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Not Your Typical Mansion
The Blaisdell is a beautiful Georgian mansion wedding venue featured in the heart of Washburn-Fair Oaks Historic District in South Minneapolis. Recently renovated with tremendous care and vision, the pristine ballroom can accommodate up to 225 guests in total and can be customized to host both intimate and extravagant ceremonies and receptions. The parlor is perfect for smaller gatherings, and the luxury suite and billiard room is available for you to prepare for your big day in secluded peace and privacy. Simply put, The Blaisdell is a versatile space that exceeds expectations. We invite you to envision, create and experience your dream wedding at The Blaisdell.
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 250
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Food & Catering, Planning
SettingsBallroom, Estate, Historic Venue
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View PricesThe Blaisdell Reviews
Allison Sontag (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-01-2021
We got engaged the summer of 2020 right in the middle of the pandemic. So we knew we were looking at a smaller wedding ceremony and hopefully bigger wedding reception later on. But we were searching for a small, but classy venue that could host our immediate family ceremony in November 2020. We searched a ton of venues and eventually booked a tour at the Blaisdell.The Blaisdell had the perfect intimate wedding package that would fit all our needs. It’s timeless and elegant. It fit the small amount of people we wanted in the front parlor with greenery over the fire place (which is included). They were flexible to allow my own florist come in and add flowers to the fire place and decorate the mantel with candles. Kaira is an amazing coordinator. She accommodated our needs and helped us the day of our wedding. They were so flexible when it came down to different family comfort levels with covid too. Thank you for making a covid wedding feel less stressful.Due to covid they don’t supply water or beverages/cups in the intimate package. So bring water bottles or yourself and guest
Reviewed on 03-01-2021
Wedding Date 03-01-2021
We got engaged the summer of 2020 right in the middle of the pandemic. So we knew we were looking at a smaller wedding ceremony and hopefully bigger wedding reception later on. But we were searching for a small, but classy venue that could host our immediate family ceremony in November 2020. We searched a ton of venues and eventually booked a tour at the Blaisdell.The Blaisdell had the perfect intimate wedding package that would fit all our needs. It’s timeless and elegant. It fit the small amount of people we wanted in the front parlor with greenery over the fire place (which is included). They were flexible to allow my own florist come in and add flowers to the fire place and decorate the mantel with candles. Kaira is an amazing coordinator. She accommodated our needs and helped us the day of our wedding. They were so flexible when it came down to different family comfort levels with covid too. Thank you for making a covid wedding feel less stressful.Due to covid they don’t supply water or beverages/cups in the intimate package. So bring water bottles or yourself and guest
Reviewed on 03-01-2021
Sarah Newbury (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-12-2022
My husband and I had our wedding at The Blaisdell in December 2022, and it was absolutely beautiful! When we first went to the venue for a tour, Janet was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and did a great job of helping us envision our wedding in the space. We decided to book the venue immediately after our tour, and we are so glad we did! It has the bright, clean vibe that we were looking for, and was more affordable than comparable venues in the area. It’s also really customizable to make your dream wedding vision come to life!Working with Kaira on the details for our wedding was also great! She was very helpful and responsive. I came to the walkthrough that we did about a month before the wedding with a ton of questions, and she answered them all before I could even ask! It was such a smooth, easy process on our end. We also loved that security was included, so we didn’t have to worry about anything!The venue is so beautiful for a winter wedding, very cozy but still spacious. We took a lot of photos outside, and it looked so beautiful with a little bit of snow on the ground! We also loved the mural on the side of the building for photos.We had our ceremony and reception in the ballroom, and the room flip during cocktail hour was totally seamless. We had a bar on the main floor and on the second floor during our cocktail hour, which was so nice to have more space for our guests and shorter lines for them to get drinks.We got so many comments from our guests on what a beautiful venue it was, and we were very happy with our choice to get married at The Blaisdell! Thank you Kaira, Janet, and Blaisdell staff for everything!!
Reviewed on 01-02-2023
Wedding Date 10-12-2022
My husband and I had our wedding at The Blaisdell in December 2022, and it was absolutely beautiful! When we first went to the venue for a tour, Janet was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and did a great job of helping us envision our wedding in the space. We decided to book the venue immediately after our tour, and we are so glad we did! It has the bright, clean vibe that we were looking for, and was more affordable than comparable venues in the area. It’s also really customizable to make your dream wedding vision come to life!Working with Kaira on the details for our wedding was also great! She was very helpful and responsive. I came to the walkthrough that we did about a month before the wedding with a ton of questions, and she answered them all before I could even ask! It was such a smooth, easy process on our end. We also loved that security was included, so we didn’t have to worry about anything!The venue is so beautiful for a winter wedding, very cozy but still spacious. We took a lot of photos outside, and it looked so beautiful with a little bit of snow on the ground! We also loved the mural on the side of the building for photos.We had our ceremony and reception in the ballroom, and the room flip during cocktail hour was totally seamless. We had a bar on the main floor and on the second floor during our cocktail hour, which was so nice to have more space for our guests and shorter lines for them to get drinks.We got so many comments from our guests on what a beautiful venue it was, and we were very happy with our choice to get married at The Blaisdell! Thank you Kaira, Janet, and Blaisdell staff for everything!!
Reviewed on 01-02-2023
Katie Hughes (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-10-2022
We loved The Blaisdell for our wedding!! We got so many compliments from guests on the space, and were so surprised with how big it is. (We had a guest count of around 140) It is such a beautiful space that also allows you to add your own style and design to it too. We had a live band as well, and there was plenty of room for that too. Kaira and the team were amazing (we hired her as our day of coordinator too) and the day went so well because of her. I would highly recommend booking this space for your wedding!
Reviewed on 28-10-2022
Wedding Date 15-10-2022
We loved The Blaisdell for our wedding!! We got so many compliments from guests on the space, and were so surprised with how big it is. (We had a guest count of around 140) It is such a beautiful space that also allows you to add your own style and design to it too. We had a live band as well, and there was plenty of room for that too. Kaira and the team were amazing (we hired her as our day of coordinator too) and the day went so well because of her. I would highly recommend booking this space for your wedding!
Reviewed on 28-10-2022
Jessica Seavey (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-06-2022
We are so happy we chose The Blaisdell for our wedding! It is such a beautiful space and Kaira is the best to work with! The getting ready spaces are so nice and convenient and the ballroom is exactly what we were looking for. It's big, white and open but also feels warm and inviting. I can't say enough good things about the Blaisdell!
Reviewed on 15-07-2022
Wedding Date 18-06-2022
We are so happy we chose The Blaisdell for our wedding! It is such a beautiful space and Kaira is the best to work with! The getting ready spaces are so nice and convenient and the ballroom is exactly what we were looking for. It's big, white and open but also feels warm and inviting. I can't say enough good things about the Blaisdell!
Reviewed on 15-07-2022
Gina Kruse (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-12-2021
The Blaisdell was the perfect venue for our big day! It was more beautiful than I ever imagined. The have a planner tool that is amazing! It is so helpful to keep track of tasks and organize and plan the big day. Janet and Kaira were so amazing to work with! I would recommend this venue to everyone!
Reviewed on 02-02-2022
Wedding Date 20-12-2021
The Blaisdell was the perfect venue for our big day! It was more beautiful than I ever imagined. The have a planner tool that is amazing! It is so helpful to keep track of tasks and organize and plan the big day. Janet and Kaira were so amazing to work with! I would recommend this venue to everyone!
Reviewed on 02-02-2022
Stephanie Goos (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-08-2021
We had the best experience at the Blaisdell! The staff is so wonderful and absolute experts in what they do! (Kaira is the greatest!!! We also used her as our day of coordinator and had so many family and wedding party members comment how fantastic she was!! Seriously, hire her, you will love working with her!) From the many back and forth emails to in person walk throughs, we felt so ready for our big day and had confidence everything would go as smoothly as possible! This venue is insanely gorgeous...so many photo opportunity's from the white back drops to the vines on the brick walls outside, it's all beautiful! We had a 73 degree August day (it was a true miracle) and the front lawn was so perfect for our cocktail hour! The Blaisdell has wonderful vendors they partner with as well to ensure a wonderful guest experience with vendors thag know their way around and what works/what doesn't at this venue. I can't say enough great things about the Blaisdell😍😍😍
Reviewed on 04-10-2021
Wedding Date 21-08-2021
We had the best experience at the Blaisdell! The staff is so wonderful and absolute experts in what they do! (Kaira is the greatest!!! We also used her as our day of coordinator and had so many family and wedding party members comment how fantastic she was!! Seriously, hire her, you will love working with her!) From the many back and forth emails to in person walk throughs, we felt so ready for our big day and had confidence everything would go as smoothly as possible! This venue is insanely gorgeous...so many photo opportunity's from the white back drops to the vines on the brick walls outside, it's all beautiful! We had a 73 degree August day (it was a true miracle) and the front lawn was so perfect for our cocktail hour! The Blaisdell has wonderful vendors they partner with as well to ensure a wonderful guest experience with vendors thag know their way around and what works/what doesn't at this venue. I can't say enough great things about the Blaisdell😍😍😍
Reviewed on 04-10-2021
Sarah Evert (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-05-2020
This review focuses on the challenges we experienced with The Blaisdell during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was highly emotional for us to re-plan our wedding and reset our expectations due to the current CDC/governmental restrictions with social gatherings. We were so disappointed in how The Blaisdell treated us during this time that we proactively cancelled our contract with them (losing 50% of our money, instead of 75% or more).For background, we paid the entire venue fee in advance to The Blaisdell for our wedding planned for 5/30/20. The Blaisdell allowed us to postpone our original wedding date to Friday 7/10/20 when it became clear that holding a 150+ guest wedding at the end of May was not allowed under the CDC/Minnesota government guidelines. Despite the restrictions on large social gatherings and wedding receptions, The Blaisdell did not offer us a refund. They did not offer a refund because due to our contract, we had to cancel 60 days in advance to receive 50% of our money back. It was not an option for us to postpone our wedding more than once, which was the solution they offered. We had been looking forward to holding our wedding ceremony and reception at The Blaisdell for over a year and half and we were disappointed with our experience with their team.
Reviewed on 28-07-2020
Wedding Date 30-05-2020
This review focuses on the challenges we experienced with The Blaisdell during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was highly emotional for us to re-plan our wedding and reset our expectations due to the current CDC/governmental restrictions with social gatherings. We were so disappointed in how The Blaisdell treated us during this time that we proactively cancelled our contract with them (losing 50% of our money, instead of 75% or more).For background, we paid the entire venue fee in advance to The Blaisdell for our wedding planned for 5/30/20. The Blaisdell allowed us to postpone our original wedding date to Friday 7/10/20 when it became clear that holding a 150+ guest wedding at the end of May was not allowed under the CDC/Minnesota government guidelines. Despite the restrictions on large social gatherings and wedding receptions, The Blaisdell did not offer us a refund. They did not offer a refund because due to our contract, we had to cancel 60 days in advance to receive 50% of our money back. It was not an option for us to postpone our wedding more than once, which was the solution they offered. We had been looking forward to holding our wedding ceremony and reception at The Blaisdell for over a year and half and we were disappointed with our experience with their team.
Reviewed on 28-07-2020
Kristi Rowland (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-12-2019
The Blaisdell was our perfect venue! Kaira and Janet made the planning process fun, stress-free and were true wedding experts and professionals. Leading up to and on our wedding day, I seriously never had any concerns that The Blaisdell and their team wouldn't take great care of us and that was an amazing feeling. Thank you! Here are a few reasons we chose The Blaisdell: we were able to host everything- ceremony, cocktail hour and reception- under the same roof. But, there are so many unique spaces throughout that people were able to move around enough to provide some variety. We also liked being able to choose vendors from their vendor list, such as our caterer, bartenders, dessert vendor, etc. There's a huge parking lot across the street that we were able to utilize.
Reviewed on 13-01-2020
Wedding Date 31-12-2019
The Blaisdell was our perfect venue! Kaira and Janet made the planning process fun, stress-free and were true wedding experts and professionals. Leading up to and on our wedding day, I seriously never had any concerns that The Blaisdell and their team wouldn't take great care of us and that was an amazing feeling. Thank you! Here are a few reasons we chose The Blaisdell: we were able to host everything- ceremony, cocktail hour and reception- under the same roof. But, there are so many unique spaces throughout that people were able to move around enough to provide some variety. We also liked being able to choose vendors from their vendor list, such as our caterer, bartenders, dessert vendor, etc. There's a huge parking lot across the street that we were able to utilize.
Reviewed on 13-01-2020
Emilie Kopp (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-12-2019
We are continuing to hear from our guests about how much they enjoyed the venue, and Kaira was amazing leading up to the day and day-of. Our wedding could not have gone so smoothly without her!
Reviewed on 23-12-2019
Wedding Date 14-12-2019
We are continuing to hear from our guests about how much they enjoyed the venue, and Kaira was amazing leading up to the day and day-of. Our wedding could not have gone so smoothly without her!
Reviewed on 23-12-2019
Sean Igo (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-08-2019
Working with the Blaisdell and Kaira so incredibly easy and they really helped us make sure our wedding went smoothly. The space was beautiful and it truly made our day feel even more special.
Reviewed on 31-10-2019
Wedding Date 17-08-2019
Working with the Blaisdell and Kaira so incredibly easy and they really helped us make sure our wedding went smoothly. The space was beautiful and it truly made our day feel even more special.
Reviewed on 31-10-2019
Elizabeth Lomauro Igo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-08-2019
Very well organized- great venue to work with and seemed to work well with all of the other vendors selected. Kaira made sure we were all comfortable with the schedule for our wedding day so we could just relax and have fun! She kept us on time and helped with a lot. It was also a very beautiful venue with lots of decoration options to make it our own.
Reviewed on 31-10-2019
Wedding Date 17-08-2019
Very well organized- great venue to work with and seemed to work well with all of the other vendors selected. Kaira made sure we were all comfortable with the schedule for our wedding day so we could just relax and have fun! She kept us on time and helped with a lot. It was also a very beautiful venue with lots of decoration options to make it our own.
Reviewed on 31-10-2019
Kari Brown (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-10-2019
I got married at The Blaisdell this past Saturday and our wedding exceeded my wildest dreams. This venue is by far the BEST decision we made during our wedding planning process. The staff was so wonderful to work with – I couldn’t imagine our wedding day without them! From the beginning, Janet made us feel great about the space and answered all of our questions. After officially selecting the venue and working with Kaira we were absolutely blown away. Kaira is fabulous at what she does and made our day go exactly as planned. The venue is stunning, has a very modern yet classic feel and will never go out of style. We received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback on The Blaisdell from our guests. We are so sad to be done wedding planning and will miss The Blaisdell and their team so much. I recommend The Blaisdell to everyone getting married; do yourself a favor and select the most beautiful venue with the BEST staff!
Reviewed on 23-10-2019
Wedding Date 19-10-2019
I got married at The Blaisdell this past Saturday and our wedding exceeded my wildest dreams. This venue is by far the BEST decision we made during our wedding planning process. The staff was so wonderful to work with – I couldn’t imagine our wedding day without them! From the beginning, Janet made us feel great about the space and answered all of our questions. After officially selecting the venue and working with Kaira we were absolutely blown away. Kaira is fabulous at what she does and made our day go exactly as planned. The venue is stunning, has a very modern yet classic feel and will never go out of style. We received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback on The Blaisdell from our guests. We are so sad to be done wedding planning and will miss The Blaisdell and their team so much. I recommend The Blaisdell to everyone getting married; do yourself a favor and select the most beautiful venue with the BEST staff!
Reviewed on 23-10-2019
Naga Rumicho (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-08-2019
We would definitely recommend anyone who is looking for a wedding venue to definitely check out the Blaisdell. My wife and I definitely loved having our wedding here. Janet, Kaira, and Mariah made an amazing team. Kaira was there with us through the whole coordination of our venue. She was always thoughtful and tried to make the wedding that we envisioned possible at the Blaisdell. We absolutely loved the Blaisdell!
Reviewed on 14-09-2019
Wedding Date 02-08-2019
We would definitely recommend anyone who is looking for a wedding venue to definitely check out the Blaisdell. My wife and I definitely loved having our wedding here. Janet, Kaira, and Mariah made an amazing team. Kaira was there with us through the whole coordination of our venue. She was always thoughtful and tried to make the wedding that we envisioned possible at the Blaisdell. We absolutely loved the Blaisdell!
Reviewed on 14-09-2019
Rick Gillan (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-08-2019
Our wedding, which took place on August 23rd this year, was a great success thanks to The Blaisdell. It was a comfy fit for 200 guests, and it was able to support both our ceremony and reception. We were blessed with a sunny Friday evening where we had yard games, a food truck, and a live band. Guests were able to park across the street or catch a ride-share to and from the Millenium Hotel, where we were able to get a substantial room block arranged.Please be advised that you need to procure your own wedding coordinator, and that the staff are simply there to maintain the property and offer suggestions about which vendors to hire. Only those vendors are privy to The Blaisdell's requirements.In conclusion, this is a great place for a wedding. We certainly enjoyed it!
Reviewed on 29-08-2019
Wedding Date 23-08-2019
Our wedding, which took place on August 23rd this year, was a great success thanks to The Blaisdell. It was a comfy fit for 200 guests, and it was able to support both our ceremony and reception. We were blessed with a sunny Friday evening where we had yard games, a food truck, and a live band. Guests were able to park across the street or catch a ride-share to and from the Millenium Hotel, where we were able to get a substantial room block arranged.Please be advised that you need to procure your own wedding coordinator, and that the staff are simply there to maintain the property and offer suggestions about which vendors to hire. Only those vendors are privy to The Blaisdell's requirements.In conclusion, this is a great place for a wedding. We certainly enjoyed it!
Reviewed on 29-08-2019
Kelsey S (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-05-2019
We had our wedding at the Blaisdell in May 2019 and it was amazing and everything we wanted it to be! The venue itself is beautiful and sophisticated. We loved having different areas for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. They also have beautiful rooms for the bridal party to get ready in which was so nice to be able to be there the entire day. The staff (Kaira) was SO helpful and a breath of fresh air throughout the entire planning process. She was receptive to my questions and provided helpful answers in a timely fashion. She also helped make sure that our wedding day ran smoothly and that there were no surprises. All in all, we are SO thankful we chose this venue; it was amazing!!!!
Reviewed on 08-08-2019
Wedding Date 10-05-2019
We had our wedding at the Blaisdell in May 2019 and it was amazing and everything we wanted it to be! The venue itself is beautiful and sophisticated. We loved having different areas for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. They also have beautiful rooms for the bridal party to get ready in which was so nice to be able to be there the entire day. The staff (Kaira) was SO helpful and a breath of fresh air throughout the entire planning process. She was receptive to my questions and provided helpful answers in a timely fashion. She also helped make sure that our wedding day ran smoothly and that there were no surprises. All in all, we are SO thankful we chose this venue; it was amazing!!!!
Reviewed on 08-08-2019
Lauren Fleddermann (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-07-2019
Gorgeous, bright, airy venue! We loved this venue and their amazing staff. They helped make the day go so smoothly. We loved being outside for the cocktail hour but didn’t have to worry about weather because the whole day could have easily been inside. So happy we had our wedding here!
Reviewed on 02-08-2019
Wedding Date 20-07-2019
Gorgeous, bright, airy venue! We loved this venue and their amazing staff. They helped make the day go so smoothly. We loved being outside for the cocktail hour but didn’t have to worry about weather because the whole day could have easily been inside. So happy we had our wedding here!
Reviewed on 02-08-2019
Amy Ness (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-06-2019
We have been married for a month now and I still am getting compliments on how beautiful this venue is! I love how crisp and white it is inside and allowed me to decorate exactly how I wanted. Each room inside the Blaisdell is so beautiful and we really enjoyed using the getting ready spaces. It was the best way to start our wedding day!
Reviewed on 28-07-2019
Wedding Date 22-06-2019
We have been married for a month now and I still am getting compliments on how beautiful this venue is! I love how crisp and white it is inside and allowed me to decorate exactly how I wanted. Each room inside the Blaisdell is so beautiful and we really enjoyed using the getting ready spaces. It was the best way to start our wedding day!
Reviewed on 28-07-2019
Alexis Barber (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-06-2019
Kaira and Janet were wonderful to work with and we couldn't be more grateful to everyone there who made our special day as perfect as it could be!!
Reviewed on 19-06-2019
Wedding Date 15-06-2019
Kaira and Janet were wonderful to work with and we couldn't be more grateful to everyone there who made our special day as perfect as it could be!!
Reviewed on 19-06-2019
Greg Schuneman (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-05-2019
Kaira and Janet are absolutely AMAZING! Our wedding was just a small one (~80 guests), but it was completely worth it to have it at The Blaisdell. They are so accommodating, and will also let you know if there are any questions regarding vendors and timelines (our issue ended up not being an issue, but we REALLY appreciated the open communication!). I recommend The Blaisdell to anybody looking for a sophisticated mansion-style look for a venue! Staff are easy to work with and will provide feedback for your vision regarding ceremony (if held here - like ours!) and reception!
Reviewed on 11-05-2019
Wedding Date 03-05-2019
Kaira and Janet are absolutely AMAZING! Our wedding was just a small one (~80 guests), but it was completely worth it to have it at The Blaisdell. They are so accommodating, and will also let you know if there are any questions regarding vendors and timelines (our issue ended up not being an issue, but we REALLY appreciated the open communication!). I recommend The Blaisdell to anybody looking for a sophisticated mansion-style look for a venue! Staff are easy to work with and will provide feedback for your vision regarding ceremony (if held here - like ours!) and reception!
Reviewed on 11-05-2019
Deidra Van Lith (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-12-2018
Such a beautiful venue. We got married off site so my guests were in awe when we opened up the ballroom doors after cocktail hour and revealed the beautifully updated ballroom. Kaira and Janet were wonderful to work with and completely transparent with everything. They really work with you to make the wedding unique to you which I loved! Highly recommended - we had a wonderful experience!
Reviewed on 15-01-2019
Wedding Date 29-12-2018
Such a beautiful venue. We got married off site so my guests were in awe when we opened up the ballroom doors after cocktail hour and revealed the beautifully updated ballroom. Kaira and Janet were wonderful to work with and completely transparent with everything. They really work with you to make the wedding unique to you which I loved! Highly recommended - we had a wonderful experience!
Reviewed on 15-01-2019
Sarah Merriman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-11-2018
The Blaisdell was more than we could have imagined for our wedding. Recently renovated and constantly improving their features, the space was beyond gorgeous! The new LED lights in the ballroom made our ceremony and reception feel glamorous and distinct from one another. When we first toured the space, they made it so easy to reserve our space and provided a fantastic list of recommended vendors - many of whom we ended up hiring. Janet was fantastic in helping us get the venue booked and contracts complete. Kaira was amazing from that day forward. She accommodated our silly \"can we come check such and such out\" requests, took the time to get to know our parents and the wedding party, made sure every detail of our wedding was prepared, and was an absolute joy throughout all of it. The hugs were genuine as we said our thank you at the end of the night and wish we could get married again simply to use the space all over again. Even before we said \"I do\" we were recommending the venue and Kaira to others. Without a doubt...DO IT!
Reviewed on 14-12-2018
Wedding Date 03-11-2018
The Blaisdell was more than we could have imagined for our wedding. Recently renovated and constantly improving their features, the space was beyond gorgeous! The new LED lights in the ballroom made our ceremony and reception feel glamorous and distinct from one another. When we first toured the space, they made it so easy to reserve our space and provided a fantastic list of recommended vendors - many of whom we ended up hiring. Janet was fantastic in helping us get the venue booked and contracts complete. Kaira was amazing from that day forward. She accommodated our silly \"can we come check such and such out\" requests, took the time to get to know our parents and the wedding party, made sure every detail of our wedding was prepared, and was an absolute joy throughout all of it. The hugs were genuine as we said our thank you at the end of the night and wish we could get married again simply to use the space all over again. Even before we said \"I do\" we were recommending the venue and Kaira to others. Without a doubt...DO IT!
Reviewed on 14-12-2018
Tara Miller (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-10-2018
Our wedding was a huge success at The Blaisdell! The setting was perfect, there was ample space for all our 180 guests. Kaira was so helpful during planning and was quick to respond to emails. We loved that we could get ready, have the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception all in the same space. Being able to bring in our own choice of vendors made it easy for us to stick to our budget!
Reviewed on 13-11-2018
Wedding Date 27-10-2018
Our wedding was a huge success at The Blaisdell! The setting was perfect, there was ample space for all our 180 guests. Kaira was so helpful during planning and was quick to respond to emails. We loved that we could get ready, have the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception all in the same space. Being able to bring in our own choice of vendors made it easy for us to stick to our budget!
Reviewed on 13-11-2018
Kayla Denner (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-11-2018
You HAVE to book your wedding here. Kaira and Janet are a dream to work with! The partnerships they have made with local vendors make planning a breeze. I never thought our perfect day would be as perfect as it was!! If you are looking for a place to host your ceremony and your reception, this is the place to book. You CANNOT go wrong!!!!
Reviewed on 07-11-2018
Wedding Date 02-11-2018
You HAVE to book your wedding here. Kaira and Janet are a dream to work with! The partnerships they have made with local vendors make planning a breeze. I never thought our perfect day would be as perfect as it was!! If you are looking for a place to host your ceremony and your reception, this is the place to book. You CANNOT go wrong!!!!
Reviewed on 07-11-2018
Allison Jones (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-09-2018
We loved working with The Blaisdell! Everything is so customizable since you bring in all your own vendors, which adds a lot of work but we loved making it our own! Kaira and Janet are so easy to work with and made it fun. We were one of their earlier events since reopening so we ran into a few kinks (make sure your vendors know if there is a venue fee - especially catering!) that caused some last minute stress but otherwise, it was the perfect venue for our big day!
Reviewed on 23-10-2018
Wedding Date 15-09-2018
We loved working with The Blaisdell! Everything is so customizable since you bring in all your own vendors, which adds a lot of work but we loved making it our own! Kaira and Janet are so easy to work with and made it fun. We were one of their earlier events since reopening so we ran into a few kinks (make sure your vendors know if there is a venue fee - especially catering!) that caused some last minute stress but otherwise, it was the perfect venue for our big day!
Reviewed on 23-10-2018
Kevin Kitchen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-05-2018
We had a fantastic experience working with Kaira and Janet at The Blaisdell! Leading up to the event, both ladies were very accommodating to us stopping by to see the space again (and again). They also worked well coordinating with our vendors and the space came to life for our big day. We definitely recommend The Blaisdell for any couple looking for a space that they can make their own. We had a large guest list and the multiple parlor rooms and upstairs space helped guests who wanted to escape the dance floor throughout the evening. If we could do it again we would book with The Blaisdell. Thank you!
Reviewed on 04-06-2018
Wedding Date 19-05-2018
We had a fantastic experience working with Kaira and Janet at The Blaisdell! Leading up to the event, both ladies were very accommodating to us stopping by to see the space again (and again). They also worked well coordinating with our vendors and the space came to life for our big day. We definitely recommend The Blaisdell for any couple looking for a space that they can make their own. We had a large guest list and the multiple parlor rooms and upstairs space helped guests who wanted to escape the dance floor throughout the evening. If we could do it again we would book with The Blaisdell. Thank you!
Reviewed on 04-06-2018
Emily Bauer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-08-2018
The Blaisdell is a beautiful venue! It has so much character which means it doesn't need a ton of decorations to make it look stunning. Their new additions to the ballroom really tie the house together. They have a stunning bridal suite as well as a fun place for the groom to get ready. I am so excited to get married here this summer! Janet and Kaira have been great to work with. They are proactive and respond promptly to my questions as I prepare for the big day!
Reviewed on 20-03-2018
Wedding Date 04-08-2018
The Blaisdell is a beautiful venue! It has so much character which means it doesn't need a ton of decorations to make it look stunning. Their new additions to the ballroom really tie the house together. They have a stunning bridal suite as well as a fun place for the groom to get ready. I am so excited to get married here this summer! Janet and Kaira have been great to work with. They are proactive and respond promptly to my questions as I prepare for the big day!
Reviewed on 20-03-2018
Saarika Ellis (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-08-2019
We got married at The Blaisdell in August, and we are so happy with our venue choice. Janet and Kaira are an amazing team to work with. They are both so helpful, honest, enthusiastic, and very organized. After we toured for the first time, we were very excited to book the space and it did not disappoint. The space is GORGEOUS - our photographer told us multiple times that the bright space is a photographers dream. I don't disagree, because our pictures turned out great. I would highly recommend The Blaisdell!
Reviewed on 19-03-2018
Wedding Date 10-08-2019
We got married at The Blaisdell in August, and we are so happy with our venue choice. Janet and Kaira are an amazing team to work with. They are both so helpful, honest, enthusiastic, and very organized. After we toured for the first time, we were very excited to book the space and it did not disappoint. The space is GORGEOUS - our photographer told us multiple times that the bright space is a photographers dream. I don't disagree, because our pictures turned out great. I would highly recommend The Blaisdell!
Reviewed on 19-03-2018
Tyler Holt (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-03-2019
Everything looked so beautiful, and everyone loved how close The Blaisdell is to downtown Minneapolis.
Reviewed on 15-01-2018
Wedding Date 12-03-2019
Everything looked so beautiful, and everyone loved how close The Blaisdell is to downtown Minneapolis.
Reviewed on 15-01-2018
Tony Buchanan (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-03-2019
The Blaisdell is hands down a fantastic place for our wedding.
Reviewed on 11-01-2018
Wedding Date 12-03-2019
The Blaisdell is hands down a fantastic place for our wedding.
Reviewed on 11-01-2018
Amelia Hogan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-09-2018
Their remodel is absolutely beautiful! The bridal suite is everything I could ask for and my fiance feels the same about their parlor aka grooms suite! I cannot wait to have my wedding there! Janet and Kara have been great to work with!
Reviewed on 31-10-2017
Wedding Date 29-09-2018
Their remodel is absolutely beautiful! The bridal suite is everything I could ask for and my fiance feels the same about their parlor aka grooms suite! I cannot wait to have my wedding there! Janet and Kara have been great to work with!
Reviewed on 31-10-2017
Carmen Carter (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Janet and Kaira are a breath of fresh air! They are organized, very friendly and return call in a timely fashion. You can tell they love what they do. The venues has been remodeled and is GORGEOUS! Cannot wait to see our pictures of our big day. Will recommend them to everyone I know!
Reviewed on 03-10-2017
Janet and Kaira are a breath of fresh air! They are organized, very friendly and return call in a timely fashion. You can tell they love what they do. The venues has been remodeled and is GORGEOUS! Cannot wait to see our pictures of our big day. Will recommend them to everyone I know!
Reviewed on 03-10-2017
Laine Rasmussen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-07-2018
The Blaisdell has a lot going for them. A great staff that is responsive and willing to help and offer suggestions as you go through the wedding planning process, which was key for me. Everything we wanted/needed for a venue was included at The Blaisdell. We had a blank canvas for decorating and creating a dream space for our reception, which could not have gone better. The recommended vendor list was perfect, but they were also open to letting us bring in a few of our own. If you need a venue in Minneapolis, this is definitely a place to look at!
Reviewed on 02-10-2017
Wedding Date 16-07-2018
The Blaisdell has a lot going for them. A great staff that is responsive and willing to help and offer suggestions as you go through the wedding planning process, which was key for me. Everything we wanted/needed for a venue was included at The Blaisdell. We had a blank canvas for decorating and creating a dream space for our reception, which could not have gone better. The recommended vendor list was perfect, but they were also open to letting us bring in a few of our own. If you need a venue in Minneapolis, this is definitely a place to look at!
Reviewed on 02-10-2017
Danielle Lease (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-12-2017
Absolute Perfection! This Venue is incredibly beautiful, has the most amazing bridal suite, and the groom's room has a pool table! The whole venue is luxurious and the event space is a blank canvas to bring any wedding vision to life! Also, Jackie is the best!
Reviewed on 31-07-2017
Wedding Date 09-12-2017
Absolute Perfection! This Venue is incredibly beautiful, has the most amazing bridal suite, and the groom's room has a pool table! The whole venue is luxurious and the event space is a blank canvas to bring any wedding vision to life! Also, Jackie is the best!
Reviewed on 31-07-2017
Laura Burbank (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-07-2017
The Blaisdell was amazing! We had our wedding there on 7.22.17, and the space is fantastic. It has everything you need; a beautiful front yard for pictures, a foyer, upstairs space and lounge area for cocktails, a bridal suite to get ready in with a ton of space and private bathroom, another super fun space to get ready in with a pool table, and a huge ballroom with a built in bar. Janet and Kaira were wonderful and went above and beyond for us. We had compliments on the space all night. I would choose the Blaisdell again for our wedding and feel so lucky that we were able to be married in such a beautiful space. I highly recommend!
Reviewed on 25-07-2017
Wedding Date 22-07-2017
The Blaisdell was amazing! We had our wedding there on 7.22.17, and the space is fantastic. It has everything you need; a beautiful front yard for pictures, a foyer, upstairs space and lounge area for cocktails, a bridal suite to get ready in with a ton of space and private bathroom, another super fun space to get ready in with a pool table, and a huge ballroom with a built in bar. Janet and Kaira were wonderful and went above and beyond for us. We had compliments on the space all night. I would choose the Blaisdell again for our wedding and feel so lucky that we were able to be married in such a beautiful space. I highly recommend!
Reviewed on 25-07-2017
Jodi C (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-09-2018
Blaisdell is a breath of fresh air and the perfect setting for your special day!! The light and airy backdrop gives each event the flexibility to celebrate small to large events with an updated modern and historic surrounding. You will fall in love with Blaisdell the moment you walk in the door!
Reviewed on 18-07-2017
Wedding Date 18-09-2018
Blaisdell is a breath of fresh air and the perfect setting for your special day!! The light and airy backdrop gives each event the flexibility to celebrate small to large events with an updated modern and historic surrounding. You will fall in love with Blaisdell the moment you walk in the door!
Reviewed on 18-07-2017
Leah Knutson (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-08-2017
The Blaisdell looks beautiful after recent renovations. There are many spaces to use; the ballroom, the suite, the parlor, a room with a pool table downstairs, with even more space upstairs. It's the only modern mansion venue I know of in twin cities and it is gorgeous!
Reviewed on 15-07-2017
Wedding Date 26-08-2017
The Blaisdell looks beautiful after recent renovations. There are many spaces to use; the ballroom, the suite, the parlor, a room with a pool table downstairs, with even more space upstairs. It's the only modern mansion venue I know of in twin cities and it is gorgeous!
Reviewed on 15-07-2017
Josh Reitan (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
What a renovation! The new space is stunning. The best part about it is how you can make it into anything thing you envision for it.
Reviewed on 14-07-2017
What a renovation! The new space is stunning. The best part about it is how you can make it into anything thing you envision for it.
Reviewed on 14-07-2017
Sarah Cash-Darvell (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
I'm in love with the renovations at The Blaisdell! The interior is elegant but modern. The ballroom has gorgeous high ceilings with dark wood floors and is stunning. In addition to the space the staff is outstanding. It's truly a hidden gem in the Twin Cities but it won't be hidden for long!
Reviewed on 14-07-2017
I'm in love with the renovations at The Blaisdell! The interior is elegant but modern. The ballroom has gorgeous high ceilings with dark wood floors and is stunning. In addition to the space the staff is outstanding. It's truly a hidden gem in the Twin Cities but it won't be hidden for long!
Reviewed on 14-07-2017
a member (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
The Blaisdell mansion is absolutely breathtaking... The exterior of the building has a luxury elegant look and the inside is modern with a beautiful romantic staircase, crystal chandeliers and elegant furniture. The state of the art modern ballroom could beautifully accommodate any event. I highly recommend The Blaisdell mansion for luxury couples that are looking to experience excellence in customer service and have an unforgettable time at this beautiful venue for their wedding. Nazar, Janet, Kaira and staff are a pleasure to work with, and they will make sure that your event will be carried out with the highest quality for you and your guests to enjoy.
Reviewed on 14-07-2017
The Blaisdell mansion is absolutely breathtaking... The exterior of the building has a luxury elegant look and the inside is modern with a beautiful romantic staircase, crystal chandeliers and elegant furniture. The state of the art modern ballroom could beautifully accommodate any event. I highly recommend The Blaisdell mansion for luxury couples that are looking to experience excellence in customer service and have an unforgettable time at this beautiful venue for their wedding. Nazar, Janet, Kaira and staff are a pleasure to work with, and they will make sure that your event will be carried out with the highest quality for you and your guests to enjoy.
Reviewed on 14-07-2017
Brian Rubenzer (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-06-2018
The Blaisdale has it all! Very friendly professional seasoned staff. They have a preferred catering list which gives you option to match your expectations. The banquet room is large with high ceilings and everyone can be seated together. It is beautifully renovated. This venue is a Secret Gem!
Reviewed on 13-07-2017
Wedding Date 13-06-2018
The Blaisdale has it all! Very friendly professional seasoned staff. They have a preferred catering list which gives you option to match your expectations. The banquet room is large with high ceilings and everyone can be seated together. It is beautifully renovated. This venue is a Secret Gem!
Reviewed on 13-07-2017
Ann Miller (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-08-2018
The Blaisdell is an amazing venue and we couldn't have been happier with how beautiful our wedding reception was! I was thrilled with the execution of the evening! The staff was amazing! I couldn't thank the whole Blaisdell crew enough for making our night so wonderful.
Reviewed on 07-06-2017
41 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.85 out of 5.0Wedding Date 08-08-2018
The Blaisdell is an amazing venue and we couldn't have been happier with how beautiful our wedding reception was! I was thrilled with the execution of the evening! The staff was amazing! I couldn't thank the whole Blaisdell crew enough for making our night so wonderful.
Reviewed on 07-06-2017
Contact Info for The Blaisdell
| Contact | Value |
|---|---|
| https://www.facebook.com/theblaisdell/ | |
| X (Twitter) | The Blaisdell |
| theblaisdell | |
| theblaisdellmpls | |
| Website | www.theblaisdell.com |
| Phone | (952) 288-9966 |
| Address | 2322 Blaisdell Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 |
| janet@theblaisdell.com |
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Meet the The Blaisdell Team
Janet Mosley (Director of Sales) Janet is the rock of The Blaisdell. With over 35 year in Sales and Marketing, she has found a love in selling event spaces and being a part of those memorable moments in your life. The opportunity to be a part of an updated venue with open rooms and a blank canvas to let your imagination run wild is nothing short of exciting for her. She is excited to see what you come up with in designing your event and taking advantage of the multiple rooms The Blaisdell has to offer.In her free time, Janet is hanging out with her family and sweet grandchildren. You can find her outside when it’s warm out
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