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Outstanding accommodations and services to plan a memorable event. Offering convenient access to first-class attractions, vibrant restaurants, and world-class shopping.
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Need help providing guests with event details, planning and scheduling tours and pre/post event activities or gathering free attendance boosters? Call on our Convention Services professionals for personal service and assistance.
Event Services
Contact Convention services: 866-435-7425 or send us an email.
PLANNING A SUCCESSFUL WEDDING
Reception Space & Services
Whether you’re planning a wedding with 50 or 300 guests, Bloomington has over 35 hotels and over 7,500 rooms that can accommodate your wedding reception. Our hotels offer state-of-the-art reception and ceremony facilities, comprehensive amenities and impeccable service and staff. For your convenience, most Bloomington hotels provide free shuttle service to and from the airport and free transportation to Mall of America®, as well as free parking for your guests. The Bloomington CVB will help you find the perfect location for your special day. Plus, our Convention Services Coordinator can provide your attendees with location information and discounts for area attractions and restaurants.
Submit an RFP through our complimentary service to receive proposals from Bloomington hotels.
A Bloomington Wedding Checklist
- Check in to your chosen Bloomington hotel
- Visit your wedding facility
- Follow up with your limousine company
- Call your florist to confirm delivery of your flowers
- Stop in one of the many beauty salons inside Mall of America® for a run through of your hair style
- Pick up your Bridesmaids and Groomsman gifts at Things Remembered in Mall of America
- Get your makeup done at MAC Cosmetics inside Mall of America
- Pick out your garter belt and jewelry at the Chapel of Love in Mall of America
- Review the Grooms Dinner menu at Crave in Mall of America
- Pick up a new fragrance for the big day at Nordstrom inside Mall of America
- Pick up the tuxes at MW Tux in Mall of America
Planner Resources
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Chapel of Love
The Chapel of Love is a quaint, wedding chapel where beautiful wedding ceremonies are performed. We also have a bridal boutique featuring affordable bridal gowns priced at $599 or less.
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Twin City Bridal
The most complete resource for your wedding planning! Visit our website to find local wedding experts, find upcoming events, get a free copy of The Wedding Directory™ and find out about The Wedding Fair™.
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The Knot
The Knot is a great website for the one-stop wedding planning solution.From wedding fashions to honeymoon ideas, The Knot is a great resource for all your wedding needs!
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Destination Bloomington Visitor Guide
If you are looking to visit Bloomington and the Minneapolis / St. Paul metropolitan area, this guide will help you get the most from your stay.
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Client Services Provided by the Bloomington CVB
We are dedicated to making your experience in Bloomington a success. When planning your meeting, the Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau can provide services that make your job easier.
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Terms To Know
This resource provides a comprehensive list of terms used in the meeting planning industry. Don’t be left scratching your head wondering what Lanyard, Mutual Indemnification or Router mean. Check out this term list for everything you’ll want to know.
PROMOTE YOUR EVENT
Convenient Promotion of Your Event
Book an event with a Bloomington hotel and we will create a customized Web page for your event. Then, your attendees can get details about the event online anytime, including location & time, accommodations, special rates, maps, and an event agenda.
How Does it Work?
- Book an event at one of Bloomington’s over 35 hotels.
- Provide the Bloomington’s Convention Services with all the information for your event.
- The Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau creates your customized Web page.
- Distribute an e-mail with the customized Web page link to your attendees.
- Attendees visit the selected hotels web page to reserve rooms.
Some Restrictions Apply.
Contact us for more information: 866-435-7425 or Email Us
Meet Our Sales Team
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Daniel S. O’Neill, Vice President of Strategy and Sales
Dan has over 15 years of experience in travel and hospitality and heads up the day to day strategy for the Bloomington Convention and Visitors Bureau and the sales department. Dan develops “win-win” strategies and partnership with hotels and often with major entertainment, travel and sports properties. Dan has the ability to move from concept stage through planning, implementation, while delivering measurable results. Dan possess strong writing and presentation skills; effectively managing department staff members and budgets.
Dan’s background includes hotel strategic planning, brand marketing and market research covering business to consumer and business to business. Prior to Bloomington Dan worked in advertising at a variety of global agencies, DDB Needham, Lacek Group, Martin –Williams, Bolin and in Passenger Marketing at Northwest Airlines. Dan has always enjoyed the travel and hospitality market and has worked on some great brands: Delta Airlines, American Airlines, National Car Rental, Radisson Hotels & Resorts and Country Inns and Suites.
Send Dan an email or call: 952-278-8504
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Caroline Abts, Sales Assistant
Caroline Abts started at the Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau in April 2008 as the Sales Assistant acting as the intermediary for the bureau's CRM program and its hotel users. She is also responsible for creating Occupancy, ADR and many vital reports for the Sales Department. Currently, Caroline is assisting with the Tour Market and promoting Bloomington to both domestic and international tour groups.
Send Caroline an email or call: 952-278-8515.
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Susan Breen, Convention Services Coordinator
Susan Breen has extensive experience as the Client Services Coordinator at the Bloomington CVB. She has won several “Excellence MINT Awards” by diligently submitting meeting history to the MINT database. Susan is an active member of Destination Marketing Association International as the Meeting Information Network Coordinator. She also participates in the Association for Convention Operations Management, which is the only industry association geared specifically to the unique needs of Convention Services Managers. Additionally, Susan maintains our bi-annual Meetings and Group Calendar.
Send Susan an email or call: 952-278-8517
Event Facilities
Bloomington is home to great indoor and outdoor locations to hold your memorable event.
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Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau Area Hotels
Bloomington , Minnesota offers over 35 hotels with more than 7,500 rooms, making Bloomington the source of the largest concentration of rooms in Minnesota. We can accommodate groups from 10 to 2,000. With over 20,000 hospitality industry employees, we ready to make your event memorable and most importantly successful.
- Attendees will appreciate the convenient location of our hotels to Mall of America, a wide array of restaurants, and world-class attractions.
- Many of our hotels offer free shuttle service to and from MSP Minneapolis / St. Paul Airport and Mall of America.
- Attendees will appreciate the convenient location of our hotels to Mall of America, a wide array of restaurants, and world-class attractions.
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Bloomington Church Directory
Bloomington, Minnesota is home to many churches of various denominations. Find a church that is right for you and convenient to your reception location and hotel.
- This directory will provide you with church names, addresses, and telephone numbers.
- Download the Bloomington Church Directory
Other Facilities
- Theatres at Mall of America™, Bloomington
- Bloomington Armory, Bloomington
- Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, Bloomington
- Bloomington Public Schools, ISD 271, Bloomington
- City of Bloomington Civic Plaza, Bloomington
- City of Bloomington Parks, Bloomington
- Creekside Community Center, Bloomington
- Fraternal Order of Eagles, Bloomington
- Mall of America: Executive Center, Bloomington
- Marion Council Knights of Columbus, Bloomington
- Minnesota Masonic Home, Bloomington
- Minnesota Valley Country Club, Bloomington
- Normandale Community College and Japanese Gardens, Bloomington
- R.E.I., Bloomington
- Three Rivers District Park System, Bloomington
- Underwater Adventures at Mall of America®, Bloomington
- V.F.W. Post 1296 / American Legion 550, Bloomington
Contact us to find out what venue is right for your event
Phone: 1-866-435-7425 (Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm CT)
Email: Sales@bloomingtonmn.org
Download the Meeting Facilities Guide (PDF, 13.9Mb)
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