Leopold's Mississippi Gardens

the very beginning she was available to help answer any question I had and if she wasn't available at that time, she was quick to let me know when she could chat. She made me feel confident about every decision and talked me through the ones I didn't understand or wasn't sure about. Pre-wedding meetings were seamless and I always left them feeling more and more excited for our day. We had a winter wedding, so the ceremony was also at the venue and it was absolutely stunning. We got so many compliments from our guests on the layout and the detail. The chandeliers throughout are AMAZING. The help that we received from the entire Leopold family (Jordan, kids, wife, everyone!) + Erin the day of was truly impressive. Everything went so smoothly and any concern I had the day of was taken care of almost immediately. I could not be happier with my decision to go with this venue and would do it 100 times over again.

ade to feel like they were building the venue just for our wedding. Cathy, Erin, Jamie & Jordan are the most wonderful team to work with, so very accommodating & thoughtful, even up until the day of the wedding. Darren and I were one of the first wedding receptions at Mississippi Gardens and everything went so smooth, it felt like they had been doing this forever, and it was only one of their first events! Our 10/3 wedding was a paramount fall day in Minnesota, crisp & sunny 60 degrees. Being right on the Mississippi River and only a few minutes from our church, it was our ideal location for our wedding reception venue. Close enough to the city but far enough away to escape the hustle. The outdoor space is a beautiful lush bank on the River, (flowers, lush trees, plants, landscaping, etc). The golden lighting was stunning coming through the trees during social hour. It was a perfect outdoor space for guests to relax & children to run around up and down the granite staircase, and explore the beautiful area before sitting down for dinner. Also ideal for pictures outside, with many tall trees, hills, floral, calm river water backdrop, etc etc….so many fall colors and large lavish grounds to see. STUNNING indoor décor, we appreciated every little detail! Its elegant Cinderella meeting rustic chic, the chandeliers against the exposed wood ceiling, the Victorian damask wallpaper against the refurbished wooden mirror, “glamour in the woods” feel, WE LOVED EVERY DETAIL, and so did our guests! From the bathrooms to the window drapery, it’s amazing how everything coordinated and astonished new guests. The food options from Mintahoe were delicious and very customizable - we served the Short Ribs, Wingtip Chicken and the Butternut Squash Ravioli. Each choice was honestly delicious, prepared so well. The presentation of each plate was so intricate & beautiful; the detail was if there was only one plate being made, instead of 240. Our guests commented on the portion sizes being just enough food to have room for our cupcakes & candy buffet. Cathy & Erin blessed us with so many extras and truly made us feel like we were part of their family. They each possess attitudes of service, partnership & accommodation to every little detail when planning a wedding. They each have tremendous experience in the industry, and prepared us in a way in which we knew exactly what to expect the day-of. They gave us abundant confidence in their teams’ execution that we literally had no worries or questions when walking into our social hour the day of our wedding. Cathy, Erin, Jamie & Jordan made us feel that their venue was not just a place that we were renting, but as if it was our home. The hard work and dedication that was put into making this place a stunning venue did not go unnoticed. Mississippi Garden’s magnificence speaks to so much of the individuals that designed it & brought it to life.

o postpone. So covid hit (which is nobody’s fault) and the biggest let down was that we were told we couldn’t pick another “peak season” Saturday date. So we had to settle for an April date, which we didn’t want, and we’d already paid for peak season.. which isn’t April but of course we didn’t get refunded anything but I guess at least we didn’t have to pay more to move it. But you would think that they’d want to make sure the couples that were already booked took priority when all of this started happening. And then when we mentioned to them that we were irritated about the date, which happened when we were a month out from the rescheduled date, they offered to change it last minute and let us have a date we wanted. Why couldn’t that have just been an option from the beginning and not when it’s a month away? Another issue we had was that in the time we had postponed the venue made some changes (the venue took over alcohol service) that resulted in us paying an additional fee of almost two thousand dollars for 30 LESS guests due to something that was out of our control. And I don’t know if it was on the Leopolds side or the Mintahoe (catering) side but we actually had less guests than we had originally paid for but had to pay more out of pocket due to this change that they implemented that we had zero say in. Again, if we would’ve had it in 2020 as planned we wouldn’t have run in to any of this. The last issue we had was that when we arrived on the day of, they had several venue tours scheduled. And maybe it was a bridezilla moment but that really bothered me! We’ve had this day scheduled for over a year and in my opinion there shouldn’t have been any tours while a wedding was going on. They were going to tour the bridal room while we were all getting ready but I asked them not to because it was frustrating that we’ve paid all of this money to rent this place for just our people and then there’s 3 tours scheduled to be running around in the midst of us getting ready and taking our photos. Other than all of that, the venue is absolutely beautiful, the owner Jamie put in a ton of effort to make it nice for us, and it did end up being a wonderful day that was managed well on their end. It’s a very gorgeous ballroom and ceremony site that we instantly fell in love with and it ended up being perfect.

the reception both inside and out. Since the wedding was during Covid season, we didn't know if it was even going to happen. But Jamie , Erin and Jordan were the best support team we could ever have. Their encouragement during a challenging time made this wedding happen with the best possible outcome! We had lots of conversations and when all was said and done, everyone said it was one of the best weddings they have ever attended. The food was spectacular and the detail of everything was perfect. I wouldn't look any farther if you visit this place. You will fall in love. And a HUGE shoutout to Jamie, Jordan and Erin and their wonderful staff who truly are the dream team to work with with. They will not disappoint, I promise!

g set 72 hours before our wedding, they gave us the option to move the whole day up so we could still move forward with our day, and they worked their butts off to make it happen. They were SO accommodating and so caring. Aside from the staff, the venue is just absolutely breathtaking - it feels like a real life fairytale. I am so happy that MG hosted our big day!

t speak more highly of this venue and the team! The Leopold’s and Erin (coordinator) were incredibly kind, responsive and flexible when our plans fell to pieces due to COVID-19. We cannot thank them enough for making our wedding ceremony day and reception day both run smoothly!

s. There's also a large outdoor deck with fire pit for the cocktail hour/reception. A lot of our guests commented on how amazing the grounds were! We just got married during the midst of the pandemic, and Jamie and the staff did an awesome job being flexible with us so we could still celebrate while being safe. They have a Day of Coordinator named Erin who works through the catering company, Mintahoe, who also went above and beyond to help me plan all the details beforehand and kept us on schedule on the big day. She and Jamie were so quick to respond to my emails/calls - I planned my wedding out of state and they made it so simple (even during COVID)! We couldn't be happier with our day!

wedding along the Mississippi River. And a beautiful inside venue as well with many open windows to bring in light and beautiful views. And, they were so easy to work with! I would highly recommend this venue to anyone.

mazing hosts. Despite the rain on my wedding day, they did not disappoint. My wedding was still perfect and I would highly recommend this venue especially if you are looking for an amazing wedding experience!!

ep of the way to plan our wedding. With the recent news of coronavirus, we've made the difficult decision to postpone our May wedding. The Leopold's team has been incredibly accommodating and supportive and worked with us to find an available date. We are so grateful to have booked our wedding with Leopold's and we are excited to celebrate in a few months at the venue! We highly recommend booking with Leopold's for an amazing venue and very caring owners and staff.

ng the day go smoothly and making sure its the perfect day. And our day truly was perfect. From start to finish the planning process was a breeze. Erin was there every step of the way to assist when planning and answered my millions of questions. There wasn't a moment where I had any anxiety, I knew the team at Leopold's had it taken care of. Not only is the venue beautiful... but the food was amazing. We received so many compliments from guests that it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding! Jamie & Jordan definitely have created a beautiful space and truly care about the couples that choose them as their venue.

cross a venue as unique as Leopold's Mississippi Gardens. Everything is perfection. We loved the ceremony location by the river, large deck for happy hour, ballroom with large windows, tree swings, and all the tasteful decorations around the property. It's a great venue for taking wedding pictures for bridal party, family, and guests. The space works great for both outdoor and indoor ceremonys. Honestly everything exceeded my expectations. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

oor venue would have been great too! Not a lot of places we looked at had “backup plans” that still have that “wow” factor. Secondly, absolutely everyone we worked with during planning, the day of, and after our wedding was truly fantastic! Jamie and Erin were great - they have built a fool-proof process that allowed even a super-planner bride like me to relax and truly enjoy my special day because I knew it all was covered. Working with them was easy - I loved that I didn’t have to find a vendor for every little thing (table clothes and chairs and lighting or any of that stuff!) They even streamline the catering piece and everyone raved about the cake!! Our nephews still talk about it months later - and they know a thing or 2 about cake! If you’re considering LMG, know that they’ll do everything they can to make the day perfect for you! We couldn’t be happier with how the day turned out!!

MG, you will not be disappointed, best and easiest decision during the wedding planning process.

lighted the beauty of the state. Leopold's Mississippi Gardens did not disappoint! The grounds were manicured, the views were spectacular, and the ambiance was breathtaking. The guests are still talking about the dramatic entrance of the bride and her dad as they descended the magnificent staircase to the ceremony area. It gives me goosebumps just thinking about it! Planning a wedding from a distance can be challenging, but Erin made it very simple. We had countless emails back and forth and she answered each question promptly and completely. It really couldn't have been easier. We had a ton of stuff to drop off when we got into town a couple days early. The LMG staff tucked everything away safely. On the day of the wedding, they came to our rescue helping with things we forgot and answering our last minute questions. Jordan, Jamie, Erin, Elsie, Barbie, and the rest of the crew made the whole experience absolutely amazing! I HIGHLY recommend LMG and wouldn't have changed a single thing.

ou pick their venue you are trusting them with one of the most important days of your life. With all that being said, I couldn't have asked for a better team and venue to have our wedding with. LMG has everything that you could ask for in a venue and if they somehow don't have it, they will get it. They are always there to answer questions, talk through the details and discuss any concerns you might have. When it comes to the day of, this team knows how to execute. They pay attention to the details, understand the flow and make sure that you don't have to worry about anything that day. Our guests asked us over and over how we found the venue and they couldn't stop telling us how incredible it was. We were one of the lucky ones who got on the LMG calendar early, make sure you are one of them too! THANK YOU Erin, Jordan, Jamie and team. We really did have the best night of our lives.

hly suggest this venue for your special day. Thank you so much LMG for a day we will always remember!

ing was going. They really made you feel like you are part of their family. Their ground are beautiful and the inside is unmatched to anything we looked at. I keep telling my husband I want to do it all over again because I just want to keep going back to Leopolds. You will not regret choosing this as the first place you call your significant other your spouse !

ooked it to the end of our event, everyone was accommodating. If you want a fairytale, memorable wedding venue, this is the place! We are still getting compliments on our daughter’s wedding, everything from the beautiful views to the service and delicious food!

d reception. Whenever we had questions, they we're very prompt with answers and it seemed like they had a solution to any issue that came up. If we ever need to host an event again, we'll be calling Leopold's!

nd inside) are stunning (no matter the time of year)! I would definitely recommend considering it for you day!