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  • 2015
  • 2014

Convention Center at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

Up to 300 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Indoor
Clean Up
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Recommended by 96% of couples

About this venue

The Convention Center at Denny Sanford PREMIER Center is a versatile wedding venue located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Brimming with modern elegance, this Mount Rushmore State gem features chic event spaces and state-of-the-art amenities. It is positioned close to I-29, with Sioux Falls Regional Airport less than two miles away. From intimate events to large-scale occasions, this multipurpose venue can provide the perfect backdrop for a variety of wedding types.

Facilities and Capacity

Capable of receiving several hundred attendees, Convention Center at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center boasts more than 71,000 square feet of available space. You and your loved ones can celebrate in the Grand Ballroom. With 16,800 square feet of flexible space, this banquet hall can set the stage for every part of your special day. Here, you can exchange your vows before transforming the room into a reception space. Additional space is provided by the 13 breakout rooms that surround the ballroom, all of which feature adjustable walls, lighting, and top-quality audiovisual systems. Events can also take place in the Exhibit Hall, a 33,600 square-foot banquet hall complete with high ceilings and fashionable decor. This can be combined with another room should you require additional space. Direct access to the Exhibit Hall is available via four loading docks.

Services Offered

The Convention Center at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center’s staff will endeavor to bring your dream wedding to life. Their event managers will work with you to make sure that every aspect of your marital vision is planned to perfection. They offer an array of useful services, including technical and media assistance, audiovisual support, and staging duties. The set-up and breakdown of your event can be carried out by their superlative in-house staff. A wide selection of rental items can be provided, such as chairs, drapery, lighting, a dance floor, centerpieces, tables, and much more. As an added touch, there are 3,000 parking spaces for you and your guests to use.

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FAQ

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
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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)

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

June
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
July
August
November
December

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Reviews of Convention Center at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

Weddingwire
4.8/5 43 reviews
Google
4.5/5 2848 reviews
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Brianna Sent on 01/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

I love it. I mean i wouldnt know what to say about you guys yall are great

I will tell a lot of people about you
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Allie Sent on 10/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I can't say enough good things about the Convention Center. Our manager, Jessica, went above and beyond to make my dreams a reality. We had so many decor options to choose from that were included in the cost of the room. I am still receiving compliments on how good the food was. We had a lot of unique requests and they never hesitated to make it happen. I loved the big space and how it truly is a white canvas. I would recommend to ANY bride in Sioux Falls. The dance floor was so nice and big, which I absolutely loved. I wish I could relive this day over and over. We served creamy gouda chicken, tuscan tortellini, and red wine steak medallions. We also had the kids buffet, which they let us bring out later during the dance (all our drunken friends really appreciated it). Only complaint was a grumpy bartender, in which everyone just went to the other bartender who was much nicer.
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User2589049 Sent on 04/26/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The convention center was already booked when we checked them out. We ended up finding another location but still needed to find catering. We decided to use their services as they provided place settings, servers, bartenders and bar, EVERYTHING. It was such a relief to not have to individually find every small piece of the puzzle. Their staff was attentive and asked throughout the night if everything was going well. I would highly recommend them, AND if you get the buffet the Tuscan Chicken Tortellini is AMAZING!
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User2300451 Sent on 09/03/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I wanted to give a shout out to the Sioux Falls Convention Center staff, and especially our event manager Katie Murphy, who really helped to make our wedding reception a wonderful evening, and a beautiful time to remember forever...The venue itself was perfect for our initial estimated count of 280+, their chefs went out of their way to try to customize a partly Indian /fusion menu for our Indian themed wedding (a daunting task in South Dakota) and when they were not able to perfectly create all the items I had requested (and I honestly would not expect someone who is not familiar with the cuisine to be able to, it would be like me cooking French cuisine without ever having eaten or seen it cooked before) they were so flexible as to allow us to hire the local Indian restaurant to cater the items we needed, and the Convention Center chefs prepared the American food and a few Indian items which they cooked very well. (to my surprise and delight)
Their bar was a really fun addition to the reception. They also were able to accommodate kids' tables/menus and were flexible with these as we were not even sure till the very last minute as to numbers.
Overall, they were really professional, very responsive to my emails and requests, and their prices were very reasonable. Would definitely recommend for any larger wedding/reception.
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Kaitlyn Sent on 02/25/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The Convention Center was a perfect venue for my wedding. I love that you can choose the room and they can accommodate as many people as you need. I loved the decorations that they have to choose from but I also used some of my own. The people were so easy to work with and they did a great job of setting up and taking down. The food was amazing but my guests still talk about the ice sculpture!
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Jayna Sent on 10/22/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Jessica was a great coordinator! She would help us in every way and answer any questions we had. Jessica would go out of her way to make anything work for us. Great place to have our reception, very beautiful! We are still getting compliments from our wedding and it was 2 months ago! Thank you again for all your work and efforts to help us make our day perfect!

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User1782447 Sent on 08/26/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We had a wonderful experience working with the Convention Center! Alison was great and super helpful and responded to my questions right away. They set up and took everything down for us which saved a lot of time and stress! It was definitely a great value, they have everything there to use so we didn't have to worry about renting a bunch of items. All of our guests had a great time! I would recommend the Convention Center to everyone!
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Jackie Sent on 08/20/2014
5 out of 5 rating
You want incredible customer service and a stress free day then I highly recommend working with Allison at the Convention Center she was amazing!
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Kayla Sent on 08/11/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We were recently married and had our reception at the Sioux Falls Convention Center about a week ago for roughly 250+ people.

Our coordinator, Jessica, was absolutely AMAZING! She worked with us from day 1 about a year ago in planning for our big day. She was so easy to get a hold of and very responsive in a timely matter when we had requests or questions. She was so willing to meet anytime we needed to chat, and was so flexible with her schedule to meet more than just a few times, and change plans around to make things perfect.

Jessica not only remembered every little detail that I had mentioned in planning the layout of the room and food/drink/ decorations, but she executed it so perfectly that everything ran so smoothly that day.

We received numerous compliments on how amazing the chicken tortellini and glazed pork were. The late night pretzel buffet was to DIE for, and popular with all the guests. Everyone is still raving about the food a week later!

We were fortunate to be able to get into the reception site the day before to set up decorations and flowers and our very own candy bar. Jessica was there to meet us at the door and stuck around in case we had questions or needed anything that day. Jessica was also right there to meet us on Saturday afternoon to make sure everything was in placed like we had planned, and she stayed well into the night to make sure things were running smoothly.

I would strongly recommend the convention center to anyone--it was so convenient; they set all the tables/linens/layout of the room and also take care of the clean up work. Everyone was simply amazing, and our day could not have been more perfect :)
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User5841721 Sent on 08/08/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The ballroom was set up beautifully and exactly how we were hoping it would look. It was everything we wanted for our special day!
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Dakota Entertainment Dakota Entertainment Wedding DJs

Events large or small, the Convention Center at the Denny Sanford Premier Center can do it all. Professional, courteous, and accommodating is what you will receive when you have your event there.

Empire Productions Empire Productions Wedding DJs

We love working with the team over the Convention center! They are very personal and have great attention to detail! This is a great venue to work with in the Sioux Falls Area!

Pinnacle Productions Pinnacle Productions Wedding DJs

We at Pinnacle Productions have worked several weddings and other events with the professional staff from the Sioux Falls Convention Center. We love the ability to work in a clean slate with elements you can't get at every event center. High ceilings, ice sculptures, and an open feel add some unique and fun aspects for wedding decor. Each individual event is given great care and planning with their staff is a very easy experience. They have the ability to pull off large gala affairs to simple celebrations with ease and creative flair. We love the Sioux Falls Convention Center and look forward to many more parties over the coming months.

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Convention Center at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center frequently asked questions

Convention Center at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Convention Center at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Convention Center at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Convention Center at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
Convention Center at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Convention Center at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Convention Center at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Liability Insurance
Convention Center at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Convention Center at the Denny Sanford PREMIER 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 flexibility, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.7 in value.
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