Weddings
Atwood Memorial Center Wedding Package
We believe that every event has its own personality and should be treated that way! We are dedicated to making sure your vision comes to life and are committed to meeting your needs with unparalleled service! Wedding package includes the following items:
Included in AMC Wedding Package - $3,000- Ballroom for Reception
- Tables & Chairs
- LCD Projector
- (5) Screens
- Sound & Lighting with AV Technician
- Staging & Backdrop for Bridal Party Head Table
- Wireless Handheld Microphone
- Display Table for Cake, Gifts & Guest Book
- Dressing/Storage Rooms: Columbine, Lotus and Iris
- Parking for All Guests
Our wedding package does not include decorations, DJ service or catering. All food and beverage must go through Huskies Dining.
St. Cloud State University has a variety of spaces for a ceremony and reception:
- Ballroom: A 12,000 square-foot ballroom with a wood floor that can accommodate weddings with 500 or more guests. The ballroom also works well for smaller weddings that prefer to have a dance and meal in the same venue.
- Cascade Room: At almost 3,000 square-feet, this room can accommodate smaller sit-down receptions with up to 192 guests. This elegant second level room has stunning maple wood walls and large windows overlooking the campus.
- Additional venues: We have rooms of various sizes that can be used for your wedding and reception. Our venues can be booked any time of the year, but our larger rooms are generally more available during the summer months.
- The Underground: is a great place for your wedding or organization's special event to make it stand out from your typical wedding and event space. You can rent lanes for bowling or rent the space for billiards and table tennis! Take your event to the next level by adding in this unique option!
Reservations and Insurance
You can use our simple online room request form to make your reservation. Room details for each room can also be found on the Atwood room details page. Contact Dana Randt at (320) 308-2075 or dana.randt@stcloudstate.edu with questions.
Insurance
Event insurance is required to host a wedding at Atwood. The required Certificate of Liability should state General Liability coverage terms equal to or greater than $1,000,000.00 coverage per occurrence as well as $1,000,000.00. Insurance can be completed through TULIP. Please fill out online form. Once the transaction is completed, copies of the application and certificate of insurance will be emailed to dana.randt@stcloudststate.edu
Catering
All food & beverage served must be provided by Huskies Dining. Huskies Dining team of catering professionals can assist you with planning every aspect. The team has designed a variety of menus to fit a wide range of tastes and budgets, including regional ingredients, university favorites and specialty items. Huskies Dining will create the menu you want.
For menus & pricing, visit their website or contact their catering manager.
Katey Brion
Huskies Dining Catering Director
St. Cloud State University
catering@stcloudstate.edu
320-308-4295
Cakes
You are allowed to bring your own wedding cake. Huskies Dining can slo provide wedding cakes. They can also provide cake cutters for an additional fee.
Parking
St. Cloud State has plenty of parking options. A 500-space parking ramp is located just west of Atwood Memorial Center as well as surface lots close to Atwood Memorial Center. Street parking is allowed on some city streets (restrictions are posted). Check the visitor parking page for more information and directions.
Decorations
The Conference and Scheduling Office will work with you to establish a time for you to access the room for decorations. Our staff will work with any professional decorator if you choose to hire one.
Candles are allowed, but the flame must be contained in a glass or fireproof container that will collect the wax and be as least as high as the flame. NO Glitter, confetti, fog machines or pyrotechnics allowed in the building.
Decorations must be removed at the end of the event unless special arrangements are made with the Conference and Scheduling Office.
Table cloths and skirting can be requested with any catering order. Other tables such as a gift table(s) can be skirted and covered by request for no additional charge from Atwood. Atwood tables (round) are 60-inches wide and can accommodate 6-8 guests.
Technical equipment
There is no additional cost for the use of our built in equipment such as microphones, house sounds system, dimmable lighting and internet access. AV Technician is required for the use of the Ballroom.
Guests are encouraged to bring their own technical equipment or hire a DJ for the music and entertainment for their event.
Event day staff
Our professional scheduling staff will work with you to schedule and make arrangements for the room setup. The day of the event a Building Manager will be in the building for the entire time.
The catering staff will also have a catering manager on site.
Trained Public Safety officers are available on campus 24/7 to assist with any emergencies. SCSU Public Safety (24-hour service) 320-308-3333
Accessibility
For more information contact Dana Randt at (320) 308-2075 or dana.randt@stcloudstate.edu.