Lumber Exchange Event Center Reviews

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!

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.

The Lumber Exchange was a dream venue to work with. They were not only professional but so accommodating to every need we were looking for to make our day perfect. They are a well oiled machine and assure that everything is smoothed out before your event.

The Lumber Exchange Venue was perfect for our February wedding! The staff was very helpful and kind! The space is absolutely beautiful with its rich historical architecture! Hannah, our event manager, was very responsive and super fun to talk to and plan our wedding with! The Exchange makes your wedding day easy. The food was delicious and our guests were talking about the beauty of the building and kindness of the staff long after our wedding day! Highly recommend!

From the moment we stepped into the building on our first tour, we knew this was the place we were going to get married, and I am so glad we did! Lumber Exchange was a fantastic venue! We got married in the Fountain Room on 10/7/23 and we are still getting compliments on how gorgeous it was from friends and family. From our very first online inquiry until the very end, we worked with Hannah P. and she was the best! She answered every question we had no matter how big or small, and was so accommodating to every request - not to mention she was so easy to connect with over email or phone. The planning emails they send out make the planning process feel so much less daunting and even kind of fun - I always looked forward to what my next planning tasks would be. The day of staff on the wedding day were fabulous as well, and made the day feel so effortless. My only one small negative, which is not even the venues fault, was that on the night of the rehearsal, the music from the Pourhouse bar inside the venue was very loud as we were trying to do mingle, do toasts, etc. This was something I did not anticipate, however the staff at LX were able to quickly get us a microphone no questions asked. Again, more of something we just didn't anticipate vs the venues fault. We would recommend them over and over - it was truly the best day! ◡̈

The Lumber Exchange was the absolute best!!! The attention to detail was exceptional. They went over and above to make sure every aspect of our celebration was exactly how we wanted. Our day could not have been more perfect!!! I have no doubt that the team at the Lumber Exchange will provide nothing but the absolute best for their clients.

When we booked with the Lumber Exchange, we knew it would be a perfect fit. Little did we know that booking with this exact venue would be what turned our day into a dream. The venue itself is black and female owned, and absolutely breathtaking. The food was delicious with tons of options. The bridal and grooms suites were great spaces for getting ready and photos. But honestly, the people are what made our experience so perfect. Will was our coordinator and made the process incredibly smooth. He was so communicative, flexible, understanding and truly made us feel like we were the only people he was working with. HE is why we will continue to rave about our day and this venue. Tyler and Jared were there on the day of our wedding and went above and beyond as well.

Overall, the Lumber Exchange is everything we could have asked for and we are so grateful to have shared our day with our favorite people in such a beautiful, historical place.

We booked with the Lumber Exchange for our wedding. My now wife and I are extremely pleased with the services we received and would recommend that anyone book with them too.

As one may expect our wedding venue was the first major choice we made. As such we had been working with the Lumber Exchange Event Center team for months before the big day.

Of particular note - Hannah was nothing short of amazing. Hannah was our account executive and was truly amazing to work with. Her communication, professionalism, attention to detail, and upbeat attitude provided us so much value through our experience. It's safe to say that both my wife and I were fairly demanding customers and felt anxious through various phases of wedding preparation. Hannah helped reassure us time and time again by answering our questions, guiding with experience, and being flexible throughout the process.

We ended up having both our rehearsal and wedding ceremony/reception at the Lumber Exchange Event Center. The event space is beautiful indoor venue especially great for unpredictable Minnesota weather. The inside itself didn't much else decor from us as it already has a great atmosphere with the tall ceiling skylight, huge warm brick wall, fountain feature, and more. The proximity to the more recent light rail makes transportation a tad complicated; however, directions are clear and the venue has a multiple parking/valet options at various price tiers. The venue's food options provided good variety, the tasting options ahead of time helped us choose our favorite food, and in the end our guests had great things to say about the food. Our guest count ended up being around 100 guests and the Fountain Room of the venue provided ample space for this. The adjoining River Room provided a great bar space and still had ample room to handle the transition period between wedding and reception. The onsite venue staff handled the room turnover quickly and efficiently. For music the venue has their own sound/mic system as well as a some great spots for a separate DJ to setup (both options we took advantage of).

We would highly recommend Lumber Exchange to anyone looking to make their wedding event a success!

Will and the LX team went above and beyond to make our special day PERFECT! Would highly recommend to anyone looking to get married in MSP!

Hannah Fox with Lumber Exchange was exceptional! Quick responses and very organized and detail oriented. Kept us calm as well as on a timeline. Great balance of the two!

Our wedding day was perfect! The LX staff were wonderful with everything from setup all the way to tear down. We even had a neon last name signs not working that we brought in for decor and the maintenance guy took the time to figure out how to get it to light up before everything started! Our venue coordinator was super organized throughout the whole planning process. Overall, highly recommend this dreamy venue! :)

I can't say enough good things about our wedding reception and planning experience with Lumber Exchange! It is one of few non-hotel venues downtown that could hold our 200+ guests. It's beautiful, unique and reasonably priced. The staff were very attentive and relaxed in handling the execution of our day. Would choose LEX 100x's over again.

We had such an incredible experience with the entire Lumber Exchange staff! Everyone was so kind, accommodating, and helpful and they were truly there every step of the way to help make our day perfect. We loved working with Hannah - she was so organized and helped break the planning process into smaller steps to make it more manageable. We had an amazing day and couldn't be more thankful that we chose the Lumber Exchange for our wedding!

I cannot even begin to describe the amazing experience we had with the LX and all of the staff involved. It was the first venue we toured (of 7) and from the second we met Sarah (who has since left) it was clear this was going to be the venue to make our big day the BEST. We were paired up with Will Harshman and he could not have been more patient with my every little concern, easy to talk to and really worked to understand our vision and helped to guide us on how to get there. He made suggestions along the way which helped us to keep within our budget while ensuring we would also have a great time with our guests. The venue is set up perfectly for a modern style wedding but could easily fit many different styles and the staff is on top of it like a well oiled machine to make sure the entire day runs exactly as planned! Frequent check-ins along the way of planning as well as an attentive staff and excellent day of coordinator team (Jordan and Taylor) made sure that everything went off without a hitch! I cannot express enough how thankful we are to have had the experience working with Will and the team, I would recommend this venue to every single person on the planet if I could. Also the food! the food was AMAZING! We had a taco bar buffet and were told by nearly every person in attendance that it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding, a major win because we ALSO really loved the meal. Weddings are expensive ordeals, we all know this, but the LX had it all! We didn't need to waste money with 100 different vendors, they took care of the room flip, the linens and the overall set up and Will helped guide us to the right amount for food and drink for our size, adjusting where needed when our guest count changed by about 50 from the original plan. Another thing we loved about the venue is that the hotel (AC MARRIOT DOWNTOWN) is connected so our guests young and old only had to walk a short distance and INSIDE to get from one to the other, it made for a really slick transition throughout the day! There is not a single thing I would change about our experience here, if I could relive the day over and over again I would because it was flawless, and if there were hiccups we never knew about them, which to me is a blessing-with the help of the team at LX they took what is typically the most stressful day and made sure we didn't feel an ounce of stress from the venue-they even helped to crowd control some antsy family wanting to get in early! If you're looking to find the perfect place to have your romantic day, look no further Lumber Exchange has it all!

Sara and her staff were wonderful. For the rehearsal dinner they were on top of every detail and took care of any question or request immediately. Everything went perfect!! Would highly recommend Sara and her staff to take care of your Big Day or any event.

We are so blessed to be able to have got married at LX!!! Throughout all of the times of uncertainty with COVID-19, LX was with us every step of the way. They implemented Governor Walz’s executive orders to a T and our guests were pleased with how they maintained social distancing with 180 people!! The food was amazing and our guests can’t stop talking about how beautiful the venue was!!! I wanted a modern and classy wedding and LX provided us just that!! Special shoutout to Sara T, Abby G and Juju who made my day run seamless !!!! Highly recommend having a pandemic wedding at LX Mpls!!

We absolutely loved the Lumber Exchange for our wedding venue! We utilized Sawyer's on 5th and Dylan's. The space was absolutely gorgeous and the staff was extremely helpful and responsive. Working with Ashley was a dream and she was quick to answer our questions and to help us understand everything that goes into planning a wedding. The day of our wedding went off without a hitch and our guests had an amazing time! We have gotten so many compliments about the space and how amazing the food was! The bartenders were also awesome and our guests had so much fun interacting with them! I would highly recommend using the Lumber Exchange for your wedding venue!

Hannah Fox and the Lumber Exchange staff were all amazing to work with! They did an excellent job ensuring our big day was a dream come true. We loved going to the tasting in the actual space that we were going to get married in and trying the food ahead of time. Hannah would regularly keep us on track and helped us plan things out over time leading up to the wedding day so we had ample time to think about what we wanted and helped ease the stress of planning. The venue staff in charge, especially Shannon, at our wedding rehearsal and wedding day was wonderful! They were there and ready to tend to all our needs and were enjoyable to work with. The venue is breathtaking and the food is out of this world. We would highly recommend the Lumber Exchange Event Center for your wedding day!

We had a wonderful experience with Will and LX on our wedding day. Professional, timely, fun, and eager to fulfill our every need. Would recommend this venue to anyone who is looking to have a fairytale wedding in an urban setting in the heart of Minneapolis!

The Lumber Exchange Event Center was an incredible venue for our wedding. From the very first interaction, the staff were attentive, informative and friendly, guiding us through every detail. The venue itself is well-maintained, with stunning brick walls and a clean, elegant feel. They helped us create the perfect floor plan to accommodate our unique setup, and provided excellent recommendations for food and beverage selections. From planning to day-of execution, the Lumber Exchange team made everything so easy and were so kind throughout. We still have guests raving about the beautiful venue, delicious food, and how perfectly our day went. We highly recommend the Lumber Exchange Event Center for any couple looking for a stunning, stress-free wedding experience.

Wow! What an incredible venue and an amazing staff. Our wedding was absolutely perfect from start to finish! We worked with Hannah and she was so incredible every step of the way, answering all of our many MANY questions and helping us bring our wedding vision to life! The whole process for menu selection was also really well done and fun, and when there was a hiccup with the rehearsal venue because the Pourhouse unfortunately closed, they helped us pivot and it turned out amazing. Also huge shoutouts to Michael, one of the bartenders for our event- he was stellar!!

We were lucky enough to work with the Lumber Exchange for our wedding. They were reasonably priced and we liked that we did not need to get extra vendors for rentals because tables, linens, and food/drinks were all at the venue. It made planning very easy! Hannah helped leading up to the day and she was so incredible and responsive to work with. The day of the event and the night before, we worked with Tyler and he was amazing. The bar staff was so friendly and fun on the night of our wedding-we could not have asked for a better experience. We got so many compliments on the venue aesthetic. We were close enough to travel towards St. Anthony Main to get photos, but with how iconic and beautiful the venue is, you would not need to. With it being a November wedding, we were able to highlight the space with candles and the ambiance was all that I could ask for and more. Overall, such a great experience. The other plus is that we had two hotels within walking distance so we did not need to pay for transportation to and from a venue! Cannot speak highly enough about the Lumber Exchange.

We loved everything about the Lumber Exchange. Staff was great to work with and everyone loved the venue!

The space itself is absolutely gorgeous and exactly what we envisioned for our wedding day. The staff exceeded our expectations and went above and beyond to make sure every detail of the day, and leading up for it, went as smoothly as possible.