Lumber Exchange Event Center
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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $5,000 for off-peak dates, and $7,500 for peak dates
Guest capacity
Up to 450 seated guests
About this venue
Welcome to the Lumber Exchange Event Center, a historic gem nestled in the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota. You'll be swept away by The Lumber Exchange's old-world charm— grand arches, romantic chandeliers, lofty ceilings, and dazzling marble floors. The original exposed brick paired with modern touches creates an industrial vibe that’s sure to captivate both you and your guests. The venue comes with two private suites and a dedicated cocktail hour space, making it ideal for intimate gatherings or grand celebrations. We’re here to make your day seamless from start to finish. Our venue rental includes a range of essentials, from tables, chairs, and linens to servers, bartenders, a wireless microphone, surround sound, two private suites, and liability insurance. We take care of setup and teardown so you can focus on enjoying your day. With skyway access to two hotels and a 700-stall covered parking garage, travel and lodging for you and your guests are both convenient and stress-free.
Our event spaces
Fountain Room & River Room
Stunning, nine-story brick atrium with natural light!
If you’re dreaming of a lavish wedding, this nine-story atrium is perfect. With natural light pouring in, a cascading fountain, sparkling chandeliers, and vintage lamp posts, The Fountain Room is simply breathtaking. The River Room is adjacent to the Fountain Room and showcases the original windows of the building. The River Room serves as the included cocktail hour area.
Guest capacity
Up to 450 Seated
Up to 570 Standing
Square footage
5,547
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Welcome party, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
Event specialist, personal concierge, in-house chef, servers, bartenders, two private suites, tables, chairs, table linens, linen napkins, dishes, silverware, glassware, microphone, surround sound, food tasting
Sawyers on 5th & Dylans
Floor to ceiling windows, offering ample natural lighting and beautiful views of the downtown area!
Our newest and most sought-after venue, ideal for an urban chic wedding. With views overlooking the iconic Bob Dylan mural, this space features exposed brick columns, floor-to-ceiling windows, and an enchanting rustic atmosphere.
Guest capacity
20-250 Seated
Up to 600 Standing
Square footage
6,655
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Welcome party, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
Event specialist, personal concierge, in-house chef, servers, bartenders, two private suites, tables, chairs, table linens, linen napkins, dishes, silverware, glassware, microphone, surround sound, food tasting
Fountain Room & River Room
Stunning, nine-story brick atrium with natural light!
If you’re dreaming of a lavish wedding, this nine-story atrium is perfect. With natural light pouring in, a cascading fountain, sparkling chandeliers, and vintage lamp posts, The Fountain Room is simply breathtaking. The River Room is adjacent to the Fountain Room and showcases the original windows of the building. The River Room serves as the included cocktail hour area.
Guest capacity
Up to 450 Seated
Up to 570 Standing
Square footage
5,547
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Welcome party, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
Event specialist, personal concierge, in-house chef, servers, bartenders, two private suites, tables, chairs, table linens, linen napkins, dishes, silverware, glassware, microphone, surround sound, food tasting
Sawyers on 5th & Dylans
Floor to ceiling windows, offering ample natural lighting and beautiful views of the downtown area!
Our newest and most sought-after venue, ideal for an urban chic wedding. With views overlooking the iconic Bob Dylan mural, this space features exposed brick columns, floor-to-ceiling windows, and an enchanting rustic atmosphere.
Guest capacity
20-250 Seated
Up to 600 Standing
Square footage
6,655
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Welcome party, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
Event specialist, personal concierge, in-house chef, servers, bartenders, two private suites, tables, chairs, table linens, linen napkins, dishes, silverware, glassware, microphone, surround sound, food tasting
Available services that can be provided by Lumber Exchange Event Center
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/Sound
- On-site accommodations
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Reviews
Write a review4.9 out of 5
9 reviews
Dodge
From the moment we began our journey with the Lumber Exchange, every staff member was flexible, friendly, helpful, and kind. Everyone we worked with truly wanted our day to be special. The food is incredible, and the chefs were so attentive to dietary needs—during our tasting they sat down with us, and the head chef even came out during the reception to make sure everything was perfect. The entire team puts their best foot forward. The value of the service, food, beverages, and overall experience is absolutely worth the cost, and compared to other venues, it’s not overpriced in my opinion. The Lumber Exchange offers several beautiful event spaces and is conveniently connected to a hotel, which made everything so easy for us and our guests. Our day was magical, and the Lumber Exchange team was truly wonderful. We look forward to hosting another event there someday and will always hold our wedding day close to our hearts!
Response from vendor•Dec 11, 2025Thank you so much for this. Your message honestly made my day. It was so great to work with you both, and I am so happy that everything felt special from start to finish. Hearing that your day felt magical is the best thing I could ask for. Your wedding was beautiful, and I am grateful you trusted us with such an important moment. I hope we get to celebrate together again someday. You will always have a special place in my heart and in the Lumber Exchange. Much Love, Will & The LX FamilyGreat experience
Will at The Lumber Exchange was fabulous to work with. We planned our daughter and son-in-law's wedding from 400 miles away. Will accommodated our schedule. The evening of the wedding was spectacular. The food was amazing. Our guests were thrilled.
Response from vendor•Dec 9, 2025Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so happy I was able to make long distant planning easy for you. It was a joy working with your family, and I am thrilled the wedding day went smoothly. Wishing Hannah and Caleb all the happiness in the world! With Love, Will & The LX FamilyWedding at the lumber exchange
We had the pleasure of being paired with Will as our point of contact at the Lumber exchange. He was very patient, knowledgeable and gave great input without trying to push us towards a service or change our vision of the wedding. Communication was quick, efficient and thorough throughout the planning process. The execution of the wedding was also flawless with amazing staff and quality service. Our guests had so many compliments on the food, venue and staff. The chef even came out towards the end of dinner to see how the food was and if we wanted more! I haven’t seen that at any weddings I’ve attended in the past. Prices are fair at lumber exchange given they are located within the city, but you have to pay for convenience and location. We had the most amazing time hosting our wedding at the Lumber Exchange. Don’t sleep on this place, it’s amazing!
Response from vendor•Dec 9, 2025Thank you so much for this incredibly kind review. It truly means the world to me and to our entire team. It warms my heart knowing you felt supported throughout the planning process and that your wedding day felt smooth, joyful, and exactly the way you envisioned it. Hearing that your guests loved the food and service is amazing! Our chef and staff work so hard to create an experience that feels special for every couple, so your words will absolutely make their day. It was honestly such a pleasure working with you both, and I am grateful that you chose The Lumber Exchange for such an important moment in your lives. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience. Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness. With Love, Will & The Lumber Exchange Event CenterLumber Exchange Event Center Review
Hannah Fox and the Lumber Exchange staff were all amazing to work with! They did an excellent job ensuring our big day was a dream come true. We loved going to the tasting in the actual space that we were going to get married in and trying the food ahead of time. Hannah would regularly keep us on track and helped us plan things out over time leading up to the wedding day so we had ample time to think about what we wanted and helped ease the stress of planning. The venue staff in charge, especially Shannon, at our wedding rehearsal and wedding day was wonderful! They were there and ready to tend to all our needs and were enjoyable to work with. The venue is breathtaking and the food is out of this world. We would highly recommend the Lumber Exchange Event Center for your wedding day!
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