Overhead of a large wedding venue at night with guests dining

Memorial Hall Wedding Package

With a 90’ ceiling, wood and copper walls and lots of natural light, Memorial Hall is a stunning backdrop for large wedding receptions up to 400 guests. Large wedding ceremonies can be accommodated too! As one of the most unique wedding venues in Minneapolis, McNamara will wow your guests!  

Fridays & Sundays

Saturdays November-March

Saturdays April-October

  • Memorial Hall
  • Johnson Great Room for ceremony (up to 175 guests) or additional reception space
  • Custom set-up including tables and chairs
  • 7 hr rental with room access 3 hours prior
  • 1 hr ceremony rehearsal (if held at McNamara)
  • Built-in terrazzo dance floor
  • Built-in stage with lighting
  • Water feature lined with candles
  • Wireless microphone for toasts
  • Ceremony AV (podium, lapel & wireless mics)
  • House music with 20 channels
  • Audio connection for custom playlist
  • Wedding party room
  • 2 parking spaces at front entrance
  • Coordination by staff of venue logistics including parking, deliveries, etc.
  • Patrolling security guard on premises
  • Storage the day before
  • Heritage Gallery museum open
  • Fireplace lounge
  • On-site event staff

Catering for Weddings

In addition to your package price for the venue, you will have a separate contract with our onsite caterer, D’Amico Catering. Weddings held at the McNamara Alumni Center must use D’Amico Catering. D’Amico is happy to custom-craft a menu that’s perfect for your celebration including special cultural and dietary requests. They make delicious cakes too! Alcoholic beverages must be provided and served by D’Amico Catering.

Take a look at three sample wedding menus for 250 people or view D’Amico’s full menu.

What Could Your Wedding at McNamara Look Like?

Ceremony + Reception

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Ceremony + Reception

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Reception

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Reception

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Too big?

McNamara offers a second, smaller wedding ceremony and reception space for celebrations of up to 150. Our University Hall package offers copper interiors and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a landscaped patio. For very small weddings we offer a micro wedding package.