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Barb Culbertson - Wedding Specialist
Barb Culbertson - Wedding Specialist
Coordinator

Black-owned, Woman-owned

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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.

Pricing information

$6,600 starting price $3,000 starting price
These prices are available for the months of September through October.
$13,750
Average price
$13,750
Average price

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FAQ

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

Yes

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)

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
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Pet Friendly
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

What months are included in your peak season?

September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April

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Reviews of Lumber Exchange Event Center

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The Lumber Exchange Event Center in Minneapolis receives glowing reviews from happy couples who had their weddings there. Multiple reviewers praised the attentive and friendly staff, particularly highlighting Hannah, Shannon, Destiny, and Tyler for their exceptional service and support in planning and executing flawless wedding events. The venue itself, with its stunning brick walls and elegant atmosphere, received high praise, as did the delicious food and beautiful photo opportunities provided. Guests were impressed with the ease of planning, the delicious taco bar, and the stunning architecture of the venue, making it a highly recommended choice for couples seeking a stress-free and beautiful wedding experience.

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The Lumber Exchange Event Center in Minneapolis receives glowing reviews from happy couples who had their weddings there. Multiple reviewers praised the attentive and friendly staff, particularly highlighting Hannah, Shannon, Destiny, and Tyler for their exceptional service and support in planning and executing flawless wedding events. The venue itself, with its stunning brick walls and elegant atmosphere, received high praise, as did the delicious food and beautiful photo opportunities provided. Guests were impressed with the ease of planning, the delicious taco bar, and the stunning architecture of the venue, making it a highly recommended choice for couples seeking a stress-free and beautiful wedding experience.

Weddingwire
4.7/5 74 reviews
Google
4.5/5 330 reviews
Kate
Kate Sent on 11/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely perfect from start to finish.

After touring multiple venues in Minneapolis, the Lumber Exchange was the perfect choice for us. Without knowing exactly what our "dream wedding" would look like, the team at the Lumber Exchange guided us through planning in a way that organically created the PERFECT day and night for our wedding.

The venue's new chef, Ali, was so incredible and worked with us to make a few changes to an already-DELICIOUS menu (we asked for a lighter sauce to go with the salmon) and the guests said all night that it was some of the best wedding food they've ever had!

The parking ramp attached to the venue was great for guests to easily access an otherwise-intimidating downtown excursion!

The bridal and groom's suites were both beautifully maintained and secure for the day and evening making it so comfortable to get ready and celebrate!

Also, between the parking ramp rooftop, the stunning staircase and light shining in from downtown through the massive windows in the Dylan Room, the venue provided so many amazing photo opportunities.

We were so at ease for the entire process, and we would recommend this space to anyone looking for a classy venue that is SO well-run, all of the typical stressors one might encounter in planning a wedding are completely taken care of.

A special thanks to Hannah Fox who was our assigned (included in the cost of the rental) coordinator and Shannon who was the manager of the building for both our rehearsal and the entire wedding day. They were a dream team one can only........dream of! Attention to detail, charming personalities and complete support of all ideas we had!
Cally
Cally Sent on 01/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue!

We just got married at the Lumber Exchange in September and had the best experience! Right from the start, Will (account executive) helped us work within our budget, he was right there to answer every little question we had along the way, and made sure our day was everything we wanted it to be. The Fountain Room is a gorgeous space and they have several beautiful spots throughout the venue for great pictures. Destiny (day of concierge) was lovely and so helpful. All of the staff (bartender, servers, security, etc.) were amazing and our taco bar was delicious! I highly recommend to anyone looking for a great wedding experience!
Chelsey
Chelsey Sent on 12/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t suggest enough!

I happened to stumble upon this beautiful venue, and I immediately knew it was the one for our wedding day! When my husband and I got engaged, we were living in San Antonio at the time, so we had to do a lot of long distance planning. Thankfully, Will was amazing and was able to help us in any way we needed! This venue is so much more beautiful in person, and I don’t believe the photos do it justice!! The staff is outstanding, the rooms are gorgeous, and our concierge Destiny went above and beyond all wedding day morning. We cannot suggest this venue enough.
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