McNamara Alumni Center
The architecturally-stunning McNamara Alumni Center is a modern and sophisticated setting for wedding celebrations. Designed to reflect the Minnesota landscape, the venue boasts interiors of wood, water and copper. This popular special event venue has 2 zones for large and small wedding celebrations:
• Memorial Hall is a gorgeous backdrop for large wedding receptions — 120 to 400 guests. This unique room is lined with 7 miles of hemlock wood and boasts a 150-foot long water feature, ample natural light and a height of 90 feet. It accommodates wedding ceremonies, too.
• Our University Hall small wedding package includes three rooms and a private patio. It is a lovely setting for small wedding receptions with a full wall of windows to let in natural light. University Hall accommodates celebrations for up to 120 guests and can also accommodate wedding ceremonies.
• We also offer a micro wedding package that is similar to our University Hall wedding package that includes three rooms and a private patio but for an abbreviated timeframe.
Other benefits to choosing McNamara for your wedding celebration:
• Located on the University of Minnesota Minneapolis campus with very easy access off Interstates 35W and 94
• Adjacent 500-car parking ramp, connected by tunnel
• Twin Cities most awarded caterer D’Amico Hospitality is onsite
• Adjacent Graduate Minneapolis Hotel with 300 sleeping rooms, two "get ready" rooms and tunnel connection to McNamara
• Beautiful outdoor space for photo opportunities including landscaped plaza and water features
We make pricing easy! Our bundled all-inclusive packages include:
• 7 hr rental with room access 3 hours prior
• 1 hr ceremony rehearsal (if held at McNamara)
• Built-in terrazzo dance floor
• Custom set-up of tables and chairs
• Microphones for readings, toasts; house music with 20 channels; audio connection for custom playlist
• Wedding party room
• 2 parking spaces at the building’s entrance
• Storage the day before
• On-site event staff
Contact our sales team at macevents@umn.edu or 612-624-9831 to inquire about availability, put a date on hold or to schedule a tour.
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The McNamara staff were terrific to work with. You really know how to do events well. We received numerous comments on the venue and everyone raved about the food. I will strongly suggest McNamara to anyone who is planning a Twin Cities wedding. You are top notch.
Thank you for such an amazing day! Everything was perfect. All of the staff throughout the weekend made what could have been a stressful day so easy and seamless. All of our guests kept mentioning how great everything was and my response every time was that everyone at McNamara made it easy.
We held our wedding ceremony and reception at McNamara and I cannot imagine a more perfect venue! We wanted something unique and memorable and we were so pleased. The entire planning process was so seamless. You are truly working with event professionals when you book an event at McNamara. We truly felt like our coordinator's only client. I highly recommend McNamara for any event, especially weddings!
When searching for a venue for our daughter's wedding reception, McNamara Alumni Center was the clear answer — interesting and impressive building; good caterer with a strong reputation of serving fine food and beverages in the Twin Cities; good access from throughout the Twin Cities; attached parking; and friendly, helpful staff who answered questions promptly and made suggestions. With that experience in mind, we are looking forward to another family celebration at McNamara Alumni Center this fall!
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