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North Garden Theater

4.7 ★★★★★ 150 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in St Paul, Minnesota

Weddings

Neighborhood event venue featuring a bar and a stage for performances and parties.

Plan your tour

  • Capacity couples mention 100–130-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
  • Catering in-house catering & bar — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 651-321-4769
  • Website northgardentheater.com — most venues book tours right on their site

Hours

Monday 9 am–12 am
Tuesday 9 am–12 am
Wednesday 9 am–12 am
Thursday 9 am–12 am
Friday 9 am–12 am
Saturday 9 am–12 am
Sunday 9 am–12 am

Most venues show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

The setting

The style of North Garden Theater in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🏛️ Historic Estate 2 mentions

“I wanted something that was as eco friendly as possible, something that was priced reasonably and something that had a historic charm to it.”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of North Garden Theater — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

Tented Reception 7 mentions

“The venue was perfect in every way, from fair and affordable pricing, to the personalized marquee, the fun and tasty drink menu and the sound and lights.”

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🏷️ Dance Floor 2 mentions

“Everyone got on the dance floor!”

🪑 Tables & Chairs Included

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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 150 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 15 mentions

“The photos online show how beautiful and one-of-a-kind the space is, but they don’t capture how fantastic Ryan and Tina are to work with.”

😌 stress-free planning 3 mentions

“• Having a full, staffed bar made it easy to have a social hour.”

📋 day-of coordination 2 mentions

“On the actual day of he wedding everything looked amazing.”

📸 photo-perfect backdrops 3 mentions

“Here are a few specific observations: • The stage was great – backdrop, etc.”

💵 great value 2 mentions

“The venue was perfect in every way, from fair and affordable pricing, to the personalized marquee, the fun and tasty drink menu and the sound and lights.”

From the reviews

We got married and had our reception there on 4/15 and it was MAGICAL. The owners’ theater background was immensely helpful and the venue was perfect for our needs! All our friends commented on how much they loved the space! Thank you for helping us out on a party of a lifetime!

★★★★★ — Molly, Apr 2023

Me and my husband used this as our wedding reception venue and I'm so glad that we did. Ryan has been so helpful in the planning process, he really made everything smooth and knew all the questions to ask. I picked this venue for a few reasons.

★★★★★ — Briana, Nov 2022

My husband and I got married at North Garden Theater a couple weeks ago. Ryan and Tina were a pleasure to work with! They are very responsive in their communication and addressed any questions we had. We loved that we could choose our own vendors for catering, photo booth, and rentals.

★★★★★ — Paige, Oct 2024

Reasons why I love The NGT: 1. Ryan and Tina were AWESOME to work with - very quick to get back to emails and answer questions. Super accommodating with all the vendors I was working with and I felt like I could customize EVERYTHING with them (down to the jalapeno margaritas that Tina and Ryan prepared!). 2.

★★★★★ — Shawna, Oct 2018

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Getting married at North Garden Theater

North Garden Theater 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 North Garden Theater

Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at North Garden Theater — 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 North Garden Theater

929 7th St W, St Paul, MN55102

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