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I¡¯m a bridesmaid in my good friend¡¯s upcoming wedding. She has scoured the internet, magazines and the yellow pages for the best locations to hold the blessed event in St. Paul, Minnesota. Through our research, we found out that the place her and her fianc¨¦ fell in love offered wedding services. Below is the list of her top ten picks, in random order, based on what kind of ceremony she wanted. The perfect place for her is listed first.
1.)The Wabasha Street Caves are located at 215 Wabasha St S, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55107. You can reach them by telephone at 651-292-1220. They also have a website where you can find more specific information. Your wedding would be held in an underground cave system, overflowing with history. They offer all of the modern day amenities including 12,000 square feet that feature brick walls, stucco ceilings, and a carpeted dining room. For the more dramatic brides, there is a theatrical stage and large wood dance floor. Their cocktail area consists of tiled floors and a 60 foot bar to make sure everyone is kept happy. They offer a unique alternative to traditional wedding plans with a facility that can accommodate up to 250 guests. Their rates vary on which day and what time you choose to hold your wedding.
2.)Another memorable choice, 490 Summit is a mansion was built in 1886 and is on the National Historic Register. It is located on 490 Summit Ave. in St. Paul, Minnesota. Anyone interested should call 651-292-9623. They can also be reached online via their website. It has two main choices for holding your wedding, in the large library accented by its hand carved staircase or outside on the mansion¡¯s manicured grounds. The features of 490 Summit include an on-site chef and staff that can coordinate many of your ceremony and reception details. In addition to the library it offers 5 dining rooms, a bride¡¯s room and a ballroom that can accommodate up to 250 guests. Rates for this Victorian setting vary.
3.)The Great Hall is also an historical place to get married. It is located at 180th East 5th St in St. Paul, Minnesota. They can be reached at 651-228-9456 or via their online website. Like the others I have listed on our past invoking tour, they offer facilities for both your wedding and reception. Renovated in 1996, their 9,450 square foot three story atrium has terrazzo and marble floors, four chandeliers and translucent glass skylights in a coffered plastered ceiling. A mirrored escalator brings you down to the great room. The rates vary for their services which include a bride's room for prepping, separate coordinators for both the ceremony and reception, set up and takedown with the changeover between events, a sound system for speeches, a second level for social hour and a staging for the head table or band. This elegant setting is perfect for a la small family or larger wedding as they can accommodate anywhere from 75 to 1,000 people.
4.)Finally, for the real history buffs, the Minnesota Historical Center also offers wedding ceremony and reception services. It is located at 345 Kellogg Boulevard in St. Paul, Minnesota. Filled with architectural accents such as granite, limestone and marble it is the perfect place for an elegant wedding of up to 2,000 people. For specific rates, accommodations and services, you can call 651-296-6126 or browse their online wedding brochure.
There are many beautiful hotels around the area that can offer you the convenience of holding your ceremony, reception and honeymoon all in the same place. Most offer a free suite to the bride and groom for choosing to hold the festivities there. Here is a list of the couple we checked into, including their contact information. As with every establishment, rates vary on dates, times and amount of services for the particular wedding.
5.)The Radisson St. Paul is located at 11 East Kellogg, St. Paul, Minnesota. You can reach them by phone at (651)292- 1900. They also have a website where you can e-mail them for more information. They offer an enclosed atrium area for the ceremony (perfect for a nature themed wedding without having to actually be outside) and the Town Square Ballroom at the Radisson City Center is where your dinner and dance would be held. They offer accommodations for up to 200 guests with onsite catering, an event coordinator, dance floor, elevated head table and special room rates for your guests.
6.)The Saint Paul Hotel, located at 350 Market Street in St. Paul Minnesota, offers European Inspired elegance through their special wedding packages. They can be reached by calling 651-292-9292 or by browsing their website. Professional wedding coordinators will take care of every detail from the food to the decorations. The amenities include staging, an open bar, four different dinner options, a dance floor and special room rates for guests.
St. Paul also offers some other unique options for your special day. Weddings can be held at a variety of locations for those with different tastes.
7.)The Mounds Theatre is located at 1029 Hudson Road, St. Paul, Minnesota. Their theatre atmosphere can be booked by calling 651-772-2253. Future wives and husbands can browse their website to get the feel for this true dramatically inspired space. Extensively renovated, the Mounds Theatre still holds true to the original Art Deco Style. They offer a place to hold the ceremony and reception only with any extra technical services such as lights, sounds or projectors costing extra. You must provide your own decorations, certificate of rental liability insurance and alcohol can only be served by a licensed bartender.
8.)ForePaughs, located at 276 S. Exchange Street in St. Paul Minnesota, is a Victorian Mansion built in 1870. It specializes in intimate, romantic wedding ceremonies and receptions with French Cuisine. They can be reached at 651-224-5606 for specific limitations, rates and services offered.
St. Paul, Minnesota also has some beautiful parks that offer the perfect setting for your dream outdoor wedding. The two most popular picks are listed below. For others, you can contact The Parks Permit Office of St. Paul by calling 651-632-5111.
9.)The Phalen Park Amphitheater is located at 1600 Phalen Drive offers an open air stage with seating for approximately 100 people. Right next door is the Phalen Park Picnic Pavilion which features a fireplace, two kitchens, coolers and electric stoves for 300 diners. The park permit office can be reached at 651-632-5111 and information on the Pavilion can be obtained by calling 651-778-0424.
10.)Rice Park is located at 109 West 4th Street in St. Paul, Minnesota. Its features include a beautiful fountain and being surrounded by the Saint Paul Hotel, Landmark Center, Ordway and the Downtown Central Library. It can accommodate up to 200 people. For more information on rates, limitations and services, you can call the park permit office at 651-632-5111.
I recommend that everyone planning a wedding first check into holding it at the establishment that would mean the most to the couple. You would be surprised at how many places will do everything to accommodate you on your special day. This is just a small sampling of all of the wonderful choices to get married in St. Paul, Minnesota. With a little searching and asking around, I am sure you will find your perfect setting for the wedding of your dreams.
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