Celebrate your love in our Mankato wedding venue

With up to 10,000 square feet of customizable event space, the Country Inn & Suites, Mankato Hotel and Conference Center, MN offers an ideal venue for both large-scale and intimate weddings. Our professional event coordinator and catering team will be there every step of the way to ensure that your big day is everything you envision, giving you and your guests a day to remember. Contact us to learn more about our unique wedding and Groom’s Dinner packages.

Need affordable accommodations for out-of-town friends and family members? Upon booking your reception, a block of rooms will be set aside in your name for wedding guests at a discounted rate. These rates are valid 30 days prior to check-in.

Please note that a security guard fee will be charged for every 100 guests attending the wedding. Taxes and service charges (20%) also apply to each of the package options below. Food and beverage selections, a final head count, and 90% of the final bill are due 10 days prior to your event.

For additional information or to set up a tour, contact our sales department.

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Saturday wedding package

Make your dream wedding a reality with our standard package.

This package includes:

  • Seating for up to 350 guests
  • Complimentary whirlpool suite for the newlyweds for one night (when 20 guest rooms are booked)
  • Complimentary food tasting
  • Waived ceremony fee
  • Discounted rates and a room block for guests
  • Personalized web page with rates and other event details
  • Customized room setup
  • Use of HDMI projectors and projection screens
  • Tablecloths and skirting
  • White or black linens
  • Head table staging
  • Use of ballroom from 8 am to 12:30 am
  • 16 ft x 20 ft dance floor
  • Use of easels and additional tables
  • Complimentary cake service
  • Overnight wedding gift storage and complimentary event space for next day gift opening
  • Free parking
  • Setup/cleanup

This package costs USD 2,500 with a USD 6,000 food and beverage minimum. A nonrefundable deposit of USD 1,000 is due at contract signing to reserve the space. This deposit will be applied toward the final bill.

Friday wedding package

Want to extend your wedding weekend? Opt for our Friday package.

This package includes:

  • Seating for up to 350 guests
  • Reduced food and beverage minimum
  • One complimentary late-night snack (feeds 25, up to a USD 104 value)
  • Complimentary soda for the entire reception
  • Complimentary champagne toast for the head table and parents’ table
  • Complimentary whirlpool suite for the newlyweds for one night
  • Discounted rates and block of rooms for guests
  • Personalized web page with rates and other event details
  • Customized room setup
  • Complimentary space with booked rehearsal dinner
  • Use of HDMI projector and projector screen
  • White or black linens
  • Use of ballroom from 8 am to 12:30 am
  • Head table staging
  • 16 ft x 20 ft dance floor
  • Use of easels and additional tables
  • Complimentary cake service
  • Overnight wedding gift storage and use of event space for next-day gift opening
  • Free parking

This package costs USD 2,000 with a USD 3,000 food and beverage minimum. A nonrefundable deposit of USD 1,000 is due at contract signing to reserve the space. This deposit will be applied toward the final bill. Discounted rates are available for blocks of 10 or more guest rooms.

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Sunday–Thursday wedding package

Our weekday package offers an affordable alternative to weekend weddings without compromising on your experience.

This package includes:

  • Seating for up to 350 guests
  • Complimentary use of event space with booked rehearsal dinner during the week
  • No food and beverage minimum
  • Two complimentary late-night snacks (each feeds 25, up to a USD 104 value per snack)
  • Complimentary soda for the entire reception
  • Complimentary champagne toast for the head table and parents’ table
  • Complimentary suite for the newlyweds for two nights
  • Personalized web page with rates and other event details
  • One complimentary guest room for every 20 rooms confirmed
  • Customized room setup
  • Use of HDMI projector and projection screen
  • White or black linens
  • Use of ballroom from 8 am to 12:30 am
  • Head table staging
  • 16 ft x 20 ft dance floor
  • Use of easels and additional tables
  • Complimentary cake service
  • Overnight wedding gift storage and use of event space for next-day gift opening
  • Free parking

This package costs USD 1,500 and has no food and beverage minimum. A nonrefundable deposit of USD 1,000 is due at contract signing to reserve the space. This deposit will be applied toward the final bill. Discounted rates are available for blocks of 10 or more guest rooms.

Groom’s Dinner

Before you tie the knot, enjoy our delicious Groom’s Dinner outside on either our front or back patio.

This package includes:

  • Discounted rate on a private dinner with seating for up to 40 on one of our outdoor patios
  • Signature Groom’s Dinner menu prepared by our in-house catering team
  • Banquet servers
  • Two complimentary bottles of wine served at Groom’s Dinner
  • A block of guest rooms at a special discounted rate
  • Complimentary king suite for the newlyweds on their wedding night when 20 rooms are booked

Please note:

  • This promotion does not include the wedding ceremony or reception.
  • Pricing for the event space varies depending on amount of space needed, day of the week, or availability.
  • The option to have the dinner indoors depends on the availability of on-site event space.
  • Due to Minnesota Department of Health regulations, the Country Inn & Suites must prepare food and beverages consumed on the premises. In addition, the Minnesota Department of Health regulations prohibit guests from taking home extra food or beverages.
  • To receive this promotion, both the Groom’s Dinner and room block must be booked at this property.
  • Prices do not include city and state taxes or taxable service charges.
  • Prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations.

Signature Groom’s Dinner menu

Hors D’oeuvres Galore Spread - USD 400
Recommended for up to 25 people

Boneless wings served with ranch or blue cheese: Buffalo, sweet Thai chili, or char-style

Fiesta dips: Tortilla chips with salsa and queso

Meatballs: Swedish, Italian, or BBQ

Fresh fruit or vegetable display

Cocktail sandwiches: Assortment of breads filled with turkey, ham, or roast beef and an herb butter spread

Ice bath of assorted soft drinks and water service

Deli Bar - USD 18 per person
Requires 20 person minimum

Build-your-own deli sandwich with:

  • Turkey, ham, and roast beef
  • Cheddar and Swiss cheese
  • Sandwich condiments and accompaniments
  • Assorted fresh breads

Fresh garden salad with choice of dressing
Kettle chips
Pasta salad
Ice bath of assorted soft drinks and water service

Backyard Buffet - USD 20 per person
Requires 20 person minimum

Hamburgers with a spread of cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pickles, and assorted condiments
House-made baked beans
Kettle chips
Garden salad with choice of dressing
Ice bath of assorted soft drinks and water service

Beverages Add-on

Ice bath of beer, seltzers, energy drinks: USD 5–6 each
1.75ml bottle of wine: USD 30 each
Gallon of coffee: USD 18
Gallon of fruit punch: USD 16

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