McNamara Alumni Center
EST. 2000
Modern and majestic, the McNamara Alumni Center is a prominent, architectural gem.
Its design inspired by the Minnesota landscape, Memorial Hall soars 85-feet tall and is lined with 7 miles of wood, 75,000 square feet of copper and a 150-foot long water feature.
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Modern and majestic, the McNamara Alumni Center is a prominent, architectural gem on the University of Minnesota Minneapolis campus. Its design inspired by the Minnesota landscape, Memorial Hall soars 85-feet tall and is lined with 7 miles of wood, 75,000 square feet of copper and a 150-foot long water feature. This distinctive landmark can accommodate 1000 guests in ten event spaces, and features a built-in stage and superior audiovisual equipment—making it an impressive setting for any business or social event.
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Weddings

Massive warehouse spaces, cool science museums, historic houses and boutique hotels fill the streets of Minneapolis, and we’ve been on the hunt to find the best of the best that also double as wedding venues. If your vibe is simple and timeless, we’ve got a beach club for that. If you’re more of the loft venue type, we’ve got plenty of those too.
If you’re a Twin Cities local, we’re pretty sure there are at least three venues on this list you haven’t heard of yet. If you’re planning a destination wedding to the area, we’ve got you covered too. After all, there are countless microbreweries and something like 10,000 lakes to explore nearby. What better way to spend a celebratory weekend than splitting your time between drinking holes and swimming holes while also throwing your most unforgettable party yet.
Reporter: Alyssa Brown | Venue: The Copper Hen Cakery & Kitchen
Weddings

With all the new hotel openings of the past few years, we’ve been beside ourselves with excitement over the good lookin’ ballrooms that have come with them. Gone are the days of ballrooms filled with putty-colored chairs, crazy patterned carpets and bad lighting. In with the new school of ballrooms that have tons of windows and sunlight, hardwood floors, neutral palettes and beautiful views.
In this edition of ballrooms we think you’ll actually want to get married in, we’re headed to 17 different cities. This scouting mission includes a whole lot of modern spaces with a few traditional, golden era ballrooms thrown in too. Because variety is the spice of life, right?
Reporter: Alyssa Brown | Venue: Rosecliff
Weddings

From raw, industrial warehouses in the Twin Cities to stacked limestone barns in the rolling hills of Minnesota, we’ve got a wedding venue for every setting you could dream up. Whether you’re planning a speakeasy themed wedding or a charming secret garden ceremony, the state of Minnesota caters to just about every style. Come along as we explore Russian art museums, dairy farms, wineries, beach clubs, and photography studios in the North Star State.
Reporter: Alyssa Brown | Venue: Stonewall Farms
Wondering about room blocks for your wedding guests in Minnesota? Read our guide to booking block rooms & group rates.
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Modern and majestic, the McNamara Alumni Center is a prominent, architectural gem on the University of Minnesota Minneapolis campus.

Its design inspired by the Minnesota landscape, Memorial Hall soars 85-feet tall and is lined with 7 miles of wood, 75,000 square feet of copper and a 150-foot long water feature.















