FIVE Event Center

Everyone at FIVE Event Center is so personable and fun! They made us feel like our wedding was the only one they had been planning for the last year and we couldn't be more grateful! Not only did FIVE help us with the details for the venue, but they provided us with a list of recommended caterers, photographers, bands/DJs and so much more! The staff at FIVE made the entire wedding planning experience so much easier and any time I had a question about anything pertaining to the wedding, my coordinator Kelly, was right there to help me and responded promptly to all my needs. Again, we are so grateful and I would tell anyone who is planning a wedding in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area to definitely consider FIVE. We had so many positive comments from our guests and they loved the intimacy of the venue. It's the perfect place for the modern bride and groom to have a traditional wedding with their own personal style added in!

We’re so happy we decided to have our wedding ceremony and reception at FIVE Event Center. It was the perfect venue for the modern, fun, personal celebration we wanted. First, the building itself is amazing. It has the vibe of a cool, urban club or restaurant. Between the lighting, the furniture, and the painted walls, we did not need many decorations. We were also able to save money by choosing our own caterer (Jimmy John’s and Chipotle!), which most venues will not allow. The best part of having our wedding at FIVE was working with our event coordinator, Chelle. During the entire planning process (which took place over the course of 15 months), Chelle was extremely prompt and thorough in responding to our emails and phone calls. She listened to all our crazy ideas and found ways to make everything work. At our meeting one month prior to the wedding, I was beginning to feel nervous about making sure everything would come together without a hitch, and Chelle set me completely at ease. The week of the wedding, she checked and double-checked every detail and contacted our vendors to make sure our deliveries were coordinated. On the day of the wedding, everything turned out perfectly! We were able to enjoy our party without worrying about if there was enough food, if the tips would get to the vendors, or who would pack up our gifts. We would also recommend using the Apres Party Rental company, which works with FIVE.

We had our daughter's wedding ceremony and reception at FIVE in June. It was a wonderful experience, from the ease of booking and making arrangements to the day of the wedding and reception. The staff at FIVE were informative and helpful without making us feel pressured. We were able to have exactly the kind of wedding she had envisioned. We received many compliments from guests on the venue, saying it was one of the most fun weddings they had attended and that they loved the atmosphere at FIVE.

Absolutely the most unique space in Minneapolis for a wedding. I knew immediately after walking in that I needed to have my reception here. The staff was wonderful! Always answered any questions I had in a very timely manner.
We continue to recieve compliments on how awesome the venue was. We had the time of our lives.

From the first day we called FIVE to the days after our wedding, everything was extremely easy and well-managed. We held our reception only upstairs and it was the perfect setting. Jennifer and Chelle were extremely responsive at all hours of the day and any day of the week, and they thought of everything we would have forgotten. The only minor thing I'd improve on in the future is allowing people to keep tabs open at the bar, instead of requiring payment for each drink. This is only after our hosted bar was over anyway, but still, might even lead to more revenue if it could be managed. But that is not at all an important issue on your wedding day - book with FIVE and don't worry about anything else. They'll take care of it!

My new husband and I had a fabulous wedding ceremony and reception at FIVE Event Center. When we were looking for a venue, we toured FIVE and after that no other venue could even come close to competing with it. FIVE is gorgeously decorated and the staff is so helpful! I received prompt answers to all of my questions before and after we decided to book it for our wedding. All of our guests also fell in love with the space. We received so many compliments on what a beautiful and fun place FIVE is, and our guests were also very impressed with the quality of service! I am so glad we ended up choosing FIVE for our wedding, I wouldn't have changed a thing!!

We LOVED Five Event Center! The space is absolutley beautiful- it needed very little decoration. We also loved working with all the event planners there, they are all very nice and extremely quick to respond!

I had an amazing time working with the staff at The Five Event Center. The site is absolutely beautiful so you save a lot of time and money since you don't really need decorations. I'm a big Pepsi drinker and they accomodated my request to carry only Pepsi products that night. :) I will always recommend this site to other brides and party planners. Please go and check them out if you are planning an event. It'll blow your mind away!!

My husband and I did not want a stereotypical hotel ballroom for our reception. We wanted something classy, elegant, chic and fun....we also wanted to show off our city, so urban was a must. FIVE Event Center was the ideal location.

The Space is everything stated above plus it is very easy to get to and provides free parking. We decorated with votive candles and minimal flowers that we bought at the farmers market - the space is gorgeous on its own. We were able to have our guests gather on the main floor (picture the lounge of a restaurant) for drinks while we took a few quiet moments upstairs to ourselves. It was so fun to hear the noise build as more and more of our guests arrived. Finally, we were introduced as Mr. and Mrs. as we came down the stairs to join our guests. It was a wonderful and overwhelming feeling to be standing on the stairs and being able to see ALL of our closest friends and family. This also provided an easy way to say a few words to the group and then greet everyone individually before the whole group moved upstairs for food, toasts, drinks and dancing. The tremendous staff made the transition extremely smooth. Once upstairs, our guests were further impressed by how beautiful and modern the space was (picture part upscale restaurant and part dance club). Another benefit to mention is that it was equally as comfortable for guests who wanted to sit and have a conversation as it was for others who wanted to party and dance. The room's acoustics are set up so that you can easily carry on a conversation on one side of the room while watching the dance floor (and not have to scream over the music).

The Staff is AMAZING!!! I can't say enough about their professionalism, friendliness and how great a job they did. Jennifer was our main contact and she was outstanding! From the first time we met her, all the way through the planning process and even after our event (when I left my shoes there and she held on to them for a month). She took so much stress and responsibility off of our shoulders. We gave her our contacts for food, music, photos, etc and she organized everything. Again, I could go on for hours about how happy we both are. Additionally, I should mention the other staff...this sounds clich� but it's true, our guests actually commented on how friendly the staff was. Another great thing is that we didn't have to deal with a million questions about where, when, what, etc. because the staff took care of that.

Finally, and this may be hard to believe, our wedding budget was under $10,000. FIVE Event Center will work with you to meet your needs and vision for your event.

We could not imagine a better place for our wedding reception. I told Jennifer at FIVE that either my husband or I would be honored to tell others about our experience.

I would recommend FIVE Event Center for anyone looking for a unique wedding venue spot. I had many guests at my wedding comment that it was the best venue they'd been to for a wedding. It is a fantastic setting that can easily be personalized and yet doesn't need much in the way of decoration since it is already full of character. You have the entire venue to yourself for the event (downstairs bar area and upstairs ceremony/reception space) which allows you and your guests to truly enjoy the evening without worrying about what else is going on around them.
The staff at FIVE is incredibly helpful and worked with me every step of the way which was especially difficult since I live out on the East Coast. The day went off without a hitch in large part due to the staff at FIVE.
The cost may seem a little expensive however with the ability to select your own caterer and no food minimum as well as the savings of needing decorations helps.
Regardless I would recommend FIVE without...

FIVE Event Center was the perfect space for our wedding reception! We looked at several venues in the area- and nothing came close to the uniqueness of FIVE. I wanted a unique venue, that didnt need much decorating and good service- and we found it! We received so many compliments on what an awesome venue we chose. I worked with Chelle and I cannot say enough about how great she was! She was very prompt when responding to me, gave suggestions when needed and very flexible. Chelle did a great job at making sure our reception ran smoothly and that we all had a great time.

My fiance and I toured this venue. There was on street parking and it wasn't too hard to find.

The person who helped us was great. The space is amazing! Seriously AWESOME!

The only reason we didn't choose FIVE is because of the cost. You have to rent your own chairs, pay an off duty cop, ... It was just the little expenses that didn't fit into our tiny budget. The venue we choose includes a free hotel room and is a little cheaper.

I would definitely recommend FIVE! Even though I didn't choose it, I LOVE it! Definitely go check it out. You need to see it in person.

FIVE is truly one of the best/most unique reception sites in Minnesota. It was absolutely perfect for our smaller reception with around 110 guests. We toured other event centers, ballrooms and hotel locations but nothing is even close to FIVE. The downstairs bar is amazing and absolutely perfect for the cocktail hour. The people we worked with were extremely fast at getting back to us on all of our questions and they made sure everything was taken care of throughout the event. They were flexible, easy to deal with, professional and a lot of fun to work with!

From the moment we stepped into FIVE we knew it was the place for us. It's a beatuful venue and our guests raved about it at the wedding.

The staff made planning the event a cinch and were very professional in thier tasks. In general they responded to our questions within a day or so, but one downside is that the event managers aren't in the office to answer questions before 2 p.m. if you have a question that needs to be answered right away.

It is a more expensive venue, but the open catering policy evened it out a bit since you can use any licensed caterer from the Twin Cities. In all, if you are looking for an eye-catching venue, FIVE is it.

Five Event Center is not only a beautiful location to host your wedding, but the staff is attentive, detailed and wonderful to work with!

FIVE is such a sweet venue to shoot at. Aside from the amazing architecture and modern decor, the staff is hands down the very best in the business! We are seriously excited every single time we shoot there because we know the staff is amazing to work with. Their attention to detail makes sure nothing gets missed. Keep up the amazing work!

We have worked with Five Event Center on many different types of events---from birthday bashes to wedding receptions. The ladies at Five will rock your party with great ideas and perfect planning. We love working with them!

We work at Five Event Center quite a bit. It's a beautiful space in the heart of Uptown. Their staff is friendly, and very professional. For a vendor like us, who tries to make venues happy, Five Event Center makes it easy on us. I'll never forget the 2010 Snowmaggedon (metrodome collapse) we were dragging what seemed like a couple feet of snow in across spotless floors. The staff just shrugged and picked up a mop. That's the kind of personnel you should look for in a venue.

On a scale 1-5 FIVE is a 5. This is a must see venue and speaks modern and class all day long. There is a unique architecture and layout that makes any event perfect. We especially love the attention to detail in the bathrooms. We dare you to look into the stars because that's what it will be like when you have an event at FIVE. Sincerely, Silver Sound Entertainment

A stunningly chic locale for any design minded couple!

FIVE Event Center is a flawless urban venue — clean, contemporary, and easily accessible. Their staff is professional, responsive, and helpful. It's one of the rare places in the Twin Cities metro area that has a full commercial kitchen available — which makes menu planning dreamy.

I love the events we shoot at Five Event Center. Having open catering is rare in the cities and something that I think is so essential! On top of that, you get this amazing venue that is interesting and has a fun vibe to it. The staff is great and they allow you to customize to fit your style. We highly endorse this venue!

FIVE Event Center in Uptown Minneapolis is really a unique find for a contemporary reception venue. It has a cool blend of modern New York style and historical architecture from the late 1800's. I've enjoyed getting to know Chelle Crandall, the Assistant Event Manager with Five Event Center. She was very helpful and knowlegeable about this venue and their options available. I like that folks can choose their own licensed caterers for their events. Could be simple or extravagant for your upcoming event.

What a great, unique multi-level venue. We have had some really great receptions at FIVE Event Center.
If you enjoy the uptown area in Minneapolis, you'll love this historic venue.

FIVE Event Center is one of the hidden gems of the Twin Cities. It is a fabulous space for any type of event, but works particularly well for unique wedding ceremonies and receptions. The FIVE staff is always available to answer questions and make each event amazing. This is a must-see for anyone planning an event in Minneapolis!

One of my favorite locations in the Twin Cities - a retrofitted police precinct building has been given a very contemporary, modern and colorful look inside, with artful lighting, unusual lines, two floors of reception space, and great neighborhood locations for additional photography. I love it!