Nicollet Island Pavilion

We had the best experience having our wedding at Nicollet Island Pavilion. It was so beautiful! We loved that it had such great outdoor scenery while still being in the city. Morgan at Mintahoe was super helpful throughout the entire planning process, she worked with us through all our custom requests ensuring everything was exactly how we wanted it. We got a ton of compliments from our guests on the food and we loved the cake!

When we first toured Nicollet Island Pavillion we met Morgan. She was incredibly helpful starting from the initial planning stages, selecting a date, and arranging a special tasting to accommodate the bride's dairy and gluten allergies. Mintahoe was so on top of it that they even had multiple gluten and dairy free wedding cakes for the bride to taste. This was especially impressive to us because other gluten and dairy free bakeries wouldn't even accommodate cake tastings. (The cakes were all delicious. We went with chocolate raspberry/ lemon poppyseed with lemon curd and vanilla buttercream.)

Morgan went above and beyond through every step of the planning process, and she and the Mintahoe staff thought of everything.

At our final planning meeting we met Nikita. She had the venue set up and then we went through every step of the day according to the timeline. On the big day, Nikita coordinated with our DJ, Pastor, and Photographers and things could not have gone better!

A few things that really stood out to us were:
- After the ceremony, the venue had our favorite drinks and small appetizer plates ready for us in the back room.
- The late night snack (nacho bar and wings) were also allergen free.
- They put up all of our signage and place cards (which saves a lot of stress).

Overall, the day was so perfect because of Morgan, Nikita, and Mintahoe's professionalism and planning. As the bride and groom, we were able to enjoy every moment of our wedding day!

We hosted our daughter’s wedding reception at the Nicollet Island Pavilion in June 2025, and we were absolutely thrilled with every aspect of the experience.
The location is truly exceptional—right on the Mississippi River with beautiful views of downtown Minneapolis. The historic building has a wonderful character and a cool, timeless vibe that set the perfect tone for the evening. Having plenty of on-site parking included was also a huge plus and made things very easy for our guests.
The catering by Mintahoe Catering was outstanding. From appetizers to dinner and drinks, everything was delicious, beautifully presented, and professionally executed. Our family had a few special requests with the menu and the catering team was so flexible. We were able to add a customized options that exceeded our expectations. We received so many compliments from guests about how great the food was.
The staff was professional, organized, and friendly throughout the entire process. In particular, Morgan was incredible to work with. She helped us plan so many details and brought valuable experience to every decision—from menu and drink selections to planning the reception layout. Her guidance respected our budget and made the process feel manageable and stress-free.
As the parents of the bride, we felt relaxed and confident on the day of the reception because we knew everything was in capable hands. Looking back, we know without a doubt that we made the right choice hosting our daughter’s wedding reception at the Nicollet Island Pavilion. We couldn’t recommend it more highly.

We couldn’t have imagined a more perfect place to celebrate our wedding than Nicollet Island Pavilion. The outdoor views alone are breathtaking with lush greenery, classic brick charm, and the river flowing just steps away. It created such a peaceful, picturesque backdrop for our day. But the inside of the pavilion is equally magical. The space is naturally beautiful, warm, and inviting, and we were amazed at how little decorating we actually needed to do. The venue truly speaks for itself.
A huge part of our wonderful experience was thanks to our event manager, Morgan. She was hands down the easiest person to work with throughout the entire wedding process. Organized, calm, and endlessly patient, she made us feel like none of our ideas were too big or too much. We had a very large guest count (over 400 people) but Morgan never made us feel like this was an overwhelming task – she handled it with ease! Every meeting with her left us feeling more relaxed (something every stressed-out couple can appreciate!) She also handled all communication with our vendors directly, which took such a huge weight off our shoulders. By the end of the entire planning journey, it honestly felt like Morgan had become a close friend.
The venue staff was equally impressive. On the wedding day, they handled all of our added table decor with so much care and precision—when we walked into the room, it looked exactly how we pictured it. Throughout the night, the staff was professional, attentive, and thoughtful. One moment that stood out was when they offered to keep our plates warm while we were busy greeting guests. It’s small gestures like that that make the night feel extra special.
We’ve had countless guests rave not only about how beautiful the venue was but also how smoothly everything ran. Nicollet Island Pavilion gave us a wedding day even better than we imagined, and we’re so grateful for the unforgettable experience. Highly, highly recommended.

The Nicollet Island Pavilion was an unmatched setting for our event. The open and comfortable space feels at once peaceful and full of joy with views of moving water and the city.

The Mintahoe team took such good care of our needs as we planned and hosted our gathering. During the planning phase, they listened carefully and offered helpful menu and room set-up suggestions. On the day of our event they were quick to respond to our questions and needs and made us feel at home.

We had a great experience working with Morgan from with Mintahoe Catering and Events at the Nicollet Island Pavilion. She was extremely helpful, timely, and communicative throughout the entire process for us. We were impressed with all of the staff and their efficiency in ensuring the day went smoothly. We were married in late November and were happy to use the 3 season tent to expand the space as well. The guests raved about the food and how stunning the venue was, too!

From the moment we first reached out to the team at Nicollet Island Pavilion, their communication was prompt, detailed, and incredibly helpful. Morgan was incredible to work with and provided excellent guidance and support throughout the planning process. On the day of our wedding, the venue was beautiful. The setup was perfect and spacious for our guests. The team's attention to detail ensured that our day went seamlessly. We were able to enjoy the day without worrying at all, thanks to the work of Morgan and her team. We also heard rave reviews from our guests on the location, space and experience. We cannot recommend Nicollet Island Pavilion enough!

We always knew we wanted to go with Nicollet Island Pavilion for our wedding because of their indoor, outdoor, and tent spaces, plus their iconic location. Once we booked, we had such a great experience. Everything is included (food, drinks, some rentals) which took a lot of stress of our plate. They host very fun tastings for you to put together your menu. It was absolutely the perfect venue for our wedding and we got so many compliments from guests.

We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect wedding day - thanks to the incredible team at Nicollet Island Pavilion and our amazing event manager, Morgan. From the very first moment we reached out, Morgan was a pleasure to work with—attentive, organized, and always ready with helpful advice and solutions. She made the entire planning process feel seamless, and we knew we were in great hands.

The venue itself is absolutely stunning. We were blessed with perfect weather for our outdoor ceremony, which was set against a gorgeous backdrop that made for unforgettable photos. The location is breathtaking, and it truly felt like a dream come true on our big day.

We enjoyed the fun and informative group tasting event. It gave us a chance to experience the venue fully set up for a larger event, and it was so helpful to visualize everything in action. Plus, the food was great! We also did a walking taco late for our night food and it was a big hit with our guests!

The staff at Nicollet Island Pavilion were also amazing. The servers and bartenders were professional, kind, and went out of their way to make sure everyone had a great time. They made sure every detail was taken care of so we could enjoy the day without worry.

All in all, our wedding day was everything we dreamed of, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible venue and the wonderful team that made it all happen. We highly recommend Nicollet Island Pavilion and Morgan to anyone looking for a beautiful, stress-free event. Thank you for helping us create memories we’ll cherish forever!

We couldn't have asked for a more perfect place and experience to celebrate our wedding day than Nicollet Island Pavilion. Nicollet was the first place we toured after getting engaged as it was at the top of our list for places and from the moment we toured the venue and met Morgan, we both knew it was exactly where we wanted to get married. Morgan helped make our wedding planning experience a dream. She was so helpful and quick to respond any time we had a question, never made us feel like an inconvenience and always made me feel like she was just as invested in our day as we were which is such a nice feeling when planning such an important day. She was always so accommodating when it came to planning meetings or meeting with us when my mom who lives out of town was here so that she could be involved. I could truly not say enough great things about our entire planning process with Morgan and Mintahoe.

Everything the day of went beyond smoothly and the entire staff was so kind and helpful. We have received so many compliments and kind words from our guests. From how beautiful the entire venue was, the views, and how they were blown away by the food. Some guests even told us it was some of the best wedding food they've ever had which was so important to us!

I truly can't say enough great things about Nicollet Island Pavilion, Mintahoe and especially Morgan for making our wedding day a dream come true and everything and more we could have imagined!