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Northeast Minneapolis Venue
The Whim is a wedding venue located in Minneapolis, MN. Situated in the heart of the city’s arts district, the building features ample natural light and 1920s industrial beauty throughout its bright interior. The venue was founded by wedding planning company, Blush & Whim. Every inch of the space has been thoughtfully designed with their clients and vendors in mind. Whether you’re planning a down-to-earth gathering or a grand affair, the minimalist decor acts as a blank canvas, allowing you to curate your dream celebration. The Whim consists of more than 15,000 square feet of event space where to-be-weds can host their long-awaited days. The main room boasts 14-foot ceilings, which can be adorned with canopies of lighting, floral arrangements, and custom installations to align with your one-of-a-kind vision. Old-world white brick and elevated timber ceilings create a chic atmosphere for any occasion. Your ceremony and reception can take place here, depending on your preferences. Prior to the day’s highlights, you and your partner are welcome to relax and prepare in separate, luxurious get-ready rooms. The building features two additional mixed-use rooms that can be utilized for cocktail hours, dessert displays, photo booth areas, and more. The venue also includes a lounge space that exudes 1920s opulence. Here, you and your loved ones can share late-night snacks, sparkling beverages, and memorable conversations. The attentive team at The Whim will be there to support you throughout the planning process and on your special day. They invite you and your partner to visit before your event for a tour of the space. For the convenience of you and your guests, there are 89 on-site parking spots. Valet services can also be arranged upon request for a VIP experience.
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest Capacity300+
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
SettingsHistoric Venue, Industrial & Warehouse, Loft
Business AttributesWoman-owned Business
Pricing for The Whim
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The Whim Reviews
Annamarie Sellman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-11-2022
There is no other venue I can imagine having had our wedding at. From our initial tour - before the space was done - I was wow'd by the beautiful space Elliot & Jennae had created. Knowing that Jennae had worked in the industry for so long and knew what would create a stunning and usable space for not only the wedding couple, but guests and vendors as well was a huge part of my confidence in booking our wedding here without having a finished space or example wedding photos to look at. I wanted something that was clean and fresh that I could add in decor to without having to compete with paisley carpet or a certain building style at another venue, and The Whim delivered that. Both Elliot & Jennae were incredible with communication, questions and coordination with our vendors to make sure our day went off without a hitch. Both the getting ready suites were perfect for the morning of the wedding and so convenient for the wedding party and all their personal belongings. Our pictures are fabulous and really capture not only the beauty of our day but also the venue. We are so grateful we chose The Whim!
Reviewed on 13-12-2022
Wedding Date 18-11-2022
There is no other venue I can imagine having had our wedding at. From our initial tour - before the space was done - I was wow'd by the beautiful space Elliot & Jennae had created. Knowing that Jennae had worked in the industry for so long and knew what would create a stunning and usable space for not only the wedding couple, but guests and vendors as well was a huge part of my confidence in booking our wedding here without having a finished space or example wedding photos to look at. I wanted something that was clean and fresh that I could add in decor to without having to compete with paisley carpet or a certain building style at another venue, and The Whim delivered that. Both Elliot & Jennae were incredible with communication, questions and coordination with our vendors to make sure our day went off without a hitch. Both the getting ready suites were perfect for the morning of the wedding and so convenient for the wedding party and all their personal belongings. Our pictures are fabulous and really capture not only the beauty of our day but also the venue. We are so grateful we chose The Whim!
Reviewed on 13-12-2022
Lauren Kotschevar (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
The Whim is so much more than a stunning venue. It is a special place operated by wonderful people who truly care about their clients. Jennae and Elliot are an amazing pair and we felt their support from day one. My husband and I couldn’t have imagined a more perfect setting for our wedding day. Thank you, Jennae and Elliot, for everything!
Reviewed on 26-10-2023
The Whim is so much more than a stunning venue. It is a special place operated by wonderful people who truly care about their clients. Jennae and Elliot are an amazing pair and we felt their support from day one. My husband and I couldn’t have imagined a more perfect setting for our wedding day. Thank you, Jennae and Elliot, for everything!
Reviewed on 26-10-2023
Melanie Dzurik (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-08-2022
The Whim is simply breathtaking! Elliot and Jennae were incredibly accommodating and made sure our day was everything we dreamed it would be. The spaces were beautiful, well-maintained, and provided the perfect setting for our special day. We received countless compliments from our guests about how gorgeous the venue was. We couldn't have been happier. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 05-02-2023
Wedding Date 13-08-2022
The Whim is simply breathtaking! Elliot and Jennae were incredibly accommodating and made sure our day was everything we dreamed it would be. The spaces were beautiful, well-maintained, and provided the perfect setting for our special day. We received countless compliments from our guests about how gorgeous the venue was. We couldn't have been happier. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 05-02-2023
Elizabeth Roehm - Kortuem (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-11-2022
Jennae, Elliot & their team are incredible! From the start it was so easy to work with The Whim, they were transparent and accomodating. We never had to worry about not having all the information up front which made everything smooth and easy to navigate around and plan the wedding we wanted. One thing we loved about the venue is the atmosphere. The Whim is a truly beautiful venue and although their opportunities are endless when it comes to design and layout options, we appreciated the natural beauty the venue offered and really showcased that on our wedding day. Another bonus is they have security and bar on staff so we did not have to hire out for those services.We would absolutely recommend The Whim again and again, they are true experts and care for their customers. We felt supported the entire process, Jennae and Elliot were always ready and willing to answer questions and offer guidance as needed. Thank you to everyone at The Whim for making our day amazing, we felt the love and so appreciate you!
Reviewed on 04-12-2022
Wedding Date 11-11-2022
Jennae, Elliot & their team are incredible! From the start it was so easy to work with The Whim, they were transparent and accomodating. We never had to worry about not having all the information up front which made everything smooth and easy to navigate around and plan the wedding we wanted. One thing we loved about the venue is the atmosphere. The Whim is a truly beautiful venue and although their opportunities are endless when it comes to design and layout options, we appreciated the natural beauty the venue offered and really showcased that on our wedding day. Another bonus is they have security and bar on staff so we did not have to hire out for those services.We would absolutely recommend The Whim again and again, they are true experts and care for their customers. We felt supported the entire process, Jennae and Elliot were always ready and willing to answer questions and offer guidance as needed. Thank you to everyone at The Whim for making our day amazing, we felt the love and so appreciate you!
Reviewed on 04-12-2022
Madeline Nelson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-06-2022
We have nothing but amazing things to say about The Whim. From the very start Elliot and Jennae were incredibly helpful, accommodating, and went above and beyond. The process of planning a wedding at The Whim was seamless and organized. They have much expertise in the industry and helped make sure that our vision came to life and that the day ran seamlessly. It’s very evident that a lot of thought and detail went into the creation of this space. It’s naturally beautiful and truly customizable to any vision. Not only were we pleased with our experience, but received many compliments from guests and vendors about the beauty and functionality of the space. I can’t recommend The Whim enough!!!
Reviewed on 20-11-2022
Wedding Date 25-06-2022
We have nothing but amazing things to say about The Whim. From the very start Elliot and Jennae were incredibly helpful, accommodating, and went above and beyond. The process of planning a wedding at The Whim was seamless and organized. They have much expertise in the industry and helped make sure that our vision came to life and that the day ran seamlessly. It’s very evident that a lot of thought and detail went into the creation of this space. It’s naturally beautiful and truly customizable to any vision. Not only were we pleased with our experience, but received many compliments from guests and vendors about the beauty and functionality of the space. I can’t recommend The Whim enough!!!
Reviewed on 20-11-2022
Joelle Fernandez (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-09-2022
We had our 80-person Tropical Fiesta wedding at The Whim in September. Phenomenal venue, service, support, everything. So much space to play around with. It’s gorgeous on its own and it can also be a blank canvas to your ideas. Highly highly recommend.
Reviewed on 19-10-2022
Wedding Date 29-09-2022
We had our 80-person Tropical Fiesta wedding at The Whim in September. Phenomenal venue, service, support, everything. So much space to play around with. It’s gorgeous on its own and it can also be a blank canvas to your ideas. Highly highly recommend.
Reviewed on 19-10-2022
Taylor & Stephen D. (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-09-2022
One of the easiest wedding planning decisions we made! The moment we walked into The Whim, we just knew. And mind you, it was still under construction! The historic space was renovated with both design and functionally at the forefront. It serves as the most beautiful blank canvas for your vision to run free! Tons of bright natural light, and flexible space to play with. The owners, Jennae & Elliot, are a big reason we made the decision to choose this venue as well - they are trustworthy people who were just effortlessly fantastic to work with! Their vast experience in the events industry provided lots of helpful advice along the way.You will not regret hosting an event at this venue!!!
Reviewed on 07-10-2022
Wedding Date 10-09-2022
One of the easiest wedding planning decisions we made! The moment we walked into The Whim, we just knew. And mind you, it was still under construction! The historic space was renovated with both design and functionally at the forefront. It serves as the most beautiful blank canvas for your vision to run free! Tons of bright natural light, and flexible space to play with. The owners, Jennae & Elliot, are a big reason we made the decision to choose this venue as well - they are trustworthy people who were just effortlessly fantastic to work with! Their vast experience in the events industry provided lots of helpful advice along the way.You will not regret hosting an event at this venue!!!
Reviewed on 07-10-2022
Samantha Ahl (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-09-2022
The Whim. was an absolute dream venue and Jennae and Elliot made the planning process so easy and fun. They always had great ideas and advice for us and they truly helped make our day so perfect. The staff at the Whim are also so amazing and accommodating and they made our wedding so special. I cannot recommend this venue enough - it is so perfect and you are guaranteed to have the best event!
Reviewed on 06-10-2022
Wedding Date 24-09-2022
The Whim. was an absolute dream venue and Jennae and Elliot made the planning process so easy and fun. They always had great ideas and advice for us and they truly helped make our day so perfect. The staff at the Whim are also so amazing and accommodating and they made our wedding so special. I cannot recommend this venue enough - it is so perfect and you are guaranteed to have the best event!
Reviewed on 06-10-2022
B Morris (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-08-2022
Held a corporate event at the Whim. They were available to answer all of my questions and accommodate our ever changing timeline. We received tons of compliments on how beautiful the event space was.
Reviewed on 08-09-2022
Wedding Date 31-08-2022
Held a corporate event at the Whim. They were available to answer all of my questions and accommodate our ever changing timeline. We received tons of compliments on how beautiful the event space was.
Reviewed on 08-09-2022
Benjamin Henschel (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-08-2022
We had an amazing experience working with The Whim for our wedding in August 2022. Jennae and Elliot were very helpful, kind, and shared a lot of resources (in addition to the venue responsibilities) that helped us in our planning. The whim staff helped ensure our event ran smoothly so we could enjoy our day.The space itself is so beautiful and created just the right atmosphere for our guests. Natural light, beautiful blank spaces, and charming built-ins.
Reviewed on 22-08-2022
Wedding Date 05-08-2022
We had an amazing experience working with The Whim for our wedding in August 2022. Jennae and Elliot were very helpful, kind, and shared a lot of resources (in addition to the venue responsibilities) that helped us in our planning. The whim staff helped ensure our event ran smoothly so we could enjoy our day.The space itself is so beautiful and created just the right atmosphere for our guests. Natural light, beautiful blank spaces, and charming built-ins.
Reviewed on 22-08-2022
Drew and Emma G. (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-06-2022
The Whim was a spectacular venue! We received countless comments from guests saying how much they loved it. The natural light throughout the space is unmatched, the patio out front provides a nice outdoor option for guests to spread out, and the getting ready suites are very photogenic. Jennae and Elliot were awesome to work with - helpful, responsive, and very friendly. The in-house bar staff, lead by bar manager Patrick, were also fantastic. We would highly recommend The Whim to other couples.
Reviewed on 15-07-2022
Wedding Date 18-06-2022
The Whim was a spectacular venue! We received countless comments from guests saying how much they loved it. The natural light throughout the space is unmatched, the patio out front provides a nice outdoor option for guests to spread out, and the getting ready suites are very photogenic. Jennae and Elliot were awesome to work with - helpful, responsive, and very friendly. The in-house bar staff, lead by bar manager Patrick, were also fantastic. We would highly recommend The Whim to other couples.
Reviewed on 15-07-2022
Matt and Ashley Muenzberg (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-06-2022
The Whim is a stunning new venue with a great team to back it up. Elliot and Jennae are fun, accommodating and easy to work with, making for an incredibly smooth experience. The venue strikes the perfect balance of chic and industrial, perfect for Northeast Minneapolis. Fun bonus: not only do the large windows let in tons of natural light, but you can also get some fun views of the very active train tracks outside (with zero noise inside). The Whim does all bar service in house, but this turned out to be a big plus, as their team had plenty of selections to choose from. We booked the venue when it was still under construction, and it's been amazing to see Elliot and Jennae's vision come to life. We couldn't recommend The Whim more!
Reviewed on 14-07-2022
Wedding Date 24-06-2022
The Whim is a stunning new venue with a great team to back it up. Elliot and Jennae are fun, accommodating and easy to work with, making for an incredibly smooth experience. The venue strikes the perfect balance of chic and industrial, perfect for Northeast Minneapolis. Fun bonus: not only do the large windows let in tons of natural light, but you can also get some fun views of the very active train tracks outside (with zero noise inside). The Whim does all bar service in house, but this turned out to be a big plus, as their team had plenty of selections to choose from. We booked the venue when it was still under construction, and it's been amazing to see Elliot and Jennae's vision come to life. We couldn't recommend The Whim more!
Reviewed on 14-07-2022
Katie W (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-05-2022
What a wonderful venue! We were hoping for a venue in the city that offered indoor & outdoor space ( I did not want to stress about rain) and we are so happy to have found The Whim. The patio is lovely, but even if it was a rainy day we would have had plenty of space with a variety of sections that each offer a different feel. The staff are incredibly experienced at putting on weddings and offered support and incredible service along the way. Thanks for a great wedding!
Reviewed on 01-06-2022
Wedding Date 28-05-2022
What a wonderful venue! We were hoping for a venue in the city that offered indoor & outdoor space ( I did not want to stress about rain) and we are so happy to have found The Whim. The patio is lovely, but even if it was a rainy day we would have had plenty of space with a variety of sections that each offer a different feel. The staff are incredibly experienced at putting on weddings and offered support and incredible service along the way. Thanks for a great wedding!
Reviewed on 01-06-2022
Julie Swenson (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-04-2022
Clean, modern and elegant setting. They are extremely organized and responsive. We received so many comments about the lovely venue.
Reviewed on 08-05-2022
14 Reviews, with a Rating of 5 out of 5.0Wedding Date 29-04-2022
Clean, modern and elegant setting. They are extremely organized and responsive. We received so many comments about the lovely venue.
Reviewed on 08-05-2022
Contact Info for The Whim
| Contact | Value |
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| https://www.facebook.com/thewhimevents | |
| X (Twitter) | The Whim |
| The Whim | |
| thewhimevents | |
| Website | www.thewhimevents.com |
| Phone | (612) 202-9207 |
| Address | 655 19th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418 |
| info@thewhimevents.com |
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