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Brittany Williams
Brittany Williams
Harriet Island Wedding & Event Specialist

84 years in business

We speak English

10 team members

Harriet Island Pavillion is an outdoor wedding venue in Saint Paul, Minneapolis. Located on the banks of the scenic Mississippi River, the Pavillion offers breathtaking views of the Downtown Saint Paul skyline. The venue’s historic structure and serene setting make it the ideal spot for ceremonies and wedding receptions.

Facilities and Capacity

Harriet Island Pavillion boasts ample space for your festivities, with stone walls, high ceilings, and wooden beams. It welcomes up to 275 guests. The Pavillion’s North and South patios are included in its rental, creating the perfect outdoor spaces for your ceremony and drinks reception. The venue is equipped with tables and chairs, allowing couples to set them up however they wish. It also provides a portable bar that is available for use by licenced liquor catering companies. The Pavillion’s large interior creates the ideal blank canvas for each couple to paint their perfect day. While no permanent changes can be made, Harriet Island staff invite couples to tailor the décor to the unique style of their big day. The venue has a professional staging kitchen, allowing your wedding feast to go down a treat.

Services Offered

The team at the Harriet Island Pavillion will be delighted to welcome you for a show around, helping you familiarize yourself with the space. They offer an initial consultation and a final meeting a month prior to ensure all plans are in order. Couples are welcome to set up on their wedding day or rent the Pavillion for an extra day, granted that it is available. The Pavillion is owned by the city of Saint Paul. A city staff member will be on-site to oversee your set-up and celebration, ensuring that everything runs smoothly.

Pricing information

$3,000 starting price $2,000 starting price
$4,641.90 average price $3,641.90 average price
Reception
$3,000 starting price
Ceremony
$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?

$3,000

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

$2,000

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

Yes

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

$500

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

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Set Up
Tables

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1 event space, 2 outdoor patios

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Park
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
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 Harriet Island Pavilion

Weddingwire
4.6/5 23 reviews
Google
4.6/5 727 reviews
K
Karissa Sent on 01/25/2020
5 out of 5 rating

most affordable & customizable wedding venue

Harriet Island Pavilion was one-of-a-kind. We got married in December (which is their off-season) and were allowed to rent the space the Friday before to set-up everything ahead of time. Brittany and the staff were extremely accommodating, and ready to help us with any of our needs. They reassured us that everything we wished for would be executed. They lit the candles, allowed us to compost (provided that we took away the compost at the end of the night), and made sure the floors were clean during the reception. We had freedom to choose whichever caterer and bar service we wanted to (as long as they had current licenses). We had 220 guests that fit perfectly in the space, even with a dance floor. We would highly recommend choosing Harriet Island Pavilion for your winter wedding.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 05/19/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Harriet Island was absolutely wonderful to work with. The space is gorgeous and the staff were very flexible about setting both the ceremony and reception spaces up in whatever layout we wanted. They helped us decorate the morning of the event and were great about responding to all of our questions and requests.

We had the added challenge of prolonged flooding. Harriet Island is in a flood plain and while flooding is usually not a risk in May, the near-record setting snow we had made it doubtful as to whether we would be able to use the space. When the space was in doubt, the Harriet Island staff did everything in their power to help us find suitable backup options. We were thrilled that we eventually got to have our wedding at Harriet because the staff was great and the site was just perfect.
J
Jessica Sent on 10/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue

Our wedding reception was beautiful here. The ability to be so close to downtown St. Paul was so much fun and there was a great backdrop for pictures. For us it was important to have a great venue that didn't need extra draping or uplighting, which we got here. The venue was beautiful all on its own.

In addition to the great space, the team was fantastic. Every time I had a question Brittany was willing to chat it through and make adjustments when needed. The day of team was also great. Would definitely recommend this venue.
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Real Weddings

Theresa & Adam
43 photos · 05/27/2017
Archana & Sarvesh
40 photos · 04/23/2016

Team

Brittany Williams
Brittany Williams
Harriet Island Wedding & Event Specialist

Professional Network & Endorsements

Cici Events (formerly Deckci Decor) Cici Events (formerly Deckci Decor) Wedding Rentals

We love working with Harriet Island! The amazing staff always go above and beyond to make sure their client's special events are perfect and it is one of our favorite venues!

Sitting Pretty Décor Sitting Pretty Décor Wedding Rentals

We really enjoy working with the entire staff at the Harriet Island Pavilion St Paul!

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Harriet Island Pavilion frequently asked questions

Harriet Island Pavilion includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Harriet Island Pavilion for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Park
  • Waterfront
Harriet Island Pavilion offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Harriet Island Pavilion offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Harriet Island Pavilion offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Harriet Island Pavilion offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Harriet Island Pavilion is recommended by 91% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in professionalism, 4.6 in value, 4.5 in average response time and 4.4 in flexibility.

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