The Commons

perfect! Shannon and Lorah were amazing to work with- 10/10 recommend! We are so happy with our decision!

shock and stress out of planning. She answered all of our (1,000) questions in a very timely fashion and our whole event went amazingly. We met Shannon, our "day of" event coordinator the week of our wedding. She was outstanding. We both felt drained and ready to "get it over with" that week. Shannon's personality and knack for keeping things moving smoothly put us at ease and made us super excited again. Everything went according to plan and all our guests said it was one of the best weddings they had ever been to. We both truly feel like these women our friends of ours now. There were so many wonderful moments that I couldn't even pick out a "favorite part." Vadnais Heights Commons is a beautiful and affordable venue and we would highly recommend their space for your special day!

s. The Commons was spacious and gorgeous in winter. Lorah was very accommodating as we rescheduled our date. She and Shannon were calm, professional, friendly, and handled the logistics of the Reception so that we could enjoy our family and friends. That was a tremendous gift! Our celebration exceeded our expectations.

ried and enjoy the evening on the day of. I had not one thing to worry about because everything was taken care of by everyone involved there at The Commons. The venue is beautiful, the vendor options are phenomenal, especially Noah the DJ and Molly for food, and the people who work there are ontop of everything. Our guests were extremely happy and everyone we've spoken to has raved about how nice of a wedding it was. I'd highly recommend.

o create the space that we wanted with the people we wanted! We appreciated the promptness with which Lorah responded to our questions, and her questions helped me make sure we covered the smallest detail. Overall, it was the perfect space for our celebration and we would highly recommend it!

do everything it takes to make your dreams come true. It's truly a magical place. You will not be disappointed with the team behind VHC.

easy to work with. The space was beautiful and was able to accommodate a lot of people safely and comfortably. The larger main hall area looked so pretty for both our ceremony and reception and we loved it so much!

oncerns were answered and addressed during the planning process and Shannon was amazing the day of our wedding! She made everyone comfortable and made everything fun! We honestly could not have asked for anything more from everyone at The Commons!

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old a backyard wedding with family instead. They also moved our reception date to celebrate with family & friends the following year with no issues. Lorah is great to work with and so helpful! Not to mention, it's such a beautiful space too!

hockey rink shine as the perfect Minnesota backdrop. The breathtaking tree in the foyer with the large two-sided fireplace also adds to the warm and welcoming feel. The space has lots of character with areas such as the shadow boxes to add your own personal touches to make your day unique to you and your spouse. Lorah, Pam, and all of the staff members at VHC are kind, helpful, and insightful and walk with you throughout the planning process to ensure that your day looks and goes the way you have always dreamed. Their expertise in coordinating weddings is evident, as they offer wonderful suggestions and answer all of your questions promptly. We used many vendors from their preferred lists including Donatelli's (Catering with linens included), Spicy Meatball (DJ services), Complete Beverage Service, Grand Design (Lights), and Photo Booth Creations. We would not have changed a thing about the vendors we chose, and it was reassuring knowing that these vendors were familiar with the space and staff members at VHC. VHC is a no-brainer for a wedding venue, especially when looking for a breathtaking space for a timeless winter wedding. Our wedding was my 4th winter wedding I have attended at VHC and every time, I am blown away by how beautiful this venue is! I recommend this for anyone looking for a venue that can accommodate a large wedding (315+ people), offer a beautiful canvas to make your own, and staff that can turn your dream wedding into reality!

ocation is convenient as it is right outside of the busy downtown areas of St. Paul/Minneapolis and in a nice neighborhood area. All of the staff at VHC were extremely helpful, organized, and accommodating to ensure the day was what we had envisioned. They even let us hang outdoor Christmas lights on the trees outside! Their ‘preferred/required vendors’ made wedding planning easy with great options (Donatelli’s was amazing!) The timeline and process the VHC follows really helps alleviate stress on the bride and groom week of and day of! They sure take care of you. If I could choose VHC again, I definitely would!

nd it truly provides a magical backdrop for the special day! The building is gorgeous with a large foyer area, a two-sided fireplace, and a magnificent reception area that is large enough to accommodate 350 plus guests comfortably. The floor-to-ceiling windows allow for natural light to filter in during the day, and outdoor sparkling lights to provide a romantic glow at night time. The entire staff at Vadnais Commons was extremely helpful when planning the day. Lorah and Pam, event coordinators for VHC, met with us several times to go over various items regarding the receptions, and they were there to make sure the events ran smoothly. All of the vendors that we used from their preferred list - Donatelli's, Spicy Meatball DJ, Complete Beverage - helped make both weddings so memorable because of their organization and attention to details. We feel extremely blessed to have celebrated two family weddings in this stunning venue!

d flow of the day. This venue also works with Donatelli's catering, which is amazing food! It was a great party! My only suggestion is that you check-in with the venue about their decorating rules. We brought our own candles for the tables only to find out (the day of the event) that they did not meet fire-code standard. We could have easily prevented this if we had known beforehand! Make sure your coordinator informs you about their guidelines.

C but when I came across it and saw pictures, we immediately jumped at the chance to tour. When we saw the space for the first time, I was completely blown away. The space is beautiful, it was large enough to fit our large guest count, the price was reasonable, they had a list of caterers we could choose from that was within our budget, and the staff we worked with were phenomenal. We were lucky enough to work with Pam as our VHC coordinator and she was so fabulous. She gave us great advice, was willing to answer any and all questions along the way, and really was willing to do anything and everything she could to make it our dream day. I’m so happy to say that she 100% exceeded our expectations. When we got to the day of, Pam, the staff and vendors were incredible. We really had the most wonderful day and Pam and the rest of the VHC staff played a HUGE role in that. If I could do it over, I would 100% choose VHC each and every time. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

ad all the fine print before signing! We were able to make everything work with only a few hiccups along the way. We had maybe three event coordinator changes throughout our planning time, with a last second change the week of, but we were very flexible and everything went swimmingly without a hitch! But I want to be honest that the changes were odd and if someone is more Type A it might not have been an ideal fit. Overall, we loved our day and being able to celebrate at VHC.

y has in place. They are very strict with what you can and cannot do within the venue. As long as you are flexible, it is fine but some things may be hard for some couples (no glitter, etc). Also, on top of the general venue fees they also charge a 12% venue fee for the food, beverage, and decorating caterers. So it is 12% of the food, beverage, and decorating costs which are also separate from those caterers service fees. Just a lot of fees that add up in the end. Beyond that, Lorah and her team at the Commons are great to work with! They were very knowledgeable and fairly prompt in answering questions or concerns that we had. Amy worked with us day of as our event coordinator and she was marvelous. She stepped in when needed and helped the day run smoothly! Overall, a great experience!

tress snd everything turned out to be beautiful anf amazing!!

hem to help us have a better wedding than we could even imagine. Thanks Pam and everyone else at VHC for making our wedding day unforgettable!

h. VHC has vendors to recommend or you can bring in your own. As far as the big day - weather obliged so we were able to have our ceremony outdoors! The day of staff was fantastic, if anything went wrong we never knew. They even made sure we had drinks waiting for us as dinner. :) Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a modern, private, approachable venue!!

nlight and lots of room for guests. Good natural light is always a huge bonus for us photographers and this venue is full of it.

enue was beautiful on our big day and we received so many compliments from our guests. If you are looking at having your wedding at VHC you can feel confident that it will be a tremendous experience!

ist had great vendors and everything fell into place for the most perfect day we could have ever dreamed of!

on November 17, 2018! There was a lot of emailing back and forth to work through the plans, and Lorah worked hard to make meeting times fit with our work schedules. From start to finish, the day went wonderful. We had three different hosts float throughout the day to assist with wedding details. The fireplace in the entryway is an absolutely beautiful addition too! Three months later and we still feel like it was all a dream.

ovely outdoor area for taking pictures. Not only was the venue lovely, but so was the staff! Pam and Lorah were always there to help with any questions and support you in anyway you need! Having one of them help you throughout the process was a game changer, and they even helped with day-of-coordination which was much needed and appreciated! They were awesome and will make your wedding day so special and one to remember!!

guarantee a single visit will convince you this is the venue for you. However, what I truly loved was the professionalism and promptness of the coordinators I worked with. When it came down to finalizing the details in the last two months, their team did an outstanding job of following up with vendors and me. I couldn't believe how great they were. Lorah and Pam had all of my best interests and were ready to make the day as smooth as possible. They will ask a lot of necessary questions!! And from what I've heard, most coordinators are not this thorough. Our day was as smooth as could be and our day-of coordinator was everything we could ask for. She is an absolute necessity to your day. I was able to sit back and relax without any worries! And when one of the vendors had a little oopsie, they made sure to hold them accountable and fixed it all without involving me. This was a perfect day and I couldn't have asked for more. My husband and I both agree we did everything right in choosing this venue.

o impressed with the team at The Vadnais Heights Commons. Lorah, Pam, Kathleen, and Judy are the best of the best! Our day went according to plan, so smooth, and we couldn’t have done it without their help! We received so many compliments from friends and family alike, on how perfect the venue was, it was breathtaking. We highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a natural-feel, romantic spot for their wedding! We absolutely loved every minute of being there! 5 stars for sure!!!!!

ral beauty allowed us to save money by keeping decorations very minimal. It is reasonably priced and our night went smooth from start to finish! We have already recommended this venue to other friends/families that are going to be getting married!

al times was very informational and always kept you on track on the wedding planning. Amy the wedding coordinator went above and beyond to make my wedding perfect!

ith even though she had so many other weddings to coordinate. Now onto vendors... The Commons has a preferred list of vendors that you have to choose from for Catering, Décor and Alcohol and then "Suggested Exceptional" vendors for officiant, music, photography, etc... Depending on what kind of bride you are, this could be a good or bad thing being narrowed down to certain vendors only. I chose True Taste Event & Catering with Chef Jeff and was pleased with the food selection and pricing available. We received compliments on the food from various guests. One thing to note is that Chef Jeff is pretty busy running his catering business plus his restaurant inside The Landmark Center so he may not respond to you immediately. I sent a couple of emails and texts a few weeks before the wedding to go over last minute details and guest count and he never responded until the Monday before the wedding. It turned out to be fine but if you're a control freak like me, it can be nerve-wracking. Another important note to mention is that Lorah assigns you an event coordinator for the wedding day that is a separate payment from the venue. One of the downfalls of this is that you don't get to meet your coordinator until the week of so trying to cram your vision into a 1-hour session with the coordinator can be very stressful. However, I worked with Pam and in our short time together, she was extremely pleasant to work with and helped made my wedding day go smoothly. Overall, I had a pleasant experience at VHC and would recommend this venue to friends and family!

ortive. Lorah gave us 150% of her time and energy. She gave us personal advice with our best interest in mind. We are very so lucky to have our very special day at Vadnais Heights Commons and to be able to say our wedding day was FLAWLESS. This defiantly would not have happened out the experience and step by step planning Lorah helped us with. Lorah and her team also stayed on top of the schedule and did a phenomenal job communicative with other vendors. The entire staff at Vadnais Heights Commons made sure everything went off like clockwork during the event. They were attentive the whole time and took care of anything we needed. We defiantly recommend this location for all of our personal friends and families.

ht the best I could have ever imagined. Lorah is great, she was able to answer all of my questions and make everything possible! Overall, this venue is AMAZING, the staff is great. I highly recommend The Commons!! It is so beautiful and elegant!

get things done in the manner I expect but not with this team. Lorah has thoroughly vetted all vendors and set high expectations for those who work with her. I greatly appreciate and respect that. It was just a joy to be able to leave a note or write a message and team members followed through exactly. Standards are set high and team members care. What a joy to work with this group, truly caring and professional. Thanks from the bottom of our hearts. This group made our day a stunning testament to love. Thanks for helping us make that happen! Respectfully yours. Joyce (Mother of the Bride)

a list of vendors that you can know and trust will be the very best for you on your special day. Lorah’s organization and relationship with the vendors she works with took much of the stress away for us as we planned our wedding. Not to mention the place is absolutely beautiful!!

ry and cocktail area is beautiful with the fireplace and, in December it had a beautiful tree with white lights where many guests took photos. Through the use of vendors, Grand Designs and Flore Inspired, we transformed the room into an elegant, breathtaking experience for our 265 guests. Creative Catering worked wonders with the food and we got many compliments. Spicy Meatball took amazing photos and also as the DJ kept the guest dancing until the very end. Photo booth Creations made an amazing guest book and Walter Mueller Studio has awed us with the wedding video. When you visit Vadnais Commons it is important to keep in mind how it will be with everything set up and how you can build your own vision. We loved it and so did our guests.

od ceilings. This venue was perfect for our 250 guests. People felt like there was plenty of room to move around, whether it was to dance or to socialize with other guests. Lorah was very helpful during the whole planning process. She had great ideas and recommendations. Her list of approved vendors works for every budget.

The Commons to everyone! The place is beyond gorgeous and the list of recommendations for caterers, photographers, etc. is very helpful and not to mention, awesome vendors! Thank you to everyone at The Commons for making our wedding day the best day ever!!

ul the space was from all of our guests. Lorah, the event coordinator, was amazing to work with and helped us with all the details along the way to make our night memorable. She took charge and getting everything organized and set up the day of so I could relax and enjoy the day! We also were given a list of preferred vendors so we had plenty of options to create the exact type of night that we wanted. Since they all regularly work with VHC, everything went off without a hitch! Everyone knew exactly where to go, what to do, and when to do it! I HIGHLY recommend this venue to anyone looking for a stunning place to get married and wow your guests!

refore planning a wedding out of a state, which complicated our planning, but he made things so so easy for us!

ch more special. Lorah, the event coordinator, was so great to work with and helped us every step of the way up until our wedding. I highly recommend VHC. It’s a beautiful venue and a fun place to have your ceremony/or reception.

and easy to work with. Lorah and her team were so helpful throughout the day and all expectations were laid out for them and of us. We did not have a single thing go wrong and my husband and I enjoyed our day.

hildren. The staff was eager to make the day a perfect one for my daughter. They succeeded!

e were blown away when we first went to look at the space and knew we needed to have our wedding there. The venue has space to hold small and large parties. Our wedding was around 250 people which was a perfect size for the space. The staff at the venue were excellent to work with. They helped check-in and had several meetings with us throughout our planning process to make sure we were on track with everything. Emails and questions were promptly responded to as well. The day of the wedding everything went so smoothly and our on-site coordinators were great! I highly recommend taking a look at the Vadnais Heights Commons.

all on track. We highly recommend the Commons!

day of the wedding. All the vendors on the preferred vendor list we worked with were amazing, (Donatellis, Grand Design, photo booth creations, and Tom Schoolmeesters) EXCEPT for complete beverage. The day of the wedding, the male bartender was extremely rude and unprofessional. We paid for two bars to be open for the entire reception and they closed one down for almost an hour. A family friend spent 20 minutes convincing them that we paid for two bars the entire night before they finally called Lorah to confirm the bar hours. We paid for keg beer, but they didn't bring any. Drinks were watered down. They didn't serve the headtable drinks. Again, we love the commons, but were extremely disappointed in complete beverage, it was a complete disaster. I would not recommend them to anyone in the future.