The Whim


Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $7,500

Guest capacity

Up to 300 seated guests



About this venue

Immersed in natural light and 1920’s industrial beauty, The Whim is a Northeast Minneapolis wedding and event venue that features a design-ready space of sweeping white brick and elevated timber ceilings allowing you complete freedom to curate your next event.


Our event spaces

The Main Event Space

Where Your Vision Can Reach New Heights

Our 14-foot ceilings are the perfect height to curate a canopy of lighting, floral, and custom installations to create a one-of-a-kind event. Keep it simple or go elaborate. Either one will be show-stopping.

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

The Patio

Celebrate Under the Stars and Café Lights

Complete with trees and cafe lights, the patio is ideal for lawn games, sparkler send offs, and is our favorite spot to catch the sunset during cocktail hour.

Ideal for

Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Glass Menagerie Room

The Perfect Room for a Personal Touch

Whether it be for cocktail hour, dessert displays, photo booth areas, additional getting ready space, or simply a quiet place to retreat, we offer our glass menagerie room, complete with custom built ins, to use as you wish.

Ideal for

Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

The Main Event Space

Where Your Vision Can Reach New Heights

Our 14-foot ceilings are the perfect height to curate a canopy of lighting, floral, and custom installations to create a one-of-a-kind event. Keep it simple or go elaborate. Either one will be show-stopping.

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

The Patio

Celebrate Under the Stars and Café Lights

Complete with trees and cafe lights, the patio is ideal for lawn games, sparkler send offs, and is our favorite spot to catch the sunset during cocktail hour.

Ideal for

Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Glass Menagerie Room

The Perfect Room for a Personal Touch

Whether it be for cocktail hour, dessert displays, photo booth areas, additional getting ready space, or simply a quiet place to retreat, we offer our glass menagerie room, complete with custom built ins, to use as you wish.

Ideal for

Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”


Available services that can be provided by The Whim

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Clean up
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event staff
  • Pet friendly
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Valet - paid
  • Wheelchair accessible

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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1 review

  • BM

    Breanna M.

    Rating: 5
    Jun 22, 2026

    Bride

    The Whim was the perfect choice for our 200-person wedding. From the first conversation, the team was direct and quick to respond to every question we had, which made the planning process so smooth. The space itself is bright and organized, giving us exactly what we needed to create our special day without any stress. Their attention to detail and helpful approach meant we could focus on enjoying our engagement instead of worrying about logistics. We heard nothing but compliments from our guests about the venue, and we felt so supported by the staff throughout the entire experience. We'd absolutely recommend The Whim to any couple looking for a reliable, well-run venue that truly cares about making your wedding day amazing.


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