Loft 214 Reviews
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Quality of service 4.8 out of 5 rating4.8
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Average response time 4.8 out of 5 rating4.8
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Professionalism 4.8 out of 5 rating4.8
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Value 4.7 out of 5 rating4.7
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Flexibility 4.7 out of 5 rating4.7
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Colleen Sent on 01/01/20265 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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A True Gem!
I can’t say enough about the stunning, romantic, and timeless venue at Loft 214. Their incredible team made everything seamless, and while prices were well below other venues, the quality was far above. -
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Jeanne Sent on 09/05/20255 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Amazing!!!
The Loft 214 provided everything we needed for our special day!! It truly was a one stop shop. The eclectic, modern, rustic, romantic vibe of the Loft required minimal additions to make it feel incredibly personal. The staff was amazing and made getting ready for the day and the day of, a total breeze. It was everything we dreamed of when searching for a place to hold our ceremony and reception!
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Joshua Sent on 11/24/20245 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Loft 214 in Stillwater for the Wedding Win!
Thank you to Emily and the entire team at Loft 214 (f.k.a. The Loft at Studio J) for making our wedding celebration absolutely amazing!
The venue itself is a reflection of the city of Stillwater; a perfect blending of historic past, embodying an old-world charm, combined with all of the amenities that support the wants and needs of today’s weddings. Set in the middle of Stillwater’s breathtaking downtown, Loft 214 served to support all of our family and friends to join us for the ceremony and celebration, surrounding us with stunning views and the perfect balance of elegance and rustic charm.
The team at Loft 214 were incredibly attentive and went above and beyond to ensure that things went according to our plan, including meeting with us weeks ahead of our big day to ensure that all details were explored and addressed - which helped to make the planning less stressful. The venue’s kitchen supported our caterer, Bella Vida’s needs, and the fully-stocked bar supported our, and all of our guest’s wants. All-in-all they helped to provide an atmosphere that was simply perfect, and reflective of our special day.
Loft 214 was the perfect place for our marriage ceremony and celebration with our families and friends - we highly recommend Loft 214 to anyone looking for a great wedding experience! -
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Montana Sent on 11/21/20245 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Beautiful Venue
Emily and her staff were amazing to work with!!! They were helpful in every way and made sure that everything ran smoothly on our special day! I would highly recommend The Loft for your wedding day as it is a beautiful building with the perfect set up for your event! Emily knows what she is doing and was extremely helpful with any questions that I had! -
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Anna Sent on 10/16/20245 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Our October Wedding
We had the pleasure of working with the Loft at Studio J for our October wedding. Everything was perfect! The team there has a solution for everything and responds quickly to emails. Not only is the team fantastic, but the venue space felt so homey and welcoming. Our guest couldn’t not stop raving about how perfect it was flowing between ceremony and reception. Thank you for making our day perfect! -
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Melinda Sent on 06/05/20245 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Beautiful Wedding Venue in Stillwater
After a ton of research of trying to find the perfect wedding venue, I fell in LOVE with The Loft at Studio J with pictures alone. Then after our walk through with the staff at The Loft, it was an easy decision to pick The Loft.
My husband and I decided to go with the VIP Experience at The Loft, which provided budgets for certain wedding venue needs and the staff really made us feel like a VIP (leading up to the wedding and the day of our wedding).
Emily at The Loft made our day of so special and exciting that I was able to not ever worry about anything going on in the background. She was always on top of everything and made sure we stuck to our timeline as the day went on.
I cannot express how beautiful the building and location enough! Walking distance to the river for great pictures, hardwood floors, brick walls, with a beautiful bar area. The best perk was they have a photo booth for you to use during your wedding and my guests really enjoyed that feature.
We highly recommend The Loft at Studio J to host your wedding!
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Clay Sent on 10/14/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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The Best Venue!
We are SO glad we chose the Loft at Studio J for our wedding reception venue! The space itself is timeless - rustic, classic, intimate, and just drop dead gorgeous. It’s perfectly conducive to a buzzing dance floor while still reserving space and opportunity for intimate conversations throughout the night. The bar location flows perfect with the rest of the evening activities, and the built in Photo Booth provides a special way for guests to capture magic moments. Oh, and did I mention it’s located in the heart of Minnesota’s most gorgeous Main Street? Truly idyllic.
But without question the best part of choosing The Loft is getting to work with Emily! We added on to our package to have her services as our day-of coordinator and it may have been the best choice we made through our entire wedding planning. She was organized, professional, and so kind. By the time we reached our reception, we wanted her as a guest! 11/10, would recommend! -
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Angela Sent on 03/24/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Perfect venue
Emily and everyone at The Loft made our day wonderful! It was stress free for me (the bride) and everything went smoothly with Emily running the show! Beautiful venue!! -
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Caitlyn Sent on 02/13/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Worth your time!!
Believe me when I say- BOOK THIS VENUE. Not only is the actual building stunning, but the location is perfect, and the staff is phenomenal. The Loft truly made our wedding day what it was. We received so many comments on how beautiful of a venue it was, and so many of our guests were ecstatic about the location. Being right in downtown Stillwater gave us and our guests access to so many different things (as well as provided the perfect location for beautiful pictures). Working with Emily was easy and stress-free; she was very prompt with communication and flexible with our requests. Such a kind person! Our bartender was also wonderful- quick, polite, and patient. The Loft is fairly priced, beautiful, and overall just worth your time; they go above and beyond to make sure your day is special. You will not regret checking them out! -
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Alyssa Sent on 07/28/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Lovely venue, lots of character, perfect for our intimate wedding reception
Gorgeous venue!! Can't say enough good things about the Loft, we fell in love with it instantly and it was the perfect place for our wedding reception. Charming, intimate, lots of character, definitely the industrial chic vibe we were looking for. The hanging lights and brick backdrop are just gorgeous. We had a relatively small headcount, 81 guests, and the space felt just right, neither cramped nor empty.
Emily was our wedding planner, and she was fantastic to work with! She responded quickly, kept us on task, found us great vendors, and was our day-of coordinator, well worth the extra fee! Super nice and super professional, she knows her stuff.
Tip to future brides: don't forget to let your guests know about the photobooth!! It's tucked away towards the back of the common area and we forgot to announce it. A few guests trickled their way back and found the booth on their own, but I think a lot more of them would have taken photos if they'd known!! -
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Daniel Sent on 01/14/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Best Venue Ever!!!
Absolutely amazing experience with The Loft. Emily, Maureen and the whole crew were extremely helpful from start to finish with planning and follow through. Emily answered all of our questions without hesitation throughout the whole process. We dropped off our decorations the morning of, and Maureen and her team did amazing work setting up the venue for the ceremony and reception. Just a fabulous team all around!! I highly recommend using The Loft. -
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Molly Sent on 11/14/20215 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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An absolute seamless dream
OUR FAVORITE DAY EVER. And it wouldn’t of been complete without the most STUNNING venue and AMAZING staff to help create a seamless wedding day. I can’t begin to thank Emily and everyone over at The Loft at Studio J for all their hard work they put in to creating the most memorable day for my husband and I. Our guests are still raving about our big day weeks later. From the gorgeous atmosphere to the photos guests could capture themselves at the photo booth that’s included. Our wedding day was an absolute dream. Trust me, book it. -
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Coriann Sent on 07/27/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Incredible Wedding Venue
The loft was the best choice we could’ve made when choosing our venue! It is beautiful, the staff is incredible, and our guest had a phenomenal time!-
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Donna Sent on 12/21/20205 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Our experience with anyone we touched at both the JX and the Loft were dedicated and enjoyable.
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Allie Sent on 11/30/20205 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Beyond thankful and happy to have my wedding at The Loft at Studio J!
My husband and I could not be happier that we chose the Loft at Studio J for our wedding in November!
Emily and Corey were amazing to work with. They were extremely responsive to my ongoing list of questions (especially during the pandemic). They were very understanding, flexible, and kind throughout the wedding planning process. A huge shout out to Emily, for being proactive and reaching out when the restrictions were placed on the wedding. They made us feel very safe and confident that they were going to handle our small wedding as safely as possible.
Right away, we fell in love with the rustic vibe and knew that we could take advantage of how naturally beautiful the venue is. We loved the windows, the chiavari chairs, the bar, and the fact that it has a photobooth (which was so much fun)! It is also reasonable in price, especially for around the area.
After our initial tour, they made the process so easy for us and were such a great resource. I love the portal that they put all your information in, so that you can see everything that you talked about just in case you forget something. We flipped our timeline around 9 days before the wedding due to the current restrictions, and both Emily and Corey were transparent, professional and flexible.
A huge shout out to the day of coordinator - Corey, who let us use their easels/stands when I completely forgot to buy them for my signage…totally saved the day! He also went above and beyond by referring me to some good photo op locations around Stillwater for the wedding party pics, which I appreciated since I’m not from the area.
Even after the wedding, they checked in to make sure that I was taken care of. I have to remind myself that we are not the only wedding they are managing…because they make you feel like the most special couple out there! I would rate them 100 stars out of 10 if that was possible. THANK YOU! 😊Love, Mr & Mrs Spychalla.
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Megan Sent on 11/30/20205 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Beautiful Venue
The Loft at Studio J is an absolutely beautiful venue! The entire staff and Loft team helped to make our day very special. It was everything we had hoped for and more! -
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Emily Sent on 10/11/20205 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Amazing venue! Amazing staff! So glad we went with JX!
My husband and I recently got married at the JX Event Venue. From the moment we stepped into JX, we knew it was exactly where we wanted to have our wedding. I truly cannot say enough good things about the venue! The aesthetics and simpleness yet elegance that the venue offers is timeless and just what we were looking for. The staff is ABSOLUTELY incredible. Emily Tweed was our Day of Coordinator and I don't know how our day would have gone on without her. She fielded so many questions leading up to our date, kept us organized and managed every small and large detail the day of. She is the best of the best at what she does! Our guests were so impressed by the JX Venue nestled in the middle of Downtown Stillwater. We would highly recommend the JX Event Venue to everyone and anyone for their wedding or upcoming event! -
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Alexandra Sent on 03/02/20205 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Great Experience!
The venue itself is so historic, unique, and decorative. We didn't need to have a ton of decorations because the venue spoke its own story. The staff were so nice, helpful, and flexible. They really want to make you heard and make sure your day goes off without a hitch. I would recommend them to anyone! I cannot say enough good things about this venue. It is so cute and unique. -
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Alixis Sent on 09/23/20195 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Beautifully amazing.
Oh my goodness, I truly don't have anything bad to say about this venue. They were AMAZING from start to finish and always answered any questions I may have had. They made the whole process super easy and the day of went by without any problems. I had a lot of guests say how cool it was to find such a unique place that fit our personalities and everyone loved everything about the venue and the staff. The bartenders were also so spectacular. I have nothing bad to say about this venue and staff. They were all amazing and super helpful. -
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Max Sent on 01/20/20195 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Groom/customer
We couldn't have picked a better venue for our January wedding than the Loft at Studio J. During the planning process, Emily was very attentive and able to answer all of our questions. We felt in very good hands. The day of, the staff was super attentive, helping us set up and always checking in to see if we needed anything.
We received many compliments from our guests on how beautiful the venue was, and we couldn't agree more. Our bartenders were fantastic and took care of us the entire night. Every aspect of the night, and this venue, was perfect. -
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Keisha Sent on 10/17/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Fantastic wedding venue
From the moment my husband and I stepped into The Loft and Studio J, we knew it was the venue we wanted to get married in. It was everything that we loved, industrial, exposed beams, exposed brick, so beautiful that you barely need decorations. Our manager on the day of the wedding was willie and he was phenomenal. He made sure that everything ran smoothly, he worked with my sister and mom so well! Not only was Willie the manager on duty, he was a bartender and made sure that guests were well served all night. My only suggestion would be to look at and ask about all of the extra fees before you book, for example to have the rehearsal at the venue was another fee either $200 or $300, I would have never thought to ask that being my first time getting married. Other than the extra fees, we loved everything about the Loft! We had our ceremony and reception there, the venue flip was extremely fast. Our guests also loved the photo booth! -
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Katie Sent on 10/12/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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We could not have been happier with our choice to have both our ceremony and reception at the Loft! From the start Annie and everyone at the Loft were incredibly helpful, organized, and friendly. My husband and I booked the Loft from out-of-state and Annie went out of her way to ensure we were comfortable with and excited about their space. As soon as we saw the venue we knew it was the right choice. It is beautiful and unique with brick walls, wood floors, and big windows. It embraces the charm of Stillwater and adds some extra style.
The staff encouraged us to personalize the space, often reached out with updates and suggestions, and were very quick to respond to our questions (no matter how small). When we had an issue arise, the staff members were responsive and quick to offer multiple solutions.
Our wedding could not have been as perfect without the Loft and its wonderful staff. We can't imagine a better experience! -
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Paige Sent on 06/10/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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We only visited one venue before deciding where to have our wedding. The moment we stepped into the Loft, it was perfect! Annie (our event coordinator) was nothing but helpful! She was there for us every step of the way and especially the day of!
Our ceremony and reception was held at the Loft, for our 200 wedding guest. The venue setup was prefect for our buffet style dinner, and our bar loving guest. The bridal suit was amazing ! Great for getting ready photos. Included in the venue was a photo booth! Our guest had a blast taking photos and we have digital copies of them. If we had to do it all over again the loft is an easy choice!
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Maddie Sent on 05/01/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Everything about The Loft was amazing! Annie was very accommodating and responded to all of my emails exceptionally quickly. Many of our guests commented on the venue and how beautiful it was. The whole planning process was easy and stress free and our day went as smooth as possible. Book The Loft! You will not be disappointed. -
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Brian Sent on 04/12/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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From the moment we walked into The Loft at Studio J Annie made our experience everything we could have hoped for. Josh and team were amazing as our photographers. The Loft at Studio J has everything you need and is such a unique space. -
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Kristina Sent on 04/04/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Beautiful venue. Great staff! Everything was perfect. -
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Shelby Sent on 10/24/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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Thank you to Judd, Josh, Annie, and the rest of The Loft team for making my wedding the happiest most memorable day of my life to date! Working with you was so simple and you made everything go so smoothly. My husband and I felt totally taken care of in your hands and the day went off without a hitch!-
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Hope Sent on 12/19/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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My wife and I were looking for something rustic, yet elegant for our wedding. We chose the Loft @ Studio J for both our wedding ceremony and the reception. Everyone we worked with at the venue was great! There were not any sneaky add in charges, everything was straight forward and easy to follow. We mostly worked with Annie and she was fabulous! She was very communicative and helped us make sure we had everything checked off our list and made it an easy process. The venue itself was perfectly rustic, romantic, and elegant! We attended a wedding fair on site and checked off, catering, dessert, and DJ off our lists! It was awesome having vendors who were fair priced within the market and familiar with the venue. Everyone was great and our day could not have turned out any more prefect! Thank you to everyone at the Loft @ Studio J for making our day the greatest day!! -
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Calee Sent on 09/07/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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Full review + photos at https://is.gd/chimesLOFTREVIEW
_Photogenic Architectural Details
While on the hunt for a venue, we searched for something that was wholly photogenic. We hated the idea of having our event in a room that could also be used for a business conference. The only thing that I did not like was a Coca-Cola sign. It didn't go with our event, so we created a giant mural to cover it. The Loft made it easy to cover.
_Price, Event Customization, and All-Inclusive Setup
When we booked in 2014, the price was about half of what it currently is. We paid around $3000 to The Loft for our event. Their current rate for what we got is $5200. Still reasonable for what's included.
_Gorgeous Bride Room
Clearly a photographer designed it with all the little nooks, backgrounds, and natural lighting. The only thing I'd wished that they had in the bride room is storage bins of some sort. When our photographers showed up we had stuff everywhere, and there wasn't a place to stash it. Also, they have a padlock on the door with a secret code so only certain people can be in the room. This was great for some quiet time and private getting-ready time.
_Photobooth + prints
The photobooth was not a thing we would have paid extra for, but we were happy that it was included. It was a huge hit! They had a printer next to it that made two copies of your strip — one to keep and one to give to us. The Loft also gave us all the original photos, and photos in strip form.
_Helpful Staff
The best part about The Loft at Studio J is their helpful staff. I was worried because the staff changed between when we booked (2014) and our event (2016) Although the staff changed, the helpfulness didn't.Each event planner was an expert at helping us plan our event — asking appropriate questions at the right time in the planning phase. And the day of they were helpful with last-minute things.
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Samantha Sent on 07/09/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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My husband and I chose to get married at the Loft at Studio J because we love downtown Stillwater. It ended up being the best possible place to choose for a beautiful wedding reception. They are kind, fun, flexible, and let you make your wedding as personal as you want! We had homemade wine, loved the photobooth!!, and we barely had to decorate because the venue alone is already stunning. Working with the team at Studio J was nothing but pleasant. Annie Riley is amazing. Very professional and flexible. She made things happen we thought for sure wouldn't. I cannot say enough how happy I am that we got married here :) Thankyou guys for being awesome! -
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Lynn Sent on 11/15/20155 out of 5 rating5.0
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I was recently married at The Loft at Studio J on Friday, October 2nd, 2015. The day was perfect in every way. My husband and I are so happy we chose The Loft. From the moment we first walked up the beautiful staircase and stepped onto the 2nd floor, my breath was taken away. It was beautiful! From the rustic charm, to spacious event area, the photo booth, the awesome bar with all the history displayed in it, the cool bathrooms, and the awesome bride’s room. I knew I had to book The Loft for my wedding. It was perfect in every way and fit perfectly with our rustic theme. The staff has been amazing to work with from day one. Taylor and Melissa both worked with me on getting my wedding just the way it was. They both responded quickly to phone calls and/or emails to any questions I had. The day of the wedding Melissa, Kelsey, Grace and Meredith were the AMAZING to work with! From little requests to big, they did it all and did it well. Lots of our guests commented on how beautiful The Loft was and how perfect it was for our wedding. I would highly recommend The Loft at Studio J! -
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Kristin Sent on 04/21/20155 out of 5 rating5.0
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I am the honored bride of the 2015 Fairy Godmother Project of MN wedding. This project is the culmination of vendors who give a dream wedding to 1 military couple a year. Judd from the Loft at Studio J signed on as donating venue. Upon being selected, my mind wandered, dreaming of a wedding that one can only conjure up in her mind. What I didn’t realize as I walked through the doors of the loft was that my dream of a space with the perfect blend of elegance and rustic natural elements, beautiful light and an intimate and airy feel….this dream was about to come to life. The best part was Judd and Taylor and the rest of the staff. I was instantly at home with them in their space. Their flexibility made the process so easy. I often felt the desire to stop in and see the space. Each time, they welcomed us. I never felt intrusive. They treat their clients as family and the loft as their home. Judd is constantly upgrading the space to better accommodate guests. Most of my favorite professional pictures were taken in his beautifully remodeled bridal suite. Even the ladies room is elegant and worthy of bridal photos. He has incredible imagination for the space and bringing it to life. We were blown away by the space, flow, architectural details of the exposed brick, reclaimed wood and preservation of its history, the view of main street and the fresh scent of the river as the breeze blew through the windows. Most of all, we were blown away by the professionalism and warmth of the staff. It was the best night of my life and it wouldn’t have happened without Judd and the Loft at Studio J. I am eternally grateful to them for allowing us to share our most sacred moments with them in the loft. There is nowhere else and with no other crew I would have rather shared it. Forever indebted to you all for helping make my dreams come true. Your passion for what you do is obvious and beams through every intricate detail of the loft and all that you provide for those you work with. -
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Holly Sent on 11/11/20145 out of 5 rating5.0
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The Loft is a beautiful venue with the exposed brick and hardwood floors. It is rustic without being a barn and is a bit more upscale than the new barn wedding trend. The location so close to the river is hard to beat. The staff there was very helpful and resposive to our questions and needs and Taylor was great to work with. We had a few last minute technical issues with the music/speakers and Judd and Josh were able to save the day! We had a ton of compliments about the wedding and the Loft from my very picky family. -
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Megan Sent on 09/23/20145 out of 5 rating5.0
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This venue was exceptional. Our guests loved this place and our reception was amazing. We couldn't have pictured it any better. Thanks to Taylor for making everything run smoothly. I would highly recommend this venue for your wedding reception. -
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LOVED THEM! They were awesome from start to finish. Very eager to meet all needs, easy to get a hold of, very service oriented, and so positive and fun! They are so accommodating for everything and EXTREMELY easy to work with. It was an amazing wedding venue-highly recommend! -
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Lauren Sent on 03/18/20145 out of 5 rating5.0
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The Loft was an absolutely gorgeous venue for our wedding reception. The staff is fun to work with, decor hardly needs any dressing up, atmosphere is great, and setting in downtown Stillwater is amazing. If you want a venue that is beautiful, unique, and extremely classy, this is the place. -
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Sammi Sent on 11/13/20244.8 out of 5 rating4.8
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A great wedding experience!
The best place to have a wedding!! If we had to go back and book a venue, The Loft would be the first choice!
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Austin Sent on 05/25/20224.8 out of 5 rating4.8
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Beautiful old building with tons of character
We have nothing but overly positive things to say about this venue. Every one of our guests had amazing things to say and we would not change a thing! The staff were friendly and helpful. The day of went beautifully. The building is so full of character, extensive decorations are not needed. 10/10 would recommend! -
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Alyssa Sent on 09/21/20164.8 out of 5 rating4.8
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Great venue and location for a wedding! The Loft has multiple rooms to use with beautiful backdrops for your photos and a nice intimate feel in the main reception area. Annie and the staff are wonderful and were very timely in responses and to anything we needed.
The only negative thing I would say at all regards the price of the venue and then additional costs for miscellaneous things (i.e. glassware/fee for outside photographer etc.). We couldn't have been happier with the venue, but that is one thing to anticipate! -
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Dan Sent on 11/09/20144.7 out of 5 rating4.7-
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Overall Judd and the staff at The Loft were awesome to work with. The venue is absolutely gorgeous and would recommend to anyone looking for a rustic, yet intimate and elegant atmosphere. There were a couple hiccups with communication from the staff, however being 1100 miles away planning could have attributed to that. The only other issue we experienced was the disarray our event planner walked into the day of the reception. However things came
together quickly and the reception was beautiful. Judd and staff took the time to listen to our concerns and have made necessary changes to their process/business to ensure these concerns are addressed and accounted for in the future. -
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Karah Sent on 01/31/20224.6 out of 5 rating4.6
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I highly recommend this place!
Working with the loft was super easy! They communicated within a reasonable timely manner & they were very flexible with any changes that we had even day of changes. The only thing I didn’t like was the size of the girls getting ready room way to small for all of the bridesmaids and getting ready vendors to fit and if you want to get in on time to start getting ready you have to pay a lot more. The getting ready room is really pretty though and great for pictures & storing your things during the wedding. I would recommend this venue to other brides. -
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Laurann Sent on 01/18/20184 out of 5 rating4.0-
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My husband and I had such an amazing wedding day - and The Loft had a lot to do with that! Annie was fantastic throughout the entire planning process - she was responsive, patient, kind, and flexible. I really cannot thank her enough for how helpful she was in coordinating every detail of our event!
However, I felt pretty hung out to dry on the day of the wedding. We had to seek out a staff person to introduce ourselves when we arrived for set up, and even then I felt like the staff was not eager to help. This staff person also left before our guests even arrived! For some reason, a lot of the details I thought the Loft would take care of were not accomplished on the night of the event. For example, the groom had to clear a catering table to make room for the late night snack, my friends had to move a table from the dance floor, etc. It was all fine in the end, and all got done without complaint. However, looking back, I'm disappointed The Loft did not come through on the promise to take care of coordinating these details. Also, we had many pretty obvious "crashers" that my parents and other guests had to ask to leave (it was NYE, and I think some people just thought it was a party!). Not a huge deal - but I would think security's job would have been to handle these situations.
This venue was a big expenditure for us - and in many ways, it lived up to its price tag. These dissatisfactions do not sully the experience we had in planning the event, or our memories from a wonderful celebration. However, I do feel The Loft failed to truly deliver on the day it mattered to us most. -
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Ranae Sent on 12/27/20164 out of 5 rating4.0
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The Loft was great as they know what they are doing and do it well. They have a well oiled machine and their recommendations for vendors was awesome so you didn't have to find all of your own. -
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Margot Sent on 10/10/20201.8 out of 5 rating1.8
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COVID Wedding- Refusal to Return Deposit Despite No Services Rendered in Pandemic
When we signed the contract with Loft at Studio J, we could not have been more happy. We were so excited to work with them, I voted for them on Wedding Wire and the Knot as an outstanding venue.
Then COVID happened.. We reached out to them at 3.5 months before our wedding. The wedding organizer/director (Emily Tweed ) told us at 6 weeks we could make the decision to postpone. At that point it was May we still didn’t know what the future would hold. We decided to wait it out and reach our guests about the situation. At four weeks prior to the wedding, we still had heard nothing from Emily or any of the Loft at Studio J management.
At four weeks prior, the COVID cases were rising and we did not want to be responsible for anyone's ill health. We reached out to Emily Tweed to discuss the situation and get our deposit back since no services were rendered. (They also have a force majeure clause in the contract.) The management team (Emilys brother, Judd Sather), would not return our deposit of 3000, not even a portion of it. 3000 for a tour and a couple emails is quite a fee.
Its especially hurtful when you are trying to be responsible and the owner’s is posting about the financial status of his businesses during covid writing “I feel like I’m retired- golfing”. (Judd Sather Photography May 6,2020 entry).
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Jeremy Sent on 11/07/20201 out of 5 rating1.0
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Super disappointed! Not treated fairly! Be aware of all the hidden fees
Super disappointed! Not treated fairly! Be aware of all the hidden fees. After looking at a number of wedding venues, we ended up selecting The Loft at Studio J. We liked the industrial feel and signed a contract in Sept, for a wedding the following October. We were not told about the non-refundable deposit until after signing the contract...and the deposit was significant. We looked back at the packet, and did find it written at the bottom of a page of a 10 or so page packet of information. It would have been nice if they would just be upfront an forthcoming. That was the first of many misleading actions and unfair things we experienced. Then came the hidden fees. If you do not go with one of the Lofts' preferred caterers they charge you $1000 to bring another vendor in. But Green Mill Catering (a preferred caterer) charged us a venue fee. We were paying for the venue, paying for the caterer and still was charge an additional venue fee (7%). If we wanted another bartender at The Loft, they were going to charge $250 an hour. Our simply wedding was becoming very expensive due to the hidden costs. We ended up cancelling our contract at the beginning of January and then COVID happened. We asked repeatedly over the next 9 months if they could work us with and provide either a refund, partial refund or allow us to reschedule. The Loft at Studio J did NOTHING to help! They stood by their contract, and did not work with us in any manner....well, they offered to let us reschedule within 6 months but only on a Sunday. Not how we expected to be treated. Clearly the Loft at Studio J is only about the dollars and not really honestly interested in helping people during one of their most important days of their lives. As the world was going through a pandemic, The Loft felt it was best to enforce their contact. As we continued to ask for them to be reasonable, Emily Tweed did not picked up the phone once, to call us to work something out. Her only communication was over email. The caterer, DJ and photographer all provided some type of refund due to the circumstances. I would strongly caution anyone from using the Loft at Studio J for a wedding, party of business event. -
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