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North Garden Theater

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(20)best-of-weddings

929 West Seventh Street, St. Paul, MN

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About This Vendor

Historic Movie Theater... Elegantly re imagined.

Located in the vibrant West 7th Neighborhood of St. Paul, Minnesota - The historically renovated historic North Garden Theater holds up to 150 guests. Cast iron trusses float high in the air below 20 foot tall original wood ceilings supported by century old brick pilasters. This industrial chic setting is highlighted with black carriage house sconces and a central chandelier… an ideal backdrop to add your personal flair, yet elegant "as is" if you have a smaller (or no) decorating budget. The North Garden Theater features full theatrical lights, sound, media, tables/chairs, private dressing room, full bar, catering kitchen, parking nearby, and open concept floor plan to create the wedding and/or reception of your dreams!

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor - Covered
Outdoor - Not Covered
Business Attributes
Women-owned Business
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 150
Settings
Ballroom, Historic Venue
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
2020 Best of Weddings Winner

North Garden Theater Reviews

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Reviewed On 10/15/2018 by Shawna E
Reasons why I love The NGT: 1. Ryan and Tina were AWESOME to work with - very quick to get back to emails and answer questions. Super accommodating with all the vendors I was working with and I felt like I could customize EVERYTHING with them ...
(down to the jalapeno margaritas that Tina and Ryan prepared!). 2. So reasonably priced! Security was included with our rental, they helped with parking, set a beautiful ambiance of the space, included tables and chairs (and helped with setup and tear down), did a custom marquee message, and so much more. We had the venue from early afternoon all the way to midnight. We were able to reserve the space the night before to host our rehearsal dinner and complete the setup (pro tip: get late night pizza from Joe and Stan's - you will not regret!). 3. Customizations all around! I've eluded to this already a little, but it was so great it deserves a second mention - every time I came to The NGT with a hope to customize something they said "no problem!" and made it happen without adding a bill unto my tab, which is so incredibly rare in wedding planning. 4. Beautiful space with room for everyone and everything. We had our ceremony and reception at The NGT - it was perfect because there was a space for the bridal party and groomsmen to get ready separately, a seamless transition from ceremony to dinner, and the venue itself allows for beautiful lighting and sound. Thank you again Ryan and Tina for everything - you two are A W E S O M E!
Response from the Vendor on 10/16/2018
Shawna... thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! And thank you for allowing the North Garden Theater (and me and Tina) to be a part of your and Taylor's wedding experience! I must say, your vows had me and the wife a littl...
e misty eyed! You guys were beyond adorable! Keep up the great work! Thanks again for the kind words!
Reviewed On 1/05/2021 by Miranda B
Trying to plan a wedding in the middle of a pandemic is just about the worst thing you want to have to stress about. We had booked NGT in 2019 for a 2020 fall wedding, so once everything was shutting down we had to put our plans on hold. Thr...
oughout all of this, Ryan was very communicative and flexible with our up-in-the-air plans. One of Ryan's top priorities was making sure that I was as stress-free as possible. Ryan and Tina are truly amazing at what they do and offer some of the best customer service I've ever experienced. I feel so lucky to be able to look back on my wedding day and have nothing but awesome memories! For folks who are still not sure if NGT is the right venue for you, let me ask you this: If North Garden Theater was able to give us a flawless wedding during covid, then can you imagine how amazing they are with everything else?
Response from the Vendor on 01/05/2021
Miranda (and Will)... thank you so much for sharing your wedding day experience at the North Garden Theater! Yes, planning a 2020 wedding was a challenge - but as you know, perserverence and love win at the end of the day! Thank you again for c...
hoosing the NGT !
Reviewed On 12/10/2020 by Jen K
I wish I could give the North Garden Theater more stars than just 5—it was a pleasure to work with Ryan and Tina to plan our “Minimony” wedding this year. They were amazingly kind and flexible during this difficult time we know as 2020! They ge...
nuinely care about the couples they work with, as is shown in their amazing communication and attention to detail—I got to experience this first hand on my wedding day when our officiant was late and nobody could get a hold of them. Ryan and Tina immediately jumped in and offered suggestions for how to delay the ceremony without making it obvious something was wrong, and had a family member on standby to drive in and perform the ceremony if our officiant didn’t show. They truly went above and beyond. I recommend the North Garden Theater without hesitation, and hope to host another event there in the future!
Response from the Vendor on 12/11/2020
Jen... thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with the North Garden Theater. Tina and I DO work hard to make your day special... I'm glad your officiant showed up! It was a lovely day. Thank you for trusting us to be a p...
art of it. Thank you.
Reviewed On 10/19/2020 by Ashley C
2020 has taught us to have flexibility and patience. Ryan and Tina are stewards of both. We were supposed to have our 145-person wedding at the North Garden Theater in April of 2020 – but like the rest of the world – everything was turned upsi...
de down due to Covid-19. We chose to dial back our guest list to just immediate family, and hosted a much smaller version of our wedding and reception at the North Garden Theater in August of 2020. Not only were Ryan and Tina incredibly flexible in allowing us to move our date – they were eager to provide creative solutions on how to make a smaller event work. Throughout the entire process they were extremely easy to work with and were timely in all their communications. They were very accommodating during our set-up and tear-down; and even provided a few extra special touches to really make this an unbelieve experience for us. We cannot recommend the North Garden Theater enough – especially for anyone looking for a beautiful, safe venue for their weddings/receptions during this pandemic. The North Garden Theater encapsulates St. Paul; the venue space is beautifully renovated to represent historic St. Paul. It’s simply gorgeous. Now because our overall experience was so fantastic working with Ryan and Tina and with how beautiful the venue is; we plan to have them host our larger gathering in May of 2021. We are very much so looking forward to working with the NGT again next spring! We highly recommend them!
Response from the Vendor on 10/19/2020
Thank you for bringing your beautiful friends and family to the North Garden Theater - YES, 2020 has been a ride! We're so glad to be on it with you! Here's to less pandemicy 2021! Thank you again for your thoughtful review of your wedding exp...
erience. With appreciation... R&T
Reviewed On 10/25/2019 by Ralph M
Living in the West 7th neighborhood of St Paul, we had walked by the North Garden Theater many times. From the exterior it didn't look like a spot we would even consider for our reception venue. But we booked a showing just to be sure...And we ...
are so glad we did! What the North's have done with the space is magnificent. Ryan and Tina are so accommodating with any customization we needed and they run the bar, and much of the hospitality themselves, which comes complimentary with the rental. All of our guests were so surprised at how unique and fun this space and reception was for our purposes. If you're looking for both a unique and reasonable venue, this is your place!
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2019
Ralph.... thanks so much for taking the time to review us on "The Knot!" We enjoyed having you at our space as much as you enjoyed using it! #West7th4ever
Reviewed On 10/20/2019 by Kimberly G
First off - Ryan and Tina are amazing. There support and kindness are worth more than 5 stars. North Garden Theater is the perfect DIY venue in the twin cities. They allow a lot of customatization - but they also give you reign to make your e...
vent YOURS. The best thing with this venue is the team. Ryan and Tina were always quick to respond to emails. They were so kind and attentive, and perfect at calming a stressed out first time bride. They answered every question with ease, and whenever a problem came up - they quickly helped find a solution. I would do my wedding all over again many more times because of them. Thank you Ryan and Tina, for everything. For making my day the best day ever.
Response from the Vendor on 10/20/2019
Kim... we were so happy to be there for you in your times of happiness and times of stress! That's life right!?!? You created a beautiful day... not just with your decorations but with your resilient spirit! We wish the best for you, Joe, and B...
rayden! Thank you for this kind review and thank you for choosing the North Garden Theater... Ryan & Tina!
Reviewed On 10/19/2019 by Nikohl H
We absolutely loved the North Garden Theater for our fall wedding! Through the planning process, Ryan was very quick to answer any and all questions, and ease any stress that can come with wedding planning. He was calm and confident in making ...
sure things would go smoothly for our big day. We loved making the NGT our own; there are lovely spots for photos, the bar is conveniently all set to go, and the space allows guests to feel comfortable and experience the party you’ll be creating! We loved the option of choosing our own caterer and DJ, and customizing the marquee and background during the ceremony. Ryan’s expertise with lighting made everything even more beautiful. He has a great crew and I would recommend the NGT to anyone hosting a wedding, or any other event where they need a beautiful space to gather.
Response from the Vendor on 10/20/2019
Nikohl and Kent... you guys really know how to party!!! Thank you for making the North Garden Theater the epicenter for your love and celebration! And thank you so much for taking the time to offer up your kind review of our space and service. ...
With warm regards... Ryan & Tina North
Reviewed On 10/16/2019 by Ray andTerry M
Ryan and Tina are a class act and NGT the perfect place for a wedding venue!! Ryan and Tina are very pleasant to work with, personable, professional, patient and flexible. They are excellent communicators, answering questions promptly and cour...
teously. They pay great attention to detail, making things run smoothly and keeping everyone comfortable and happy. My husband and I couldn't be more pleased that our son and daughter-in-law chose NGT for their wedding reception!! It is a very special, attractive, private space, has wonderful ambience, beautiful lighting and great acoustics. We especially loved the large screen for the slideshow and the unique, roomy bar area. The layout felt very comfortable and spacious with plenty of room for dancing into the night!! Ryan, Tina and their staff made everyone feel welcome and comfortable. We send our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to you for making the newlyweds' reception so special, memorable and fun!!!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/20/2019
Ray and Terry... thank you from the bottom of our hearts for this thoughtful review. We DO work hard to make everyone's day at the North Garden Theater - families of the bride and groom included! We so glad you had a great time. With appreciat...
ion - Ryan & Tina North
Reviewed On 10/16/2019 by Tyler N
The NGT was great! Ryan and Tina were excellent to work with and responded to emails very quickly, even the ones we sent late into the night. The lighting in The NGT is superb and Ryan does a great job of working with you to customize the venu...
e. On the day of our wedding, Ryan was readily available and flexible with last minute, small variances that came up. We got a lot of compliments from our guests on how great the venue was and we cannot recommend The NGT enough!!
Reviewed On 9/10/2019 by Jenny W
We loved having our wedding celebration party at North Garden Theater. Ryan and Tina (and their family!) were friendly, helpful, and professional. Our guests loved the feel of the venue and the story of it's history and renovation. We were espe...
cially pleased with the option to personalize the marquee, and the colored uplights on the indoor brick (we chose not to bring any additional decorations, and we didn't need them). They have a sound system all set up, so we just plugged in a phone and played a spotify playlist - wonderfully easy. The bar was well-stocked with a good variety of beer, wine, liquors, sodas, and juices. Arranging event details was done easily via email, and Ryan was quick to answer any questions we had. I highly recommend North Garden Theater, and I look forward to attending more events there!
Response from the Vendor on 09/13/2019
Jenny... your reception was beautiful and pleasant! Thank you to you, Kyle, and your family and friends for creating a night that perfectly honored your loving connection to each other. We wish you many many years of happiness!!! Ryan, Tina, De...
Etta, and Zander.
Reviewed On 6/18/2019 by Rodrigo D
Our wedding at the North Garden went off without a hitch. I can't speak more highly of Ryan and Tina. They were so easy to work with: responsive, flexible, friendly, and accommodating. I was expecting to be stressed out but actually managed to ...
have fun at my wedding because they were on top of everything. The venue itself ended up looking so much better than I could have imagined--especially with Ryan's help getting the ceiling decorations up and Tina matching the lighting with our wedding colors. The North Garden Theater exceeded our expectations left and right. I can't recommend it enough.
Response from the Vendor on 10/20/2019
RO! Thanks for the stars! We appreciate your taking the time to leave your honest opinion of how you liked our space and service. Hope all is well for you and Rachael! Best wishes!!! Ryan & Tina
Reviewed On 5/12/2019 by Malorie S
We loved our wedding at NGT! To start, Ryan and Tina were awesome to work with. Super fast at returning my many emails and phone calls with questions, and super helpful with ideas on how to make the space our own. NGT is a great historic St. Pa...
ul venue, close to many caterers and venders (they let you use any licensed caterer, another plus), and just a beautiful space all around. Highly recommend!!
Response from the Vendor on 05/12/2019
Malorie... Thank you to you and Sam! We really enjoyed working with you and your friends and family! Thank you so much for the review! Best wishes and many happy years!!! R&T
Reviewed On 1/03/2019 by Patty H
Takes one to know one: NGT venue owner/EXPERT hosts surpass expectations of a performing arts bridal party made up of banquet managers and event planners. Every imaginable detail has been considered before you ever set foot inside the beautiful...
ly restored historic building. In addition to impeccable customer service, the theater's ambiance includes exposed brick, a lush velvet curtained backdrop, and tailored color-specific accent lighting which all add up to an event photography dream! There is simply nothing this high in quality for such an affordable price in the 'Cities.
Response from the Vendor on 01/03/2019
Thank you Patty for your kind words, generous spirit, and artful planning and execution! Your wedding and cabaret was a genuine showing of love, togetherness, support, and celebration! We feel lucky to have been a part of it! You and Daniel loo...
ked like I'm sure you felt - amazing!!! Also... thank you for the surplus muffins. My son and I have breakfast figured out for the next two weeks. We wish you all the happiness in the world. Thank you again for choosing the North Garden Theater!
Reviewed On 1/03/2019 by stephanie d
dehler
Response from the Vendor on 01/03/2019
Hey Stephanie... thanks for the stars! :)
Reviewed On 12/30/2018 by Casey G
We held our wedding reception at North Garden Theater and loved it! Ryan and Tina were professional, detail oriented and helpful. They made sure that our day went smoothly and helped to bring to life the traditional and non-traditional ideas we...
had. They helped us to make the space feel like a warm and welcoming festive celebration. They worked hard to ensure everyone had a great time. Communication was clear, emails were returned quickly which was helpful to us! The space is flexible and gorgeous. I highly recommend the up-lighting option!!
Reviewed On 10/20/2018 by Mara H
So many of our guests said, "This is the best, most unique wedding ever!" to us about our reception at NGT. We are not a traditional, boring couple so we wanted a venue that wasn't the hotel ballroom everyone else uses. I loved the character ...
of the theater and that we could use our own food vendor (we went with awesome food trucks). Ryan and Tina helped us order our specialty wine and even our vendors said that this venue was one of the coolest they had ever seen. My only disappointment was that we had to eventually leave, I could have stayed there all night.
Response from the Vendor on 10/20/2018
Mara and Eric... you guys brought a real depth of style and class to the North Garden Theater! That applies to your personalities and your decorating! Thank you so much for choosing the North Garden Theater. We're so glad you enjoyed your time ...
with us. Best wishes! -Ryan & Tina
Reviewed On 10/15/2018 by Ashley A
Had our wedding Reception here on October 6th 2018. It was magical. Ryan and his wife worked well with my coordinator the day of. It turned out just how i wanted! Such a cozy place. Perfect for a small to midsize wedding ( Depending on the sea...
ting ). It was a local venue for me so it worked out perfect! Right on the strip of west 7th st so great spot for pictures! Ryan was always prompt with answering my emails. My day turned out perfect! <3
Response from the Vendor on 10/15/2018
Thanks Ashley! You and Bob and your family and friends were a joy to work with! Love what you did with the lighted wall behind the head table... and your coordinator was fantastic! Thanks for making the North Garden Theater a part of your wedd...
ing experience!
Reviewed On 8/08/2018 by Ralph B
Our experience working with North Garden Theater on our reception event was outstanding. The owners are personable, hard working, and customer service oriented. The venue is unique and impressive in form and function. It was a pleasure to witne...
ss, first hand, how North Garden Theater beautifully celebrates and honors the history of the Garden Theater and its West Seventh neighborhood.
Response from the Vendor on 08/08/2018
Thank you for being the first to celebrate your wedding at the North Garden Theater! We appreciate that you took a moment to share your experience! Here's to many happy years ahead!
Reviewed On 6/04/2018 by Kristy R
We got married in May at the North Garden Theater, and highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for an event space. Ryan and Tina were an absolute delight to work with. We live in the neighborhood and stalked this venue until they were o...
pen for business. In addition to being very nice people, they were communicative, and provided useful tools to help us arrange the space to best suit our needs. We loved the flexibility of renting a space without being restricted to a tiny list of caterers, and Ryan and Tina were there to give us recommendations along the way. The space is elegantly and simply designed, which allowed us to make it our own. We had a live band, and got married on the stage. We felt like rockstars at our wedding, and isn't that all you can ask for? Our families and guests loved the space, and we did too!
Response from the Vendor on 08/08/2018
You guys were about the cutest thing ever! So nice! So happy!!! We were just thrilled to work with such a down to earth couple to create a memorable wedding day! Thanks for the review! We'd give you five stars right back and wish you all the ha...
ppiness in the world!
Reviewed On 4/16/2018 by Avian J
I will preface that I have known Ryan and Tina, the owners of North Garden, for many years. They are amazing people and such hard workers! They will take such great care of you, making sure that you are happy and that you have everything you ne...
ed. The space is wide open and has beautiful wrought iron-work and a chandelier, and a bar in the back. There's a dressing room with mirrors, and the upstairs office can also be used as a dressing room. They have a parking lot down the street for guests, plus street parking. Very responsive to questions and always willing to help. They are also very earth-conscious and have options for recycling and composting. Perfect space for a smaller wedding and reception. If you need to bring in catering, be aware counter space is limited and there are no heating elements in the back. We did our ceremony with cheesecake afterwards, and it was perfect! They're the best!
Response from the Vendor on 08/08/2018
Hey old friend! Thank you for choosing the North Garden Theater for your wedding! We loved the style and artistic flair that you brought to the space. Bridezilla vs. The Samurai was EPIC! We hope you guys experience true happiness in your live...
s together! ありがとうございました

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929 West Seventh Street, St. Paul, MN
(651) 321-4769
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Ryan and Tina North
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Tina and I (Ryan) are the owners of the North Garden Theater. We saved this historic movie theater from the St. Paul wrecking ball in December of 2015. We have had a great time creating an elegant and functional space that routinely exceeds our clients expectations! Our background is retail and theater... so we are uniquely qualified to deliver a quality production that doesn't skimp on customer service. We're also parents. You'll often find our son helping out at events! We are real / down to earth, kind people with good communication skills! We look forward to working with you!

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