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YOUR GUIDE TO WEDDINGS & EVENTS IN MINNEAPOLIS

SPRING / SUMMER 2014

FREE PLANNINGMEET JANET, YOURWEDDING PLANNER

SAME-SEX MARRIAGEAll the FAQs you need to know

PLUS:Go Minneapolis

Signature Experiences

Planning Check List

Meet the First Couple to Marry

in Minneapolis

LOCALWEDDINGS

Tips for the perfectMinneapolis venue

Ready to work with you

WEDDING VENDORS

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MEET THE WEDDING PLANNER

SPECIALISTLessen your stress and let your wedding expert Janet Elkins contact ven-ues, hotels, and vendors on your behalf.

KNOW THE ANSWERS TO THE

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SAME-SEX MARRIAGE Everything you need to know regarding the Min-nesota marriage Equality Act including where to file for a marriage license.

MUST SEE SPACES YOU WILL

WANT TO LOOK AT BEFORE BOOKING A VENUEThese beautiful venues are something out of the ordinary, something dif-ferent, something unique, something that you and your guests will remem-ber forever.

MEET THE VENDORS IN MINNEAPOLISWHO ARE READY TO WORK WITH YOU 250 Marquette Avenue South

Suite 1300Minneapolis, MN 554011.800.445.7412

DIRECTOR OF MARKETINGAmanda DePhillips

WEB & DIGITAL OPERATIONS MANAGERJosh Anderson

TOURISM MARKETING MANAGERBridget Kiely

ASSOCIATE GRAPHIC DESIGNERTrisha Holmes

GROUP SALES MANAGER WEDDINGS & REUNIONSJanet Elkins

DIRECTOR OF MARKET RESEARCHKevin Hanstad

PARTNERSHIP MARKETING MANAGEREmily [email protected]

WEDDING GUIDE CONTENT

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The perfect venue for the perfect wedding. Proud to present you. Call us today at 763-569-6300 to learn more.

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www.mintahoe.com | 612.253.0255

nicollet island pavilion | van dusen mansion | a’bulae

winehaven winery | minnesota boat club | minneapolis central library

padelford riverboats | château at medicine lake | saint croix national

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Event Lab Was There

When it came time to decorate the reception for the first LGBT weddings in Minnesota, who did the city of Minneapolis turn to? Event Lab.

For over 20 years, Event Lab has been designing, installing and managing beautiful weddings. Look how Event Lab can help you:

When you need the most trusted name in event services, call the company that Minneapolis trusted.

• Floral• Tabletop• Furnishings

• Lighting• Entertainment• Transportation

• Décor• Linens• Draping

Visit online today at www.eventlab.net/Wedding to see how we can make your wedding truly extraordinary.

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Fill out the wedding form. Visit minneapolis.org/weddings

Janet receives your event details and puts your information into a

request for proposal, and sends you a copy.

Based on the information you request on the form, she sends

the request to hotels, banquet facili-ties and vendors, which then compete for your business.

Hotels and venues contact you directly with an offer for room

block rates and availability, reception spaces and more.

You contact Janet to let her know which hotel(s) and venues you

decide for a chance to receive a free gift from us!

Contact Janet for visitor infor-mation for your guests.

612.767.8104 [email protected]

GET CONNECTED

GET STARTED WITH THE WEDDING EXPERT AT MEET MINNEAPOLIS.No need to dial dozens of unique venues or fabulous hotels because our very own Janet Elkins, wedding specialist, will contact them for you, absolutely free. She’ll let the vendors know you’re getting married and they’ll contact YOU regarding your special day.

YOUR EXPERTJANET ELKINS, WEDDING SPECIALIST

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MINNEAPOLIS IS EXCITED TO HOST YOUR SAME-SEX MARRIAGE, as we have al-ways been one of the most heralded LGBT communities in the nation.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR A MAR-RIAGE LICENSE? The Hennepin County marriage li-cense webpage has everything you need in terms of information on how to apply for a marriage license. They address how to apply, what to bring, the fee and any additional information that you'll find helpful.

WHEN CAN I GET MARRIED? The bill went in to effect August 1, 2013. Marriage license applications for same-sex couples are available in Hennepin, Washington and Ramsey counties. A marriage license obtained in one county is good anywhere in

Minnesota. Check with your local service center for additional details. After applying for a marriage license, you must wait the mandatory five (5) days.

CAN I GET MARRIED IN MIN-NEAPOLIS EVEN IF I DON'T LIVE HERE?Of course. Anyone from any state or country can come to Minneapolis to be wed.

CAN MY SPOUSE AND I GET MARRIED IN MINNEAPOLIS IF WE WERE ALREADY MARRIED SOMEWHERE ELSE? No. However, while you are unable to be remarried to the same person, your marriage license from another state or country will be legally recog-nized as valid in Minnesota. You can have a ceremony and celebration, but you can't apply for a second marriage license.

ARE THERE ANY DIFFERENC-ES BETWEEN SAME-SEX AND OPPOSITE-SEX MARRIAGES? No, however there is a difference at the federal level. The state no longer recognizes any differences between same-sex and opposite-sex mar-riages and the benefits, rights and responsibilities of being married. For more information, please seek legal counsel.

WILL OUR MARRIAGE IN MIN-NEAPOLIS BE RECOGNIZED OUTSIDE OF MINNESOTA? 17 other states have legalized same-sex marriage. California, Connecti-cut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, Ver-mont and Washington D.C. will all legally recognize your marriage per-formed in other states as a civil union. Other states will vary.

FREQUENTLY ASKED SAME-SEX MARRIAGE QUESTIONS THAT YOU'LL FIND USEFUL

KNOW

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ARE THERE ANY DIFFERENCES IN THE MARRIAGE PROCESS BETWEEN SAME-SEX AND OP-POSITE-SEX COUPLES?No. The process is the same between the two marriages.

CAN WE CHOOSE TO BE DO-MESTIC PARTNERS INSTEAD OF GETTING MARRIED? Yes, you can still choose to be domes-tic partners. However, domestic part-ners receive a smaller set of rights than married couples.

WHERE IN MINNEAPOLIS CAN WE GET MARRIED? Anywhere. And, we've got a list of unique venues that we're sure you'll love. Please note, though, that under 363A.26 of the same-sex marriage law, religious institutions have the right to refuse service to any couple regardless of sexual orientation.

WHERE CAN I FILE MY MARRIAGE LICENSE?

Once you fill out your marriage license, you can go to any one of the following service centers in Hennepin County:

Brookdale Service Center6125 Shingle Creek ParkwayBrooklyn Center, MN 55430Hours: M-F (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.), Saturday (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

Government Center Service Center300 South 6th StreetA Level, Suite A025Minneapolis, MN 55487Hours: M-F (7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

Maple Grove Service Center9325 Upland Lane NorthMaple Grove, MN 55369Hours: Monday (8 a.m. to 7 p.m.) Tu-Th (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Friday (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Midtown Exchange Service Center2929 Chicago Ave SouthMinneapolis, MN 55407Hours: M-F (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.)

Ridgedale Service Center12601 Ridgedale DriveMinnetonka, MN 55343Hours: M-F (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) Saturday (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

Southdale Service Center7009 York Avenue SouthEdina, MN 55435Hours: M-F (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) Saturday (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

University of Minnesota Service CenterCoffman Memorial UnionGround floor near the Great Hall300 Washington Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55455-0110Hours: Wednesday (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

minneapolis.org/weddings

612.767.8104 [email protected]

GET CONNECTED

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MONTHS☐ Pick a wedding date.

☐ Work out your budget.

☐ Start a guest list.

☐ Reserve your ceremony and reception venues.

☐ Have engagement photos taken.

☐ Start shopping for attire.

☐ Throw an engagement party.

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MONTHS☐ Register for gifts.

☐ Book rehearsal dinner venue.

☐ Purchase wedding rings.

☐ Order invitations.

☐ Look into state marriage license requirements.

☐ Choose your music.

☐ Shop for shoes and accessories.

☐ Contact Janet to notify her which hotel you booked.

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MONTHS☐ Book a photographer.

☐ Book a DJ/band.

☐ Book a florist.

☐ Book a caterer and baker.

☐ Send Save-The-Date cards.

☐ Plan your honeymoon (ooh la la).

☐ Shop for wedding party attire.

☐ Contact Janet to find a hotel block.

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MONTHS☐ Pick out men’s formalwear.

☐ Order wedding cake.

☐ Finalize wedding bouquet, arrangements and decor.

☐ Take dancing lessons.

☐ Send invitations.

☐ Meet with caterer to choose menus.

☐ Choose songs and readings for ceremony.

☐ Plan (and enjoy) the bachelor/bachelorette parties.

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MONTHS☐ Touch base with all vendors.

☐ Arrange for fittings.

☐ Purchase wedding party and parent gifts.

☐ Order wedding favors.

☐ Enter RSVP’s into guest list database.

☐ Plan seating arrangements.

☐ Confirm day-of appointments.

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WEEKS☐ Get marriage license if you

haven't already.

☐ Make arrangements for name-change transition.

☐ Give caterer and reception venue final head count.

☐ Pick up formalwear.

☐ Pick up rings.

☐ Finalize seating chart.

☐ Final check in with vendors.

☐ Finally, get married!

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SPACESTHE MOST UNIQUE VENUES IN MINNEAPOLIS

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ARIAThis one-of-a-kind venue com-

bines old-world elegance with new-world chic. With the perfect backdrop of exposed brick and unique wall fix-tures. Pictures of your big event will be stunning.

MILLENNIUM HOTELNewly-renovated guest ac-

commodations at Millennium Hotel Minneapolis feature contemporary elegance with residential feel, com-plemented by stunning Minneapo-lis city views. This venue is ideal for beautiful shots of the skyline.

MCNAMARA ALUMNI CENTER Voted "Best Meeting Facility" by Minnesota Meetings Events magazine 2007-2010, this stunning event venue has 10 unique rooms to chose from, an adjacent hotel and 500-car park-ing ramp.

MARQUETTE HOTELLocated in the heart of downtown

Minneapolis, the Marquette Hotel of-fers 24 event spaces with floor-to-ceiling windows. Your guests are sure to love the terrace overlooking Crys-tal Court.

MINNEAPOLIS QUEENParadise Charter Cruises and

Minneapolis Queen offer a unique venue on the water. Your ceremony and reception will have breath-taking views of the skyline and the Missis-sippi River. The cruise coordinators will create an unforgettable wedding experience you and your guests will love.

PROFILE EVENT CENTER Located in the heart of the Twin

Cities, the Profile Event Center is the venue that has it all. With onsite ca-tering, decorations, event coordina-tors, high tech sound lighting and pri-vate outdoor patios suites, this venue is beyond ordinary.

PINSTRIPES This unique dining and entertain-

ing venue will turn your wedding into a party to remember. An American/Italian bistro is the star of Pinstripes in addition to bowling, bocce and an outdoor patio and fire pit.

CITY HALLThis monument of Minneapolis

features classic elements of marble, stone and brick. Your night will be nothing less than a romantic, elegant event.

This variety of venues each offer a unique style. Imagine your big day under the city lights of Minneapolis, or bowling with your bridal party. Get down with colored lights on the dance floor or float down the majestic Mis-sissippi river. Whichever venue you choose for your special day, it will be sure to wow you, your friends and family.

TOP MINNEAPOLIS VENUES OF 2014 If you want something different, something unique, something that you and your guests will remember forever then check out these extraordinary places to host your special day. These are some of the most unique places to get mar-ried in Minneapolis.

612.767.8104 [email protected]

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THE PARTIES BEFORE THE BIG PARTYEXPERIENCE

As your big day draws near, there will be plenty of opportunities to cele-brate. From showers to bachelor and bachelorette parties Meet Minneapo-lis has you covered with unique ex-periences that will have your friends and family reliving the celebration for years to come.

Go Minneapolis Signature Experiences are a collection of new and unique tours, performances, demonstrations and experiences perfect for groups to enjoy. Ranging from Outdoor Adven-ture to Arts & Culture, Go Minneapolis Signature Experiences offer exclusive and interactive ways to see all that Minneapolis has to offer.

Your wedding party can enjoy an af-ternoon of kayaking on the Missis-sippi River before the big day or enjoy a cooking demonstration and wine pairing during your shower. These exclusive offerings are sure to had a unique twist to your wedding celebra-tions.

Signature Experiences

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ABOVE THE FALLSWorking The Channel

MIDTOWN GLOBAL MARKET

A Global Taste of the Market

SEGWAY MAGICAL HISTORY TOURS

The Minneapolis "Insider" Segway Experience

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MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE Brave New Work Shop - Exploring Im-prov - The Brave New Workshop, the oldest comedy theatre in the U.S., is offering a beginner class to embrace your creativity.

Brave New Work Shop - Inside the Writer's Room - Learn first hand how sketch comedy performers come up with their hilarious skits. This unique experience teaches the tricks of the trade for improv and brainstorming.

ARTS & CULTUREMinneapolis Institute of Arts - A feast for the eyes, Highlights of the MIA's World-Class Collection - Learn the fas-cinating stories of these objects, the artists and the emotions they evoke.

Guthrie Theater - Actors' Secrets for Powerful Presence - Acquire the skills to engage listeners and create impact at this unique workshop led by a lead-ing professional vocal coach.

Walker Art Center - Behind the Scenes: Collecting & Curating - Explore collecting and gain understanding of the strategies employed by curators. You'll then become the curator in the Art Lab.

Walker Art Center - Crash Course in Contemporary Art - Prime your mind with this enlightening presentation and then it's your turn to create a work of art inspired by real life in the Art Lab.

FOCI Minnesota Center for Glass Arts - FOCI: Glass Demonstration - Watch a gaffer create pieces from molten glass and discover techniques of craftsmanship.

FOCI Minnesota Center for Glass Arts - FOCI: Glass Discovery - Create your own take-away piece of glass and learn how to gather from the fur-nace, add color and shape, and mold a piece of glass into a masterpiece.

American Swedish Institute - Swed-ish Sensibilities In Art, Craft and De-sign: Where Tradition and Modern Meet - Tour the campus and Turnblad Man-sion while hearing stories of the fam-ily and craftsman. Then try your hand at Swedish craft by creating a hand-made memento.

Guthrie - The Art of Stage Combat - Under the supervision of a profes-sional stage combatant, you will learn the fun and basic techniques of

choreography for a convincing slap, punch and choke.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURESegway Magical Tours - The Minne-apolis "Insider" Segway Experience - See Minneapolis' famous landmarks, popular attractions and hidden gems while on a segway.

Above the Falls Sports - Working the Channel - Experience the Mississippi River on a unique kayaking adventure. Learn history of the river and gain a new perspective of the city.

FOOD & WINEMidtown Global Market - A Global Taste of the Market - Explore this fas-cinating venue by sampling a variety of tastes and hear tales from global hosts.

Mall of America - Ross Sveback Culi-nary Creations with Ross - Join Ross Sveback in this fun-filled cooking class of basic techniques for Minne-sohta fare to European cuisine.

UNIQUE EXPERIENCESHistoric Fort Snelling - Beneath the Surface - Discover the treasures of Fort Snelling and see how archaeolo-gists pieced together clues left be-hind from the 19th century.

Mall of America - Scavenger Hunt at Mall of America - Dick's Last Resort - This is the ultimate competitive ad-venture and a one-of-a-kind way to see Mall of America.

Mall of America - Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium - Go behind the scenes to gain an exclusive look at the day in the life of an Aquarist. In this unique experience for all ages you'll travel above tanks to see the sea creatures up close and personal.

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PARTNERS

Pete and thousands of other talented, supportive professionals are ready to help same-sex couples plan an

unforgettable wedding day in Minneapolis. Meet Minneapolis offers free planning services to help connect you

with the city’s best venues, vendors, designers, artists and more. Visit minneapolis.org/LGBTweddings or call 612-767-8104 to get started.

“ After 17 years of doing wedding flowers, I’m so excited to see same-sex couples enjoy equal marriage rights like everyone else.”

PETE NELSON Florist, Event Lab

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COUPLEPROFILES

BEGINNING AT MIDNIGHT ON AUGUST 1, 2013, For-mer Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak marked the first day that all Minnesotans can le-gally marry the person that they love.

Mayor Rybak married 46 same-sex couples in a night-long celebration in the Rotunda of Minneapolis City Hall which ended at 6:45 a.m.

} The 46 couples that Mayor Rybak married in the City Hall Rotunda have been together a total of 734 years.

} Seven of the couples that Mayor Rybak married have been togeth-er more than 30 years.

Minneapolis residents Cathy ten Broeke and Margaret Miles met as coworkers at St. Stephen’s Human Services in Minneapolis. Cathy is Min-nesota’s Director to Prevent and End Homelessness and Margaret is the Director of Development and Com-munications for St. Stephen’s Human Services. In 2001, they held a festive commitment ceremony, which earned a small feature in Minnesota Bride magazine. They have a five-year-old son, Louie.

Cathy and Margaret said, “We have been 100% committed as a family for 12 years. The legal recognition of our commitment by our beloved Minne-sota means that our family will have the legal support and protection that every family wants. We are deeply grateful that our son’s generation will grow up knowing not only that they are held in the arms of a loving com-munity, but are also embraced by the protections and privileges that this legal recognition gives."

“We are honored to have our cere-mony officiated by Mayor R.T. Rybak, who has been a leader in bringing marriage equality to Minnesota,” they added.

CATHY & MARGARET, the first couple married

in Minneapolis, MN

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VENDOR DIRECTORY

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres952-934-1524chanhassendt.com

Chapel of Love952-854-4656chapeloflove.com

Earle Brown Heritage Center763-569-6300earlebrown.com

Groveland Gallery Event Venue612-805-8207GrovelandGallery.com

Marquette Hotel - Windows on Minnesota612-376-4545MarquetteHotel.com

McNamara Alumni Center612-624-9831mac-events.org

ARIA612-342-ARIAariampls.com

Blaisdell Manor612-870-7875blaisdellmanor.com

Campus Club of the University of Minnesota612-625-5089campusclubumn.org/wedding-special-events

Ceremonies at The Groveland Art Gallery 612-805-8207GrovelandGallery.com

VENUEMinneapolis City Hall & Courthouse612-596-9518municipalbuildingcommission.org/events

Minneapolis Event Center612-564-3777minneapoliseventcenters.com

Pracna on Main Historic Event Venue612-805-8207pracnaminneapolis.com

Profile Event Center 612-331-5000profileeventcenter.com

Solera Event Center612-338-0062solera-restaurant.com

St. Anthony Main Event Centre612-870-7224stanthonymaineventcentre.com

MINNEAPOLIS VENDORS READY TO WORK WITH YOU

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The Hotel Minneapolis - Autograph Collection by Marriott612-215-5422thehotelminneapolis.com

The Westin Minneapolis612-333-4006westin.com/minneapolis

Atlas Grill & Clubroom612-338-4700atlasgrill.com

D'Amico Catering612-238-4444damicocatering.com

Dakota612-332-1010dakotacooks.com

Ichiban Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar612-339-0540ichiban.ca

Lancer Catering651-290-9864lancercatering.com

Mintahoe Catering612-253-0255mintahoe.com

Mozza Mia 952-288-2882mozzamia.comProm Catering651-501-8191promcatering.com

Sawatdee Thai Restaurant Minneapolis612-338-6451sawatdee.com

The News Room612-343-0073thenewsroommpls.com

RESTAURANT / CATERING

Crowne Plaza Bloomington MSP Airport/MOA952-831-8000cpmsp.com

Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Downtown612-339-6633minneapolisdowntown.hgi.com

Hilton Minneapolis1-800-258-9205hilton.com

Minneapolis Marriott City Center612-349-4000marriott.com

Minneapolis Marriott Northwest763-536-8300marriott.com/MSPNW

Minneapolis Marriott Southwest952-935-5500marrtiott.com

Ramada Bloomington at the Mall952-548-3600RamadaMOA.com

Ramada Plaza Minneapolis612-455-6324RamadaPlazaMpls.com/weddings

SpringHill Suites Minneapolis West952-738-7300marriott.com/mspsl

The Depot Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel 612-375-1700thedepotminneapolis.com

The Grand Hotel, A Kimpton Hotel612-288-8888grandhotelminneapolis.com

The Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel612-746-6001thehotelivy.com

HOTEL

Vic's on the Minneapolis Riverfront Event Venue612-805-8207vicsminneapolis.com

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Weddings at the Walker Art Center

Your wedding is a direct reflection of your personality and values, and your choice of a venue says volumes about who you are as a couple. Show your own artistry and modern sense of style in the Walker’s award-winning architecture. Whether you’re on our terraces overlooking the city or in a stunning interior space, no other site has more imagination and possibilities to make a more dramatic impression.

Learn more at walkerart.org/same-sex-weddings

Photography by Mike Hnida

Ramada Plaza Minneapolis 1330 Industrial Blvd NE Minneapolis, MN 55413 612-455-6324 RamadaPlazaMpls.com/weddings

Three Sons Signature Cuisine612-874-0880threesonssignature.com

Event Lab952-224-8558eventlab.net

Lorenz Bus Service 763-784-7196lorenzbus.com

EVENT SERVICES

Tony Doom Supply Company (Decorations)507-532-2407tonydoom.com

Voigt's Motorcoach Travel800-468-6448voigtbus.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT MINNEAPOLIS AREA VENUES, HOTELS, RESTAURANTS/CATERING AND EVENT SERVICES, MAKE SURE TO VISIT:

minneapolis.org/weddings

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As a proud ally, we welcome you with grandeur and sophistication

for your intimate occasion.

AN EXQUISITESETTING FOR ANINCOMPARABLE

WEDDING

To begin planning your big day, call 612-353-3513 or email

[email protected].

©2013 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

Make History With Us

The Depot Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel225 Third Avenue South | (612) 758-7804 | www.thedepotminneapolis.com

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the Perfect Wedding or eventin a historically hiP location

Experience the beautiful and dynamic event space at The Hotel Minneapolis, serving as one of Minneapolis’s premier social event locations. Our expert staff will customize your dream wedding reception or social event. From our first conversation to the last departing guest, we assure you we will execute everything to ensure this day is one you’ll fondly remember for the rest of your life.

Call 612.340.2000 or visit www.thehotelminneapolis.com/meetings-and-events/social-events-and-weddings/

215 Fourth Street South Minneapolis, MN612.340.2000 thehotelminneapolis.com