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Northern Pacific Center is a versatile wedding venue located in Brainerd, Minnesota. Situated in the heart of the city’s Northern Pacific Railroad Historic District, this multipurpose event space is defined by its industrial-chic charm. You and your soon-to-be spouse are free to customize the venue to suit your stylistic vision. Whether you are planning an intimate occasion or a large-scale event, this property can provide the backdrop for your fairytale wedding.

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Frequently asked questions

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 starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Tables

Reviews of Northern Pacific Center

J
Jess Sent on 08/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect venue for a perfect wedding day!

Such a stunning wedding venue. We used Blacksmith Main for both our ceremony and reception, and it was perfect. The high ceilings and beautiful lights, tables, and included furniture made the perfect space for everything. You truly don't need to add much for decor, and the unique style of the buildings makes for awesome photos. We worked with Grace for planning, and she answered all my (MANY) questions graciously and in a timely fashion. That was actually the reason we picked this venue over a couple others in the area, and we were very pleased with how professional and helpful everyone was. (Photos courtesy of Janine Leigh photography, @byjanineleigh on instagram)
Alyssa
Alyssa Sent on 09/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Blacksmith Main is an Absolute DREAM Venue!

We wanted an intimate wedding, so we were looking for an easy-to-get-to 'destination' location. From the moment we drove onto NPC's campus we were sold! It was the most breathtaking place we had ever seen. The high ceilings, natural light, dazzling chandeliers, and brickwork were stunning all together. Throughout the planning process, Grace and the rest of the NPC team were amazing and very responsive. I'm a very type A person, and would often catch myself emailing NPC with one-off questions and updates, and they always promptly responded and were so helpful. We hosted both our ceremony and reception in the Blacksmith Main space, and we received so many compliments from our guests. There is nothing I would change about our wedding day, and I can credit a lot of that to NPC. The entire campus provides so many amazing photo options. 10/10, book this venue for your big day! We are forever grateful to NPC and Grace for all they did in ensuring our big day went off without a hitch.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 11/30/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Venue

From someone who has previously worked weddings alongside a wedding planner, I was able to attend numerous weddings within this space. With my experience, I can promise you that this venue is so well-kept behind the scenes. The staff are so attentive, and beyond that, this space is simply breathtaking. The immense scale of it allows for each wedding couple to tweak the tables, decor, etc. to make it truly unique to them and their day. Even after attending multiple weddings there, I still am blown away by how incredible this venue is, and how each event is so different. In my opinion, I think the wedding guests also feel excited to be celebrating in such a cool space which is super special! If you’re still considering booking this venue - let this be your sign to do so ASAP!
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