Wedding Receptions at The Grand Event Center in Northfield, MN

Celebrate your love with a reception that’s as unforgettable as your story. The Grand Event Center in historic downtown Northfield offers all-inclusive wedding reception packages that make planning effortless. Tables, chairs, linens, dinnerware, and a professional team are all included - so every detail is handled with care.

Our expert staff will customize your dream wedding and reception. From our first conversation to the last departing guest, we will ensure this day is one you’ll fondly remember for the rest of your life. The Grand is here to make your wedding dreams come true.

Our in-house catering team will help you create a menu that is perfect for your evening. Pair it with full bar service, add in custom signature cocktails, and your wedding reception will be a night your guests will always remember.

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Wedding reception with a bride and groom seated at a head table on a stage, guests seated at round and rectangular tables, and decorative string lights hanging overhead.

“I cannot recommend The Grand Event Center enough! We and our 132 guests had an absolutely fantastic day. …our guests loved the theatre vibe of the venue. We are over the moon with the service we received from everyone at The Grand!” - Grace B.

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Reception Packages & Catering

The Grand has provided over 20 years of flawless and unforgettable weddings; let us show you. Our goal is to provide unmatched hospitality and elegance, with all wedding packages including

  • wedding coordinator

  • complimentary entree tasting

  • 8am access to the venue day-of wedding

  • NO bar minimums

  • white table linens and napkins, skirted tables for guest book, gifts, head table.

  • China, flatware, and glassware

  • coffee service, sodas at the bar, and water carafes on tables

  • a selection of glass vases and candle votives for your use

When you and your love are ready to create the memory of a lifetime, contact us to learn more.

A couple dancing closely at a formal event in a banquet hall, surrounded by seated guests and a balcony overlooking the scene.

Impress Your Guests With Good Taste

Although we don't have "minimums" we do require all receptions include plated dinner service.

Our experienced catering staff will make your wedding a culinary delight. Whether you’re planning an intimate reception or a party for 250, we’ll create a menu that will impress your guests and enhance your evening. Our full-service banquet staff will take care of the details so you can concentrate on creating lifelong memories.

A plate of cooked white fish with a lemon wedge, served with rice and vegetables.

Ceremonies

Say “I do” in one of Southern Minnesota’s most unique wedding ceremony venues. The Grand’s historic theater provides a breathtaking backdrop with soaring ceilings, warm lighting, and a timeless atmosphere that elevates every moment.

A couple dressed in wedding attire dancing outside a theater called the Grand. The marquee displays the names Megan and Trevor and the date March 26th, 2011.

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“Thank you so much for making our wedding reception so fabulous. Everyone was blown away by how amazing your facility is. You and the rest of your crew were a great pleasure to work with. We wish you the best and thank you again.” - Beth & Ben

Couple in wedding attire crossing the street in front of a red brick building with a marquee sign congratulating Caitlin and Josh for their wedding, dated 10-7-23. The building is labeled 'Grand' and has trees, parked cars, street lamp, and overhead
Indoor celebration with multiple round tables set for dinner, guests in formal attire, and string lights hanging from the ceiling in a warm-lit venue.
A wedding reception with a bride and groom seated at a long table on a stage with a red curtain backdrop, decorated with flowers and candles, with a man in a gray suit giving a toast or speech.
The marquee sign on a brick theater building displays the movie "Carrie & Jesse" showing on July 20th, 2013. The sign has a cloudy sky in the background.
A bride and groom kissing in an alleyway at dusk, holding hands, with brick walls on either side.
A group of seven men dressed in black tuxedos with white shirts and boutonnières, standing in a narrow alleyway with brick walls on either side.
Wedding reception table with white tablecloth, red napkins, floral centerpieces, and decorative lighting, with people in formal attire in the background.
Group of seven women in wedding dresses holding bouquets standing in alleyway between brick buildings.
Guests seated at long banquet tables in an elegant dining hall with a stage and red velvet curtains, celebrating an event.
Upscale restaurant with empty white-clothed tables, dim lighting, and a few people standing in the background near a staircase.
View of a restaurant or banquet hall from an elevated position with tables set for dining, white tablecloths, and chairs, and a person standing at the far end.
A four-tiered wedding cake with yellow ribbons and white icing, topped with a bouquet of yellow sunflowers, on a table with a white tablecloth and serving utensils.
Round table set for a formal event with white plates, silverware, glassware, and white napkins folded in a standing manner. A green table runner runs across the table. There are candles and a tall centerpiece with a clear flower vase and white flower
Black and white photo of a long banquet table on a stage with a black curtain backdrop. Several people are seated at the table, including women and men, some engaged in conversation and one woman standing, appearing to speak to everyone.
People dancing and socializing at a lively event in a ballroom with a wooden floor, dim lighting, and a balcony area above.
People socializing and dining in a busy indoor restaurant or bar with a second-floor balcony.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom dancing at their wedding reception, with guests watching in the background.
Couple dancing and smiling in a lively, colorful party or dance event.
A bride and groom kissing in front of the Grand theater marquee, which advertises a showing of Carrie and Jesse on July 20th, 2013, during evening hours.
A wedding ceremony with a bride in a white gown and veil being escorted down the aisle by her father, surrounded by guests in a decorated venue.
Red brick building with large arched window above wooden double doors, with lampposts on each side, wedding sign outside, and tree branches in the foreground.
A couple dancing and kissing during a wedding reception, with guests seated at tables in the background.
A dinner table decorated for an event, with candles, black napkins, and place settings for multiple guests, illuminated by warm candles.
Group of people dancing and socializing at a lively party or celebration in a dimly lit venue with colorful lights.
Guests at a wedding reception seated at round tables, some laughing and others engaged in conversation, with a bar and waitstaff in the background.