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Leopold's Mississippi Gardens

4.8 ★★★★★ 294 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Riverside event venue with a deck, an outdoor swing set and a fire pit, for weddings and other gatherings.

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The setting

The style of Leopold's Mississippi Gardens in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🌊 Waterside Garden 10 mentions

“The venue itself is stunning, with breathtaking views of the Mississippi River that made for unforgettable photos and a magical atmosphere.”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of Leopold's Mississippi Gardens — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

🏷️ Outdoor Ceremony

“Jordan graciously transported the several guests in wheelchairs up and down the hill to the ceremony site.”

Fountain / Water Feature

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🏷️ Scenic Views
🍸 Bar Service

“The bar staff were absolutely amazing as well.”

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Wheelchair Accessible

“Jordan graciously transported the several guests in wheelchairs up and down the hill to the ceremony site.”

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 294 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 30 mentions

“The venue itself is stunning, with breathtaking views of the Mississippi River that made for unforgettable photos and a magical atmosphere.”

🤝 owners who go above & beyond 4 mentions

“The staff goes above and beyond to make sure their couples are taken care of, which helps the day run smoothly and makes such a difference for photos, too.”

😌 stress-free planning 2 mentions

“Erin, Jaimie, Jordan and all the staff were so organized and it made the day absolutely stress free.”

📋 day-of coordination 8 mentions

“I did not have a wedding planner, Erin was my day of coordinator and she communicated with my promptly about every single detail for months.”

📸 photo-perfect backdrops 3 mentions

“The Mississippi River provides such a scenic backdrop which made our ceremony surreal.”

From the reviews

We cannot speak highly enough of Leopold's! Erin, Jaimie, Jordan and all the staff were so organized and it made the day absolutely stress free. Jamie and Erin completely handled the organization of the bridal party for the ceremony and truly acted as "day of coordinators".

★★★★★ — Bethany, Oct 2022

We chose the Labor Day weekend at this beautiful venue. This was the first venue I saw when we started looking and I knew this would be the last one. The moment you step on those grounds, you fall in love with every corner. What makes it even better is the warmth that Jamie, Jordan and Erin provide from the get go.

★★★★★ — Nupur, Sep 2022

If I could give more than 5 stars. I would, without hesitation. Leopolds has made our wedding the absolute perfection we always dreamed of. First, I want to talk about Mataya. We had a Jewish wedding, which contains some traditions that are not seen often.

★★★★★ — Michael, Dec 2023

Leopold's Mississippi Gardens is an absolute dream wedding venue! We had our wedding here on 7.15.22 and we cannot speak more highly of it. Erin, Jamie, Jordan and the entire staff were truly amazing to work with. It is clear that they put their all into this family business.

★★★★★ — Nadia, Aug 2022

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Getting married at Leopold's Mississippi Gardens

Leopold's Mississippi Gardens comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Corporate events & private parties at Leopold's Mississippi Gardens

Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Leopold's Mississippi Gardens — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.

Where to find Leopold's Mississippi Gardens

9500 W River Rd, Minneapolis, MN55444

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