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    the perfect wedding venue!

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    I got married in early November and the mansion was cozy and charming while also being so elegant. I planned my wedding from a different state and Katherine (the ) was amazing at responding to my million questions and worries. Semple’s staff is hands on and makes the day run so smoothly. I went with the in-house decor vendor (Positively Charmed), which was so beautiful. I can’t recommend enough!
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    Machaela Sent on 11/20/2019
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    Stunning Venue

    My husband and I are so lucky to have been able to be married at the Semple Mansion. Katherine and her staff are top notch and excellent at what they do. Our wedding day was perfect and we got comments from all of our guests about the venue and how amazing it is! My only frustration was that they are allowed (states in the contract you sign) to show off the venue to prospective customers during your wedding day up until noon. So that was a little annoying when we were trying to get everything set up. Other than that- we had a wonderful time. Perfect venue.
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    Samantha Sent on 08/26/2011
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    Words cannot express the flawlessness of this venue!!!! Everything everyone says about this place is true -- it is really THAT wonderful! The mansion is worth every penny as it truly provided a venue for both our ceremony & reception that was full of class. And the glory of the mansion is that it is already so beautiful that it is a turnkey operation --it really doesn't need any further decoration, which saves LOTS of money and effort -- and gives more time to add the personal touches that really matter :) Katherine & Sophia are absolute JOYS to work with -- they know their stuff and will customize the flow of the space to accommodate your vision. We...
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    Amy Sent on 07/28/2010
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    After scouring the Twin Cities, we concluded that the Semple Mansion was a perfect fit. All of our expectations were met and in many ways exceeded. Katherine and Sophia at the Semple Mansion do an AMAZING job. We loved working with them, our parents loved working with them and ALL of our vendors told us they love working with them. Katherine is very fun, helpful and experienced. She was able to give us great, personalized advice and communicated all details very effectively. We cannot tell you how many times we were told that "THIS is the best wedding I have ever been to", and we know that a big reason for that is because the classy, elegant and charming atmosphere provided by this venue cannot be matched by anything in Minnesota.
    -Amy and Cian
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    Jennifer Sent on 04/07/2010
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    Semple Mansion is hands down one of the most romantic & intimate setting for a wedding and reception! I highly recommend having both ceremony and reception there! Getting Married in a Mansion is such a beautiful experience! The Guests felt so involved with the ceremony, because they weren't in a big church. Reception was a amazing as well! The beautiful way the mansion is designed for receptions is so cozy and fun! My guests could not stop complementing the location! Everyone loved it!

    The Beautiful photo opportunities that the Semple mansion has are SO breathtaking. My Photography (jen wheller with Serendipity Photography) did such an amazing job... the photos would have not been nearly has romantic or...
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    Gayle Sent on 07/27/2020
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    Pandemic Perfection

    Katherine was simply phenomenal to work with during our whole wedding planning process, but went the extra mile to make sure my husband and I, our guests, our vendors, and their staff were comfortable and safe during our pandemic wedding in July. She arranged our COVID seating well ahead of time AND texted photos of what it would look like. She's so friendly and responsive, and I'm so glad we were able to still have a beautiful, safe wedding at Semple.
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    Shayla Sent on 03/04/2018
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    Getting married at the mansion wasn't the plan until we walked in. Then we couldn't picture our day anywhere else. Katherine and Breanna were great. The mansion is absolutely stunning. Every angel every room every season. If you want an entire place with lots of rooms all for you, this is it. It's old, its stylish, its GORGEOUS. It has a personality all it's own. The vibe was so on point for our theme. Nowhere could have been it but there. It has a library for quite conversation and cake, a big bar for socializing and drinking, a beautiful and ornate ballroom for dancing or eating or both! The staircase will take your breath away its perfection for pictures...
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    Megan Sent on 10/27/2017
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    Having our wedding at Semple Mansion was the BEST decision we could have made. The mansion itself is stunning and perfectly matched our Gatsby-inspired wedding vision. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how beautiful it was and how perfectly intimate our 183+ wedding felt (which can be a hard thing to pull off in many other venues). Plus, the price is definitely reasonable and they offer 10 different catering options, in addition to allowing mansion access (throughout the entire mansion) all day long. One major reason we chose Semple over other mansions is because they didn't nickel and dime us for "extra hours" before 3pm - instead, their rate was up front and 100% fair, which we really appreciated....
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    Mike Sent on 12/10/2016
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    The Semple Mansion was the perfect venue for my daughters November wedding. It is romantic and historical, not to mention absolutely gorgeous. We had the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception, dance all in one location. Our guests loved not having to travel place to place, and we were able to use the entire mansion. The bridal suite is perfect for a large party to get ready, the wine grotto is so unique and the ballroom..just gorgeous. Katherine and Laura are very professional and answer questions in a timely manner. We have only positive things to say. The staff and the Semple Mansion made Paige and Logans day one to remember.
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    User2802159 Sent on 10/05/2016
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    I loved Semple Mansion from the moment I saw it. There is a grand opulence to the venue. Katherine was absolutely fantastic in answering emails and helping us with details leading up to the big day. Laura was so helpful the day of the wedding and truly went out of her way to make our day special. It was especially nice to be able to bring in our own alcohol, which was particularly important to my father, who wanted a specific type of wine. The Mansion is so gorgeous on its own that we didn’t really need to bring in too many additional decorations. It was wonderful to be able to have the entire Mansion to ourselves so the...
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    Caitlin Sent on 06/03/2016
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    Katherine was so accommodating to us and always willing to answer any silly questions at any time! She and her team made the entire booking, planning, and day of process for our wedding absolute perfection and easy as good be! The semple mansion is so breathtaking and the staff was so excellent I wish we could get married over and over again!!
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    Katie Sent on 10/28/2015
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    The Semple Mansion was the most beautiful venue for my fall wedding, I couldn't imagine it anywhere else! Katherine was incredible and easy to work with! She was responsive, kind, and thoughtful throughout the entire planning process, as well as the day of. The bartenders the mansion supplied were also incredible and went way above and beyond to help serve guests and clean up at the end of the night.
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    User1771779 Sent on 08/19/2014
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    Best location ever! They don't require to pick any specific caterer, nor do they have a minimum cost on food, drinks, etc. Katherine is such a delight to work with and very flexible with a bride's ever changing mind/details. All our guests said it was the best and most elegant wedding they have ever been to (and no alcohol was served - all reviews were sober :) ) and we did not have any decorations added to the Mansion, minus centerpieces. Piece of cake for any less creative bride like myself.
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    Was a dream cone true. The bridal suite was lovely. The men were three floors down so there was no chance of my husband seeing me vefore the ceremony. The stairs were scary but so worth it.
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    Erin Sent on 12/02/2013
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    It was a dream wedding! Katherine was wonderful to work with and made it so easy for us! The mansion is gorgeous and has so much character that we didn't feel that we had to over decorate. The architecture is beautiful, so less is more. We loved that there were so many areas for our guests to see...main floor, wine grotto, lounge area and the ballroom. We took advantage of the grand piano and hired someone to come in and play for our cocktail hour. It was a magical night!
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    Absolutely in LOVE with everything about this venue! My guests all felt the same way! I had an amazing experience with Katherine and everyone at the Semple. Katherine kept in contact with me throughout the months, answered all of my questions efficiently, and allowed me to do drop by visits with barely any announcement! Don't let the cost scare you away, it is completely worth it! My one gripe is that only one bar service is allowed in to the mansion, Common Roots Catering, and we did not have a good experience with them. The alcohol provided was all local and we did not know any of it. We ended up being given the choice to pay outrageous stocking...
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    Tara Sent on 08/12/2013
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    I am not exaggerating when I say my wedding at Semple Mansion was the most perfect day of my life. Katherine was phenomenal in working with us and was always willing to show us around "just one more time." My guests were raving about how beautiful the site was, and regardless of how many times I had been in Semple, it still took my breath away. I am so thankful that we had our wedding at Semple Mansion and I couldn't have imagined it being anywhere else. The vendors all knew what they were doing and where to go, so I was truly able to sit back, relax, and enjoy the day.
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    Amber Sent on 08/03/2013
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    When I purchased my wedding dress at Semple Mansion (when Posh Bridal Couture was still there), I could only dream of having my wedding there. A few months later, my now husband and I took the leap and booked the mansion for our big day. From that moment on, I worked with Katherine, the Executive Director at the mansion. Working with her was phenomenal: every time we had a question, we only had to send her an email or call her to get a quick answer. She was great at reminding us of upcoming due dates for payments at the mansion itself, as well as getting updates on details from outside vendors (i.e. caterer, rentals, etc.). She was extremely...
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    Anna Sent on 02/27/2013
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    I could not be more pleased about my wedding at the Semple Mansion. Katherine and Britty(coordinators) could not be more kind, efficient, and eager to help make my day perfect. Truly, I would recommend the Semple to EVERYONE in the twin cities area. You cannot beat the elegant interior design and beauty of this place! Well worth earth penny.
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    Jen Sent on 03/01/2012
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    I would never have had my wedding anywhere else. My guests had so much fun and it was so unique.
    Katherine knows how to get things organize and help you create a flawless event.
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    Katie Sent on 11/12/2011
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    Katherine and her staff were simply wonderful to work with. My mom and I would pop in on multiple occasions to see if certain small details we wanted would "work" with the venue. Even if we dropped in unannounced, Katherine was there with a smile and willing to show us the ballroom another time!

    We heard nothing but wonderful feedback from our family and friends. Everyone said it was a wonderful wedding and a beautiful venue. We were married in October and I LOVED how the grand foyer and ballroom looked for our reception. It was sunset as our guests arrived and the mansion had such a warm and welcoming feel to it.

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    Brooke Sent on 09/17/2011
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    Phenomenal venue, Katherine is absolutely amazing to work with!! Highly recommend considering Semple Mansion as our day was PERFECT and our guests loved the beautiful, intimate atmosphere. Free parking is a plus considering it's location. The bridal suite was exactly what we needed for getting ready. The ballroom is one of a kind...stunning decor/chandeliers, great built in seating along the perimeter so guests are not limited to their tables, good acoustics for our DJ and slideshow. Could not be happier with our venue choice!
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    Namrata Sent on 08/26/2011
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    Everything was great about the Mansion- including the staff, especially Katherine. The only two things I could critique was that the curtains to the bridal boutique were not closed on the wedding and this really bugged me as the bride. I'm sure the guests did not notice, and that was not the fault of the mansion! Also, it was really hot but that will happen when there are 210 + people in a place. It was a beautiful wedding, a beautiful space, and the staff was so so helpful. I fully recommend it.
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    Nicole Sent on 08/22/2011
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    We were working in a budget for our wedding and The Semple Mansion met all of our expectations AND was a great value. I would recommend the venue and their staff to anyone!!!
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    Jill Sent on 06/25/2011
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    Our family had a wonderful experience @ the Semple Mansion. The staff was incredible with hospitality. They were very kind, attentive, congenial, professional, and worked very hard to fulfill your wishes. Kathryn and Sophia worked as a team and represented each other with dignity and grace. The entire day from morning til midnight was magical. We loved the mansion and its beauty and splendor. The bridal suite was especially enchanting and sweet for the bridal party to prepare for the ceremony. The guests were completely inspired by the immediate beauty of the venue. We also loved the ease of the reception being in the ballroom. It too was magnificent, gorgeous, and lovely! We have absolutely no regrets to share about the Semple Mansion. Truly divine!
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