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About Monterey Ballroom
Monterey Ballroom is a wedding venue serving couples across the Owatonna area from Owatonna. Beyond wedding venues, the business also offers wedding caterers — 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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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Owatonna
How much do wedding venues cost in Owatonna?
Venue pricing in Owatonna spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Owatonna?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Owatonna 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 | 22° | 5° | 10% | 4:15 PM | 5:00 PM |
| Feb | 27° | 9° | 9% | 5:02 PM | 5:42 PM |
| Mar | 40° | 22° | 15% | 6:41 PM | 7:19 PM |
| Apr | 55° | 34° | 23% | 7:18 PM | 7:57 PM |
| May | 68° | 47° | 26% | 7:50 PM | 8:32 PM |
| Jun | 78° | 58° | 27% | 8:13 PM | 8:58 PM |
| Jul | 82° | 62° | 22% | 8:10 PM | 8:53 PM |
| Aug | 79° | 60° | 21% | 7:37 PM | 8:17 PM |
| Sep | 73° | 51° | 18% | 6:45 PM | 7:23 PM |
| Oct | 59° | 38° | 17% | 5:49 PM | 6:28 PM |
| Nov | 42° | 25° | 13% | 4:02 PM | 4:46 PM |
| Dec | 28° | 13° | 11% | 3:47 PM | 4:35 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Owatonna (0.4 mi from Owatonna). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Owatonna.
Getting to Owatonna
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| RST Rochester International Airport | 39 mi | 60 min |
| MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | 54 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| MCW Mason City Municipal Airport | 65 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 61 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| Milwaukee | 276 mi | 5 hr 40 min |
Straight-line distance from central Owatonna; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 4712 south, County Hwy 45, Owatonna, MN 55060, USA
- Where
- Owatonna · 5 miles south of central Owatonna
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Caterers
- In Owatonna
- One of 6 wedding venues we list
- Phone
- (507) 444-9890
- Website
- Visit site
Around Owatonna
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 1 within 10
Distances are straight-line from Monterey Ballroom; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Owatonna.
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