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The Speakeasy at The Broz: A Prohibition-Era Bar Inside a Minnesota Wedding Venue
A hidden Prohibition-era speakeasy inside a historic New Prague wedding venue. Here's how couples use it on a wedding night, and why it changes the shape of the evening.

Ryan Ernster
4 days ago2 min read


What's Actually Included at The Broz, and What Isn't
Exactly what comes with a wedding rental at The Broz in New Prague, MN: chairs, tables, lighting, bar staff, a coordinator, insurance, setup and cleanup. Plus what costs extra.

Ryan Ernster
4 days ago2 min read


How to Choose Your Wedding Party: A Guide for Couples Getting Married at The Broz Event Venue
Your wedding party does far more than stand beside you at the altar. These are the friends and family members who will cheer you on, help host important events like bridal showers and bachelor parties, and provide emotional support on the big day itself. In many ways, your wedding party becomes the heart of your celebration. But with so many loved ones to consider, how do you choose the right people to stand with you? In this guide, we’ll walk through everything you need to k

Ryan Ernster
4 days ago3 min read


Your Wedding Planning Checklist: The First 30 Days After Saying “Yes!”
Congratulations on your engagement! The first few weeks after getting engaged are some of the most exciting and sometimes overwhelming moments of your life. Between the flood of congratulations, the sparkle of your new ring, and the joy of imagining your future together, you may find yourself asking: “Where do we even start?” That’s where we come in. To keep you focused, organized, and stress-free, we’ve created a simple Wedding Planning Checklist for the First 30 Days of Eng

Ryan Ernster
4 days ago4 min read


Driving Times to The Broz from Minneapolis, St. Paul & MSP Airport
Exact drive times to The Broz Event Venue in New Prague, MN from Minneapolis, St. Paul, MSP Airport, and surrounding cities. Plus what your guests need to know.

Ryan Ernster
4 days ago3 min read


Why a Weekend Wedding at a Venue with On-Site Lodging Changes Everything
Most weddings are a 12-hour sprint. A weekend wedding with on-site lodging is something different. Here's what changes when you and your wedding party stay at The Broz.

Ryan Ernster
4 days ago3 min read


Boutique Hotel Wedding Venues in Minnesota — Why Staying On-Site Changes Everything
Most wedding venues send you and your guests to a nearby hotel after the reception. The Broz does something different: Hotel Broz puts 8 boutique rooms right inside the venue. Here's why that changes your entire wedding weekend.

Ryan Ernster
4 days ago2 min read


Historic Wedding Venues in Minnesota — What It's Like to Get Married in an 1898 Landmark
Minnesota has no shortage of beautiful venues. But only a handful are truly historic — built over a century ago, with the architecture and stories to prove it. Here's what makes a historic venue different, and what The Broz offers that no new build can replicate.

Ryan Ernster
4 days ago2 min read


The Broz Event Venue: A Historic Wedding Destination in Minnesota
At The Broz Event Venue, history meets modern elegance. Built in 1898 by visionary Bohemian immigrant Wenceslas Broz and designed by famed architect Cass Gilbert, this extraordinary property was once celebrated as the finest hotel in all of Minnesota. Today, that same grandeur and craftsmanship create a one-of-a-kind setting for weddings and celebrations that feel both timeless and deeply personal. A Historic Hotel with a Modern Heart Step inside the restored Hotel Broz, and

Ryan Ernster
4 days ago3 min read
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