Wedding Dashboard

Frequently Asked Questions

Venue Logistics

  • Yes, tables and chairs are included in our main reception venues.

    Blacksmith Main: 45 farmhouse tables, 10 plastic round banquet tables (no linens), 10 cocktail tables (no linens), and up to 300 gold chiavari chairs.

    Luminary: 20 farmhouse tables, 10 cocktail tables (no linens), and up to 150 white chiavari chairs.

  • Our farmhouse tables are 8’ long by 3’ wide and we recommend sitting four people along each side of the table for a total of 8 people per table. Our plastic round tables are 60” rounds that require a 120” linen (not provided). We recommend seating 6-8 people at a round table.

  • Your setup time starts at the beginning of your contracted rental time.

  • We require everything out of the space at the end of your contracted rental time.

  • At a minimum of at least 1 hour before your ceremony.

  • No, we do not currently offer additional set up / clean up time blocks.

  • Yes. Someone will be onsite to unlock and lock up and be a point of contact if you have any venue related questions. Please text our office at 218-270-8113.

  • You are welcome on the outside property of Northern Pacific Center as well as inside your rented areas.

  • Yes, we do require all couples and events to acquire event insurance. Please see your contract for more details.

  • Below you will find listed our CC/ACH form, details form, foundry form, and getting ready suite form all are required to be filled out 30 days prior to your wedding date.

  • Yes, you are responsible for the clean up of anything you bring into the venue space. For example, personal belongings, table decorations, florals, candles, escort cards, favors, signage etc. Our Clocktower Hospitality catering team will take care of all food and beverage clean up.

  • No, for liability reasons we cannot provide a ladder. You or your vendor may bring in their own ladder.

  • Glassware included through dinner service then retires to high quality disposable ware. Keg drinks served in disposable for whole duration of event.

    Bartenders will stop serving in glassware once dinner is completed. Our catering team will remove glassware from tables after drinks are consumed. Any remaining glassware left on tables will be collected throughout the night after drinks are consumed.

Vendors & Planning

  • No, we do not offer planning services. We have an onsite venue representative to unlock/lock the venue on the wedding day. We do not include services or equipment to plan, coordinate, set-up, perform/conduct, or tear-down after the event.

  • No, we provide multiple bar options for your event through Clocktower Hospitality to reach your goals. Included in our getting ready suites is an assortment of complimentary drinks and snacks, stocked for your rental.

  • Please contact Grace at grace@northernpacificcenter.com

  • We do not include any audio or visual equipment.

  • We do not include any table linens.

  • Yes, you can use an outside vendor for dessert items.

  • No, we have an exclusive onsite food and beverage division that we require.

  • Rehearsal dinner spaces can be rented separately based on availability at 30 days before your wedding date.

  • We do not require a coordinator, but we recommend one! Let us know if you need any vendor recommendations.

Payments, Policies, Details

  • Check, card, or bank transfer payments work best for us. Please make check payments make payable to NP Events.

    Mail To:

    Northern Pacific Center

    BOX 5 West

    1511 Northern Pacific Road

    Brainerd, MN 56401

  • Our catering team needs your final guest count numbers at 12 days before the event.

  • Unfortunately we do not offer refunds. Your non refundable retainer secures the date you booked.

  • Camping and overnight stays are not allowed onsite by the renting tenant or any of their guests. This includes daytime camping, in tents, ice fish houses, trailers, RVs, trucks, etc. No sleeping in your car or vehicle of any kind overnight. Violators will be towed at the vehicle owner's expense.

  • No, we do not offer seasonal rates.

  • No, you will not need to check in when you arrive. We will have the spaces unlocked at the start of your contracted rental time.

  • We ask that you retrieve all of your belongings by the end of your contracted rental time. We include an 8 hour time frame for the getting ready suites and all belongings must be removed at the end of the eight hours. We do not have a separate space to keep belongings.

  • At least 30 days before your event.

  • Yes, we do allow your guests to park overnight and come back the next day.

  • All candles used in weddings must be placed in constrained glass containers. These containers should be tall enough to protect the flame from any surrounding decorations. 

     

    This update aligns with the Minnesota fire code regulations and aims to prevent accidental fires, ensuring a safe environment for you and your guests. We have had incidents in the past where unprotected candles led to unintended fires, and it is important to us to avoid any risks on your special day.

  • No, we do not allow cold sparks or haze/fog of any kind in the spaces.

  • No, we do not allow any confetti of any kind or streamer poppers.

    We do allow floral petals during the ceremony to be dropped, but we require them to be fully cleaned up after the ceremony is complete.

  • No, we do not include any day before access into the venues.

  • No fireworks may be used on the property. Sparklers can be used but must be completed outdoors before 10:30 pm and at least 10ft away from the building. Please dispose of burnt sparklers appropriately.  

Files & Forms

Pricing Information

Blacksmith Main Pricing

  • $7,200

  • $7,995

  • $7,700

  • $8,495

  • All Within Blacksmith Main: $1,000 (200 guests or less.)

    Luminary Ceremony: $2,995

    (300 guests or less.)

    Two South Ceremony: $2,995 (Not fully temperature controlled.)

    Three Main Space: $1,000 (Not temperature controlled.)

  • Luminary: $2,995

    (300 guests or less.)

    Three Main Space: $2,995

    (Not temperature controlled.)

    Two South Ceremony: $2,995

    (Not fully temperature controlled.)

  • A taxable 20% service fee is added to the entire invoice.

    Holiday dates are priced at our Saturday pricing with an additional $2,500.

    To reserve a date we require a signed contract and paid retainer. The retainer is 50% of the venue rental fees. The other remaining balances are due 30 days before the wedding.

2025-2026

Two South Pricing

  • $11,995

  • $12,995

  • A taxable 20% service fee is added to the entire invoice.

    Holiday dates are priced at our Saturday pricing with an additional $2,500.

    To reserve a date we require a signed contract and paid retainer. The retainer is 50% of the venue rental fees. The other remaining balances are due 30 days before the wedding.

2025-2026

  • 9 AM - Midnight Reception Rental Time, 1 AM Tear Down

  • Tables and chairs included for your entire guest count.

    Ample on-site parking and directional signage.

  • Two getting ready suite rentals for eight-hour time frames with stocked mini bar and snacks.

  • Furniture vignette rental from our Foundry Collection.

    String lighting and stationary chandeliers.

  • Gorgeous outdoor patio space.

    47 aces of outdoor photography space.

  • Commercial grade high-speed WiFi

Enjoy Access To:

  • Golf Cart

    Fire Pit

  • Linens

    Lounge Furniture

    Indoor/Outdoor Portable Bars

    Tabletop Decor

    Upgradeabe Chair Rentals

  • Lawn Games

  • Host your rehearsal dinner with us! More information coming soon.

Rental Options