Weddings | Northern Center & Event Services

Bride and groom sitting on couch in the Northern Center

Say "I do" at NMU

Featuring brand new ballrooms and dance floors, an amazing selection of food and drink, and integrated audio-visual capabilities, the Northern Center has it all.

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On your wedding day, you deserve a venue that has it all. The Northern Center offers our couples and their guests and a plethora of amenities and options and is designed to accommodate weddings of all sizes.

Our facility and event team can offer you:

A variety of beautiful and state-of-the-art spaces
Flexibility in room layouts and configurations to meet your unique needs
Friendly and clear communication from staff
Plenty of room to keep your guests comfortable
An accessible building inclusive of multiple elevators, restrooms, and parking
A clean and well-maintained venue with air conditioning

In addition to our beautiful, state-of-the-art event spaces, the Northern Center and NMU campus offer additional benefits for our wedding clients.

In the heart of Marquette, Michigan

The Northern Center is only a short drive or walk from numerous dining, lodging and entertainment options within the City of Marquette. Your guests will enjoy the convenience and ease-of-access our facility offers for those coming to celebrate with you on your big day.

Additional amenities within the Northern Center

In addition to the great event spaces we offer to our clients, the Northern Center also provides your guests with other great options. From grabbing a cup of coffee at our first-floor Starbucks counter and shopping at the Barnes and Noble NMU Bookstore, to playing a game of shuffleboard or pool at the brand new Wildcat Den, there are a number of options for your guests to have an enjoyable experience.

From the day you reach out to the Northern Center to learn more, you will have a dedicated events coordinator who will help you through your entire planning process. Providing exceptional service to our clients and their guests is our number one priority.

The Northern Center is able to accommodate all parts of your wedding day. We have a variety of clean and beautiful spaces that can accommodate your pre-ceremony activities, ceremony and reception. Consider hosting the following wedding activities at the Northern Center:

Rehearsal dinner
Hair and makeup
Wedding ceremony
Cocktail hour
Wedding reception
Gift opening

Explore our event spaces

Contact our team to learn more about all the Northern Center has to offer. We look forward to learning how we can best serve you on your wedding day.

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Wedding guests dancing at the Northern Center

Your guests can bust out their best moves on our brand new dance floors. A dance floor is included with each wedding package.

Bride and groom kissing on Northern Center steps

Making a grand entrance takes on a whole new meeting at the Northern Center. Climb our multi-story staircase from the main floor of our atrium to the facility's ballroom level as you enter your wedding reception celebration.

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The Northern Center features award-winning catering for you and your guests. Kick back and enjoy your special day while our team of talented professionals prepares a mouth-watering menu.

Cake and bride and groom dancing in the Northern Center

Celebrate your first day as a married couple when you take center stage on a Northern Center dance floor.

Signature cocktails and exceptional bar service are two of the amenities our wedding clients will have the opportunity to enjoy when they host their celebrations at the Northern Center.