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About This Vendor
Minneapolis' Most Versatile Venue!
The Lumber Exchange Event Center is a historic wedding venue located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Constructed in 1885, the Lumber Exchange Building was the first skyscraper built in Minneapolis and at the time was one of the most grandiose and expensive buildings in the area. Designed with the old-world elegance and charm, the building boasts grand arch entries, romantic chandeliers, lofty ceilings and dazzling marble floors. Our original exposed brick combined with modern accents create an industrial feel sure to stun you and your guests. No matter the size or budget, we can turn your dream wedding into a reality. There are several great photo locations in and around our building - from the revolving door originally from Grand Central Station to our beautiful marble entry way. Most couples stay onsite for all their photos! Facilities and Capacities Lumber Exchange Event Center has a variety of event spaces available for your special day. The Fountain Room is ideal for those looking to have a lavish wedding. This nine-story atrium offers natural lighting, a descending waterfall, sparking chandeliers and vintage lamp posts give The Fountain Room the ambiance of a breathtaking courtyard. Sawyers on 5th is our newest premier wedding venue and perfect for couples looking to have a picturesque urban wedding. Overlooking the popular Bob Dylan mural, this space offers a rustic atmosphere with exposed brick columns and floor to ceiling windows with magnificent views of the city. Each venue is complete with two private suites as well as a designated cocktail hour space (alternative cocktail hour spaces also available). Our venues are uniquely designed and positioned to allow for guest counts large and small. Services Included and Offered Lumber Exchange Event Center can provide a variety of services for your special day. From setup to teardown, our team will ensure your wedding is flawless. A number of items are included in the venue rental â including but not limited to tables, chairs, linens, servers, bartenders, a wireless microphone, surround sound, two private suites and liability insurance. The Lumber Exchange is connected via skyway to two hotels and a 700-stall covered parking garage, making travel and lodging convenient and stress free for you and your guests. Catering Our extensive offerings allow you to design a menu based on your personal favorites. Have dietary restrictions or donât see something you love? Our in-house chef can work with you to create a custom menu for your special day.
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, On-Site Accommodations, 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, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
SettingsHistoric Venue, Loft, Restaurant
Business AttributesBlack-owned Business, Woman-owned Business
Pricing for Lumber Exchange Event Center
| Option | Value |
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| Starting Cost | Affordable |
| Cost Starting | |
| Price Range | $11,900 - $15,550+ |
| Couples Usually Spend | $13,750 |
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| Peak Season Cost | $11,900 - $15,550+ |
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| OffSeason Months | |
| OffSeason Cost | $11,900 - $15,550+ |
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Lumber Exchange Event Center Reviews
Nicole Blaser (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We were lucky enough to work with the Lumber Exchange for our wedding. They were reasonably priced and we liked that we did not need to get extra vendors for rentals because tables, linens, and food/drinks were all at the venue. It made planning very easy! Hannah helped leading up to the day and she was so incredible and responsive to work with. The day of the event and the night before, we worked with Tyler and he was amazing. The bar staff was so friendly and fun on the night of our wedding-we could not have asked for a better experience. We got so many compliments on the venue aesthetic. We were close enough to travel towards St. Anthony Main to get photos, but with how iconic and beautiful the venue is, you would not need to. With it being a November wedding, we were able to highlight the space with candles and the ambiance was all that I could ask for and more. Overall, such a great experience. The other plus is that we had two hotels within walking distance so we did not need to pay for transportation to and from a venue! Cannot speak highly enough about the Lumber Exchange.
Reviewed on 17-11-2023
We were lucky enough to work with the Lumber Exchange for our wedding. They were reasonably priced and we liked that we did not need to get extra vendors for rentals because tables, linens, and food/drinks were all at the venue. It made planning very easy! Hannah helped leading up to the day and she was so incredible and responsive to work with. The day of the event and the night before, we worked with Tyler and he was amazing. The bar staff was so friendly and fun on the night of our wedding-we could not have asked for a better experience. We got so many compliments on the venue aesthetic. We were close enough to travel towards St. Anthony Main to get photos, but with how iconic and beautiful the venue is, you would not need to. With it being a November wedding, we were able to highlight the space with candles and the ambiance was all that I could ask for and more. Overall, such a great experience. The other plus is that we had two hotels within walking distance so we did not need to pay for transportation to and from a venue! Cannot speak highly enough about the Lumber Exchange.
Reviewed on 17-11-2023
Marley Claypool (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
From the moment we stepped into the building on our first tour, we knew this was the place we were going to get married, and I am so glad we did! Lumber Exchange was a fantastic venue! We got married in the Fountain Room on 10/7/23 and we are still getting compliments on how gorgeous it was from friends and family. From our very first online inquiry until the very end, we worked with Hannah P. and she was the best! She answered every question we had no matter how big or small, and was so accommodating to every request - not to mention she was so easy to connect with over email or phone. The planning emails they send out make the planning process feel so much less daunting and even kind of fun - I always looked forward to what my next planning tasks would be. The day of staff on the wedding day were fabulous as well, and made the day feel so effortless. My only one small negative, which is not even the venues fault, was that on the night of the rehearsal, the music from the Pourhouse bar inside the venue was very loud as we were trying to do mingle, do toasts, etc. This was something I did not anticipate, however the staff at LX were able to quickly get us a microphone no questions asked. Again, more of something we just didn't anticipate vs the venues fault. We would recommend them over and over - it was truly the best day! âĄĚ
Reviewed on 10-11-2023
From the moment we stepped into the building on our first tour, we knew this was the place we were going to get married, and I am so glad we did! Lumber Exchange was a fantastic venue! We got married in the Fountain Room on 10/7/23 and we are still getting compliments on how gorgeous it was from friends and family. From our very first online inquiry until the very end, we worked with Hannah P. and she was the best! She answered every question we had no matter how big or small, and was so accommodating to every request - not to mention she was so easy to connect with over email or phone. The planning emails they send out make the planning process feel so much less daunting and even kind of fun - I always looked forward to what my next planning tasks would be. The day of staff on the wedding day were fabulous as well, and made the day feel so effortless. My only one small negative, which is not even the venues fault, was that on the night of the rehearsal, the music from the Pourhouse bar inside the venue was very loud as we were trying to do mingle, do toasts, etc. This was something I did not anticipate, however the staff at LX were able to quickly get us a microphone no questions asked. Again, more of something we just didn't anticipate vs the venues fault. We would recommend them over and over - it was truly the best day! âĄĚ
Reviewed on 10-11-2023
Teresa Guthmann (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We loved everything about the Lumber Exchange. Staff was great to work with and everyone loved the venue!
Reviewed on 26-10-2023
We loved everything about the Lumber Exchange. Staff was great to work with and everyone loved the venue!
Reviewed on 26-10-2023
Brant P (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Lumber Exchange was a fantastic venue for our wedding. The staff was extremely professional, yet fun, excellent in communication, and on top of everything. After viewing several venues, we found the value of Lumber Exchange unmatched. The food, drinks, space itself, and staff were all fantastic. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 14-10-2023
Lumber Exchange was a fantastic venue for our wedding. The staff was extremely professional, yet fun, excellent in communication, and on top of everything. After viewing several venues, we found the value of Lumber Exchange unmatched. The food, drinks, space itself, and staff were all fantastic. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 14-10-2023
Mackenzie Reing (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
The Lumber Exchange was the absolute best!!! The attention to detail was exceptional. They went over and above to make sure every aspect of our celebration was exactly how we wanted. Our day could not have been more perfect!!! I have no doubt that the team at the Lumber Exchange will provide nothing but the absolute best for their clients.
Reviewed on 11-10-2023
The Lumber Exchange was the absolute best!!! The attention to detail was exceptional. They went over and above to make sure every aspect of our celebration was exactly how we wanted. Our day could not have been more perfect!!! I have no doubt that the team at the Lumber Exchange will provide nothing but the absolute best for their clients.
Reviewed on 11-10-2023
Sarah Abraham (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We had our wedding reception at Dylan and Sawyers on June 23, 2023, and could not speak more highly of this venue. All staff were extremely helpful and accommodating our entire wedding day. We worked with Will, and he was the absolute best. He kept us on track with our wedding planning and responded in a timely matter to all of our questions. Not to mention he is incredibly kind and just a joy to work with. I highly recommend this venue!!
Reviewed on 14-08-2023
We had our wedding reception at Dylan and Sawyers on June 23, 2023, and could not speak more highly of this venue. All staff were extremely helpful and accommodating our entire wedding day. We worked with Will, and he was the absolute best. He kept us on track with our wedding planning and responded in a timely matter to all of our questions. Not to mention he is incredibly kind and just a joy to work with. I highly recommend this venue!!
Reviewed on 14-08-2023
Bailey Alter (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We have so many good things to say about our experience with the lumber exchange! We worked with Will H. throughout the planning process and he was there to help us every step of the way. Any question or concern we had, he was quick to answer or help guide us in the right direction. If we had one negative, it would be the food service. The service was delayed about an hour, which made the break hours we had set up for the open bar and photo booth get a little bit messed up, and also delayed some of our own picture opportunities. I completely understand being flexible, but it definitely put a pretty big wrench in the rest of the schedule. If anything, it would have been nice if they could have adjusted the open bar to coordinate with the delay in the dinner service. Other than that, we really did enjoy the food itself and loved every minute we got to spend celebrating!! Even with the delay, we were super happy with the overall experience and would do it all over again! :)
Reviewed on 01-07-2023
We have so many good things to say about our experience with the lumber exchange! We worked with Will H. throughout the planning process and he was there to help us every step of the way. Any question or concern we had, he was quick to answer or help guide us in the right direction. If we had one negative, it would be the food service. The service was delayed about an hour, which made the break hours we had set up for the open bar and photo booth get a little bit messed up, and also delayed some of our own picture opportunities. I completely understand being flexible, but it definitely put a pretty big wrench in the rest of the schedule. If anything, it would have been nice if they could have adjusted the open bar to coordinate with the delay in the dinner service. Other than that, we really did enjoy the food itself and loved every minute we got to spend celebrating!! Even with the delay, we were super happy with the overall experience and would do it all over again! :)
Reviewed on 01-07-2023
Alli Johnson (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
The space itself is absolutely gorgeous and exactly what we envisioned for our wedding day. The staff exceeded our expectations and went above and beyond to make sure every detail of the day, and leading up for it, went as smoothly as possible.
Reviewed on 09-06-2023
The space itself is absolutely gorgeous and exactly what we envisioned for our wedding day. The staff exceeded our expectations and went above and beyond to make sure every detail of the day, and leading up for it, went as smoothly as possible.
Reviewed on 09-06-2023
Molly Boylen (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-04-2023
We had a great experience at LX. Hannah was our saving grace and helped us get through the whole planning experience flawlessly. We loved the fountain room, it was beautiful and hardly needed any decorations. Abby our day of coordinator was amazing - she's a boss and kept the whole day running smoothly! We had a huge wedding party and she was great at keeping everyone on time & where they were supposed to be! Our food was awesome, our bartenders were so cool. The venue itself is dramatic, historical & with the brick it's exactly what we wanted. We had about 230 people come & I have only received positive feedback on everything. The staff especially.Huge thank you to Hannah & Abby for all their hard work!!
Reviewed on 09-05-2023
Wedding Date 01-04-2023
We had a great experience at LX. Hannah was our saving grace and helped us get through the whole planning experience flawlessly. We loved the fountain room, it was beautiful and hardly needed any decorations. Abby our day of coordinator was amazing - she's a boss and kept the whole day running smoothly! We had a huge wedding party and she was great at keeping everyone on time & where they were supposed to be! Our food was awesome, our bartenders were so cool. The venue itself is dramatic, historical & with the brick it's exactly what we wanted. We had about 230 people come & I have only received positive feedback on everything. The staff especially.Huge thank you to Hannah & Abby for all their hard work!!
Reviewed on 09-05-2023
Andrew Burns (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We booked with the Lumber Exchange for our wedding. My now wife and I are extremely pleased with the services we received and would recommend that anyone book with them too.As one may expect our wedding venue was the first major choice we made. As such we had been working with the Lumber Exchange Event Center team for months before the big day. Of particular note - Hannah was nothing short of amazing. Hannah was our account executive and was truly amazing to work with. Her communication, professionalism, attention to detail, and upbeat attitude provided us so much value through our experience. It's safe to say that both my wife and I were fairly demanding customers and felt anxious through various phases of wedding preparation. Hannah helped reassure us time and time again by answering our questions, guiding with experience, and being flexible throughout the process.We ended up having both our rehearsal and wedding ceremony/reception at the Lumber Exchange Event Center. The event space is beautiful indoor venue especially great for unpredictable Minnesota weather. The inside itself didn't much else decor from us as it already has a great atmosphere with the tall ceiling skylight, huge warm brick wall, fountain feature, and more. The proximity to the more recent light rail makes transportation a tad complicated; however, directions are clear and the venue has a multiple parking/valet options at various price tiers. The venue's food options provided good variety, the tasting options ahead of time helped us choose our favorite food, and in the end our guests had great things to say about the food. Our guest count ended up being around 100 guests and the Fountain Room of the venue provided ample space for this. The adjoining River Room provided a great bar space and still had ample room to handle the transition period between wedding and reception. The onsite venue staff handled the room turnover quickly and efficiently. For music the venue has their own sound/mic system as well as a some great spots for a separate DJ to setup (both options we took advantage of). We would highly recommend Lumber Exchange to anyone looking to make their wedding event a success!
Reviewed on 04-05-2023
We booked with the Lumber Exchange for our wedding. My now wife and I are extremely pleased with the services we received and would recommend that anyone book with them too.As one may expect our wedding venue was the first major choice we made. As such we had been working with the Lumber Exchange Event Center team for months before the big day. Of particular note - Hannah was nothing short of amazing. Hannah was our account executive and was truly amazing to work with. Her communication, professionalism, attention to detail, and upbeat attitude provided us so much value through our experience. It's safe to say that both my wife and I were fairly demanding customers and felt anxious through various phases of wedding preparation. Hannah helped reassure us time and time again by answering our questions, guiding with experience, and being flexible throughout the process.We ended up having both our rehearsal and wedding ceremony/reception at the Lumber Exchange Event Center. The event space is beautiful indoor venue especially great for unpredictable Minnesota weather. The inside itself didn't much else decor from us as it already has a great atmosphere with the tall ceiling skylight, huge warm brick wall, fountain feature, and more. The proximity to the more recent light rail makes transportation a tad complicated; however, directions are clear and the venue has a multiple parking/valet options at various price tiers. The venue's food options provided good variety, the tasting options ahead of time helped us choose our favorite food, and in the end our guests had great things to say about the food. Our guest count ended up being around 100 guests and the Fountain Room of the venue provided ample space for this. The adjoining River Room provided a great bar space and still had ample room to handle the transition period between wedding and reception. The onsite venue staff handled the room turnover quickly and efficiently. For music the venue has their own sound/mic system as well as a some great spots for a separate DJ to setup (both options we took advantage of). We would highly recommend Lumber Exchange to anyone looking to make their wedding event a success!
Reviewed on 04-05-2023
Zachary Sutherland (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-02-2023
The Lumber Exchange Event Center hosted our wedding and my wife and I had an amazing experience. From the very beginning, when we toured the venue to make our decision, all the way through to our wedding day, LX staff were on top of everything and were super helpful. Our event coordinator, Will, did a wonderful job and was always quick to respond to any question or concerns we had in the planning process. It was organized and easy to keep track of things in the event portal. All the contracts, notes, venue details, were organized there and easy to find. Our day of event specialists, Dan and Jordan, were on top of overseeing the whole day and making sure everything ran smoothly. They were on the ball and seemed to be everywhere all at once. We could not have been taken care of any better on our wedding day! If you are recently engaged, and need to find a quality venue around the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro, look no further!
Reviewed on 20-03-2023
Wedding Date 11-02-2023
The Lumber Exchange Event Center hosted our wedding and my wife and I had an amazing experience. From the very beginning, when we toured the venue to make our decision, all the way through to our wedding day, LX staff were on top of everything and were super helpful. Our event coordinator, Will, did a wonderful job and was always quick to respond to any question or concerns we had in the planning process. It was organized and easy to keep track of things in the event portal. All the contracts, notes, venue details, were organized there and easy to find. Our day of event specialists, Dan and Jordan, were on top of overseeing the whole day and making sure everything ran smoothly. They were on the ball and seemed to be everywhere all at once. We could not have been taken care of any better on our wedding day! If you are recently engaged, and need to find a quality venue around the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro, look no further!
Reviewed on 20-03-2023
Micaela Olson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-11-2022
I have screenshots of the Lumber Exchange from before my fiancĂŠ and I were even engaged in my phone, we fell in love with this place before we were even engaged! Everything about the venue is amazing, including the people working in it. We do not have enough good things to say about Hannah, Barb, and Jordan. They were all amazing and made everything from planning small details to day of coordinating seamless. Our guests thought the venue was gorgeous, loved their food, and had a great time. We cannot thank the Lumber Exhange team enough for all the hard work they put into our event!
Reviewed on 02-12-2022
Wedding Date 05-11-2022
I have screenshots of the Lumber Exchange from before my fiancĂŠ and I were even engaged in my phone, we fell in love with this place before we were even engaged! Everything about the venue is amazing, including the people working in it. We do not have enough good things to say about Hannah, Barb, and Jordan. They were all amazing and made everything from planning small details to day of coordinating seamless. Our guests thought the venue was gorgeous, loved their food, and had a great time. We cannot thank the Lumber Exhange team enough for all the hard work they put into our event!
Reviewed on 02-12-2022
Alisha Sawyer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-10-2022
We chose the Lumber Exchange because of the size of the space and the flexibility they gave us! We loved Will and his monthly emails made the entire planning process so much easier. They were super flexible in order to give us the exact timeline we wanted! They let us do many walkthroughs with out of town family and to help plan. The day of was spectacular. The bridal suite was the perfect place to hang out and get ready. The space looked stunning with the flowers and lights and everything was set up with plenty of time. The only note that we didnât realize was that because it was Halloween weekend there was pretty loud club music that you could hear through the floor including during the ceremony. Just something to be aware of if itâs a holiday weekend especially! Jordan was awesome the day of though, everything ran smoothly and many people asked about our venue and commented on how amazing it was! 10/10 would recommend!!
Reviewed on 19-11-2022
Wedding Date 29-10-2022
We chose the Lumber Exchange because of the size of the space and the flexibility they gave us! We loved Will and his monthly emails made the entire planning process so much easier. They were super flexible in order to give us the exact timeline we wanted! They let us do many walkthroughs with out of town family and to help plan. The day of was spectacular. The bridal suite was the perfect place to hang out and get ready. The space looked stunning with the flowers and lights and everything was set up with plenty of time. The only note that we didnât realize was that because it was Halloween weekend there was pretty loud club music that you could hear through the floor including during the ceremony. Just something to be aware of if itâs a holiday weekend especially! Jordan was awesome the day of though, everything ran smoothly and many people asked about our venue and commented on how amazing it was! 10/10 would recommend!!
Reviewed on 19-11-2022
Kayla Schultz (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-08-2022
This space is hands down one of the coolest venues in the state. We ABSOLUTELY LOVED our experience in the space but this venue is not for those who want a super personal experience with your venue, we never even met our contact in person but she was super helpful preparing via zoom and email.. The food the day of was great we did salmon chicken and risotto. Cons - if you are a big foodie this is not a huge priority for them. We got to try 5 entrees total during our tastings which during we had to actually ask to try the soups and salads because they weren't originally offered. Small misses overall but when you stack them against 8 months of planning and thousands spent it does impact the entire experience. All and all we wouldnt have done it different and if you love the space its well worth your day there!
Reviewed on 30-08-2022
Wedding Date 20-08-2022
This space is hands down one of the coolest venues in the state. We ABSOLUTELY LOVED our experience in the space but this venue is not for those who want a super personal experience with your venue, we never even met our contact in person but she was super helpful preparing via zoom and email.. The food the day of was great we did salmon chicken and risotto. Cons - if you are a big foodie this is not a huge priority for them. We got to try 5 entrees total during our tastings which during we had to actually ask to try the soups and salads because they weren't originally offered. Small misses overall but when you stack them against 8 months of planning and thousands spent it does impact the entire experience. All and all we wouldnt have done it different and if you love the space its well worth your day there!
Reviewed on 30-08-2022
Hayli Mattes (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-07-2022
What an amazing event. Hannah helped us get our dream wedding organized and was there for us every step of the way. We loved our day of the wedding staff to name a few Maddie and Jordan. Everyone made us feel special and stress-free. The place was gorgeous and the places within were also gorgeous.
Reviewed on 31-07-2022
Wedding Date 22-07-2022
What an amazing event. Hannah helped us get our dream wedding organized and was there for us every step of the way. We loved our day of the wedding staff to name a few Maddie and Jordan. Everyone made us feel special and stress-free. The place was gorgeous and the places within were also gorgeous.
Reviewed on 31-07-2022
Kerri Penke (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-06-2022
The venue is gorgeous and offers multiple options to make your wedding unique. All of our guests loved the beauty and style of the place. Communication before and after the event was fantastic, and our account executive Hannah was so wonderful in walking us through the process and making planning a breeze so that we didn't feel like we were doing this all on our own. Communication immediately leading up to and on the day of the event could have been a lot better, especially as venue issues arose, but still a wonderful experience and we couldn't imagine our wedding being anywhere else.
Reviewed on 18-07-2022
Wedding Date 25-06-2022
The venue is gorgeous and offers multiple options to make your wedding unique. All of our guests loved the beauty and style of the place. Communication before and after the event was fantastic, and our account executive Hannah was so wonderful in walking us through the process and making planning a breeze so that we didn't feel like we were doing this all on our own. Communication immediately leading up to and on the day of the event could have been a lot better, especially as venue issues arose, but still a wonderful experience and we couldn't imagine our wedding being anywhere else.
Reviewed on 18-07-2022
Jordan Kohnen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-05-2022
We cannot thank Hannah and the LX team enough for making our wedding so magical. It was perfect! Truly, Hannah was so diligent in gathering every detail throughout the planning process and the team efficiently executed our vision the day of; we could not have hoped for a better outcome. We knew we were in good hands the entire time and trusted everyone on staff to keep everything running smoothly. It felt effortless on our end. Thank you, LX for being so thorough, communicative, and detailed. And thank you for celebrating with us along the way!!! We have loved working with you! :)
Reviewed on 06-06-2022
Wedding Date 26-05-2022
We cannot thank Hannah and the LX team enough for making our wedding so magical. It was perfect! Truly, Hannah was so diligent in gathering every detail throughout the planning process and the team efficiently executed our vision the day of; we could not have hoped for a better outcome. We knew we were in good hands the entire time and trusted everyone on staff to keep everything running smoothly. It felt effortless on our end. Thank you, LX for being so thorough, communicative, and detailed. And thank you for celebrating with us along the way!!! We have loved working with you! :)
Reviewed on 06-06-2022
Samantha Taleff (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-05-2022
We loved having our wedding at the Lumber Exchange Event Center! It was such a lovely venue and the staff were extremely helpful! They also helped us prepare in many ways leading up to our wedding, which helped us feel confident in the steps we were taking to prepare. We also appreciated that everything was convenient and well thought out, definitely recommend having your wedding here!
Reviewed on 24-05-2022
Wedding Date 14-05-2022
We loved having our wedding at the Lumber Exchange Event Center! It was such a lovely venue and the staff were extremely helpful! They also helped us prepare in many ways leading up to our wedding, which helped us feel confident in the steps we were taking to prepare. We also appreciated that everything was convenient and well thought out, definitely recommend having your wedding here!
Reviewed on 24-05-2022
Caidyn Witt (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-04-2022
If I could give them 10 stars I would!! We worked with Hannah and Barb and I just simply couldn't have asked for a better team and venue!! They accommodated every last one of our \"special\" requests and even helped add new ideas to our vision! They were so helpful, organized, and on top of EVERYTHING!!! The space is beautiful and they are just so great about work with your to make your vision come to life! They will help work within your budget wherever possible. I honestly cannot say enough good things about this place and the staff!!
Reviewed on 16-05-2022
Wedding Date 08-04-2022
If I could give them 10 stars I would!! We worked with Hannah and Barb and I just simply couldn't have asked for a better team and venue!! They accommodated every last one of our \"special\" requests and even helped add new ideas to our vision! They were so helpful, organized, and on top of EVERYTHING!!! The space is beautiful and they are just so great about work with your to make your vision come to life! They will help work within your budget wherever possible. I honestly cannot say enough good things about this place and the staff!!
Reviewed on 16-05-2022
Lara Schueth (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-03-2022
The entire Lumber Exchange team was incredibly helpful both in the planning process and the day of our wedding. The fountain room is a gorgeous space and many of our guests commented on how nice everything looked.
Reviewed on 30-03-2022
Wedding Date 26-03-2022
The entire Lumber Exchange team was incredibly helpful both in the planning process and the day of our wedding. The fountain room is a gorgeous space and many of our guests commented on how nice everything looked.
Reviewed on 30-03-2022
Courtney Johnson (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-02-2022
We had our wedding reception at the lumber exchange after a destination ceremony at a different venue. Maybe the venue in Hawaii set the bar too high, because compared to them, the lumber exchange was awful to work with. They switched the coordinator we were working with multiple times, and had no contact from our coordinator the two weeks leading up to the ceremony. The whole event was very frustrating. The space is beautiful, and there are plenty of picturesque places but with that being said fell short in many areas. When we saw pictures of the space there was a lot of greenery on the overlooking balconies and were promised that greenery is included and would be in place by the time our reception came around, it ended up being a fraction of what we were shown originally. If you plan to have dancing, we were told the day of, that they are unable to dim the lights⌠at a wedding venue. So plan on a bright fully lit dance floor from first dance through the party at the end of the night. Something else that I didnât notice during my tour but think is important is the lack of outlets in the bridal suite. There are zero outlets by all of the mirrors and one outlet by the sink in the bathroom. And for the grooms suite, no bathroom or sink. They will prop open the back door of the bar across the hall for bathroom access. As far as food, itâs ehâŚwedding food quality. Last but not least, there were Covid restriction updates a couple weeks prior to our event, it took them a week and a half to get us a solid answer on what restrictions would be for our event so we could pass information on to our guests. So three days prior we informed everyone of vax or negative test requirements and had about 30 people not make it. Iâm not trying to come off overly critical, just sharing my experiences to potentially spare any couples who are looking for their big day to be a nice smooth sailing operation.
Reviewed on 09-02-2022
Wedding Date 28-02-2022
We had our wedding reception at the lumber exchange after a destination ceremony at a different venue. Maybe the venue in Hawaii set the bar too high, because compared to them, the lumber exchange was awful to work with. They switched the coordinator we were working with multiple times, and had no contact from our coordinator the two weeks leading up to the ceremony. The whole event was very frustrating. The space is beautiful, and there are plenty of picturesque places but with that being said fell short in many areas. When we saw pictures of the space there was a lot of greenery on the overlooking balconies and were promised that greenery is included and would be in place by the time our reception came around, it ended up being a fraction of what we were shown originally. If you plan to have dancing, we were told the day of, that they are unable to dim the lights⌠at a wedding venue. So plan on a bright fully lit dance floor from first dance through the party at the end of the night. Something else that I didnât notice during my tour but think is important is the lack of outlets in the bridal suite. There are zero outlets by all of the mirrors and one outlet by the sink in the bathroom. And for the grooms suite, no bathroom or sink. They will prop open the back door of the bar across the hall for bathroom access. As far as food, itâs ehâŚwedding food quality. Last but not least, there were Covid restriction updates a couple weeks prior to our event, it took them a week and a half to get us a solid answer on what restrictions would be for our event so we could pass information on to our guests. So three days prior we informed everyone of vax or negative test requirements and had about 30 people not make it. Iâm not trying to come off overly critical, just sharing my experiences to potentially spare any couples who are looking for their big day to be a nice smooth sailing operation.
Reviewed on 09-02-2022
Diana Rieckenberg (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-10-2021
This venue did an amazing job! I had no idea the amount of detail it took to plan a wedding but with Hannah Fox & the LX Team, it was a breeze. Everything is gone over with the Event Coordinator to make sure that the day runs smoothly. They make sure to stay coordinated with outside vendors so everyone knows the plan.Food was also amazing and the serving sizes were perfect. They give plenty of food for the plated style. I had very little stress on my wedding day!I did have one little critique;I know its standard waitstaff to wait till there is little food left on the table to refill but I found that when the table had small numbers of cake on it, they were hesitant to take some thinking that there wasn't going to be enough for everyone, leaving a lot of left over cake. It would have been better for the waitstaff to keep the cake table full rather than waiting so guests could take more knowing there was plenty left. If that makes sense... same thing sort of happened at the rehearsal dinner. But other than that small critique. Very very good!
Reviewed on 24-01-2022
Wedding Date 16-10-2021
This venue did an amazing job! I had no idea the amount of detail it took to plan a wedding but with Hannah Fox & the LX Team, it was a breeze. Everything is gone over with the Event Coordinator to make sure that the day runs smoothly. They make sure to stay coordinated with outside vendors so everyone knows the plan.Food was also amazing and the serving sizes were perfect. They give plenty of food for the plated style. I had very little stress on my wedding day!I did have one little critique;I know its standard waitstaff to wait till there is little food left on the table to refill but I found that when the table had small numbers of cake on it, they were hesitant to take some thinking that there wasn't going to be enough for everyone, leaving a lot of left over cake. It would have been better for the waitstaff to keep the cake table full rather than waiting so guests could take more knowing there was plenty left. If that makes sense... same thing sort of happened at the rehearsal dinner. But other than that small critique. Very very good!
Reviewed on 24-01-2022
Jessy Saffell-Busch (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-10-2021
I cannot even begin to describe the amazing experience we had with the LX and all of the staff involved. It was the first venue we toured (of 7) and from the second we met Sarah (who has since left) it was clear this was going to be the venue to make our big day the BEST. We were paired up with Will Harshman and he could not have been more patient with my every little concern, easy to talk to and really worked to understand our vision and helped to guide us on how to get there. He made suggestions along the way which helped us to keep within our budget while ensuring we would also have a great time with our guests. The venue is set up perfectly for a modern style wedding but could easily fit many different styles and the staff is on top of it like a well oiled machine to make sure the entire day runs exactly as planned! Frequent check-ins along the way of planning as well as an attentive staff and excellent day of coordinator team (Jordan and Taylor) made sure that everything went off without a hitch! I cannot express enough how thankful we are to have had the experience working with Will and the team, I would recommend this venue to every single person on the planet if I could.Also the food! the food was AMAZING! We had a taco bar buffet and were told by nearly every person in attendance that it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding, a major win because we ALSO really loved the meal. Weddings are expensive ordeals, we all know this, but the LX had it all! We didn't need to waste money with 100 different vendors, they took care of the room flip, the linens and the overall set up and Will helped guide us to the right amount for food and drink for our size, adjusting where needed when our guest count changed by about 50 from the original plan. Another thing we loved about the venue is that the hotel (AC MARRIOT DOWNTOWN) is connected so our guests young and old only had to walk a short distance and INSIDE to get from one to the other, it made for a really slick transition throughout the day! There is not a single thing I would change about our experience here, if I could relive the day over and over again I would because it was flawless, and if there were hiccups we never knew about them, which to me is a blessing-with the help of the team at LX they took what is typically the most stressful day and made sure we didn't feel an ounce of stress from the venue-they even helped to crowd control some antsy family wanting to get in early! If you're looking to find the perfect place to have your romantic day, look no further Lumber Exchange has it all!
Reviewed on 15-11-2021
Wedding Date 29-10-2021
I cannot even begin to describe the amazing experience we had with the LX and all of the staff involved. It was the first venue we toured (of 7) and from the second we met Sarah (who has since left) it was clear this was going to be the venue to make our big day the BEST. We were paired up with Will Harshman and he could not have been more patient with my every little concern, easy to talk to and really worked to understand our vision and helped to guide us on how to get there. He made suggestions along the way which helped us to keep within our budget while ensuring we would also have a great time with our guests. The venue is set up perfectly for a modern style wedding but could easily fit many different styles and the staff is on top of it like a well oiled machine to make sure the entire day runs exactly as planned! Frequent check-ins along the way of planning as well as an attentive staff and excellent day of coordinator team (Jordan and Taylor) made sure that everything went off without a hitch! I cannot express enough how thankful we are to have had the experience working with Will and the team, I would recommend this venue to every single person on the planet if I could.Also the food! the food was AMAZING! We had a taco bar buffet and were told by nearly every person in attendance that it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding, a major win because we ALSO really loved the meal. Weddings are expensive ordeals, we all know this, but the LX had it all! We didn't need to waste money with 100 different vendors, they took care of the room flip, the linens and the overall set up and Will helped guide us to the right amount for food and drink for our size, adjusting where needed when our guest count changed by about 50 from the original plan. Another thing we loved about the venue is that the hotel (AC MARRIOT DOWNTOWN) is connected so our guests young and old only had to walk a short distance and INSIDE to get from one to the other, it made for a really slick transition throughout the day! There is not a single thing I would change about our experience here, if I could relive the day over and over again I would because it was flawless, and if there were hiccups we never knew about them, which to me is a blessing-with the help of the team at LX they took what is typically the most stressful day and made sure we didn't feel an ounce of stress from the venue-they even helped to crowd control some antsy family wanting to get in early! If you're looking to find the perfect place to have your romantic day, look no further Lumber Exchange has it all!
Reviewed on 15-11-2021
MacKenzie Farah-Frick (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-10-2021
We love LX. We had such an easy time planning our wedding with the LX team - Hannah in particular. They are exceptional at communicating, answering questions, and keeping things moving on a reasonable timeline. We know that the Fountain Room is the more popular venue they offer, but we fell in love with Dylan's and Sawyers on 5th and knew we had to get married there. It's got an industrial feel with a very large cocktail space and ample room for guests and dancing - all while looking so incredibly cool. Our guests were obsessed with the space and are still talking about it weeks later. Our wedding day was an absolute dream and we credit a large part of that to how incredible LX was to work with. Weddings can be expensive, but if you can afford it, the Lumber Exchange is worth every penny.
Reviewed on 03-11-2021
Wedding Date 09-10-2021
We love LX. We had such an easy time planning our wedding with the LX team - Hannah in particular. They are exceptional at communicating, answering questions, and keeping things moving on a reasonable timeline. We know that the Fountain Room is the more popular venue they offer, but we fell in love with Dylan's and Sawyers on 5th and knew we had to get married there. It's got an industrial feel with a very large cocktail space and ample room for guests and dancing - all while looking so incredibly cool. Our guests were obsessed with the space and are still talking about it weeks later. Our wedding day was an absolute dream and we credit a large part of that to how incredible LX was to work with. Weddings can be expensive, but if you can afford it, the Lumber Exchange is worth every penny.
Reviewed on 03-11-2021
Natalie Meuers (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-10-2021
We got married at the Lumber Exchange on 10/16/21. It was amazing!! The venue is beautiful and it is conveniently located to hotels. The staff were great and always kept us in the loop with planning. We had a great experience and would highly recommend this venue. The food is great also!
Reviewed on 29-10-2021
Wedding Date 16-10-2021
We got married at the Lumber Exchange on 10/16/21. It was amazing!! The venue is beautiful and it is conveniently located to hotels. The staff were great and always kept us in the loop with planning. We had a great experience and would highly recommend this venue. The food is great also!
Reviewed on 29-10-2021
Terry Wilson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-07-2021
We toured several venues, but the Lumber Exchange was far and away the best place we could imagine for our wedding. They were incredibly accommodating as we rescheduled our wedding twice due to the pandemic. It was not easy to coordinate such an event from out of state, but the Lumber Exchange staff â especially Hannah F. â were always available for Zoom calls and accommodated our busy schedules by meeting after hours and on weekends. Hannah was a fantastic consultant on local resources and best practices for the health and safety of our guests. Because we were planning from a distance, it was convenient to have on-site catering. The food and drink throughout the weekend were high quality and delicious.There are so many wonderful spaces throughout the Lumber Exchange that each part of our weekend felt like a unique event. Because almost all our guests travelled from out of town, it was ideal to have a central location for our events with two hotels nearby. We started with a welcome social in the Hideout the day before the ceremony. Our guests loved the secret entrance through the bookcase. Having our ceremony in the Fountain Room was magical. It felt like we were indoors and outdoors at the same time. The cafĂŠ lights added to the intimate and romantic atmosphere. After the ceremony we moved to the Alibi Lounge for cocktails and appetizers. This is such a gorgeous location for fun! Then we returned to the Fountain Room, which had been magically transformed to a beautiful location for our reception and dancing. Many of our guests raved about the unique and beautiful space for our wedding events! Throughout the weekend the Lumber Exchange staff were incredibly helpful. It was great to have an event coordinator assigned for each space and a concierge to guide us through our big day. They were proactive in anticipating our needs and working with multiple vendors so that we didnât have to think about details. We had incredibly high hopes for our wedding which was several years in the making. The Lumber Exchange exceeded our expectations! It was truly an event that we and our guests will never forget!
Reviewed on 28-08-2021
Wedding Date 10-07-2021
We toured several venues, but the Lumber Exchange was far and away the best place we could imagine for our wedding. They were incredibly accommodating as we rescheduled our wedding twice due to the pandemic. It was not easy to coordinate such an event from out of state, but the Lumber Exchange staff â especially Hannah F. â were always available for Zoom calls and accommodated our busy schedules by meeting after hours and on weekends. Hannah was a fantastic consultant on local resources and best practices for the health and safety of our guests. Because we were planning from a distance, it was convenient to have on-site catering. The food and drink throughout the weekend were high quality and delicious.There are so many wonderful spaces throughout the Lumber Exchange that each part of our weekend felt like a unique event. Because almost all our guests travelled from out of town, it was ideal to have a central location for our events with two hotels nearby. We started with a welcome social in the Hideout the day before the ceremony. Our guests loved the secret entrance through the bookcase. Having our ceremony in the Fountain Room was magical. It felt like we were indoors and outdoors at the same time. The cafĂŠ lights added to the intimate and romantic atmosphere. After the ceremony we moved to the Alibi Lounge for cocktails and appetizers. This is such a gorgeous location for fun! Then we returned to the Fountain Room, which had been magically transformed to a beautiful location for our reception and dancing. Many of our guests raved about the unique and beautiful space for our wedding events! Throughout the weekend the Lumber Exchange staff were incredibly helpful. It was great to have an event coordinator assigned for each space and a concierge to guide us through our big day. They were proactive in anticipating our needs and working with multiple vendors so that we didnât have to think about details. We had incredibly high hopes for our wedding which was several years in the making. The Lumber Exchange exceeded our expectations! It was truly an event that we and our guests will never forget!
Reviewed on 28-08-2021
Leah R (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-07-2021
The LX staff/venue was beyond our expectations!! This team, from the start to finish weâre AMAZING!! They truly made all our dreams come true, and our day was perfectâĽď¸ So many compliments from family and friends how great our wedding, the space, and the staff were. Special thank you to the amazing Barb for literally making things that much easier on us and doing everything possible to make our day perfect! We had to reschedule multiple times but it was SO worth the wait! I canât thank this team enough, but THANK YOU to the LX teamâĽď¸ If it wasnât clear LOL, we HIGHLY recommend this Venue and team to work with for you wedding or any eventđ
Reviewed on 20-08-2021
Wedding Date 31-07-2021
The LX staff/venue was beyond our expectations!! This team, from the start to finish weâre AMAZING!! They truly made all our dreams come true, and our day was perfectâĽď¸ So many compliments from family and friends how great our wedding, the space, and the staff were. Special thank you to the amazing Barb for literally making things that much easier on us and doing everything possible to make our day perfect! We had to reschedule multiple times but it was SO worth the wait! I canât thank this team enough, but THANK YOU to the LX teamâĽď¸ If it wasnât clear LOL, we HIGHLY recommend this Venue and team to work with for you wedding or any eventđ
Reviewed on 20-08-2021
Tori Schindler (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-08-2021
My husband and I had a wonderful experience working with the Lumber Exchange! While planning a wedding during the pandemic was definitely challenging, Hannah and Sara made it much more manageable. The venue is absolutely beautiful and all of the staff on wedding day were very helpful. We are so glad we decided on LX!
Reviewed on 16-08-2021
Wedding Date 07-08-2021
My husband and I had a wonderful experience working with the Lumber Exchange! While planning a wedding during the pandemic was definitely challenging, Hannah and Sara made it much more manageable. The venue is absolutely beautiful and all of the staff on wedding day were very helpful. We are so glad we decided on LX!
Reviewed on 16-08-2021
Leah PerezValerio (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-07-2021
LX was not only a beautiful location for my wedding but the staff we worked with were equally amazing. We started out with one person helping and half way through we got word that we'd be working with Will for the remainder. I was nervous for the change at first but Will eased the nerves with quality, prompt, understanding and kind communication. Day of, we worked with Abby and Yekeen. They both were so great! They and their team worked so hard to make sure our wedding day was smooth. They worked with our florist, cake baker and photographer making sure everyone and everything was in place. The intern that was with Abby (unfortunately forgot her name) went beyond when helping my bridesmaids with my bustle and last minute 'fluffing'. I can't say enough how happy we are that we chose to have our wedding at LX. Between having so many things included and the incredible staff, I would recommend them to everyone for any event! Thank you so much!
Reviewed on 23-07-2021
Wedding Date 16-07-2021
LX was not only a beautiful location for my wedding but the staff we worked with were equally amazing. We started out with one person helping and half way through we got word that we'd be working with Will for the remainder. I was nervous for the change at first but Will eased the nerves with quality, prompt, understanding and kind communication. Day of, we worked with Abby and Yekeen. They both were so great! They and their team worked so hard to make sure our wedding day was smooth. They worked with our florist, cake baker and photographer making sure everyone and everything was in place. The intern that was with Abby (unfortunately forgot her name) went beyond when helping my bridesmaids with my bustle and last minute 'fluffing'. I can't say enough how happy we are that we chose to have our wedding at LX. Between having so many things included and the incredible staff, I would recommend them to everyone for any event! Thank you so much!
Reviewed on 23-07-2021
Jordan McCauley (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-06-2021
Sara was absolutely amazing for the majority of our planning - the homework made the planning easy and not overwhelming. Highly recommend. Beautiful places all around for photos inside and out. If you have a dream idea, tell them and they'll do their best to make it work. We did corn hole to get us to kiss and had our sparkler exit inside by the marble staircase. Hannah then took over a few weeks before our big day and all went smoothly. They worked with our budget, were kind and very experienced. I love the industrial look of the venue with the cafe lights we didn't need much decoration. Parking and rehearsal are good to keep in mind when selecting your venue, make sure to schedule practice time so your band can play with their instruments. Staff was amazing and everything went seamlessly. Side note, you definitely should throw your bouquet from the second balcony - it was so fun!
Reviewed on 25-06-2021
Wedding Date 18-06-2021
Sara was absolutely amazing for the majority of our planning - the homework made the planning easy and not overwhelming. Highly recommend. Beautiful places all around for photos inside and out. If you have a dream idea, tell them and they'll do their best to make it work. We did corn hole to get us to kiss and had our sparkler exit inside by the marble staircase. Hannah then took over a few weeks before our big day and all went smoothly. They worked with our budget, were kind and very experienced. I love the industrial look of the venue with the cafe lights we didn't need much decoration. Parking and rehearsal are good to keep in mind when selecting your venue, make sure to schedule practice time so your band can play with their instruments. Staff was amazing and everything went seamlessly. Side note, you definitely should throw your bouquet from the second balcony - it was so fun!
Reviewed on 25-06-2021
Elizabeth Ritter (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-11-2020
Having a wedding in 2020 is not easy, unless you are working with Lumber Exchange and Hannah Fox. We were in the Dylan's and Sawyers rooms of the Lumber Exchange. There were so many times throughout all of the wedding planning that I felt overwhelmed with stress, and Hannah was able to answer everything. She was a total rockstar and was a great advocate for us. She made sure that we were confident and happy every step of the way. I can not recommend her and the venue enough. The overall venue was the best decision we made. My husband and I are still talking about our day two weeks later and that is a HUGE thank you to our vendors. We felt like everything was a well oiled machine and everyone was so pleasant and willing to be helpful with whatever question or suggestion. We still have our wedding guests talking about how beautiful our venue was and how amazing all of the staff were.
Reviewed on 19-11-2020
Wedding Date 07-11-2020
Having a wedding in 2020 is not easy, unless you are working with Lumber Exchange and Hannah Fox. We were in the Dylan's and Sawyers rooms of the Lumber Exchange. There were so many times throughout all of the wedding planning that I felt overwhelmed with stress, and Hannah was able to answer everything. She was a total rockstar and was a great advocate for us. She made sure that we were confident and happy every step of the way. I can not recommend her and the venue enough. The overall venue was the best decision we made. My husband and I are still talking about our day two weeks later and that is a HUGE thank you to our vendors. We felt like everything was a well oiled machine and everyone was so pleasant and willing to be helpful with whatever question or suggestion. We still have our wedding guests talking about how beautiful our venue was and how amazing all of the staff were.
Reviewed on 19-11-2020
Lauren Kroll (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-11-2020
We cannot express how thankful We are that we got married at the lumber exchange! My husband and I were planning our wedding before the pandemic happened and when it hit we didnât know what our wedding day would look like. Sara was on top of all of it! She already created about three back up plans so We were ready for our wedding day! Because of Sara and the staff they made us feel super safe having a wedding during a pandemic, they followed all protocols with covid and we had a covid free wedding! The wedding day was better than I ever expected. The staff was on top of everything and We did not have to worry at all! So many guest came up to us and loved the look of the venue and how amazing the staff was!I would 100% recommend this place to anyone. I cannot thank Sara enough for all the hard work she put into helping us plan everything out! - food Amazing- they made everything stress free - beautiful venue - amazing staff
Reviewed on 12-11-2020
Wedding Date 07-11-2020
We cannot express how thankful We are that we got married at the lumber exchange! My husband and I were planning our wedding before the pandemic happened and when it hit we didnât know what our wedding day would look like. Sara was on top of all of it! She already created about three back up plans so We were ready for our wedding day! Because of Sara and the staff they made us feel super safe having a wedding during a pandemic, they followed all protocols with covid and we had a covid free wedding! The wedding day was better than I ever expected. The staff was on top of everything and We did not have to worry at all! So many guest came up to us and loved the look of the venue and how amazing the staff was!I would 100% recommend this place to anyone. I cannot thank Sara enough for all the hard work she put into helping us plan everything out! - food Amazing- they made everything stress free - beautiful venue - amazing staff
Reviewed on 12-11-2020
Jake Lindall (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-08-2020
We had an amazing day despite all of the restrictions and changes required due to COVID-19. We came into our wedding week very stressed about some of the restrictions in place and being able to experience the wedding day with at least a minor sense of normality. We ended up being blown away by essentially everything. Our venue coordinator, Sara, was great to work with throughout the entire process. We had several conference call meetings to go over each aspect of the day. Regardless of whether we had told her if something was set in stone she always asked again to make sure we were certain. One major bonus for us was the willingness of the venue to allow us to utilize the ENTIRE floor (both venues) for our day without charging us extra. Not only did this provide for a great aesthetic, but made our guests feel much safer due to the ease in which they could socially distance. Additionally, Sara and the staff did a great job communicating every step of the way despite the constant changes from state government (particularly for guidance in Minneapolis).The venue was beautiful. Our location for the First Look and our Wedding Photos was amazing and we are so excited to see more of our pictures! We chose a spot on top of a parking ramp which provided a great background for our photos. Also, the food was very well received. We went with a beef and chicken dish, accompanied by a gluten and dairy-free noodle dish as well. Although these are unprecedented times for all young couples planning a wedding, rest assured that the Lumber Exchange will make sure your day goes as smoothly as possible according to how you envision it going. We had a great day, a great time, and so did our guests!
Reviewed on 17-08-2020
Wedding Date 08-08-2020
We had an amazing day despite all of the restrictions and changes required due to COVID-19. We came into our wedding week very stressed about some of the restrictions in place and being able to experience the wedding day with at least a minor sense of normality. We ended up being blown away by essentially everything. Our venue coordinator, Sara, was great to work with throughout the entire process. We had several conference call meetings to go over each aspect of the day. Regardless of whether we had told her if something was set in stone she always asked again to make sure we were certain. One major bonus for us was the willingness of the venue to allow us to utilize the ENTIRE floor (both venues) for our day without charging us extra. Not only did this provide for a great aesthetic, but made our guests feel much safer due to the ease in which they could socially distance. Additionally, Sara and the staff did a great job communicating every step of the way despite the constant changes from state government (particularly for guidance in Minneapolis).The venue was beautiful. Our location for the First Look and our Wedding Photos was amazing and we are so excited to see more of our pictures! We chose a spot on top of a parking ramp which provided a great background for our photos. Also, the food was very well received. We went with a beef and chicken dish, accompanied by a gluten and dairy-free noodle dish as well. Although these are unprecedented times for all young couples planning a wedding, rest assured that the Lumber Exchange will make sure your day goes as smoothly as possible according to how you envision it going. We had a great day, a great time, and so did our guests!
Reviewed on 17-08-2020
Ryan Miksch (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-08-2020
Our experience with the Lumber Exchange was top notch- from the wedding planners to the venue itself. We actually had to work with more than one planner (COVID reasons), but everyone we planned with was incredibly helpful and professional. They worked extra hard to make our day go as close to our dream as possible with COVID. Their response time to communications were great. The spaces are absolutely beautiful. The food was excellent. (The food tasting is amazing!!) The day of staff knew exactly what was going on and there was no miscommunication on their part. Even the security guards were pleasant. I feel like the staff bent over backwards to help in any way we asked them. I couldn't be more happy with our experience. Book the LX today!
Reviewed on 12-08-2020
Wedding Date 01-08-2020
Our experience with the Lumber Exchange was top notch- from the wedding planners to the venue itself. We actually had to work with more than one planner (COVID reasons), but everyone we planned with was incredibly helpful and professional. They worked extra hard to make our day go as close to our dream as possible with COVID. Their response time to communications were great. The spaces are absolutely beautiful. The food was excellent. (The food tasting is amazing!!) The day of staff knew exactly what was going on and there was no miscommunication on their part. Even the security guards were pleasant. I feel like the staff bent over backwards to help in any way we asked them. I couldn't be more happy with our experience. Book the LX today!
Reviewed on 12-08-2020
Colette Piche (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-07-2020
We are so blessed to be able to have got married at LX!!! Throughout all of the times of uncertainty with COVID-19, LX was with us every step of the way. They implemented Governor Walzâs executive orders to a T and our guests were pleased with how they maintained social distancing with 180 people!! The food was amazing and our guests canât stop talking about how beautiful the venue was!!! I wanted a modern and classy wedding and LX provided us just that!! Special shoutout to Sara T, Abby G and Juju who made my day run seamless !!!! Highly recommend having a pandemic wedding at LX Mpls!!
Reviewed on 05-08-2020
Wedding Date 11-07-2020
We are so blessed to be able to have got married at LX!!! Throughout all of the times of uncertainty with COVID-19, LX was with us every step of the way. They implemented Governor Walzâs executive orders to a T and our guests were pleased with how they maintained social distancing with 180 people!! The food was amazing and our guests canât stop talking about how beautiful the venue was!!! I wanted a modern and classy wedding and LX provided us just that!! Special shoutout to Sara T, Abby G and Juju who made my day run seamless !!!! Highly recommend having a pandemic wedding at LX Mpls!!
Reviewed on 05-08-2020
Tessa Dorso (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-07-2020
Horrible experience. Not at all understanding once the pandemic hit and didnât even try to work with us on alternatives. All they cared about was keeping our money and not about keeping our guests safe. (They said we would be able to have 200 guests from all over the country inside in mid July 2020). So glad we cancelled and had our wedding elsewhere because they clearly do not care about their customers. I know this pandemic has been hard on everyone but every other one of our vendors has been willing to work with us and come up with an alternative plan. So disappointing.
Reviewed on 25-07-2020
Wedding Date 18-07-2020
Horrible experience. Not at all understanding once the pandemic hit and didnât even try to work with us on alternatives. All they cared about was keeping our money and not about keeping our guests safe. (They said we would be able to have 200 guests from all over the country inside in mid July 2020). So glad we cancelled and had our wedding elsewhere because they clearly do not care about their customers. I know this pandemic has been hard on everyone but every other one of our vendors has been willing to work with us and come up with an alternative plan. So disappointing.
Reviewed on 25-07-2020
Amanda Klee (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-02-2020
We had our wedding here in February and it was an absolute dream. Our coordinator Will was wonderful to work with, and the staff on the day of our wedding was also great. If something went wrong, I never found out about it. They were willing to work with us on a tighter budget and helped us cut corners where we could. Everything went so smoothly and I couldn't have imagined a better place to have our wedding. For all the right reasons, it is definitely a day I will remember forever!Thank you so much to everyone at the LX for such an amazing wedding day!
Reviewed on 01-07-2020
Wedding Date 29-02-2020
We had our wedding here in February and it was an absolute dream. Our coordinator Will was wonderful to work with, and the staff on the day of our wedding was also great. If something went wrong, I never found out about it. They were willing to work with us on a tighter budget and helped us cut corners where we could. Everything went so smoothly and I couldn't have imagined a better place to have our wedding. For all the right reasons, it is definitely a day I will remember forever!Thank you so much to everyone at the LX for such an amazing wedding day!
Reviewed on 01-07-2020
Rylie Weber (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-12-2019
We got marred here the weekend before Christmas 2019, and we have been hearing one word to describe our wedding from our guests- MAGICAL! And this is 100% due to the LX team. Hannah was a dream to work with during the planning process, very detail oriented, kept me on track, always had fast responses and helped me when I needed a different perspective. Kelsey and Crystal were also spectacular as day of contacts. Kelsey helped us walk through our rehearsal to get over any day-before jitters. Crystal was like an old friend on the day of, keeping me sane, helping my bridal party with any questions we had and making sure we stayed on our timeline, while still getting to have fun and enjoy ourselves. I do want to also note that every single member of the service staff was friendly and answered all questions with a smile. Lastly, I feel like I have to address how absolutely BEAUTIFUL the space was. We needed very little decor and the space was so natural with the exposed brick, large windows and charming chandeliers. I cannot recommend this space enough, not only because of the visually appeal it provides but all of the people who helped make our day THE BEST EVER!
Reviewed on 02-01-2020
Wedding Date 22-12-2019
We got marred here the weekend before Christmas 2019, and we have been hearing one word to describe our wedding from our guests- MAGICAL! And this is 100% due to the LX team. Hannah was a dream to work with during the planning process, very detail oriented, kept me on track, always had fast responses and helped me when I needed a different perspective. Kelsey and Crystal were also spectacular as day of contacts. Kelsey helped us walk through our rehearsal to get over any day-before jitters. Crystal was like an old friend on the day of, keeping me sane, helping my bridal party with any questions we had and making sure we stayed on our timeline, while still getting to have fun and enjoy ourselves. I do want to also note that every single member of the service staff was friendly and answered all questions with a smile. Lastly, I feel like I have to address how absolutely BEAUTIFUL the space was. We needed very little decor and the space was so natural with the exposed brick, large windows and charming chandeliers. I cannot recommend this space enough, not only because of the visually appeal it provides but all of the people who helped make our day THE BEST EVER!
Reviewed on 02-01-2020
Emily Green (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-11-2019
We held both our ceremony and reception at Lumber Exchange and could not be more happy with the evening! The venue speaks for itself, it is picture perfect! The facility is gorgeous with amazing bridal and groom suites to start the day, so many close locations for pictures (rooftop overlooking downtown, marble staircase, entryways, Pourhouse, etc...), and the perfect setup for a party! The staff make the experience so great with easy communication and coordination to help decrease the stress of planning the biggest day of your life! From the in-person meetings, emailing, dinner and bar service, concierge, security, and especially the day-of assistance; it was also seamless! Not only did our guests comment on the amazing evening but as the couple, we couldn't have asked for a better place to get married and through an amazing party!!
Reviewed on 19-11-2019
Wedding Date 16-11-2019
We held both our ceremony and reception at Lumber Exchange and could not be more happy with the evening! The venue speaks for itself, it is picture perfect! The facility is gorgeous with amazing bridal and groom suites to start the day, so many close locations for pictures (rooftop overlooking downtown, marble staircase, entryways, Pourhouse, etc...), and the perfect setup for a party! The staff make the experience so great with easy communication and coordination to help decrease the stress of planning the biggest day of your life! From the in-person meetings, emailing, dinner and bar service, concierge, security, and especially the day-of assistance; it was also seamless! Not only did our guests comment on the amazing evening but as the couple, we couldn't have asked for a better place to get married and through an amazing party!!
Reviewed on 19-11-2019
Marykate Foley (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-10-2019
The Lumber Exchange Event Center was a perfect fit for us. They really listened to our concerns and always went out of their way to make sure we stayed on budget. They even slashed prices and offered suggestions and alternatives to cut costs for us. Also Sara is a literal angel, and Hannah was so helpful! Both let me hound them with questions and gave me so much peace of mind. Our wedding was beautiful and everything worked wonderfully. I canât thank them enough!
Reviewed on 19-11-2019
Wedding Date 20-10-2019
The Lumber Exchange Event Center was a perfect fit for us. They really listened to our concerns and always went out of their way to make sure we stayed on budget. They even slashed prices and offered suggestions and alternatives to cut costs for us. Also Sara is a literal angel, and Hannah was so helpful! Both let me hound them with questions and gave me so much peace of mind. Our wedding was beautiful and everything worked wonderfully. I canât thank them enough!
Reviewed on 19-11-2019
Aarti Anand (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-08-2019
Only giving one star because zero is not an option. Used the LX for our wedding and reception - a massive whole day event typical of Indian weddings. Although it is hard to find venues that host Hindu ceremonies, Indians, DO NOT go with the LX. It is well worth your money to go elsewhere. We had three event coordinators and two different chefs over the course of a year that switched each time with no notice on our part. The LX does not handle information transfers well so a lot was lost in every translation. The quality of their food also leaves a lot to be desired for the price they charge. They also had a very poor response to handicap accessibility issues that arose during our event, which we considered very serious. They had a non-functioning elevator that they knew about before our event and made no effort to reorganize the event to allow for accessibility, leading to multiple honored elderly people at our wedding being unable to attend key parts of the ceremony and lots of other big issues. Their Director of Events reporting directly into the owner of the business was onsite the day of our wedding and had utterly no response to this catastrophe. Trust me, you do not want to look back at your wedding as one big legal fiasco simply because your venue's event staff is not capable of handling any curve balls. You can be assured that should ANYTHING go wrong, the LX employees will have zero response during your wedding. They also had multiple hidden fees and unclear accounting throughout their process. This may be an issue with all event spaces but we were not impressed with the fact that the LX staff does not know how to use Excel to show clearly which items incur fees and which incur taxes. Multiple times they attempted to charge us taxes and fees on items that were NOT eligible. Lastly, they charged a high service fee with little to no service. We were charged exorbitant fees on outside catering (one of the things they will advertise with you that they can do \"no problem\" when you're shopping the venue then throw a lot of hurdles at you once you sign with them) as well as their in-house catering which received no service. We paid extra to use LX plates and cutlery, which was all provided so late that guests were waiting at the buffet line for quite a while during our event. Staff was not on hand at any point to respond to the needs of prominent guests; instead they will just follow the bride around and pretend that being visible is the same as being accountable. In short - if you care about your wedding day and cannot guarantee that absolutely nothing will go wrong, DO NOT book the Lumber Exchange. I promise you want to work with an event staff that can respond to changes inherent to all events, who are alert and aware, who are familiar with your event details, and who have at least a basic understanding of their obligations like fulfilling the terms of your contract and ensuring disability access.
Reviewed on 05-11-2019
Wedding Date 17-08-2019
Only giving one star because zero is not an option. Used the LX for our wedding and reception - a massive whole day event typical of Indian weddings. Although it is hard to find venues that host Hindu ceremonies, Indians, DO NOT go with the LX. It is well worth your money to go elsewhere. We had three event coordinators and two different chefs over the course of a year that switched each time with no notice on our part. The LX does not handle information transfers well so a lot was lost in every translation. The quality of their food also leaves a lot to be desired for the price they charge. They also had a very poor response to handicap accessibility issues that arose during our event, which we considered very serious. They had a non-functioning elevator that they knew about before our event and made no effort to reorganize the event to allow for accessibility, leading to multiple honored elderly people at our wedding being unable to attend key parts of the ceremony and lots of other big issues. Their Director of Events reporting directly into the owner of the business was onsite the day of our wedding and had utterly no response to this catastrophe. Trust me, you do not want to look back at your wedding as one big legal fiasco simply because your venue's event staff is not capable of handling any curve balls. You can be assured that should ANYTHING go wrong, the LX employees will have zero response during your wedding. They also had multiple hidden fees and unclear accounting throughout their process. This may be an issue with all event spaces but we were not impressed with the fact that the LX staff does not know how to use Excel to show clearly which items incur fees and which incur taxes. Multiple times they attempted to charge us taxes and fees on items that were NOT eligible. Lastly, they charged a high service fee with little to no service. We were charged exorbitant fees on outside catering (one of the things they will advertise with you that they can do \"no problem\" when you're shopping the venue then throw a lot of hurdles at you once you sign with them) as well as their in-house catering which received no service. We paid extra to use LX plates and cutlery, which was all provided so late that guests were waiting at the buffet line for quite a while during our event. Staff was not on hand at any point to respond to the needs of prominent guests; instead they will just follow the bride around and pretend that being visible is the same as being accountable. In short - if you care about your wedding day and cannot guarantee that absolutely nothing will go wrong, DO NOT book the Lumber Exchange. I promise you want to work with an event staff that can respond to changes inherent to all events, who are alert and aware, who are familiar with your event details, and who have at least a basic understanding of their obligations like fulfilling the terms of your contract and ensuring disability access.
Reviewed on 05-11-2019
Amanda Nagel (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-09-2019
Our wedding at the Lumber Exchange Event Center was absolutely fantastic! We fell in love with the beauty of the space, the easy access right within the heart of downtown and the ease of having the ceremony and reception all in one location (with hotel options right down the hall!) The staff was excellent. We did get transferred around a few times in the beginning with a couple hiccups, but once we landed with Hannah, we were in great hands! The staff the day of were absolute rock stars as well. We highly recommend this venue.
Reviewed on 17-10-2019
Wedding Date 28-09-2019
Our wedding at the Lumber Exchange Event Center was absolutely fantastic! We fell in love with the beauty of the space, the easy access right within the heart of downtown and the ease of having the ceremony and reception all in one location (with hotel options right down the hall!) The staff was excellent. We did get transferred around a few times in the beginning with a couple hiccups, but once we landed with Hannah, we were in great hands! The staff the day of were absolute rock stars as well. We highly recommend this venue.
Reviewed on 17-10-2019
Courtney Lage (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-08-2019
Our wedding in the Fountain Room at The Lumber Exchange was amazing!!!! The venue is absolutely breathtaking!!! We fell in love at first sight when we first toured and were still in awe the day of! We had SO many guests compliment on how gorgeous this venue was! The whole day went off without a problem. Our coordinator and event managers were on top of everything the whole day. The on site chef made delicious food that was displayed beautifully. The staff was so nice and friendly. We only had a handful of things that we wish were different. The biggest thing was the high price, particularly the high prices of the food/drinks. But being a downtown wedding, we knew it wasnât going to be cheap. Our sales manager/coordinator was SO helpful with my many questions throughout the planning process, but I did wish she was a little faster to respond to my emails. I know she was very busy with weddings every weekend though, in addition to other events they do, so I completely understood. Also, the bride and groomâs suites were not available until noon the day of the wedding (what bride starts getting ready at noon?), and it cost quite a bit per hour to rent the rooms earlier than noon, and if we went in early we would have to pay the high prices for their chef to serve breakfast/lunch (no outside food was allowed). It cost us less to get a hotel room the night before instead of using these rooms. The suites were beautiful and I wish we could have used them for getting ready, but it just didnât seem cost efficient. But overall, these things were not a big enough deal to detract from the high rating of this review and I totally would have my wedding here if I went back in time and had to do it all over again! This place helped us have the wedding of our dreams!!!!
Reviewed on 27-09-2019
Wedding Date 17-08-2019
Our wedding in the Fountain Room at The Lumber Exchange was amazing!!!! The venue is absolutely breathtaking!!! We fell in love at first sight when we first toured and were still in awe the day of! We had SO many guests compliment on how gorgeous this venue was! The whole day went off without a problem. Our coordinator and event managers were on top of everything the whole day. The on site chef made delicious food that was displayed beautifully. The staff was so nice and friendly. We only had a handful of things that we wish were different. The biggest thing was the high price, particularly the high prices of the food/drinks. But being a downtown wedding, we knew it wasnât going to be cheap. Our sales manager/coordinator was SO helpful with my many questions throughout the planning process, but I did wish she was a little faster to respond to my emails. I know she was very busy with weddings every weekend though, in addition to other events they do, so I completely understood. Also, the bride and groomâs suites were not available until noon the day of the wedding (what bride starts getting ready at noon?), and it cost quite a bit per hour to rent the rooms earlier than noon, and if we went in early we would have to pay the high prices for their chef to serve breakfast/lunch (no outside food was allowed). It cost us less to get a hotel room the night before instead of using these rooms. The suites were beautiful and I wish we could have used them for getting ready, but it just didnât seem cost efficient. But overall, these things were not a big enough deal to detract from the high rating of this review and I totally would have my wedding here if I went back in time and had to do it all over again! This place helped us have the wedding of our dreams!!!!
Reviewed on 27-09-2019
Lauren Belisle (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-07-2019
We had an amazing experience with Lumber Exchange! The venue itself is beautiful! We were in the Fountain Room, and the high ceiling and lighting made for an incredible event atmosphere. And everyone there was incredibly helpful every step of the way. From planning how the day would go, to selecting food/bar/room setup, and facilitating every step of the actual day, everyone on our staff was great. We didn't even need to hire an outside event planning, because they helped with every step. (and we had no idea what we were doing going into the wedding) We had a great experience, and would recommend the Lumber Exchange to anyone!
Reviewed on 19-08-2019
Wedding Date 27-07-2019
We had an amazing experience with Lumber Exchange! The venue itself is beautiful! We were in the Fountain Room, and the high ceiling and lighting made for an incredible event atmosphere. And everyone there was incredibly helpful every step of the way. From planning how the day would go, to selecting food/bar/room setup, and facilitating every step of the actual day, everyone on our staff was great. We didn't even need to hire an outside event planning, because they helped with every step. (and we had no idea what we were doing going into the wedding) We had a great experience, and would recommend the Lumber Exchange to anyone!
Reviewed on 19-08-2019
Mary Kail (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
We had an amazing experience having our wedding at the Lumber Exchange. My husband and I wanted a Minneapolis venue that was modern but still had some classic beauty. The Fountain Room and River Room is what we ended up renting, and everyone commented on how cool our venue was. The modern brick, huge ceilings, light posts and chandeliers are stunning.We worked with Sara Thomalla throughout the planning process â she was incredible and bent over backwards to answer our questions and accommodate our requests. My husband and I are vegan, and we were thrilled that Lumber Exchange catering was able to meet those needs. Our guests loved the food, and 99% of them are not vegan. A big win!The Lumber Exchange and surrounding area gave us photos even better than we could have dreamed. We are obsessed with the historic but modern look of the exterior, the massive marble staircase, and the towering skyscrapers we captured going on the top floor of the nearby parking garage.Weâd definitely recommend. Many guests told us it was the best wedding theyâd ever been to, and we think this venue had a lot to do with that!
Reviewed on 09-08-2019
We had an amazing experience having our wedding at the Lumber Exchange. My husband and I wanted a Minneapolis venue that was modern but still had some classic beauty. The Fountain Room and River Room is what we ended up renting, and everyone commented on how cool our venue was. The modern brick, huge ceilings, light posts and chandeliers are stunning.We worked with Sara Thomalla throughout the planning process â she was incredible and bent over backwards to answer our questions and accommodate our requests. My husband and I are vegan, and we were thrilled that Lumber Exchange catering was able to meet those needs. Our guests loved the food, and 99% of them are not vegan. A big win!The Lumber Exchange and surrounding area gave us photos even better than we could have dreamed. We are obsessed with the historic but modern look of the exterior, the massive marble staircase, and the towering skyscrapers we captured going on the top floor of the nearby parking garage.Weâd definitely recommend. Many guests told us it was the best wedding theyâd ever been to, and we think this venue had a lot to do with that!
Reviewed on 09-08-2019
Stephanie Korman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-06-2019
The Lumber Exchange was an AMAZING place to have our wedding reception. Sarah T. was a joy to work with in the year leading up to our wedding. All of the staff was super organized; our guests even mentioned how \"on the ball\" everyone looked. We had our wedding in Dylan's and Sawyers on fifth, which I loved. Having the bridal and groom suite was also a huge lifesaver - especially if you want to get away for a quick second. I would HIGHLY recommend having a wedding reception there!!!
Reviewed on 09-07-2019
Wedding Date 29-06-2019
The Lumber Exchange was an AMAZING place to have our wedding reception. Sarah T. was a joy to work with in the year leading up to our wedding. All of the staff was super organized; our guests even mentioned how \"on the ball\" everyone looked. We had our wedding in Dylan's and Sawyers on fifth, which I loved. Having the bridal and groom suite was also a huge lifesaver - especially if you want to get away for a quick second. I would HIGHLY recommend having a wedding reception there!!!
Reviewed on 09-07-2019
Nikki Kang (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-06-2019
So amazingly breathtaking. Our wedding ceremony and reception was in the Fountain Room and we just heard amazing things from all of our guests. We were initially nervous about the parking but it seems as though the Midtown Garage worked well and we were able to buy parking passes for our guests. Loved working with Sara who helped us work through every single one of our details as well as helping us problem solve certain aspects of the day. Would absolutely recommend using the Lumber Exchange for any wedding event if you are okay with the prices. It is beautiful!(Also, the chef was able to work with us to serve a Korean option to our Korean guests. Great working with the chef as well as all of the LE staff, prior to the wedding, on the day, and afterwards.)
Reviewed on 26-06-2019
Wedding Date 16-06-2019
So amazingly breathtaking. Our wedding ceremony and reception was in the Fountain Room and we just heard amazing things from all of our guests. We were initially nervous about the parking but it seems as though the Midtown Garage worked well and we were able to buy parking passes for our guests. Loved working with Sara who helped us work through every single one of our details as well as helping us problem solve certain aspects of the day. Would absolutely recommend using the Lumber Exchange for any wedding event if you are okay with the prices. It is beautiful!(Also, the chef was able to work with us to serve a Korean option to our Korean guests. Great working with the chef as well as all of the LE staff, prior to the wedding, on the day, and afterwards.)
Reviewed on 26-06-2019
Timaria Brach (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-11-2018
We found the Lumber Exchange through a co worker who recommended the space to us and Iâm so glad we found it! We got so many compliments on the aesthetics of the space and loved the beautiful marble staircase that served well for all of the group and family pictures! On top of that Julie did a great job prepping us in the prior weeks to the wedding and Chrishy, Vanessa, and Kenzie did an amazing job day of from setting the tables to, running to CVS for Advil and Gatorade, to making sure the building was the correct temperature. I canât thank them enough for helping my wedding day go smoothly and allowing me to truly enjoy my day!
Reviewed on 20-12-2018
Wedding Date 03-11-2018
We found the Lumber Exchange through a co worker who recommended the space to us and Iâm so glad we found it! We got so many compliments on the aesthetics of the space and loved the beautiful marble staircase that served well for all of the group and family pictures! On top of that Julie did a great job prepping us in the prior weeks to the wedding and Chrishy, Vanessa, and Kenzie did an amazing job day of from setting the tables to, running to CVS for Advil and Gatorade, to making sure the building was the correct temperature. I canât thank them enough for helping my wedding day go smoothly and allowing me to truly enjoy my day!
Reviewed on 20-12-2018
Annemarie Patton (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-10-2018
If you are looking for a venue I don't have any recommendations. If you are looking for THE venue, listen up!From day one after visiting the Lumber Exchange Event Center, Julie and her Team treated me and my husband like royalty. After the tour my husband and I went downstairs to the Pourhouse to have dinner and a couple drinks and to our surprise our tab was covered by Julie and her Team! Can you say over-the-top? We hadn't even told them we wanted to book a date yet!Here are some of the highlights:1. COMPLIMENTARY day of concierge that handles everything from creating a secret stash of appetizers in your bridal suite to sweeping up a dropped drink seconds after it shattered on the dance floor. Allie you are a star!2. I was able to come in the day before the wedding WITHOUT A FEE to decorate. Vanessa met me at the door and carried nearly everything upstairs for us and continued to help us set up. (SIDE NOTE: Vanessa had to get security to handle an overly drunk groomsmen the night of our wedding and it was the calmest, most under-the-radar thing I have ever witnessed. MAD PROPS!)3. I asked hundreds of questions and Julie never failed to answer them and give examples all in the most timely order. She never made me feel bad and encouraged me to come visit the space before final planning steps to help bring my vision to life.4. They respected my budget and weren't pushy. I had a number in mind and at times I was nearly $8k over and they helped me find realistic ways to cut and still have an event for the ages.There aren't enough words to fully encapsulate the experience they created and all the little things that made significant impact on the overall day. I can honestly say nothing went wrong which is in large due to the fact that Julie, Vanessa, and their Teams didn't stop at anything to accommodate me and my family's requests. They were so good, that we are now having an annual party at the Lumber Exchange on our anniversary weekend with our guests!If for nothing other than informational, just meet with them for 30 minutes. And do yourself another favor and go downstairs and get the habanero cheese curds. Your welcome! :)
Reviewed on 06-12-2018
Wedding Date 20-10-2018
If you are looking for a venue I don't have any recommendations. If you are looking for THE venue, listen up!From day one after visiting the Lumber Exchange Event Center, Julie and her Team treated me and my husband like royalty. After the tour my husband and I went downstairs to the Pourhouse to have dinner and a couple drinks and to our surprise our tab was covered by Julie and her Team! Can you say over-the-top? We hadn't even told them we wanted to book a date yet!Here are some of the highlights:1. COMPLIMENTARY day of concierge that handles everything from creating a secret stash of appetizers in your bridal suite to sweeping up a dropped drink seconds after it shattered on the dance floor. Allie you are a star!2. I was able to come in the day before the wedding WITHOUT A FEE to decorate. Vanessa met me at the door and carried nearly everything upstairs for us and continued to help us set up. (SIDE NOTE: Vanessa had to get security to handle an overly drunk groomsmen the night of our wedding and it was the calmest, most under-the-radar thing I have ever witnessed. MAD PROPS!)3. I asked hundreds of questions and Julie never failed to answer them and give examples all in the most timely order. She never made me feel bad and encouraged me to come visit the space before final planning steps to help bring my vision to life.4. They respected my budget and weren't pushy. I had a number in mind and at times I was nearly $8k over and they helped me find realistic ways to cut and still have an event for the ages.There aren't enough words to fully encapsulate the experience they created and all the little things that made significant impact on the overall day. I can honestly say nothing went wrong which is in large due to the fact that Julie, Vanessa, and their Teams didn't stop at anything to accommodate me and my family's requests. They were so good, that we are now having an annual party at the Lumber Exchange on our anniversary weekend with our guests!If for nothing other than informational, just meet with them for 30 minutes. And do yourself another favor and go downstairs and get the habanero cheese curds. Your welcome! :)
Reviewed on 06-12-2018
Maddy Shinn (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-09-2018
The venue is beautiful and my wedding day was perfect. Planning was extremely stressful and I did not feel like anyone listened to what I was saying. This had to do with the fact that my event manager left the company 3 weeks before my wedding and did not keep any of my wedding notes.
Reviewed on 30-11-2018
Wedding Date 21-09-2018
The venue is beautiful and my wedding day was perfect. Planning was extremely stressful and I did not feel like anyone listened to what I was saying. This had to do with the fact that my event manager left the company 3 weeks before my wedding and did not keep any of my wedding notes.
Reviewed on 30-11-2018
Robert M (groom) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-10-2018
Our experience with the venue and the staff was mixed.The good: Venue is beautiful. Nine-story high skylight over the River Room, vintage feel, historic building. Iconic venue for Minneapolis. Food is of reasonable quality and price.The bad: The venue was sold to us as being a good value for the rental fee, together with a full complement of planning and day-of staff. On both of these points the experience fell short.The planning team turned over twice between when we booked the venue and our wedding day. This added unnecessary stress and required a significant amount of planning and preparation on our behalf. Given the turnover it was not surprising that the event staff had some minor misses during the event.Additional charges on small adjustments to the day-of schedule add up quickly. The team promised flexibility in going to their vendors for wines not on the initial wine list and were unable to deliver, resulting in a $22/bottle corking fee for the wine we brought in.We would recommend the venue if you are prepared to fully handle your planning yourself, are comfortable with a middle-of-the-road price, and are prepared to stay strictly on the drink packages they offer you.
Reviewed on 12-11-2018
Wedding Date 13-10-2018
Our experience with the venue and the staff was mixed.The good: Venue is beautiful. Nine-story high skylight over the River Room, vintage feel, historic building. Iconic venue for Minneapolis. Food is of reasonable quality and price.The bad: The venue was sold to us as being a good value for the rental fee, together with a full complement of planning and day-of staff. On both of these points the experience fell short.The planning team turned over twice between when we booked the venue and our wedding day. This added unnecessary stress and required a significant amount of planning and preparation on our behalf. Given the turnover it was not surprising that the event staff had some minor misses during the event.Additional charges on small adjustments to the day-of schedule add up quickly. The team promised flexibility in going to their vendors for wines not on the initial wine list and were unable to deliver, resulting in a $22/bottle corking fee for the wine we brought in.We would recommend the venue if you are prepared to fully handle your planning yourself, are comfortable with a middle-of-the-road price, and are prepared to stay strictly on the drink packages they offer you.
Reviewed on 12-11-2018
Caroline Naslund (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-08-2018
We could not be more happy with our experience with the Lumber Exchange. From the beginning to the end, they were great! We booked the venue about 18 months before our wedding - Throughout the entire time, from the initial tour through the final planning meeting, they were available for questions and follow-up tours and were always accommodating and friendly. Our initial Sales Person left a few months before our wedding and Ashley seamlessly stepped in to take over the planning and didn't miss a beat. When it came to the wedding weekend itself, Abby, Vanessa & Crystal took great care of us, our family and friends while making sure the whole night went off without a hitch. The food was awesome - Not one complaint! Its a beautiful venue run by an efficient team! Thank you thank you!
Reviewed on 28-10-2018
Wedding Date 25-08-2018
We could not be more happy with our experience with the Lumber Exchange. From the beginning to the end, they were great! We booked the venue about 18 months before our wedding - Throughout the entire time, from the initial tour through the final planning meeting, they were available for questions and follow-up tours and were always accommodating and friendly. Our initial Sales Person left a few months before our wedding and Ashley seamlessly stepped in to take over the planning and didn't miss a beat. When it came to the wedding weekend itself, Abby, Vanessa & Crystal took great care of us, our family and friends while making sure the whole night went off without a hitch. The food was awesome - Not one complaint! Its a beautiful venue run by an efficient team! Thank you thank you!
Reviewed on 28-10-2018
Kriti Kumar (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-08-2018
We had mixed reviews about our wedding at the LX; we got married in the fountain room & the room was beautiful and our day was beautiful! It had long ceilings and beautiful exposed bricks. We had our ceremony & reception in the same room & I was nervous about the room flip but the LX along with our floral decor did an amazing job doing the flip; we had several meetings with Julie B. and she was good in getting us the information we needed however, as we got a month before the wedding, we found out that our chef quit- which sucked b/c he was going to be cooking our Indian cuisine. The part that was unfortunate was that it felt like we were lied to about our chef until they couldn't answer our questions; the LX offered to cater in food from a restaurant which was great; they even offered to do a tasting with the restaurant but we didn't end up having our tasting until a few days before the wedding & had to finalize our menu in the same day; we had to re-iterate so many times that we wanted there to be enough food- but in the end, we still ran out of the vegetables; during dinner, my dad had to re-iterate to the staff several times during dinner that the food was running out and to re-fill the food. On a positive not, Chrissy was amazing & super helpful. She got everything & anything we needed and was super awesome; we ended up having an amazing day overall however the stress leading up the wedding and that my dad took during dinner was unfortunate b/c we were having a great experience at the beginning of our planning. Overall, the space was gorgeous and there are great people working there but the little things that went wrong ended up stressing us quite a bit.
Reviewed on 26-10-2018
Wedding Date 17-08-2018
We had mixed reviews about our wedding at the LX; we got married in the fountain room & the room was beautiful and our day was beautiful! It had long ceilings and beautiful exposed bricks. We had our ceremony & reception in the same room & I was nervous about the room flip but the LX along with our floral decor did an amazing job doing the flip; we had several meetings with Julie B. and she was good in getting us the information we needed however, as we got a month before the wedding, we found out that our chef quit- which sucked b/c he was going to be cooking our Indian cuisine. The part that was unfortunate was that it felt like we were lied to about our chef until they couldn't answer our questions; the LX offered to cater in food from a restaurant which was great; they even offered to do a tasting with the restaurant but we didn't end up having our tasting until a few days before the wedding & had to finalize our menu in the same day; we had to re-iterate so many times that we wanted there to be enough food- but in the end, we still ran out of the vegetables; during dinner, my dad had to re-iterate to the staff several times during dinner that the food was running out and to re-fill the food. On a positive not, Chrissy was amazing & super helpful. She got everything & anything we needed and was super awesome; we ended up having an amazing day overall however the stress leading up the wedding and that my dad took during dinner was unfortunate b/c we were having a great experience at the beginning of our planning. Overall, the space was gorgeous and there are great people working there but the little things that went wrong ended up stressing us quite a bit.
Reviewed on 26-10-2018
Katie B. (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-10-2018
Our experience with the Lumber Exchange wasâŚmixed. We signed with this venue February of 2017 and got married October 6th, 2018. In that time, we lost the venue coordinator that we signed with, and then ONE MONTH before our wedding we lost our second venue coordinator. Iâve worked in customer serving roles my whole adult life- I completely understand that things happen, but I also fully believe the way an organization responds to challenges is the most revealing. The Lumber Exchange did not respond well at all. When we pointed out that our second coordinator (hereby knowns as Ashley M.) was extremely unorganized and MADE THINGS UP in our meetings, the management team had the audacity to blame my husband and me for the confusion. Poor employees are one thing, but not taking responsibility and BLAMING your customer is an entirely different ball game. I will say that Julie B. (our third coordinator), along with Chrishy, Kenzie, and Vanessa (our day of contacts) really stepped up and picked up the slack management and Ashley M. left behind. In the end, my day was beautiful, but I cannot in good conscience recommend them to another bride. The heartache and stress I went through is absolutely NOT worth it.
Reviewed on 11-10-2018
Wedding Date 06-10-2018
Our experience with the Lumber Exchange wasâŚmixed. We signed with this venue February of 2017 and got married October 6th, 2018. In that time, we lost the venue coordinator that we signed with, and then ONE MONTH before our wedding we lost our second venue coordinator. Iâve worked in customer serving roles my whole adult life- I completely understand that things happen, but I also fully believe the way an organization responds to challenges is the most revealing. The Lumber Exchange did not respond well at all. When we pointed out that our second coordinator (hereby knowns as Ashley M.) was extremely unorganized and MADE THINGS UP in our meetings, the management team had the audacity to blame my husband and me for the confusion. Poor employees are one thing, but not taking responsibility and BLAMING your customer is an entirely different ball game. I will say that Julie B. (our third coordinator), along with Chrishy, Kenzie, and Vanessa (our day of contacts) really stepped up and picked up the slack management and Ashley M. left behind. In the end, my day was beautiful, but I cannot in good conscience recommend them to another bride. The heartache and stress I went through is absolutely NOT worth it.
Reviewed on 11-10-2018
Maria Justen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-09-2018
Julie was so amazing with helping us plan our details for the big day! She was always so helpful and calm through the entire process and kept us on track. We loved working with the Lumber Exchange staff! Plus itâs a beautiful venue! Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 18-09-2018
Wedding Date 08-09-2018
Julie was so amazing with helping us plan our details for the big day! She was always so helpful and calm through the entire process and kept us on track. We loved working with the Lumber Exchange staff! Plus itâs a beautiful venue! Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 18-09-2018
Kathy Kotoski (guest) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-08-2018
I attended a wedding here a few weeks ago. The service was disorganized and unprofessional and much of the food was just plain inedible. Steaks were nearly raw and potatos were not cooked through. Nice venue not worth the price.
Reviewed on 14-09-2018
Wedding Date 18-08-2018
I attended a wedding here a few weeks ago. The service was disorganized and unprofessional and much of the food was just plain inedible. Steaks were nearly raw and potatos were not cooked through. Nice venue not worth the price.
Reviewed on 14-09-2018
Jennalyn Walbolt (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-08-2018
Staff were amazing & if things happened (such as cancellations, financial issues, etc.) they were willing to work w/ u which was amazing! Howev, be warned that the planner u basically sit down w/ & are in contact w/ for over 1.5yrs of planning, is NOT the same as the coordinator THE DAY OF! Set backs happened such as Ceremony set-up was not done at the designated time we were promised, videos/tvs were not working or available day of, uplighting was not set up when told they were going to & not the right color, & guests were randomly roaming in when i clearly had asked for them to be blocked off till the designated time i set for them to come in! (Paid extra for security to make sure this didnt happen...&...it did.) That was only some of the ceremony issues we faced, much happened during the reception such as moving my centerpieces for my ceremony into my bridal suite even tho i distinctively told them they were the same centerpieces going to be used for our reception...in my bridal gown tell me why was I pushing a cart filled w/ centerpieces in the middle of my guestsâ cocktail hour...i had guests yellin at me âWHY ARE YOU DOIN THAT?!â Horrible...Nother mishap was i spent over $200 on giveaways which for some reason a server decided to clear them all, even if there were guests still sitting at the tables, nearly half my guests who left early, were complaining how they didnt get a giveaway cuz a server took them away...i can understand if the table was completely empty all night due to âno showsâ so u want to âclean as u goâ since staff are there late (rented the venue till 1am) but COMMON SENSE!!! If guests are still there dont clear things that are clearly for them which my bridal team & I took the time to place each âgiveawayâ on each place setting (135 guests) cuz the place refused to help us set up during the room flip due to it not being their responsibility...regardless if u see a bride stressing & u arent doing anything...its called common courtesy? Nother thing we were told smoke machines were OK, so we bought 2 being it was practically the same $$ as rentin them so we figured, might as well buy them! In the end, we didnt have a chance to even really use them cuz LX was afraid it was going to set off the alarm system. Weâve seen pictures where that place was smoked up for even bigger events, & well we were just disappointed that several of the things i took time & money to plan out with our wedding planner (julie was great!) were not sought out through cuz the day of coordinators were completely different. Nother thing, if u have guests who have severe allergies, get a distinct full ingredient list of menu items u plan on ordering. LX does NOT provide a menu w/ a list of major ingredients for each menu item, so my aunt who has crohnâs disease couldnt eat anything that was available other than chicken fingers. Also get ur dressing on the side for salads. All the food is pre-made/prepped in advance so things will come out soggy or overly cooked sitting in plates covered in plastic domes. Also if u think u want to rent out the alibi/pourhouse in addition to your ceremony/reception, DONT, completely waste of time/money. I did a seperate cocktail hour for my wedding party in the alibi & barely anybody had the time or knowledge to go down there. Security gaurds were either playing on their phones or completely useless. Dont order extra to help âguideâ guests. They wont. Overall, IM MARRIED! & in the end everyone enjoyed our wedding!
Reviewed on 28-08-2018
Wedding Date 12-08-2018
Staff were amazing & if things happened (such as cancellations, financial issues, etc.) they were willing to work w/ u which was amazing! Howev, be warned that the planner u basically sit down w/ & are in contact w/ for over 1.5yrs of planning, is NOT the same as the coordinator THE DAY OF! Set backs happened such as Ceremony set-up was not done at the designated time we were promised, videos/tvs were not working or available day of, uplighting was not set up when told they were going to & not the right color, & guests were randomly roaming in when i clearly had asked for them to be blocked off till the designated time i set for them to come in! (Paid extra for security to make sure this didnt happen...&...it did.) That was only some of the ceremony issues we faced, much happened during the reception such as moving my centerpieces for my ceremony into my bridal suite even tho i distinctively told them they were the same centerpieces going to be used for our reception...in my bridal gown tell me why was I pushing a cart filled w/ centerpieces in the middle of my guestsâ cocktail hour...i had guests yellin at me âWHY ARE YOU DOIN THAT?!â Horrible...Nother mishap was i spent over $200 on giveaways which for some reason a server decided to clear them all, even if there were guests still sitting at the tables, nearly half my guests who left early, were complaining how they didnt get a giveaway cuz a server took them away...i can understand if the table was completely empty all night due to âno showsâ so u want to âclean as u goâ since staff are there late (rented the venue till 1am) but COMMON SENSE!!! If guests are still there dont clear things that are clearly for them which my bridal team & I took the time to place each âgiveawayâ on each place setting (135 guests) cuz the place refused to help us set up during the room flip due to it not being their responsibility...regardless if u see a bride stressing & u arent doing anything...its called common courtesy? Nother thing we were told smoke machines were OK, so we bought 2 being it was practically the same $$ as rentin them so we figured, might as well buy them! In the end, we didnt have a chance to even really use them cuz LX was afraid it was going to set off the alarm system. Weâve seen pictures where that place was smoked up for even bigger events, & well we were just disappointed that several of the things i took time & money to plan out with our wedding planner (julie was great!) were not sought out through cuz the day of coordinators were completely different. Nother thing, if u have guests who have severe allergies, get a distinct full ingredient list of menu items u plan on ordering. LX does NOT provide a menu w/ a list of major ingredients for each menu item, so my aunt who has crohnâs disease couldnt eat anything that was available other than chicken fingers. Also get ur dressing on the side for salads. All the food is pre-made/prepped in advance so things will come out soggy or overly cooked sitting in plates covered in plastic domes. Also if u think u want to rent out the alibi/pourhouse in addition to your ceremony/reception, DONT, completely waste of time/money. I did a seperate cocktail hour for my wedding party in the alibi & barely anybody had the time or knowledge to go down there. Security gaurds were either playing on their phones or completely useless. Dont order extra to help âguideâ guests. They wont. Overall, IM MARRIED! & in the end everyone enjoyed our wedding!
Reviewed on 28-08-2018
Danielle Lee (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-08-2018
The Lumber Exchange did an amazing job of taking care of every little detail in order to make our wedding perfect! The staff was attentive and helpful and knew the appropriate times to discuss items with us on the day of. They were super helpful in the planning stages and kept on top of everything that needed to be done in a timely manner. We received tons of complements on how beautiful the venue was and we had minimal dĂŠcor, it looks beautiful the way it is. The food was amazing and the service was awesome. I am so happy we went with the Lumber Exchange and would definitely recommend them to any of our friends!
Reviewed on 18-08-2018
Wedding Date 11-08-2018
The Lumber Exchange did an amazing job of taking care of every little detail in order to make our wedding perfect! The staff was attentive and helpful and knew the appropriate times to discuss items with us on the day of. They were super helpful in the planning stages and kept on top of everything that needed to be done in a timely manner. We received tons of complements on how beautiful the venue was and we had minimal dĂŠcor, it looks beautiful the way it is. The food was amazing and the service was awesome. I am so happy we went with the Lumber Exchange and would definitely recommend them to any of our friends!
Reviewed on 18-08-2018
Meghan Walsh (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-07-2018
We absolutely loved everything about our wedding at LX. Our ceremony and reception were in Sawyers and the cocktail hour was in Dylan's. The space is already so beautiful that minimal decorations were required (huge plus for us) and the entire room is surrounded by windows so you get a lot of natural lighting and are surrounded by the downtown city lights at night. The bride and groom suites were stunning and perfect places to hang out in when getting ready. You have access to the venue and suites for a full 12 hours included in the price, which is longer than a lot of the other venues I looked at. It was just such an incredibly beautiful place to get married and our guests had such an amazing time dancing and partying it up. And I cannot say enough great things about the staff! Ashley and Mimi were absolutely awesome in helping me plan every step of the way. It was really comforting to work with people who were as invested in and excited about our wedding as we were. I also want to give a shout-out to our day-of concierge (included in the price!) Abby. Anytime we needed something, she was there and played a huge role in helping the day run so smoothly. Also thanks to Chrishy and the closing day-of manager, Crystal. We felt that the whole wedding weekend from the rehearsal to the day of just ran so smoothly, and if anything went wrong we had not a clue! We would 100% recommend this venue to any couple that is looking to have an elegant downtown Minneapolis wedding in a historic building unique to this city. A huge bonus was the fact that there are so many different spaces in the building and in the nearby surrounding areas of downtown for photos with our wedding party. We had so much fun with our photographers. It was a day we will never forget. Thank you Lumber Exchange! Cheers!
Reviewed on 07-08-2018
Wedding Date 21-07-2018
We absolutely loved everything about our wedding at LX. Our ceremony and reception were in Sawyers and the cocktail hour was in Dylan's. The space is already so beautiful that minimal decorations were required (huge plus for us) and the entire room is surrounded by windows so you get a lot of natural lighting and are surrounded by the downtown city lights at night. The bride and groom suites were stunning and perfect places to hang out in when getting ready. You have access to the venue and suites for a full 12 hours included in the price, which is longer than a lot of the other venues I looked at. It was just such an incredibly beautiful place to get married and our guests had such an amazing time dancing and partying it up. And I cannot say enough great things about the staff! Ashley and Mimi were absolutely awesome in helping me plan every step of the way. It was really comforting to work with people who were as invested in and excited about our wedding as we were. I also want to give a shout-out to our day-of concierge (included in the price!) Abby. Anytime we needed something, she was there and played a huge role in helping the day run so smoothly. Also thanks to Chrishy and the closing day-of manager, Crystal. We felt that the whole wedding weekend from the rehearsal to the day of just ran so smoothly, and if anything went wrong we had not a clue! We would 100% recommend this venue to any couple that is looking to have an elegant downtown Minneapolis wedding in a historic building unique to this city. A huge bonus was the fact that there are so many different spaces in the building and in the nearby surrounding areas of downtown for photos with our wedding party. We had so much fun with our photographers. It was a day we will never forget. Thank you Lumber Exchange! Cheers!
Reviewed on 07-08-2018
Lauren Swarts (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-03-2018
I had my wedding at the lumber exchange in March of this year and everything went perfectly! We met with our coordinator a couple weeks before the wedding to finalize all the details. They have a great questionnaire that covers all the details that I didn't even think of (and I am super detailed) so it was so nice to go over that. The food was amazing!! All the guests said that is was some of the best wedding meals they have ever had. On the big day, the only question that came up was if we wanted to add more wine and beer to the bar. Otherwise, I couldn't have asked for a more smooth day! Thank you LX for make everything go smoothly!
Reviewed on 02-08-2018
Wedding Date 31-03-2018
I had my wedding at the lumber exchange in March of this year and everything went perfectly! We met with our coordinator a couple weeks before the wedding to finalize all the details. They have a great questionnaire that covers all the details that I didn't even think of (and I am super detailed) so it was so nice to go over that. The food was amazing!! All the guests said that is was some of the best wedding meals they have ever had. On the big day, the only question that came up was if we wanted to add more wine and beer to the bar. Otherwise, I couldn't have asked for a more smooth day! Thank you LX for make everything go smoothly!
Reviewed on 02-08-2018
alex liedl (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-05-2018
We had our wedding reception in the Fountain Room at the Lumber Exchange building in May 2018 and absolutely loved it. I have to admit, shortly after signing our contract, there was a lot of resource turnover and limited communication which made us really nervous with the choice we made, and we worried how it would all work out. We could tell the staff probably has too much on their plates to keep details straight from one event to the next so we would advise other couples to take good notes, ask questions, and follow up. In the end, the day was perfect - Ashley, Kenzie, Mimi, & Chrishy pulled everything off and if something went wrong, we didnât know about it (& didnât want to know about it :) ).Ashley stepped up when we needed her to amongst all the resource turnover and was very responsive, answered all of my questions, and was fun to work with. All of the staff we worked with in the few months/weeks/days leading up to the wedding were accommodating, friendly, and helpful. Our guests loved the food, though we do recommend having a private tasting - we were not impressed with the group tasting. Also, if youâre creating a budget based off of an agreed-upon LX menu, be sure to keep a copy as prices will likely fluctuate between contract signing and menu finalizing. The staff honored the original pricing our budget was based on.The venue itself is gorgeous and needs very little additional decoration. We had a cocktail hour in the River Room and the flow of the space worked very well for our group.
Reviewed on 07-07-2018
Wedding Date 12-05-2018
We had our wedding reception in the Fountain Room at the Lumber Exchange building in May 2018 and absolutely loved it. I have to admit, shortly after signing our contract, there was a lot of resource turnover and limited communication which made us really nervous with the choice we made, and we worried how it would all work out. We could tell the staff probably has too much on their plates to keep details straight from one event to the next so we would advise other couples to take good notes, ask questions, and follow up. In the end, the day was perfect - Ashley, Kenzie, Mimi, & Chrishy pulled everything off and if something went wrong, we didnât know about it (& didnât want to know about it :) ).Ashley stepped up when we needed her to amongst all the resource turnover and was very responsive, answered all of my questions, and was fun to work with. All of the staff we worked with in the few months/weeks/days leading up to the wedding were accommodating, friendly, and helpful. Our guests loved the food, though we do recommend having a private tasting - we were not impressed with the group tasting. Also, if youâre creating a budget based off of an agreed-upon LX menu, be sure to keep a copy as prices will likely fluctuate between contract signing and menu finalizing. The staff honored the original pricing our budget was based on.The venue itself is gorgeous and needs very little additional decoration. We had a cocktail hour in the River Room and the flow of the space worked very well for our group.
Reviewed on 07-07-2018
Ashten Fleck (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-08-2019
The Fountain Room at the Lumber Exchange was beautiful! You could tell it was newly remodeled! The wedding was perfect in every way! Not to mention the staff... super attentive but never in the way. Personable and ready to help whenever needed, as the MOH I felt like I had an assistant for the little things! Totally recommended as a wedding venue, or a venue for any event really!
Reviewed on 27-06-2018
Wedding Date 27-08-2019
The Fountain Room at the Lumber Exchange was beautiful! You could tell it was newly remodeled! The wedding was perfect in every way! Not to mention the staff... super attentive but never in the way. Personable and ready to help whenever needed, as the MOH I felt like I had an assistant for the little things! Totally recommended as a wedding venue, or a venue for any event really!
Reviewed on 27-06-2018
Amelia McGee (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-06-2018
Just to give you a background about myself: I am a very easy-to-please bride. I don't need extravagant decor or anything fancy. If you need to communicate every little thing and are very particular; DO NOT choose this venue. The Pros: The venue is gorgeous. It's hard to complain about the beautiful decor and the historical beauty of the event center which is definitely what ultimately got me to sign on the venue. They are also very flexible which was awesome because we wanted Indian food and had to choose an outside cater (something surprisingly hard to find). The Cons: The staff is really nice but very very unorganized which caused quite a few issues on the day of. We ordered certain bottles of wine (and were charged $600 for them) and never received them; they claimed they didn't know. For some odd reason, the day-of coordinator told my DJ that there would be no music when my parents walked down the aisle even though we rehearsed with music, the officiant and myself both told her we wanted music; I have no idea why she would inform my DJ of false information. It made for an awkward start to the ceremony. Communicating with the venue beforehand was also very challenging. They would pick and choose which emails they would respond to and would often give incorrect information. For example, I was told that I would receive the venue layout and a map of how they would set up the space beforehand and I never did (which caused some issues with the ceremony and music; people couldn't hear or see the ceremony). I was told that renting an arch from them would be $50 but was charged $200, etc. It was very frustrating. I think a lot of it has to do with the fact you have way too many people managing, directing, etc the wedding. I was in communication with 5 different people in the span of 1.5 months because people either quit, were on leave or that's just how they ran the business. The venue is the king of \"Nickel and Dime-ing\". They tell you what you want to hear then charge an outrageous amount for things you would think would be included. For example, in non-western culture, it's customary to have finger bowls at wedding. It's literally a plastic bowl filled with water that you can throw away after and the venue would charge $300 to place the bowls on the table. I even would look at the receipt and notice things we never once requested, were charged on the receipt; so you have to be very mindful of your receipt. Now this could be normal wedding venue behavior but just a warning, it is quite the opposite of the friendly Mom and Pop owned venue. You felt very much like a number they try to suck money out of. Our wedding was perfect because it was OUR wedding however, if I would go back, I would have never chosen this venue.
Reviewed on 18-06-2018
Wedding Date 15-06-2018
Just to give you a background about myself: I am a very easy-to-please bride. I don't need extravagant decor or anything fancy. If you need to communicate every little thing and are very particular; DO NOT choose this venue. The Pros: The venue is gorgeous. It's hard to complain about the beautiful decor and the historical beauty of the event center which is definitely what ultimately got me to sign on the venue. They are also very flexible which was awesome because we wanted Indian food and had to choose an outside cater (something surprisingly hard to find). The Cons: The staff is really nice but very very unorganized which caused quite a few issues on the day of. We ordered certain bottles of wine (and were charged $600 for them) and never received them; they claimed they didn't know. For some odd reason, the day-of coordinator told my DJ that there would be no music when my parents walked down the aisle even though we rehearsed with music, the officiant and myself both told her we wanted music; I have no idea why she would inform my DJ of false information. It made for an awkward start to the ceremony. Communicating with the venue beforehand was also very challenging. They would pick and choose which emails they would respond to and would often give incorrect information. For example, I was told that I would receive the venue layout and a map of how they would set up the space beforehand and I never did (which caused some issues with the ceremony and music; people couldn't hear or see the ceremony). I was told that renting an arch from them would be $50 but was charged $200, etc. It was very frustrating. I think a lot of it has to do with the fact you have way too many people managing, directing, etc the wedding. I was in communication with 5 different people in the span of 1.5 months because people either quit, were on leave or that's just how they ran the business. The venue is the king of \"Nickel and Dime-ing\". They tell you what you want to hear then charge an outrageous amount for things you would think would be included. For example, in non-western culture, it's customary to have finger bowls at wedding. It's literally a plastic bowl filled with water that you can throw away after and the venue would charge $300 to place the bowls on the table. I even would look at the receipt and notice things we never once requested, were charged on the receipt; so you have to be very mindful of your receipt. Now this could be normal wedding venue behavior but just a warning, it is quite the opposite of the friendly Mom and Pop owned venue. You felt very much like a number they try to suck money out of. Our wedding was perfect because it was OUR wedding however, if I would go back, I would have never chosen this venue.
Reviewed on 18-06-2018
Ashley Stoffel (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-05-2018
So many great things! The LX building is gorgeous with a fantastic view. So many fun places to take pictures and such a fun atmosphere. The staff was very quick with communication through the whole process. The downfall was definitely the service of dinner however. I would. It recommend having a wedding of more than 150 in the Sawyers room. Everything else went really well.
Reviewed on 31-05-2018
Wedding Date 19-05-2018
So many great things! The LX building is gorgeous with a fantastic view. So many fun places to take pictures and such a fun atmosphere. The staff was very quick with communication through the whole process. The downfall was definitely the service of dinner however. I would. It recommend having a wedding of more than 150 in the Sawyers room. Everything else went really well.
Reviewed on 31-05-2018
Danielle Rivard (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-04-2018
We received so many complements on the venue space! We thought it was perfect for us as the space is beautiful and elegant without having to add a lot of extras! Ashley was great from start to finish, quick to respond to emails, always remembered who we were, and even small details about our day! The day of coordinator, Mimi, was super energetic and didn't think twice before lending a hand! The food was super tasty and they had a lot of options so that we were able to customize a meal for everyone!Wonderful space, great atmosphere, great food, and most of all a fantastic experience!
Reviewed on 02-05-2018
Wedding Date 27-04-2018
We received so many complements on the venue space! We thought it was perfect for us as the space is beautiful and elegant without having to add a lot of extras! Ashley was great from start to finish, quick to respond to emails, always remembered who we were, and even small details about our day! The day of coordinator, Mimi, was super energetic and didn't think twice before lending a hand! The food was super tasty and they had a lot of options so that we were able to customize a meal for everyone!Wonderful space, great atmosphere, great food, and most of all a fantastic experience!
Reviewed on 02-05-2018
Caley Oquist (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-03-2018
When my then fiance and I were looking for a venue, we had a very tight budget. I had really liked this place online, but wasn't sure if we could afford it. I emailed the venue back and said I didn't think it would work out, and instead of an \"I hope you find your place\" they emailed back and said \"we will work with your budget because if this is where you see yourself getting married, that's all that matters!\" Which was a HUGE relief because when we saw this venue in person we both completely fell in love. Knowing I was working with people who cared about my wedding and not just the money was amazing and not the normal. From our initial email, to saying goodbye after my wedding- the ladies at this venue were absolutely everything a bride (and groom) could need. We were married in the Sawyers room, which is so intimate and perfect for what we wanted! The chef made our requested meals with no hesitations, they set up the decor exactly how I envisioned, and made my dream wedding a reality. I would recommend this place to any bride/groom anywhere. This venue was PERFECT for what we were looking for, the food was exceptional, the attention to detail from the staff took the stress off me, and not to mention I have never been told \"you are so beautiful\" so much in my life than by the ladies that helped make my pinterest dream wedding a reality. The best part was my now husband who made it clear didn't really care much about the venue- was in awe at how perfect this place was and keeps talking about how much he loved our wedding and that has so much to do with the venue and the setting of the Lumber Exchange! All our guests adored the place and thought the entire night was organized, intimate, beautiful, smooth and flawless and it had everything to do with the coordinators I worked with and the venue! Thank you so much for all you have done and for helping our first day of forever be so magical.
Reviewed on 06-04-2018
Wedding Date 24-03-2018
When my then fiance and I were looking for a venue, we had a very tight budget. I had really liked this place online, but wasn't sure if we could afford it. I emailed the venue back and said I didn't think it would work out, and instead of an \"I hope you find your place\" they emailed back and said \"we will work with your budget because if this is where you see yourself getting married, that's all that matters!\" Which was a HUGE relief because when we saw this venue in person we both completely fell in love. Knowing I was working with people who cared about my wedding and not just the money was amazing and not the normal. From our initial email, to saying goodbye after my wedding- the ladies at this venue were absolutely everything a bride (and groom) could need. We were married in the Sawyers room, which is so intimate and perfect for what we wanted! The chef made our requested meals with no hesitations, they set up the decor exactly how I envisioned, and made my dream wedding a reality. I would recommend this place to any bride/groom anywhere. This venue was PERFECT for what we were looking for, the food was exceptional, the attention to detail from the staff took the stress off me, and not to mention I have never been told \"you are so beautiful\" so much in my life than by the ladies that helped make my pinterest dream wedding a reality. The best part was my now husband who made it clear didn't really care much about the venue- was in awe at how perfect this place was and keeps talking about how much he loved our wedding and that has so much to do with the venue and the setting of the Lumber Exchange! All our guests adored the place and thought the entire night was organized, intimate, beautiful, smooth and flawless and it had everything to do with the coordinators I worked with and the venue! Thank you so much for all you have done and for helping our first day of forever be so magical.
Reviewed on 06-04-2018
Tim Carlquist (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-05-2019
A huge THANK YOU to Barb & Chrishy and the entire team at the Lumber Exchange Event Center. We had a wonderful wedding experience - no angst or anxiety that you see with so many other weddings. Everyone that I had the pleasure of interacting with was professional (as well as fun when it was time to let the hair down). The entire staff really took care of FOTB (That's me) and I could not have been happier for my daughter on her big day. I really recommend reaching out to Barb and her team for your special day. Thank you so much for an incredible evening!
Reviewed on 31-03-2018
Wedding Date 31-05-2019
A huge THANK YOU to Barb & Chrishy and the entire team at the Lumber Exchange Event Center. We had a wonderful wedding experience - no angst or anxiety that you see with so many other weddings. Everyone that I had the pleasure of interacting with was professional (as well as fun when it was time to let the hair down). The entire staff really took care of FOTB (That's me) and I could not have been happier for my daughter on her big day. I really recommend reaching out to Barb and her team for your special day. Thank you so much for an incredible evening!
Reviewed on 31-03-2018
Cambrie Williams (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-03-2018
I donât even know where to start- my big day was perfect! The food was incredible, both in taste and presentation. The day of and planning was super stress free and organized as well- I loved my event team!I was really impressed by the staff in that they werenât only incredibly accommodating and helpful to me and my husband, but also my guests! Iâve received many texts from friends and family raving about venue- Iâm so glad I got to it before anyone else in my circle!Ps love the photo opps with the exposed brick walls, cocktail furniture and natural lighting! My photographers loved those as well and I canât wait to see my photos!!
Reviewed on 28-03-2018
Wedding Date 10-03-2018
I donât even know where to start- my big day was perfect! The food was incredible, both in taste and presentation. The day of and planning was super stress free and organized as well- I loved my event team!I was really impressed by the staff in that they werenât only incredibly accommodating and helpful to me and my husband, but also my guests! Iâve received many texts from friends and family raving about venue- Iâm so glad I got to it before anyone else in my circle!Ps love the photo opps with the exposed brick walls, cocktail furniture and natural lighting! My photographers loved those as well and I canât wait to see my photos!!
Reviewed on 28-03-2018
Chelsey Oosterhuis (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-02-2018
Loved having our wedding here and we got so many compliments on our venue from guests. It was great to be able to do everything in one place. Food was great and everything went smoothly throughout the day.
Reviewed on 14-03-2018
Wedding Date 10-02-2018
Loved having our wedding here and we got so many compliments on our venue from guests. It was great to be able to do everything in one place. Food was great and everything went smoothly throughout the day.
Reviewed on 14-03-2018
Faith Brueggemeier (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-12-2017
We had our winter wedding on December 16, 2017 and it was more amazing than we could have dreamed. Our ceremony and reception took place in the breathtaking Fountain Room. It was PERFECT! The space has such a wow factor and everyone loved it. Our experience with the staff was exceptional. We met with Hannah and Julie to set our details and they were so helpful from beginning to end. Chrishy was our concierge for our wedding day and she was also amazing. The staff is so accommodating and on top of every little detail! We would not have done anything differently, our day was outstanding from beginning to end. We highly recommend this venue site for a wedding!
Reviewed on 27-12-2017
Wedding Date 16-12-2017
We had our winter wedding on December 16, 2017 and it was more amazing than we could have dreamed. Our ceremony and reception took place in the breathtaking Fountain Room. It was PERFECT! The space has such a wow factor and everyone loved it. Our experience with the staff was exceptional. We met with Hannah and Julie to set our details and they were so helpful from beginning to end. Chrishy was our concierge for our wedding day and she was also amazing. The staff is so accommodating and on top of every little detail! We would not have done anything differently, our day was outstanding from beginning to end. We highly recommend this venue site for a wedding!
Reviewed on 27-12-2017
Megan Stavros (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-09-2017
My husband and I got married at Sawyers on 5th at the Lumber Exchange and used the Dylan room for our cocktail hour. When we first saw Sawyers on 5th and the Dylan room it was under complete renovation, but Barb sold us on the vision of the future design. Additionally, the beautiful brick of the original building and the floor to ceiling windows spoke for themselves. We experienced some turnover within the staff during our process which made it a bit difficult in the planning, especially because we were planning from out of state, but they were always able to meet our requests. On the day of the wedding, the LX staff did a great job not only with making sure the groom and I were relaxed and comfortable, but helping with all of the setup and coordination of vendors. Our day of coordinator, Chrishy, made a point to meet with my at the beginning of the day to receive a rundown of all the action items to be completed and went over what the entire day would look like so we would stay on track. Chrishy did a great job in making sure my groom and I had no worries. The venue itself is beautiful, the staff helps the day of to make sure everything runs smoothly, and the chef does a great job with the food and making any necessary accommodations. I would recommend the Lumber Exchange Event Center to any bride thinking about getting married in Minneapolis. Thanks for an amazing night to remember LX!
Reviewed on 03-12-2017
Wedding Date 29-09-2017
My husband and I got married at Sawyers on 5th at the Lumber Exchange and used the Dylan room for our cocktail hour. When we first saw Sawyers on 5th and the Dylan room it was under complete renovation, but Barb sold us on the vision of the future design. Additionally, the beautiful brick of the original building and the floor to ceiling windows spoke for themselves. We experienced some turnover within the staff during our process which made it a bit difficult in the planning, especially because we were planning from out of state, but they were always able to meet our requests. On the day of the wedding, the LX staff did a great job not only with making sure the groom and I were relaxed and comfortable, but helping with all of the setup and coordination of vendors. Our day of coordinator, Chrishy, made a point to meet with my at the beginning of the day to receive a rundown of all the action items to be completed and went over what the entire day would look like so we would stay on track. Chrishy did a great job in making sure my groom and I had no worries. The venue itself is beautiful, the staff helps the day of to make sure everything runs smoothly, and the chef does a great job with the food and making any necessary accommodations. I would recommend the Lumber Exchange Event Center to any bride thinking about getting married in Minneapolis. Thanks for an amazing night to remember LX!
Reviewed on 03-12-2017
Margo Hodapp (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-11-2017
We highly recommend the Lumber Exchange Center for your wedding! We had a small ceremony in the Fountain Room, followed by a cocktail hour and dinner in the River Room, then a large reception in the Fountain Room. It was beautiful! Many of our guests have told us it was the most fun wedding they have ever attended. The food was delicious. It can be a bit confusing having so many different people in so many different roles, but they are all very friendly and accommodating, which was great since we had very specific ideas on set up and details. Chrishy, Vanessa and Kenzie were extremely helpful and professional.
Reviewed on 24-11-2017
Wedding Date 03-11-2017
We highly recommend the Lumber Exchange Center for your wedding! We had a small ceremony in the Fountain Room, followed by a cocktail hour and dinner in the River Room, then a large reception in the Fountain Room. It was beautiful! Many of our guests have told us it was the most fun wedding they have ever attended. The food was delicious. It can be a bit confusing having so many different people in so many different roles, but they are all very friendly and accommodating, which was great since we had very specific ideas on set up and details. Chrishy, Vanessa and Kenzie were extremely helpful and professional.
Reviewed on 24-11-2017
Stephanie Tholo (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-11-2017
This space is incredible! We received so many compliments on how beautiful everything was an how smoothly everything ran. The food was great and they were even able to accommodate a vegan recipe that I found online for the same cost as our other food options. The only thing I was not impressed with was our day of event planner. While she was responsive to our emails and calls, when we went to our rehearsal she was not as helpful in coordinating as I had anticipated which made me a little nervous for the actual day. I assume that she was very involved behind the scene the day of the wedding but I never actually saw her. However, they offer a lot of other people to support you and I cannot say enough good things about our day of concierge. She was so organized and on top of everything. She made me feel so at ease and the day was flawless. The closer and security people were also so friendly and helpful. The fact that they include these people in the cost of the venue is such a bonus. I would definitely recommend the Lumber Exchange to anyone looking for a Minneapolis venue.
Reviewed on 19-11-2017
Wedding Date 04-11-2017
This space is incredible! We received so many compliments on how beautiful everything was an how smoothly everything ran. The food was great and they were even able to accommodate a vegan recipe that I found online for the same cost as our other food options. The only thing I was not impressed with was our day of event planner. While she was responsive to our emails and calls, when we went to our rehearsal she was not as helpful in coordinating as I had anticipated which made me a little nervous for the actual day. I assume that she was very involved behind the scene the day of the wedding but I never actually saw her. However, they offer a lot of other people to support you and I cannot say enough good things about our day of concierge. She was so organized and on top of everything. She made me feel so at ease and the day was flawless. The closer and security people were also so friendly and helpful. The fact that they include these people in the cost of the venue is such a bonus. I would definitely recommend the Lumber Exchange to anyone looking for a Minneapolis venue.
Reviewed on 19-11-2017
Shelby Durland (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-10-2017
There are not enough words to express the love I have for the lumber exchange building. We had our wedding in the fountain room and it was spectacular. The entire staff was so helpful and made me feel like we were all best friends. Iâve never felt so taken care of! Highly highly recommend doing any event at this site. Everything about this place is perfect.
Reviewed on 01-11-2017
Wedding Date 06-10-2017
There are not enough words to express the love I have for the lumber exchange building. We had our wedding in the fountain room and it was spectacular. The entire staff was so helpful and made me feel like we were all best friends. Iâve never felt so taken care of! Highly highly recommend doing any event at this site. Everything about this place is perfect.
Reviewed on 01-11-2017
Rachel Hirth (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-10-2017
I cannot say enough great things about Barb Culbertson, Ashley Mack and the rest of the staff at the Lumber Exchange Building. They were extremely easy to work with and made this whole experience REALLY fun and easy! I had some very specific requests (like having thin lipped wine glasses) and they made it happen. Everyone was funny, chill, cool, honest and just real which you donât always get in this business. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE book your wedding or event here! I promise you will not be disappointed. Our wedding was in the Fountain Room and seeing the whole look come together was absolutely remarkable. Between myself and our wedding planner , we communicated with Barb and Ashley primarily through email and they got back to you quickly...always with a smile and letting their own fun and personable personalityâs shine through. I so did not want the night to end and now I donât want our correspondence to end either because I just thoroughly enjoyed speaking with them! Book now! You wonât be disappointed!
Reviewed on 31-10-2017
Wedding Date 28-10-2017
I cannot say enough great things about Barb Culbertson, Ashley Mack and the rest of the staff at the Lumber Exchange Building. They were extremely easy to work with and made this whole experience REALLY fun and easy! I had some very specific requests (like having thin lipped wine glasses) and they made it happen. Everyone was funny, chill, cool, honest and just real which you donât always get in this business. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE book your wedding or event here! I promise you will not be disappointed. Our wedding was in the Fountain Room and seeing the whole look come together was absolutely remarkable. Between myself and our wedding planner , we communicated with Barb and Ashley primarily through email and they got back to you quickly...always with a smile and letting their own fun and personable personalityâs shine through. I so did not want the night to end and now I donât want our correspondence to end either because I just thoroughly enjoyed speaking with them! Book now! You wonât be disappointed!
Reviewed on 31-10-2017
Emily Archambault (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-08-2017
The LX Event Center is a beautiful venue, and that's why chose to marry in their Fountain Room. The chef was great, and accommodated all of my food allergies without sacrificing flavor. However, that's where the positive points end. Their staff is incredibly unprofessional, unresponsive, and will tell you what you want to hear, then completely screw you over. Not surprising why they have high turnover. We had THREE different team members throughout our planning, and each time we finally got ahold of the venue, they were clueless about our wedding. Not to mention when we were less than a month from our wedding, they finally told us they were going to start answering questions, they gave us our third event coordinator, who told us it was her first wedding, and no one came with to our final meeting to help her, and she was clueless and unprofessional. We were promised the Pourhouse for our cocktail hour, and told we had time to decide between that and the Exchange for sure because we booked first, but then after our final meeting (3.5 weeks before the wedding), they told us they gave it to the other couple and that since the other couple thought they had the PH, we would have to pay the extra bar bill costs of having no keg in the Exchange. This is literally one of 20+ times they were disorganized, so RUDE to paying customers, and extremely unprofessional to us. The only reason we stayed with them was because we couldn't afford to lose $10k if we backed out of the contract. Please do yourself a favor and choose a venue who treats you and your fiance like you're humans, not just another couple in the wedding machine they're churning. There are so many beautiful venues who will treat you way better!
Reviewed on 29-10-2017
Wedding Date 05-08-2017
The LX Event Center is a beautiful venue, and that's why chose to marry in their Fountain Room. The chef was great, and accommodated all of my food allergies without sacrificing flavor. However, that's where the positive points end. Their staff is incredibly unprofessional, unresponsive, and will tell you what you want to hear, then completely screw you over. Not surprising why they have high turnover. We had THREE different team members throughout our planning, and each time we finally got ahold of the venue, they were clueless about our wedding. Not to mention when we were less than a month from our wedding, they finally told us they were going to start answering questions, they gave us our third event coordinator, who told us it was her first wedding, and no one came with to our final meeting to help her, and she was clueless and unprofessional. We were promised the Pourhouse for our cocktail hour, and told we had time to decide between that and the Exchange for sure because we booked first, but then after our final meeting (3.5 weeks before the wedding), they told us they gave it to the other couple and that since the other couple thought they had the PH, we would have to pay the extra bar bill costs of having no keg in the Exchange. This is literally one of 20+ times they were disorganized, so RUDE to paying customers, and extremely unprofessional to us. The only reason we stayed with them was because we couldn't afford to lose $10k if we backed out of the contract. Please do yourself a favor and choose a venue who treats you and your fiance like you're humans, not just another couple in the wedding machine they're churning. There are so many beautiful venues who will treat you way better!
Reviewed on 29-10-2017
Katie Finke (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-09-2017
This venue was amazing and everything we could have ever imagined for our dream wedding. Every guest that I talked to could not believe how beautiful and put together everything was. Kaiman was our coordinator and did a perfect job! Nothing went wrong, or at least I did not hear about it which is the best thing a bride can ask for on her wedding day. I highly recommend LEEC. They help coordinate everything so you do not have to worry about all the little details, they contact all your vendors and they are affordable!
Reviewed on 26-09-2017
Wedding Date 16-09-2017
This venue was amazing and everything we could have ever imagined for our dream wedding. Every guest that I talked to could not believe how beautiful and put together everything was. Kaiman was our coordinator and did a perfect job! Nothing went wrong, or at least I did not hear about it which is the best thing a bride can ask for on her wedding day. I highly recommend LEEC. They help coordinate everything so you do not have to worry about all the little details, they contact all your vendors and they are affordable!
Reviewed on 26-09-2017
S C (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-06-2017
The space was gorgeous! The remodel really made everything pop and the open layout was a great addition. We couldn't have been happier with the level of detail and service the team provided. Barb, Makayla, Hannah, and Ashley made the experience go very smoothly. We had complete faith in the team and they did a great job!
Reviewed on 14-09-2017
Wedding Date 03-06-2017
The space was gorgeous! The remodel really made everything pop and the open layout was a great addition. We couldn't have been happier with the level of detail and service the team provided. Barb, Makayla, Hannah, and Ashley made the experience go very smoothly. We had complete faith in the team and they did a great job!
Reviewed on 14-09-2017
Janice O'Brien (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-07-2017
I absolutely loved having my rehearsal dinner, wedding, and reception at the Lumber Exchange Event Center. We utilized The Exchange, The Fountain Room, and The River Room for our events. The spaces were amazing and the staff exceptional. I absolutely love Barb, Makayla, and Kaiman. They were wonderful to work with and always got back to me promptly whenever I had a question. Carrie did a fantastic job as our day of coordinator as well. Everything ran smoothly and I have had so many compliments on our choice of venue. I highly recommend this venue to all! Thank you all for helping to make my day beautiful!
Reviewed on 13-07-2017
Wedding Date 01-07-2017
I absolutely loved having my rehearsal dinner, wedding, and reception at the Lumber Exchange Event Center. We utilized The Exchange, The Fountain Room, and The River Room for our events. The spaces were amazing and the staff exceptional. I absolutely love Barb, Makayla, and Kaiman. They were wonderful to work with and always got back to me promptly whenever I had a question. Carrie did a fantastic job as our day of coordinator as well. Everything ran smoothly and I have had so many compliments on our choice of venue. I highly recommend this venue to all! Thank you all for helping to make my day beautiful!
Reviewed on 13-07-2017
Lisa Hambly (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-07-2017
Words cannot even come close to describe how wonderful the staff, venue, food, everything was at the Lumber Exchange. We had our ceremony and reception in Sawyers and cocktail hour in Dylons and we could not be happier with how everything turned out. When we first booked the venue, which was only 3 months before our wedding date, they had not had a ceremony done in Sawyers yet so we did not see any pictures for possible room layouts. My husband and I did not want the traditional rows of seating for the ceremony and instead wanted our guests to sit at the tables they would be at for dinner. We were not sure how to set the room up but the staff at Lumber Exchange made it happen and we were beyond thrilled with how it looked. Going into our wedding we had a vision of what we wanted and the staff at Lumber Exchange went above and beyond. They were extremely accommodating and made everything we had asked for happen. The staff was always there when we had questions and we were beyond impressed with how quickly they responded to every email, text, and call we had. The staff made us feel as though we were their only client, which says a lot since they are always booked and constantly working with other weddings, dinner events, concerts, etc. I cannot thank everyone from Lumber Exchange enough for making our day incredibly special.
Reviewed on 11-07-2017
Wedding Date 07-07-2017
Words cannot even come close to describe how wonderful the staff, venue, food, everything was at the Lumber Exchange. We had our ceremony and reception in Sawyers and cocktail hour in Dylons and we could not be happier with how everything turned out. When we first booked the venue, which was only 3 months before our wedding date, they had not had a ceremony done in Sawyers yet so we did not see any pictures for possible room layouts. My husband and I did not want the traditional rows of seating for the ceremony and instead wanted our guests to sit at the tables they would be at for dinner. We were not sure how to set the room up but the staff at Lumber Exchange made it happen and we were beyond thrilled with how it looked. Going into our wedding we had a vision of what we wanted and the staff at Lumber Exchange went above and beyond. They were extremely accommodating and made everything we had asked for happen. The staff was always there when we had questions and we were beyond impressed with how quickly they responded to every email, text, and call we had. The staff made us feel as though we were their only client, which says a lot since they are always booked and constantly working with other weddings, dinner events, concerts, etc. I cannot thank everyone from Lumber Exchange enough for making our day incredibly special.
Reviewed on 11-07-2017
Scott Bartolo (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-04-2017
My wife and I had both our ceremony and reception at the fountain room in April 2017. Back a year ago we were nervous as we had some early challenges with responsiveness. We later found out that they were in the midst of getting ready to renovate the venue and have since quadrupled their staff. It then got a lot better and the team there all ended up being great. They did a nice job covering all the details and answered the million questions that we had. The food - we did a plated dinner for our 175 guests and it was great (they recently moved to an in house caterer) and we got a lot of compliments on it from guests. The venue itself blew a lot of people away and cocktail hour in the exchange was also great. Even the bride and grooms suites were awesome - I would have been happy to have longer to hang out playing pool or big buck hunter before everything started. While there were a few small hiccups that the staff quickly resolved, we are really happy with our choice to hold our wedding at LX. Would definitely recommend.
Reviewed on 06-06-2017
Wedding Date 22-04-2017
My wife and I had both our ceremony and reception at the fountain room in April 2017. Back a year ago we were nervous as we had some early challenges with responsiveness. We later found out that they were in the midst of getting ready to renovate the venue and have since quadrupled their staff. It then got a lot better and the team there all ended up being great. They did a nice job covering all the details and answered the million questions that we had. The food - we did a plated dinner for our 175 guests and it was great (they recently moved to an in house caterer) and we got a lot of compliments on it from guests. The venue itself blew a lot of people away and cocktail hour in the exchange was also great. Even the bride and grooms suites were awesome - I would have been happy to have longer to hang out playing pool or big buck hunter before everything started. While there were a few small hiccups that the staff quickly resolved, we are really happy with our choice to hold our wedding at LX. Would definitely recommend.
Reviewed on 06-06-2017
Kelsey Jeup (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-05-2017
Our wedding at the Lumber Exchange Event center in the Fountain room was stunning and absolutely perfect! We received so many compliments on how gorgeous and unique our wedding venue was. In addition to the appearance, the food was fantastic and the staff was attentive and incrediblely helpful.I would highly recommend the Lumber Exchange event center to anyone with an upcoming wedding!
Reviewed on 02-06-2017
Wedding Date 13-05-2017
Our wedding at the Lumber Exchange Event center in the Fountain room was stunning and absolutely perfect! We received so many compliments on how gorgeous and unique our wedding venue was. In addition to the appearance, the food was fantastic and the staff was attentive and incrediblely helpful.I would highly recommend the Lumber Exchange event center to anyone with an upcoming wedding!
Reviewed on 02-06-2017
Abby W. (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-04-2017
I want to first start out by saying WOW!!! We had our wedding reception at the lumber exchange two weeks ago and the staff, venue, and food were everything we could have dreamed of and more.When we had originally booked with the Lumber Exchange in May 2016, Barb sold us on the vision of the venue; and thatâs saying a lot because the Dylan's and Sawyer's room were both under renovation. I'm talking dust, debris, and construction tools everywhere. Barb was very responsive with keeping us updated throughout the renovation process and it was so neat watching our venue come to light.As the wedding day approached, Barb, Allison, and MaKayla helped us prepare and work out each and every detail including food, drinks, decorations, lighting, music, cocktail hour, seating chart, etc.. We negotiated on budget several times, and every time we adjusted they were honest, very professional and were upfront about all costs but never tried to push anything on us.Now, for the wedding day :) We paid a little extra to have the bride and groom suite available for the morning and it was so worth it. Again, our bridal party, parents, and grandparents were in awe of how beautiful the suites were. Us girls spent the morning doing hair and makeup in the luxurious bridal suite on the 3rd floor while the groom and the guys prepped in the groom's lounge on the first floor. The bridal suite was equipped with a bathroom, a TV, mirrors, exceptional lighting, comfy couches, mimosas, a lot of space, plus a view. While the groom's suite had a pool table, TV's, gaming system, a bar, a putting green, and lots of mirrors and seating. I would recommend renting the bride and groom suite if you are planning your wedding at the Fountain Room. The pictures are breathtaking, trust me! Also, both suites remained locked while we went to the church for the ceremony so we could leave our belongings there during the day, it was perfect. We also did our first look with the bride and groom in the lobby of the Lumber Exchange building with the grand marble staircase. Again, beautiful!Our cocktail hour was in the Fountain Room and guests were blown away simply by how extraordinary it was. If you have not seen pictures yet, it's a must! The magnificent two story fountain was a great feature for pictures and conversation while the unique seating and ambience of the room pleased guests.We then moved into Sawyer's room, a more intimate area, for our reception. The room is lined with floor to ceiling windows that overlook Downtown Minneapolis. We chose to do family style pasta for our dinner and it was perfect. The food was impressive and guests appreciated not having to shuffle through a buffet.And finally, the dance party started. The dance floor was spacious and again it was so cool looking out over the city as we danced the night away. We also used the venueâs photo booth and I know our guests had a good time with that, I would definitely recommend it.Lastly, location, location, location! The lumber Exchange is in the heart of downtown Minneapolis near several hotels, connected through the skyway, surrounded by tons of entertainment, and next door to the light rail. I really couldnât ask for much more out of my wedding venue. The Lumber Exchange delivered above and beyond and I am so grateful, our wedding day was perfect.
Reviewed on 12-05-2017
Wedding Date 29-04-2017
I want to first start out by saying WOW!!! We had our wedding reception at the lumber exchange two weeks ago and the staff, venue, and food were everything we could have dreamed of and more.When we had originally booked with the Lumber Exchange in May 2016, Barb sold us on the vision of the venue; and thatâs saying a lot because the Dylan's and Sawyer's room were both under renovation. I'm talking dust, debris, and construction tools everywhere. Barb was very responsive with keeping us updated throughout the renovation process and it was so neat watching our venue come to light.As the wedding day approached, Barb, Allison, and MaKayla helped us prepare and work out each and every detail including food, drinks, decorations, lighting, music, cocktail hour, seating chart, etc.. We negotiated on budget several times, and every time we adjusted they were honest, very professional and were upfront about all costs but never tried to push anything on us.Now, for the wedding day :) We paid a little extra to have the bride and groom suite available for the morning and it was so worth it. Again, our bridal party, parents, and grandparents were in awe of how beautiful the suites were. Us girls spent the morning doing hair and makeup in the luxurious bridal suite on the 3rd floor while the groom and the guys prepped in the groom's lounge on the first floor. The bridal suite was equipped with a bathroom, a TV, mirrors, exceptional lighting, comfy couches, mimosas, a lot of space, plus a view. While the groom's suite had a pool table, TV's, gaming system, a bar, a putting green, and lots of mirrors and seating. I would recommend renting the bride and groom suite if you are planning your wedding at the Fountain Room. The pictures are breathtaking, trust me! Also, both suites remained locked while we went to the church for the ceremony so we could leave our belongings there during the day, it was perfect. We also did our first look with the bride and groom in the lobby of the Lumber Exchange building with the grand marble staircase. Again, beautiful!Our cocktail hour was in the Fountain Room and guests were blown away simply by how extraordinary it was. If you have not seen pictures yet, it's a must! The magnificent two story fountain was a great feature for pictures and conversation while the unique seating and ambience of the room pleased guests.We then moved into Sawyer's room, a more intimate area, for our reception. The room is lined with floor to ceiling windows that overlook Downtown Minneapolis. We chose to do family style pasta for our dinner and it was perfect. The food was impressive and guests appreciated not having to shuffle through a buffet.And finally, the dance party started. The dance floor was spacious and again it was so cool looking out over the city as we danced the night away. We also used the venueâs photo booth and I know our guests had a good time with that, I would definitely recommend it.Lastly, location, location, location! The lumber Exchange is in the heart of downtown Minneapolis near several hotels, connected through the skyway, surrounded by tons of entertainment, and next door to the light rail. I really couldnât ask for much more out of my wedding venue. The Lumber Exchange delivered above and beyond and I am so grateful, our wedding day was perfect.
Reviewed on 12-05-2017
Erik Allerson (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-03-2018
Absolutely incredible. Our experience at the Lumber Exchange was phenomenal from start to finish. The decor was beautiful and the amenities really added so much to the whole experience. My wife and her bridal party loved the bridal suite, and my groomsmen and I felt he same about ours. We had an evening ceremony in the Fountain Room and could not have been happier with the whole feel of the ceremony. I could not recommend the Lumber Exchange enough. The beauty of the venue propelled our wedding wildly beyond our expectations and the staff of the Lumber Exchange worked tirelessly to ensure every moment was perfect for us. It was an absolutely wonderful wedding.
Reviewed on 12-05-2017
Wedding Date 06-03-2018
Absolutely incredible. Our experience at the Lumber Exchange was phenomenal from start to finish. The decor was beautiful and the amenities really added so much to the whole experience. My wife and her bridal party loved the bridal suite, and my groomsmen and I felt he same about ours. We had an evening ceremony in the Fountain Room and could not have been happier with the whole feel of the ceremony. I could not recommend the Lumber Exchange enough. The beauty of the venue propelled our wedding wildly beyond our expectations and the staff of the Lumber Exchange worked tirelessly to ensure every moment was perfect for us. It was an absolutely wonderful wedding.
Reviewed on 12-05-2017
Ashley Wiesenburger (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-01-2017
The Lumber Exchange building in it of itself is absolutely beautiful! We were one of the first weddings in the new Sawyer's on 5th venue and were not disappointed. When we booked the new venue, it was still under construction but Barb helped us in envisioning how the space was going to transform and how it would fit our wedding vision. We were able to come see the venue numerous times during construction which was great! Barb and the staff were super helpful with answering questions even though at times somewhat difficult to get a hold of (there seemed to be quite a bit of staff turnover). Day of there were some communication errors that caused some confusion and greatly delayed our end of night timeline (this could be attributed to the fact that we were one of the first weddings to take place in the new space). On our wedding day though, the staff were absolutely great in making sure the space looked how we were wanting it to! We received SO MANY compliments on how beautiful the space was (we also rented Dylan's for our cocktail hour), how convenient the location was (numerous bars and restaurants around and not to mention the hotel connected via the Skyway system), and how AMAZING the food was!!! Honestly, it was THE BEST wedding food I've ever had! And with my food allergies (along with some of our guests having allergies), the chef was more than accommodating to that. All in all, the day was amazing but the hiccups that occurred prevented me from giving the venue 5 stars.
Reviewed on 12-03-2017
Wedding Date 21-01-2017
The Lumber Exchange building in it of itself is absolutely beautiful! We were one of the first weddings in the new Sawyer's on 5th venue and were not disappointed. When we booked the new venue, it was still under construction but Barb helped us in envisioning how the space was going to transform and how it would fit our wedding vision. We were able to come see the venue numerous times during construction which was great! Barb and the staff were super helpful with answering questions even though at times somewhat difficult to get a hold of (there seemed to be quite a bit of staff turnover). Day of there were some communication errors that caused some confusion and greatly delayed our end of night timeline (this could be attributed to the fact that we were one of the first weddings to take place in the new space). On our wedding day though, the staff were absolutely great in making sure the space looked how we were wanting it to! We received SO MANY compliments on how beautiful the space was (we also rented Dylan's for our cocktail hour), how convenient the location was (numerous bars and restaurants around and not to mention the hotel connected via the Skyway system), and how AMAZING the food was!!! Honestly, it was THE BEST wedding food I've ever had! And with my food allergies (along with some of our guests having allergies), the chef was more than accommodating to that. All in all, the day was amazing but the hiccups that occurred prevented me from giving the venue 5 stars.
Reviewed on 12-03-2017
Erin Roesler (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-10-2016
Reasons to book Lumber Exchange Event Center - The Fountain Room:â˘\tCreative and talented staffâ˘\tAttentive and kind service throughout the wedding night and planning processâ˘\tUnique, historical, and stunningly beautiful venueâ˘\tFood where guests will not stop ravingâ˘\tSeamless and fluid organization between all your vendorsâ˘\tA flawless evening that keeps you smilingReasons to not book The Fountain Room:â˘\tGuest count is less than 2 or more than 500 .... thatâs it. The venue was remodeled between booking and holding our wedding â so it was even more stunning! The building/venue is beautiful, historical, and elegant, but itâs a must see in person. Our experience with the staff, specifically Barb and Tom, was phenomenal! This was the first venue we toured, and we did not know what to anticipate. We hosted a cocktail reception, and a suggestion from Barb on that first day on how to host such an event was one of the reasons we booked the venue. Her creativity, along with her staff, is even more astounding than the venue. We believe its what made the wedding so perfect. In addition, every single vendor we chose came as a recommendation from Barb after we were unsatisfied searching on our own. Our guests could not stop raving about the food which was the in-house chef â everyone had a favorite, and no one hated anything! The staff were kind and attentive all night, I wish I knew all their names to thank them individually. You all were outstanding! Lastly, the event was so great, not only we not want it to end, but our guests didnât either. So to everyone at The Fountain Room â thank you for helping us throw a wedding where no one wanted to leave!
Reviewed on 27-10-2016
Wedding Date 22-10-2016
Reasons to book Lumber Exchange Event Center - The Fountain Room:â˘\tCreative and talented staffâ˘\tAttentive and kind service throughout the wedding night and planning processâ˘\tUnique, historical, and stunningly beautiful venueâ˘\tFood where guests will not stop ravingâ˘\tSeamless and fluid organization between all your vendorsâ˘\tA flawless evening that keeps you smilingReasons to not book The Fountain Room:â˘\tGuest count is less than 2 or more than 500 .... thatâs it. The venue was remodeled between booking and holding our wedding â so it was even more stunning! The building/venue is beautiful, historical, and elegant, but itâs a must see in person. Our experience with the staff, specifically Barb and Tom, was phenomenal! This was the first venue we toured, and we did not know what to anticipate. We hosted a cocktail reception, and a suggestion from Barb on that first day on how to host such an event was one of the reasons we booked the venue. Her creativity, along with her staff, is even more astounding than the venue. We believe its what made the wedding so perfect. In addition, every single vendor we chose came as a recommendation from Barb after we were unsatisfied searching on our own. Our guests could not stop raving about the food which was the in-house chef â everyone had a favorite, and no one hated anything! The staff were kind and attentive all night, I wish I knew all their names to thank them individually. You all were outstanding! Lastly, the event was so great, not only we not want it to end, but our guests didnât either. So to everyone at The Fountain Room â thank you for helping us throw a wedding where no one wanted to leave!
Reviewed on 27-10-2016
Kathryn Litzau (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-09-2016
Barb and her team went above and beyond on our wedding day. They took all the decorations that we had and made the room beautiful and things flowed smoothly. The team is very busy--they are so helpful and attentive in person. Sometimes emails take a few days to hear back on (when you are planning 2 days for an answer can feel like an eternity), but they will answer phone calls and you will get answers faster!!We just had our reception here and our guests could not get over how beautiful the space was.We had a horrible experience with the Lumber Exchange Party Buses to transport our guests--but this is a different team and I would just recommend not using them, but looking elsewhere. This is completely separate
Reviewed on 26-10-2016
Wedding Date 17-09-2016
Barb and her team went above and beyond on our wedding day. They took all the decorations that we had and made the room beautiful and things flowed smoothly. The team is very busy--they are so helpful and attentive in person. Sometimes emails take a few days to hear back on (when you are planning 2 days for an answer can feel like an eternity), but they will answer phone calls and you will get answers faster!!We just had our reception here and our guests could not get over how beautiful the space was.We had a horrible experience with the Lumber Exchange Party Buses to transport our guests--but this is a different team and I would just recommend not using them, but looking elsewhere. This is completely separate
Reviewed on 26-10-2016
Alejandro Cisneros (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-07-2016
BARB! BARB! BARB! She is the single greatest person that has helped us throughout the entire wedding process! She is absolutely amazing! She has a ton of energy and will make sure everything is perfect! She works with you from start to finish and will make sure you are taken care of. On the night of our wedding she was absolutely amazing and took care of everything. When we planned our wedding we had a vision for how everything would look, and Barb did everything to make sure that it exceeded our expectation!The Fountain Room is a beautiful venue! It is incredibly unique and sets up for an incredible time! People went to cocktail hour in The Pour House and had a lot of fun before the reception. During the reception, the room was absolutely beautiful! The huge skylight was lit up well with up lights, the ceiling drapery and twinkle lights looked amazing, and the Fountain! WOW the fountain! Barb lights it on fire basically and it looks awesome! All of the tables and arrangements were taken care of as we talked about before too! Barb made sure all of our vendors knew where to set up and everything! After the Reception people went down to The Pour House again and kept the night rolling! Being in Downtown it allows for an incredible amount of fun to be had from start to finish! The Fountain room was our first choice throughout the wedding process, and it was the best choice!BARB YOU ROCK!
Reviewed on 13-08-2016
Wedding Date 30-07-2016
BARB! BARB! BARB! She is the single greatest person that has helped us throughout the entire wedding process! She is absolutely amazing! She has a ton of energy and will make sure everything is perfect! She works with you from start to finish and will make sure you are taken care of. On the night of our wedding she was absolutely amazing and took care of everything. When we planned our wedding we had a vision for how everything would look, and Barb did everything to make sure that it exceeded our expectation!The Fountain Room is a beautiful venue! It is incredibly unique and sets up for an incredible time! People went to cocktail hour in The Pour House and had a lot of fun before the reception. During the reception, the room was absolutely beautiful! The huge skylight was lit up well with up lights, the ceiling drapery and twinkle lights looked amazing, and the Fountain! WOW the fountain! Barb lights it on fire basically and it looks awesome! All of the tables and arrangements were taken care of as we talked about before too! Barb made sure all of our vendors knew where to set up and everything! After the Reception people went down to The Pour House again and kept the night rolling! Being in Downtown it allows for an incredible amount of fun to be had from start to finish! The Fountain room was our first choice throughout the wedding process, and it was the best choice!BARB YOU ROCK!
Reviewed on 13-08-2016
Liz Welch (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-07-2016
The Fountain Room was fantastic! We booked our this venue for our wedding on a Saturday in July, both ceremony and reception. Everyone was wonderful to work with and the service was great. We received many compliments from our wedding party on how nice the Fountain Room staff was. They worked with all of our other vendors to coordinate flowers, lighting, music, etc. so we didn't have to worry about anything. Barb and Tom were very responsive to emails and questions and gave suggestions that I hadn't even thought of. They know what they are doing and they helped everyone stay on schedule and know where they needed to be and when. The space itself was gorgeous and it really came to life with everything set up. Our guests had so many wonderful compliments about the decor and the party overall. I would highly recommend this venue to others either for weddings or large parties.
Reviewed on 02-08-2016
Wedding Date 23-07-2016
The Fountain Room was fantastic! We booked our this venue for our wedding on a Saturday in July, both ceremony and reception. Everyone was wonderful to work with and the service was great. We received many compliments from our wedding party on how nice the Fountain Room staff was. They worked with all of our other vendors to coordinate flowers, lighting, music, etc. so we didn't have to worry about anything. Barb and Tom were very responsive to emails and questions and gave suggestions that I hadn't even thought of. They know what they are doing and they helped everyone stay on schedule and know where they needed to be and when. The space itself was gorgeous and it really came to life with everything set up. Our guests had so many wonderful compliments about the decor and the party overall. I would highly recommend this venue to others either for weddings or large parties.
Reviewed on 02-08-2016
Samantha Degen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-06-2016
There are not enough characters to express just how wonderful the team at the Fountain Room were for my wedding. Barb was a constant source of joy and excitement. She took all my minuscule changes and many questions and ran with them, never once making me feel like I was a troublesome bride. Cambrie and Tom were wonderful during our rehearsal dinner, keeping us in the loop when we could eat and when we were close to our limit. When it came to the wedding, everything was exactly as I imagined it, if not better. They took my awful drawings for how the centerpieces should be arranged and made it reality, using all my extras to decorate the space beautifully. I learned quite early on that I didn't need to worry about vendor arrival times or when the bridal party needed to come up to the ceremony space. They had it all covered! If you want a beautiful space with an awesome staff that will make your big day everything you wanted it to be, go with the Fountain Room. You will not be disappointed.
Reviewed on 14-07-2016
Wedding Date 25-06-2016
There are not enough characters to express just how wonderful the team at the Fountain Room were for my wedding. Barb was a constant source of joy and excitement. She took all my minuscule changes and many questions and ran with them, never once making me feel like I was a troublesome bride. Cambrie and Tom were wonderful during our rehearsal dinner, keeping us in the loop when we could eat and when we were close to our limit. When it came to the wedding, everything was exactly as I imagined it, if not better. They took my awful drawings for how the centerpieces should be arranged and made it reality, using all my extras to decorate the space beautifully. I learned quite early on that I didn't need to worry about vendor arrival times or when the bridal party needed to come up to the ceremony space. They had it all covered! If you want a beautiful space with an awesome staff that will make your big day everything you wanted it to be, go with the Fountain Room. You will not be disappointed.
Reviewed on 14-07-2016
Todd Schmitz (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-06-2016
This is the bride... Todd S is the groom. The venue and staff were AMAZING!!! The weekend of our ceremony/wedding we were given nothing but 10000% from all staff!!!! Barb C our event coordinator and her intern Claire went above and beyond to make sure the venue was even better than we would have dreamed! Our wedding was exactly what we wanted!
Reviewed on 23-06-2016
Wedding Date 11-06-2016
This is the bride... Todd S is the groom. The venue and staff were AMAZING!!! The weekend of our ceremony/wedding we were given nothing but 10000% from all staff!!!! Barb C our event coordinator and her intern Claire went above and beyond to make sure the venue was even better than we would have dreamed! Our wedding was exactly what we wanted!
Reviewed on 23-06-2016
Lauren Godfrey (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-06-2016
Building is stunning and Clare and Barb really helped pull my whole venue look together. Clare was on top of it all during the day making sure things went smoothly and all the details that were important to me were taken care of.
Reviewed on 11-06-2016
Wedding Date 04-06-2016
Building is stunning and Clare and Barb really helped pull my whole venue look together. Clare was on top of it all during the day making sure things went smoothly and all the details that were important to me were taken care of.
Reviewed on 11-06-2016
Farrah Nguyen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-02-2016
First, it's easy to see by all the wonderful pictures how amazingly beautiful The Fountain Room looks. From the marble staircase and the rich history inside The Fountain Room we couldn't of asked for a better venue for our wedding day. \r\rFor my husband and me, what truly made The Fountain Room special was the great team supporting us throughout our joyous occasion. Barb is very energetic and goes above and beyond what is expected of her. I can tell she has a true passion and works hard to deliver. The team on the actual wedding day including Barb, Matt, Tom, both Bartenders, and a couple of others (can't remember their names, sorry!) were just amazing! I can't even begin to describe all the little things they did to make sure we had a stress free day; not excluding the hours they put in the day before, during, and after for us. Thank you The Fountain Room Team - Love Farrah & Kevin!
Reviewed on 14-03-2016
Wedding Date 20-02-2016
First, it's easy to see by all the wonderful pictures how amazingly beautiful The Fountain Room looks. From the marble staircase and the rich history inside The Fountain Room we couldn't of asked for a better venue for our wedding day. \r\rFor my husband and me, what truly made The Fountain Room special was the great team supporting us throughout our joyous occasion. Barb is very energetic and goes above and beyond what is expected of her. I can tell she has a true passion and works hard to deliver. The team on the actual wedding day including Barb, Matt, Tom, both Bartenders, and a couple of others (can't remember their names, sorry!) were just amazing! I can't even begin to describe all the little things they did to make sure we had a stress free day; not excluding the hours they put in the day before, during, and after for us. Thank you The Fountain Room Team - Love Farrah & Kevin!
Reviewed on 14-03-2016
Anonymous (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-04-2017
The Fountain Room was the absolute perfect venue for our dream wedding! Barb and her team made our entire experience easy and fun! From the very get go, Barb was amazing! Her energy and vision put together the most beautiful space you can imagine. The venue itself has so many cool spots for photos, from the Pourhouse with its secret doors to the new club the Exchange with glass floors and jellyfish tanks. The Fountain Room is unbelievably gorgeous with the towering atrium and streetlights used in downtown Minneapolis a century ago. You have to see it yourself to know how beautiful this venue is!
Reviewed on 10-02-2016
Wedding Date 11-04-2017
The Fountain Room was the absolute perfect venue for our dream wedding! Barb and her team made our entire experience easy and fun! From the very get go, Barb was amazing! Her energy and vision put together the most beautiful space you can imagine. The venue itself has so many cool spots for photos, from the Pourhouse with its secret doors to the new club the Exchange with glass floors and jellyfish tanks. The Fountain Room is unbelievably gorgeous with the towering atrium and streetlights used in downtown Minneapolis a century ago. You have to see it yourself to know how beautiful this venue is!
Reviewed on 10-02-2016
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-01-2016
We loved everything about this venue. There were so many different locations to host ceremony/social hour/reception and we felt it really allowed it to customize our day to exactly what we had wanted. The staff at the fountain room are extremely helpful and truly there to make your day go as smooth and seamlessly as possible. We had nothing but rave reviews from our guests!
Reviewed on 28-01-2016
Wedding Date 16-01-2016
We loved everything about this venue. There were so many different locations to host ceremony/social hour/reception and we felt it really allowed it to customize our day to exactly what we had wanted. The staff at the fountain room are extremely helpful and truly there to make your day go as smooth and seamlessly as possible. We had nothing but rave reviews from our guests!
Reviewed on 28-01-2016
Courtney Wiltinger (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-10-2015
We recently used the Lumber Exchange for our ceremony and reception site and were quite pleased with the experience. The venue itself is beautiful. With its elegant fountain, exposed brick and vaulted ceiling with sky lightsâ it gives the feeling of being in an outdoor courtyard. One of the biggest benefits of this venue is that the linens, tables and chairs are all included in the room cost as well as the set up and take down for both the ceremony and reception. It gave us peace of mind knowing we didnât have to assign a lot of family members to aid in the setting up or removal of our dĂŠcor. And from the beginning our Event Manager, Barb, was incredibly helpful and attentive. Her enthusiasm is contagious! Our âday ofâ team were awesome as well from the security staff to the bartenders and our go to, Tom. Everyone was quick with a smile and executed everything without a hitch. Our guests raved with praise! We are so thankful to the Fountain Room for helping make our wedding day and night spectacular.
Reviewed on 16-11-2015
Wedding Date 24-10-2015
We recently used the Lumber Exchange for our ceremony and reception site and were quite pleased with the experience. The venue itself is beautiful. With its elegant fountain, exposed brick and vaulted ceiling with sky lightsâ it gives the feeling of being in an outdoor courtyard. One of the biggest benefits of this venue is that the linens, tables and chairs are all included in the room cost as well as the set up and take down for both the ceremony and reception. It gave us peace of mind knowing we didnât have to assign a lot of family members to aid in the setting up or removal of our dĂŠcor. And from the beginning our Event Manager, Barb, was incredibly helpful and attentive. Her enthusiasm is contagious! Our âday ofâ team were awesome as well from the security staff to the bartenders and our go to, Tom. Everyone was quick with a smile and executed everything without a hitch. Our guests raved with praise! We are so thankful to the Fountain Room for helping make our wedding day and night spectacular.
Reviewed on 16-11-2015
a member (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Choosing a reception venue was one of the hardest parts of wedding planning for us. We wanted somewhere that was unique, felt like \"us\
Reviewed on 19-10-2015
Choosing a reception venue was one of the hardest parts of wedding planning for us. We wanted somewhere that was unique, felt like \"us\
Reviewed on 19-10-2015
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-08-2015
I had my ceremony and reception at the Fountain Room. It was a fabulous venue and Barb gave the best service to us! We had 200 guests and did a 7:00pm wedding with a appetizer/cocktail/dancing reception afterwards. It was beautiful and people are still talking about it. In between the ceremony and reception, the Fountain Room staff did a fabulous job of hosting a cocktail hour on the floor below while setting up the Fountain Room for the reception. I highly recommend the Fountain Room and you will not be disappointed if you use Barb..she is the greatest!!!
Reviewed on 15-10-2015
Wedding Date 08-08-2015
I had my ceremony and reception at the Fountain Room. It was a fabulous venue and Barb gave the best service to us! We had 200 guests and did a 7:00pm wedding with a appetizer/cocktail/dancing reception afterwards. It was beautiful and people are still talking about it. In between the ceremony and reception, the Fountain Room staff did a fabulous job of hosting a cocktail hour on the floor below while setting up the Fountain Room for the reception. I highly recommend the Fountain Room and you will not be disappointed if you use Barb..she is the greatest!!!
Reviewed on 15-10-2015
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-08-2015
My husband and I had our wedding ceremony and reception at The Fountain Room this past August, and it was the best day of our lives! I'm the kind of bride that has a specific idea of how I want things to look and boy was I amazed! The staff had about 2 hours to flip our room before the reception started, and of course I was nervous but wow!! They seriously listened to every vision I had and they put it to life just as I had imagined! I worked most with Barb and Abigail and let me tell you they are the most helpful ladies I've ever met! They are great at their jobs and hands down recommend this venue to anyone looking to get married at a beautiful venue that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
Reviewed on 06-10-2015
Wedding Date 15-08-2015
My husband and I had our wedding ceremony and reception at The Fountain Room this past August, and it was the best day of our lives! I'm the kind of bride that has a specific idea of how I want things to look and boy was I amazed! The staff had about 2 hours to flip our room before the reception started, and of course I was nervous but wow!! They seriously listened to every vision I had and they put it to life just as I had imagined! I worked most with Barb and Abigail and let me tell you they are the most helpful ladies I've ever met! They are great at their jobs and hands down recommend this venue to anyone looking to get married at a beautiful venue that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
Reviewed on 06-10-2015
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-09-2015
I had an excellent experience working with Barb at The Fountain Room. I was impressed by her at the very first tour of the place, through follow-up meetings, and on the actual day. Her level of energy and excitement is contagious. She loves her job and you can tell! \r\rThe venue was perfect for what we wanted. We did the ceremony in The Fountain Room, headed downstairs to The Pourhouse for a cocktail hour, and then back to The Fountain Room for our reception. I was nervous about doing a flip from ceremony to reception but Barb took care of everything. I was busy taking pictures during the cocktail hour and didn't get to see the reception space before our grand entrance. However, after discussing details with Barb, I knew I was in good hands. When I entered, it looked exactly the way I had imagined in my head. My guests really appreciated everything being all in one building and the fact that they could walk just a couple of blocks to their hotel when the night was over. \r\rI would highly recommend working with Barb at The Fountain Room if you want to be certain your questions will be answered and you'll have the wedding you imagined. Barb was extremely patient in answering all of my questions to ensure I was comfortable with how things would happen and when on the big day. I can't say enough good things about her and the space. Everyone thought the space was unique, romantic, and fun!!
Reviewed on 02-10-2015
100 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.61 out of 5.0Wedding Date 18-09-2015
I had an excellent experience working with Barb at The Fountain Room. I was impressed by her at the very first tour of the place, through follow-up meetings, and on the actual day. Her level of energy and excitement is contagious. She loves her job and you can tell! \r\rThe venue was perfect for what we wanted. We did the ceremony in The Fountain Room, headed downstairs to The Pourhouse for a cocktail hour, and then back to The Fountain Room for our reception. I was nervous about doing a flip from ceremony to reception but Barb took care of everything. I was busy taking pictures during the cocktail hour and didn't get to see the reception space before our grand entrance. However, after discussing details with Barb, I knew I was in good hands. When I entered, it looked exactly the way I had imagined in my head. My guests really appreciated everything being all in one building and the fact that they could walk just a couple of blocks to their hotel when the night was over. \r\rI would highly recommend working with Barb at The Fountain Room if you want to be certain your questions will be answered and you'll have the wedding you imagined. Barb was extremely patient in answering all of my questions to ensure I was comfortable with how things would happen and when on the big day. I can't say enough good things about her and the space. Everyone thought the space was unique, romantic, and fun!!
Reviewed on 02-10-2015
Contact Info for Lumber Exchange Event Center
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| Phone | (612) 843-2575 |
| Address | 10 South 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55402 |
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Meet the Lumber Exchange Event Center Team
Barb Culbertson - Wedding Specialist (Coordinator) I LOVE what I do! I take every relationship with my brides and grooms personally! They become part of something that I never will forget, much like they won't! I will assist in the creation of your event and hope to make it better and more than you would have expected every time. They are all different from the next and I thrive on making them different in our venue and a day you will never forget! Thanks for checking us out!
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