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Northern Stacks Events is a wedding venue located in Fridley, MN. This industrial-chic destination has been refurbished to a contemporary finish while retaining the building’s original historic structure. Here, you can curate the day of your dreams, with 3,100 square feet available for everything from small gatherings to large scale soirées.
Situated in the same building as the Forgotten Star Brewery, Northern Stacks Events is steeped in historic details. The exposed brick walls pre-date World War II and blend perfectly with the upscale urban style of this exciting new venue. The eye-catching old factory towers provide the perfect backdrop for photographs that exude a vintage city feel. You can host your wedding day here surrounded by up to 125 of your nearest and dearest. Should you wish to celebrate your ceremony on-site, you can exchange vows in a room characterized by yellow brick walls and polished concrete floors. The high ceilings and large windows create a bright and airy atmosphere, allowing abundant light to pour over your guests. Afterward, while you enjoy cocktail hour, the dedicated team completes a swift room flip in time for the seated reception. Your guests can park along the north and west sides of the warehouse.
At Northern Stacks Events, you are free to customize every last detail of your wedding celebrations. An in-house venue manager is on hand to assist you in every way they can. Beverage and bartending packages are available and you can choose everything from beer and wine to premium liquor. The seasoned bartenders also offer delicious infusion stations for refined refreshments. In terms of décor, this spacious premises is a blank canvas upon which you can project your wedding vision. Outside caterers and entertainers are welcome.
Veteran-owned Business
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception
$4,300
Reception
$4,300
Ceremony
$350
Bar services
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Catering
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Couples usually spend $3,950
Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees.
Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Guest Capacity
Up to 150
Settings
Brewery & Distillery
Historic Venue
Industrial & Warehouse
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Awards and Affiliations
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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
24 reviews
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Northern Stacks Events at Forgotten Star Brewery is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its beautiful, modern-industrial space that seamlessly accommodated weddings of various sizes. The venue's character, versatility, and attentive staff, notably Jesse and Kim, were highlighted as standout features. Reviewers appreciated the accommodating atmosphere, help with setup and decor, and smooth coordination on the wedding day, making it a highly recommended choice for couples seeking a unique and charming wedding venue with exceptional service.
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Eric H
5.0
6/23/2024
From start to finish we could not have asked more from a wedding venue space. The venue has its own character and really is charming in its own setting. The space perfectly fit our 135 person guest count and flowed well from each transition.
Kim and Jesse were very helpful and accommodating in many different aspects.
We would highly recommend this venue!
Willie G
5.0
1/22/2024
You won't be disappointed booking this venues! We were stunned at how everything came together seamlessly on our wedding day. 10/10 reccomend!
Any questions?
Megan W
5.0
12/31/2023
Absolutely fabulous venue. Casual but classy, and extremely professional staff. Great atmosphere, good beer next door... 1000% would recommend.
Jacqueline H
5.0
12/23/2023
Jesse and Kim were great to work with. We loved having our wedding at Northern Stacks and would highly recommend them for all your events!
Ashley J
5.0
6/28/2023
Northern Stacks Events was amazing! They made our day so special, ensured everything ran smoothly, and the room is gorgeous. The team definitely went above and beyond helping with décor, setup, take down, timing and anything else we needed throughout the day. Highly recommend booking your wedding at Northern Stacks!
Paige C
5.0
10/16/2022
Our wedding venue was absolutely wonderful, very reasonably priced, beautiful, and the entire staff was attentive and extremely easy to work with. Highly recommend to anyone!!
response10/17/2022
Thank you so much Paige! It was a pleasure to work with you both. Congratulations again!
Sophie K
5.0
9/30/2022
Wow! We are SO glad we found this beautiful location for our venue! Jesse was amazing, calm and worked with us to create the perfect vision for our wedding!! Everyone was complimenting the cool location and the fact that we were attached to a brewery! Loved everything about this venue!
response10/03/2022
Thanks so much for leaving us a review Sophie. Congratulations again!
Emma T
5.0
9/23/2022
Northern Stacks is one of those venues that blows you away. Its the modern industrial style but has a softness that comes from its gorgeous chandeliers, string lights, and candle wall, farm tables, huge windows, among many many other things. The space is so versatile, you can work with it from every angle. and it still looks gorgeous (which is a rare find). The moment I walked into the place I fell in love with it, and no other venue compared. I was lucky enough to have my wedding at the venue of my dreams. But not only was the venue a dream, working with Jesse and Kim was also. They were willing to work with us every step of the way, and answer an endless list of questions I had, and do what needed to be done to accommodate our needs. I don't think I've ever been to a wedding that has gone so smoothly and flawlessly thanks to their hard work, and the best part of it was that it was my own wedding! I would recommend this venue to everyone, day in and day out. You cannot go wrong with the space or these people. Everything about it is absolutely fantastic.
response09/26/2022
Thank you so much for the kind, descriptive review Emma! We are happy you chose us for you...
r wedding day, and we're very happy to see our efforts noticed. We work to go above and beyond just providing a space, and do our best to ensure everything goes flawlessly!
Heather A
5.0
9/14/2022
Northern Stacks Events at Forgotten Star Brewery was a great place to host our groom’s dinner. The room is naturally beautiful, and they provided us plenty of time to set up day-of. Jesse was great in working with us to achieve exactly what we needed. His communication was timely, and was great at answering all of our questions. The bar staff was kind and handled our group well!
response09/19/2022
Thank you for the review Heather! It was our pleasure to work with you. Congratulations ag...
ain!
Kenzie C
5.0
9/01/2022
Northern Stacks Events was absolutely perfect for our wedding!! The venue was flawless! Jesse and Kim were so kind and helpful. They went above and beyond to make sure Tyler and myself were having a good time, kept us calm and and checked in to see if we needed anything. They didn’t leave any details out and made sure everything ran smoothly. We cannot recommend Northern Stacks Events enough! Our day was perfect, we wish we could relive it!
response09/06/2022
Thank you so much Kenzie! We're so glad everything ran smoothly and that we were able to h...
ave a part in your special day. Congratulations again!
Madison L
5.0
8/30/2022
We couldn’t have been happier with Jesse and the staff at northern stacks events. Jesse answered all of our questions before our wedding, and the day of was flawless. The staff was kind to our guests and kept our day moving seamlessly.
response08/31/2022
Thanks so much Madison. Congratulations again!
Kiersten L
5.0
8/19/2022
Northern Stacks is seriously the best venue! The space is absolutely gorgeous and Jesse/Kim are wonderful to work with. Everything for my reception went so smoothly. I received so many compliments about how perfect the venue was - specifically the lighting, high ceilings, and brick walls. The planning process with Jesse was seamless and I couldn't be more happy with the decision to go with Northern Stacks. HIGHLY RECCOMEND!
response08/22/2022
Thanks so much, Kiersten. It was so fun to work with you and we can't wait to see the pict...
ures from the end of the night!
Adam J
5.0
7/14/2022
We couldn't have chosen a better venue. In brief the venue is beautiful, private, roomy and very accommodating. We had a wedding of one hundred plus guests and it was absolutely perfect. The list of caters Jesse provided also made planning the wedding so much easier. It is a perfect space!
response07/19/2022
Thank you so much Adam! We are grateful you chose us for your special day, congratulations...
again!
Kate C
5.0
6/21/2022
What a perfect space! This venue is unique in its combination of spaces (indoor and outdoor) and its modern/industrial feel. It is gorgeous and the venue manager (Jesse) is so easy to work with. I am so glad we chose to have our reception here!
response06/22/2022
Thank you Kate! We are glad you chose us for your reception. Congratulations again!
Lydia H
5.0
6/02/2022
We loved everything about this venue! We were able to make it our own by choosing most of our vendors and the staff was so easy to work with. Beautiful space, absolutely go check it out!
response06/07/2022
Thank you so much Lydia! We are grateful you chose us for your special day. Congratulation...
s again!
Kelsey G
5.0
4/30/2022
This was the most perfect venue, and the venue staff was incredible! We got married during COVID and used this space for our reception two years later. We couldn't have imagined a more perfect space. The venue is beautiful and our experience with the staff was all positive. Jesse (the venue owner) was extremely responsive to all questions and accommodating to exactly what we wanted our day to look like! The venue coordinator the day of made sure things went smoothly, and they absolutely did. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a 130-150 person wedding and reception!
response05/02/2022
Thank you so much Kelsey! Congrats again and thank you for trusting us to host your weddin...
g celebration!
Kara B
5.0
1/31/2022
We booked NSE early in the pandemic for our August 2021 wedding. Jesse willingly added a pandemic clause into our contract, in case we needed to cancel. Based on this extra step, we knew Jesse and NSE was going to work beautifully for our reception! We were able to hold our wedding reception as planned with nearly 150 people in attendance. The venue was exactly what we'd hoped. Historic, unique, accommodating, beautiful. Our guests raved about EVERYTHING: buffet, cookie bar with homemade cookies, barn wood tables, DJ and dance floor. Top marks to Jesse and Kim! Even months after our wedding, we still go to Forgotten Star, grab a beer and wandered next door to NSE and remember so fondly our special day. You will NOT be disappointed with this venue!
response01/31/2022
Thanks so much for the review Kara! Having gotten married during the pandemic myself, we k...
now the uncertainty that it can bring to the planning process and are glad that we were able to help ease your mind through that. We pride ourselves on not just our flexibility, but trying to be as accommodating as possible and helpful throughout the entire process as well as the day of! Thank you again and we'll see you back at Forgotten Star for a craft beer soon!
Molly H
5.0
9/19/2021
HIGHLY Recommend!
The event space is beautiful with a lot of scenic areas nearby for photos. So, whether you like indoor or outdoor photos, there are great options for both. The space felt very intimate and classy.
Jesse and Kim are so easy to work with. They are always kind, accommodating, and professional. Leading up to our wedding, Jesse always responded to our questions quickly via email or set up a call with us. The day of, Kim was hugely helpful in keeping the day run as scheduled and being available for any last minute concerns.
If you want to visit beforehand (we sent our moms a couple of times as we planned our wedding out of state), they welcome you and your questions and help bring your vision to life.
The attached brewery is an awesome feature, and your guests will be able to enjoy craft brews at your wedding bar.
You can bring your own caterers/bakers and other vendors, but they will also provide recommendations if you don't know where to start. There is a great sound system. The free onsite parking means no worries for your guests.
This place is a great value—there are no ridiculous charges for turning the lights on or bringing your own cake.
response09/20/2021
Molly, thank you so much for the thoughtful review! We're so glad that you chose us for yo...
ur venue. We wish you the best as you start your adventure as a married couple, congratulations again!
Ellie L
5.0
9/08/2021
Kim and Jesse are FANTASTIC. Jesse was our go-to man leading up to the big day and Kim served as a day-of coordinator. Everything about our wedding was absolutely seamless, which is exceptionally impressive for a new venue. I can't recommend Northern Stacks highly enough. Our guests loved spending time at the brewery and on the patio, too!
response09/13/2021
Thank you so much Ellie! We're glad that we were able to help make everything seamless and...
appreciate the kind word!. Congratulations again on your marriage!
Tammy L
5.0
8/18/2021
When we arrived on our big day, the owners and their kids helped us unload our vehicles. They acted as event planners and went above and beyond! They made me (as the bride) feel calm and that was a big deal for me. I can’t recommend them enough!
response08/23/2021
Thank you so much for choosing us to be a part of your special day Tammy!
Melissa R
5.0
6/09/2021
Jesse and Kim were AMAZING! We felt really taken care of and the space was gorgeous! It was a perfect fit for our 100 person wedding on a 100 degree day! The AC was working hard but our guests stayed cool. The communication, pricing and large space for our guests were only a few reasons we chose NSE. Would 10/10 recommend!!
response06/15/2021
Thank you so much Melissa. You and Brian were truly a pleasure and we're glad that we had ...
a hand in making your wedding perfect!
Bria D
5.0
4/20/2021
We truly cannot say enough good things about Northern Stacks. The owners were so flexible, helpful, and involved throughout the entire planning process and wedding day! They worked with our other vendors to ensure that we had the least amount of stress throughout the day. To top it off, the venue is an absolutely beautiful spot for both ceremony and reception.
response04/21/2021
Thank you so much Bria! We're so grateful that everything came together perfectly for your...
wedding day. It was so fun to be a part of your day and hear the incredible story of your love for each other. Congratulations!
Jamie S
5.0
9/29/2020
I’m SO thankful we found Northern Stacks Events for our wedding. We originally planned to have our wedding at a different venue but decided to switch gears to Northern Stacks two months before our big day. Jesse and Kim are so easy going, yet organized and helpful. The space is absolutely stunning and they give you the freedom to make it your own. We really valued the super convenient parking as well as the ability to utilize both indoor and outdoor space. Our guests were blown away, many said it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to!
response09/29/2020
Thank you Jamie! It was great to work with you, Erik, and your family throughout the proce...
ss. We loved your use of greenery throughout the space, it really stood out against the brick. I'm looking forward to seeing some of your photos. Congratulations on your new journey together and thank you for choosing us!
Natalie D
5.0
8/28/2020
I wish I could give Jesse/Northern Stacks Events more than 5 stars! We originally planned our wedding at a different venue. In light of COVID-19, we were in a tough situation. My husband and I knew from the start of the pandemic we didn’t want to wait another year to get married, so we quickly found an alternative. We found Northern Stacks Events online and within a week ended up changing our venue to be more accommodating with restrictions/be able to still proceed with geting married on our original date!
This ended up being the perfect venue for our wedding and more! We had our ceremony and reception both take place there. The space is beautiful during the day and night!
Like I mentioned before - Jesse (the owner) is amazing and helped throughout the whole planning process and answered all the questions I had until the day of. Trust me, after switching venues, I had a lot of questions, and he emailed/texted them back and forth always in a timely matter. He was very professional, nice, and easy to talk to. We didn't hire a day of wedding coordinator, so Jesse stepped in and took place of that as well to make sure the day of my wedding went smoothly, and it did!
The day of my wedding could not have been more perfect. Jesse and his staff took great care of us. Right after the ceremony, they made sure we had some food and drinks before the reception started. My husband and I had the best day of our lives, and we got so much great feedback from our guests. Some even said it was the best wedding they’ve been to!
Just want to say a big thank you to Northern Stacks Event (especially Jesse and the staff) for making our wedding perfect. I recommend checking out Northern Stacks Events for weddings or even parties! They are amazing!
response08/28/2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us a review Natalie. You and Bryce were grea...
t to work with and we were glad we could be a part of your special day. We pride ourselves on being responsive and accommodating to our couples. We will always go above and beyond! You both were great to work with and so much fun! Thank you for being flexible throughout the process and working within the restrictions we have to follow currently. We wish you both the best of luck on your new adventure.
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