
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 ceremonies and receptions — 120 to 400 guests. This unique room is lined with 7 miles of hemlock wood, ample natural light and an atrium 90 foot ceiling.
• 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.




We'd love to give you a tour of our beautiful venue--call us today!

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 ceremonies and receptions — 120 to 400 guests. This unique room is lined with 7 miles of hemlock wood, ample natural light and an atrium 90 foot ceiling.
• 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.




We'd love to give you a tour of our beautiful venue--call us today!