Your Wedding Reception at the Marquette Hotel

Have the Grand Celebration You’ve Always Imagined
You’ve imagined your wedding reception a thousand times—romantic location, elegant ambiance, savory cuisine. Like no other place in the city, the distinctive Marquette Hotel embodies everything you’ve ever envisioned and more.

There is simply no other place quite so memorable.

Located in the heart of the city, the Marquette Hotel is easy to find and offers an array of magnificent wedding reception venues.

image WINDOWS on Minnesota — Located on the 50th floor of the IDS Center, overlooking beautiful downtown Minneapolis. Choose from our four elegant ballrooms to cater to the comfort of 100-300 people on your guest list.

With stunning 11-foot high floor to ceiling windows and a warm, refined décor, you and your guests will delight in our breathtaking views—the glorious city bathed in sunlight by day, the glittering city lights and starshine by evening.

Marquette Elegant Ballrooms — For more intimate gatherings of 50-150 guests, you may choose to hold your event in one the Marquette’s ballrooms located on the 3rd and 4th floors of the hotel. Perfect for wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehersal dinners, or engagement parties, lovely views grace each of these ballrooms.

Basil's Restaurant — Located on the 3rd floor, overlooking the beautiful Crystal Court, Basil's offers semi-private dining space perfect for your rehersal dinner, engagement party or bridal shower.

With a newly renovated, contemporary ambience and serving a tempting menu of savory American cuisine, Basil’s is the stylish choice to serve from 10-40 people for your special wedding event.

A Wedding Reception in the Clouds

At WINDOWS on Minnesota, or any one of the Marquette’s unique ballrooms, your sophisticated wedding reception will feature:

  • Professional Guidance -- Our professional Wedding and Catering Specialists are dedicated to providing you with direction and assistance in planning the perfect wedding receptionl, including:
    • Complimentary menu tasting
    • Coordination of setup details with your photographer, florist, disc jockey, and other vendors
    • Creation of your vision
    • Offer of referrals for photographers, florists, musicians, and more
    • Assistance you need to make your wedding reception complete, from linens to catering, to beautifully appointed Deluxe Guest Rooms with special rates* for your guests.

  • Food and Beverages -- With a sumptuous menu from which to choose, skillfully prepared by our award-winning Executive Chef, our wedding package includes:
    • One hour cocktail reception with open bar serving premium brand spirits
    • Your choice of delicious hors d’oeuvres packages
    • A toast to the happy couple with the Marquette’s exclusive house champagne
    • A savory three-course plated dinner
    • Chardonnay or Cabernet House wines served with dinner
    • White glove service provided by our experienced and professional serving staff
    • Wedding cake service (cake supplied by client)

  • Room Setup -- Arranging the room to reflect your unique personal style.
    • Beautifully appointed tables with fine linens, silver and china
    • Your choice of traditional, sweetheart table for two, or round head table
    • Complimentary votive candles, silver candlesticks, glass bowls and mirrored centerpieces
    • Parquet Dance floor
    • Microphone

  • Guest Accommodations -- Ensuring every one of your guests feel as pampered and cared for as you do.
    • Arranged parking for guests in the IDS/Marquette Parking Garage
    • Special Group rates* for your guests on luxurious Deluxe Guest Rooms and Suites with five-star accommodations and superior guest services at the exquisite Marquette Hotel
    • Security staff to ensure personal safety at all times

For more information or to schedule a time to tour the Marquette Hotel facilities, please contact us at info@marquettehotel.com or call 612-333-4545.

*Group rates applied for blocks of 10 or more rooms. Contact your wedding/catering specialist for details.