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New Year Special! Up to 50% off 2024 Dates! https://www.abulae.com/promotions/ A'BULAE is a one-of-a-kind, all-inclusive wedding venue that will WOW your guests! Providing unparalleled views of Saint Paul from floor-to-ceiling windows in the ballroom and rooftop deck. Every element of this space was designed with your event in mind. The intimate, yet dramatic, modular space combines rich and raw design elements that offer contrast and are reflective of Manhattan's SoHo environment. With an on-site parking garage, rooftop deck for ceremonies and social hours, private getting ready suites and so much more, this is one of Minnesota's most sought-after event spaces. It's unmatched in every aspect and completely customizable for your personal style. Our experienced event consultants offer expert guidance to ease any worries throughout your entire planning journey. Head over to our website to schedule a call and/or tour today! https://www.abulae.com/
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Covered Outdoors Space, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest Capacity300+
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Cupcakes, Other Desserts, Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Packages, Destination Wedding Planning, Food & Catering, Planning, Wedding Design, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
SettingsBallroom, Industrial & Warehouse, Loft, Rooftop
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Chelsea Bohmer (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We recently had our wedding at A'bulae and it was incredible! From the moment we met with Jenna on the sales team, it felt like we were in good hands. Jenna was very warm and personable through email and answered all of our questions in a timely manner (and I had a lot of questions).Once we booked our date, we met with Katelyn to plan and coordinate the details for our wedding. I cannot speak highly enough of Katelyn. We had a large wedding of 300 people and Katelyn helped us manage every detail seamlessly. She went above and beyond to make adjustments as needed and helped us make our day more personal. By the time our wedding day came around, she felt like one of our close friends. We chose Abulae since it was the most \"inclusive\" of all wedding aspects and it made the weeks leading up to the wedding so much easier. Venue Decor - the floor-to-ceiling windows, lighting throughout, gorgeous flooring, chivalry chairs, and bridal suite design were all flawless. We used very minimal outside decor (just a few flowers on the tables) and it was a dream. The added projectors on the white walls to display different scene scapes felt so whimsical at the end of the night.Rooftop - we were blessed with the most EPIC sunset on the roof. Most of our guests wanted to hang out here since the weather was wonderful and we added a bar. The cafe lights added this gorgeous touch once the sun went down. We had our ceremony on the rooftop and we couldn't hear any city noise during the ceremony. It was about 80 degrees and sunny so we opted to wear sunglasses (which we bought specially for the wedding) and the pictures came out perfect. There was a nice breeze up there too so we didn't get too hot during the short ceremony.Catering - Abulae does catering in-house and the food was remarkable (especially for feeding 300 people). Everyone was served in a timely manner and the food was just as good as our original tasting. I was very impressed as catering wasn't the most important thing to me and it turned out to be a highlight point.Staff - The Staff deserves 10 stars. I already mentioned Katelyn who helped us along the way and was our daytime coordinator, but I also have to mention Nikita, Madison, and Kelly who were amazing. They solved every little snag with ease so I didn't notice a thing. Our security guards were so stealthy that you hardly noticed they were there. They had to address one situation with a guest and no one even knew there was an issue. The bartenders kept the bar flowing all night and everyone said they were so nice and fun to be around.For having 300 people, the space never felt crowded, there were so many different areas to be and there were more than enough staff to make everything happen in a timely manner. I would have my wedding here over and over and over again!
Reviewed on 01-06-2023
We recently had our wedding at A'bulae and it was incredible! From the moment we met with Jenna on the sales team, it felt like we were in good hands. Jenna was very warm and personable through email and answered all of our questions in a timely manner (and I had a lot of questions).Once we booked our date, we met with Katelyn to plan and coordinate the details for our wedding. I cannot speak highly enough of Katelyn. We had a large wedding of 300 people and Katelyn helped us manage every detail seamlessly. She went above and beyond to make adjustments as needed and helped us make our day more personal. By the time our wedding day came around, she felt like one of our close friends. We chose Abulae since it was the most \"inclusive\" of all wedding aspects and it made the weeks leading up to the wedding so much easier. Venue Decor - the floor-to-ceiling windows, lighting throughout, gorgeous flooring, chivalry chairs, and bridal suite design were all flawless. We used very minimal outside decor (just a few flowers on the tables) and it was a dream. The added projectors on the white walls to display different scene scapes felt so whimsical at the end of the night.Rooftop - we were blessed with the most EPIC sunset on the roof. Most of our guests wanted to hang out here since the weather was wonderful and we added a bar. The cafe lights added this gorgeous touch once the sun went down. We had our ceremony on the rooftop and we couldn't hear any city noise during the ceremony. It was about 80 degrees and sunny so we opted to wear sunglasses (which we bought specially for the wedding) and the pictures came out perfect. There was a nice breeze up there too so we didn't get too hot during the short ceremony.Catering - Abulae does catering in-house and the food was remarkable (especially for feeding 300 people). Everyone was served in a timely manner and the food was just as good as our original tasting. I was very impressed as catering wasn't the most important thing to me and it turned out to be a highlight point.Staff - The Staff deserves 10 stars. I already mentioned Katelyn who helped us along the way and was our daytime coordinator, but I also have to mention Nikita, Madison, and Kelly who were amazing. They solved every little snag with ease so I didn't notice a thing. Our security guards were so stealthy that you hardly noticed they were there. They had to address one situation with a guest and no one even knew there was an issue. The bartenders kept the bar flowing all night and everyone said they were so nice and fun to be around.For having 300 people, the space never felt crowded, there were so many different areas to be and there were more than enough staff to make everything happen in a timely manner. I would have my wedding here over and over and over again!
Reviewed on 01-06-2023
Karen Davis (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
A'bulae was the first venue we toured and we instantly fell in love with the beautiful space, amazing rooftop view, and gorgeous bridal suite. Aside from the dreamy space, our favorite experience was working with the staff. My first meeting with Samanta Maroney, the senior venue sales consultant sold me! She was a breath of fresh air is so easy to talk to. Kately Reid, the venue manager was absolutely amazing and very helpful throughout the entire planning process. I especially appreciated the flexibility of Sara Lybarger and Doug Bavariadowns, as well as the entire bellagala team (Gabby Miller, Max Kaping, and Dillion Bauman) in ensuring that we got not only beautiful wedding experience but we received a quality video to remember our magical day! I highly recommend this beautiful venue as they work quickly (the wedding we planned in 4 months), professionally, and are flexible.
Reviewed on 21-12-2023
A'bulae was the first venue we toured and we instantly fell in love with the beautiful space, amazing rooftop view, and gorgeous bridal suite. Aside from the dreamy space, our favorite experience was working with the staff. My first meeting with Samanta Maroney, the senior venue sales consultant sold me! She was a breath of fresh air is so easy to talk to. Kately Reid, the venue manager was absolutely amazing and very helpful throughout the entire planning process. I especially appreciated the flexibility of Sara Lybarger and Doug Bavariadowns, as well as the entire bellagala team (Gabby Miller, Max Kaping, and Dillion Bauman) in ensuring that we got not only beautiful wedding experience but we received a quality video to remember our magical day! I highly recommend this beautiful venue as they work quickly (the wedding we planned in 4 months), professionally, and are flexible.
Reviewed on 21-12-2023
Nancy M (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We had our Father/Daughter dinner and dance for Cretin Derham Hall there and it was amazing. Katelyn, Sam and everyone we were contact with were so awesome to work with! Response were always timely and they were incredible helpful and patient as we navigated with the school to make this event possible. We are having our Father/Daughter dinner and dance there again this year! You will not be disappointed having any event at A'Bulae!!
Reviewed on 13-12-2023
We had our Father/Daughter dinner and dance for Cretin Derham Hall there and it was amazing. Katelyn, Sam and everyone we were contact with were so awesome to work with! Response were always timely and they were incredible helpful and patient as we navigated with the school to make this event possible. We are having our Father/Daughter dinner and dance there again this year! You will not be disappointed having any event at A'Bulae!!
Reviewed on 13-12-2023
Alexia D (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
I cannot recommend A’bulae enough! My wedding was just this past weekend and everything went seamlessly! Starting the planning process, I was so overwhelmed by everything there was to accomplish, but everyone on the team at A’bulae is so helpful — they communicated clearly and quickly, made suggestions when requested, were there to answer ANY question I had, etc. They made the planning process so much easier than I expected! The day of the wedding, they constantly had multiple people around to keep us on track with our timeline and make sure everything went smoothly. We’ve received SO many compliments from friends and family about how beautiful the venue was and how it went so well! 10/10 recommend A’bulae to any engaged couple!!
Reviewed on 12-12-2023
I cannot recommend A’bulae enough! My wedding was just this past weekend and everything went seamlessly! Starting the planning process, I was so overwhelmed by everything there was to accomplish, but everyone on the team at A’bulae is so helpful — they communicated clearly and quickly, made suggestions when requested, were there to answer ANY question I had, etc. They made the planning process so much easier than I expected! The day of the wedding, they constantly had multiple people around to keep us on track with our timeline and make sure everything went smoothly. We’ve received SO many compliments from friends and family about how beautiful the venue was and how it went so well! 10/10 recommend A’bulae to any engaged couple!!
Reviewed on 12-12-2023
Jamie Pickel (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
A’bulae is by far the best wedding venue in Minnesota! If I could give them a million stars I would! The team is so professional and goes above and beyond to ensure that your day is pure magic. From the second I stepped foot into the space for a tour I knew right away that was where I wanted to get married. A’bulae is the total package and I promise your guests will be blown away with the experience and ambience. I still have family and friends commenting on how amazing my wedding venue was. There’s nothing else like it in the Twin Cities. Book A’bulae for your wedding!
Reviewed on 09-12-2023
A’bulae is by far the best wedding venue in Minnesota! If I could give them a million stars I would! The team is so professional and goes above and beyond to ensure that your day is pure magic. From the second I stepped foot into the space for a tour I knew right away that was where I wanted to get married. A’bulae is the total package and I promise your guests will be blown away with the experience and ambience. I still have family and friends commenting on how amazing my wedding venue was. There’s nothing else like it in the Twin Cities. Book A’bulae for your wedding!
Reviewed on 09-12-2023
Brynn Kelzenberg (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We had the best experience with A'BULAE! We did the essentials package, and it was exactly what we needed. The process was super easy, and it made wedding planning enjoyable. Thank you to all of the team who helped pull our day together so smoothly, we are forever grateful! Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 05-12-2023
We had the best experience with A'BULAE! We did the essentials package, and it was exactly what we needed. The process was super easy, and it made wedding planning enjoyable. Thank you to all of the team who helped pull our day together so smoothly, we are forever grateful! Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 05-12-2023
Heather Goff (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-02-2023
A'BULAE recently changed over management and they are now better than ever (shout out to Patrick and Sara!). Almost everything can be arranged in house and they make the wedding planning easy. The team is friendly, professional and above all this is a STUNNING venue to host your wedding at. We had a winter wedding and flipped the room from ceremony to dinner/reception, and it was no issue for the team. They also have the best getting ready rooms. You will not be disappointed if you choose A'BULAE
Reviewed on 24-02-2023
Wedding Date 03-02-2023
A'BULAE recently changed over management and they are now better than ever (shout out to Patrick and Sara!). Almost everything can be arranged in house and they make the wedding planning easy. The team is friendly, professional and above all this is a STUNNING venue to host your wedding at. We had a winter wedding and flipped the room from ceremony to dinner/reception, and it was no issue for the team. They also have the best getting ready rooms. You will not be disappointed if you choose A'BULAE
Reviewed on 24-02-2023
Kylee Erickson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-12-2022
We were SO impressed by the staff and experience at A'bulae. Our NYE wedding was absolutely amazing thank you to the staff's attention to detail and all of the vendors through Bellagala that were familiar with the site and staff. We worked with Ann Grant and Sara Lybarger and can't recommend them enough. The food and appetizers were amazing with the in house catering and we got so many compliments from guests about the venue and the staff. Our pictures on the rooftop (even in the winter) turned out great! If you are looking for an elegant all in one venue A'bulae will be a perfect fit.
Reviewed on 16-01-2023
Wedding Date 31-12-2022
We were SO impressed by the staff and experience at A'bulae. Our NYE wedding was absolutely amazing thank you to the staff's attention to detail and all of the vendors through Bellagala that were familiar with the site and staff. We worked with Ann Grant and Sara Lybarger and can't recommend them enough. The food and appetizers were amazing with the in house catering and we got so many compliments from guests about the venue and the staff. Our pictures on the rooftop (even in the winter) turned out great! If you are looking for an elegant all in one venue A'bulae will be a perfect fit.
Reviewed on 16-01-2023
lisa Mahoney (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-12-2022
A'bulae exceeded all of our expectations. The space was amazingly beautiful for both our ceremony and celebration. We wanted to wow our guests with delicious food, Sara and her team delivered on the cocktail hour as well as an unbelievable tenderloin dinner. The onsite bridal suite and groom's den were the perfect place to get ready before the big event.
Reviewed on 29-12-2022
Wedding Date 17-12-2022
A'bulae exceeded all of our expectations. The space was amazingly beautiful for both our ceremony and celebration. We wanted to wow our guests with delicious food, Sara and her team delivered on the cocktail hour as well as an unbelievable tenderloin dinner. The onsite bridal suite and groom's den were the perfect place to get ready before the big event.
Reviewed on 29-12-2022
Annie Mahoney (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-12-2022
The team at A’bulae is truly incredible. They take care of every detail and make you feel like you are the only wedding they are planning. Some of the best wedding food we have ever had and the team was so flexible to incorporate our ideas and traditions into the day. When I forgot a juice for breakfast, our event coordinator jumped up to go out and get us some. The team at A’bulae can’t do enough to make your day perfect. We are so lucky we found A’bulae, Sara, and Ann would went overboard for us. Our guests were blown away and we had no worries on our wedding day allowing us to just sit back and have fun!
Reviewed on 28-12-2022
Wedding Date 17-12-2022
The team at A’bulae is truly incredible. They take care of every detail and make you feel like you are the only wedding they are planning. Some of the best wedding food we have ever had and the team was so flexible to incorporate our ideas and traditions into the day. When I forgot a juice for breakfast, our event coordinator jumped up to go out and get us some. The team at A’bulae can’t do enough to make your day perfect. We are so lucky we found A’bulae, Sara, and Ann would went overboard for us. Our guests were blown away and we had no worries on our wedding day allowing us to just sit back and have fun!
Reviewed on 28-12-2022
Katie Zeuli (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-09-2022
At first impressions, we were blown away! Loved the space, the coordinators, and mostly the getting-ready rooms! We loved how much we could customize our wedding and package, used what we like, and bring in other options to make it what we wanted. The space itself is beautiful and easy to make it feel grand yet intimate at the same time. The staff is great, we had some hiccups throughout the planning and they worked quickly to resolve the issues and made sure to make up for any mistakes. They did their best to keep communication clear and answered all our questions quickly.On the wedding day itself, we had the dream team with Laura, she went above and beyond to make our day turn out exactly as planned! She was professional, friendly, patient, and just amazing! We highly recommend using A'bulae for your wedding, we had so many guest compliment the space and we had an overall great experience.
Reviewed on 06-10-2022
Wedding Date 25-09-2022
At first impressions, we were blown away! Loved the space, the coordinators, and mostly the getting-ready rooms! We loved how much we could customize our wedding and package, used what we like, and bring in other options to make it what we wanted. The space itself is beautiful and easy to make it feel grand yet intimate at the same time. The staff is great, we had some hiccups throughout the planning and they worked quickly to resolve the issues and made sure to make up for any mistakes. They did their best to keep communication clear and answered all our questions quickly.On the wedding day itself, we had the dream team with Laura, she went above and beyond to make our day turn out exactly as planned! She was professional, friendly, patient, and just amazing! We highly recommend using A'bulae for your wedding, we had so many guest compliment the space and we had an overall great experience.
Reviewed on 06-10-2022
Emily Standbrook (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-03-2022
We initially chose A'BULAE as they had everything included - I wanted simplicity when it came to the day. My only hesitation is we would have felt limited by the vendors they work with, but it actually took a LOT of stress out of planning and everything ended up being beautiful and delicious. Most importantly, Ann was incredibly responsive during our wedding week to anyone who reached out, and the staff was not only warm and welcoming but FUN and engaged with our guests. From the security guards, to Ann, to the bartenders, it was a 10 out of 10. And all I had to do was bring flowers - the rest was taken care of :)
Reviewed on 09-04-2022
Wedding Date 19-03-2022
We initially chose A'BULAE as they had everything included - I wanted simplicity when it came to the day. My only hesitation is we would have felt limited by the vendors they work with, but it actually took a LOT of stress out of planning and everything ended up being beautiful and delicious. Most importantly, Ann was incredibly responsive during our wedding week to anyone who reached out, and the staff was not only warm and welcoming but FUN and engaged with our guests. From the security guards, to Ann, to the bartenders, it was a 10 out of 10. And all I had to do was bring flowers - the rest was taken care of :)
Reviewed on 09-04-2022
Anne Lampright (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-01-2022
Our day was magical. It truly is a gorgeous venue for any couple looking for something glamorous and modern. The floor to ceiling windows are beautiful and my favorite part of the night was when the CHS field sign across the street lit up with our names on it! (Ask about buying it on the tour!) I hope we have a friend or family member get married there so we can go back and experience it as a guest!
Reviewed on 18-03-2022
Wedding Date 22-01-2022
Our day was magical. It truly is a gorgeous venue for any couple looking for something glamorous and modern. The floor to ceiling windows are beautiful and my favorite part of the night was when the CHS field sign across the street lit up with our names on it! (Ask about buying it on the tour!) I hope we have a friend or family member get married there so we can go back and experience it as a guest!
Reviewed on 18-03-2022
Erica Allenburg (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-12-2021
I wanted to write to let you know how appreciative our family is of the hard work of Ann Grant to make our son's wedding successful on 12/28. His and his new wife's experience was truly one of if anything can go wrong, it will (from people cancelling due to covid, a winter storm, the pastor cancelling, etc.), but Ann worked with our family on each and very issue and was not only supportive, but helped up us problem solve and went above and beyond what I felt her responsibilities were as an employee of Bellagala. She reached out to a connection and found us a new pastor the day before the wedding, helped rearrange our tables the day of the event, helped calm a sick bride and more. I know that despite everything that happened, we were in good hands with Ann. I just cannot tell you enough how appreciative our family was of her help throughout this process up through the day of the wedding.
Reviewed on 13-01-2022
Wedding Date 28-12-2021
I wanted to write to let you know how appreciative our family is of the hard work of Ann Grant to make our son's wedding successful on 12/28. His and his new wife's experience was truly one of if anything can go wrong, it will (from people cancelling due to covid, a winter storm, the pastor cancelling, etc.), but Ann worked with our family on each and very issue and was not only supportive, but helped up us problem solve and went above and beyond what I felt her responsibilities were as an employee of Bellagala. She reached out to a connection and found us a new pastor the day before the wedding, helped rearrange our tables the day of the event, helped calm a sick bride and more. I know that despite everything that happened, we were in good hands with Ann. I just cannot tell you enough how appreciative our family was of her help throughout this process up through the day of the wedding.
Reviewed on 13-01-2022
Marissa Lucio (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-09-2021
A'Bulae went over and beyond for my wedding day. Everything went smooth and the best part, the things that didn't, their coordinator took care of before I even knew about it. Our guests were raving about the venue to us. A'bulae gave us our dream wedding and we highly recommend!!!
Reviewed on 20-09-2021
Wedding Date 11-09-2021
A'Bulae went over and beyond for my wedding day. Everything went smooth and the best part, the things that didn't, their coordinator took care of before I even knew about it. Our guests were raving about the venue to us. A'bulae gave us our dream wedding and we highly recommend!!!
Reviewed on 20-09-2021
Alicia Denyes (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-08-2021
For a bride that is terrible at details A'Bulae was the perfect venue. My day of coordinator that was included in my rental was on top of everything and such an amazing resource. I also had a great point of contact for Mintahoe that was extremely helpful as well. I would definitely recommend them!
Reviewed on 16-09-2021
Wedding Date 20-08-2021
For a bride that is terrible at details A'Bulae was the perfect venue. My day of coordinator that was included in my rental was on top of everything and such an amazing resource. I also had a great point of contact for Mintahoe that was extremely helpful as well. I would definitely recommend them!
Reviewed on 16-09-2021
Katie Koller (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-05-2021
I had my dream wedding reception at A'bulae, and they were so fantastic to work with throughout the planning process and on the wedding day! We were constantly emailing them and making changes up until the very last minute, and they were so accommodating. We worked with a few different people throughout the planning process, and all were great. You could tell that they really just wanted help make everything exactly how we envisioned it! The flexibility was really great especially with the pandemic complicating wedding planning. They always responded to our emails within a day with detailed suggestions on how to address any concerns that popped up, pandemic-related or not. The digital services were such a great component too! Our priest was not able to make it to the reception, and they were able to play a video of him saying a prayer on the TVs in the reception space before dinner started. It was such a great place to get ready in the morning, and I can't overstate how nice it was to have the whole place to ourselves. The reception space was large and beautiful, the dance floor was big with great lighting, and the rooftop was something that our guests really enjoyed! I wish we could do the wedding day all over again just to be able to spend more time on the rooftop (my husband and I were on the dance floor all night)! We really enjoyed sunset on the rooftop though and got some fantastic pictures out of it! Overall they were just extremely accommodating and really made it such a fun event. The staff were all fantastic! We hired a day of coordinator since our ceremony was off site, and they worked so well with her. I also can't stress enough how great it was having so much included in the rental cost! It was a higher rental cost than other places we looked at, but we saved a lot of money by using their chairs, linens, chargers, lanterns, lighting, etc. It was also just nice not having to worry about hidden costs adding up, since there really were no hidden costs. The only downsides I would say are that you are required to use Mintahoe catering, which is on the pricier side (but also really great to work with), and that the entrance is just through a parking garage and not more picturesque. If you like the look and style of A'bulae, don't hesitate! They'll make sure you have the wedding day you're dreaming of!
Reviewed on 27-08-2021
Wedding Date 22-05-2021
I had my dream wedding reception at A'bulae, and they were so fantastic to work with throughout the planning process and on the wedding day! We were constantly emailing them and making changes up until the very last minute, and they were so accommodating. We worked with a few different people throughout the planning process, and all were great. You could tell that they really just wanted help make everything exactly how we envisioned it! The flexibility was really great especially with the pandemic complicating wedding planning. They always responded to our emails within a day with detailed suggestions on how to address any concerns that popped up, pandemic-related or not. The digital services were such a great component too! Our priest was not able to make it to the reception, and they were able to play a video of him saying a prayer on the TVs in the reception space before dinner started. It was such a great place to get ready in the morning, and I can't overstate how nice it was to have the whole place to ourselves. The reception space was large and beautiful, the dance floor was big with great lighting, and the rooftop was something that our guests really enjoyed! I wish we could do the wedding day all over again just to be able to spend more time on the rooftop (my husband and I were on the dance floor all night)! We really enjoyed sunset on the rooftop though and got some fantastic pictures out of it! Overall they were just extremely accommodating and really made it such a fun event. The staff were all fantastic! We hired a day of coordinator since our ceremony was off site, and they worked so well with her. I also can't stress enough how great it was having so much included in the rental cost! It was a higher rental cost than other places we looked at, but we saved a lot of money by using their chairs, linens, chargers, lanterns, lighting, etc. It was also just nice not having to worry about hidden costs adding up, since there really were no hidden costs. The only downsides I would say are that you are required to use Mintahoe catering, which is on the pricier side (but also really great to work with), and that the entrance is just through a parking garage and not more picturesque. If you like the look and style of A'bulae, don't hesitate! They'll make sure you have the wedding day you're dreaming of!
Reviewed on 27-08-2021
Britta Palmer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-06-2021
A’bulae was an amazing venue and the staff helped us create our dream wedding. We were able to customize every detail of our special day. The A’bulae staff was awesome. They were very responsive to emails and made the wedding planning process much easier! Mintahoe, the catering company, had delicious food options. The venue is beautiful. The bridal suit and grooms suit were wonderful spaces to get ready in. The rooftop ceremony was absolutely perfect! We cannot recommend the venue enough. It was AMAZING!
Reviewed on 24-06-2021
Wedding Date 12-06-2021
A’bulae was an amazing venue and the staff helped us create our dream wedding. We were able to customize every detail of our special day. The A’bulae staff was awesome. They were very responsive to emails and made the wedding planning process much easier! Mintahoe, the catering company, had delicious food options. The venue is beautiful. The bridal suit and grooms suit were wonderful spaces to get ready in. The rooftop ceremony was absolutely perfect! We cannot recommend the venue enough. It was AMAZING!
Reviewed on 24-06-2021
Angela Fortman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-10-2020
Absolutely amazing!! Words cannot describe how happy we are to have chosen A’bulae for our wedding. From the beginning stages to making our dream come true wedding the staff was there to answer any and all questions we had very quickly. The day of all I had to do was hand over the things I wanted set up and they took it from there. They made my day stress free and we one thousand percent recommend A’bulae to anyone!! ❤️❤️
Reviewed on 16-10-2020
Wedding Date 10-10-2020
Absolutely amazing!! Words cannot describe how happy we are to have chosen A’bulae for our wedding. From the beginning stages to making our dream come true wedding the staff was there to answer any and all questions we had very quickly. The day of all I had to do was hand over the things I wanted set up and they took it from there. They made my day stress free and we one thousand percent recommend A’bulae to anyone!! ❤️❤️
Reviewed on 16-10-2020
Salena Tran (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-09-2020
Everything about our wedding was beautiful. Our family and friends enjoyed the amount of space A'BULAE offered and took advantage of both upstairs and downstairs. My husband and I loved A'BULAE from the day we walked out of the elevator to the 6th floor. We were awestruck and knew it was the one. On the day of our wedding day, we were so ecstatic. A'BULAE was more than we could've imagined. From planning to execution, everyone at A'BULAE made sure we were comfortable. It wasn't easy during this pandemic, but A'BULAE helped us pull off a little girl's BIG DREAM.P.s. Hannah and Emily were the perfect duo to work with!
Reviewed on 15-10-2020
Wedding Date 18-09-2020
Everything about our wedding was beautiful. Our family and friends enjoyed the amount of space A'BULAE offered and took advantage of both upstairs and downstairs. My husband and I loved A'BULAE from the day we walked out of the elevator to the 6th floor. We were awestruck and knew it was the one. On the day of our wedding day, we were so ecstatic. A'BULAE was more than we could've imagined. From planning to execution, everyone at A'BULAE made sure we were comfortable. It wasn't easy during this pandemic, but A'BULAE helped us pull off a little girl's BIG DREAM.P.s. Hannah and Emily were the perfect duo to work with!
Reviewed on 15-10-2020
Jordan B (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-09-2020
Overall our experience with A'bulae was great! Our wedding was beautiful and so many of our guests have told us it was the best wedding they have ever been to. The venue is truly amazing on it's own, so you can decorate as much or as little as you want and the space will look great. This and the fact that a lot is included in the price (linens, flatware, centerpieces, etc.) drew my husband and I to this venue, because we knew we didn't want the added stress of DIYing things. They also followed all MN state guidelines regarding COVID-19, and did a good job making sure everyone felt comfortable but still had fun. We had no COVID cases from our wedding!Our day-of coordinator was Hannah, and she was great to work with! She was attentive throughout the whole process and typically responded to any questions we had within 24 hours, which was especially appreciated this year given the pandemic.The two reasons this isn't a five star review are:-You have to use Mintahoe for food and alcohol, and while all of our guests raved about the food, Mintahoe isn't cheap and there were a lot of unexpected fees we ended up paying (ignore the food and beverage minimums because no matter what you will end up paying almost double) and,-We were not thrilled with how A'bulae handled the pandemic. Initially they were allowing couples to postpone, but in May we got an email stating no events from Aug-Dec of 2020 would be allowed to postpone (unless the state shut back down). This added a lot of unnecessary stress to the planning because we were basically planning blind at that point, and were not able to come up with a back up plan with our vendors in the event that the state did shut down again. Every time we reached out to A'bulae and/or Mintahoe, we got the same response of \"we are confident we will be able to have your wedding as planned this fall.\" While we appreciated the optimism, both my husband and I knew that would not be the case, and we were correct, we had to make changes/adjustments given the current state guidelines for the pandemic. While it ended up working out, I wish A'bulae had been more flexible and transparent with their couples, as planning a wedding is already stressful, and adding a global pandemic in there just makes it worse.
Reviewed on 12-10-2020
Wedding Date 25-09-2020
Overall our experience with A'bulae was great! Our wedding was beautiful and so many of our guests have told us it was the best wedding they have ever been to. The venue is truly amazing on it's own, so you can decorate as much or as little as you want and the space will look great. This and the fact that a lot is included in the price (linens, flatware, centerpieces, etc.) drew my husband and I to this venue, because we knew we didn't want the added stress of DIYing things. They also followed all MN state guidelines regarding COVID-19, and did a good job making sure everyone felt comfortable but still had fun. We had no COVID cases from our wedding!Our day-of coordinator was Hannah, and she was great to work with! She was attentive throughout the whole process and typically responded to any questions we had within 24 hours, which was especially appreciated this year given the pandemic.The two reasons this isn't a five star review are:-You have to use Mintahoe for food and alcohol, and while all of our guests raved about the food, Mintahoe isn't cheap and there were a lot of unexpected fees we ended up paying (ignore the food and beverage minimums because no matter what you will end up paying almost double) and,-We were not thrilled with how A'bulae handled the pandemic. Initially they were allowing couples to postpone, but in May we got an email stating no events from Aug-Dec of 2020 would be allowed to postpone (unless the state shut back down). This added a lot of unnecessary stress to the planning because we were basically planning blind at that point, and were not able to come up with a back up plan with our vendors in the event that the state did shut down again. Every time we reached out to A'bulae and/or Mintahoe, we got the same response of \"we are confident we will be able to have your wedding as planned this fall.\" While we appreciated the optimism, both my husband and I knew that would not be the case, and we were correct, we had to make changes/adjustments given the current state guidelines for the pandemic. While it ended up working out, I wish A'bulae had been more flexible and transparent with their couples, as planning a wedding is already stressful, and adding a global pandemic in there just makes it worse.
Reviewed on 12-10-2020
Laurel Wennen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-01-2020
We had a great experience with A'Bulae! The venue is gorgeous and the entire staff was responsive and so wonderful throughout the entire process. Our original venue coordinator left A'Bulae midway through our planning process, but both she and the staff made sure the transition was seamless and I never felt that anything was missed or slipped through the cracks. From the moment we arrived on our wedding day the staff was attentive and helpful with anything that we needed, and checked in throughout the day. Our guests loved the open layout and beautiful aesthetic of the entire place. The venue is on the more expensive side, but would definitely recommend!
Reviewed on 02-02-2020
Wedding Date 03-01-2020
We had a great experience with A'Bulae! The venue is gorgeous and the entire staff was responsive and so wonderful throughout the entire process. Our original venue coordinator left A'Bulae midway through our planning process, but both she and the staff made sure the transition was seamless and I never felt that anything was missed or slipped through the cracks. From the moment we arrived on our wedding day the staff was attentive and helpful with anything that we needed, and checked in throughout the day. Our guests loved the open layout and beautiful aesthetic of the entire place. The venue is on the more expensive side, but would definitely recommend!
Reviewed on 02-02-2020
Katie Mahoney (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-10-2019
Unfortunately I was really not impressed with this as my wedding venue as a whole. The venue is pretty, I agree. That's about where the good things end. Truthfully we were sold on the look of the place and on the get-ready rooms. Part of that is we were told there was a ping pong table in the men's room for while they get ready -- that was absent the day of the wedding. We worked with Denise who was never even remotely helpful. If anything she made the whole process harder. You are stuck with Mintahoe as your food vendor which has a few items that taste good but in general is less-than-mediocre as far as food goes. And man do they get you with prices! It felt like there was constantly new bills being sent about charges neither I nor my significant other remember ever discussing. The acoustics weren't great. Save your money (because they'll take a LOT of it) and go elsewhere!
Reviewed on 01-11-2019
Wedding Date 25-10-2019
Unfortunately I was really not impressed with this as my wedding venue as a whole. The venue is pretty, I agree. That's about where the good things end. Truthfully we were sold on the look of the place and on the get-ready rooms. Part of that is we were told there was a ping pong table in the men's room for while they get ready -- that was absent the day of the wedding. We worked with Denise who was never even remotely helpful. If anything she made the whole process harder. You are stuck with Mintahoe as your food vendor which has a few items that taste good but in general is less-than-mediocre as far as food goes. And man do they get you with prices! It felt like there was constantly new bills being sent about charges neither I nor my significant other remember ever discussing. The acoustics weren't great. Save your money (because they'll take a LOT of it) and go elsewhere!
Reviewed on 01-11-2019
B & T Lockwood (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-07-2019
We had an absolutely stunning wedding ceremony & reception at A'BULAE and would recommend it to anyone! Everything about our day was perfect from the venue set-up to our staff. Our coordinator Karen was wonderful and we appreciate everything she did for us! All the serving staff and bartenders were friendly, professional, and on-time. Our 230 guest count fit perfectly in the space and we never felt too cramped or too spaced out. The rooftop area was the perfect spot for guests to enjoy some amazing summer weather and to get some great sunset photos before dancing the night away on the beautiful marble dancefloor. Our DJ Theo B from Bellagalla was amazing and constantly checked-in with us and stayed on top of all the things we asked him to do. The food was amazing and we got lots of compliments from our guests about the food and drinks! We fell in love with the look and amenities that A'BULAE offered and were so happy with how our wedding day turned out and went. We could not be happier with our experience there and wish we could relive it again!
Reviewed on 30-07-2019
Wedding Date 19-07-2019
We had an absolutely stunning wedding ceremony & reception at A'BULAE and would recommend it to anyone! Everything about our day was perfect from the venue set-up to our staff. Our coordinator Karen was wonderful and we appreciate everything she did for us! All the serving staff and bartenders were friendly, professional, and on-time. Our 230 guest count fit perfectly in the space and we never felt too cramped or too spaced out. The rooftop area was the perfect spot for guests to enjoy some amazing summer weather and to get some great sunset photos before dancing the night away on the beautiful marble dancefloor. Our DJ Theo B from Bellagalla was amazing and constantly checked-in with us and stayed on top of all the things we asked him to do. The food was amazing and we got lots of compliments from our guests about the food and drinks! We fell in love with the look and amenities that A'BULAE offered and were so happy with how our wedding day turned out and went. We could not be happier with our experience there and wish we could relive it again!
Reviewed on 30-07-2019
Jill Speidel (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-11-2018
Everything was absolutely perfect! Our coordinator was amazing. She had everything planned out perfectly and was so efficient we literally had to just enjoy the day. The décor was beautiful, the food was delicious, and the staff was everything we had hoped for. Several weeks later people are still telling us what a great time it was and how wonderful the venue was. We would hands down pick A'BULAE again for our wedding!!!
Reviewed on 11-12-2018
Wedding Date 16-11-2018
Everything was absolutely perfect! Our coordinator was amazing. She had everything planned out perfectly and was so efficient we literally had to just enjoy the day. The décor was beautiful, the food was delicious, and the staff was everything we had hoped for. Several weeks later people are still telling us what a great time it was and how wonderful the venue was. We would hands down pick A'BULAE again for our wedding!!!
Reviewed on 11-12-2018
Cortney Bhakta (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-08-2018
A'bulae was absolutely amazing!!! My husband and I had the wedding of our dreams thanks to the amazing atmosphere of A'bulae and their amazing staff!!! The site director is fantastic! She is so patient and friendly and quickly responds to all emails and phone calls. The venue is GORGEOUS with wood beam ceilings and floor to ceiling windows! The digital coordinator is also great and one of the awesome perks of the venue! We were able to pick the color of our lighting, style of our names and upload a slideshow of our favorite photos on the TVs throughout the room. The bridal and groom suites are beautiful as well and were a blast to get ready in throughout the day. Overall, A'bulae was absolutely wonderful and there's not one negative thing my husband and I have to say about it! We wish we could do the day all over again!!
Reviewed on 21-11-2018
Wedding Date 31-08-2018
A'bulae was absolutely amazing!!! My husband and I had the wedding of our dreams thanks to the amazing atmosphere of A'bulae and their amazing staff!!! The site director is fantastic! She is so patient and friendly and quickly responds to all emails and phone calls. The venue is GORGEOUS with wood beam ceilings and floor to ceiling windows! The digital coordinator is also great and one of the awesome perks of the venue! We were able to pick the color of our lighting, style of our names and upload a slideshow of our favorite photos on the TVs throughout the room. The bridal and groom suites are beautiful as well and were a blast to get ready in throughout the day. Overall, A'bulae was absolutely wonderful and there's not one negative thing my husband and I have to say about it! We wish we could do the day all over again!!
Reviewed on 21-11-2018
Jenna Coulson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-10-2018
I can't begin to explain how wonderful our experience was with A'BULAE. Everyone we worked with was so accommodating. Our day was perfect and went so smoothly all thanks to A'BULAE. There were so many rave reviews from our guests on how beautiful our venue was. We can't thank A'BULAE enough.
Reviewed on 29-10-2018
Wedding Date 20-10-2018
I can't begin to explain how wonderful our experience was with A'BULAE. Everyone we worked with was so accommodating. Our day was perfect and went so smoothly all thanks to A'BULAE. There were so many rave reviews from our guests on how beautiful our venue was. We can't thank A'BULAE enough.
Reviewed on 29-10-2018
Erika Olson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-09-2018
We had our wedding at A'BULAE a couple weeks ago. Honestly I am so glad I chose A'BULAE and would recommend this venue 100x over. Everything was exactly how I pictured. It was a wonderful experience. Everyone was professional, prompt and on point throughout the entirety of the day. The venue was immaculate, everyone complimented us on what a beautiful venue it was and how gorgeous the rooftop ceremony was. It was great to have an experienced staff who knew exactly what to do, when, and how to properly execute it. Made it such an enjoyable experience!!
Reviewed on 08-10-2018
Wedding Date 22-09-2018
We had our wedding at A'BULAE a couple weeks ago. Honestly I am so glad I chose A'BULAE and would recommend this venue 100x over. Everything was exactly how I pictured. It was a wonderful experience. Everyone was professional, prompt and on point throughout the entirety of the day. The venue was immaculate, everyone complimented us on what a beautiful venue it was and how gorgeous the rooftop ceremony was. It was great to have an experienced staff who knew exactly what to do, when, and how to properly execute it. Made it such an enjoyable experience!!
Reviewed on 08-10-2018
Katherine Burt (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-09-2018
A’BULAE was great to work with. The moment we were done with our venue tour… we knew we couldn’t look anywhere else. While they could be considered on the more spendy end… their organization, staffing, and beautiful space is well worth the cost. We planned our wedding in just under 8 months (from booking our venue/date and the wedding day itself)… and I truly believe that this was only possible because of how wonderful A’BULAE is at making sure you are on track for success in every way. Karen, the coordinator, is newer to the facility but not the industry. Their original coordinator retired and Karen met us sort of between booking the space and our date… she was very accommodating in letting us use the space the day before to get things dropped off and centerpiece flowers assembled. She was very prompt at responding to emails and gave thoughtful, well-answered responses to any questions we had. There is a parking garage underneath the venue for guests that has a flat, reasonable rate. You have the option of an indoor ceremony or outside on their beautiful rooftop (with great views of St. Paul/the Capitol) and can decide up until that morning which route you’re going to take. We, as well as the guests, loved the space because the cocktail hour area, dance floor, and reception area are all very large and nothing in the space needs to be moved throughout the night to allow for more room. It is very spacious and does not feel at all crowded. In addition to those areas, the venue also has a groom’s room, game room, floral prep area, and beautiful bridal suite. Overall, the space is absolutely gorgeous/exceptional… and we couldn’t have imagined having our day anywhere else.
Reviewed on 03-10-2018
Wedding Date 21-09-2018
A’BULAE was great to work with. The moment we were done with our venue tour… we knew we couldn’t look anywhere else. While they could be considered on the more spendy end… their organization, staffing, and beautiful space is well worth the cost. We planned our wedding in just under 8 months (from booking our venue/date and the wedding day itself)… and I truly believe that this was only possible because of how wonderful A’BULAE is at making sure you are on track for success in every way. Karen, the coordinator, is newer to the facility but not the industry. Their original coordinator retired and Karen met us sort of between booking the space and our date… she was very accommodating in letting us use the space the day before to get things dropped off and centerpiece flowers assembled. She was very prompt at responding to emails and gave thoughtful, well-answered responses to any questions we had. There is a parking garage underneath the venue for guests that has a flat, reasonable rate. You have the option of an indoor ceremony or outside on their beautiful rooftop (with great views of St. Paul/the Capitol) and can decide up until that morning which route you’re going to take. We, as well as the guests, loved the space because the cocktail hour area, dance floor, and reception area are all very large and nothing in the space needs to be moved throughout the night to allow for more room. It is very spacious and does not feel at all crowded. In addition to those areas, the venue also has a groom’s room, game room, floral prep area, and beautiful bridal suite. Overall, the space is absolutely gorgeous/exceptional… and we couldn’t have imagined having our day anywhere else.
Reviewed on 03-10-2018
Erika Femrite (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-09-2018
Karen (site director) was more than we could have imagined. We always left her feeling way more comfortable with everything. Her pass off to Liz the day of went smoothly because she had already built that trust that she had our best interests in mind.THANK YOU for allowing us to have our pug puppy be a part of our day. We very much think of her as part of the family, so it was such a nice touch!
Reviewed on 12-09-2018
Wedding Date 07-09-2018
Karen (site director) was more than we could have imagined. We always left her feeling way more comfortable with everything. Her pass off to Liz the day of went smoothly because she had already built that trust that she had our best interests in mind.THANK YOU for allowing us to have our pug puppy be a part of our day. We very much think of her as part of the family, so it was such a nice touch!
Reviewed on 12-09-2018
Aurora Simar (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Honestly, all I wanted was to tour the place, the photos looked great and the reviews were good, so we sent them an email. When we heard back they fought us every step of the way it took three days to convince them to set up a tour. We hadn’t really set a budget yet, we didn’t want to go over $16,000 for the whole wedding but were willing to stretch that for the perfect venue. This place wouldn’t even let us look at them because they said they were too expensive for us. When we finally convinced them to set up a tour they emailed us and said “ We want to be respectful of your time, and our venue will be over $16,000 for your date” yes, we were aware of that but we wanted to keep an mind... we had already told them we didn’t want a venue that plays games with us, and this one definitely would have done so. If you want a stress free wedding, we suggest staying away, because just emailing them for two days gave me anxiety.
Reviewed on 18-08-2018
Honestly, all I wanted was to tour the place, the photos looked great and the reviews were good, so we sent them an email. When we heard back they fought us every step of the way it took three days to convince them to set up a tour. We hadn’t really set a budget yet, we didn’t want to go over $16,000 for the whole wedding but were willing to stretch that for the perfect venue. This place wouldn’t even let us look at them because they said they were too expensive for us. When we finally convinced them to set up a tour they emailed us and said “ We want to be respectful of your time, and our venue will be over $16,000 for your date” yes, we were aware of that but we wanted to keep an mind... we had already told them we didn’t want a venue that plays games with us, and this one definitely would have done so. If you want a stress free wedding, we suggest staying away, because just emailing them for two days gave me anxiety.
Reviewed on 18-08-2018
Kathy Joyce (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-09-2019
Best wedding reception ever! And that’s the feedback from the guests!
Reviewed on 26-07-2018
Wedding Date 26-09-2019
Best wedding reception ever! And that’s the feedback from the guests!
Reviewed on 26-07-2018
Ashley Stewart (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-06-2018
Words cannot express how impressed I was with A'bulae. The day went flawless and I could of not asked for a better day. I visited almost 10+ other venues and I kept coming back to this one because the venue is breathtaking. High-ceilings, large windows, gorgeous bridal suite, big dance floor, great rooftop- the event has everything you need for a wedding. The team at A'bulae was fantastic and all my guests cannot stop complimenting how great the venue was. When you arrive for the tour you leave knowing everything that you need to know. They give you all the pricing upfront so there are no hidden fees. We didn't use them but they also include in-house services like photography, DJ and videographer so that you don't need to do a lot of research. Everything was executed perfectly and I am so happy that I choose them for my wedding. Of course, Nancy and Jenna did a fantastic job as well. I didn't need to interact with them often because I had a wedding planner who did most of the communication to them but when I did have questions they were quick in responding and I had confidence that the day would go well. Be aware this venue is a little pricey! They do price gouge you on a couple of items -if you don't use their DJs it's a $300 fee to use someone else and an additional fee to use the space for the ceremony- not included in the room rental price. But during the tour they give you all of these prices up front so there are no surprises. Overall, I was super happy with them and so happy I chose A'bulae for my wedding.
Reviewed on 23-07-2018
Wedding Date 02-06-2018
Words cannot express how impressed I was with A'bulae. The day went flawless and I could of not asked for a better day. I visited almost 10+ other venues and I kept coming back to this one because the venue is breathtaking. High-ceilings, large windows, gorgeous bridal suite, big dance floor, great rooftop- the event has everything you need for a wedding. The team at A'bulae was fantastic and all my guests cannot stop complimenting how great the venue was. When you arrive for the tour you leave knowing everything that you need to know. They give you all the pricing upfront so there are no hidden fees. We didn't use them but they also include in-house services like photography, DJ and videographer so that you don't need to do a lot of research. Everything was executed perfectly and I am so happy that I choose them for my wedding. Of course, Nancy and Jenna did a fantastic job as well. I didn't need to interact with them often because I had a wedding planner who did most of the communication to them but when I did have questions they were quick in responding and I had confidence that the day would go well. Be aware this venue is a little pricey! They do price gouge you on a couple of items -if you don't use their DJs it's a $300 fee to use someone else and an additional fee to use the space for the ceremony- not included in the room rental price. But during the tour they give you all of these prices up front so there are no surprises. Overall, I was super happy with them and so happy I chose A'bulae for my wedding.
Reviewed on 23-07-2018
Amber Gilsrud (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-02-2018
Could not say enough about how GREAT everyone we worked with here was! They made our BIG DAY an absolute DREAM!!!!
Reviewed on 21-03-2018
Wedding Date 23-02-2018
Could not say enough about how GREAT everyone we worked with here was! They made our BIG DAY an absolute DREAM!!!!
Reviewed on 21-03-2018
Amelia I (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-09-2017
Not up to expectations: Part ONEIn the beginning there was great communication between the sales staff of A'bulae and Mintahoe. They were able to get us the information we needed in order to make a decision on their venue very quickly. Their customer service and ease of communication was a huge plus. They also made us feel as they were going to take care of everything and we would not have to worry- they actually told us they were like a \"one stop shop\" with Bellegala in house- we were ecstatic!Our experience with them plateaued about 1/1.5 months before our wedding though as we stopped getting communication from Mintahoe (the company you book all of your details through). I am a very detail oriented person, so in our initial consult we agreed to have details finalized 2 wks before the date, so 1. they could ask any questions they needed for their end and 2. I could relax the week of.They were thrilled as they \"love detail oriented brides\" who can get their details in early. So I was very confused that we couldn't get in touch with Mintahoe for the 3.5 wks before our event. Due to their unresponsiveness, we spent the week of our wedding discussing/finalizing details so we could get a final number to pay just before our event date.Where our experience took a large downturn though was the day of our wedding. They have a wonderful technology package- no doubt the reason for the 10k room fee. You can really do a lot with the room too so it took us hours to choose the selections we wanted- We were quite surprised to see that some of the selections we chose weren't even the correct style/color we communicated we wanted.Furthermore, some of the options we paid for weren't even used/turned on. One of the options we were most excited for was the GOBO projection. This projects your monogram on the wall and/or dance floor, adds a great dynamic to the room and unfortunately one the venue just didn't turn on. Looking back, I can see why this happened as the venue reached out hours before our event asking for our selections. We were told that they found them an hour later, but its clear that they didn't find them and instead of asking us before the event started (we used their rooms to get ready), they just chose a few options that they thought we'd like.I wish it could have stopped there, but then came their in-house Bellegala DJ... For those of you who haven't used this service, you fill out a long questionnaire, get matched with a DJ based on your choices and have an hour consultation with him. We had a band (which he kept forgetting) so just needed him to play social hour music, announce my husband and I into the room, play three first dance songs and three 15 minute sets during the band breaks.This proved to be difficult as we were announced exactly in the way we asked the DJ not to announce us (as though we were at a sporting event to a crowd of mostly age 50+). Then, not only did he not use the first dance track we emailed him before the wedding (that was specifically edited for our choreographed dance), he cut the dance track short so our first dance looks very odd in our wedding video.If that wasn't enough, during dinner with our guests he proceeded to give us his unsolicited feedback on how we should change the evenings timeline so it made more sense to him- he did this twice. We had an hour consultation with him and he had our contact information. This should have been taken care of before the day of the event.
Reviewed on 26-11-2017
Wedding Date 30-09-2017
Not up to expectations: Part ONEIn the beginning there was great communication between the sales staff of A'bulae and Mintahoe. They were able to get us the information we needed in order to make a decision on their venue very quickly. Their customer service and ease of communication was a huge plus. They also made us feel as they were going to take care of everything and we would not have to worry- they actually told us they were like a \"one stop shop\" with Bellegala in house- we were ecstatic!Our experience with them plateaued about 1/1.5 months before our wedding though as we stopped getting communication from Mintahoe (the company you book all of your details through). I am a very detail oriented person, so in our initial consult we agreed to have details finalized 2 wks before the date, so 1. they could ask any questions they needed for their end and 2. I could relax the week of.They were thrilled as they \"love detail oriented brides\" who can get their details in early. So I was very confused that we couldn't get in touch with Mintahoe for the 3.5 wks before our event. Due to their unresponsiveness, we spent the week of our wedding discussing/finalizing details so we could get a final number to pay just before our event date.Where our experience took a large downturn though was the day of our wedding. They have a wonderful technology package- no doubt the reason for the 10k room fee. You can really do a lot with the room too so it took us hours to choose the selections we wanted- We were quite surprised to see that some of the selections we chose weren't even the correct style/color we communicated we wanted.Furthermore, some of the options we paid for weren't even used/turned on. One of the options we were most excited for was the GOBO projection. This projects your monogram on the wall and/or dance floor, adds a great dynamic to the room and unfortunately one the venue just didn't turn on. Looking back, I can see why this happened as the venue reached out hours before our event asking for our selections. We were told that they found them an hour later, but its clear that they didn't find them and instead of asking us before the event started (we used their rooms to get ready), they just chose a few options that they thought we'd like.I wish it could have stopped there, but then came their in-house Bellegala DJ... For those of you who haven't used this service, you fill out a long questionnaire, get matched with a DJ based on your choices and have an hour consultation with him. We had a band (which he kept forgetting) so just needed him to play social hour music, announce my husband and I into the room, play three first dance songs and three 15 minute sets during the band breaks.This proved to be difficult as we were announced exactly in the way we asked the DJ not to announce us (as though we were at a sporting event to a crowd of mostly age 50+). Then, not only did he not use the first dance track we emailed him before the wedding (that was specifically edited for our choreographed dance), he cut the dance track short so our first dance looks very odd in our wedding video.If that wasn't enough, during dinner with our guests he proceeded to give us his unsolicited feedback on how we should change the evenings timeline so it made more sense to him- he did this twice. We had an hour consultation with him and he had our contact information. This should have been taken care of before the day of the event.
Reviewed on 26-11-2017
Amy Xiong (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-11-2017
There are many pros + cons with A'Bulae. Nancy is a dream and is the best at what she does! Her organization + attention to detail made working with her a breeze. And while they advertise to be an all-in-one type venue, there are additional costs associated with nearly everything. The day of venue coordinator (unfortunately not Nancy) did not appear informed on any info of our wedding. She told multiple people the wrong time for the ceremony and dinner and was a bit disorganized during the walk-through. In addition to this, the on-site sound + digital crew made several mistakes through out our night even after we filled out the detailed paperwork AND had a conference call with them. When we addressed our disappointments, Shane (digital coordinator) made several disappointing excuses and then just stopped responding to my emails (maybe because they were already paid?). A'bulae requires you to work with Mintahoe for catering services and that was also a subpar experience. It would take prolonged periods of times to get responses from people there and at the end of the night they ended up giving our unclaimed dinners to their staff without telling us. All in all, I'd recommend anyone going with A'bulae to be over communicative with the staff there in order to make sure things are executed properly because unfortunately the hefty rental fee does not equate to excellence in service.
Reviewed on 22-11-2017
Wedding Date 11-11-2017
There are many pros + cons with A'Bulae. Nancy is a dream and is the best at what she does! Her organization + attention to detail made working with her a breeze. And while they advertise to be an all-in-one type venue, there are additional costs associated with nearly everything. The day of venue coordinator (unfortunately not Nancy) did not appear informed on any info of our wedding. She told multiple people the wrong time for the ceremony and dinner and was a bit disorganized during the walk-through. In addition to this, the on-site sound + digital crew made several mistakes through out our night even after we filled out the detailed paperwork AND had a conference call with them. When we addressed our disappointments, Shane (digital coordinator) made several disappointing excuses and then just stopped responding to my emails (maybe because they were already paid?). A'bulae requires you to work with Mintahoe for catering services and that was also a subpar experience. It would take prolonged periods of times to get responses from people there and at the end of the night they ended up giving our unclaimed dinners to their staff without telling us. All in all, I'd recommend anyone going with A'bulae to be over communicative with the staff there in order to make sure things are executed properly because unfortunately the hefty rental fee does not equate to excellence in service.
Reviewed on 22-11-2017
Amanda Kreun (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-07-2017
A'BULAE was such a perfect venue for us! They really helped us have the exact kind of wedding day we wanted - seamless, classy without being fussy, simple, and effortless fun for guests. We loved the bridal suite and groom's suite (and game room!), and the rooftop was the perfect space to enjoy a gorgeous summer evening. We did our ceremony inside so we didn't have to stress about weather at all - the ceremony set up was gorgeous, then guests loved being able to go up to the rooftop during the reception if they so desired! The entire day flowed so seamlessly - first look and photos into ceremony into cocktail hour into dinner into dancing... it was just so easy! The venue was beautiful and fitting for all parts of the day (and we brought in zero extra decorations), and the lighting fit the space perfectly (thanks, Shane!)Of course, no review would be complete without mentioning Jenna and Nancy. These two were SO great - it felt like we had hired wedding planners! They kept everything on track during the planning process and in the months leading up to the wedding. At the start, Jenna gave amazing recommendations for other vendors outside of A'BULAE - beauty, invitations, even name-changing! They were both so organized and helpful in responding to any question we had, without making us feel silly for asking. They calmed any nerves or questions, and they gave great advice to help us make it a very special day! A'BULAE was truly one of the best vendor choices we made!
Reviewed on 30-07-2017
Wedding Date 08-07-2017
A'BULAE was such a perfect venue for us! They really helped us have the exact kind of wedding day we wanted - seamless, classy without being fussy, simple, and effortless fun for guests. We loved the bridal suite and groom's suite (and game room!), and the rooftop was the perfect space to enjoy a gorgeous summer evening. We did our ceremony inside so we didn't have to stress about weather at all - the ceremony set up was gorgeous, then guests loved being able to go up to the rooftop during the reception if they so desired! The entire day flowed so seamlessly - first look and photos into ceremony into cocktail hour into dinner into dancing... it was just so easy! The venue was beautiful and fitting for all parts of the day (and we brought in zero extra decorations), and the lighting fit the space perfectly (thanks, Shane!)Of course, no review would be complete without mentioning Jenna and Nancy. These two were SO great - it felt like we had hired wedding planners! They kept everything on track during the planning process and in the months leading up to the wedding. At the start, Jenna gave amazing recommendations for other vendors outside of A'BULAE - beauty, invitations, even name-changing! They were both so organized and helpful in responding to any question we had, without making us feel silly for asking. They calmed any nerves or questions, and they gave great advice to help us make it a very special day! A'BULAE was truly one of the best vendor choices we made!
Reviewed on 30-07-2017
Samantha Lindenberg (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-08-2016
A'BULAE was an incredible wedding venue; we really couldn't have asked for anything better. The staff kept the day stress-free, and were extremely helpful when any issues arose. I would highly recommend A'BULAE as a venue, both due to how beautiful and unique it is, but also due to the amazing staff. Couldn't say enough good things about it!
Reviewed on 17-02-2017
Wedding Date 20-08-2016
A'BULAE was an incredible wedding venue; we really couldn't have asked for anything better. The staff kept the day stress-free, and were extremely helpful when any issues arose. I would highly recommend A'BULAE as a venue, both due to how beautiful and unique it is, but also due to the amazing staff. Couldn't say enough good things about it!
Reviewed on 17-02-2017
Molly Swanson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-09-2016
A'BULAE is amazing! We had so much positive feedback from our wedding guests. The staff at A'BULAE are amazing and made the entire experience so enjoyable. They handled every details so that the wedding party (including my husband and I) were able to relax and really enjoy the day. I would recommend them to anyone!
Reviewed on 13-02-2017
Wedding Date 24-09-2016
A'BULAE is amazing! We had so much positive feedback from our wedding guests. The staff at A'BULAE are amazing and made the entire experience so enjoyable. They handled every details so that the wedding party (including my husband and I) were able to relax and really enjoy the day. I would recommend them to anyone!
Reviewed on 13-02-2017
Sue O (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-04-2018
A'Bulae. --An over and above experience from start to finish. The entire crew was supremely easy to work with. Our planning was from a distance and they did everything possible to make this a seamless experience for us. We are detail people and felt that their team was on the same page every step of the way. The venue is unique with the wow factor that we were seeking. Our guests are still commenting that the wedding and reception were the nicest they have ever attended. -- Down to a seasoned wedding planner who was in attendance. A'Bulae was perfect. We would not hesitate to return. We highly recommend this venue.
Reviewed on 10-02-2017
Wedding Date 10-04-2018
A'Bulae. --An over and above experience from start to finish. The entire crew was supremely easy to work with. Our planning was from a distance and they did everything possible to make this a seamless experience for us. We are detail people and felt that their team was on the same page every step of the way. The venue is unique with the wow factor that we were seeking. Our guests are still commenting that the wedding and reception were the nicest they have ever attended. -- Down to a seasoned wedding planner who was in attendance. A'Bulae was perfect. We would not hesitate to return. We highly recommend this venue.
Reviewed on 10-02-2017
Ginger Coker (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-10-2016
A'bulae was the perfect place for our October wedding! The venue is beautiful and you don't need a ton of decorations to make the space wedding perfect. The staff is so helpful and pushed emails to me anytime something was due in the timeline helping to keep me on track and very close to stress-free! I would highly recommend A'bulae for your upcoming wedding!
Reviewed on 10-02-2017
Wedding Date 14-10-2016
A'bulae was the perfect place for our October wedding! The venue is beautiful and you don't need a ton of decorations to make the space wedding perfect. The staff is so helpful and pushed emails to me anytime something was due in the timeline helping to keep me on track and very close to stress-free! I would highly recommend A'bulae for your upcoming wedding!
Reviewed on 10-02-2017
Anna Pettingill (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-01-2017
Okay honestly, we had the most AMAZING experience working with A'bulae! From the minute we walked into the doors for our first tour, to the very last minute on our wedding day, everything was PERFECT! We can not be more grateful towards A'bulae and their entire team for making our day so memorable and amazing! I would highly recommend them to anyone out there looking to get married! Absolutely tremendous experience!
Reviewed on 09-02-2017
Wedding Date 14-01-2017
Okay honestly, we had the most AMAZING experience working with A'bulae! From the minute we walked into the doors for our first tour, to the very last minute on our wedding day, everything was PERFECT! We can not be more grateful towards A'bulae and their entire team for making our day so memorable and amazing! I would highly recommend them to anyone out there looking to get married! Absolutely tremendous experience!
Reviewed on 09-02-2017
Catie Dolan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-07-2016
AMAZING! We had the best experience working with Nancy and her team at A'BULAE. Unlike most brides, I did not want to have the 2-year long engagement. Our engagement was 7 months long and A'BULAE was great at helping us plan and stay on track to make sure our day went off without a hitch! We truly had the most amazing experience and day. If the rooftop is available DEFINITELY take advantage of it! All of my guests loved it up there. PICK A'BULAE!
Reviewed on 09-02-2017
Wedding Date 29-07-2016
AMAZING! We had the best experience working with Nancy and her team at A'BULAE. Unlike most brides, I did not want to have the 2-year long engagement. Our engagement was 7 months long and A'BULAE was great at helping us plan and stay on track to make sure our day went off without a hitch! We truly had the most amazing experience and day. If the rooftop is available DEFINITELY take advantage of it! All of my guests loved it up there. PICK A'BULAE!
Reviewed on 09-02-2017
Madison Pattridge (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-12-2016
We are so happy we chose A'BUlAE for our special day. The staff was organized and attentive. Nancy made sure every detail had been discussed and accounted for-- and our day went perfectly!
Reviewed on 09-02-2017
Wedding Date 02-12-2016
We are so happy we chose A'BUlAE for our special day. The staff was organized and attentive. Nancy made sure every detail had been discussed and accounted for-- and our day went perfectly!
Reviewed on 09-02-2017
Kelly Joyce (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-01-2017
A'BULAE was everything we hoped for in a wedding venue! The moment we walked in the doors for our first tour I knew it was the venue I wanted to have my wedding. A'BULAE was the only venue we saw that had all of our wishlist items. They have a BEAUTIFUL bridal suite, grooms room, roof deck, large dance floor, spacious bar, floor to ceiling windows, in house catering, and a supportive staff. It's a gorgeous venue that doesn't require a lot of decor. The day was so special for us and we have no regrets. We wish we could have the wedding all over again. Thank you to Jenna and Nancy for making this experience unforgettable!
Reviewed on 07-02-2017
Wedding Date 21-01-2017
A'BULAE was everything we hoped for in a wedding venue! The moment we walked in the doors for our first tour I knew it was the venue I wanted to have my wedding. A'BULAE was the only venue we saw that had all of our wishlist items. They have a BEAUTIFUL bridal suite, grooms room, roof deck, large dance floor, spacious bar, floor to ceiling windows, in house catering, and a supportive staff. It's a gorgeous venue that doesn't require a lot of decor. The day was so special for us and we have no regrets. We wish we could have the wedding all over again. Thank you to Jenna and Nancy for making this experience unforgettable!
Reviewed on 07-02-2017
Katie Gleeson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-01-2017
The tour itself was more professional and personal than other venues. You could tell Nancy appreciated the venue herself and took pride in A'BULAE. The responses from A'BULAE were quick and if someone didn't know the answer, they would find someone that did and either call back or put me on a brief hold. With everything going on and all of the things a couple has to think about when planning their wedding, I felt overwhelmed until I found that Nancy and Jenna could guide with such ease. The food was fabulous. We heard from many of our guests that it was the best wedding food they have had. The staff was professional and brought the food in a timely manner. The bartenders were extremely busy but did their best to serve everyone. Event flow was flawless. The on-site coordinator was the best of the best. Thanks, Jenna! We had such a fabulous time. You did an amazing job of assuring the day went without a glitch. The amount of compliments we received on how well organized the wedding was by you is crazy. We really REALLY appreciate your help and would definitely recommended A'BULAE to any couple looking for a venue. We would also like to make a special note about the bartender, Charlie. There was a little miscommunication but he went above and beyond to sort it out and was extremely professional and really stood out as a valuable employee. Please pass our appreciation on to him (or Denise). We couldn't be more satisfied with how the day turned out and we have you, bellagala and the mintahoe staff to thank for that. Pictures to come :)
Reviewed on 30-01-2017
Wedding Date 21-01-2017
The tour itself was more professional and personal than other venues. You could tell Nancy appreciated the venue herself and took pride in A'BULAE. The responses from A'BULAE were quick and if someone didn't know the answer, they would find someone that did and either call back or put me on a brief hold. With everything going on and all of the things a couple has to think about when planning their wedding, I felt overwhelmed until I found that Nancy and Jenna could guide with such ease. The food was fabulous. We heard from many of our guests that it was the best wedding food they have had. The staff was professional and brought the food in a timely manner. The bartenders were extremely busy but did their best to serve everyone. Event flow was flawless. The on-site coordinator was the best of the best. Thanks, Jenna! We had such a fabulous time. You did an amazing job of assuring the day went without a glitch. The amount of compliments we received on how well organized the wedding was by you is crazy. We really REALLY appreciate your help and would definitely recommended A'BULAE to any couple looking for a venue. We would also like to make a special note about the bartender, Charlie. There was a little miscommunication but he went above and beyond to sort it out and was extremely professional and really stood out as a valuable employee. Please pass our appreciation on to him (or Denise). We couldn't be more satisfied with how the day turned out and we have you, bellagala and the mintahoe staff to thank for that. Pictures to come :)
Reviewed on 30-01-2017
Annie Bryan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-05-2016
Jenna was in contact almost immediately. She gave us the run down on dates, pricing and what was included. It was really nice to have an \"all inclusive\" package. The communication was great. A'BULAE, Jenna and Nancy were all so inviting. The space is so beautiful and lush. The space and people involved make you feel special. I really liked the \"all-inclusive\" package aspect. It was easy to see cost. At some of the other venues we looked at, it was difficult to get a good idea of how much it was going to cost (after lighting, dance floor, etc) were all added in. The main thing that was different was the \"first right of refusal\" thing. Most of the other venues we'd looked at had that as an option: A'BULAE did not. (In the end, that worked out for us too!) It {Bellagala} was kind of like having a wedding planner (without hiring one!). It would have been easy to access everything all under one roof. Jenna and Nancy were FANTASTIC!!!! They were hyper-responsive to all of our email questions. They were great about letting us bring in a few people who needed to see the space in order to plan for videotaping, etc. They know the space and what works well. They can explain things well and give lots of good advice. I was glad we had an impromptu meeting with Nancy a few months prior to our wedding. She gave us a lot of good things to think about (such as sender/receiver for flower girl/ring bearer) and the all important form to plan who was walking with who, timing, songs being played when/etc. It was SO HELPFUL in planning. Nancy also gave us a great idea during that meeting. She said she likes it when the bride and groom take a few minutes in the bridal suite alone just after getting married to take it all it. We did that on our wedding day: it was a really special moment for us. The venue looked beautiful. The iConcierge was fun for people to use. People enjoyed the Padzila. The screens and timing on the slideshows/messages was perfect! The Gobo light phrase was perfect. The seating/table assignments worked slick. Photomingle was fun: I think a lot of people missed that you could write on the screen AND that the photos could be printed out. Shane did a beautiful job with our event: we felt very cared for. Everyone was very professional, helpful and polite. I really appreciate Jenna's help with the decision to have the wedding inside. She pointed out a lot of important things (like guest comfort) that I hadn't been as focused on. She was of great help during the day. She helped me to settle a few details like reserved seats. I was really glad that she grabbed the bridal party for a mini-rehearsal. I know it eased the stress of a few of the bridal party. Jenna did a great job at setting us up for our entrance cues. She also grabbed us a drink while we enjoyed our first few private moment married! It was a joy to work with Jenna on the day of our wedding. It felt very \"full circle\". She was our first contact at A'BULAE and had given us our first tour. It just felt right to have her around during the day. She was SO HELPFUL!!! I just wanted to say a sincere thank you to the entire A'BULAE team. You all were so helpful and sincere. Your hard work made our day so easy and seamless. I felt like family. I have never been one of those girls who dreamed of what my wedding would be like...but you all managed to give me my dream wedding!
Reviewed on 30-01-2017
Wedding Date 07-05-2016
Jenna was in contact almost immediately. She gave us the run down on dates, pricing and what was included. It was really nice to have an \"all inclusive\" package. The communication was great. A'BULAE, Jenna and Nancy were all so inviting. The space is so beautiful and lush. The space and people involved make you feel special. I really liked the \"all-inclusive\" package aspect. It was easy to see cost. At some of the other venues we looked at, it was difficult to get a good idea of how much it was going to cost (after lighting, dance floor, etc) were all added in. The main thing that was different was the \"first right of refusal\" thing. Most of the other venues we'd looked at had that as an option: A'BULAE did not. (In the end, that worked out for us too!) It {Bellagala} was kind of like having a wedding planner (without hiring one!). It would have been easy to access everything all under one roof. Jenna and Nancy were FANTASTIC!!!! They were hyper-responsive to all of our email questions. They were great about letting us bring in a few people who needed to see the space in order to plan for videotaping, etc. They know the space and what works well. They can explain things well and give lots of good advice. I was glad we had an impromptu meeting with Nancy a few months prior to our wedding. She gave us a lot of good things to think about (such as sender/receiver for flower girl/ring bearer) and the all important form to plan who was walking with who, timing, songs being played when/etc. It was SO HELPFUL in planning. Nancy also gave us a great idea during that meeting. She said she likes it when the bride and groom take a few minutes in the bridal suite alone just after getting married to take it all it. We did that on our wedding day: it was a really special moment for us. The venue looked beautiful. The iConcierge was fun for people to use. People enjoyed the Padzila. The screens and timing on the slideshows/messages was perfect! The Gobo light phrase was perfect. The seating/table assignments worked slick. Photomingle was fun: I think a lot of people missed that you could write on the screen AND that the photos could be printed out. Shane did a beautiful job with our event: we felt very cared for. Everyone was very professional, helpful and polite. I really appreciate Jenna's help with the decision to have the wedding inside. She pointed out a lot of important things (like guest comfort) that I hadn't been as focused on. She was of great help during the day. She helped me to settle a few details like reserved seats. I was really glad that she grabbed the bridal party for a mini-rehearsal. I know it eased the stress of a few of the bridal party. Jenna did a great job at setting us up for our entrance cues. She also grabbed us a drink while we enjoyed our first few private moment married! It was a joy to work with Jenna on the day of our wedding. It felt very \"full circle\". She was our first contact at A'BULAE and had given us our first tour. It just felt right to have her around during the day. She was SO HELPFUL!!! I just wanted to say a sincere thank you to the entire A'BULAE team. You all were so helpful and sincere. Your hard work made our day so easy and seamless. I felt like family. I have never been one of those girls who dreamed of what my wedding would be like...but you all managed to give me my dream wedding!
Reviewed on 30-01-2017
Tammy Jacobson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-08-2016
A'BULAE was very responsive. I remember using the online quote tool and being pleasantly surprised at how quickly pricing information, date availability, etc. was communicated. After seeing online photos and information, I knew A'BULAE was the only venue I wanted. We put a deposit down the day we toured, so truly, it was our first choice and only choice! We were extremely pleased with each Bellagala vendor we worked with (DJ, Photography, Video, Floral, Live Music - Pianist). Prices were competitive and it took so much legwork out of researching and booking all these services separately ourselves. I was so pleased with the frequency of meetings and communication - enough that we didn't feel lost and on our own, but not so much that it was a burden to respond or that we were pushed into decisions we were't yet prepared to make. Our questions were always answered timely and it was clear that everyone involved truly cared that we were doing okay and having a positive experience. I had several guests tell me that it took them halfway through dinner to realize that they were sitting in the same spot where the ceremony had been. The turnover was something I was a little nervous about (again, I don\\'t know why, you guys do this all the time), but it was perfectly executed. Nothing but positive things to say about the space and staff - I'm still in awe each time I visit of what a well-oiled machine A'BULAE is.Thank you for making our experience such a positive, fun, relaxed one. We will never forget the process, the day, or the people who helped make it a reality.
Reviewed on 30-01-2017
Wedding Date 19-08-2016
A'BULAE was very responsive. I remember using the online quote tool and being pleasantly surprised at how quickly pricing information, date availability, etc. was communicated. After seeing online photos and information, I knew A'BULAE was the only venue I wanted. We put a deposit down the day we toured, so truly, it was our first choice and only choice! We were extremely pleased with each Bellagala vendor we worked with (DJ, Photography, Video, Floral, Live Music - Pianist). Prices were competitive and it took so much legwork out of researching and booking all these services separately ourselves. I was so pleased with the frequency of meetings and communication - enough that we didn't feel lost and on our own, but not so much that it was a burden to respond or that we were pushed into decisions we were't yet prepared to make. Our questions were always answered timely and it was clear that everyone involved truly cared that we were doing okay and having a positive experience. I had several guests tell me that it took them halfway through dinner to realize that they were sitting in the same spot where the ceremony had been. The turnover was something I was a little nervous about (again, I don\\'t know why, you guys do this all the time), but it was perfectly executed. Nothing but positive things to say about the space and staff - I'm still in awe each time I visit of what a well-oiled machine A'BULAE is.Thank you for making our experience such a positive, fun, relaxed one. We will never forget the process, the day, or the people who helped make it a reality.
Reviewed on 30-01-2017
Brenda Borthel (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-01-2017
MORE STRUCTURED AND ELEGANT THAN OTHER VENUES - Our initial meeting was very informative. We received information on the venue, Mintahoe and Bellagala. Every detail was explained, so there were no surprises throughout the planning process. A'Bulae was exceptional. Everything was more structured and elegant than other venues. We used Bellagala for our photographer, DJ and florist. The tasting was great. The food tasted the same on that night and our wedding night. It was very nice to see the venue set up with tables. Denise was very helpful in our details meeting and let us know what would be cost effective. Shane did a great job with our lighting colors, IConcierge screens, our monogram and slideshow. Nancy and Jenna were very easy to work with. They answered our questions in a timely manner and made the planning process easy. Everything was perfect. We have no complaints and are very happy that we picked A'Bulae.
Reviewed on 26-01-2017
Wedding Date 26-01-2017
MORE STRUCTURED AND ELEGANT THAN OTHER VENUES - Our initial meeting was very informative. We received information on the venue, Mintahoe and Bellagala. Every detail was explained, so there were no surprises throughout the planning process. A'Bulae was exceptional. Everything was more structured and elegant than other venues. We used Bellagala for our photographer, DJ and florist. The tasting was great. The food tasted the same on that night and our wedding night. It was very nice to see the venue set up with tables. Denise was very helpful in our details meeting and let us know what would be cost effective. Shane did a great job with our lighting colors, IConcierge screens, our monogram and slideshow. Nancy and Jenna were very easy to work with. They answered our questions in a timely manner and made the planning process easy. Everything was perfect. We have no complaints and are very happy that we picked A'Bulae.
Reviewed on 26-01-2017
Amy Steiner (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-11-2016
A'BULAE helped us to create our perfect wedding day. From our initial tour and meeting we fell in love with A'BULAE. It was the most beautiful venue with the most helpful staff. Jenna was our first point of contact. She was so professional and upfront with us about estimated costs from the venue to the cost of food. Jenna is also a close personal friend of ours but I know she treats every couple who comes through A'BULAE this way. She is amazing! After working with Jenna we then worked with Nancy. Who was equally as helpful. They were both so responsive before we even booked the venue all the way up to our wedding day. We could not have asked for a better space, staff and experience for our wedding reception. The bridal suite was amazing to get ready in. The venue was beautiful for pictures before the reception and even more beautiful once our decor was added for the reception. The reception site did not need much for decorations because it was so beautiful on its own which ended up saving us some money. A'BULAE is more expensive than other venues but you get exactly what you pay for. We wouldn't do it any other way if we could do it all over again. We could not say enough nice things about the venue. For our 300 person guest list is was the perfect space and not over crowded at all. The way the venue was set up is perfect! We couldn't use the roof top because of the time of year we go married but we liked that all our guests were in one place for the reception. We had a live band and it was also a perfect set up for a band. There are some additional costs when you get married at A'BULAE but like I said above it is worth it. Because our day went perfect! Nancy was so helpful the weeks leading up the our wedding day. She contacted all of our vendors the week of and finalized details and gave them directions and instructions. This was so helpful for me. Our wedding day went off without a flaw or I at least didn't hear about it if something went wrong because they figured it out for me. Our day of coordinator Denise was also so great. She helped the day of go so smooth. No complaints here! Best venue!!!!
Reviewed on 09-01-2017
Wedding Date 19-11-2016
A'BULAE helped us to create our perfect wedding day. From our initial tour and meeting we fell in love with A'BULAE. It was the most beautiful venue with the most helpful staff. Jenna was our first point of contact. She was so professional and upfront with us about estimated costs from the venue to the cost of food. Jenna is also a close personal friend of ours but I know she treats every couple who comes through A'BULAE this way. She is amazing! After working with Jenna we then worked with Nancy. Who was equally as helpful. They were both so responsive before we even booked the venue all the way up to our wedding day. We could not have asked for a better space, staff and experience for our wedding reception. The bridal suite was amazing to get ready in. The venue was beautiful for pictures before the reception and even more beautiful once our decor was added for the reception. The reception site did not need much for decorations because it was so beautiful on its own which ended up saving us some money. A'BULAE is more expensive than other venues but you get exactly what you pay for. We wouldn't do it any other way if we could do it all over again. We could not say enough nice things about the venue. For our 300 person guest list is was the perfect space and not over crowded at all. The way the venue was set up is perfect! We couldn't use the roof top because of the time of year we go married but we liked that all our guests were in one place for the reception. We had a live band and it was also a perfect set up for a band. There are some additional costs when you get married at A'BULAE but like I said above it is worth it. Because our day went perfect! Nancy was so helpful the weeks leading up the our wedding day. She contacted all of our vendors the week of and finalized details and gave them directions and instructions. This was so helpful for me. Our wedding day went off without a flaw or I at least didn't hear about it if something went wrong because they figured it out for me. Our day of coordinator Denise was also so great. She helped the day of go so smooth. No complaints here! Best venue!!!!
Reviewed on 09-01-2017
Rachel Fulton (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-10-2016
Our day was absolute elegant PERFECTION!! The venue is modern and chic, with a full floor to ceiling view of St Paul. This venue has thought of everything to make your day run smoothly; and the coordinators are truly there for you, from the first day you book to the day you get married! Our guests could not stop raving about the food, drinks, dj and beautiful spacious venue. I would LOVE to relive my wedding day at Abulae, and highly recommend it to any future bride!
Reviewed on 30-12-2016
Wedding Date 01-10-2016
Our day was absolute elegant PERFECTION!! The venue is modern and chic, with a full floor to ceiling view of St Paul. This venue has thought of everything to make your day run smoothly; and the coordinators are truly there for you, from the first day you book to the day you get married! Our guests could not stop raving about the food, drinks, dj and beautiful spacious venue. I would LOVE to relive my wedding day at Abulae, and highly recommend it to any future bride!
Reviewed on 30-12-2016
Nikki Myers (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-11-2015
Absolutely fell in love with the space. It was very open, modern and glam. love the full bar and huge dance floor!
Reviewed on 11-01-2016
Wedding Date 28-11-2015
Absolutely fell in love with the space. It was very open, modern and glam. love the full bar and huge dance floor!
Reviewed on 11-01-2016
Kate Haglund (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-10-2015
This venue was amazing. Other than its beautiful decor, the staff were amazing from the servers to the security guards. The venue offers services such as photographers, DJs, flowers, etc. Having this available made our wedding planning very easy and carefree. Abulae was the perfect place to have a wedding and we would recommend this venue for any and all!
Reviewed on 07-11-2015
Wedding Date 23-10-2015
This venue was amazing. Other than its beautiful decor, the staff were amazing from the servers to the security guards. The venue offers services such as photographers, DJs, flowers, etc. Having this available made our wedding planning very easy and carefree. Abulae was the perfect place to have a wedding and we would recommend this venue for any and all!
Reviewed on 07-11-2015
Anonymous (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-11-2016
all i have to say is love love love!! \r\ri helped to set up a event here and it was gorgeous! \rthe staff was beyond helpful! \r\rthey really go out of there way to make the bride and groom happy on the side lines! \r\ri would really recommend using this venue!
Reviewed on 30-09-2015
Wedding Date 30-11-2016
all i have to say is love love love!! \r\ri helped to set up a event here and it was gorgeous! \rthe staff was beyond helpful! \r\rthey really go out of there way to make the bride and groom happy on the side lines! \r\ri would really recommend using this venue!
Reviewed on 30-09-2015
Samara Hatab (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-07-2015
I fell in love with A'Bulae the moment I stepped through the doors! The open space with huge windows was exactly what I was looking for in a venue to hold my wedding reception. Making an appointment to go see the venue was so easy, and Jenna gave me a great, organized, non-rushed tour! All of the pricing and information on amenities included was given to me right after the tour. It was nice to know what all the costs where right up front and not be surprised by anything during the planning process. Jenna and Nancy did a great job answering all my questions that led to my decision to have my wedding at A'Bulae and during the entire planning process - they responded professionally and quickly, always within a day, to emails and phone calls. \r\rHaving Mintahoe as the on-site caterer made our dinner planning process with Denise go very smoothly. She constantly edited the quote she provided us with the many changes we made throughout the planning process, and always clearly answered the many questions I had. The tasting went really smoothly and the food was great! The staff is very professional.\r\rShane, the on-site digital coordinator was so easy to work with and always gave us great direction and advice on digital content we wanted to display during the wedding. The planning form was awesome - so easy to fill out and very organized! Shane did a great job taking our ideas and bringing them to life on the screens. I just had to tell him what color scheme I wanted, and he did the rest of the work. It turned out really nice and I loved it all.\r\rJenna and Nancy really went out of their way to ensure a smooth wedding day for us. Usually there is no parking attendant on site until an hour before the event, but all the staff was so accommodating to the wedding party and family arriving early, and had staff present to let people into the parking ramp over 4 hours prior to the wedding. This was super convenient, as there was a Saints baseball game that same day at the time of the wedding. I really appreciated the extra effort A'Bulae made to ensure everything went smoothly on the wedding day. They were all a pleasure to work with and I had the best time at my wedding! All my guests absolutely loved the venue and were very impressed by the professionalism of the staff and guards.
Reviewed on 12-08-2015
Wedding Date 26-07-2015
I fell in love with A'Bulae the moment I stepped through the doors! The open space with huge windows was exactly what I was looking for in a venue to hold my wedding reception. Making an appointment to go see the venue was so easy, and Jenna gave me a great, organized, non-rushed tour! All of the pricing and information on amenities included was given to me right after the tour. It was nice to know what all the costs where right up front and not be surprised by anything during the planning process. Jenna and Nancy did a great job answering all my questions that led to my decision to have my wedding at A'Bulae and during the entire planning process - they responded professionally and quickly, always within a day, to emails and phone calls. \r\rHaving Mintahoe as the on-site caterer made our dinner planning process with Denise go very smoothly. She constantly edited the quote she provided us with the many changes we made throughout the planning process, and always clearly answered the many questions I had. The tasting went really smoothly and the food was great! The staff is very professional.\r\rShane, the on-site digital coordinator was so easy to work with and always gave us great direction and advice on digital content we wanted to display during the wedding. The planning form was awesome - so easy to fill out and very organized! Shane did a great job taking our ideas and bringing them to life on the screens. I just had to tell him what color scheme I wanted, and he did the rest of the work. It turned out really nice and I loved it all.\r\rJenna and Nancy really went out of their way to ensure a smooth wedding day for us. Usually there is no parking attendant on site until an hour before the event, but all the staff was so accommodating to the wedding party and family arriving early, and had staff present to let people into the parking ramp over 4 hours prior to the wedding. This was super convenient, as there was a Saints baseball game that same day at the time of the wedding. I really appreciated the extra effort A'Bulae made to ensure everything went smoothly on the wedding day. They were all a pleasure to work with and I had the best time at my wedding! All my guests absolutely loved the venue and were very impressed by the professionalism of the staff and guards.
Reviewed on 12-08-2015
Molly-jean Anderson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-07-2015
The title \"best day ever\" doesn't even say at all! The entire planning process from the moment we chose A'Bulae moving forward was an absolute breeze. They have thought of everything, and are willing to accommodate to make your dreams come true! Nancy, Jenna, and Shane are a power team and I will forever be grateful for their hard work in making our wedding amazing!
Reviewed on 08-08-2015
Wedding Date 04-07-2015
The title \"best day ever\" doesn't even say at all! The entire planning process from the moment we chose A'Bulae moving forward was an absolute breeze. They have thought of everything, and are willing to accommodate to make your dreams come true! Nancy, Jenna, and Shane are a power team and I will forever be grateful for their hard work in making our wedding amazing!
Reviewed on 08-08-2015
Maria Wimmer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-05-2015
A'BULAE is absolutely amazing! This venue is definitely on the pricier side (especially for your Friday & Saturday weddings) but there are so many features and services included in your rental price (table clothes, beautiful chairs, bridal and grooms suites, event lighting, roof top patio, game room, etc.). A'BULAE offers one stop shopping and is SO worth the money, you definitely get what you pay for with this venue. Their staff is absolutely wonderful; they are so friendly and helpful every step of the way. We had so many compliments on our choice of venue and we would most definitely refer A'BULAE to others. They are partnered with Bellagala which allows you to bundle various wedding services. This is not mandatory but I found it to be super convenient which helped to ease some of the stress that comes with all of the planning. They also require you to use Mintahoe for catering which we didn't necessarily mind as their food was quite delicious and we received many compliments on that as well. A'BULAE is extremely technologically advanced and offers many modern options for weddings. Some of my favorite features from this venue include the bridal and grooms suites as well as the event lighting. This venue is seriously stunning and from the second we first saw it we knew we had found something special. If we had to do it all over again we would choose A'BULAE a thousand times over!
Reviewed on 08-06-2015
Wedding Date 17-05-2015
A'BULAE is absolutely amazing! This venue is definitely on the pricier side (especially for your Friday & Saturday weddings) but there are so many features and services included in your rental price (table clothes, beautiful chairs, bridal and grooms suites, event lighting, roof top patio, game room, etc.). A'BULAE offers one stop shopping and is SO worth the money, you definitely get what you pay for with this venue. Their staff is absolutely wonderful; they are so friendly and helpful every step of the way. We had so many compliments on our choice of venue and we would most definitely refer A'BULAE to others. They are partnered with Bellagala which allows you to bundle various wedding services. This is not mandatory but I found it to be super convenient which helped to ease some of the stress that comes with all of the planning. They also require you to use Mintahoe for catering which we didn't necessarily mind as their food was quite delicious and we received many compliments on that as well. A'BULAE is extremely technologically advanced and offers many modern options for weddings. Some of my favorite features from this venue include the bridal and grooms suites as well as the event lighting. This venue is seriously stunning and from the second we first saw it we knew we had found something special. If we had to do it all over again we would choose A'BULAE a thousand times over!
Reviewed on 08-06-2015
Kerry Member (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-01-2015
I loved everything about this venue and the people that I got to work with They made my day flawless and unforgettable. \r\rThere was an audible gasp when they opened the curtains to review the tables, everyone loved the venue!
Reviewed on 02-03-2015
Wedding Date 31-01-2015
I loved everything about this venue and the people that I got to work with They made my day flawless and unforgettable. \r\rThere was an audible gasp when they opened the curtains to review the tables, everyone loved the venue!
Reviewed on 02-03-2015
Michelle Pikala (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-01-2015
Our main contact, Nancy was so helpful! She took the time to show us the venue and went through the pricing for different weekends out of the year. We knew right away that A'BULAE would be the perfect venue for us because of the attention to detail. Able to accommodate a large number of people and the venue itself was gorgeous! I really liked that everything was included into one price since it would have been a headache to try to figure that all out at other venues. We went with the DJ through Bellegala (Mike V) and I'm glad we did. So many compliments on the DJ and he kept the party running smoothly once the A'BULAE EC left. Everyone was very attentive and quick to answer emails and questions. I had no concerns for the wedding leading up to it because they had everything under control. Everything was perfect the day of the wedding and a big part of that was because of Nancy, Jenna, and Denise. They made sure that I didn't have to think about too much the day of and it all ran like a well oiled machine. My guests were shocked at how amazing the venue itself was and how friendly the staff was. Even got a ton of compliments on the friendliness and professionalism of the security guards! \r\rSomething I struggled with: For many people, planning a wedding or major event is a once in a lifetime thing. I felt a little overwhelmed with the food/beverage choices and felt it could have been explained a little bit better. Not that I would have changed anything, but additional information would have been helpful. Also, a written down timeline of when the next meeting would occur would have been helpful for planning for that month. \r\rI wouldn't have changed a thing about having A'BULAE as our venue and I was fairly stress free the day of mainly because of A'BULAE. So many of my guests are also going to mention what a wonderful venue it is.
Reviewed on 10-02-2015
Wedding Date 30-01-2015
Our main contact, Nancy was so helpful! She took the time to show us the venue and went through the pricing for different weekends out of the year. We knew right away that A'BULAE would be the perfect venue for us because of the attention to detail. Able to accommodate a large number of people and the venue itself was gorgeous! I really liked that everything was included into one price since it would have been a headache to try to figure that all out at other venues. We went with the DJ through Bellegala (Mike V) and I'm glad we did. So many compliments on the DJ and he kept the party running smoothly once the A'BULAE EC left. Everyone was very attentive and quick to answer emails and questions. I had no concerns for the wedding leading up to it because they had everything under control. Everything was perfect the day of the wedding and a big part of that was because of Nancy, Jenna, and Denise. They made sure that I didn't have to think about too much the day of and it all ran like a well oiled machine. My guests were shocked at how amazing the venue itself was and how friendly the staff was. Even got a ton of compliments on the friendliness and professionalism of the security guards! \r\rSomething I struggled with: For many people, planning a wedding or major event is a once in a lifetime thing. I felt a little overwhelmed with the food/beverage choices and felt it could have been explained a little bit better. Not that I would have changed anything, but additional information would have been helpful. Also, a written down timeline of when the next meeting would occur would have been helpful for planning for that month. \r\rI wouldn't have changed a thing about having A'BULAE as our venue and I was fairly stress free the day of mainly because of A'BULAE. So many of my guests are also going to mention what a wonderful venue it is.
Reviewed on 10-02-2015
Melissa Wecker (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-10-2014
We didn't have our wedding at A'bulae, but Jenna coordinated our wedding and she is absolutely AMAZING. We hired her for day of, but she met with us three different times just to make sure everything was going smoothly (even at last minute when I started to panic the week before the wedding!) She has a very calming quality about her, and despite being a crazed bride I left every meeting with her feeling so good and organized. Her attention to detail makes it so easy to feel carefree in the final planning stages and more importantly on your big day. \r\rThe day of my wedding was perfection - everything I dreamed of and more and Jenna was a very big part of that. She really listened to me and my ideas, what I wanted and didn't want, and I never had to worry about something getting done because she was always two steps ahead of everyone else. From her texts in the morning, to seeing her be the last person in the venue at the end of the night she made everything amazing and stress free. And with a wedding party of 16, she had her hands full but she did the best job corralling everyone and directing the show. I know I keep saying amazing, but that is what she is! So nice and personable and smart! You need Jenna in your life, I promise! Absolutely worth every single penny.
Reviewed on 02-11-2014
Wedding Date 11-10-2014
We didn't have our wedding at A'bulae, but Jenna coordinated our wedding and she is absolutely AMAZING. We hired her for day of, but she met with us three different times just to make sure everything was going smoothly (even at last minute when I started to panic the week before the wedding!) She has a very calming quality about her, and despite being a crazed bride I left every meeting with her feeling so good and organized. Her attention to detail makes it so easy to feel carefree in the final planning stages and more importantly on your big day. \r\rThe day of my wedding was perfection - everything I dreamed of and more and Jenna was a very big part of that. She really listened to me and my ideas, what I wanted and didn't want, and I never had to worry about something getting done because she was always two steps ahead of everyone else. From her texts in the morning, to seeing her be the last person in the venue at the end of the night she made everything amazing and stress free. And with a wedding party of 16, she had her hands full but she did the best job corralling everyone and directing the show. I know I keep saying amazing, but that is what she is! So nice and personable and smart! You need Jenna in your life, I promise! Absolutely worth every single penny.
Reviewed on 02-11-2014
Anonymous (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-02-2014
A'BULAE was a spectacular venue! From the wood beams to the chandeliers to the floor to ceiling windows. This venue was just what I had in mind for a dream wedding! The service through Bellagala was really great. I had awesome experiences with most of the vendors. The food was phenomenal through Mintahoe. I would recommend A'BULAE and most of Bellagala's services to all brides that want to feel like princesses on their wedding day!
Reviewed on 07-10-2014
Wedding Date 01-02-2014
A'BULAE was a spectacular venue! From the wood beams to the chandeliers to the floor to ceiling windows. This venue was just what I had in mind for a dream wedding! The service through Bellagala was really great. I had awesome experiences with most of the vendors. The food was phenomenal through Mintahoe. I would recommend A'BULAE and most of Bellagala's services to all brides that want to feel like princesses on their wedding day!
Reviewed on 07-10-2014
Sarah Mraz (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-06-2014
This venue represented who we are as a couple, and we continue to talk about how flawless our wedding went every day since. The stunning bridal suite, chandeliers, wood accents, high-tech technology, rooftop views, dedicated staff, and massive dance floor truly made for the perfect day, and the perfect wedding. To top it off, being the first July 4th wedding at A’BULAE, our guests could see fireworks being shot off from 14 different surrounding locations which added not only excitement, but romance to the night. Thank you to the staff of A’BULAE, Mintahoe Catering, and Bellagala for being so engaged and enthusiastic on our big day, and for helping it run so smoothly. As a bride, I couldn't imagine a more seamless day. \r
Reviewed on 29-07-2014
Wedding Date 07-06-2014
This venue represented who we are as a couple, and we continue to talk about how flawless our wedding went every day since. The stunning bridal suite, chandeliers, wood accents, high-tech technology, rooftop views, dedicated staff, and massive dance floor truly made for the perfect day, and the perfect wedding. To top it off, being the first July 4th wedding at A’BULAE, our guests could see fireworks being shot off from 14 different surrounding locations which added not only excitement, but romance to the night. Thank you to the staff of A’BULAE, Mintahoe Catering, and Bellagala for being so engaged and enthusiastic on our big day, and for helping it run so smoothly. As a bride, I couldn't imagine a more seamless day. \r
Reviewed on 29-07-2014
Samantha Wilken Klersy (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-03-2014
A'Bulae was amazing! My husband and I decided to look online, found this, saw it the next day and booked the next. We literally fell in love and knew it all we wanted. Over the next 40 days, A'Bulae helped finalize every detail and made our dream wedding possible. Absolutely nothing went wrong and we were both stress free all day. Who could ask for anything more on such an important day?! Well, if you do, you'll get it. I cannot express how much MORE than just services they provide. The staff was amazing and thorough the entire time, and they really became important people to us! Mintahoe's catering was unbelievable. Neither my husband or I are \"cake people\" but we are now after we had our food tasting. Every guest at our wedding said it was the most beautiful and unique wedding they had ever been too! Trust me, this is where you want to get married - and if you agree, book fast or you may miss your chance!
Reviewed on 28-03-2014
Wedding Date 07-03-2014
A'Bulae was amazing! My husband and I decided to look online, found this, saw it the next day and booked the next. We literally fell in love and knew it all we wanted. Over the next 40 days, A'Bulae helped finalize every detail and made our dream wedding possible. Absolutely nothing went wrong and we were both stress free all day. Who could ask for anything more on such an important day?! Well, if you do, you'll get it. I cannot express how much MORE than just services they provide. The staff was amazing and thorough the entire time, and they really became important people to us! Mintahoe's catering was unbelievable. Neither my husband or I are \"cake people\" but we are now after we had our food tasting. Every guest at our wedding said it was the most beautiful and unique wedding they had ever been too! Trust me, this is where you want to get married - and if you agree, book fast or you may miss your chance!
Reviewed on 28-03-2014
Jamie Rhoads (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-09-2013
A'Bulae is quite possibly one of the most beautiful places to get married that I have ever seen anywhere, but certainly is the best in the cities. About 10 months before my wedding day, I was still struggling to find the perfect venue and came to Bellagala in a panic to see if they could help. At this time, A'Bulae was under construction but was set to open a couple months before our wedding date. I was directed to talk to Nancy, the future A'Bulae Event Site Director, who gave me a tour of the space (which was just wooden pillars, dust, and construction equipment at the time, there weren't even walls). Even with that little amount to go on, Nancy did a fantastic job describing the place that would become A'Bulae and I decided to take a leap of faith and sign a contract before the space was even built, making us the first couple to be booked with A'Bulae! I would be lying if I said that A'Bulae met my expectations, it more than EXCEEDED them when everything was finally constructed. In addition to an absolutely beautiful building, I don't know what I would have done without Nancy, who was a HUGE support to me during the planning process. Nancy is someone who genuinely cares for her brides and wants to make their day as special as possible. She was the only wedding space coordinator I meet with who could envision the exact look that I was going for just by talking to me for a few minutes! Also, Nancy gave me fantastic recommendations for specific people to help with flowers, styling, DJing, etc. (If you can get Andrew as a DJ, DO IT!!) Every single person that I interacted with at A'Bulae was warm, caring and got to know me and my husband as a couple and not just as clients. On the big day, I felt like my friends were celebrating with me, not just my vendors! Nancy personally spent the afternoon drying off the rooftop after a morning rain so that we could continue to have our wedding on the roof. The rooftop space is unbelievably beautiful and the pictures I have from the wedding are so unique and different from other wedding photos that I have seen. I am always getting compliments on the beauty of the space when people see my wedding pictures. Another major benefit of A'Bulae is the bridal room and groom's room. I know that my husband and his groomsmen enjoyed watching TV and socializing in their own space. I LOVED MY SPACE!! The bridal room is more like a lounge, it's absolutely huge! The vanity seating gave me and my bridesmaids a beautiful and luxurious space to get ready, and it's perfect for on-site hair/makeup! A'Bulae also has a floral room, where we stored our bouquets and wedding flowers prior to the ceremony, and many digital decor services like Photomingle, Wedding Snap RT, and iConceirge. My guests enjoyed being able to be involved in our big day by sending photos they had taken to screens around the room to be displayed during the reception. Overall, this venue has EVERYTHING that you could want and need for your wedding. As soon as I found this place, my wedding planning stress became nonexistent, because they have everything in one place. Other places I looked at would've had to hire outside vendors at twice the price to do a job with half of the quality of any vendor at A'Bulae. This venue met all my needs: beautiful, unique decor (it really is one-of-a-kind), quality, luxury and sophistication, convenient access to everything you need, and great people to work with! I had no stress on my wedding day thanks to A'Bulae!
Reviewed on 15-03-2014
Wedding Date 28-09-2013
A'Bulae is quite possibly one of the most beautiful places to get married that I have ever seen anywhere, but certainly is the best in the cities. About 10 months before my wedding day, I was still struggling to find the perfect venue and came to Bellagala in a panic to see if they could help. At this time, A'Bulae was under construction but was set to open a couple months before our wedding date. I was directed to talk to Nancy, the future A'Bulae Event Site Director, who gave me a tour of the space (which was just wooden pillars, dust, and construction equipment at the time, there weren't even walls). Even with that little amount to go on, Nancy did a fantastic job describing the place that would become A'Bulae and I decided to take a leap of faith and sign a contract before the space was even built, making us the first couple to be booked with A'Bulae! I would be lying if I said that A'Bulae met my expectations, it more than EXCEEDED them when everything was finally constructed. In addition to an absolutely beautiful building, I don't know what I would have done without Nancy, who was a HUGE support to me during the planning process. Nancy is someone who genuinely cares for her brides and wants to make their day as special as possible. She was the only wedding space coordinator I meet with who could envision the exact look that I was going for just by talking to me for a few minutes! Also, Nancy gave me fantastic recommendations for specific people to help with flowers, styling, DJing, etc. (If you can get Andrew as a DJ, DO IT!!) Every single person that I interacted with at A'Bulae was warm, caring and got to know me and my husband as a couple and not just as clients. On the big day, I felt like my friends were celebrating with me, not just my vendors! Nancy personally spent the afternoon drying off the rooftop after a morning rain so that we could continue to have our wedding on the roof. The rooftop space is unbelievably beautiful and the pictures I have from the wedding are so unique and different from other wedding photos that I have seen. I am always getting compliments on the beauty of the space when people see my wedding pictures. Another major benefit of A'Bulae is the bridal room and groom's room. I know that my husband and his groomsmen enjoyed watching TV and socializing in their own space. I LOVED MY SPACE!! The bridal room is more like a lounge, it's absolutely huge! The vanity seating gave me and my bridesmaids a beautiful and luxurious space to get ready, and it's perfect for on-site hair/makeup! A'Bulae also has a floral room, where we stored our bouquets and wedding flowers prior to the ceremony, and many digital decor services like Photomingle, Wedding Snap RT, and iConceirge. My guests enjoyed being able to be involved in our big day by sending photos they had taken to screens around the room to be displayed during the reception. Overall, this venue has EVERYTHING that you could want and need for your wedding. As soon as I found this place, my wedding planning stress became nonexistent, because they have everything in one place. Other places I looked at would've had to hire outside vendors at twice the price to do a job with half of the quality of any vendor at A'Bulae. This venue met all my needs: beautiful, unique decor (it really is one-of-a-kind), quality, luxury and sophistication, convenient access to everything you need, and great people to work with! I had no stress on my wedding day thanks to A'Bulae!
Reviewed on 15-03-2014
Katie Lynch (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-01-2014
The most gorgeous wedding venue I have ever seen! The service was incredible, the views amazing....everything was flawless. St. Paul MN now has one of the best venues in the country and we were so lucky to be married there!!!
Reviewed on 09-02-2014
Wedding Date 25-01-2014
The most gorgeous wedding venue I have ever seen! The service was incredible, the views amazing....everything was flawless. St. Paul MN now has one of the best venues in the country and we were so lucky to be married there!!!
Reviewed on 09-02-2014
Lindsey George (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-06-2013
We had the honor of being the very first couple to get married and host a reception at A'Bulae and we couldn't have been more thrilled with the entire event! One of the biggest factors for us in choosing a venue was the ability to have a unique event that stood apart from all others. A'Bulae was the perfect place to do just that with all the technology that allows you to really customize your event. The space itself is GORGEOUS and is a great canvas for whatever your wedding vision is. It easily can accommodate a wide range of wedding styles and themes which I felt was definitely NOT the case at most other venues that seemed to lend themselves best towards a specific style. We had a fairly large wedding - close to 300 guests - and the space held that size group very well. There was plenty of room on the rooftop for everyone to sit during our ceremony and we had plenty of room to move between tables in the dining room. A really important feature to me was the layout of the space and the fact that the dancefloor and bar/lounge area were adjacent to each other. I didn't want our reception to feel disjointed with half the group in another room at the bar and the other half out on the dancefloor. At A'Bulae, the party is centralized. Another wonderful aspect of this venue is the bridal suite! In all the weddings I've been in, there hasn't been a single bridal suite that can compare to this well-appointed room. Don't underestimate the importance of a good bridal suite - a small, cluttered, poorly lit space can really make for a stressful morning and detract from the fun of the whole experience. I felt so pampered and at ease getting ready at A'Bulae. It is also important to note how great the staff is at A'Bulae. Nancy was so patient with us throughout the whole process and was a true delight to work with. I honestly can't say enough good things about this place and would highly encourage you to check it out for yourself. A'Bulae is amazing - there is so much more to see and experience in person than I can possibly speak to here.
Reviewed on 04-10-2013
Wedding Date 01-06-2013
We had the honor of being the very first couple to get married and host a reception at A'Bulae and we couldn't have been more thrilled with the entire event! One of the biggest factors for us in choosing a venue was the ability to have a unique event that stood apart from all others. A'Bulae was the perfect place to do just that with all the technology that allows you to really customize your event. The space itself is GORGEOUS and is a great canvas for whatever your wedding vision is. It easily can accommodate a wide range of wedding styles and themes which I felt was definitely NOT the case at most other venues that seemed to lend themselves best towards a specific style. We had a fairly large wedding - close to 300 guests - and the space held that size group very well. There was plenty of room on the rooftop for everyone to sit during our ceremony and we had plenty of room to move between tables in the dining room. A really important feature to me was the layout of the space and the fact that the dancefloor and bar/lounge area were adjacent to each other. I didn't want our reception to feel disjointed with half the group in another room at the bar and the other half out on the dancefloor. At A'Bulae, the party is centralized. Another wonderful aspect of this venue is the bridal suite! In all the weddings I've been in, there hasn't been a single bridal suite that can compare to this well-appointed room. Don't underestimate the importance of a good bridal suite - a small, cluttered, poorly lit space can really make for a stressful morning and detract from the fun of the whole experience. I felt so pampered and at ease getting ready at A'Bulae. It is also important to note how great the staff is at A'Bulae. Nancy was so patient with us throughout the whole process and was a true delight to work with. I honestly can't say enough good things about this place and would highly encourage you to check it out for yourself. A'Bulae is amazing - there is so much more to see and experience in person than I can possibly speak to here.
Reviewed on 04-10-2013
Krysta Waltz (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-07-2013
A'bulae was absolutely amazing!! From the bridal suite, to the chandeliers, and rooftop deck, the place is awesome! It can be transformed to fit about any style that you are going for and really doesn't need much decorating.\rNancy, the coordinator, was so helpful every step of the way and I couldn't have asked for a nicer person to work with. Would highly recommend this space to anyone!
Reviewed on 23-07-2013
Wedding Date 05-07-2013
A'bulae was absolutely amazing!! From the bridal suite, to the chandeliers, and rooftop deck, the place is awesome! It can be transformed to fit about any style that you are going for and really doesn't need much decorating.\rNancy, the coordinator, was so helpful every step of the way and I couldn't have asked for a nicer person to work with. Would highly recommend this space to anyone!
Reviewed on 23-07-2013
Alicia Zuber (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-06-2012
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Contact Info for A'BULAE
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| X (Twitter) | A'BULAE |
| A'BULAE | |
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| Website | www.abulae.com |
| Phone | (651) 788-9818 |
| Address | 255 6th Street E, Saint Paul, MN, 55101 |
| info@abulae.com |
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