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~Stunning and versatile ballroom, amazing food, unbeatable service, and rave reviews~

Northern Lights Ballroom & Banquet Center is a family owned venue located in Milaca, MN, which can host both ceremonies and receptions.

Northern Lights offers four beautiful spaces to choose from with seating from 40 up to 400 guests.
Our ballroom is timeless, featuring a dropped tray vaulted ceiling, and eight gorgeous chandeliers that shimmer off the ceiling, it is a must see!

Great location, yet set back for a privacy and a welcoming atmosphere.
We provide full service on-site and off-site catering and bar service.
Our room rental includes set up, clean up, tables, chairs, your choice of white/ivory/black table linens, dinnerware, central sound system, staff, event planning, and an event coordinator. From there all you need to choose are your food and beverage options.

*Now offering 1/2 off room rental November through March!*

  • Woman-owned
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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?

$495

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

$247.50

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?

$495

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

$395

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

Bridal Suite
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?

$195

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

Bartender(s)

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

40

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall

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
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
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December

Reviews of Northern Lights Ballroom & Banquet Center

Blake
Blake Sent on 06/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue

The venue was amazing for us. They suited all our needs and the staff exceeded expectations.
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Camryn Sent on 05/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing

Absolutely amazing venue to work with! Affordable, good food, and day of coordinator was AMAZING.
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Justyna Sent on 09/26/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Located in Milaca, conveniently right off 169. They had great prices and packages. We paid about 4000$ for venue, food n alcohol for all night! We loved our venue from amazing food to great communication. Beef was basically falling apart that you didn't even need a knife and chicken was melting in your mouth. It was also always easy to reach them with any questions, and I know it is not always possible but it was convenient that we could go in and decorate on Friday (save me so much stress!). Not to mention that from the very beginning we knew exactly what our total will be for the night and there was never any hidden fees. We will highly recommend your venue to any of our family and friends and we are so very thankful for our great experience!
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Sherise Sent on 06/20/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Such a great group of people to work with!!! The food was amazing! This venue is such a great find! Highly recommend checking them out!
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Tariq Sent on 06/03/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We were very please with having our wedding at Northern Lights. They are a little further out from the cities but it was well worth the travel. The staff was very accommodating in working with us to plan our perfect day and very responsive with all our requests. Northern Lights was our venue for our grooms dinner, the actual wedding ceremony and our reception hall and everything went perfectly. If you don't mind a little drive I highly recommend Northern Lights for your wedding as there service was fantastic and their prices were far better than almost everyone else we had checked out.
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Janice Sent on 05/29/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Bryony and her team made our daughter's wedding run look and run beautifully!!! She is marvelous to work with! At our first meeting/consultation she was able to tell us our options and give us prices and dates! She delivered delicious meals, smooth service and and beautiful event center that both met and exceeded our hopes! Bryony did an excellent job at hosting and serving our event at a cost effective price. We are so blessed and grateful!
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Amy Sent on 10/15/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The food was amazing. I am a bar manager and I tell the service was top notch. Beautiful building to start with really makes a huge difference night of reception. I would recommend to a friend anytime. Also the ladies are amazing help.
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Bre Sent on 12/10/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Best night of my life!! Such a gorgeous place, with great food, and awesome staff!! Highly recommend!!
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Lindsey Sent on 12/27/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding ceremony and reception at Northern Lights Ballroom. We worked with both Wendy and Bryony, Bryony was there to help coordinate on the day. The venue was beautiful, not much decorating needed on our part. We went with the all inclusive package with a plated dinner. Bryony made it really easy and actually looked at how many people were having which option for dinner before hand, so that everyone could be served at the same time. We were able to actually drive the limo into the ballroom for our grand entrance which was a suprise to all our guests.

Bryony was really good at getting back to us quickly with questions and very helpful. The only thing we didn't expect was on the day of the wedding, they asked us if we would prefer to not allow any alcoholic shots or to allow guests to purchase them. This was a surprise to us since we had the all inclusive package, and when my husband had previously talked to Wendy about what was included, and we were told shots were included. We ended up choosing not to have shots and it worked out well with plenty of drinks served.

We had wanted to decorate the day before and were able to come in and do that. They were really flexible with our requests and were great to work with.

Overall we had a great time and would definitely recommend using Northern Lights Ballroom to anyone looking for an affordable and beautiful venue just outside the cities.
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User1748780 Sent on 08/04/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Northern Lights is an AMAZING value, especially for an out of season wedding like ours. Every staff member we came in contact with was absolutely wonderful, helpful, and kind. We loved our experience! Our day was absolutely perfect, the food was phenomenal, and the ballroom was just gorgeous! It felt like a fairy tale! Everything about this place is fantastic!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Beautiful Day DJs Beautiful Day DJs Wedding DJs

This venue is great for any wedding or event. I love the staff, they are; friendly, courteous, kind and very easy to work with. They treat you like a close friend and are always there for you.

Pro Sound & Light Show - Diamond DJ's & Uplighting Pro Sound & Light Show - Diamond DJ's & Uplighting Wedding DJs

We always like working with the Northern Lights Ballroom, their staff is great, the venue is awesome, and everything goes smoothly!

Jennifer Christi Photo & Video Jennifer Christi Photo & Video Wedding Photographers

We photographed a wedding ceremony & reception on February 9th, 2013 at this ballroom and we'd HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone! The venue is absolutely beautiful and any contact we had with the staff was amazing! Such a great place!

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Northern Lights Ballroom & Banquet Center frequently asked questions

Northern Lights Ballroom & Banquet Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Northern Lights Ballroom & Banquet Center includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Northern Lights Ballroom & Banquet Center includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Northern Lights Ballroom & Banquet Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
Northern Lights Ballroom & Banquet Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Northern Lights Ballroom & Banquet Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Northern Lights Ballroom & Banquet Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Northern Lights Ballroom & Banquet Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Tables
Northern Lights Ballroom & Banquet 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 average response time, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in value and 4.7 in flexibility.
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