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Please note that as of 2025, Glensheen will only be hosting Weddings of 50 Guests and less. We specialize in small, romantic Ceremonies and dinners at the estate. We no longer allow DJ's or Dance Floors. Let us help host your rehearsal dinner, bridal shower or groom's dinner!

This mansion is brimming with everything from gardens of grandeur to campfires by the lakeshore; the estate is perfect for a birthday party, corporate event, rehearsal dinner, or party. These venues are perfect for an incredible rehearsal dinner or party. Our event staff has the experience and commitment to make your occasion unforgettable.

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Frequently asked questions

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?

$1,800

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

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Dessert
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

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

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Garden
Historic Building
Mansion
Museum
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May

Reviews of Glensheen Mansion

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Haley Sent on 11/18/2018
5 out of 5 rating

The best day

The Glensheen team worked so well with our wedding planner and caterers. Our wedding day was 100% stress free. They were even able to make sure that the string quartet was able to play for our outdoor ceremony in 38 degree weather without damaging the instruments or the fingers of the musicians!
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Jordan Sent on 11/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Fall Wedding

Glensheen helped us to have the most memorable day! A very guest-friendly experience, our friends and family loved getting to spend time next to beautiful Lake Superior, touring the house, and celebrating with us! We loved tying the knot in such a unique and beautiful home that we can visit every year! Wonderful staff helped us to organize such a wonderful day. Would recommend to anyone!
Joshua
Joshua Sent on 11/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience, couldn't recommend a venue more

We held our ceremony and reception at Glensheen and couldn't have been happier with how the day went. The coordination of the dj/caterer/bar/florist was excellent, the help setting up all the decorations/centerpieces took a lot of pressure off our family and they were very accommodating to our guests, even those with special needs. We got so many complements from our guests about how great a choice the venue was.
Taylor
Taylor Sent on 11/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional

My husband and I had our reception here on September 8th and from start to finish, couldn't have had a better experience. The event director was super easy to communicate with and transparent during the booking process. In the months leading up to our wedding day, they would check in and were always available for any questions we had. On the day of, they took care of all the set up for us. When we arrived, everything was done and looked beautiful. During our reception, staff was incredibly attentive and always asking how we were doing and if we needed anything. If we asked them a question, they would get on their headset and find us an answer quickly. Just an example of how amazing this staff was: The florist misplaced my toss bouquet and a few of the staff grabbed extra flowers and created a new toss bouquet for me in a matter of minutes. I would highly recommend Glensheen because not only is it a beautiful venue, it was the most stress-free part of wedding planning.

Picture credit to Emily Megan Photography
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Stephanie Sent on 08/29/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely phenomenal job Glensheen did for my daughter and son-in-laws wedding reception on August 26 2017. From directing our guests , for all the beautiful ways they placed our arrangements, it was beyond what we dreamed it would be! Thank you so much and we loved how the staff joined in on the dancing!!! Awesome job!
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Tyler Sent on 07/02/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We had our ceremony and reception at the Glensheen Mansion on a Friday at the end of June. It was amazing! We were so pleased with how everything turned out, it was perfect! We worked with Emma mostly to plan all of the details, and she was excellent. On the day of the wedding, we were really impressed with how many staff members were at Glensheen just to help take care of our wedding. Their service was awesome! We had the ceremony on the balcony and the reception downstairs in the Winter Garden, with our food served buffet style in the billiard/family room next door. Our family and friends loved the venue! They were so impressed, and it was really fun to be able to move between the balcony, winter garden, or walk the grounds. The bonfire near Lake Superior towards the end of the night was also a big hit with the guests. Everything went perfectly, and we are so grateful to the Glensheen staff for making everything so special for us. We would highly recommend this venue to anyone, you won't be disappointed!
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User1768319 Sent on 08/17/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding here was extremely beautiful with the flowers blooming in the patio and the moonlight over the lake where we had a nighttime bonfire with s'mores bar which was set up with Northland Special Events. Reggie was always nice when we met her beforehand. On the day of our wedding, her assistant Ellie was fantastic. They are set up to do a slideshow either off a Mac or PC laptop projected over multiple large flat TV screens. We had some kids and teenagers at our wedding, who absolutely loved the venue to explore. The adults loved it too because there was something for everyone .. dancing, Photo Booth, walks by the moonlit lake. They also had multiple people stationed around welcoming and directing people where to go and to help with the self-guided tours, which people (including our mothers) liked a lot and gave an overall classy impression.
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Phyl Sent on 12/31/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely beautiful venue. Reggie, the Event Manager was professional and fantastic. Everything was beautiful and went smoothly.
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Amber Sent on 10/17/2012
5 out of 5 rating
This is a beautiful venue right on lake superior and they catered to all my requests. Reggie, the event coordinator is just wonderful. She handles every detail.
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April Sent on 07/01/2012
5 out of 5 rating
! Regina , the wedding coordinator was amazing! She took care of everything. The grounds are imaculate and the staff was attentive without being noticeable unless you wanted them. From start to finish the entire experiance was great. The best part is the fee went to a great Historical site! Perfect and worth every penny!
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Glensheen Mansion frequently asked questions

Glensheen Mansion includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Glensheen Mansion includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Glensheen Mansion includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
The space offered by Glensheen Mansion for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
  • Museum
  • Waterfront
Glensheen Mansion offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Glensheen Mansion offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Glensheen Mansion offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Glensheen Mansion offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Glensheen Mansion is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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