Friday, August 19, 2011

Elm Creek

The 2nd venue I will highlight is the Elm Creek Park and Chalet. This venue is in Maple Grove and has much to offer a couple. There are fields, gardens, a nice shaded path with high trees, and a bridge.






The Chalet is available April–October. An all day rental is 10:00 AM–Midnight. The Chalet is only open during the time of the reservation and food and decoration may only be set up within the rental period. Reservation fees exclude sales tax.






Monday–Thursday (full day): $850
Monday–Thursday (10 AM-4 PM or 4 PM-11 PM, no weddings): $600

Friday–Sunday & Holidays: $1,500


You will have to use their approved list of caterers, but its a green venue which is kind of cool.


It is a designated Green Gatherings facility. That means you are requiredto use reusable dinnerware, tablecloths, napkins and/or compostable substitutes.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Welcome! Millenium Gardens and Plymouth Creek Center



Welcome MN Brides. I am a Twin Cities Photographer who wants to make the search for a venue a bit more friendly. Often times Ill tell clients about places Ive worked and they have never heard of them. On so many occasions I have heard "How is a bride ever to find these places?" So Im hoping to assist by starting with a list of venues I have worked and gradual grow the list over time. Feel free to email me your venue if you do not see it listed.



I will start with the Millenium Gardens and Plymouth Creek Center in Plymouth, MN.





There is a wide variety of locations to take photos at the Millenium Gardens, beautiful gardens, paths through the woods, and a covered bridge among other things.

You can rent just the garden or both the garden and the Plymouth Creek Center.



Garden rental includes the use of a sound system with a microphone. Electrical outlets are available throughout the garden. Rental price does not include chairs, tables or tents. All amenities and photos for the event must be delivered, set-up, and taken down within the three hour rental time. There is room for up to 300 chairs arranged audience style.



For wedding ceremonies, you are entitled to a free one-hour rehearsal on the Wednesday or Thursday prior to your wedding. Rehearsals will be posted in the garden marquee. Your rehearsal does not include indoor space.



2011-2012 Rates


$355 + tax for Plymouth Residents & Plymouth Non-Profit Groups
$410 + tax for Plymouth Corporations
$475 + tax for Non-Residents
Non-refundable rental fee is due at the time of application.



Chairs must be rented through the PCC exclusive vendor.



Deposit: A $300 damage deposit is due 2 weeks prior to the event.



RENTAL TIMES:
Friday 3pm—6pm
Saturday 11am—2pm & 3pm– 6pm
Sunday 11am—2pm & 3pm—6pm.
Saturday and Sunday 3—6pm times are reserved for those booking both the Full Plymouth Room and Garden.



For the Plymouth Creek Center:





Full Plymouth Room (plus $300 damage deposit)



Seating up to 352 at round tables (8 per table) or up to 400 audience style (This is Non resident pricing only. You can find additional pricing at the link above)



Monday - Thursday (up to 6 hours) $645
Friday, Saturday, Holidays (up to 6 hours) $1255
Sunday (up to 6 hours) $810
Additional Hours $125