The Gale Mansion

The Gale Mansion is conveniently located just south of downtown Minneapolis at the corner of 22nd and Stevens Avenue South.

Tours of the Mansion are conducted by appointment only. Please call 612-870-1662 to schedule an appointment

	Special Events FAQ's
Home About Us Weddings and Special Events Meetings and Events Cuisine Map and Directions Contact Us	Where are you located? The Gale Mansion is conveniently located just south of downtown Minneapolis at the corner of 22nd and Stevens Avenue South. When may I tour the Mansion? Tours of the Mansion are conducted by appointment only. Please call 612-870-1662 to schedule an appointment What is included in the set-up charge? The set-up charge includes a facilities director, all necessary servers and kitchen staff, ivory linens, china, glassware, flatware, tables, indoor chairs, three votive candles per table, and set-up/clean-up for the event. May I bring in my own catering? The Gale Mansion provides all food for your event except wedding cakes. To learn more about catering options, please click on “Cuisine”. May I bring in my own alcohol? The Gale Mansion has a Class A Liquor License with the city of Minneapolis and therefore all alcohol must be provided by the Mansion. You may choose any combination of cash and/or hosted bar that you wish. To learn more about beverage options, please click on “Cuisine”. What is your food minimum? All events must spend at least $24.95 per person on food. The food minimums are as follows: All events Monday-Thursday: $2,000 Friday, Saturday, Sunday events in January-April and November: $2,000 Friday events May-October and December: $3,500 Saturday events May-October and December: $4,500 Sunday events May-October and December: $2,500 How much will my event cost? The cost of your event will depend greatly on the number of guests and menu selection. To learn more about our pricing policies, please visit the special events pricing page. What time may the vendors come? Vendors may have access to the Mansion three hours prior to the guest arrival time. Where do we park? There is ample free on-street parking available around the mansion. Most guests will be able to park within one block. We will be happy to arrange valet parking for an additional fee. What is the capacity of the mansion? We can host up to 240 guests for a seated dinner or 275 guests for a mingling reception. The Heritage and Dining Rooms can seat up to 120 guests combined. Other guests will be seated in different rooms throughout the house. To learn more about seating capacities, please view our general floor plans. What is the required deposit to book a date? A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required to secure the date of your event. This deposit includes the house rental and a damage deposit of $500. The damage deposit will be refunded or applied to your bar bill if no damages are incurred. House rental fee is as follows: Monday-Thursday: $100 per hour with a three-hour minimum Friday –Sunday: $200 per hour with a six-hour minimum Do you require a security officer? We require a security officer for all events. We will arrange an officer for you. Can we hold just the ceremony at the Mansion? The Mansion cannot be booked for a ceremony only. Clients having their receptions at the Mansion also have the option of holding a wedding or commitment ceremony for up to 120 guests indoors or 220 guests outdoors.
2115 Stevens Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404 Phone: 612-870-1662 Fax: 612-870-0949 E-mail: galemansion@qwest.net

The set-up charge includes a facilities director, all necessary servers and kitchen staff, ivory linens, china, glassware, flatware, tables, indoor chairs, three votive candles per table, and set-up/clean-up for the event.

The Gale Mansion provides all food for your event except wedding cakes. To learn more about catering options, please click on “Cuisine”.

The Gale Mansion has a Class A Liquor License with the city of Minneapolis and therefore all alcohol must be provided by the Mansion. You may choose any combination of cash and/or hosted bar that you wish. To learn more about beverage options, please click on “Cuisine”.

What is your food minimum?

All events must spend at least $24.95 per person on food.

All events Monday-Thursday: $2,000
Friday, Saturday, Sunday events in January-April and November: $2,000
Friday events May-October and December: $3,500
Saturday events May-October and December: $4,500
Sunday events May-October and December: $2,500

The cost of your event will depend greatly on the number of guests and menu selection. To learn more about our pricing policies, please visit the special events pricing page.

Vendors may have access to the Mansion three hours prior to the guest arrival time.

There is ample free on-street parking available around the mansion. Most guests will be able to park within one block. We will be happy to arrange valet parking for an additional fee.

We can host up to 240 guests for a seated dinner or 275 guests for a mingling reception. The Heritage and Dining Rooms can seat up to 120 guests combined. Other guests will be seated in different rooms throughout the house. To learn more about seating capacities, please view our general floor plans.

A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required to secure the date of your event. This deposit includes the house rental and a damage deposit of $500. The damage deposit will be refunded or applied to your bar bill if no damages are incurred.

Monday-Thursday: $100 per hour with a three-hour minimum
Friday –Sunday: $200 per hour with a six-hour minimum

Do you require a security officer?

We require a security officer for all events. We will arrange an officer for you.

The Mansion cannot be booked for a ceremony only. Clients having their receptions at the Mansion also have the option of holding a wedding or commitment ceremony for up to 120 guests indoors or 220 guests outdoors.

Special Events FAQ's