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Suki Sent on 11/08/2022Best Staff and Venue
The Graduate was the perfect place for our wedding. The venue is beautiful and unique. Our guests raved about the lobby and the rooms. From the very beginning of the process, Michael the event planner was amazing. He was so helpful in making sure everything was set and perfect for out day. Michael worked with our vendors to schedule deliveries, he set up a multiple personalized requests for the day and made the planning experience enjoyable. I would recommend The Graduate for any event and for a fun stay in the heart of the beautiful U of MN campus.Graduate Minneapolis's reply:
Thank you for your amazing review! We are glad we were the perfect venue for your wedding day and your guests enjoyed our unique event space and guest rooms. We wish you both all the best! -
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Mary Sent on 12/10/202310++++ STARS!
Hands down, the BEST place to host a wedding in Minneapolis! The staff was amazing and soooooo accommodating - quick to return calls and emails and to answer any/all questions related to my son's wedding. 10+++++ stars!!
We hosted the groom's dinner, wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and dancing all in one space and it was the best wedding set-up ever! Guests are still raving about the food and ambience! We had an amazing room block rate. Michael worked with the bride on pricing food, open bar, late night buffet, Topgolf, etc... which made the entire process stress-free. The parking ramp is connected directly to hotel via skyway, which was a huge boon for guests when they arrived for the wedding.
We were able to bring in our own furniture, accessories, cake and rentals. We were also able to set things up as we wished with the help of Michael and his amazing team of energetic, hardworking and overly kind staff!!
We had the pleasure of enjoying the outdoor patio space, which was absolutely perfect for the cigar bar.
I highly recommend the Graduate to all brides & grooms!!!
My family is still raving about the wedding and it's been almost a month since the big event.
THANK YOU GRADUATE TEAM FOR GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR MY SON AND HIS NEW WIFE!!!Graduate Minneapolis's reply:
Thank you so much for the kind words, Mary! We are so happy we were able to be a part of this special day! We wish you and your new family all the best! -
Alyson Sent on 10/23/2023
Highly recommend!
Fantastic venue! They did the majority of the work which made wedding planning extremely easy & stress-free. Communication with their event planning team was exceptional! The food was great - we got so many compliments from our guests! We had quite a few guests traveling from other states, and this location was very convenient for our guests.Graduate Minneapolis's reply:
Thank you for the awesome review, Alyson! You were a joy to work with! We enjoyed hosting you and your guests for your wedding and are glad you and your guests had a great experience! Wishing you both all the happiest and many memories to come!! -
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Taylor Sent on 09/11/2023Great Day at the Graduate
Planning: Michael was phenomenal from day one. We live out of state and did much of our planning via emails/calls. We were able to see the venue when it worked with our schedule and Michael was quick to respond when we had questions. Michael is great at setting timelines and gives a really easy excel to assist with the food planning.Location: Parking ramp with a skywalk attached and many amenities in walking distance! Our guests had so many compliments about the ease of our location as well as HOW COOL the hotel is. It is so unique and offers something for everyone. We booked the get ready room and that was nice to have the night before and day off for people to meet up in. We also did the Top Golf Suite the morning of and the groomsmen had a blast. Food: The catering package was amazing. Our guests continue to rave about the food. The cocktail hour had amazing snacks! The team even made sure my husband and I got our own plate to enjoy. Dinner was seamless and the portions were huge. No one was left hungry. Our late night pizza was also a hit! Price: You get a lot for what you pay for. The package included perks as well! Overall: I would get married here again in a heartbeat. My husband and I had so much fun and the entire Graduate team was amazing. Do not overlook this amazing venue! Photos by Rachel Lahlum
Graduate Minneapolis's reply:
Thank you for the awesome review ,Taylor! We enjoyed hosting you and your guests for your wedding and are glad you and your guests had a great experience. Wishing you both all the best! -
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Eric Sent on 08/13/2021Amazing, Beautiful, and Affordable Venue!
We got married on 8/6/2021, after postponing it a year due to COVID, and The Graduate's Event Director and staff were so understanding when we decided to postpone our wedding and easy to work with leading up to our wedding. Initially, we looked at several venues, but the Event Director, Michael Wicinski, won us over on The Graduate. He was absolutely wonderful to work with and helped us through all the details to make sure our big day was everything we could have asked for. Michael continued to blow us out of the water with his warmth, excellent customer service, meticulous organization and detail orientation. He made our wedding planning stress free. Our wedding was biking-themed, and The Graduate made sure we had a bike as part of our decor as well as for our photos. They definitely went above and beyond, and we couldn't be more happy with how our wedding reception turned out. We HIGHLY recommend anyone to have The Graduate as their wedding venue!Graduate Minneapolis's reply:
We are so thrilled that we had the opportunity to host your wedding reception at Graduate Minneapolis and glad that we could make it stress free during a pandemic! We cannot wait to see your pictures with our Graduate bike and wish you both all the best! -
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Matt Sent on 07/27/2021Could not have turned out better
Originally we were planning on getting married June 2020, but for obvious reasons, had to postpone. The Graduate was incredible with helping us postpone and plan for our new date. The service staff was really nice and helpful and the venue and food turned out great! Planning a wedding during a pandemic is stressful, but working with the Graduate was one of the least stressful parts of the planning. Would highly recommend the venue as their packages and the people that work there make it a great place to have a wedding!Graduate Minneapolis's reply:
We are glad we could make the change as easy as possible due to Covid-19 and are thrilled that you and your guests enjoyed the wedding ceremony & reception! Thank you for the great review and again, congratulations! -
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Allie Sent on 02/01/2020Highly recommend!
Wow- where to start! Our wedding at the Graduate Hotel was everything we dreamed of and more. We planned our wedding in 4 months and it wouldn’t have been possible without the help of Michael, the Director of Catering and Events. He went above and beyond and made the process fun and easy! Our wedding was in February so everyone loved the convenience of being at the hotel for both the ceremony and reception while having the option to stay the night. The hotel accommodations were incredible. We loved the restaurant (The Beacon), Starbucks, the Top golf suite (where we had our rehearsal dinner- so fun!), the amazing hotel rooms, rooms available for storage, and the expansive event space, which was large enough for our band. We had so many compliments about the food- so good! We were also able to host a brunch the morning after for our out of town guests. If we could do it all over again, we truly wouldn’t change a thing! The ambience of the Graduate Hotel, the accommodating staff, and all of the amazing details make it a one of a kind wedding venue that we highly recommend!Graduate Minneapolis's reply:
Thank you, Allie for all of your kind words! You were such a joy to work with and we wish you and your family all the best! -
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Katie Sent on 10/22/2019Stunning Event
The Graduate Minneapolis was the DREAM venue for our wedding ceremony and reception! They went above and beyond on absolutely every aspect of our event. From day one they were detail oriented, timely, and great communicators throughout. The Pinnacle Ballroom was the perfect choice for our intimate ceremony and cozy reception. Michael was the greatest coordinator to work with. He partnered with all the hotel preferred vendors I hired leading up to our event to make sure nothing was left out. The food was definitely the main attraction for several of our guests, the portions, dishes, and variety they offer is outstanding. Our wedding weekend was absolutely flawless, and we are still getting rave reviews from all our family and friends who attended. -
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Claire Sent on 08/07/2019Beautiful Venue - Amazing Food
Our event was amazing! Great food, beautiful venue, and excellent staff. We had a lot of guests from out of town and the classy, Minnesota-themed hotel was the perfect place to host them. We also had our rehearsal dinner in the Top Golf Suite, and it was a casual, fun balance to an elegant reception dinner the next day.Graduate Minneapolis's reply:
Thank you for the review, Claire! We're so happy we were able to be a part of your special day! Wishing you and Andrew all the best! -
Tyra Sent on 07/27/2019
Perfection
The best service!! We had our dream wedding come true because of the graduate, cassie was such a great person and directed us and made sure everything was perfect, highly recommended, thank you graduate!!Graduate Minneapolis's reply:
Thank you so much Tyra! You were an absolute joy to work with and we wish you and Lance a lifetime of happiness! :) -
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Jennifer Sent on 05/20/2019A Stunning Venue!
I highly recommend you visit the Graduate Minneapolis! If you are planning wedding or other event festivities, this is a gorgeous venue and is the place to book! Michael and all of the staff are extremely responsive and go above and beyond to make sure that your wishes are met and your event goes smoothly. A must see!Graduate Minneapolis's reply:
Thank you for the feedback Jennifer! It was so great to work with you and we hope you see you again soon! -
Kassie Sent on 07/20/2018My husband and I are wedding "Graduates" of the Graduate Minneapolis. A new boutique hotel in the heart of Minneapolis that encompasses historic and modern characteristics of our great state, Minnesota. On the day of our wedding, we walked across the head table stage and received the best day of our lives. (Better than a diploma) :) Working with Michael, Connor and Andrew was seamless. They went out of their way to do everything they could to make all our wedding-day-dreams come true. Here's what our guests said about their experience at the hotel that made my husband and I proud of Michael's team, and all the hotel staff who served our guests: "I never leave reviews for anything but I'm leaving a review for the Graduate. Best service I've had at a hotel in a very long time!" -- "The beef you served literally fell apart. Best wedding food I've EVER had!" -- "Your wedding was at the coolest hotel I've ever stayed in. We LOVED the unique Minnesota design and for that reason, your wedding was truly one-of-a-kind!"
Beautiful space, amazing staff, delicious food, world-class service and all centered around Minnesota. Every bride deserves this kind of experience for their guests. You can't find all of these amazing characteristics anywhere else. If you're looking to give your guests the BEST Minnesota wedding experience, contact Michael and his team so they can show you the space and help you paint your wedding day picture with their BRILLIANT and unique brush. Every stroke on your wedding day will be PERFECT!
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Michael, Connor, Andrew and all of your hotel’s staff for giving us the wedding night of our dreams...and truly...so much more.
-Kassie & Jake
Graduate Minneapolis's reply:
Thank you for such a wonderful review Kassie! It was an honor hosting your wedding and always great to hear how the guests enjoyed the reception, food and style of the hotel. Wishing you and Jake a lifetime of happiness! -
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