The Lumber Exchange Event Center is a historic wedding venue located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Constructed in 1885, the Lumber Exchange Building was the first skyscraper built in Minneapolis and at the time was one of the most grandiose and expensive buildings in the area. Designed with the old-world elegance and charm, the building boasts grand arch entries, romantic chandeliers, lofty ceilings and dazzling marble floors. Our original exposed brick combined with modern accents create an industrial feel sure to stun you and your guests. No matter the size or budget, we can turn your dream wedding into a reality.
There are several great photo locations in and around our building - from the revolving door originally from Grand Central Station to our beautiful marble entry way. Most couples stay onsite for all their photos!
Facilities and Capacities Lumber Exchange Event Center has a variety of event spaces available for your special day. The Fountain Room is ideal for those looking to have a lavish wedding. This nine-story atrium offers natural lighting, a descending waterfall, sparking chandeliers and vintage lamp posts give The Fountain Room the ambiance of a breathtaking courtyard.
Sawyers on 5th is our newest premier wedding venue and perfect for couples looking to have a picturesque urban wedding. Overlooking the popular Bob Dylan mural, this space offers a rustic atmosphere with exposed brick columns and floor to ceiling windows with magnificent views of the city.
Each venue is complete with two private suites as well as a designated cocktail hour space (alternative cocktail hour spaces also available).
Our venues are uniquely designed and positioned to allow for guest counts large and small.
Services Included and Offered Lumber Exchange Event Center can provide a variety of services for your special day. From setup to teardown, our team will ensure your wedding is flawless. A number of items are included in the venue rental – including but not limited to tables, chairs, linens, servers, bartenders, a wireless microphone, surround sound, two private suites and liability insurance.
The Lumber Exchange is connected via skyway to two hotels and a 700-stall covered parking garage, making travel and lodging convenient and stress free for you and your guests.
Catering Our extensive offerings allow you to design a menu based on your personal favorites. Have dietary restrictions or don’t see something you love? Our in-house chef can work with you to create a custom menu for your special day.
We had our wedding here in February and it was an absolute dream. Our coordinator Will was wonderful to work with, and the staff on the day of our wedding was also great. If something went wrong, I never found out about it. They were willing to work with us on a tighter budget and helped us cut corners where we could. Everything went so smoothly and I couldn't have imagined a better place to have our wedding. For all the right reasons, it is definitely a day I will remember forever! Thank you so much to everyone at the LX for such an amazing wedding day!
Sent on 07/01/2020
Lumber Exchange Event Center's reply:
Thank you so much for your kind words, Amanda! Hards down, the best part about our job is hearing from our couples about how magical their day was!
Will absolutely LOVED working with you both and the photos you shared are stunning! We're so thrilled your day was everything you wanted it to be and will be a cherished memory forever. Cheers to you and Josh!
Lauren
· Married on 11/07/2020
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Amazing Wedding - Even during a pandemic
We cannot express how thankful We are that we got married at the lumber exchange! My husband and I were planning our wedding before the pandemic happened and when it hit we didn’t know what our wedding day would look like. Sara was on top of all of it! She already created about three back up plans so We were ready for our wedding day! Because of Sara and the staff they made us feel super safe having a wedding during a pandemic, they followed all protocols with covid and we had a covid free wedding! The wedding day was better than I ever expected. The staff was on top of everything and We did not have to worry at all! So many guest came up to us and loved the look of the venue and how amazing the staff was!
I would 100% recommend this place to anyone. Amazing food, service, everything!! I cannot thank Sara enough for all the hard work she put into helping us plan everything out!
Sent on 11/12/2020
Lumber Exchange Event Center's reply:
Lauren & Travis,
I cannot thank you enough for trusting us to be a part of your big day! I say this all of the time, but with all of the amazing venues to choose from, we are honestly honored you selected us. It was wonderful working with you and you know how much I loved your planning skills;) Your dress was absolutely beautiful- breathtaking.
Wishing you a lifetime of happiness.
Much love,
Sara & LX Team
Rylie W.
· Married on 10/12/2020
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
The most magical venue
We got marred here the weekend before Christmas 2019, and we have been hearing one word to describe our wedding from our guests- MAGICAL! And this is 100% due to the LX team. Hannah was a dream to work with during the planning process, very detail oriented, kept me on track, always had fast responses and helped me when I needed a different perspective.
Kelsey and Crystal were also spectacular as day of contacts. Kelsey helped us walk through our rehearsal to get over any day-before jitters. Crystal was like an old friend on the day of, keeping me sane, helping my bridal party with any questions we had and making sure we stayed on our timeline, while still getting to have fun and enjoy ourselves. I do want to also note that every single member of the service staff was friendly and answered all questions with a smile.
Lastly, I feel like I have to address how absolutely BEAUTIFUL the space was. We needed very little decor and the space was so natural with the exposed brick, large windows and charming chandeliers.
I cannot recommend this space enough, not only because of the visually appeal it provides but all of the people who helped make our day THE BEST EVER!
Sent on 01/01/2020
Lumber Exchange Event Center's reply:
Rylie & Eric,
Thank you so much for your kind words! Your wedding was gorgeous and we especially loved the circular wreaths your bridesmaids held instead of traditional bouquets! A great idea for a Christmas themed wedding! We are thrilled you and your guests found your experience with us MAGICAL! We think our couples are pretty magical too!
Cheers to a lifetime of happiness,
LX Team
Which of the following are included in starting site fee?
Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Set Up
Tables
Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?
Server(s)
What is the maximum capacity of your venue?
350
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
8
Describe your venue:
Ballroom
Historic Building
Loft
What kind of settings are available?
Indoor
Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
What event services do you offer?
Accommodations
All Inclusive Packages
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Lighting / Sound
Pet Friendly
Set Up
Wifi
What catering services do you offer?
Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
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
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Wine
What event items are available?
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
What food and beverage items are available?
Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
What transportation and access is available?
Parking
Wheelchair Access
Team of Lumber Exchange Event Center
Sara
Event Sales Manager
I just LOVE working with couples planning their Big Day! I feel so honored out of all of the great venues there are to choose from that they picked us. It is really important to me that my couples enjoy the planning process and that I take as much off of their plate as possible. This should be FUN! Let's make it that way. I enjoy working ahead and staying very organized so that your special day runs flawlessly.
When I am not working, I am at home with my family. My husband Nik of 10 years (yikes I'm old!) along with my daughter, Bradlee and my son, Nolan. My kids are old souls, so luckily they like to watch some great classics.
Nik and I enjoy watching a good scary movie once the kiddos are asleep and it pairs nicely with a good bourbon drink;) YUM!
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10 S 5th Street Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55402 See on map
612-284-6784(Phone number)
