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Booking the Venue | Wedding Planning, Coordinating, and Decorating | Working with Caterers and Vendors | Accommodating Guests
Booking the Venue
The Jerome is conveniently located in downtown Delano, close to major highways, restaurants, shops, hotels, parks, and several more attractions. Near Minneapolis suburbs, our venue is just 20 minutes west of 394 and 494. Our address is 125 Bridge Avenue East, Delano, MN 55328.
No, we only host one event at a time.
All rentals are available from 9:00 am to 12:00 am. Our hours are set by the city, so we are unable to add any time to allow your event to go later into the evening. Guests, personal items, and vendors must be out of the venue by midnight. If you want to keep the party going, Whiskey Jar and Dave’s Town Club are just down the block and are a great option for an after party!
As an all-inclusive wedding venue, our rental fee includes tables, tablecloths, crossback chairs, complimentary Day-Of-Wedding Coordinator, complimentary centerpieces, free parking, professional cleaning services, and liability insurance.
Yes! The Jerome has all the modern amenities, including central heating and air conditioning, to make for a comfortable year-round experience.
Tours are scheduled by appointment only. Please contact us to schedule a private tour.
Please call us at 763-292-4200 or e-mail info@thejeromedelano.com. A signed Rental Contract Agreement along with a deposit for one half of the rental fee will reserve the date for you. The remaining balance is due no later than 120 days prior to the event. A $500 damage deposit is required 30 days prior to the event and will be refunded, provided there is no damage. There is also a $500 cleaning fee for all events. We accept cash and checks.
A signed cancellation agreement is required. All deposits and balances paid are non-refundable.
Wedding Planning, Coordinating, and Decorating
Yes. We offer Complimentary and Premium Day-Of-Wedding Coordinating Packages to couples who book a wedding at The Jerome Event Center. This trusted team member is logistically focused and responsible for executing all the planned details, overseeing vendors, managing the timeline, and overcoming any last-minute challenges that may arise. See What’s Included in the Day-Of-Wedding Coordinating Packages
Yes. Original elements such reclaimed timber beams, exposed brick walls, high ceilings and black tin tile, coupled with candles, floral arrangements, and any other decor, create a stunning ceremony backdrop.
Yes. We have a few layout options for you to decide from, dependent on the number of guests.
Our Venue Manager is available by phone or e-mail to answer any questions throughout the planning process. Prior to your wedding, our Day-Of-Wedding Coordinator will meet with you in-person to review, discuss, and finalize details. On your wedding day, the Day-Of-Wedding Coordinator will be on-site to give you peace of mind, ensure that the wedding runs smoothly, and create an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.
Yes. Open flames are allowed anywhere inside the building, provided they are contained inside a container to protect the flame from any decorations. No open flame candles are allowed outside of the building; battery operated candles are allowed outside.
Yes, but we have special rules that you must follow for everyone’s safety. Please contact us for more information.
Yes, we love having your furry friends join us! Dogs are allowed for pictures and to be part of the ceremony. Following the ceremony, they must be escorted off the premises.
Items used for your wedding must be delivered during the rental time on your wedding day.
We have an in-house sound system for use during the ceremony, to play dinner music and to give speeches and toasts. The system is not intended for loud dance music, making it necessary to provide additional equipment.
Working with Caterers and Vendors
Yes. All catering must go through The Whiskey Jar’s catering department. You are free to work with any other approved vendor you’d like, though our preferred vendors are those whom we know, trust, and are confident in their attention to detail and ability to provide gracious service.
Any licensed caterer may be used for the cake.
Yes, only pre-packed dry snacks are allowed.
Accommodating Guests
The Jerome can comfortably accommodate up to 275 guests.
A free public parking lot is available directly behind The Jerome and more than 200 free parking spaces are within one block of the venue. Please follow posted city signs for parking enforcement. View Parking Map
Yes. In addition to being on ground level, The Jerome has ADA compliant bathrooms and handicap accessible parking.
The building is a tobacco-free facility. Smoking is strictly restricted only to designated smoking areas.
Yes, GrandStay® Hotel & Suites and It Was Always You Airbnb are minutes away and offer comfortable accommodations and modern amenities to ensure a enjoyable stay.