Walker Art Center - A cool space for a cool wedding

So, on Friday I was invited to go to the Walker Art Center to view the event spaces they have available for weddings. Erin Brunell, Sales and Catering Coordinator for the Walker Art Center wowed me with their impressive menu from Wolfgang Puck and the variety of choices they offer for both ceremony and receptions.

It is popular to do the ceremony outside in the Sculpture Garden or on the terrace off of Gallery 8 and then have a reception in one of their many spaces available.

The space I was most impressed with is their Skyline room which has sleek white walls, and is shaped to look like a snowflake. When you look out the windows of the Skyline room you get such a great view of Minneapolis! During the evening this is absolutely stunning. This space is very sophisticated and understated. It could lend itself to a very dramatic and contemporary event schematic, or something more traditional.


Gallery 8 and & Terrace is another wonderful space. The Terrace is a popular place for a wedding ceremony because it has 180 degree views of the sculpture garden and the city. In addition, you can have tenting on the terrace, and therefore it could be used as either a ceremony site or for a reception. Inside, the Gallery has very funky modern art on the walls with bright hues. This area would make for a great reception, especially with event lighting! However, it also works for ceremonies that are infused with color.

Truly, Gallery 8 and The Terrace would be fantastic for the couple with a bit of an edge. The Terrace is really a blank canvas so it lends itself to any type of ceremony whether that would be bright colors or all white. The Gallery is a bit edgier and would be perfect to punch it up a notch.

Cargill Lounge is yet another option. With its sleek modern sophistication and floor to ceiling windows with great views, this room would be fantastic for a contemporary ceremony. It could also host an impressive reception. Again, this area is a blank canvas, so the event schematic would be done using florals, linens, lighting and furniture props. I could see this space with funky, modular furniture for a very loungey cocktail inspired reception.