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The Essence Event Center

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A CELEBRATION LIKE

NONE OTHER

One hundred and forty years of Minnesota history can now be part of your story. Original brick and timber architecture, complemented by modern touches, the perfect setting for your celebration.

What are you waiting for?

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Do more with your Sunday Wedding at The Essence Event Center.

New 2025 and 2026 Sunday bookings will receive $500 off and an extra morning hour ($300).
Good for peak and off-peak dates.

*offer not available to holiday weekends or holiday adjacent Sundays.

Do more with your Sunday Wedding at The Essence Event Center.

New 2025 and 2026 Sunday bookings will receive $500 off and an extra morning hour ($300).
Good for peak and off-peak dates.

*offer not available to holiday weekends or holiday adjacent Sundays.

Love does look very pretty on you. 🦢

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Photographer: @mycahbainweddings
Coordination: @realmplanning
Floral: @soderbergsflorist
Hair: @manesbyannie
MUA: @beautybabes.byjord
Dress: @annikabridal
Caterer: @stonehousecateringmn
Cake: @_heytherecupcake
DJ: @alivestudiosmn
Musician: @watercresstrio
Photobooth: @timeintopixels
Venue: @theessencemn

Love does look very pretty on you. 🦢

…
Photographer: @mycahbainweddings
Coordination: @realmplanning
Floral: @soderbergsflorist
Hair: @manesbyannie
MUA: @beautybabes.byjord
Dress: @annikabridal
Caterer: @stonehousecateringmn
Cake: @_heytherecupcake
DJ: @alivestudiosmn
Musician: @watercresstrio
Photobooth: @timeintopixels
Venue: @theessencemn

New! Cathedral Window Arches are now available to bring a dramatic framing to your ceremony.

We recommend pairing them with a flower meadow from the @greengoddessfloral Emme Collection.

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Mix and match 5 arches
1 Large: 7’1”H
2 Medium: 6’3”H
2 Small: 5’5”H
All bases are 3’5”W

New! Cathedral Window Arches are now available to bring a dramatic framing to your ceremony.

We recommend pairing them with a flower meadow from the @greengoddessfloral Emme Collection.

…
Mix and match 5 arches
1 Large: 7’1”H
2 Medium: 6’3”H
2 Small: 5’5”H
All bases are 3’5”W

Sweet spring tablescapes and 400 blue hydrangeas. Romantic design is back and blooming.

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Photography: @alexandrarobynphoto
Workshop: @thefloralhustle
Floral Design: @greengoddessfloral
Lighting: @wevegotcovered
Table Design: @artfuleventsdesign
Table Rentals: @apreseventandtent
Videography: @timthornburg_films
HMUA: @michelledunlap.design
Dress: @raffinebridal
Model: @kusuman.s
Venue: @theessencemn

Sweet spring tablescapes and 400 blue hydrangeas. Romantic design is back and blooming.

…
Photography: @alexandrarobynphoto
Workshop: @thefloralhustle
Floral Design: @greengoddessfloral
Lighting: @wevegotcovered
Table Design: @artfuleventsdesign
Table Rentals: @apreseventandtent
Videography: @timthornburg_films
HMUA: @michelledunlap.design
Dress: @raffinebridal
Model: @kusuman.s
Venue: @theessencemn

Elegant draping, stylized floral. Big impact. 🤍

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Floral: @greengoddessfloral
Draping: @wevegotcovered
Videographer: @timthornburg_films
Model & Essence Bride: @ashawagandha_
Venue & Images: @theessencemn

Elegant draping, stylized floral. Big impact. 🤍

…
Floral: @greengoddessfloral
Draping: @wevegotcovered
Videographer: @timthornburg_films
Model & Essence Bride: @ashawagandha_
Venue & Images: @theessencemn

Who’s she? The new Vietnamese Coffee Martini has landed just in time for the cake cutting. 🍸
Pair dessert service with this sweet boozy sip offered at The Essence Bar.

Cheers!

Who’s she? The new Vietnamese Coffee Martini has landed just in time for the cake cutting. 🍸
Pair dessert service with this sweet boozy sip offered at The Essence Bar.

Cheers!

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1217 BANDANA BOULEVARD NORTH
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55108

TEL: 651-797-4244

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Tours are by appointment only.

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