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• Laura L. Sent on 09/07/2022
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  The space here is beautiful at silverwood park. Prefect for an outdoor or indoor ceremony. Mary Stennes is great at keeping you informed and communicating with you throughout. Be aware that they do have specific vendors that can be used at their location, you will be given a huge list of who can be used at their space. Is a lovely place for your next event.

  The space here is beautiful at silverwood park. Prefect for an outdoor or indoor ceremony. Mary Stennes is great at keeping you informed and communicating with you throughout. Be aware that they do have specific vendors that can be used at their location, you will be given a huge list of who can be used at their space. Is a lovely place for your next event.
• Amy Sent on 11/06/2019
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  Beautiful Gale Woods Farm

  My husband and I got married at Gale Woods Farm on October 25th, 2019. From the very start of our tour (on a day that was negative 15 degrees), we fell absolutely in love with everything that Gale Woods had to offer. From the ceremony site overlooking the lake to the reception space big enough to fit all of our friends and family. Not only did we fall in love with the space but we fell in love with Kathryn! She was fantastic throughout the whole experience, from booking our date to answering every question I had (which was a lot!). We could not have picked a better place to have had our marriage begin then Gale Woods Farms. If you are looking for a beautiful and cost-effective venue, I would highly, highly suggest you take a look at Gale Woods Farms!

  My husband and I got married at Gale Woods Farm on October 25th, 2019. From the very start of our tour (on a day that was negative 15 degrees), we fell absolutely in love with everything that Gale Woods had to offer. From the ceremony site overlooking the lake to the reception space big enough to fit all of our friends and family. Not only did we fall in love with the space but we fell in love with Kathryn! She was fantastic throughout the whole experience, from booking our date to answering every question I had (which was a lot!). We could not have picked a better place to have had our marriage begin then Gale Woods Farms. If you are looking for a beautiful and cost-effective venue, I would highly, highly suggest you take a look at Gale Woods Farms!

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  This makes me so happy!! I fall in love with everyone I work with and am so glad you got your perfect day!!! I am beyond excited for you and Adam to start your lives together.
  
  Congratulations,
  Kathryn
• Krista S. Sent on 06/29/2019
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  Magical June Wedding at Gale Woods Farm

  Our wedding was just as we had hoped, thanks to Gale Woods Farm. It was a beautiful location at an affordable price. Our contact was responsive and helpful at all hours of the day and we felt totally at ease using this venue. It was perfect for our summer wedding. We would highly recommend Gale Woods Farm!

  Our wedding was just as we had hoped, thanks to Gale Woods Farm. It was a beautiful location at an affordable price. Our contact was responsive and helpful at all hours of the day and we felt totally at ease using this venue. It was perfect for our summer wedding. We would highly recommend Gale Woods Farm!

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  Thank you so much for the kind words. I really enjoyed getting to know you and Kim. Your wedding day was beautiful. We are so honored you choose to share it with us.
  -Kathryn
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• Emily R. Sent on 07/12/2019
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  Best Wedding Venue EVER!

  We could not have had a more perfect wedding, and Gale Woods Farm was such a central element to not only the day but the planning experience. Kathryn was so incredibly easy to work with on the pre-wedding side of things, and she helped us realize our vision with a very organized and well communicated plan (with a backup plan!) She thought of all the details that we would need to hammer out and helped keep us on schedule as we made decisions about each vendor and decorating detail.
  
  The facility is incredibly beautiful and clean. One guest told us "the setting was idyllic," while another said "I thought this was just a farm I had no idea it was going to be a roving picturesque landscape." We were told by many that it was the best wedding venue they had ever seen. We agree!
  
  We kept ourselves on a tight budget and Gale Woods was a no-brainer for a venue in which that would be possible. There are no hidden costs and no unreasonable fees. It was literally thousands of dollars less than other venues we looked at. While money was not the only factor in our decision, it took a lot of stress off planning to know that we could pay the bill pretty easily.
  
  Also, it was very important to us to have a wedding that honored our environmental philosophy. The fact that Gale Woods not only honors but REQUIRES this was a major draw, and they did not disappoint. For any couples who are trying to stay as green as possible, this is your place.
  
  We would choose Gale Woods again without blinking an eye and were sad to drive away from the big red barn when the night was over!
  
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  We could not have had a more perfect wedding, and Gale Woods Farm was such a central element to not only the day but the planning experience. Kathryn was so incredibly easy to work with on the pre-wedding side of things, and she helped us realize our vision with a very organized and well communicated plan (with a backup plan!) She thought of all the details that we would need to hammer out and helped keep us on schedule as we made decisions about each vendor and decorating detail.
  
  The facility is incredibly beautiful and clean. One guest told us "the setting was idyllic," while another said "I thought this was just a farm I had no idea it was going to be a roving picturesque landscape." We were told by many that it was the best wedding venue they had ever seen. We agree!
  
  We kept ourselves on a tight budget and Gale Woods was a no-brainer for a venue in which that would be possible. There are no hidden costs and no unreasonable fees. It was literally thousands of dollars less than other venues we looked at. While money was not the only factor in our decision, it took a lot of stress off planning to know that we could pay the bill pretty easily.
  
  Also, it was very important to us to have a wedding that honored our environmental philosophy. The fact that Gale Woods not only honors but REQUIRES this was a major draw, and they did not disappoint. For any couples who are trying to stay as green as possible, this is your place.
  
  We would choose Gale Woods again without blinking an eye and were sad to drive away from the big red barn when the night was over!
  
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• Emily Sent on 02/05/2020
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  Loved this beautifully natural venue for our fall wedding!

  We had an amazing wedding at Silverwood Park in September 2018. The space was large enough for our 180 guests to move freely between the patio and the indoor venue. On the patio, there was a large fireplace burning all night, and there is a lake within view of the patio, and many mature trees - the majority of which are Oaks. The indoor space is mostly wood, with tons of windows, a large projector, and beautiful lighting - so pretty that you hardly need decorations. There are so many great places for photos all over the park - too many to choose from - and the event staff, especially Mary - the coordinator- were all so great. We highly recommend Silverwood Park for your event venue! ~Emily & Quinn
  *Photos by Graham Gardner Photography https://www.instagram.com/grahamgardner_/
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  We had an amazing wedding at Silverwood Park in September 2018. The space was large enough for our 180 guests to move freely between the patio and the indoor venue. On the patio, there was a large fireplace burning all night, and there is a lake within view of the patio, and many mature trees - the majority of which are Oaks. The indoor space is mostly wood, with tons of windows, a large projector, and beautiful lighting - so pretty that you hardly need decorations. There are so many great places for photos all over the park - too many to choose from - and the event staff, especially Mary - the coordinator- were all so great. We highly recommend Silverwood Park for your event venue! ~Emily & Quinn
  *Photos by Graham Gardner Photography https://www.instagram.com/grahamgardner_/
  *Not sure why our review is listed as having a January wedding date but I wasn't able to modify this

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• Jessica Sent on 07/16/2017
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  We had our ceremony and reception here and it was beautiful in June. The preferred vendors that work with Silverwood are also great!

  We had our ceremony and reception here and it was beautiful in June. The preferred vendors that work with Silverwood are also great!
• Anna Sent on 03/06/2015
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  Highly recommended! We worked with Alyssa at Silverwood and have nothing but good things to say. She was very responsive to our (many) questions, by phone and by email, and was willing to work with all our ideas. The venue itself was lovely at the end of October! Most of the park's trees are oaks, so they turned a lovely orange (a little later than many trees turn in the fall - we got lucky!). We actually had our ceremony outdoors - and LOTS of compliments on the beautiful view!
  
  The Great Hall is a lovely, clean, spacious and versatile room. We went with a vintage travel theme and it worked great with the space. I imagine it would work beautifully with a rustic theme too! It's also surprisingly affordable compared to other similar venues we visited, and at the time we booked (Sept 2013), there was no variable pricing for weekdays/weekends - all days rent for the same rate. :) We appreciated having the ability to pick whichever day we wanted, regardless of price!
  
  This location is a park, which means there are people who are not part of your wedding also present, but the staff sets out very clear signs and the space that you reserve is exclusively yours for the day (as are the spaces you choose to take pictures). We had a kind of odd situation with another wedding party walking through and taking pictures during setup, but it was quickly and professionally taken care of by our host.
  
  If there was a downside to this location, it's that the bridal dressing room isn't very large - it's more like a small office. I actually asked to get ready in a different room off of the reception room. It was set up as kind of a kids' classroom, but our photographer managed to leave the primary colors and train-track carpet out of our pictures, no problem! And Silverwood was very gracious in granting my request. :)
  
  I would very highly recommend Silverwood!! We had a fantastic experience and months later, we are still getting compliments about the beautiful location! :)

  Highly recommended! We worked with Alyssa at Silverwood and have nothing but good things to say. She was very responsive to our (many) questions, by phone and by email, and was willing to work with all our ideas. The venue itself was lovely at the end of October! Most of the park's trees are oaks, so they turned a lovely orange (a little later than many trees turn in the fall - we got lucky!). We actually had our ceremony outdoors - and LOTS of compliments on the beautiful view!
  
  The Great Hall is a lovely, clean, spacious and versatile room. We went with a vintage travel theme and it worked great with the space. I imagine it would work beautifully with a rustic theme too! It's also surprisingly affordable compared to other similar venues we visited, and at the time we booked (Sept 2013), there was no variable pricing for weekdays/weekends - all days rent for the same rate. :) We appreciated having the ability to pick whichever day we wanted, regardless of price!
  
  This location is a park, which means there are people who are not part of your wedding also present, but the staff sets out very clear signs and the space that you reserve is exclusively yours for the day (as are the spaces you choose to take pictures). We had a kind of odd situation with another wedding party walking through and taking pictures during setup, but it was quickly and professionally taken care of by our host.
  
  If there was a downside to this location, it's that the bridal dressing room isn't very large - it's more like a small office. I actually asked to get ready in a different room off of the reception room. It was set up as kind of a kids' classroom, but our photographer managed to leave the primary colors and train-track carpet out of our pictures, no problem! And Silverwood was very gracious in granting my request. :)
  
  I would very highly recommend Silverwood!! We had a fantastic experience and months later, we are still getting compliments about the beautiful location! :)
• Lindsey Sent on 08/24/2014
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  We had a terrific time hosting both of ceremony and reception at Silverwood Park. The park is absolutely beautiful for taking photos and it is nice for guests to be able to spend time both outside and inside if it is a nice day. The staff were very helpful and everything went off without a hitch.

  We had a terrific time hosting both of ceremony and reception at Silverwood Park. The park is absolutely beautiful for taking photos and it is nice for guests to be able to spend time both outside and inside if it is a nice day. The staff were very helpful and everything went off without a hitch.
• Emily Sent on 06/25/2014
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  We used the Noerenberg Gardens as our ceremony site. It is located about 20 minutes west of Minneapolis in an area that is just full of lakes and bays and beautiful homes and gardens. I fell in love with the Noerenberg Gardens when I saw the Gazebo which was right on the water. The views are fantastic and for a small wedding, it is just the right size. They have several options throughout the gardens for weddings of varying sizes, and all of the areas provide unique and interesting pictures. I found the price to be reasonable as far as venues go, although chairs were extra, at $2 a pop. You have to set up the chairs, but they will take them down, which gave us one less thing to worry about the day of. They also have a strict no food/drink/pet policy that was laid out by the Noerenbergs, who donated the land for public use. There is no wiggle room on that, but you can drink in the parking lot if you are parched. There is also no formal bathroom, but a handicap-sized port-a-potty. In the fall of 2014, they will be building a permanent bathroom, so that won't be an issue in the near future. Overall, this was a lovely location for the ceremony and pictures. Guests kept remarking at how beautiful it was. I would definitely recommend checking out the gardens to see if any of the sites within would suit your ceremony.

  We used the Noerenberg Gardens as our ceremony site. It is located about 20 minutes west of Minneapolis in an area that is just full of lakes and bays and beautiful homes and gardens. I fell in love with the Noerenberg Gardens when I saw the Gazebo which was right on the water. The views are fantastic and for a small wedding, it is just the right size. They have several options throughout the gardens for weddings of varying sizes, and all of the areas provide unique and interesting pictures. I found the price to be reasonable as far as venues go, although chairs were extra, at $2 a pop. You have to set up the chairs, but they will take them down, which gave us one less thing to worry about the day of. They also have a strict no food/drink/pet policy that was laid out by the Noerenbergs, who donated the land for public use. There is no wiggle room on that, but you can drink in the parking lot if you are parched. There is also no formal bathroom, but a handicap-sized port-a-potty. In the fall of 2014, they will be building a permanent bathroom, so that won't be an issue in the near future. Overall, this was a lovely location for the ceremony and pictures. Guests kept remarking at how beautiful it was. I would definitely recommend checking out the gardens to see if any of the sites within would suit your ceremony.
• Tim Sent on 06/24/2014
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  We had our wedding reception at silverwood park. It is a wonderful setting with a highly qualified and professional staff.

  We had our wedding reception at silverwood park. It is a wonderful setting with a highly qualified and professional staff.
• Anne M. Sent on 07/10/2013
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  All that needs to be said is that I could not have chosen a more beautiful place to get married, so pleasant right on Lake Minnetonka and all the flowers in that huge Garden was just breath taking. Thank you for Noerenberg Gardens for making and keeping up such an amazing garden to get married in! June 21st 2013 wedding ~ Anne & Jason

  All that needs to be said is that I could not have chosen a more beautiful place to get married, so pleasant right on Lake Minnetonka and all the flowers in that huge Garden was just breath taking. Thank you for Noerenberg Gardens for making and keeping up such an amazing garden to get married in! June 21st 2013 wedding ~ Anne & Jason
• Sarah Sent on 10/04/2012
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  First, the site is absolutely beautiful. The barn is perfect for receptions (clean, spacious, plenty of counter space, bathrooms, coat hangers, etc.), and the ceremony site is gorgeous. We even had sheep in the paddock at the front of our ceremony! As far as rules go, they may seem intimidating at first, but there are plenty of people to help understand them/make sure they are followed, and a lot of them are common sense for maintenance of the site. Rebecca and Tim were always available throughout the planning process, offering updates and advice when necessary. All the barn assistants during the event were ready to help with setup, cleanup, and questions.

  First, the site is absolutely beautiful. The barn is perfect for receptions (clean, spacious, plenty of counter space, bathrooms, coat hangers, etc.), and the ceremony site is gorgeous. We even had sheep in the paddock at the front of our ceremony! As far as rules go, they may seem intimidating at first, but there are plenty of people to help understand them/make sure they are followed, and a lot of them are common sense for maintenance of the site. Rebecca and Tim were always available throughout the planning process, offering updates and advice when necessary. All the barn assistants during the event were ready to help with setup, cleanup, and questions.
• Lindsay Sent on 07/08/2012
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  Silverwood Park is a magical place to get married. You are surrounded by old growth oaks and nature in every direction you look. The building is modern and has all the amenities you need. It is a great place to hold a small intimate wedding or a big fancy wedding because you can rent the great hall, the island, and/or the amphitheater!

  Silverwood Park is a magical place to get married. You are surrounded by old growth oaks and nature in every direction you look. The building is modern and has all the amenities you need. It is a great place to hold a small intimate wedding or a big fancy wedding because you can rent the great hall, the island, and/or the amphitheater!
• Jenna Sent on 06/07/2011
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  Hyland Chalet in Bloomington, MN, is perfect for a casual wedding! Everyone (from the coordinator, to the wait staff, to the chef, to the clean-up crew) was very helpful, friendly, and respectful toward a bride's requests... so be sure to treat them with the same kindness and respect.
  
  Since the weather was perfect, many of the guests utilized the driving range for some post-dinner entertainment.
  
  The food was great too! They didn't normally serve fajitas, but were able to come up with some pretty amazing fajitas that everyone raved about after dinner!

  Hyland Chalet in Bloomington, MN, is perfect for a casual wedding! Everyone (from the coordinator, to the wait staff, to the chef, to the clean-up crew) was very helpful, friendly, and respectful toward a bride's requests... so be sure to treat them with the same kindness and respect.
  
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  The food was great too! They didn't normally serve fajitas, but were able to come up with some pretty amazing fajitas that everyone raved about after dinner!
• Nyree Sent on 01/15/2011
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  After months of research of all the different venues through out the entire Twin Cities area, we settled on Elm Creek Chalet. We have done events with the Three Rivers Park District before, and they had always been so nice -and the price was good & the size of the venue was perfect for what we needed. We didn't mind that we had to stick to the preferred caterers list - we picked Famous Dave's -we love that place! We booked 2 years in advance, but because of that a couple issues popped up in that time. A Disk Golf was put in and we were told we might have to share our patio space with random people walking through (that didn't thrill me thinking about people trying to sneak into my wedding uninvited --thankfully we had friends act loosely as bouncers just in case any unwanted people showed up). Also, when we went to set up our rehearsal time for the day before, I was informed that they only did wedding rehearsals like Mon-Thurs! Some of my people were still working and/or out of state on Thurs! I was able to talk to someone and we got it worked out for having our rehearsal on Friday! They even let us stay a few minutes late so we could work on 1 more quickie run-thru! We did have to have our own set-up/take-down crews on our wedding day, but our friends were great and pitched in to help us. Everyone was great to work with and pretty prompt on returning our emails about any questions I had. We would recommend this very pretty venue to anyone!

  After months of research of all the different venues through out the entire Twin Cities area, we settled on Elm Creek Chalet. We have done events with the Three Rivers Park District before, and they had always been so nice -and the price was good & the size of the venue was perfect for what we needed. We didn't mind that we had to stick to the preferred caterers list - we picked Famous Dave's -we love that place! We booked 2 years in advance, but because of that a couple issues popped up in that time. A Disk Golf was put in and we were told we might have to share our patio space with random people walking through (that didn't thrill me thinking about people trying to sneak into my wedding uninvited --thankfully we had friends act loosely as bouncers just in case any unwanted people showed up). Also, when we went to set up our rehearsal time for the day before, I was informed that they only did wedding rehearsals like Mon-Thurs! Some of my people were still working and/or out of state on Thurs! I was able to talk to someone and we got it worked out for having our rehearsal on Friday! They even let us stay a few minutes late so we could work on 1 more quickie run-thru! We did have to have our own set-up/take-down crews on our wedding day, but our friends were great and pitched in to help us. Everyone was great to work with and pretty prompt on returning our emails about any questions I had. We would recommend this very pretty venue to anyone!
• Aisha Sent on 10/20/2010
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  Simply put, this is a dream location to be married! It has been open for about a year. Our guests raved about it. It was the first place we visited, and no other place compared. We were married outside on a patio overlooking trees and a lake. It was a breathtaking location. Our reception was in the new reception hall just inside from our ceremony. It is a "green building" with high ceilings and large windows. It has a decidedly "Minnesotan feel." We rented the main reception hall and the classroom, which we recommend. We put our bar in the classroom. Silverwood has a list of many approved caterers. We wished we could have picked any caterer, but it was nice that Silverwood at least had a variety of choices. Also, Silverwood lets you bring in your own alcohol, which is a huge cost savings (we did this while using Bayview catering as our bartenders). Silverwood was helpful throughout the planning process: their staff is very nice. We had our dream wedding, and Silverwood had a huge part in making that possible!

  Simply put, this is a dream location to be married! It has been open for about a year. Our guests raved about it. It was the first place we visited, and no other place compared. We were married outside on a patio overlooking trees and a lake. It was a breathtaking location. Our reception was in the new reception hall just inside from our ceremony. It is a "green building" with high ceilings and large windows. It has a decidedly "Minnesotan feel." We rented the main reception hall and the classroom, which we recommend. We put our bar in the classroom. Silverwood has a list of many approved caterers. We wished we could have picked any caterer, but it was nice that Silverwood at least had a variety of choices. Also, Silverwood lets you bring in your own alcohol, which is a huge cost savings (we did this while using Bayview catering as our bartenders). Silverwood was helpful throughout the planning process: their staff is very nice. We had our dream wedding, and Silverwood had a huge part in making that possible!
• Colleen Sent on 06/18/2010
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  We were one of the first weddings at the new Silverwood Park. Going with Silverwood was the best wedding decision we made! The staff were responsive, helpful, creative, and flexible during the entire process. They were so willing to help us fulfill both our vision and our budget. On the day of we had a hall host who really knew what she was doing and worked hard to make everything go smoothly. Everyone commented on how beautiful the setting was, and the building was immaculate. The rental fee included tables, chairs, AV, projector and screen, staffing, set up and tear down, and little touches like a tended fireplace and exclusive use of the patio. All of that made it a great bargain, plus a setting that beautiful doesn't need much extra decoration. Silverwood Park exceeded our expectations in every way!

  We were one of the first weddings at the new Silverwood Park. Going with Silverwood was the best wedding decision we made! The staff were responsive, helpful, creative, and flexible during the entire process. They were so willing to help us fulfill both our vision and our budget. On the day of we had a hall host who really knew what she was doing and worked hard to make everything go smoothly. Everyone commented on how beautiful the setting was, and the building was immaculate. The rental fee included tables, chairs, AV, projector and screen, staffing, set up and tear down, and little touches like a tended fireplace and exclusive use of the patio. All of that made it a great bargain, plus a setting that beautiful doesn't need much extra decoration. Silverwood Park exceeded our expectations in every way!
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  User957628 Sent on 10/03/2012
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  Wonderful venue. Both the indoor and outdoor parts of the park are beautiful. We had our ceremony outside in the amphitheater and the reception in the large event space in the building.

  Wonderful venue. Both the indoor and outdoor parts of the park are beautiful. We had our ceremony outside in the amphitheater and the reception in the large event space in the building.
• Andrea Sent on 09/27/2009
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  Loved the location! It has many beautiful area's for great photo's.

  Loved the location! It has many beautiful area's for great photo's.
• Ann Sent on 09/01/2008
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  We got married at the Bryant Lake Regional Park, in the park pavilion. The people at the park district were great, and it was an excellent venue. There are only two negatives: (1) you have to use the tables in the pavilion, which are round picnic tables that are hard to move & don't work well for every guest, and (2) the people in the park weren't aware that the refrigerator/freezer unit was broken, and we only learned it during the day. Our ice cream melted, etc. There are definitely ways you can check the fridge/freezer ahead of time, and with more extensive planning we might have been able to rent replacement tables & chairs that would have been more elegant. But it worked well for our informal daytime wedding. Otherwise the venue was simply perfect. Our guests really enjoyed changing into casual clothes and going swimming and paddle boating.

  We got married at the Bryant Lake Regional Park, in the park pavilion. The people at the park district were great, and it was an excellent venue. There are only two negatives: (1) you have to use the tables in the pavilion, which are round picnic tables that are hard to move & don't work well for every guest, and (2) the people in the park weren't aware that the refrigerator/freezer unit was broken, and we only learned it during the day. Our ice cream melted, etc. There are definitely ways you can check the fridge/freezer ahead of time, and with more extensive planning we might have been able to rent replacement tables & chairs that would have been more elegant. But it worked well for our informal daytime wedding. Otherwise the venue was simply perfect. Our guests really enjoyed changing into casual clothes and going swimming and paddle boating.
• Bettina Sent on 04/28/2008
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  The only bad thing was that a police came and patroled the parking lot, and one of our guests had expired tabs. They impounded his car and he had to stay at our home for sunday (impound lot closed) until he could get his car back and drive back to Alabama.Not really the place's fault.

  The only bad thing was that a police came and patroled the parking lot, and one of our guests had expired tabs. They impounded his car and he had to stay at our home for sunday (impound lot closed) until he could get his car back and drive back to Alabama.Not really the place's fault.
• Caitlin Sent on 07/23/2019
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  Beautiful venue at a good price!

  I searched and searched for a reasonably priced venue in the twin cities that had an outdoor ceremony option and indoor reception hall on site. So many venues have one expensive caterer, or don't provide any chairs/tables, crazy minimums, too small or look like a golf banquet hall (not my look). Silverwood was perfect and fit our budget! The only negative with that is that a lot of other people have realized that and dates fill quickly. We wanted a May or June wedding but settled for a July wedding to be at Silverwood. Luckily it wasn't too hot and it was cloudy and we had our perfect ceremony outside on the patio. The reception hall is beautiful with big windows. We also rented the classroom for our bar. We had 118 guests and there would have been plenty room for another 100. One negative inside; the orange wood does not look good in photos. If it was rainy outside I don't think you could get many nice pictures. Overall a great venue that was easy to plan with!

  I searched and searched for a reasonably priced venue in the twin cities that had an outdoor ceremony option and indoor reception hall on site. So many venues have one expensive caterer, or don't provide any chairs/tables, crazy minimums, too small or look like a golf banquet hall (not my look). Silverwood was perfect and fit our budget! The only negative with that is that a lot of other people have realized that and dates fill quickly. We wanted a May or June wedding but settled for a July wedding to be at Silverwood. Luckily it wasn't too hot and it was cloudy and we had our perfect ceremony outside on the patio. The reception hall is beautiful with big windows. We also rented the classroom for our bar. We had 118 guests and there would have been plenty room for another 100. One negative inside; the orange wood does not look good in photos. If it was rainy outside I don't think you could get many nice pictures. Overall a great venue that was easy to plan with!
• Marisa V. Sent on 11/07/2018
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  Beautiful Wedding at Gale Woods Farm

  Things worked out great and the day couldn't have been more joyous! We really appreciate everything the Three Rivers staff did to make our day special from the constant communication to the great space!

  Things worked out great and the day couldn't have been more joyous! We really appreciate everything the Three Rivers staff did to make our day special from the constant communication to the great space!

  Three Rivers Park District's reply:

  Thank you Marisa! You and Joseph were a pleasure to work. Your photos are so beautiful and we could not be happier you choose to celebrate your special day with us.
  -Kathryn
• Alexandra Sent on 09/20/2015
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  We got married at Gale Woods Farm, and it was beautiful!
  The ceremony was outside with the reception inside. They had just put down new pavers leading from the barn to the ceremony site which was a nice addition and looked great.
  There is no AC in the barn, so hot/humid summer days may be an issue for summer. We were married at the end of August, and the weather was perfect. They do have large industrial fans, so that was nice to have as an option.
  The only major downfall, is the set up time can not be before 10am.
  We had an amazing day and am so glad we chose Gale Woods!
  

  We got married at Gale Woods Farm, and it was beautiful!
  The ceremony was outside with the reception inside. They had just put down new pavers leading from the barn to the ceremony site which was a nice addition and looked great.
  There is no AC in the barn, so hot/humid summer days may be an issue for summer. We were married at the end of August, and the weather was perfect. They do have large industrial fans, so that was nice to have as an option.
  The only major downfall, is the set up time can not be before 10am.
  We had an amazing day and am so glad we chose Gale Woods!
  
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  Gale Woods was a beautiful and perfect venue for an outdoor wedding! The proximity of the ceremony and reception site was very convenient and made for a wonderful set up. In addition, all the staff were very helpful in answering any questions or giving recommendation of what worked best for decorating and layout. The only hard part was the list of approved vendors and drinks, but we were able to find a great vendor on the list. Furthermore, not being able to set up earlier the day of the wedding was a slight challenge but doable.

  Gale Woods was a beautiful and perfect venue for an outdoor wedding! The proximity of the ceremony and reception site was very convenient and made for a wonderful set up. In addition, all the staff were very helpful in answering any questions or giving recommendation of what worked best for decorating and layout. The only hard part was the list of approved vendors and drinks, but we were able to find a great vendor on the list. Furthermore, not being able to set up earlier the day of the wedding was a slight challenge but doable.

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