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Emily
Emily
Executive Event Manager

Veteran-owned, Woman-owned

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The Charleston Event Center is a classic Southern Mansion style wedding venue in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. The banquet facility is decorated to highlight the building's historic, hospitable feel with warm, rich colors and various textures of wood and brick. The Parlor, Mezzanine, Ballroom, and Veranda are stunning spaces all in their own rite.

Guests will be enchanted on the Veranda gazing out over the pond with an old fashion dock and row boat. The Veranda is a favorite spot so we can transform it throughout the event to accommodate ceremonies, cocktail hours, and late-night mingling by the fireplace.

The Ballroom features beautiful elegant chandeliers, classic white pillars, and French doors that walk out to the Veranda, beckoning all of your guests.

The first floor Parlor and upper Mezzanine levels provide a stunning first impression, welcoming guests for socializing with large windows overlooking the romantic pond.

Throughout the grounds, the rope swing and natural tree arches provide beautiful nature-filled vignettes for your photos.

What couples love most is the impressive dressing suite with all the southern charm your heart can take!

Pricing information

Starting at $6,500
Couples usually spend $9,500
Reception
$6,500 starting price
These prices are available for the months of May through October.

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$6,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$6,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Mansion
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

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Reviews of The Charleston Event Center

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The Charleston Event Center received highly positive reviews from multiple reviewers. The staff, particularly Julia, was praised for their helpfulness, attention to detail, and communication throughout the planning process. The venue itself was described as beautiful, with both indoor and outdoor ceremony options and stunning locations for photos. The bridal suite was spacious and well-equipped, and the availability of decor and a day-of coordinator were highly appreciated. Overall, reviewers highly recommended the Charleston Event Center for weddings and other special events.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Charleston Event Center received highly positive reviews from multiple reviewers. The staff, particularly Julia, was praised for their helpfulness, attention to detail, and communication throughout the planning process. The venue itself was described as beautiful, with both indoor and outdoor ceremony options and stunning locations for photos. The bridal suite was spacious and well-equipped, and the availability of decor and a day-of coordinator were highly appreciated. Overall, reviewers highly recommended the Charleston Event Center for weddings and other special events.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 11 reviews
Google
4.5/5 94 reviews
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Sharon Sent on 06/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Charleston Event Center Review

My husband and I got married at the Charleston Event Center in July of 2020, and we are so glad that we chose this venue for both our wedding and reception. There were many factors to consider for our wedding which made it a little tricky for guest count and logistics and we were also still in the middle of the Covid pandemic, but Julia was so accommodating and understanding of our situation and Julia and her team handled everything with grace and ease. She was very quick to respond in all the tedious questions I had and was very transparent about what was included in the wedding package.

We specifically wanted a venue that had lots of parking, was close to the Twin cities, and had a big enough space where we could have an outdoor ceremony and an indoor reception. It was also nice to know that the venue had a backup plan B incase of rain during the ceremony.

I found it a huge relief that the venue already has a lot of wedding decor that is included in the package (like vases, votives, arch, table numbers, and so much more!) and that we also had a day of coordinator for the wedding day.

All of our guests had a wonderful time, and there were a number of different spaces (outdoor lawn, ballroom, beautiful bridal suite, parlor, veranda, pond) that we were able to utilize and capture beautiful pictures all in one building. Both the outdoor and indoor space is elegantly decorated, functional, very well maintained, and hardly needs extra decor to make it feel event ready.

We truly can’t thank Julia and her team enough for making our wedding a dream come true! We highly recommend the Charleston Event center for any special event you have, no matter the season.
Tsola
Tsola Sent on 10/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible

We had the most incredible experience with the Charleston. The day of and everything leading up to went so smoothly and we had peace of mind which is everything. Julia was detailed, thorough and attentive and all around a pleasure to work with. 10/10 would recommend.
Lippenrieder
Severine Sent on 11/24/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The Charleston Event Center is such a gorgeous venue! I had to find a new ceremony site 2 months before my wedding and Pam, the wedding coordinator, was fantastic. She was very responsive from the beginning and so accommodating. She will work hard to exceed your expectations! One of the many great features of this venue is the stunning Bridal Suite. It is elegant and functional. My hair and makeup artist were impressed. It was also a great place to relax and enjoy my friends and family.
Not only is the building beautiful, the landscaping is gorgeous, no matter the season! My guests were impressed.
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Executive Event Manager

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