Day Block Event Center
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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $1,500
Packages
Prices start at $250
Guest capacity
Up to 250 seated guests
About this venue
Have the most important party of your life inside the preserved and historic Day Block Event Center along the Riverfront District in downtown Minneapolis. With capacities from 25 to 250, The Day Block building is the perfect setting for your intimate wedding ceremony, reception, or both! Contact us for a personal tour. The Day Block Event Center is just a short walk from Minneapolis landmarks like Gold Medal Park, The Guthrie Theatre, and the Stone Arch Bridge. There is both historic and new architecture along the Mississippi River which make exceptional sites for your wedding portraits. Inside the building, high ceilings, exposed brick, and wood floors make decorating easy and elegant. Amenities include a 50ft balcony overlooking the downtown Minneapolis skyline, high ceilings, wood floors, beautiful windows, exposed brick walls, rooftop access for photography, free WiFi, elevator access to the second floor Event Center, and more!
Our event spaces
- East Room
- South Room
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Day Block Event Center packages
Cafe Lighting Package
Peak pricing $250-600
Description
Ornamental bulbs strung from the ceiling. East Room $400 South Room $250 Both Rooms $600
Up-lighting Package
Peak pricing $350
Description
Canned LED lights placed around the edges of the room, highlighting brick walls. Option of 8 lights and a wide range of colors.
Available services that can be provided by Day Block Event Center
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Event staff
- Lighting/Sound
- Pet friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Self parking - paid
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Barware
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Lighting
- Linens
- Sound / AV
- Standard Chairs
Preferred vendors of Day Block Event Center
Caterer
Day Block Brewing Company
Minneapolis, MN
The price for the space will vary between $1,000 - $5,000 depending on the day of the event and the number of guests you plan on hosting. Visit our pricing page on our website www.dayblock.com/pricing for more information.
In order to secure the date you wish to hold your event, you must make a non-refundable date-hold deposit, which is 50% of the room rental fee.
The security deposit is $500, and it is due 120 days prior to the date of your event.
The date-hold deposit will be due when you reserve the space. The security deposit and remainder of the room rental fees will be due 120 days prior to the date of your event.
Unfortunately we are unable to refund any charges if the event is cancelled within 120 days of the event. If the event is cancelled more than 120 days before the event, 50% of the rental amount will be refunded. In addition, expenses incurred necessary to produce your event may not be refunded, or may not be refunded in full if cost have been incurred toward that obligation.
We are currently booking into 2023.
We accept cash, check or a credit card. We currently accept the following cards: VISA, MasterCard, AmericanExpress, Discover. (Please note: a 4% fee will be added to all credit card transactions.)
There are no food and beverage minimums*. You are welcome to select an outside caterer (with Day Block's approval). Outside catering fees may apply. Conveniently located on the 1st floor, Day Block Brewing Company has catering and beverage services. *Day Block Brewing Company Catering may require minimums. Please contact us for more information.
May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Please note: Our prices do not change with the seasons.
January, February, March, April, and December. Please note: Our prices do not change with the seasons.
No. If you would like to provide or sell alcohol at your event, Day Block Brewing Company's beverage service will need to be utilized. This service provides a large selection of beer, wine, and spirits sure to satisfy any palate.
Please contact us about nearby parking options.
Yes, we are an ADA certified building. We have elevator access to the second floor event space.
The space can hold up to 250 guests. However, if you are planning on having sit-down meal service (with tables and chairs) the maximum guest capacity is about 200.
Weekend rentals have access at 10 am on the day of the event (earlier access fees apply). Weekday rental times may vary.
Yes you may, but they must be a licensed and insured vendor and approved by Day Block management. Outside catering fees may apply. These fees cover overhead working with outside vendors to ensure your event runs smoothly.
The Day Block building can easily accommodate transforming a room quickly. Many couples have had their wedding ceremonies in the East Room and scheduled a cocktail hour in the South Room while the East Room was set-up for a reception. Please ask your caterer if they can provide this service.
Any decorations you would like to keep and/or equipment brought in by either you or an outside vendor must be removed immediately following the event unless other arrangements have been made with Day Block Management.
The event itself can last up to 8 hours, set up time is not included in the 8 hours. All music needs to be off at 11pm and the event itself must be over by midnight. It is understood that your event may be shorter that 8 hours.
Music must end by 11 PM, however this doesn't mean your party has to stop there! If you are still within the 8 hour rental agreement, you and your guests may continue to enjoy the space.
- Please do not hang any decorations from the electrical equipment, electrical conduit, water pipes or air ducts. - Adhesives may be used to affix décor on the walls. If the walls become damaged, we will have to consider this when returning your security deposit. - If you are decorating with tea lights, they must be enclosed in glass. We ask that you have all other candles approved by management.
Yes, we have tables and chairs available. We currently have: Twenty 60-inch round tables Ten 48-inch round tables Ten 24-inch round cocktail tables Twenty 96-inch rectangular banquet tables 200+ black chairs
You may bring in your own tables and chairs, or rent them from a vendor. However, due to the wear and tear on walls, doors and the elevator, we must charge a $250 fee.
This depends on what you have booked and on which day. If your event is scheduled for a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, it will be the only event. If it is held Monday-Thursday and you did not rent out the entire floor, it is possible another event may be held in one of the other rooms.
We have overhead speakers included in the rental that may be used for ambiance music/ceremonies. We also have projector/screen, microphones and speakers for rent. Contact us for more information.
You (and your caterer) are responsible for removing items you brought in and would like to keep at the end of the event. All items must be off tables and all trash must be removed–either disposed of in the dumpsters in the parking lot or offsite. Failure to remove trash may incur an additional charge or loss of deposit.
We have wine barrels that can be used to add a festive touch to your event. Additionally, we offer a variety of lighting packages to make your event shine.
You can schedule an in-person tour by calling our office @ 612.333.2606 or going to this link: https://meetings.hubspot.com/dbec
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