Minneapolis' Most Versatile Venue!
Barb Culbertson - Wedding Specialist
COORDINATOR
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (6X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
The Lumber Exchange Event Center is a historic wedding venue located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Constructed in 1885, the Lumber Exchange Building was the first skyscraper built in Minneapolis and at the time was one of the most grandiose and expensive buildings in the area. Designed with the old-world elegance and charm, the building boasts grand arch entries, romantic chandeliers, lofty ceilings and dazzling marble floors. Our original exposed brick combined with modern accents create an industrial feel sure to stun you and your guests. No matter the size or budget, we can turn your dream wedding into a reality.
There are several great photo locations in and around our building - from the revolving door originally from Grand Central Station to our beautiful marble entry way. Most couples stay onsite for all their photos!
Facilities and Capacities
Lumber Exchange Event Center has a variety of event spaces available for your special day. The Fountain Room is ideal for those looking to have a lavish wedding. This nine-story atrium offers natural lighting, a descending waterfall, sparking chandeliers and vintage lamp posts give The Fountain Room the ambiance of a breathtaking courtyard.
Sawyers on 5th is our newest premier wedding venue and perfect for couples looking to have a picturesque urban wedding. Overlooking the popular Bob Dylan mural, this space offers a rustic atmosphere with exposed brick columns and floor to ceiling windows with magnificent views of the city.
Each venue is complete with two private suites as well as a designated cocktail hour space (alternative cocktail hour spaces also available).
Our venues are uniquely designed and positioned to allow for guest counts large and small.
Services Included and Offered
Lumber Exchange Event Center can provide a variety of services for your special day. From setup to teardown, our team will ensure your wedding is flawless. A number of items are included in the venue rental – including but not limited to tables, chairs, linens, servers, bartenders, a wireless microphone, surround sound, two private suites and liability insurance.
The Lumber Exchange is connected via skyway to two hotels and a 700-stall covered parking garage, making travel and lodging convenient and stress free for you and your guests.
Catering
Our extensive offerings allow you to design a menu based on your personal favorites. Have dietary restrictions or don’t see something you love? Our in-house chef can work with you to create a custom menu for your special day.
Black-owned and Woman-owned Business
Pricing details
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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Sept-Oct.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Historic Venue
Loft
Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Food & Catering
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Barb Culbertson - Wedding Specialist
Coordinator
I LOVE what I do! I take every relationship with my brides and grooms personally! They become part of something that I never will forget, much like they won't! I will assist in the creation of your event and hope to make it better and more than you would have expected every time. They are all different from the next and I thrive on making them different in our venue and a day you will never forget! Thanks for checking us out!
Reviews
4.6
out of 5.0116 reviews
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The Lumber Exchange is highly recommended by reviewers for its exceptional staff, including Will, Destiny, Tyler, and Hannah, who provided superb service and assistance throughout the planning and execution of weddings. Guests praised the venue's beautiful spaces, delicious food, and seamless organization, making it a fantastic choice for couples looking for a stunning and well-run wedding venue. Despite minor issues like delayed food service, the overall experience and ambiance were highly appreciated, making the Lumber Exchange a top recommendation for wedding events.Review photos
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Kate B
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5.0
11/22/2024
After touring multiple venues in Minneapolis, the Lumber Exchange was the perfect choice for us. Without knowing exactly what our "dream wedding" would look like, the team at the Lumber Exchange guided us through planning in a way that organically created the PERFECT day and night for our wedding.
The venue's new chef, Ali, was so incredible and worked with us to make a few changes to an already-DELICIOUS menu (we asked for a lighter sauce to go with the salmon) and the guests said all night that it was some of the best wedding food they've ever had!
The parking ramp attached to the venue was great for guests to easily access an otherwise-intimidating downtown excursion!
The bridal and groom's suites were both beautifully maintained and secure for the day and evening making it so comfortable to get ready and celebrate!
Also, between the parking ramp rooftop, the stunning staircase and light shining in from downtown through the massive windows in the Dylan Room, the venue provided so many amazing photo opportunities.
We were so at ease for the entire process, and we would recommend this space to anyone looking for a classy venue that is SO well-run, all of the typical stressors one might encounter in planning a wedding are completely taken care of.
A special thanks to Hannah Fox who was our assigned (included in the cost of the rental) coordinator and Shannon who was the manager of the building for both our rehearsal and the entire wedding day. They were a dream team one can only........dream of! Attention to detail, charming personalities and complete support of all ideas we had!
Vendor response 11/22/2024
Thank you so much for your glowing review! It means the world to us that the Lumber Exchan...
ge was the perfect fit for your wedding day. We’re thrilled that our team could help bring your vision to life—even when it started as just an idea—and that your celebration turned out to be everything you dreamed of.
Chef Ali will be so excited to hear that their thoughtful menu adjustments made such a positive impression, and it’s wonderful to know your guests enjoyed the meal so much! We’re also happy the parking ramp made downtown Minneapolis feel more accessible for your guests, and that our bridal and groom’s suites provided comfort and peace of mind for your special day.
It’s great to hear you loved all the photo opportunities our venue offers—between the rooftop, the staircase, and the Dylan Room’s windows, it’s hard to pick a favorite spot! Hannah and Shannon will be delighted to hear your kind words about their support and attention to detail. We’re lucky to have such a dedicated team who genuinely care about creating the best experience possible for every couple.
Thank you for recommending us, and we wish you all the happiness in your future together! 💕
Rachel S
5.0
1/25/2025
I couldn’t have been happier with my experience with the lumber exchange! The staff were really kind and available through the planning and execution of our wedding day. There were a couple hiccups with meal service at the wedding (we had 2 very specific orders for my parents that were missed) but the staff immediately jumped in to get it resolved. The look and feel of the venue exceeded all expectations and I would recommend this venue without hesitation. The price was pretty reasonable too!
Vendor response 01/29/2025
Hi Rachel and Tim,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us...
! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience at Lumber Exchange. It was a pleasure working with you both to bring your vision to life!
It’s fantastic to know that the venue exceeded your expectations and that the pricing was reasonable for you. Your recommendation means the world to us!
We wish you both all the best and hope to see you again in the future.
Warmly,
Will & The LX Team
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Cally S
5.0
11/29/2024
We just got married at The Lumber Exchange in September and had the best experience. Right from the start, Will (account executive)helped us work within our budget, he was right there to answer every little question we had along the way, and made sure our day everything we wanted it to be. The Fountain Room is a gorgeous space and they have several beautiful spots throughout the venue for great pictures. Destiny (day of concierge) was lovely and so helpful. All of the staff (bartender, servers, security, etc) were amazing and our taco bar was delicious! I highly recommend to anyone looking for a great wedding experience!
Vendor response 12/04/2024
Awwww you are too sweet! It was an absolute pleasure working with you both and getting to ...
know you throughout the planning process. We’re so happy to hear everything turned out just as you envisioned. Wishing you both all the love and happiness! With love, Will & the LX Team
Chelsey C
5.0
10/09/2024
I happened to stumble upon this beautiful venue, and I immediately knew it was the one for our wedding day! When my husband and I got engaged, we were living in San Antonio at the time, so we had to do a lot of long distance planning. Thankfully, Will was amazing and was able to help us in any way we needed! This venue is so much more beautiful in person, and I don’t believe the photos do it justice!! The staff is outstanding, the rooms are gorgeous, and our concierge Destiny went above and beyond all wedding day morning. We cannot suggest this venue enough.
Vendor response 10/10/2024
Hey Chelsey, I enjoyed planning with you and Anthony so much! You are couple goals for sur...
e! It is so great to hear all of your praises about our beautiful venue to our fantastic staff! I will be sure to send a shout out to Destiny :) We greatly appreciate the two of you! Will & LX Team
Kelsey S
5.0
10/03/2024
We had our wedding in the Fountain Room at the Lumber Exchange and to say it was the best decision we ever made is an understatement. Hannah was one of the nicest people and best communicators ever and was answering questions we didn't even know to ask. On the day of, we didn't have a single problem or issue because of the extensive planning on her and the rest of the team's part. She worked with all of our vendors from start to finish and helped us every step of the way. I haven't even mentioned how amazing the food and bar service was. We had so many guests tell us that it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding and we couldn't agree more! We can't recommend the Lumber Exchange highly enough to anyone looking for their perfect wedding venue.
Vendor response 10/07/2024
Kelsey,
Thank you so much, it was so great working with you and helping plan such an incre...
dible day! I'm thrilled to hear that your wedding in the Fountain Room was everything you dreamed of and more. Our team truly appreciate your compliments, and I love that your guests enjoyed the food and bar service, that makes me so happy to hear!
Wishing you and Austin all the best as you start this exciting new chapter together!
Hannah & LX Team
Taylor J
4.0
9/17/2024
Hannah was absolutely phenomenal to work with. She is with you every step of the way and answers questions in a super timely manner. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful. It's so different than other venues in Minneapolis and provides a unique backdrop in pictures. We had a ton of out of town guests and received compliment after compliment on how beautiful it was. The food is incredible- at the tasting they give you a lot of stuff to pick from and the late night bites are also really good. We would definitely get married here again!
Vendor response 09/20/2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review Taylor!
I’m so happy to hear that you had su...
ch a positive experience. It’s great to know our venue made a memorable impression on your guests and I’m glad you enjoyed the food, too! Your feedback means the world to us, congratulations again to you and Ted!
Big Hugs & Best Wishes!
Hannah & LX Team
Megan A
5.0
6/06/2024
We had our wedding in Sawyer's on 5th, and it was absolutely stunning! The space was beautiful and had the right amount of character for an urban wedding. The in-house catering was delicious and ran on time. In addition, Hannah was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. Due to a miscommunication, the cake top we were planning to save and freeze got cut up and served. Hannah reached out to our bakery for a replacement billed to the venue, which was SO above and beyond and unexpected! Overall, working with Lumber Exchange was a great experience, and we were so happy with how our wedding turned out!
Vendor response 06/11/2024
Thank you Megan - I had an absolute blast working with you and your wedding planner! It wa...
s such a pleasure getting to know you, I can't thank you enough and I wish you the happiest life together!
All my best,
Hannah and the LX family!
Lauren S
5.0
2/27/2024
The Lumber Exchange Venue was perfect for our February wedding! The staff was very helpful and kind! The space is absolutely beautiful with its rich historical architecture! Hannah, our event manager, was very responsive and super fun to talk to and plan our wedding with! The Exchange makes your wedding day easy. The food was delicious and our guests were talking about the beauty of the building and kindness of the staff long after our wedding day! Highly recommend!
Vendor response 02/28/2024
Thanks so much Lauren, you and Jonathan were such a pleasure to work with. The entire LX s...
taff had nothing but great things to say about your families and how perfect your wedding day was! ❤️
Congratulations again, we're all wishing you a lifetime of happiness!
Hannah & LX Team
Brittany S
4.0
2/25/2024
We had a great experience with the Lumber Exchange! Our wedding ceremony and reception were held in the Fountain room and space is absolutely stunning! I had the pleasure of working with Hannah in planning and she was wonderful to work with! Very attentive, easy to communicate with, and very knowledgeable. We were very lucky to work with her! We also used many of LX's recommendations to find our other vendors and they were all excellent! We are very grateful they helped us find them! On the day of our wedding, Dan was amazing and made sure everything was taken care of as we prepared for our big day! All of the other staff were very professional and easy to work with, the bartenders were a lot of fun, and we were very pleased to work with everyone.
A few cons were that it felt like there were quite a few small additional charges that added up. For example, we were charged for the linens that were going to be used for the cocktail tables at our rehearsal dinner but, they never put out the linens that we paid for. We also elected to do a pasta buffet for our reception and the food was set up backwards (salad dressing before lettuce, pasta sauce before meat and noodles). Everything tasted great but it was very clunky to get through the buffet and we had hoped for a better/more efficient set up for the value that we had paid. Very minor inconveniences that didn't impact our day but felt like should not have been over looked based on the price we were paying.
Overall, it was a great space and a great experience. We would definitely recommend LX to others!
Vendor response 02/27/2024
Thank you so much Brittany, it was so great getting to know you over the year+ of planning...
! Also, looking through your photos from Mariah and Riley gave me all the feels! 😍 I'm so glad your day was just as amazing! Thank you for your feedback as well, we have on going training for our staff, so each detail will help us improve for future weddings!
Congratulations again, wishing you a lifetime of happiness!!
Hannah & LX Team
Nicole B
5.0
11/17/2023
We were lucky enough to work with the Lumber Exchange for our wedding. They were reasonably priced and we liked that we did not need to get extra vendors for rentals because tables, linens, and food/drinks were all at the venue. It made planning very easy! Hannah helped leading up to the day and she was so incredible and responsive to work with. The day of the event and the night before, we worked with Tyler and he was amazing. The bar staff was so friendly and fun on the night of our wedding-we could not have asked for a better experience. We got so many compliments on the venue aesthetic. We were close enough to travel towards St. Anthony Main to get photos, but with how iconic and beautiful the venue is, you would not need to. With it being a November wedding, we were able to highlight the space with candles and the ambiance was all that I could ask for and more. Overall, such a great experience. The other plus is that we had two hotels within walking distance so we did not need to pay for transportation to and from a venue! Cannot speak highly enough about the Lumber Exchange.
Vendor response 11/17/2023
Nicole & Danny!
Congratulations, I had an absolute blast working with you. You both were ...
so sweet and a joy to plan with! I can't thank you enough and I wish you the happiest life together!
Cheers!
Hannah & the LX family!
Marley C
5.0
11/10/2023
From the moment we stepped into the building on our first tour, we knew this was the place we were going to get married, and I am so glad we did! Lumber Exchange was a fantastic venue! We got married in the Fountain Room on 10/7/23 and we are still getting compliments on how gorgeous it was from friends and family. From our very first online inquiry until the very end, we worked with Hannah P. and she was the best! She answered every question we had no matter how big or small, and was so accommodating to every request - not to mention she was so easy to connect with over email or phone. The planning emails they send out make the planning process feel so much less daunting and even kind of fun - I always looked forward to what my next planning tasks would be. The day of staff on the wedding day were fabulous as well, and made the day feel so effortless. My only one small negative, which is not even the venues fault, was that on the night of the rehearsal, the music from the Pourhouse bar inside the venue was very loud as we were trying to do mingle, do toasts, etc. This was something I did not anticipate, however the staff at LX were able to quickly get us a microphone no questions asked. Again, more of something we just didn't anticipate vs the venues fault. We would recommend them over and over - it was truly the best day! ◡̈
Vendor response 11/14/2023
Thanks so much Marley, congratulations to you both!
I had so much fun planning and being ...
a part of your big day! The love you and Nolyn have for each other radiated throughout the entire venue! We're all wishing you the very best in your future together!
Cheers,
Hannah & LX Team
Teresa G
5.0
10/26/2023
We loved everything about the Lumber Exchange. Staff was great to work with and everyone loved the venue!
Brant P
5.0
10/14/2023
Lumber Exchange was a fantastic venue for our wedding. The staff was extremely professional, yet fun, excellent in communication, and on top of everything. After viewing several venues, we found the value of Lumber Exchange unmatched. The food, drinks, space itself, and staff were all fantastic. Highly recommend!
Vendor response 10/17/2023
Brant & Jestin,
First off, congratulations! I had the best time planning with you and was...
so happy to be a part of your wedding day! I know I said this already but you both looked absolutely incredible and your whole wedding party was amazing. The LX staff talked endlessly about how supportive they were in helping to make sure it was the best day ever! We can't thank you enough for choosing LX for your big day! Cheers to you and your forever! Wishing you all the best in your future together!
Much love,
Hannah & LX Team!
Mackenzie R
5.0
10/11/2023
The Lumber Exchange was the absolute best!!! The attention to detail was exceptional. They went over and above to make sure every aspect of our celebration was exactly how we wanted. Our day could not have been more perfect!!! I have no doubt that the team at the Lumber Exchange will provide nothing but the absolute best for their clients.
Vendor response 10/12/2023
It was an absolute pleasure to help plan your big day with you and Nick. You both looked a...
mazing, and I was happy I was able to get a picture with you guys. You had a one-of-a-kind celebration and our staff said there was not a dry eye in the room. A true friendship was created! Ice Ice Baby!!!
Love your new LX family!
Sarah A
5.0
8/14/2023
We had our wedding reception at Dylan and Sawyers on June 23, 2023, and could not speak more highly of this venue. All staff were extremely helpful and accommodating our entire wedding day. We worked with Will, and he was the absolute best. He kept us on track with our wedding planning and responded in a timely matter to all of our questions. Not to mention he is incredibly kind and just a joy to work with. I highly recommend this venue!!
Vendor response 08/22/2023
Sarah+Wesley,
I had an absolute blast working with you. You both were so sweet, and your ...
family was very warm and welcoming! Planning my wedding the weekend before yours will be an experience I will never forget. Getting advice and ideas from each other made all the wedding nerves go away.
I can't thank you enough and I wish you the happiest life together!
All my best,
Will and your new LX family!
Bailey A
5.0
7/01/2023
We have so many good things to say about our experience with the lumber exchange! We worked with Will H. throughout the planning process and he was there to help us every step of the way. Any question or concern we had, he was quick to answer or help guide us in the right direction. If we had one negative, it would be the food service. The service was delayed about an hour, which made the break hours we had set up for the open bar and photo booth get a little bit messed up, and also delayed some of our own picture opportunities. I completely understand being flexible, but it definitely put a pretty big wrench in the rest of the schedule. If anything, it would have been nice if they could have adjusted the open bar to coordinate with the delay in the dinner service. Other than that, we really did enjoy the food itself and loved every minute we got to spend celebrating!! Even with the delay, we were super happy with the overall experience and would do it all over again! :)
Vendor response 10/12/2023
What an experience it was to plan your wedding alongside mine and to be in venues right ne...
xt to each other. It was so fun to go through all the craziness, happiness, stress, love and laughter that weddings create with you two. I am so happy your day was as amazing as you two are. I will always think of you as my wedding twins :)
All our best,
Will & your new LX family
Alli J
5.0
6/09/2023
The space itself is absolutely gorgeous and exactly what we envisioned for our wedding day. The staff exceeded our expectations and went above and beyond to make sure every detail of the day, and leading up for it, went as smoothly as possible.
Vendor response 06/21/2023
Alli! It warms my heart to hear that your day was everything you wanted it to be! I am OBS...
ESSED with your photos and loved working with you and Blake to make your day amazing. Thank you again for choosing LX! ❤️
Molly B
4.0
5/09/2023
We had a great experience at LX. Hannah was our saving grace and helped us get through the whole planning experience flawlessly. We loved the fountain room, it was beautiful and hardly needed any decorations. Abby our day of coordinator was amazing - she's a boss and kept the whole day running smoothly! We had a huge wedding party and she was great at keeping everyone on time & where they were supposed to be!
Our food was awesome, our bartenders were so cool. The venue itself is dramatic, historical & with the brick it's exactly what we wanted. We had about 230 people come & I have only received positive feedback on everything. The staff especially.
Huge thank you to Hannah & Abby for all their hard work!!
Vendor response 05/09/2023
Thank you so much Molly! Our staff truly enjoyed all of your guests, it was such a fun day...
filled with so much joy! Cheers to a lifetime of happiness! Hannah & LX Team
Andrew B
5.0
5/04/2023
We booked with the Lumber Exchange for our wedding. My now wife and I are extremely pleased with the services we received and would recommend that anyone book with them too.
As one may expect our wedding venue was the first major choice we made. As such we had been working with the Lumber Exchange Event Center team for months before the big day.
Of particular note - Hannah was nothing short of amazing. Hannah was our account executive and was truly amazing to work with. Her communication, professionalism, attention to detail, and upbeat attitude provided us so much value through our experience. It's safe to say that both my wife and I were fairly demanding customers and felt anxious through various phases of wedding preparation. Hannah helped reassure us time and time again by answering our questions, guiding with experience, and being flexible throughout the process.
We ended up having both our rehearsal and wedding ceremony/reception at the Lumber Exchange Event Center. The event space is beautiful indoor venue especially great for unpredictable Minnesota weather. The inside itself didn't much else decor from us as it already has a great atmosphere with the tall ceiling skylight, huge warm brick wall, fountain feature, and more. The proximity to the more recent light rail makes transportation a tad complicated; however, directions are clear and the venue has a multiple parking/valet options at various price tiers. The venue's food options provided good variety, the tasting options ahead of time helped us choose our favorite food, and in the end our guests had great things to say about the food. Our guest count ended up being around 100 guests and the Fountain Room of the venue provided ample space for this. The adjoining River Room provided a great bar space and still had ample room to handle the transition period between wedding and reception. The onsite venue staff handled the room turnover quickly and efficiently. For music the venue has their own sound/mic system as well as a some great spots for a separate DJ to setup (both options we took advantage of).
We would highly recommend Lumber Exchange to anyone looking to make their wedding event a success!
Vendor response 05/09/2023
We're so happy to hear your day was amazing! Thank you for the kind review, you both were ...
a joy to work with. Wishing you two the absolute best in your future together, sending big virtual hugs!! Congratulations again, Newlyweds!
Hannah & LX Team
Zachary S
5.0
3/20/2023
The Lumber Exchange Event Center hosted our wedding and my wife and I had an amazing experience. From the very beginning, when we toured the venue to make our decision, all the way through to our wedding day, LX staff were on top of everything and were super helpful. Our event coordinator, Will, did a wonderful job and was always quick to respond to any question or concerns we had in the planning process. It was organized and easy to keep track of things in the event portal. All the contracts, notes, venue details, were organized there and easy to find. Our day of event specialists, Dan and Jordan, were on top of overseeing the whole day and making sure everything ran smoothly. They were on the ball and seemed to be everywhere all at once. We could not have been taken care of any better on our wedding day! If you are recently engaged, and need to find a quality venue around the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro, look no further!
Micaela O
5.0
12/02/2022
I have screenshots of the Lumber Exchange from before my fiancé and I were even engaged in my phone, we fell in love with this place before we were even engaged! Everything about the venue is amazing, including the people working in it. We do not have enough good things to say about Hannah, Barb, and Jordan. They were all amazing and made everything from planning small details to day of coordinating seamless. Our guests thought the venue was gorgeous, loved their food, and had a great time. We cannot thank the Lumber Exhange team enough for all the hard work they put into our event!
Vendor response 12/03/2022
Micaela & Alex -
This means a lot, thank you so much! I had a great time planning such ...
an incredible day for you two. We were so happy to celebrate the love you share for each other! I'm wishing you two the absolute best in your future together!
Cheers!
Hannah & LX Team
Alisha S
5.0
11/18/2022
We chose the Lumber Exchange because of the size of the space and the flexibility they gave us! We loved Will and his monthly emails made the entire planning process so much easier. They were super flexible in order to give us the exact timeline we wanted! They let us do many walkthroughs with out of town family and to help plan. The day of was spectacular. The bridal suite was the perfect place to hang out and get ready. The space looked stunning with the flowers and lights and everything was set up with plenty of time. The only note that we didn’t realize was that because it was Halloween weekend there was pretty loud club music that you could hear through the floor including during the ceremony. Just something to be aware of if it’s a holiday weekend especially! Jordan was awesome the day of though, everything ran smoothly and many people asked about our venue and commented on how amazing it was! 10/10 would recommend!!
Vendor response 12/01/2022
Alisha+Hunter- It was an absolute pleasure working with you both! Your family was so kind ...
and I loved having them along for the ride during planning. They made me feel like a childhood friend. Your whole family is now part of the LX family. Cheers to many years of happiness!
Kayla S
4.0
8/29/2022
This space is hands down one of the coolest venues in the state. We ABSOLUTELY LOVED our experience in the space but this venue is not for those who want a super personal experience with your venue, we never even met our contact in person but she was super helpful preparing via zoom and email.. The food the day of was great we did salmon chicken and risotto.
Cons - if you are a big foodie this is not a huge priority for them. We got to try 5 entrees total during our tastings which during we had to actually ask to try the soups and salads because they weren't originally offered. Small misses overall but when you stack them against 8 months of planning and thousands spent it does impact the entire experience.
All and all we wouldnt have done it different and if you love the space its well worth your day there!
Hayli M
5.0
7/31/2022
What an amazing event. Hannah helped us get our dream wedding organized and was there for us every step of the way. We loved our day of the wedding staff to name a few Maddie and Jordan. Everyone made us feel special and stress-free. The place was gorgeous and the places within were also gorgeous.
Vendor response 08/17/2022
Hayli, thank you so much! We are so happy that we were able to help you and Shawn celebrat...
e the love you share. It was a pleasure working with you both to plan an amazing wedding!
Kerri P
4.0
7/18/2022
The venue is gorgeous and offers multiple options to make your wedding unique. All of our guests loved the beauty and style of the place. Communication before and after the event was fantastic, and our account executive Hannah was so wonderful in walking us through the process and making planning a breeze so that we didn't feel like we were doing this all on our own. Communication immediately leading up to and on the day of the event could have been a lot better, especially as venue issues arose, but still a wonderful experience and we couldn't imagine our wedding being anywhere else.
Vendor response 07/20/2022
Thank you for your feedback, Kerri! We always do our best to ensure the planning process i...
s as smooth and stress-free as possible! Thank you for choosing us to host your special day!
Jordan K
5.0
6/06/2022
We cannot thank Hannah and the LX team enough for making our wedding so magical. It was perfect! Truly, Hannah was so diligent in gathering every detail throughout the planning process and the team efficiently executed our vision the day of; we could not have hoped for a better outcome. We knew we were in good hands the entire time and trusted everyone on staff to keep everything running smoothly. It felt effortless on our end. Thank you, LX for being so thorough, communicative, and detailed. And thank you for celebrating with us along the way!!! We have loved working with you! :)
Vendor response 06/06/2022
Ahh, thank you so much Jordan! You were so amazing to work with throughout your wedding pl...
anning! I loved all the personal creative touches you added to make your day so unique and special. Sending love to you and Taylor as you begin your married life together :) - Hannah & The LX Team
Samantha T
5.0
5/23/2022
We loved having our wedding at the Lumber Exchange Event Center! It was such a lovely venue and the staff were extremely helpful! They also helped us prepare in many ways leading up to our wedding, which helped us feel confident in the steps we were taking to prepare. We also appreciated that everything was convenient and well thought out, definitely recommend having your wedding here!
Vendor response 06/01/2022
Thank you so much Samantha & Caleb for your kind review. It was such a pleasure working wi...
th you two! We are so thrilled your day was full of fun and love. Wishing you two a lifetime of happiness! XOXO, Hannah and LX Team
Caidyn W
5.0
5/15/2022
If I could give them 10 stars I would!! We worked with Hannah and Barb and I just simply couldn't have asked for a better team and venue!! They accommodated every last one of our "special" requests and even helped add new ideas to our vision! They were so helpful, organized, and on top of EVERYTHING!!! The space is beautiful and they are just so great about work with your to make your vision come to life! They will help work within your budget wherever possible. I honestly cannot say enough good things about this place and the staff!!
Vendor response 05/17/2022
Thank you Caidyn! We were so happy to get to know your family and have you as one of ours!...
Thanks for your kind words! We will never forget you!!
XOXO,
Barb and the LX team!
Lara S
5.0
3/30/2022
The entire Lumber Exchange team was incredibly helpful both in the planning process and the day of our wedding. The fountain room is a gorgeous space and many of our guests commented on how nice everything looked.
Vendor response 05/18/2022
Hey Lara,
It was a pleasure working with you! You are now and forever apart of the LX fam...
ily. Thank you for the review, Will and the LX team :)
Courtney J
2.0
2/09/2022
We had our wedding reception at the lumber exchange after a destination ceremony at a different venue. Maybe the venue in Hawaii set the bar too high, because compared to them, the lumber exchange was awful to work with. They switched the coordinator we were working with multiple times, and had no contact from our coordinator the two weeks leading up to the ceremony. The whole event was very frustrating. The space is beautiful, and there are plenty of picturesque places but with that being said fell short in many areas. When we saw pictures of the space there was a lot of greenery on the overlooking balconies and were promised that greenery is included and would be in place by the time our reception came around, it ended up being a fraction of what we were shown originally. If you plan to have dancing, we were told the day of, that they are unable to dim the lights… at a wedding venue. So plan on a bright fully lit dance floor from first dance through the party at the end of the night. Something else that I didn’t notice during my tour but think is important is the lack of outlets in the bridal suite. There are zero outlets by all of the mirrors and one outlet by the sink in the bathroom. And for the grooms suite, no bathroom or sink. They will prop open the back door of the bar across the hall for bathroom access. As far as food, it’s eh…wedding food quality. Last but not least, there were Covid restriction updates a couple weeks prior to our event, it took them a week and a half to get us a solid answer on what restrictions would be for our event so we could pass information on to our guests. So three days prior we informed everyone of vax or negative test requirements and had about 30 people not make it. I’m not trying to come off overly critical, just sharing my experiences to potentially spare any couples who are looking for their big day to be a nice smooth sailing operation.
Vendor response 02/23/2022
Hi Courtney,
I apologize that you felt this way after your wedding with us. I know you we...
re in Hawaii leading up to your reception and I can imagine how crazy it must have been to plan for two major events at once.
It does look like you had 2 coordinators throughout your planning process. We work very closely as a small team, so we can help each other out if someone goes on vacation or has a life change. We've done our best to be extremely diligent with our communication surrounding Covid-19 and the ever-changing policies and mandates. Looking back, it looks like we sent you an update regarding the vaccine/negative test requirement a little over a week prior to the wedding.
There are 12 outlets under the vanity counter. Thank you for pointing this out so we can be sure to have the concierge show this to future clients in the suite.
Again, I apologize that this is how you remember your day with us, especially because we have had such great feedback from couples throughout covid.
Thank you again for your thoughts. Wishing you a wonderful future!
-Barb & The LX Team
Diana R
5.0
1/24/2022
This venue did an amazing job! I had no idea the amount of detail it took to plan a wedding but with Hannah Fox & the LX Team, it was a breeze.
Everything is gone over with the Event Coordinator to make sure that the day runs smoothly. They make sure to stay coordinated with outside vendors so everyone knows the plan.
Food was also amazing and the serving sizes were perfect. They give plenty of food for the plated style.
I had very little stress on my wedding day!
I did have one little critique;
I know its standard waitstaff to wait till there is little food left on the table to refill but I found that when the table had small numbers of cake on it, they were hesitant to take some thinking that there wasn't going to be enough for everyone, leaving a lot of left over cake. It would have been better for the waitstaff to keep the cake table full rather than waiting so guests could take more knowing there was plenty left. If that makes sense... same thing sort of happened at the rehearsal dinner. But other than that small critique. Very very good!
Vendor response 02/02/2022
Thank you so much for your note, Diana! I'm so thrilled your day was so wonderful from beg...
inning to end! We appreciate your feedback regard the dessert, even small improvements like this help us towards perfection. Wishing you two a lifetime of happiness!
Jessy S
5.0
11/15/2021
I cannot even begin to describe the amazing experience we had with the LX and all of the staff involved. It was the first venue we toured (of 7) and from the second we met Sarah (who has since left) it was clear this was going to be the venue to make our big day the BEST. We were paired up with Will Harshman and he could not have been more patient with my every little concern, easy to talk to and really worked to understand our vision and helped to guide us on how to get there. He made suggestions along the way which helped us to keep within our budget while ensuring we would also have a great time with our guests. The venue is set up perfectly for a modern style wedding but could easily fit many different styles and the staff is on top of it like a well oiled machine to make sure the entire day runs exactly as planned! Frequent check-ins along the way of planning as well as an attentive staff and excellent day of coordinator team (Jordan and Taylor) made sure that everything went off without a hitch! I cannot express enough how thankful we are to have had the experience working with Will and the team, I would recommend this venue to every single person on the planet if I could.
Also the food! the food was AMAZING! We had a taco bar buffet and were told by nearly every person in attendance that it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding, a major win because we ALSO really loved the meal. Weddings are expensive ordeals, we all know this, but the LX had it all! We didn't need to waste money with 100 different vendors, they took care of the room flip, the linens and the overall set up and Will helped guide us to the right amount for food and drink for our size, adjusting where needed when our guest count changed by about 50 from the original plan.
Another thing we loved about the venue is that the hotel (AC MARRIOT DOWNTOWN) is connected so our guests young and old only had to walk a short distance and INSIDE to get from one to the other, it made for a really slick transition throughout the day!
There is not a single thing I would change about our experience here, if I could relive the day over and over again I would because it was flawless, and if there were hiccups we never knew about them, which to me is a blessing-with the help of the team at LX they took what is typically the most stressful day and made sure we didn't feel an ounce of stress from the venue-they even helped to crowd control some antsy family wanting to get in early!
If you're looking to find the perfect place to have your romantic day, look no further Lumber Exchange has it all!
Vendor response 12/02/2021
Jessy - we are so thrilled to hear about your perfect day!
You're right - wedding plannin...
g is a big task for couples and we do everything we can to make it a fun and stress-free for you! I'm glad you and Eric have so many incredible memories to look back on and love that LX will be forever part of your love story.
MacKenzie F
5.0
11/03/2021
We love LX. We had such an easy time planning our wedding with the LX team - Hannah in particular. They are exceptional at communicating, answering questions, and keeping things moving on a reasonable timeline. We know that the Fountain Room is the more popular venue they offer, but we fell in love with Dylan's and Sawyers on 5th and knew we had to get married there. It's got an industrial feel with a very large cocktail space and ample room for guests and dancing - all while looking so incredibly cool. Our guests were obsessed with the space and are still talking about it weeks later. Our wedding day was an absolute dream and we credit a large part of that to how incredible LX was to work with. Weddings can be expensive, but if you can afford it, the Lumber Exchange is worth every penny.
Vendor response 11/05/2021
Thanks MacKenzie!! We had such an amazing time being part of your planning and big day! Th...
anks for your comments. You are so right about Sawyers! The space is amazing and we sure love it too! Thanks for being part of the LX family forever!
Natalie M
5.0
10/29/2021
We got married at the Lumber Exchange on 10/16/21. It was amazing!! The venue is beautiful and it is conveniently located to hotels. The staff were great and always kept us in the loop with planning. We had a great experience and would highly recommend this venue. The food is great also!
Vendor response 12/02/2021
Hi Natalie! Thank you so much for your kind words and feedback and most importantly, thank...
you for sharing your wedding day with us at LX! Wishing you and Brett all the happiness!
Terry W
5.0
8/28/2021
We toured several venues, but the Lumber Exchange was far and away the best place we could imagine for our wedding. They were incredibly accommodating as we rescheduled our wedding twice due to the pandemic. It was not easy to coordinate such an event from out of state, but the Lumber Exchange staff – especially Hannah F. – were always available for Zoom calls and accommodated our busy schedules by meeting after hours and on weekends. Hannah was a fantastic consultant on local resources and best practices for the health and safety of our guests. Because we were planning from a distance, it was convenient to have on-site catering. The food and drink throughout the weekend were high quality and delicious.
There are so many wonderful spaces throughout the Lumber Exchange that each part of our weekend felt like a unique event. Because almost all our guests travelled from out of town, it was ideal to have a central location for our events with two hotels nearby. We started with a welcome social in the Hideout the day before the ceremony. Our guests loved the secret entrance through the bookcase. Having our ceremony in the Fountain Room was magical. It felt like we were indoors and outdoors at the same time. The café lights added to the intimate and romantic atmosphere. After the ceremony we moved to the Alibi Lounge for cocktails and appetizers. This is such a gorgeous location for fun! Then we returned to the Fountain Room, which had been magically transformed to a beautiful location for our reception and dancing. Many of our guests raved about the unique and beautiful space for our wedding events!
Throughout the weekend the Lumber Exchange staff were incredibly helpful. It was great to have an event coordinator assigned for each space and a concierge to guide us through our big day. They were proactive in anticipating our needs and working with multiple vendors so that we didn’t have to think about details. We had incredibly high hopes for our wedding which was several years in the making. The Lumber Exchange exceeded our expectations! It was truly an event that we and our guests will never forget!
Vendor response 09/01/2021
Terry & Kory, Thank you so much! You two are truly one of a kind and we are so lucky to ha...
ve been able to host you and your family & friends for your special day. Our staff also described your day as "magical" - and it truly was - all the way down to all the small details! Thank you for being such a fun couple to work with from start to finish! Wishing you two all the happiness :)
-Hannah & The LX Team
Leah R
5.0
8/20/2021
The LX staff/venue was beyond our expectations!! This team, from the start to finish we’re AMAZING!! They truly made all our dreams come true, and our day was perfect♥️ So many compliments from family and friends how great our wedding, the space, and the staff were. Special thank you to the amazing Barb for literally making things that much easier on us and doing everything possible to make our day perfect! We had to reschedule multiple times but it was SO worth the wait! I can’t thank this team enough, but THANK YOU to the LX team♥️ If it wasn’t clear LOL, we HIGHLY recommend this Venue and team to work with for you wedding or any event😊
Vendor response 12/02/2021
Leah - THANK YOU! You and Stewart were such a blast to work with and an incredible wedding...
to have at LX! Thank you for trusting us with such an important day. We're glad you and your guests had a wonderful time!
Tori S
5.0
8/16/2021
My husband and I had a wonderful experience working with the Lumber Exchange! While planning a wedding during the pandemic was definitely challenging, Hannah and Sara made it much more manageable.
The venue is absolutely beautiful and all of the staff on wedding day were very helpful. We are so glad we decided on LX!
Vendor response 08/31/2021
Thank you, Tori! It was so great working with you throughout your wedding planning and see...
ing your and Isaacs special day finally arrive. Wishing you two a lifetime of happiness together! Thank you for choosing LX!
Hannah & The LX Team
Leah P
5.0
7/23/2021
LX was not only a beautiful location for my wedding but the staff we worked with were equally amazing. We started out with one person helping and half way through we got word that we'd be working with Will for the remainder. I was nervous for the change at first but Will eased the nerves with quality, prompt, understanding and kind communication. Day of, we worked with Abby and Yekeen. They both were so great! They and their team worked so hard to make sure our wedding day was smooth. They worked with our florist, cake baker and photographer making sure everyone and everything was in place. The intern that was with Abby (unfortunately forgot her name) went beyond when helping my bridesmaids with my bustle and last minute 'fluffing'. I can't say enough how happy we are that we chose to have our wedding at LX. Between having so many things included and the incredible staff, I would recommend them to everyone for any event! Thank you so much!
Vendor response 09/01/2021
Hi Leah! Thank you so much for your kind words! Your and Edgar's day was so incredible and...
we're happy that The Lumber Exchange will forever be apart of your love story. Thank you again for choosing LX to celebrate your special day. Wishing you two all the best!
Jordan M
5.0
6/25/2021
Sara was absolutely amazing for the majority of our planning - the homework made the planning easy and not overwhelming. Highly recommend. Beautiful places all around for photos inside and out. If you have a dream idea, tell them and they'll do their best to make it work. We did corn hole to get us to kiss and had our sparkler exit inside by the marble staircase.
Hannah then took over a few weeks before our big day and all went smoothly. They worked with our budget, were kind and very experienced. I love the industrial look of the venue with the cafe lights we didn't need much decoration.
Parking and rehearsal are good to keep in mind when selecting your venue, make sure to schedule practice time so your band can play with their instruments.
Staff was amazing and everything went seamlessly. Side note, you definitely should throw your bouquet from the second balcony - it was so fun!
Vendor response 07/01/2021
Thank you for being a part of our LX family! Our team is so grateful that you had such an ...
amazing time. We will always remember you and your family! They were so gracious and kind.
All the best in the world for you and your family!
Cheers,
Barb
Elizabeth R
5.0
11/19/2020
Having a wedding in 2020 is not easy, unless you are working with Lumber Exchange and Hannah Fox. We were in the Dylan's and Sawyers rooms of the Lumber Exchange. There were so many times throughout all of the wedding planning that I felt overwhelmed with stress, and Hannah was able to answer everything. She was a total rockstar and was a great advocate for us. She made sure that we were confident and happy every step of the way. I can not recommend her and the venue enough.
The overall venue was the best decision we made. My husband and I are still talking about our day two weeks later and that is a HUGE thank you to our vendors. We felt like everything was a well oiled machine and everyone was so pleasant and willing to be helpful with whatever question or suggestion. We still have our wedding guests talking about how beautiful our venue was and how amazing all of the staff were.
Vendor response 11/20/2020
Thank you for your feedback Liz! It was so wonderful working with you and Zach - you two a...
re such an amazing couple and we are honored we were able to be part of your wedding experience and your big day! I'm so thrilled that you two were able to share such a special day with your loved ones.
Cheers to you two!
Hannah & The LX Team
Lauren K
5.0
11/12/2020
We cannot express how thankful We are that we got married at the lumber exchange! My husband and I were planning our wedding before the pandemic happened and when it hit we didn’t know what our wedding day would look like. Sara was on top of all of it! She already created about three back up plans so We were ready for our wedding day! Because of Sara and the staff they made us feel super safe having a wedding during a pandemic, they followed all protocols with covid and we had a covid free wedding! The wedding day was better than I ever expected. The staff was on top of everything and We did not have to worry at all! So many guest came up to us and loved the look of the venue and how amazing the staff was!
I would 100% recommend this place to anyone. I cannot thank Sara enough for all the hard work she put into helping us plan everything out!
- food Amazing
- they made everything stress free
- beautiful venue
- amazing staff
Vendor response 11/12/2020
Lauren & Travis,
I cannot thank you enough for trusting us to be a part of your big day! I...
say this all of the time, but with all of the amazing venues to choose from, we are honestly honored you selected us. It was wonderful working with you and you know how much I loved your planning skills;) Your dress was absolutely beautiful- breathtaking.
Wishing you a lifetime of happiness.
Much love,
Sara & LX Team
Jake L
5.0
8/17/2020
We had an amazing day despite all of the restrictions and changes required due to COVID-19. We came into our wedding week very stressed about some of the restrictions in place and being able to experience the wedding day with at least a minor sense of normality. We ended up being blown away by essentially everything. Our venue coordinator, Sara, was great to work with throughout the entire process.
We had several conference call meetings to go over each aspect of the day. Regardless of whether we had told her if something was set in stone she always asked again to make sure we were certain. One major bonus for us was the willingness of the venue to allow us to utilize the ENTIRE floor (both venues) for our day without charging us extra. Not only did this provide for a great aesthetic, but made our guests feel much safer due to the ease in which they could socially distance. Additionally, Sara and the staff did a great job communicating every step of the way despite the constant changes from state government (particularly for guidance in Minneapolis).
The venue was beautiful. Our location for the First Look and our Wedding Photos was amazing and we are so excited to see more of our pictures! We chose a spot on top of a parking ramp which provided a great background for our photos. Also, the food was very well received. We went with a beef and chicken dish, accompanied by a gluten and dairy-free noodle dish as well. Although these are unprecedented times for all young couples planning a wedding, rest assured that the Lumber Exchange will make sure your day goes as smoothly as possible according to how you envision it going. We had a great day, a great time, and so did our guests!
Vendor response 08/19/2020
Paige & Jake,
Thank you so much for trusting us to be a part of your special day. We know ...
you have a ton of amazing venues to choose from and we are honestly honored you chose us! Planning a wedding in itself can be stressful, all Covid updates aside. You two were great to work with and of course I appreciated your patience through all of the updates. Your lanterns by the fountain were gorgeous and hearing the song "This Will Be" was a staff favorite. We wish you a lifetime of happiness and we thank you again for allowing us to be a part of your day.
Best,
Sara & LX Team
Ryan M
5.0
8/12/2020
Our experience with the Lumber Exchange was top notch- from the wedding planners to the venue itself. We actually had to work with more than one planner (COVID reasons), but everyone we planned with was incredibly helpful and professional. They worked extra hard to make our day go as close to our dream as possible with COVID. Their response time to communications were great. The spaces are absolutely beautiful. The food was excellent. (The food tasting is amazing!!) The day of staff knew exactly what was going on and there was no miscommunication on their part. Even the security guards were pleasant.
I feel like the staff bent over backwards to help in any way we asked them. I couldn't be more happy with our experience. Book the LX today!
Vendor response 08/19/2020
Kaitlyn & Ryan,
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. We enjoy...
ed you too! I know that planning a Covid weddings isn't what anyone envisions for their BIG DAY, but you did it with ease. The Minute To Win It games were such a creative fun touch that I have definitely recommended since your wedding! You took lemons and made lemonade. Thank you for trusting us to be such a huge part of your special day. Working with you was an absolute pleasure and I appreciate your patience throughout the planning process.
All of the best,
Sara & LX Team
Colette P
5.0
8/04/2020
We are so blessed to be able to have got married at LX!!! Throughout all of the times of uncertainty with COVID-19, LX was with us every step of the way. They implemented Governor Walz’s executive orders to a T and our guests were pleased with how they maintained social distancing with 180 people!! The food was amazing and our guests can’t stop talking about how beautiful the venue was!!! I wanted a modern and classy wedding and LX provided us just that!! Special shoutout to Sara T, Abby G and Juju who made my day run seamless !!!! Highly recommend having a pandemic wedding at LX Mpls!!
Vendor response 08/19/2020
Colette & Alex,
Working with you over the past two years was so much fun! I enjoyed gettin...
g to know you and Alex throughout the process. You were the first couple since Covid started to execute their wedding with us and we cannot thank you enough for trusting us to execute your special day! No matter how many updates you received throughout the Covid process, you were always calm and so pleasant. You let nothing stand in your way and I thoroughly enjoyed your energy and attitude while planning. Turns out the day was perfect and we had so much fun! Stay in touch!
-Sara & LX Team
Tessa D
1.0
7/25/2020
Horrible experience. Not at all understanding once the pandemic hit and didn’t even try to work with us on alternatives. All they cared about was keeping our money and not about keeping our guests safe. (They said we would be able to have 200 guests from all over the country inside in mid July 2020). So glad we cancelled and had our wedding elsewhere because they clearly do not care about their customers. I know this pandemic has been hard on everyone but every other one of our vendors has been willing to work with us and come up with an alternative plan. So disappointing.
Vendor response 08/04/2020
Hi Tessa & Charlie,
We respect your decision to host your wedding elsewhere. We know you...
both loved the venue and we really enjoyed working with you prior to your decision to cancel your event.
We've given our clients the option to utilize the entire event center at no additional cost, postpone their date, decrease their guest count or put the deposit towards another event.
The safety of our guests and staff is one of our utmost concerns, which is why we have implemented several guidelines and requirements over the past several months - including but not limited to requiring masks, taking temperatures of all individuals onsite, allowing clients to utilize additional onsite venue(s) at no additional cost to ensure social distancing , etc. Our preparedness plan has been evolving to be in compliance with the most up to date regulations and recommendations put forth by the CDC and the governor.
Please know that if you wish to host a delayed reception, one year anniversary party or anything else, we would be happy to honor your deposit through July 18th, 2021. Wishing you two a lifetime of happiness together.
Amanda K
5.0
7/01/2020
We had our wedding here in February and it was an absolute dream. Our coordinator Will was wonderful to work with, and the staff on the day of our wedding was also great. If something went wrong, I never found out about it. They were willing to work with us on a tighter budget and helped us cut corners where we could. Everything went so smoothly and I couldn't have imagined a better place to have our wedding. For all the right reasons, it is definitely a day I will remember forever!
Thank you so much to everyone at the LX for such an amazing wedding day!
Vendor response 07/02/2020
Thank you so much for your kind words, Amanda! Hands down, the best part about our job is ...
hearing from our couples about how magical their day was!
Will absolutely LOVED working with you both and the photos you shared are stunning! We're so thrilled your day was everything you wanted it to be and will be a cherished memory forever. Cheers to you and Josh!
Rylie W
5.0
1/02/2020
We got marred here the weekend before Christmas 2019, and we have been hearing one word to describe our wedding from our guests- MAGICAL! And this is 100% due to the LX team. Hannah was a dream to work with during the planning process, very detail oriented, kept me on track, always had fast responses and helped me when I needed a different perspective.
Kelsey and Crystal were also spectacular as day of contacts. Kelsey helped us walk through our rehearsal to get over any day-before jitters. Crystal was like an old friend on the day of, keeping me sane, helping my bridal party with any questions we had and making sure we stayed on our timeline, while still getting to have fun and enjoy ourselves. I do want to also note that every single member of the service staff was friendly and answered all questions with a smile.
Lastly, I feel like I have to address how absolutely BEAUTIFUL the space was. We needed very little decor and the space was so natural with the exposed brick, large windows and charming chandeliers.
I cannot recommend this space enough, not only because of the visually appeal it provides but all of the people who helped make our day THE BEST EVER!
Vendor response 08/20/2020
Rylie & Eric,
Thank you so much for your kind words! Your wedding was gorgeous and we espe...
cially loved the circular wreaths your bridesmaids held instead of traditional bouquets! A great idea for a Christmas themed wedding! We are thrilled you and your guests found your experience with us MAGICAL! We think our couples are pretty magical too!
Cheers to a lifetime of happiness,
LX Team
Emily G
5.0
11/19/2019
We held both our ceremony and reception at Lumber Exchange and could not be more happy with the evening! The venue speaks for itself, it is picture perfect! The facility is gorgeous with amazing bridal and groom suites to start the day, so many close locations for pictures (rooftop overlooking downtown, marble staircase, entryways, Pourhouse, etc...), and the perfect setup for a party! The staff make the experience so great with easy communication and coordination to help decrease the stress of planning the biggest day of your life! From the in-person meetings, emailing, dinner and bar service, concierge, security, and especially the day-of assistance; it was also seamless! Not only did our guests comment on the amazing evening but as the couple, we couldn't have asked for a better place to get married and through an amazing party!!
Marykate F
5.0
11/19/2019
The Lumber Exchange Event Center was a perfect fit for us. They really listened to our concerns and always went out of their way to make sure we stayed on budget. They even slashed prices and offered suggestions and alternatives to cut costs for us. Also Sara is a literal angel, and Hannah was so helpful! Both let me hound them with questions and gave me so much peace of mind. Our wedding was beautiful and everything worked wonderfully. I can’t thank them enough!
Aarti A
1.0
11/05/2019
Only giving one star because zero is not an option. Used the LX for our wedding and reception - a massive whole day event typical of Indian weddings. Although it is hard to find venues that host Hindu ceremonies, Indians, DO NOT go with the LX. It is well worth your money to go elsewhere. We had three event coordinators and two different chefs over the course of a year that switched each time with no notice on our part. The LX does not handle information transfers well so a lot was lost in every translation. The quality of their food also leaves a lot to be desired for the price they charge. They also had a very poor response to handicap accessibility issues that arose during our event, which we considered very serious. They had a non-functioning elevator that they knew about before our event and made no effort to reorganize the event to allow for accessibility, leading to multiple honored elderly people at our wedding being unable to attend key parts of the ceremony and lots of other big issues. Their Director of Events reporting directly into the owner of the business was onsite the day of our wedding and had utterly no response to this catastrophe. Trust me, you do not want to look back at your wedding as one big legal fiasco simply because your venue's event staff is not capable of handling any curve balls. You can be assured that should ANYTHING go wrong, the LX employees will have zero response during your wedding. They also had multiple hidden fees and unclear accounting throughout their process. This may be an issue with all event spaces but we were not impressed with the fact that the LX staff does not know how to use Excel to show clearly which items incur fees and which incur taxes. Multiple times they attempted to charge us taxes and fees on items that were NOT eligible. Lastly, they charged a high service fee with little to no service. We were charged exorbitant fees on outside catering (one of the things they will advertise with you that they can do "no problem" when you're shopping the venue then throw a lot of hurdles at you once you sign with them) as well as their in-house catering which received no service. We paid extra to use LX plates and cutlery, which was all provided so late that guests were waiting at the buffet line for quite a while during our event. Staff was not on hand at any point to respond to the needs of prominent guests; instead they will just follow the bride around and pretend that being visible is the same as being accountable. In short - if you care about your wedding day and cannot guarantee that absolutely nothing will go wrong, DO NOT book the Lumber Exchange. I promise you want to work with an event staff that can respond to changes inherent to all events, who are alert and aware, who are familiar with your event details, and who have at least a basic understanding of their obligations like fulfilling the terms of your contract and ensuring disability access.
Amanda N
4.0
10/17/2019
Our wedding at the Lumber Exchange Event Center was absolutely fantastic! We fell in love with the beauty of the space, the easy access right within the heart of downtown and the ease of having the ceremony and reception all in one location (with hotel options right down the hall!) The staff was excellent. We did get transferred around a few times in the beginning with a couple hiccups, but once we landed with Hannah, we were in great hands! The staff the day of were absolute rock stars as well. We highly recommend this venue.
Courtney L
5.0
9/27/2019
Our wedding in the Fountain Room at The Lumber Exchange was amazing!!!! The venue is absolutely breathtaking!!! We fell in love at first sight when we first toured and were still in awe the day of! We had SO many guests compliment on how gorgeous this venue was! The whole day went off without a problem. Our coordinator and event managers were on top of everything the whole day. The on site chef made delicious food that was displayed beautifully. The staff was so nice and friendly. We only had a handful of things that we wish were different. The biggest thing was the high price, particularly the high prices of the food/drinks. But being a downtown wedding, we knew it wasn’t going to be cheap. Our sales manager/coordinator was SO helpful with my many questions throughout the planning process, but I did wish she was a little faster to respond to my emails. I know she was very busy with weddings every weekend though, in addition to other events they do, so I completely understood. Also, the bride and groom’s suites were not available until noon the day of the wedding (what bride starts getting ready at noon?), and it cost quite a bit per hour to rent the rooms earlier than noon, and if we went in early we would have to pay the high prices for their chef to serve breakfast/lunch (no outside food was allowed). It cost us less to get a hotel room the night before instead of using these rooms. The suites were beautiful and I wish we could have used them for getting ready, but it just didn’t seem cost efficient. But overall, these things were not a big enough deal to detract from the high rating of this review and I totally would have my wedding here if I went back in time and had to do it all over again! This place helped us have the wedding of our dreams!!!!
Vendor response 09/27/2019
Thanks for your review and feedback, Courtney and Ian! We loved working with you and makin...
g your day unforgettable. All the luck in the world.
Cheers,
Barb (Director of Sales) and the LX Crew!
Lauren B
5.0
8/19/2019
We had an amazing experience with Lumber Exchange! The venue itself is beautiful! We were in the Fountain Room, and the high ceiling and lighting made for an incredible event atmosphere. And everyone there was incredibly helpful every step of the way. From planning how the day would go, to selecting food/bar/room setup, and facilitating every step of the actual day, everyone on our staff was great. We didn't even need to hire an outside event planning, because they helped with every step. (and we had no idea what we were doing going into the wedding) We had a great experience, and would recommend the Lumber Exchange to anyone!
Mary K
5.0
8/09/2019
We had an amazing experience having our wedding at the Lumber Exchange. My husband and I wanted a Minneapolis venue that was modern but still had some classic beauty. The Fountain Room and River Room is what we ended up renting, and everyone commented on how cool our venue was. The modern brick, huge ceilings, light posts and chandeliers are stunning.
We worked with Sara Thomalla throughout the planning process – she was incredible and bent over backwards to answer our questions and accommodate our requests. My husband and I are vegan, and we were thrilled that Lumber Exchange catering was able to meet those needs. Our guests loved the food, and 99% of them are not vegan. A big win!
The Lumber Exchange and surrounding area gave us photos even better than we could have dreamed. We are obsessed with the historic but modern look of the exterior, the massive marble staircase, and the towering skyscrapers we captured going on the top floor of the nearby parking garage.
We’d definitely recommend. Many guests told us it was the best wedding they’d ever been to, and we think this venue had a lot to do with that!
Stephanie K
5.0
7/09/2019
The Lumber Exchange was an AMAZING place to have our wedding reception. Sarah T. was a joy to work with in the year leading up to our wedding. All of the staff was super organized; our guests even mentioned how "on the ball" everyone looked. We had our wedding in Dylan's and Sawyers on fifth, which I loved. Having the bridal and groom suite was also a huge lifesaver - especially if you want to get away for a quick second. I would HIGHLY recommend having a wedding reception there!!!
Nikki K