Bayview Event Center

My daughter was married at Bayview. The staff and setting was wonderful. The food and ambiance was equally wonderful. Would recommend this venue again and again.

I’ve been to Bay View for my wedding reception and two memorial services. The staff are always the perfect blend of courteous and helpful but unobtrusive. The setting is gorgeous: on the banks of Lake Minnetonka. The upper room is quite beautiful with beautiful views of the lake and a giant skylight. Lower level is also nice.

I came to Bayview Event Center for my friend’s wedding and was very impressed. The first part of the reception was held downstairs with passed appetizers. The bartenders and servers were very quick. There really wasn’t ever a line at the bar and there was almost always someone around with a tray of food.
The party moved upstairs about an hour later to a large room with warm wooden beams and large windows. I loved the decorations and place settings. It was very elegant. We felt quite fancy as our waters were constantly refilled and champagne was poured. I was also a huge fan of the dinner buffet with mini sausages, peppers and onions, the spinach dip and crackers, sesame chicken, sauteed vegetables and various infused oils and breads.
At the end of the buffet was a build your own pasta option. They had three chefs: one mixed the veggies and meat, another cooked the pasta and mixings, the third added the sauce and finished heating it. It was very impressive and such a great idea! I would just suggest that they line it up in opposite order next time so that it cooks from left to right (following the buffet line). People seemed a little confused and the line was held up.
At this weeding there weren’t a ton of guests, maybe a little more than 100 (if that), but the dance floor looked a bit crowded. In this particular instance it didn’t seem to be a big deal since most people seemed to be good friends and close family. I’m not sure if that was the wedding party’s choice or standard. There was more space for a larger floor, but it wasn’t utilized.