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Medina Entertainment Center

From 15 to 300 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Indoor
Get Ready Rooms

Why couples loved this venue

  • Guests comfort
  • Quality catering
  • Amenities
Michelle
Bethany
Karla
Jackie
Bjorn

Recommended by 96% of couples

About this venue

With over 70 years of unforgettable celebrations & memories, Medina Entertainment Center combines exceptional cuisine, experienced wedding coordinators and elegant event spaces, along with personalized service to create a seamless wedding day your guests will never forget.

Family-owned and operated since 1956, we work hard and pride ourselves on offering tailored & personal services for our wedding clients. With over 35 years of wedding experience, our planning team will guide you, provide advice, attentiveness, and all the help along the way, from your first tour to your actual wedding day and last dance.

Check out our reviews on The Knot & Wedding Wire! Most commonly, couples express how happy they were with our communication, helpfulness and friendliness, along with how wonderful the meal was. We are proud that our thousands wedding couples have trusted Medina for 70 years with their big day and plan to continue to make more memories with the help of our bar, banquet and kitchen team.

Our menu pricing begins at $37.99 per guest, and included with our reception rentals:

-Use of the Space from 10:00 am – 12:00 am

-White Linens

-Table Skirting

-2 Votives per Table

-A Variety of Linen Napkin Colors

-Complete Place Settings using Real Dishware & Glassware

-Cake Cutting & Dessert Set Up

-Personal Day-Of Event Coordination Services

-A Permanent Dance Floor

-Customized Room Layouts Including All Table & Chair Set Up

-Custom Bar Arrangements

-Private Tasting

-Complimentary On-Site Parking

Wedding ceremonies and receptions can be hosted in any of our three private event spaces.

The Images room is an intimate space complete with a bar and wheelchair-accessible ramp for smaller gatherings between 20 and 150 guests. Images has a large stage, dance floor, windows, connected patio and permanent bar with display. Images also works wonderfully for a ceremony of up to 175 guests.

The Event Rooms can seat up to 200 guests, have a large dance floor, stage for entertainment and elevated ceilings with a gorgeous LED ceiling light feature and chandeliers. The Event Rooms can also host ceremonies for up to 60 guests.

Our largest space is the Grand Ballroom, which offers a magnificent space with a large maple dance floor, stage, lobby, sizeable main bar, and two sets of restrooms. Spectacular events, ceremonies and receptions, can be held in the Grand Ballroom, ranging from 200 to over 600 guests. The dance floor alone can seat up to 250 comfortably. With two dressing rooms and its spaciousness, the Grand Ballroom works great as a ceremony and reception space.

Easy to find, we are located four miles west of 494, just outside of Plymouth, MN, on Highway 55.

The Medina Inn, owned by the Medina Entertainment Center, is a welcome and cozy stay after your celebration, and has 62 rooms, a complimentary breakfast, and only steps away!

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Large team (21+ members)

Experience

  • 70 years in business

  • We speak English

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FAQ

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?

$450

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

$450

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?

$150

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

$150

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)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$8.50

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

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

15

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Hotel
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

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?

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

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
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Reviews of Medina Entertainment Center

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Andromeda Sent on 06/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful and stress free

I am an awful planner, but Missy and the staff at Medina entertainment center took all the stress off my shoulders! They took such good care of everyone, and did an incredible job at putting us all at ease. Everyone on board was so sweet, the wait staff at the bar gave us so many kind words. Thank you again for making our day so special and stress free!
M
Matthew Sent on 10/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

accomodating and beautiful

Medina Ballroom was the perfect fit! Missy, our wedding planner had so many great ideas for our day and really made it custom to US and who we are as a couple. She was always there to answer any questions, smooth out the details and ease anxiety. The food was incredible. They really go above and beyond. Special touches on the presentation, it all was just perfect.
K
Kristina Sent on 10/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

the perfect venue

Medina Ballroom was the perfect fit! Missy, our wedding planner had so many great ideas for our day and really made it custom to US and who we are as a couple. She was always there to answer any questions, smooth out the details and ease anxiety. The food was incredible. They really go above and beyond. Special touches on the presentation, it all was just perfect.
A
Allison Sent on 08/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing from beginning to end

TOP NOTCH service , quality and food. Cannot thank Missy and the rest of Media staff for for their genuine care, concern and professionalism in making my daughter’s wedding the best day ever! We would highly recommend this establishment!
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 05/25/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Everything was perfect!

What an amazing place and such great staff! We are so happy we went with the ballroom as our venue for ceremony and reception. Christine went above and beyond for us in making us feel comfortable through the pandemic and just the stress alone in planning a wedding.
The food was simply amazing and we got so much positive feedback from our guests. We had a plated dinner and the staff got everything out in a timely manner and were really on top of clearing as we finished our meals.
10 out of 10 would recommend to anyone. Thank you so much, for everything!
Bethany
Bethany Sent on 09/27/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Service! Superb Food!!!

From the outside, this event center doesn't look like much. But TRUST ME! Give it a chance. We had our wedding reception in the grand ballroom and it felt like we were in a dreamy, whimsical garden with the flowing white drapery and lanterns hanging from the ceilings. Truly, this place gave me goosebumps the moment I walked in for set up. The location and the look isn't what sold us though... it was the staff and the food. We were supposed to get married at a different location but had to postpone due to COVID, Medina Entertainment Center took us in with open arms and it could NOT have been more amazing!!
One of the event coordinators, Christine, went above and beyond her duties to ensure our wedding, food, drinks, and all of it went off without a hitch. She was extremely communicative throughout the whole process and helped us navigate wedding planning during COVID. She doesn't make you feel rushed and really cares that you and your significant other are well taken care of.
As if all of this was not good enough.... THE FOOD! My GOD! My husband had one taste of their angus beef short ribs and A) said this is what he was eating on his wedding day and B) that it was the best beef dish he had ever had. Even our pickiest eaters had nothing but amazing things to say about this food. Another thing, Christine and her staff take food allergies/accommodations extremely seriously.
Overall, if you want wedding planning to be less stressful, have good food, great wine, an amazing location then I don't think you have to look any further. Love this place and its people!!
Karla
Karla Sent on 08/27/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue

I am so happy that I chose MEC as my reception location. Christine was amazing to work with. She was very responsive and rolled with all the changes or questions that I had. The food was amazing, our guests keep bragging about it.
A
Alyssa Sent on 11/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful venue

WOW! Medina did a wonderful job for our big day. We truly enjoyed every minute of our day because the staff was so wonderful, Missy (the event coordinator) went above and beyond our expectations, and the venue was able to accomodate our guest list of 200. Every detail leading up to our wedding was stress free because of the wonderful job Missy did in our planning meeting. We loved the food, it was all delicious! We had a buffet and all of our guests made it through the line within 20 minutes and all had HOT food! We also had a live band and this venue was phenomenal for a band! The set up was great. Medina offers tons of extras that made the day stress free! Thank you to all the staff at MEC for making our day so perfect!
Jackie
Jackie Sent on 09/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

You won’t be disappointed with Medina!

We just had our wedding at Medina Entertainment Center Sunday Sept 1st and we couldn’t be more happy with how everything turned out! We received so many compliments on how beautiful the space/decorations were, which we did very little and we were in the Ballroom, how good the food was and how amazing their team was the entire evening. We particularly loved Chuck the security guard. He was on top of things, took extra care of our gift box and added a little humor to the evening which was awesome! We worked with Christine who was amazing from the beginning. She made everything seamless, was always good at answering my questions and understanding when we made changes. It was such a beautiful day/night and we owe a lot of that to everyone at Medina. We would highly recommend having your wedding or any event at Medina you won’t be disappointed!

Jackie and Rico Nevotion
Bjorn
Bjorn Sent on 08/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome Coordinator & Food!

My wife and I loved working with Medina! Christine is an amazing coordinator and always went the extra mile to help. She was so friendly and professional. The food was incredible as well. Highly recommend.
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Team

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Professional Network & Endorsements

Little Mac Design Little Mac Design Wedding Photographers

My name is Nicole from Little Mac Design and I am a professional wedding photographer that shot at this venue a few weeks ago. I met with Missy(Director of Catering and Events at Medina Event Center) and she was amazing! She was very flexible,organized,payed attention to what the bride & groom wanted and always made sure all of their needs were taken care of. We worked well together as a team.I loved shooting at this venue and I look forward to working with Missy and this venue again for my next wedding I will be shooting there in February of 2019! ~ Nicole Engstrom( Professional Wedding Photographer) of Little Mac Design

Mystic Nights Mobile DJ Mystic Nights Mobile DJ Wedding DJs

This has to be my favorite Venues in the Mpls/st. Paul area. They know how to work with there clients to create the perfect night. The food is amazing and their customer service is the best you can ask for. Medina Entertainment Center is a must look at venue for you next event.

Bellagala Photography Bellagala Photography Wedding Photographers

Medina Entertainment Center was wonderful to work with. The staffs there were great and so helpful! The service was excellent, and we appreciated every single detail that they did to make the night perfect for everyone! We got to see and took part of something amazing, and we'd recommend this venue to our clients!

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Medina Entertainment Center frequently asked questions

Medina Entertainment 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
Medina Entertainment Center includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Medina Entertainment Center includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Medina Entertainment Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Hotel
  • Restaurant
Medina Entertainment Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Medina Entertainment Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Medina Entertainment Center 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
  • Wifi
Medina Entertainment Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
Medina Entertainment 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 professionalism, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.7 in value.
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