We hosted our cocktail style Wedding Reception here in June and felt it was woefully mismanaged…read morefrom start to finish. We booked all three rooms back in Fall of '23 and paid our deposit and were excited to get planning come May this year. We got to a month before the event and hadn't heard anything from the Event Coordinator regarding current menu, bar, timing, anything. Three weeks prior to the event we reached out and heard nothing for a week. Two weeks out we followed up and found out the Event Coordinator had changed from the one we booked with and the new one was out for an indeterminate period of time with a family emergency. We worked as best we could with the Event Captain but ended up with incorrect menus and pricing and were finally told the Event Coordinator would be back the Monday of our event week and it would be handled then. We got finalized menus and pricing 36 hours before our event. This was extremely stressful, however, we empathized with the Event Coordinator and were assured the event itself would be great. On the day, we arrived and the staff setting up was unsure how many chairs we wanted. They didn't know which equipment we had paid for to use that needed to be set up. They didn't know what the event was for. They were all very nice and let us know they had extremely limited information about our event which was very concerning for us. The Event Coordinator was present for about 5 mins to ask us about a backup wine if ours ran out and that was it (it did run out because there was only one bottle). There was no Event Captain, and the Coordinator was not on hand and (according to staff) unreachable during the event. We had agreed upon several things including a finite amount to pay for "open bar" and then switching to card after that point and we found out only AFTER we met our minimum that they were never told/weren't prepared to take cards. At that point, our options were no drinks (N/A or otherwise) for the last 3 hours or so of our event or we could just keep paying. So we ended up paying much more than was quoted/agreed upon due to lack of communication/oversight. We were told that guests could visit the attached Blue Stem bar, but it closed two hours before our event ended. We also had guests with dietary preferences/restrictions and had ordered vegan options and gluten free cake. We had asked if these could be explicitly labeled to avoid confusion and were told "yes" and on the day it did not happen so many of our guests were unaware there was anything they could eat at our reception. We were also told we could take our leftovers home and we only got cake when there was a lot of food left when they took it away. The sternos were out for some period of time and we couldn't find someone to help with that. The bar was left unattended. The bartenders were serving and refilling alcohol table to table (which we did not want or ask for), and did not pass appetizers as agreed upon. We reached out to the owner, twice, following our event to discuss our concerns to no avail. We LOVE French Meadow and are just heartbroken to have had this experience with them. Posting this (very lengthy) review in hopes no one else goes through this expensive disappointment.

We were married and hosted a reception for twenty two guests in the Nord Room/French Meadow Bakery…read more& Cafe. It was so fabulous and we cannot say enough positive things about our experience! All of French Meadow's staff were so lovely to work with. Briana and the entire catering group were so helpful from Day 1. As most wedding couples do, we had a lot of questions about logistics and planning. They answered every one of our questions in a timely manner and were thorough in coordinating all of the details of our special day. The day of our wedding, everyone there was immensely helpful and went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. We truly owe them the world for making our wedding day so special! The room is perfect. We added floral centerpieces, but the room itself was setup exactly how we wanted, the chairs outside were moved once for our ceremony and then again for our first dance. The lighting both inside and out was more than we could have imagined. We were able to play our own music (a friend just had to manage the playlist), which was super easy! The FOOD, OH MY GOSH THE FOOD! So superb, we got so many compliments from our friends and family about how wonderful the food was. We got to choose 4 food options for our guests and only heard wonderful things about each entree. The cake was also super wonderful and delicious. We would recommend the Nord Room to anyone looking for an intimate wedding location. It was such an easy day (seriously, nothing went wrong!) and we couldn't have asked for a better staff or location. We had a beautiful day and we owe much of that to the wonderful folks at French Meadow!

The Neu Neu is an industrial-chic event space nestled in Minneapolis' trendy North Loop district…read more This versatile venue can accommodate a wide range of events, from intimate gatherings to grand celebrations. We were able to attend for a free even in conjunction with Modist, featuring THC vendors, and even though I an not someone who enjoys THC, the vendors had lots of "N/A" options (pictured) and I enjoyed seeing the space. I can see why it is a popular venue for parties.

Very nice space, welcoming to a large group. I was at 514 Studio for 2 different event and each…read moretime a perfect atmosphere for the event had been created. Great location for business people right off the freeway and easy access to Minneapolis. Very cool looking from the outside with a white roof and a great coffee shop next door to boot. I love the original brick work inside and out.

I've only been a guest here, but after attending my second event in this space, here's deets:…read more I attended a wedding + reception, and the Visit Saint Paul Annual Tourism Celebration event here! The signage is a bit confusing, and I could see others struggling to find it too - you enter at the front of the building and walk down a very long hallway to get to it. The space is conducive to receptions and events: the first space has a bar and open area, and the second area is totally blank so can be transformed into a wedding, seating for a speaker, or a tabling event. At both, the bar and catering were great! One thing that bothered me at the recent event I went to: there's a beautiful glass garage door that's the focal point and backdrop of the space: it's where speakers would stand, or the couple would stand. At the recent event, there was a car parked right there, and it's a concrete slab with a gate. I know some of that is out of their control, but might be worth telling folks not to park there so you're not looking out at someone's Toyota Corolla.

Great wedding venue (from a guests perspective!) with a cocktail / holding space and Ceremony space…read morethat turns into dinner! Bar was nice, and the outdoor "patio" is appreciated! Was well temperature controlled and lots of natural lighting! And a brewery attached, score!

Attended the Northwest Coin Club Money Show 2025. The show featured coin dealers from across the…read morecountry showcasing and exchanging coins and paper currency. No photographs allowed so therefore, I don't have any photos so you will have to take my word that the show was well done and it was mind boggling! What an experience! The Center was an excellent venue for the show and provided lots of space to move, and people going in and out. Plenty and plenty of parking. Fantastic venue for a fantastic show!

This is an interesting farm to event center transformation. I attended a conference here and was…read morevery impressed with the amenities. The spaces offer many options from large gatherings, medium sessions and small break-out spaces. The main building is huge and was very comfortable despite the large number of attendees. Had the weather behaved I would have snapped some photos; fortunately both Yelp and the venue website has a lot of great shots for you to view.

I have been to a few weddings at the Semple Mansion and each time I had an amazing time. The venue…read moreis absolutely gorgeous! I love the rich, historic feel. I highly recommend this venue. Parking is right across the street, too!

THE STAIRS. This is…read morea beautiful venue, but it's an old old building with a tiny super slow elevator. Slower than you can imagine. No, slower. Just be prepared for that. If you are hosting an event here, be kind to your guests and have a bar on both the first and third floors.

Below are several emotional events in my life that have caused my eyes to well up in tears and…read moretemporarily impair my vision. (To be clear, this is not considered crying.) -Scar using his claws to stab the back of Mufasa's paws, which caused Mufasa to fall down into a canyon, and then become trampled to death by a legion of wildebeests. (The Lion King) -Kevin Garnett returning to the Minnesota Timberwolves, who was the face of the franchise for over a decade and loved still loved the Twin Cities. #21forEva -Seeing Stephanie and Calvin (my friends/ the nicest people I've ever met) get hitched this past Saturday at Day Block's Event Center. And more about Day Block's Event Center, I don't believe Stephanie and Calvin could have selected a more stellar venue for their special day. Throughout the wedding, I repeatedly found myself gazing at the... +beautiful yellow and white-ish exposed brick throughout. +two-story high ceilings that made the entire space feel both spacious and open. +tall windows that allowed for plenty of natural light. +b-boy-approved wooden floors perfect for backspins and other power moves. +small deck that's useful for cooling off after booty-shaking for hours on end. +ideal rooms for the ceremony, reception, dance floor, food, and bar. The venue also seemed really cool with hosting non-affiliated businesses. Common Roots catered a delicious and savory meal and Foxglove Market & Studio provided plenty of immaculate and unique decorations. Both contributed to making the wedding awesome. Other tidbits: -Through Day Block, one can rent out a private and fenced parking area that's almost necessary for a large event Downtown. -There are two single, yet spacious bathrooms for attendees. -It's located on the second floor of Day Block Brewery. I highly recommend Day Block's Event Center for a couple looking to get married, or for someone planning an event for 100-200 people.

We had our wedding at the Day Block Event Center this past weekend, and everything was amazing!…read more From our initial meeting with Kassie to the wedding day, she made everything so easy. We lucked out and were able to get in there the day before the wedding to do some set up and also were able to get in after to take everything down as no one had booked the space before/after. The venue itself is so pretty with the lights hanging from the rafters (a highly recommended upgrade), the brick walls, tall windows, wood floors, and huge space. They also have some props that you can use, like a bar on wheels, and wine barrels. You don't need any extra decorations in this place. Everything was great, I highly recommend this venue as they are very flexible with your choice of caterers, you can bring in your own liquor, and dessert.

I attended a wedding at the Hutton House last evening and it was splendid! The locale is nestled in…read morea quiet enclave off Medicine Lake. There was ample parking and once inside it was surprisingly larger than it looked from the outside. Once inside, the esthetic was quite nice, very spacious with an easy flow. There was a second story with a staircase that was strategically located within the hall that could only truly be appreciated as the bride (looking absolutely stunning) was being presented to her groom, descended the staircase. Once again the space was perfect, I am so glad to have been a witness. I said all that to say the Hutton House was a wonderful addition to this love story. Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Johnson!

I've been to multiple events at Hutton House from women's events, happy hour clothing sale and…read moremore. It's such a beautiful space! I've only seen the main level but it is a great area for hosting any event or wedding. High ceilings, bar area, 2 big areas on main floor, white and spacious, a lot of windows/ natural light Attending events: free or a small fee. Parking lot - free Follow them on Instagram for more events!

On the last Wednesday of each month, you can visit Warehouse Winery for Wine Down Wednesday. For…read morejust $20, you can sample 5 types of wine and get a glass of your favorite choice. The ticket price includes light appetizers that are served while they last. My friends and I are not big wine drinkers, but this was such a fun experience for us, and the winery had a laid-back but nice atmosphere.

I drove by this place several times and always wanted to come try. Finally made it, last Wednesday…read moreof every month. Flight of red or white. $20 for restaurant and $30 for white. Food is also available, I asked how much for food? They said free, comes with the Flight. My aunts were amazed. 5 tasting and full glass of your favorite. 2 rooms to hang out, 1 in the front by the bar with plenty of seating and large banquet room with big round tables. We got full from the food, charcuterie spread, bread with artichoke dip, and chocolate chip cookies. we are planning to go back with more people.