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Banquets of Minnesota

Banquets of Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN
4.8 out of 5 rating, 68 Reviews
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    AZ Planned MN Wedding Reception

    My wife and I got married in AZ where we live and were planning our wedding reception in MN to be able to celebrate our new chapter with all of our family and friends. We initially thought this was going to be an impossible task until we met Leslie at the Banquets of Minnesota. She was really good about communicating with us about everything we wanted and made our wedding dreams come true! They offer catering services and have other vendors they routinely work with that really made this a one stop shop for our reception. The food was incredible, as well as the DJ company she recommended. Leslie truly made planning this event easy for us and took care of everything the day of allowing us to relax and enjoy ourselves. Highly recommend!
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    Kelly R. Sent on 07/07/2022
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    Absolutely Incredible!

    I'm not sure we can put into words how grateful and impressed we were with Leslie and the entire staff at Banquets, but we will try. From start to finish they made the entire process so incredibly easy and comfortable. The venue itself is so affordable and they set up a ton of the decorations for you. Leslie, the venue manager, is a complete professional. She knows exactly what she's doing and we had total trust and confidence in her. We received ENDLESS compliments about the space, the staff, and the FOOD (which is incredible). They also have so many established relationships with cake, DJ, photo booth, and hotel vendors that the rest of your wedding planning essentially is done. They have two spaces - one larger and one smaller. At first I was worried about them having two weddings at once but to be honest we didn't even notice the other party so it felt completely private. If you are on the fence about anything, absolutely book the Banquets. You will not be disappointed. We weren't and I fully believe that the Banquets was central to us having the best day of our lives. Thank you to Leslie and the amazing wonderful staff at Banquets!!!!
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    Lauren H. Sent on 08/02/2022
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    10/10 Review

    Thanks to Banquets of MN our reception was incredible! First, we received many compliments from our guests about the food, the gorgeous set up of the banquet room, the wait staff and their attention to detail, & did I mention the FOOD which was delish! Secondly, by using vendors that had a relationship with Banquets it made planning effortless. The one stop shop is the way to do it. Last but definitely not least, Leslie was awesome to work with. She responded in a timely matter to our texts and our many questions. She is a true professional and this shows by being organized, friendly, and helpful. She truly loves her job and wants to create a beautiful experience for the wedding couple.
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    Stacy H. Sent on 07/22/2022
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    Fantastic Venue

    Thanks to Banquets of MN our reception was incredible! First, we received many compliments from our guests about the food, the gorgeous set up of the banquet room, the wait staff and their attention to detail, & did I mention the FOOD which was delish! Secondly, by using vendors that had a relationship with Banquets it made planning effortless. The one stop shop is the way to do it. Last but definitely not least, Leslie was awesome to work with. She responded in a timely matter to our texts and our many questions. She is a true professional and this shows by being organized, friendly, and helpful. She truly loves her job and wants to create a beautiful experience for the wedding couple.
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    Andrea G. Sent on 05/04/2022
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    Fantastic Reception Venue!!

    We couldn't recommend Banquets of Minnesota more! Leslie and the team were very easy to work with throughout the whole process, and we have gotten so many compliments on the venue, music, and food from our guests. Banquets of MN is as good as it gets for a wedding venue, especially for the great value!
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    Katie R. Sent on 05/02/2022
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    The Perfect Venue!

    Our reception at Banquets of MN was absolutely incredible. Leslie is so organized and kind. She went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect. The food was amazing, and the hall itself is beautiful. We loved that they have a wonderful selection of centerpieces to rent (for a very low cost!) and that they were set up for us. We are so glad we chose to have our reception at BofMN! We were able to have our large, beautiful wedding there while still sticking to our budget. Could not recommend them more.
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    Amy S. Sent on 05/01/2022
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    Dream Wedding came True

    I don't even know where to begin with our magical day! Leslie and the Banquets of MN staff were absolutely amazing. Anytime we had questions or wanted change anything Leslie emailed/called in a timely manner and most days the same day!. The day of was flawless, Leslie kept things on time for us, helped with getting the wedding party ready, and was there whenever we needed her! She and the staff made our day perfect!! I can't recommend them enough for your special day!
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    Reception hall

    Amazing service and very easy to work with and plan out all of the details. They sit down and discuss everything you need to know and recommend the best services including DJs, hotels, desert caterers, etc. They accommodate to our needs which made it for the most relaxing part of wedding planning.
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    Absolutely Amazing!

    Leslie and all the staff at Banquets of Minnesota are absolutely amazing. They were so accommodating during such a difficult time. Our original wedding date was April 24th but due to Covid and the lock down we had to postpone to October 23rd. Leslie was so great at communicating with me to try to come up with a better day that worked for us. they made such a smooth transition from dates and we had originally booked the venue in Blaine that had to be closed down. After everything was said an done. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect! 100% recommended!
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    Katy Sent on 01/04/2020
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    Awesome and great prices!

    Very knowledgeable, helpful, and flexible. Beautiful venue! Can’t wait to have our event there!
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    Nicole M. Sent on 11/08/2020
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    Beautiful Venue

    My husband and I loved having our reception here! Leslie, Dan, and staff were amazing and did not disappoint. Our hall had enough space for our quests and a large dance floor. The food was amazing and we kept getting complements about it from our guests all night! The pictures of this place do not do a justice, an absolutely beautiful venue!
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    Jamie M. Sent on 11/04/2019
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    Great venue!!!

    Banquets of Minnesota was great!! Leslie was super easy to work with and made all the planning very easy! The food was fantastic and reasonably priced, so many people kept telling us all night it was the best meal they’ve ever had at a wedding! All the staff there were so friendly and helpful, the room looked amazing, we can’t say enough good things about Banquets of Minnesota. Highly recommend!!!
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    Briana Sent on 09/15/2019
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    Most Amazing Experience

    We recently had our wedding reception held at the Blaine location for the Banquets of MN. We went with the elegance ballroom for a larger guest capacity. We could have not had a better experience! There was plenty of room for everyone, an awesome dance floor great lighting and it was absolutely beautiful. On the day of the reception, staff took care of everything so there was not a single worry from us. All the staff members were absolutely amazing and friendly. The food we selected was beyond delicious and we had countless guests commenting how much they loved the food. Then our wedding coordinator Gloria really made our dreams come true. She worked so hard to make sure the place looked exactly how we envisioned it and we didn't worry about a thing. She was so easy to communicate with and really made our reception amazing. I would highly recommend the Banquets of MN for having a wedding. These guys truly know what they are doing and know how to make your wedding day perfect!
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    Melissa Sent on 10/10/2018
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    Gloria is amazing to work with! I have zero complaints from our initial meeting all the way through our evening. I highly recommend this place, its beautiful, there are many perks to this place. We had the time of our lives, and part of that is attributed to the venue. our guests still rave about the food, 1 month later. We feel so blessed that we found this place, please go check it out.
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    Echo Sent on 11/04/2018
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    Phenomenal

    Amazing place. Amazing people.
    Accommodated 330 people with room for more.
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    Teresa Sent on 04/23/2018
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    This was the perfect venue for our event. Staff was friendly and helpful. The facility was clean and well organized/ arranged. The food (pasta and salad) was awesome! Thank you!
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    Jasmayne Sent on 12/09/2017
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    Such a beautiful place and so affordable. They work with you closely
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    Carrie Sent on 04/08/2018
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    I am not certain I have the right words to express how truly grateful I am to Leslie and the entire Banquets crew in Fridley for making my wedding day amazing. Throughout the process, Leslie was professional and helpful. She always had great advice when we were struggling with decisions (which beer to buy for our guests/which food options to choose/which linens to use/etc...). I was planning our wedding while living overseas in the Peace Corps and she was completely flexible with me in our unique situation.

    The banquet halls themselves are GORGEOUS. All of my guests said so. The permanent draping looked so elegant - and once all the tables were decorated and everything in place - I had to take a step back and just admire.

    All of my guests commented on the food. I didn't get to eat too much (typical bride right?) but what I ate was incredible! And it was beautifully presented in the buffet. We had mimosas and sandwiches provided to us as we got ready - the boys had beer and sandwiches while they played Xbox in their getting ready rooms. The getting ready suite for the girls was perfectly lit and a good amount of space for all our stuff!

    Leslie worked with all my vendors to get them set up - I hardly had to speak with them if they needed anything - she was on top of it.

    To top it all off - Leslie was even there to help with my bustle before the grand entrance because everyone was struggling with it!

    Going above and beyond seemed second nature for her - my reception was simply perfect. We all had so much fun!

    Thank you so much!
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    Mariah Sent on 12/18/2017
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    We got married at the Blaine location the on 18th of November and everything was PERFECT! Gloria is amazing and will help you plan the wedding of your dreams at a reasonable price. Something that really stuck out to me was that my mom/his mom/our families didn't have to do anything. The staff set up and take down everything with the centerpieces THEY provide ( and they're SO hard to choose from! we went with lanterns!) Also, the FOOD! Oh my goodness. Listen up. They offer a taste testing and you get to try their most popular food options. And everything we tried that night was SO good. But on our wedding night, it was somehow SO much better. Cindy, who helped us pick out our menu items at the taste testing night, promised to work on our wedding night and carried my plate for me to the head table for me. So above and beyond!! We had the time of our lives and our loved ones said our wedding was EPIC :) We met the owner several times when we were coming and going, and he is SUCH a cool guy! Thank you to Dan, Gloria, Cindy and the rest of the BOM staff who made our wedding night unforgettable! :)
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    Annie Sent on 11/20/2017
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    As the mother of the bride, I can't say how incredibly wonderful it was to work with this venue! Both Gloria and Dan were amazing--they created a timeless memory that exceeded our expectations...they were attentive, responsive, professional, and made us feel like we were the only wedding in the world! The special touches were so great!, the food delicious, and we all had a blast at the reception! Thank you so much--wouldn't change a thing! <3
















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    Sarah Sent on 11/29/2017
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    The venue was AMAZING. My (now) husband and I were incredibly pleased with our choice here. The place is really a blank canvas for whatever you want your wedding to be. (We wanted a Halloween-themed wedding, with people in costumes or comfort, and once we had it decorated, you felt like it was Halloween.) It was comfortable, clean, and there are wonderful ready rooms! PLUS, there's a DJ booth built in, so the DJ isn't taking up valuable space on/near the dance floor. And the food!! I can't even put into words how good the food was. We had stuffed veggies and dip, Cesar salad, whipped potatoes and gravy, glazed carrots, country baked ham, stuffed chicken breast, and bread sticks. It was such a wonderful spread of amazing food. That chef is dynamite. And not one of our guests had a complaint. The first thing that struck me was how nice Leslie was to work with. She's a firm operator and I knew my wedding was in very good hands. Even at our first meeting, she was welcoming, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. My husband and I were doing the wedding all on our own; no planner. But Leslie turned out to be more than capable of being a wedding planner. She helped us organize our thoughts and verbalize what we wanted. She was incredibly accommodating, and very prompt at answering her emails. (I'm sure she would be the same with phone calls, but I hate calling people, so email it is. And sometimes I get hesitant about emailing because it's easy to be put off by the recipient, but Leslie ALWAYS got back to me within 24 hours (usually way less than 24, I swear she doesn't sleep).) Between her and the rest of the staff, we were well taken care of. Just the nicest people on such a stressful day. Also, the location is great. Just off of 694 and 65. It's easy for anyone to get to, and really not hard to find. My guests really appreciated that. I would HIGHLY recommend Banquets of Minnesota for your wedding.
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    Ayla Sent on 12/07/2017
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    I would defiantly go back here ! Gloria was such a help with everything I needed. Our gusts are still to 2 months later talking about the food and venue ! My soon to be sister in law even booked her wedding there for next October!
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    The Banquets of MN made our wedding absolutely amazing and unforgettable. Leslie and her staff are the BEST!!!!
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    Heidi Sent on 05/09/2017
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    Everything was perfect!! Leslie B. was right there helping helping prepare months in advance and during the ceremony and reception. And food...OMG!! It was excellent!! All of it! My husband ever went so far as to seek the chef out and praise him. Turns out his father owns Banquets of Minnesota. I can't say enough about this place. We were at the Fridley location.
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    Danielle Sent on 12/14/2016
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    Can't afford a wedding planner but need some extra help? Banquets of Minnesota and there staff are just what you need. My coordinator, Gloria, was so flexible and accommodating. Her knowledge helped me create the perfect day. No question I had was unanswered and anything I needed wasn't left unfinished. She made sure it got taken care of. I could not have been happier with the staff and the quality of service we received. I was getting compliments from guest about the staff! They are simply that amazing. Dan, the owner, was just superb as well. He made sure every detail was perfect. If you choose Banquets of Minnesota, let them do there thing and you will be dazzled! They are a well oiled machine and will give you a night to remember! They are worth every penny you spend with them and that's what's even better, it's not expensive compared to other places! During the off season you get the room at half-price and even their preferred vendors give you discounted rates as well. You will save hundreds by having your event in the winter season. They do everything; bingo, dances, weddings, banquets, company parties., you name it, they will plan it! I could go on forever about how beautiful this venue was and how amazing the staff is, but at the end of the day, you'll just have to see for yourself. You won't be sorry!
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