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Let us take care of all your wedding details at The Bridges Ballroom, in the DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis - University Area Hotel. The Bridges Ballroom features seating for up to 250 guests, along with 16' floor-to-ceiling windows surrounding the room that provide illuminating natural lighting and impressive views of Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota. Along with stunning views, our Ballroom is complete with it's own private balcony for your guests to enjoy!

Our expert wedding coordinator will be with you every step of the way to ensure that your day goes exactly as plan. Let us do the work for you and host your wedding at the modern and sleek DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis - University Area!

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$7,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$3,000

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

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

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$6

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel

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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

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

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
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
November
December

Reviews of DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis - University Area

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Nicole Sent on 07/15/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I can't say enough about how helpful Ashley was. It was a beautiful venue and one of the best for value for your money. She definitely helped make our wedding day special.
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Hannah Sent on 06/01/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The team at Doubletree Hilton-University area is amazing! They are so easy to work with, and incredibly flexible. They respond to any questions I've had with patience and expertise. The menu has a variety of foods that are a step up from traditional wedding cuisine, and their packages cover everything you would need to throw a great wedding. I am so excited to have our reception here. I know it is a space that my guests will love!
Leah
Leah Sent on 03/16/2017
5 out of 5 rating
It was such a pleasure working with Ashley at the DoubleTree Hilton University Area! From the beginning they were so easy to work with and very flexible. I was impressed when a hard hat tour of the event space was offered while the venue was still being finished and felt that was an added level of service. Ashley really listened and did her very best to accommodate our needs and vision for our day while always taking the time to make sure we were happy along the way. The venue space is super beautiful and with the huge floor to ceiling windows and amazing chandelier, you don't need to add much more to have a fabulous space guaranteed to impress guests. Our experience was terrific and would recommend Ashley and the DoubleTree Hilton University Area to all brides looking for great beauty and value.
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Kirstin Sent on 11/10/2017
4.8 out of 5 rating
This was a wonderful experience. We were from out of town and coming in for our son, and soon to be, daughter-in-laws wedding. We needed a place to have the rehearsal, the rehearsal dinner and a reception for our out of town guests. The Doubletree was just the place to do this. Not only did we have only one place everyone had to be, but the staff did a wonderful job helping us put it all together. They setup the room beautifully. The staff was very helpful and accommodating. I worked with Ashley, who showed up before our event started, made sure everything was there, and then ran around getting us things we had forgotten to make sure we were taken care of. The food we had for the dinner was delicious. We especially enjoyed the potato bar!! How unique and everyone loved it!
Then the next day for the wedding the hotel set up shuttles to take our guests to the wedding and also pick them up afterwards. With parking being a problem around campus, plus worrying about people getting lost and people drinking, this was a huge plus. I can't say enough about all the folks who helped make us and our guests feel comfortable and taken care of! From the valet attendants, the front desk crew, the bar tenders, the event crew and the room service staff.....
it was a wonderful experience!! Thank you!!
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Molly Sent on 09/18/2017
3.3 out of 5 rating
Initially, I worked with Stephanie to set up our room block - she was incredibly professional and prompt in her responses. Then Anna worked with us right before the wedding to set up the shuttle and answer any last minute questions. I was pleased with the process, right up until the day of our wedding. Several of our guests voiced complaints about the hotel. Two guests required adjoining rooms - they called twice the week prior to their stay and were guaranteed this accomodation. However, when they checked in, their rooms weren't even on the same floor, and the staff said there was nothing they could do. Also, when the room checked in, he was supposed to have a suite, but they gave him a standard room and did not allow for an early check in (even though both of these items were requested initially). Additionally, the shuttle driver had the wrong times to bring our guests to the ceremony location, so most of them were late or missed the shuttle because it left at a different time than I requeted (and double checked on!). That being said, the hotel is very nice and in a prime location. The room block was highly discounted and very competitively priced, compared to many of the hotels in the area. Many of the issues we experienced may have been due to the hotel opening several months before our wedding, so hopefully they will work out the issues over time. It has the potential to be a very nice hotel.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis - University Area frequently asked questions

DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis - University Area includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis - University Area includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis - University Area includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
The space offered by DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis - University Area for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis - University Area offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis - University Area offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis - University Area offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis - University Area offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis - University Area is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in value, 4.7 in average response time, 4.6 in flexibility, 4.5 in quality of service and 4.5 in professionalism.
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