About This Vendor
Beautifully Simple, Elegantly Celebrated
Enjoy your wedding day in a gorgeous, historic full-service venue. Located just south of downtown Minneapolis, the Gale Mansion offers the perfect atmosphere for a sophisticated and unique event. Wedding ceremonies are held inside year-round, and outdoor ceremonies can be held May through October. (Don't worry: Plan B is inside.) At maximum capacity, our elegant ballroom can seat up to 200 guests. For a more intimate setting, the main mansion level can seat up to 100 guests in two adjoining rooms. In booking the mansion, you will secure the dedicated service of an experienced event planner. Your planner will be available to you every step of the planning process leading up to your big day. From start to finish, you can relax knowing your planner will be onsite to coordinate every detail.
Amenities + Details
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor - Covered
Outdoor - Not Covered
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Same Sex Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 200
Settings
Ballroom, Estate, Historic Venue
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
The Gale Mansion Reviews
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Reviewed On 10/26/2016 by Clea O
I was married September 17, 2016 at the Gale Mansion; it was the best night of my life which is exactly how your wedding night should be. A few factors played into the night being flawless: the mansion was beautiful, the guests were fun, my hus...
Reviewed On 10/26/2016 by Nawaf A
The venue is absolutely beautiful and the staff was so helpful & professional. Everything came together so nicely, we could not have asked for a better venue to have our wedding. A great location just outside of Minneapolis with a beautiful l...
Reviewed On 10/25/2016 by Rachel W
The Gale Mansion is an amazing venue for your wedding and reception. While I only had my reception at the Gale, the service of the staff there was amazing. I couldn't have asked for a more accommodating pair in Jesse and Amy Beth. They were hel...
Reviewed On 9/12/2018 by Jaclyn B
The venue, food, and staff were amazing! Everything was reasonably priced and well within our budget. The mansion is beautiful and well maintained. Our guests had so much fun exploring the different rooms! Jessie and Robyn were absolutely amazi...
Reviewed On 7/07/2018 by Jane G
We were married at the Gale Mansion in June of 2017, and it was absolutely amazing! The staff (especially Jessie!) were so helpful and fun - which is great when they are spending your big day with you! The food was fantastic. I highly recommend...
Reviewed On 12/04/2017 by Adrienne W
The Gale Mansion was a dream venue for our wedding. We wanted something with it's own character and history, and this space comes with that and plenty more. Not only is the building beautiful (including the bridal suite, bathrooms, and ballroom...
Reviewed On 11/08/2017 by Katelyn W
We got married on Nov 4th 2017 and I cannot express in words how blown away I was by this venue! I cannot rave more about Jessie the coordinator or this gorgeous space! Literally everything was effortless and easy to plan. Food is a huge thing ...
Reviewed On 8/15/2017 by Kelsi W
I don't even know if I can fit everything I loved about our experience with The Gale Mansion in this review! If I could give more than five stars, I would. As soon as my husband and I toured the venue, we knew it was the place we wanted to tie ...
Reviewed On 5/05/2017 by De Anna P
Jessie and the staff at the Gale Mansion are absolutely fantastic! As a catering director myself, I knew I would be exceptionally particular in how our wedding was handled and executed. Jessie had all of our details covered and became someone I...
Reviewed On 4/09/2017 by Emily M
Gale Mansion was absolutely amazing; it's stunning which is helpful in not requiring a ton of decorations which is awesome for people on a budget. Weddings are so expensive and Gale allowed us to stay within a humble budget. Jessie was absolute...
Reviewed On 11/14/2016 by Loren C
My husband and I fell in love with the Gale Mansion immediately upon touring it. We loved the look and feel and the intimacy of the place. It was the perfect size for our 100 person wedding. Amy and Jessie helped plan our day to be flawless. We...
Reviewed On 10/25/2016 by Sean C
Jessie and Amy were both great to work with; they made everything go smoothly. They have great, calming personalities, which was awesome to help keep our stress levels low. The Mansion itself it beautiful and made for a perfect location for get...
Reviewed On 10/25/2016 by ROY JOHN S
The space and staff were awesome.
Reviewed On 10/25/2016 by Heidi J
My husband and I got married at the Gale Mansion in July 2016. It was such a wonderful experience! For one, the mansion it's self is stunning but the staff went above and beyond. From the planning sessions leading up to the wedding day, Amy wa...
Reviewed On 10/25/2016 by Brad K
We loved having our wedding at the Gale Mansion. We were able to have our ceremony and reception there, and it worked perfectly. Guests were able to roam about the house and the lawn during the cocktail hour while the reception hall was chang...
Reviewed On 10/25/2016 by Liz D
Everything was wonderful - Jessie is a ray of sunshine and she made everything easier. Both Jessie and Amy are very responsive, accommodating, and helpful. The mansion is beautiful and we loved that it was a one-stop shop for so many aspects of...
Reviewed On 10/25/2016 by Janelle F
Such a great team! In spite of a staff change shortly before my wedding Amy and Jessie made a point to ensure that everything was smooth and checked in with me often. They even offered me the bonus of complimentary pipe and drape from a style...
Reviewed On 5/13/2016 by Kayla D
Truly a wonderful Experience, The Gale Mansion was so easy to work with. The were a huge part in making my dream wedding come true!
Reviewed On 2/26/2016 by Rose M
Our October 2015 wedding day was the best day of our lives! The whole planning process, rehearsal and wedding day went as smoothly as I could have ever hoped. I didn’t have to worry about a single thing on the day itself—except for not tripping...
Reviewed On 1/18/2016 by
I had a very splendid time at the Gale Mansion. it was everything i could have dreamed of for the venue where i married my soul mate. thank you to Gale Mansion and staff for all their hard work. Great place for a wedding.
Reviewed On 12/21/2015 by Carmella E
From the first tour to the shuttle home after the reception, the staff at the Gale Mansion made it their goal to be as accommodating and professional as possible. They were great about communicating, keeping in touch and answering our questions...
Reviewed On 12/16/2015 by
My husband and I could not have found a better venue for our wedding. Amy Beth and Amy Leh worked with us to create a wedding package that fit our budget and our personalities. How many venues allow Nerf Guns, board games, and video games? The ...
Reviewed On 12/11/2015 by Meredith W
I found the Gale through the knot and researched them and read nothing but amazing reviews. I am so glad I chose the Gale for our wedding ceremony and reception location. They made the planning process so easy for us and we are catered to our n...
Reviewed On 10/30/2015 by Ashley T
The Gale Mansion was a beautiful and elegant venue for our wedding. We had a perfect wedding and a perfect day at the mansion. Unfortunately, the only downside of our day was the two Amy wedding coordinators. They know how to get the timeline a...
Reviewed On 10/05/2015 by Knot M
Gale Mansion is a truly beautiful place. It is full of history and impeccably restored. Amy Beth and Amy Leh are the most wonderful people and are truly gifted in organizing and running a wedding day. They are the friendliest people who really ...
Meet the Team
Jessie Kelley
Director of Catering
Jessie began working at The Gale Mansion in May 2016. Prior to the Gale Mansion, she worked in Hawai'i at the Four Seasons Resorts as well as independent high end restaurants working on weddings and events. Jessie works hard to make sure that each couples wedding day is the wedding of their dreams.