Minneapolis City Hall & Hennepin County Courthouse

Step back in time and experience the stunning beauty of the historic Minneapolis City Hall & Hennepin County Courthouse.

This 110-year-old building is an architectural treasure, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and designed by Long & Kees Architects. It is adorned with a five-story Rotunda, stained glass windows , a clock tower that rivals Big Ben, and a statue carved of marble from Carrara quarries used by Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. The City Hall and Courthouse is a location that will fit your needs and a design that will make your wedding day memorable.

Site amenities include:

Banquet facilities for up to 300 guests
Outstanding in-house catering menus
Exceptional photo opportunities
Nearby parking ramps with affordable rates
Exclusive space use the day of your event
Rental Wednesday through Sunday
Smoke-free building
Fully accessible building
Wedding party changing room
Direct access to Light Rail Transit

Rental Rates

Wednesday/Thursday $1000

Friday $1600

Saturday/ Holidays* $2000

Sunday $1400

*Holidays include New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, the Sunday of Labor Day weekend, Labor Day, and the Friday after Thanksgiving. Rentals are not available on Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Rental includes the use of 275 white chairs, 35-60” round tables, 6-6’ rectangular tables, 6-8’ rectangular tables, 60” half-round table, set up and take down of tables & chairs, and a facility event coordinator on site during the event.

Additional Services

Our on-site staff will work closely with you to make your wedding day everything you envision and a memory you will always cherish. We offer additional services to make your day care-free.

Damage Deposit - $500

Change Over Fee - $500 - Required for events involving both a ceremony and reception

Cocktail Tables - $12.50/ea - Available upon request. Cost includes set up.

Sound System - $200 - Available upon request. Cost includes set up.

LCD Projector - $100 - Available upon request. Cost includes set up.

Security - $50/hour (minimum 4 hours) - Service is required for events with dancing, alcohol, or over 50 guests in attendance.

Fire Watch - $50/hour (minimum 4 hours) - Required when candles are used for decoration, except when used as part of a religious ceremony, or any use of open flame, including sterno or other food heating devices using flame.

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