NOW BOOKING FOR 2026 into 2027!
UP TO 14 MONTHS IN ADVANCE.
"Beautiful space with room for everyone and everything."
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Imagine saying "I do" beneath soaring 20-foot wood plank ceilings adorned with historic cast iron trusses. Picture yourselves surrounded by the timeless elegance of century-old brick pilasters, illuminated by the soft glow of black carriage house sconces and beautiful chandeliers. This is the magic that awaits you at the North Garden Theater, a thoughtfully updated historic venue transformed into the perfect setting for your unforgettable wedding celebration.
Accommodating up to 150 guests, the North Garden Theater offers an industrial chic ambiance that is both stylish and versatile. The open-concept layout provides walk-in-the-door elegance with easy possibilities for personalization, allowing you to create a wedding that reflects your unique love story. With built-in features like theatrical lights, sound, and media, a raised stage, dressing rooms, a full bar, and a dedicated catering kitchen, the North Garden Theater has everything you need to host a wedding that is both intimate and unforgettable.
Whether you envision a romantic ceremony bathed in soft candlelight or a lively reception filled with laughter and dancing, the North Garden Theater can be your dream wedding venue. Let us help you create a celebration that will be cherished for years to come!
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What does it cost? Enjoy our simple and transparent pricing structure!
$3000 for five hours, $3400 for seven hours, or $3600 for nine hours.
Bar minimum is $1500.
This is our year round Wedding pricing for any available date. We do not offer wedding packages outside of these offerings. This time is inclusive of any setup / cleanup time needed. Event breakdown must be complete by midnight. Learn more about how bar minimums work. The bar minimum applies to all wedding related events except ceremony only events.
Flexible time allotment... take 1.5 hours or more from your overall time and move them to the day before (if available) to create a low pressure set-up / decorating environment -OR- make time for a rehearsal / dinner.
North Garden Theater Mini Wedding
It's your wedding with a K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Sweetie) at the award winning North Garden Theater! Celebrate your big day with up to 60 guests. Includes four hours in the space, your choice of several beautiful decor packages - curated, set up (and cleaned up) by our wedding professionals, a charcuterie style spread of small bites, light apps, and sweets, a cutting cake, a bubbly toast, bar service (cost of drinks not included), your name in lights on our lighted marquee, a custom couple's logo, lights, sound, and action! Simply show up and celebrate! All for just $5000.
Ceremony optional. Guest count includes wedding couple. Package does not include cost of drinks at bar, officiant, photographer, or videographer. No bar minimum.
OFFERING TOURS FOR PARTIES WITH A DATE WITHIN 16 MONTHS
NOW BOOKING UP TO FOURTEEN MONTHS IN ADVANCE
What Amenities are Included? A lot!
EVENT SPACE
With a warm inviting vibe, 17' ceilings, and beautiful chandeliers, our main hall is elegantly designed to provide a versatile and accommodating backdrop that makes an impression with out adding a lot!
AWARD WINNING VENUE
The North Garden Theater has been selected as a Hall of Fame winner of The Knot's "Best of Weddings" award! Read our wonderful wedding reviews here.
AUDIO AND MICROPHONES
Our PA system is ready for your processional / recessional music, background music, dance tunes, live music and announcements! DJs don't even have to bring their speakers.
UPLIGHTING PACKAGE
Up-lighting is simply magical! Choose a color or a combination of colors that will match your wedding's theme. Full RGB customization available.
PHOTO BOOTH BACKDROP
Capture those memories in front of one of our in-house backdrops (black, gold, red, or purple) or provide your own backdrop for our (up to) 10' x 10' frame.
TABLES, CHAIRS, & COVERS
From 8' catering tables to our stand-up high top tables, we've got what you need to suit you and your guest's needs. Complimentary tablecloths / runners provided. Setup and tear down included.
BAR & BARTENDERS
Our in-house bar will be staffed appropriately and setup to serve a tasty variety of beer, wine, cocktails, and soft drinks.
Choose a hosted or cash bar.
MEDIA / PROJECTIONS
Enjoy a crisp,15 foot wide projection for slide shows, presentations, and movies. Project a meaningful image for the backdrop of your ceremony!
RAISED STAGE
Our stage is perfect for cermonies and head table setups. The stage is 24' wide by 8' deep, by 18" high and features a black velvet curtain backdrop and ruffled masking.
THEATRICAL POSTER BOXES
Another fun way to personalize the space! Create 2' wide by 3' tall posters that can fill our theatrical poster boxes to the left and right of our main entrance.
GET READY ROOMS
Our main dressing room is backstage and features ample counter space, mirrors, and comfy soft touches. Our second room is upstairs and looks out over West 7th. Both rooms are secured after initial use.
CUSTOM LIGHTING
Chandeliers, sconces, cafe lights, up-lighting and theatrical fixtures are all customized for your ceremony, reception, and dance! Fun moving dance floor lights included!
CATERING PREP KITCHEN
Your caterer will love our sinks, prep surfaces, and a small fridge to prep and stage your event's food. This space is integral to a professional catering experience. Check our our caters!
DECOR & DISPLAY
The North Garden Theater has a limited collection of simple decor and display items that can accentuate the look of your event setting in a variety of ways.
MARQUEE MESSAGE
Add your personalized message on our lighted marquee! The perfect way to make a fun impression on your guests. Makes for an incredible photo opportunity!
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Ceremony: (optional) There is no additional fee to add a wedding ceremony to your reception as long as it takes place within your rented time period and there is no need to staff a full "flip" of the space from one setup to another.
Parking: (optional) 50 Parking spots are available in our shared lot (about 1 block away). Parking passes may be purchased by you for your guests or may be individually purchased from our website by you and your guests. $2 a spot or 50 spots for $100. Valet services are also available at an additional cost. If your party will park more than 50 cars, there is limited street parking. Parking may be subject to availability. Read more about parking here.
Hosted Bar Tabs / Service Fees: A hosted bar tab will have an automatic 15% service fee added on to the total. Food service arranged and billed outside of the NGT is separate from this policy. Read more on this topic in our blog.
Insurance: (required) Client(s) hosting weddings or wedding adjacent events for the day of the event should maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance including Liquor liability in an amount not less than $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit for Bodily Injury and Property Damage, and a waiver of subrogation. The policy should name The North Garden Theater as additional insured and a certificate of insurance with an endorsement must be provided 30 days prior to the event. Why do you need insurance? Here's a great article from "the Knot" explaining the concept.
Dressing Room: (optional) The North Garden Theater has a dressing room on the main floor with 15 feet of lighted mirrors and counter space, a garment rack, couch, and personal item cubbies. After initial use, the room(s) are secured. The use of a secondary space can be arranged.
Food & Beverages: The North Garden Theater has a list of preferred caterers, but we are open to using ANY licensed and insured caterer. You can also bring in pre-preared foods like snacks or food trays as long as there is no home kitchen involvement. Beverage service (full bar) will be supplied by the North Garden Theater. You may choose to host an open bar, a cash bar, or a mixture of the two. Outside liquor / beverages are not allowed.
Music for your Event: Curated playlists, professional DJs (exclusive to our list), and small musical ensembles are allowed at the North Garden Theater. Bigger, multi piece, amplified bands (like traditional rock bands) are not supported. If you're not sure if the musical ensemble you have in mind will be allowed, please ask us! DJs must be selected from our vendor list.
Event Planners: We pride ourselves on our direct, personal relationship with our couples. While you are welcome to hire a 'day-of' coordinator, we handle all primary communication and planning directly with you to ensure your vision is executed perfectly.
*Prices and details subject to change without notice.
SUSTAINABILITY AT THE NORTH GARDEN THEATER
We are more than proud to do our part when it comes to being good stewards of a healthy planet. The North Garden Theater features many eco-efforts to reduce our waste and minimize our impact on the environment! We hope you'll join us in our commitment.
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LED LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING
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SMART THERMOSTATS AND SMART PLUGS THAT MANAGE OUR ENERGY USAGE
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CUPS, NAPKINS, STRAWS, & MORE FROM THE BAR ARE ALL COMPOSTABLE
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CREATIVE REUSE OF BUILDING MATERIALS FOUND ON-SITE DURING CONSTRUCTION
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GRANT RECIPIENT OF A BIZRECYCLING GRANT
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WE ENCOURAGE OUR CATERERS AND VENDORS TO CONSIDER REDUCING THEIR WASTE BY UTILIZING COMPOSTABLE-WARES.
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WE RECYCLE OUR CARDBOARD, GLASS, PLASTIC, AND MORE.
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2025: NGT WAS AWARDED A ST. PAUL NEIGHBORHOOD STAR GRANT FOCUSING ON A COLLECTION OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECTS
2026: We’ve officially upgraded the North Garden Theater with a stunning new floor! While we love the sleek new look, we’re even more proud of what’s under your feet. Our new flooring is GREENGUARD Gold certified, meaning it meets some of the world's most stringent standards for low chemical emissions. Whether you’re dancing the night away at a wedding or attending a community performance, you can breathe easy knowing our space is designed for both style and indoor air quality.
The Details:
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Breathe Easy: Tested for over 10,000 chemicals and VOCs to ensure a healthier environment for our guests.
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Eco-Conscious: Made by a manufacturer that prioritizes recycled materials and waste reduction.
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Clean Tech: Installed using locking technology—no toxic glues or heavy solvents required.
