All venue coordinators have favorite vendors that they like to work with. And chances are, those favorite vendors are familiar with the space and know what works best in terms of lighting and other logistics. You may have your preferred vendors and that’s great. At the Braham Event Center, I love getting to work with new wedding pros that I have yet to meet, but if couples ask for suggestions, I am always ready with the vendors that I know can make things a breeze, and that consistently deliver a great experience for couples at our venue. For a list of my favorite vendors, see below!
Photographers:
You can't go wrong with these amazing photographers! Hand picked from our previous wedding couples...
Videographer:
Britt is a Minnesota native, returning to the Twin Cities area from South Dakota. He has plenty of experience with wedding videography. Check out his website and reviews!
Britt Nelson Video - Britt, (507) 308-4900
Floral:
Connie’s Braham Country Floral has been a long time gem in Braham. You name it, she can do it, and she takes care of everything!
Braham Country Floral - Connie, (320) 396-2188
Cambridge Floral - Lezlie, (763) 689-2040
Chairs & Chair Covers:
Although we provide chairs (and tables) in our rental package, some couples have opted to rent cute chairs and have them delivered to the center. Other couples have rented spandex chair covers. You can find all kinds of companies in the metro area, but below are two companies that we have enjoyed working with.
Rudy’s Event Rentals (chairs & other items)
Encore Events - Yvonne, (651) 829-1281
Ceiling Drapery, Linens & Decor:
Yvonne with Encore Events is fantastic! She drapes ceilings in ballrooms and venues across Minneapolis and St. Paul and happily makes the trek up to our center as well. Our ceiling is higher than most venues, and she handles it with ease. Give her a call and she will talk through all ideas and details. Yvonne also has decor and linens for rent.
Encore Events - Yvonne, (651) 829-1281
Bridal Suite Makeover:
Dream Day Dressing Rooms is amazing! You can see some of their work on their webpage. They will makeover our library into the bridal suite of your dreams, perfect for getting ready and candid photos with your girls. Reach out to them with your vision, and they will circle back to us to set it up for your wedding day.
Dream Day Dressing Rooms - (612) 361-1361
Desserts:
These are some of our local favorites!
Rush City Bakery - (612) 332-8933
Bake Them Happy - (614) 256-4755
Lodging nearby:
Airbnb Super Host Zach and Julie- cute cabin on Rush Lake for the special couple!
Area Restaurants for Rehearsal Dinners:
Leader Restaurant - Cambridge - 763-689-5600
North Folk Winery - Stark - (651) 674-7548
Outside Caterers:
Our on-site Kathy's Kitchen provides meals for the majority of our events, but we have a few area caterers that we love to work with. Click on any listed below.
Union Grill- Mora-320-679-1162
Granny May's - Isanti - (612) 850-8215
LeFabvre Catering - Cambridge - (763) 221-6011
Wedding Transportation:
Mary Ann's Tours - (651) 674-7548. Mary Ann's Tours, based out of North Branch, offers high quality transportation for your wedding party or wedding guests. They can provide a customized quote based on your hotel locations and preferred hours of service, and can answer questions or walk you through some options.
Stark Transportation Co. - (320) 465-1434