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About Nicollet Island Pavilion
Nicollet Island Pavilion is a wedding venue serving couples across the Minneapolis area from Minneapolis. Beyond wedding venues, the business also offers wedding planners, live wedding bands — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Wedding venues near Nicollet Island Pavilion
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Nicollet Island Inn | 0.1 mi |
| River Room Historic Event Venue | 0.2 mi |
| Aster Cafe | 0.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from Nicollet Island Pavilion to each venue listed on Lazo.
Minneapolis weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24° | 9° | 10% | 4:11 PM | 4:57 PM |
| Feb | 28° | 13° | 9% | 4:59 PM | 5:41 PM |
| Mar | 42° | 25° | 15% | 6:40 PM | 7:19 PM |
| Apr | 57° | 38° | 21% | 7:19 PM | 7:58 PM |
| May | 69° | 50° | 26% | 7:53 PM | 8:35 PM |
| Jun | 79° | 60° | 25% | 8:16 PM | 9:01 PM |
| Jul | 83° | 65° | 21% | 8:12 PM | 8:56 PM |
| Aug | 81° | 63° | 20% | 7:38 PM | 8:19 PM |
| Sep | 73° | 54° | 18% | 6:45 PM | 7:23 PM |
| Oct | 58° | 41° | 16% | 5:47 PM | 6:27 PM |
| Nov | 42° | 28° | 12% | 3:59 PM | 4:44 PM |
| Dec | 29° | 15° | 11% | 3:43 PM | 4:32 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Minneapolis/St Paul Airport (6.8 mi from Minneapolis). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Minneapolis.
Getting to Minneapolis
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | 7 mi | 10 min |
| STC Saint Cloud Regional Airport | 55 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| RST Rochester International Airport | 83 mi | 2 hr |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 298 mi | 6 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Minneapolis; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 40 Power Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
- Where
- Minneapolis · central Minneapolis
- Listed under
- Live Wedding Bands · Wedding Planners · Live Wedding Bands
- In Minneapolis
- One of 65 live wedding bands we list · 43 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (612) 253-0255
- Website
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From Nicollet Island Pavilion's website
“Award-winning Nicollet Island Pavilion is a premier venue in Minneapolis, rich with charm and history for an unforgettable wedding or special event.”mintahoe.com
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Around Minneapolis
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 43 within 3 mi, 78 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 63 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- St Paul, St Louis Park, New Brighton, Robbinsdale
Distances are straight-line from Nicollet Island Pavilion; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Minneapolis.
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