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Venue Reviews - Weddings in Minnesota Amphitheaters
Carlson Towers Carlson Towers in Minnetonka, Minnesota, with its soaring architecture and rolling landscape, has caught the eyes of many residents, but few brides-to-be have discovered the stunning outdoor wedding options behind those green slopes. Carlson Towers offers a Roman-style amphitheater surrounded by a spring-fed lake, with a marble arena for wedding guests. It’s easy to get to the Towers because it’s a  t the
intersection of major highways
I-394 and I-494, but even commuters that drive past the Towers each day
usually have no idea that a gorgeous lake and rotunda are nearby. The
lake is set in a valley, so it feels completely isolated. While
standing there, it’s impossible to tell you’re in the middle of a big
city.Having a wedding processional is an absolute must for the bride who chooses the Carlson Towers. A majestic processional down the amphitheater’s main stairway provides a breathtaking entrance for the bride and her attendants. Don’t worry about being seen before the ceremony – the Carlson Towers has a staging room for preparation, and the walled terrace behind the amphitheater ensures that guests will not glimpse the bride before her grand appearance. 
Ceremony
flowers are highly recommended for this grand outdoor tableau
because they add vibrancy and color to the lush natural greenery.
Colorful blooms transform the scene from a place of quiet contemplation
into a panorama of grand and vivid splendor. Be sure to bring a parasol
for grandma, though – the amphitheater provides no shade for those who
might need a little extra protection!After the wedding ceremony, the Carlson Towers' terrace provides a perfect spot for the receiving line. The bride and groom can greet their guests before ushers direct them to the cocktail-hour site, which is mere steps away. When guests enter the adjacent rotunda, they’ll discover a breathtakingly beautiful indoor fountain, soaring columns, and marble floors. The rotunda can host up to 180 guests, with catering provided by the exceptional Bon Appétit. Here's their gorgeous brochure, which explains many of their options for weddings. The rental fee for a wedding ceremony and reception in the Carlson Towers amphitheater and rotunda is $3,500. Call 763-212-1448 to inquire about their availability. Centennial Lakes  Further to the south, Centennial Lakes in
Edina also offers a
spectacular outdoor wedding option, hidden right in the heart of the
city. Low hills surround the park, creating a feeling of cozy
isolation, but tall buildings in the distance provide an exciting
preview of the upcoming reception. Centennial
Lakes’ outdoor wedding
site combines the best aspects of nature and city life, with a ten-acre
lake, a walking path around the shoreline, and an outdoor amphitheater.
The Centennial Lakes
Amphitheater sports a covering for the wedding
party, which keeps the ceremony shady and cool. Half the lake is roped
off, providing complete privacy for the wedding, while model sailboat
races and a lawn bowling green on the distant side of the lake add a
charming touch to the event.The gentle hills surrounding the Centennial Lakes Amphitheater provide privacy for the bride and wedding party as they prepare for the processional. For the most dramatic effect, the bride and her attendants should sweep down the aisle from one side of the amphitheater while the groom and his attendants enter from the other side. Their guests, seated in a combination of rounded amphitheater seats and provided wooden chairs, will be surprised and delighted by this grand simultaneous entrance.  Setting up the receiving line right
after the ceremony, rather than
waiting until the reception, is a must-do for outdoor weddings at
Centennial
Lakes.
The wedding couple and their parents can assemble in
front of the low brick wall by the water’s edge, with the lake
providing a gorgeous backdrop for the bride and groom’s greeting.Don’t forget to tell your limousine driver to wait for you behind Centennial Lakes' southern hills! While guests use the convenient west-side parking lot, the bride, groom, and wedding party can make their own private getaway behind these southern hills, either for pictures, private celebrating, or simply for a hassle-free ride to the reception. To rent the Centennial Lakes for a wedding ceremony and reception, including the Amphitheater plus the Fireside and Parlor Rooms, is $1,075. Centennial Lakes' phone number is 952-832-6789; ask for Laura Fulton. Millenium Garden  With
Minnesota’s ten thousand lakes, it's nice to include one if you're
having an outdoor wedding. The Millennium
Garden at the Plymouth Creek
Center utilizes their lake in a very different way than the previous
two wedding sites. Unlike the others, the Millennium Garden is
set on a
flat, grassy plain and features a backdrop of trees with a beautiful
pond on the right extending as far as the eye can see. The Garden’s
gates and flowerbeds form the other two borders of ceremony space,
creating a location of beautiful contrast: The woods and ponds on the
north side are reminiscent of a North Woods lake, while the south side
resembles an old-world English garden. The focal point of the Millennium
Garden is its splendid wooden
pergola, which creates a welcoming, open background for guests entering
the site. For wedding ceremonies at the Millennium Garden,
the Plymouth
Creek Center sets up rows of white wooden chairs on the lush, perfectly
manicured lawn. Guests can relax with their feet directly on the soft
grass.Presentation is everything at a wedding, so for the most dramatic effect be sure to instruct your guests to proceed from the parking lot directly to the Garden on their left, rather than through the Center on their right. This way, your guests will go down the valley and straight into the magnificent Garden. After the wedding ceremony, you'll want to set up your receiving line just outside the Millennium Garden’s gates, so your guests can clearly see their next destination: the Plymouth Creek Center’s gorgeous reception facility. When guests arrive at the Center, they’ll be greeted by the Plymouth Room’s huge north-facing windows, which offer a spectacular view of the ponds. The combination of the lush Millennium Garden and luxurious Plymouth Creek Center reception hall will add a magical feel to your special day. Click here for an amazing 360-degree view of the Millenium Garden. More videos are at this site. Renting the Plymouth Creek Center and the Millenium Garden for a wedding ceremony and reception is $1,645. Their phone number is 763-509-5290.
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