Whether your wedding is large or small, formal or casual, St. Olaf College offers lovely venues and services to help make it memorable.

During the summer and a couple academic breaks, you may choose a traditional setting in Boe Memorial Chapel, with its magnificent stained glass windows and organ or other wedding venues including the elegantly appointed Urness Recital Hall and Studio A. Our picturesque hilltop setting with gardens, courtyard and memorial chime tower is ideal for outdoor weddings and receptions.

At St. Olaf you are free to select your own celebrants, musicians and florist.

Receptions, Dinners, Showers, and Brunches

Buntrock Commons, connected to Boe Memorial Chapel by enclosed walkway, has several attractive venues for wedding-related events. The Black and Gold Ballroom is a lovely space for your rehearsal dinner, reception, dinner or dance. These adjustable rooms comfortably accommodate 40 to 350 guests. The elegant Valhalla and Trollhaugen rooms seat 96 and 112, respectively. When combined, they seat up to 200 guests.

Custom Catering by Bon Appétit

The Bon Appétit catering manager will work with you to create a menu that reflects your style and budget.
Bon Appétit can take care of all your wedding-related events:

• bridal shower
• rehearsal dinner
• lunch or snacks for the wedding party
• reception
• post-wedding gift opening
• family brunch

For the comfort and safety of your guests, no alcoholic beverages are permitted on campus. Bon Appétit offers fine non-alcoholic wines and beers, including sparkling wines suitable for toasting. Samples are available on request.

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