspective of a DJ. The house microphones sound wonderful over the speakers specifically designed for their ballrooms and we can even plug our equipment into their system for cocktail/dinner hour. Would certainly recommend.

Mother of the Bride Weddings Mother of the Bride Weddings Wedding Planners

Calhoun Beach Club is a timeless venue that can be designed to suit any couples style. Their staff is hard working, friendly and gracious. We love Calhoun Beach Club!

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The Beach Club frequently asked questions

The Beach Club includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by The Beach Club for wedding events is known for:
  • Country/Golf Club
  • Historic Building
  • Waterfront
The Beach Club offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Beach Club offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Beach Club offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Beach Club offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
The Beach Club is recommended by 91% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.5 in flexibility, 4.5 in value and 4.3 in average response time.
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