Glensheen Mansion

ID restrictions and restoration work. No matter what challenge we faced, Reggie was there to come up with all sorts of different solutions. We were devastated when we found out that there would be restoration work starting the week before our wedding and that part of the property would be off limits. I thought it was going to ruin the wedding, but Reggie rearranged where we would have our ceremony and cocktail hour. Let me tell you, we ended up being completely unaffected by construction. Our guests still felt like it was the most magical place. I would highly recommend the sundial garden for the ceremony and having your dance down by the lake! Our day would have not been so extraordinary without Reggie and the rest of the Glensheen staff. Reggie went ABOVE AND BEYOND what she needed to do to make sure our day was perfect. We got to enjoy our celebration as we knew we were being left in good hands. They were all incredibly professional and reliable. I don’t have one bad thing to say about our experience.

est coordinator EVER! Their staff on the day was so professional, and everything went super smoothly because of all their hard work. Even though there were some hiccups along the way (Covid-19 uncertainties? Unexpected construction?) Emma and Reggie still managed to make our wedding day unbelievably beautiful. We could not be more grateful!

ention to detail leading up to and night-of. Reggie and the Glensheen staff truly brought our vision to life. Our guests loved every second of the evening and we honestly couldn't have asked for a better planning experience or evening.

ests lists) can make it even more stressful. Both Emma and Reggie were extremely flexible and supportive. The amount of detail they put into planning our day was more than we could’ve even imagined. Despite reduced staff due to COVID and COVID restrictions we were able to have our dream wedding. Reggie assisted on every step and I will forever be grateful. The setting was beautiful and the entire staff amazing. I couldn’t imagine having our wedding anywhere else. Julie Berosik

untered was incredibly friendly, professional, and helpful (especially Reggie & Emma --these two are amazing and make the world go round)! Things were especially stressful and trying during COVID, but the Glensheen staff took every precaution possible to make sure our wedding could safely happen. Our guests had plenty of space to distance from one another to explore the beautiful mansion, grounds, and enjoy a fire by the lake. At the very end of our wedding around midnight, a massive storm hit, and Emma came running with umbrellas for everyone to make it back to their cars safely. This staff literally has your back from the first day you start working with them until the very end! Thanks again for giving us a day we will remember for a lifetime!

te a small ceremony for us! It was an intimate, outdoor, socially-distanced celebration. They took COVID precautions seriously but still made sure we had a beautiful day. In particular, the events manager Reggie made sure everything went according to plan. We cannot thank everyone at Glensheen enough - it was magical.

the day/night celebrating our wedding with our loved ones. Glensheen's Event Operations Manager, Reggie, was extremely professional and her and her team made sure every aspect of our wedding, from the actual ceremony to dinner to the bonfire by Lake Superior, was running smoothly. The Amusement Room and Winter Garden were perfect for our ceremony and reception (the Winter Garden's marble floor makes an excellent dance floor, by the way). Our family and friends also really loved attending a wedding at such a unique and special venue and could not stop commenting on how wonderful the whole night went. Overall, it was a very magical evening and we could not be more thankful or grateful that we decided to have our wedding at Glensheen!

was available on our date. Emma and Reggie made the process easy and were so accommodating. We are from out of town, and while I had previously visited, we wanted a tour to pick our place for the ceremony. Emma scheduled a virtual tour as we were unable to travel there. Reggie helped us plan the day and on the day of provided us with help to keep the ceremony running smoothly. Our times we had scheduled got a little mixed up and she was so understanding and sweet about it. I still can’t believe I got to get married in such a beautiful place. Our guests loved it and my pictures are beautiful. Worth every penny to get married here.

ved the ability to tour the historic mansion as part of the wedding experience. The only bummer was the rain, but we made the indoor wedding happen very quickly and seamlessly.

y we cant say the same about the reception set up. We had our reception under the tent with siding, and as we walked into it we had mud up to our ankles. I did not realize when we paid a large amount of money for Glensheen that the tent was set up downhill and it would pick up so much rain flowing down through the grass into the tent, which turned to mud. We knew we could handle the rain, but we didn’t understand what the conditions of the tent were going to be when it happened. The guests have told us since that they wish they could have socialized more, but it was hard to move around the tent(especially for our older guests) and only a few people got over to sign our guest book. It was a bummer for us. This was a lesson learned, and I hope it will assist other couples when making decisions. A smaller wedding with the reception inside the beautiful mansion, or at an indoor area would have been a relief. As we look back it was more stressful than what we would have hoped for us and our guests. I understand not many brides have had our luck with rain and we all worked together(staff, family, friends, and guests) to make the best of it! Glensheen staff were great and did what they could which we really appreciated, but unfortunately the way it was set up we could not avoid the conditions. The beauty of the mansion itself and the tours were incredible, it was a true adventure!

for them, particularly the bonfire by the lake!! We worked with both Reggie and Emma throughout our wedding planning process. Both of these gals were very responsive and SO knowledgeable and helpful! They helped make everything so easy! Reggie was there on our wedding day and helped make sure everything went smoothly! You can tell she has a ton of experience with coordinating weddings! She was honestly and invaluable resource for us! The only thing I wish could have been different was that we weren't able to go to the venue until 2pm on our wedding day. I would have liked to use the bridal cottage/gardener's cottage as a getting ready space. The main reason I didn't give Glensheen a 5 star rating is that there were tours still going on when we arrived at the venue and started taking photos before the ceremony. There were a lot of random strangers taking pictures of us while our photographer was trying to photograph our bride and groom photos. We did expect some people to be around during the day since Glensheen is still a fully functioning museum, but I think we would have preferred a bit more privacy during the afternoon, especially for the cost of the venue. This was not an issue after 5 pm when wedding guests started arriving and the ceremony took place, so it was not the end of the world. Overall I'd highly recommend getting married at Glensheen! Everything turned out beautifully and every single member of the Glensheen staff was so kind and easy to work with!

r! One of the things I didn't realize was that when I booked the venue, I also got Reggie, the day of planner. This might seem like common knowledge to other people, but I had no idea how I was going to get everything coordinated on the day of, and could not have done it without her! She took all of the worries away. With 20+years of experience, she knows what to ask, what to look for, and what to help you prepare for. Many times I said to her, "Umm, I don't know, I've never done this before", to which she would laugh and help me through the process.

ther and I met Emma (who we toured the venue and booked with) the summer prior to the wedding and her joy and personality drew our hearts to this venue, and when I met Reggie (the onsite event coordinator), I knew we had made the right decision. With my husband and I both living in California and planning a destination wedding, Reggie literally helped calm so many of my nerves and stress. The grounds at Glensheen are beautiful and we were able to have our entire wedding of 90 people outdoors without the need of a tent and had the most wonderful evening. The entire staff the evening of was beyond helpful and I honestly do not have a complaint to make. If you are looking for a gorgeous venue with a spectacular team in Northern Minnesota, look no further than Glensheen : )

taff was amazing! They helped him get everywhere he needed to be and allowed him to us a golf cart to get around the estate. Our wedding party and family were not running around before the wedding cause everything was handled by the staff! Thank you Glensheen and staff for making our special day stress free!

to hold your important day. My experience has been as a Events Designer/Florist and each time Reggie and her staff have been wonderful to work with. Their attention to detail and "team" mentality is refreshing in an industry where everyone seems to be looking for the best review or most social media tag--Reggie and her team show up to make dreams come true and view vendors as their partners in that process. You'll find that your day runs more smoothly because of this and your memories will be of the RIGHT things. All the best as you move forward in the planning process!

both envisioned our wedding to be (small, outdoorsy, easily accessible for family, a little less-traditional, etc). I grew up in Duluth and had toured Glensheen several times and my dad works at UMD and has done work around the estate, but I had never thought of it as our wedding venue until we toured again when searching for a wedding venue. The venue and estate has so many benefits it met what we both envisioned for our wedding day! The price is comparable to the other venues in Duluth and you can choose your own caterer (one of our preferences as the one thing we knew was we wanted local, Duluth Grill and a keg of Bent Paddle)! We worked with both Emma and Reggie, who were quick to respond to questions and were patient with our busy schedules. We hand made many of our decorations and Reggie and the staff were very helpful and set it up the day of so we/family members did not have to worry about it. I tried to offer help and they took care of it all. We were unbelievably lucky and had a beautiful day in June. We were able to have our our-door wedding near the edge of Lake Superior without any weather surprises! We had a blast getting ready and spending time in he Gardner's cottage prior to the ceremony first with bridesmaids only followed by the whole wedding party. To get away and have a private moment to ourselves we had our "first paddle" in Tisher Creek with a Bent Paddle in hand. Not only will you not regret having your wedding at Glensheen, your guests will enjoy the all of the other fun things to do in Duluth as well!

Duluth. I've been to Texas-sized weddings costing hundreds of thousands of dollars that pale in comparison to our Glensheen wedding, and ours was a fraction of the cost. The thing about Glensheen is you don't need to do much, it's essentially a turnkey wedding operation, everything is already in place. They've got clearly marked pathways, grounds staff, a wedding planner, beautifully decorated grounds, picturesque scenery, bonfire, lighting, tables, chairs and the list goes on. These are all included services! The winter garden, where we chose to have the reception, is already beautifully decorated and we only needed to add centerpieces to the tables. I've talked with other married couples about this stuff and they are shocked all of this was provided by the venue, no wonder their weddings were so expensive. Think about it, Glensheen is a place that people spend their hard-earned money to go tour the property, obviously it is well maintained and gorgeous or they'd have no visitors. We opted to have the ceremony down by the lake which was perfect for our guest size of around 110. I will say, we were blessed with great weather that day - clear blue skies and temps in the 70s. I brought a band from Texas who played on the patio and it kept things at a nice volume. People that wanted to dance could hang by the stage and those that wanted to mingle could do so down on the lawn or by the bonfire. There was something for everyone. As with any great organization, their success can be attributed to a great employees. I had narrowed down to three venues in Duluth and before visiting a single place, Glensheen stood out as the clear favorite because of the way I was treated by their staff member, Emma D. The thing about Emma is you can tell she's not just trying to sell you on something. Her authenticity shines through and her kindness is infectious. I could tell right away that she loves her job and believes in the Glensheen experience. It all makes sense now! Don't even think twice about booking your wedding here. There's not a better option in the WORLD. I will give you 110 names of people from July 7th that will corroborate that statement. Wishing you the best Glensheen Wedding! Max Flinn PS As I am writing this, there is a video of Brittney and I posted to this page with the song we wrote for one another! Check it out.

EPIC, words do not do it justice! It's truly an unforgettable experience not just for you, but for your guests too! Every part of the mansion and the grounds is breathtaking and so elegant. We got married on the Juliet Terrace, which was such a cool experience having all of our friends and family surrounding us and some looking up at us on the terrace and being able to look out at the beautiful lake, seriously there is nothing like it! Our reception was in a tent on the Cottage Lawn and at first we were a bit nervous about how the tent would look, and the slant of the ground but the tent was GORGEOUS and the slant was barely noticeable. We had a huge dance party and the dance floor was full all night long and no one once complained about the slant of the grounds. Reggie and her team were fantastic to work with and really knew what they were doing. We felt in such good hands with them, which relieved so much stress. It really was the BEST DAY EVER and our friends and family still haven't stopped talking about it!

their Keurig (more important than you would imagine). Even with some rain on our rehearsal day, we still got all the info we needed and had a flawless execution. We seemed to have 3 or 4 people who would randomly would send us emails with a seeming abundance of paperwork to do. But that has more to do with them being a UofM property, and once you get through that, its all good from there.

rking with the staff to plan your wedding is a breeze. They are attentive, helpful and provide great suggestions and ideas to make it your day. We could not have found a better venue to celebrate our love with our family and friends!

and very nice. They set up a bonfire for us and my family enjoyed hanging out.

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ents team. They answered all my questions in a timely manner and dealt with set up and vendors on the day of, so I didn't have to worry about a thing! Most of our guests were from out of town, and everyone was really impressed with the house tours, gardens, bonfire and the overall feel of the venue - it was definitely a unique experience that we were able to share with everyone. I would HIGHLY recommend Glensheen as a wedding and reception venue for anyone looking for classic yet unique vibe right on Lake Superior. It was truly a day we will never forget and look forward to visiting again on our anniversary!

he product. Could not have asked for a better wedding, the whole place is timeley and eclectic looking if that’s what you’re looking for. The back balcony is beautiful and guests get to do a tour of the mansion after the wedding. Reggie and Emma are both great and make sure your day is priority. Highly recommend getting married here!

. Aside from the beauty of the Mansion, inside and out- There is the majesty of the lady of the Lake- Superior! The staff of Glensheen took care of everything and then there are the UMD student staff on hand to tell you every detail of the history of this exciting 110 year most amazing property! There isn’t another venue offering such an amazing space and nature’s beauty all in one place.

nsparent during the booking process. In the months leading up to our wedding day, they would check in and were always available for any questions we had. On the day of, they took care of all the set up for us. When we arrived, everything was done and looked beautiful. During our reception, staff was incredibly attentive and always asking how we were doing and if we needed anything. If we asked them a question, they would get on their headset and find us an answer quickly. Just an example of how amazing this staff was: The florist misplaced my toss bouquet and a few of the staff grabbed extra flowers and created a new toss bouquet for me in a matter of minutes. I would highly recommend Glensheen because not only is it a beautiful venue, it was the most stress-free part of wedding planning.

g up all the decorations/centerpieces took a lot of pressure off our family and they were very accommodating to our guests, even those with special needs. We got so many complements from our guests about how great a choice the venue was.

o special! They helped us from day one and were on top of things especially when both the and bride and the groom live in two different timezones. Thank you so much for making our wedding day so special and giving us and our friends and families an experience to remember for life.

ll organized. If I did it all over again I would not hesitate to use Glensheen.

mony and social hours site on the property - we had our ceremony on the South Lawn and cocktail hour on the terrace of the mansion then dinner and dancing in a tent on the property. We loved it! The main event manager was out on medical leave and the communication and coordination was seamless between her and the rest of the staff. All of our guests (headcount of 110) loved the venue and having the ability to walk the property and get a tour. We had guests from all over the country - VA, DE, FL, TN, NYC, etc and everyone commented on how beautiful it is. We lucked out and had a beautiful day weather wise although it was hot and the staff did everything in their control to keep us comfortable with the heat. This is hands down the best venue in Duluth and the best venue in MN. Thank you Glensheen for making our day so perfect! Other vendors we used to make the day perfect was Duluth Grill for catering and Blackwoods for the bar! Highly recommend that combo!

e beauty of Lake Superior and the elegance and charm of a historical mansion. As a former tour guide, I knew how amazing weddings at Glensheen could be. Many thanks to Reggie Christensen, Emma Deaner, and Ellie Gerst! All three of these ladies worked their tails off to make sure our wedding day was as special as could be! I could not be happier to say I got married at Glensheen. They truly made my wedding dreams come true! Jennifer & Nathan

very helpful and pleasant. The guests also told us they enjoyed their tour of the house, which I recommend even if you're not holding an event.

where we were going to have our ceremony. She really knows what she is doing. I HIGHLY recommend this site for your wedding. Not to mention the free tour your guests will receive once your ceremony is over, my guests were WOWED by this and thought that it was the coolest thing ever. Thank you Reggie for helping me accomplish my dream wedding.

t the end of June 2017 and it was perfect! We worked with reggie at first and she unfortunately couldn’t be there for our big day but Emma made sure she knew what we wanted and she did not miss a beat. All of the staff were professional and helpful. The grounds are absolutely beautiful and the view of Lake Superior was breathtaking! I know price is always a concern but I was very pleased with the wedding packages. I would highly recommend this gorgeous venue

ace of mind to have the staff there to help with everything and make the guests, especially those from out of town, enjoy Duluth's finest museum and atmosphere. The glensheen staff was so accommodating and we can't thank the staff, especially Reggie, for all the wonderful dedication to making our wedding weekend best it could possibly be! Duluth's finest! Thank you.

with, especially the event coordinator Regina. She knows everyone in the area and she made great recommendations. The scenery is beautiful and you are right on the lake which is breathtaking. I couple write all day about how great of an experience we had having our wedding at Glensheen. They provided us with our perfect wedding day and I truely mean that 100%

e mansion is hard to beat! The cocktail hour on the terrace was a highlight for our guests -- people were able to tour the mansion, mingle amongst the summery blooms, and wander down to our favorite lake. Glensheen was the most perfect setting for the most perfect day. My husband and I HIGHLY recommend reserving Glensheen for your special day, too.

reek meets Lake Superior, which even allowed for us to take a first rowboat ride in the creek. Reggie was incredibly helpful and accommodating with all the planning and details. The rest of the Glensheen staff that day helped with anything we needed and we appreciated their attention to detail in helping set up and accommodate our guests. Lake Superior is a special place, and Glensheen is one of the few places in Duluth to get married on its shore.

re wowed by this venue, and several of them told me that our wedding was the most relaxing one they're ever been to with scenic Lake Superior in the background, benches everywhere to relax on, and blooming flowers everywhere. I highly recommend Glensheen and can't wait to go back for more fun tours!

iful, easy to work with and so much attention to detail. Thank you, Glensheen for making our day unforgettable!

had everything under control. Decorations were getting put up and all her staff was working really hard. She had clear umbrellas ready for us to use for our pictures. We had a blast! Throughout the night staff would stop to check in to make sure everything was still going good. They were all so friendly. Close to everything ending they stated packing everything, and i didnt have to worry about a thing. My wedding was amazing and I couldn't have asked for a better place to have it.

ked with Emma mostly to plan all of the details, and she was excellent. On the day of the wedding, we were really impressed with how many staff members were at Glensheen just to help take care of our wedding. Their service was awesome! We had the ceremony on the balcony and the reception downstairs in the Winter Garden, with our food served buffet style in the billiard/family room next door. Our family and friends loved the venue! They were so impressed, and it was really fun to be able to move between the balcony, winter garden, or walk the grounds. The bonfire near Lake Superior towards the end of the night was also a big hit with the guests. Everything went perfectly, and we are so grateful to the Glensheen staff for making everything so special for us. We would highly recommend this venue to anyone, you won't be disappointed!

xtremely helpful and made our day come together as we had imagined. The staff was so great about making sure everything was set-up perfectly. My husband accidentally left his wedding gift there and the staff kept it safe until we were able to return to Duluth. We can't say enough good things about Reggie and the Glensheen staff!

hter and son-in-law were able to share in the costs of the tent from wedding the night before. The Glensheen Staff and Northland Special Events also worked well together since it rained on the previous nights wedding and made the grass under the tent pretty wet. They worked at getting it usable for our wedding and added additional flooring. The weather was threatening to change the plans of an outdoor wedding to an inside the mansion wedding but it held off until after the wedding and the cocktail hour. The cocktail hour was held inside in the Winter room because of the weather and that was great. People self-toured the mansion with staff manning rooms to answer questions. All the guests were encouraged to get to the tent and were actually under the tent for the dinner when the deluge of rain finally came. The grounds were beautiful and people walked around before and after the wedding. The photographer had a huge area to work with. All the staff was on top of their game that day. They worked extremely hard to make the wedding one to remember! The Blackwoods Restaurant did the catering and the food was great. However, I would be sure and use their dishes, do not do what we did which was bring vintage dishes. The contact person said they would wash them and we could pick them up the next day. Blackwoods didn't follow through with that promise.