In 1851, Mears Park was known as "Baptist Hill" because members of the First Baptist church chose it as the location for their first chapel. Josh Smith, the owner of the rest of the hill, found the terrain too steep for further building so he donated the land to the city as a park. The hill was leveled and Mears Park was born.
In 1870, Daniel & Charles Noyes bought a small medical company in St. Paul with partner, Edward Cutler, joining the company in 1871. The company grew rapidly and in 1889, Noyes Brothers & Cutler moved into their new building at the corner of 6th & Sibley in Lowertown St. Paul which is where they stayed for over 30 years.
In 1870, Daniel & Charles Noyes bought a small medical company in St. Paul with partner, Edward Cutler, joining the company in 1871. The company grew rapidly and in 1889, Noyes Brothers & Cutler moved into their new building at the corner of 6th & Sibley in Lowertown St. Paul which is where they stayed for over 30 years.
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The Lowertown Event Center is a hidden gem located in the historic Park Square Court building featuring limestone walls, exposed brick, wood beam ceilings & steel columns; it is the perfect combination of industrial elegance and rustic sophistication. We have hosted over 500 weddings and the spacious reception area accommodates 250 seated guests and the attached ceremony suite seats 200.
Clients are required to use a caterer from the above list and all caterers must leave staff at the LEC until the end of the event and will be charged a 9% kitchen operating fee on food only; there are no minimums. All consumable food products brought to the LEC (lunch, snacks, desserts, late night appetizers) must come from a licensed & insured MN kitchen; you do not need to use the above catering list for these items.
A: The LEC is in the historic Park Square Court building at 400 N Sibley Street, Suite L50, St Paul. A: The contracted rental time is from 12:30pm-12:30am on Friday & Saturday; 9 hours on Sunday-Thursday leaving no later than 12:30am. Additional time is available before 12:30pm at a rate of $100.00 per hour.
Reviews (10)
David Berke
Jan 23, 2020
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E. Larson
Jul 15, 2019
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My wife and I are thrilled with our experience hosting our wedding at LEC. Charice and her staff were very accommodating and great to work with throughout the entire process. The space is located in the basement but, it's exposed architectural features in a historic building of downtown St Paul make it very unique and pretty.
One of our favorite things about this venue is that Charice doesn't hide any fees, and minimums do not exist. It was very easy to plan everything and work within our wedding budget.
Another thing we loved is that Charice has a great list of vendors, which we utilized quite
One of our favorite things about this venue is that Charice doesn't hide any fees, and minimums do not exist. It was very easy to plan everything and work within our wedding budget.
Another thing we loved is that Charice has a great list of vendors, which we utilized quite
Rebecca Schulz
Dec 31, 2018
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We recently had a our wedding reception at Lowertown Event Center and it was everything we could have dreamed of for our special day! The setup and decor was perfect - open concept with exposed brick, cool lighting & fun furniture. There are 2 small alcoves in the back of the main room that were perfect for our dessert display and our photo booth setup. There were also plenty of large couches, chairs and coffee tables for guests to hang out / lounge during the evening. The bar and DJ set up was right next to the dance floor which was a perfect flow and kept people on or near the dance floor all
Emily Johnson
Dec 03, 2018
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I absolutely loved Lowertown Event Center for my wedding venue! We had our wedding in December and wanted a venue that was cozy and and inviting and Lowertown was just that! Plus they have lounge furniture, chiavari chairs, a separate space for a ceremony/cocktail hour, beautiful chandeliers, etc. etc. I could go on and on... Charice and the staff there were absolutely amazing! She just took care of everything and I didn't have to worry about a thing. She was also so wonderful throughout our planning - so accommodating and helpful and quick to respond. I would absolutely recommend Lowertown Event
M. W.
Jan 13, 2018
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We had an AMAZING wedding here, I wouldn't have had it any other way or at any other location! Charice was fabulous and I loved working with her. She's hilarious and personable while still remaining professional and reliable. She's totally got it down. Our day was honestly so dreamy and most of it was because of this beautiful venue!!
Aly Marinello
Nov 18, 2017
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Wow! I cannot imagine the wedding of my dreams anywhere else. First of all, if you're like me and you know NOTHING about weddings, get ready to meet your new best friend - the coordinator Charice. She will talk you through EVERYTHING, and when you send her a long email with 30 questions she will get back to you very quickly and answer every single one. I was so impressed with the communication, and each and every staff member that Charice had on board from the security guard to the bar tenders. They all acted professionally, kept the mood upbeat, and made sure to take care of all of our guests
Jeannine Marie Photography
Oct 03, 2017
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Liv P.
Sep 26, 2017
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I believe this venue is a great spot considering price and location. I have enjoyed my interactions with Charice who manages the space, and I've enjoyed the freedom that this location allows opposed to most other venues. The only reason I am removing a star, and I feel guilty for it, is that the bathrooms are horrendous and embarrassing to guide guests to. The space itself is lovely, its a shame that the restrooms are complete 180. However, I don't believe the venue has much say as it is a shared building and these particular restrooms I believe would be considered within the public space - I think
Dan Riggs
Jan 24, 2017
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My company, Summit Hill Studios, works here frequently and this is a unique and stunning venue designed entirely by its owner Charice. Her attention to detail and ability to locate the perfect, one of a kind decor is what makes this space so great! Limestone and barn wood walls encompass a very rustic yet elegant venue that is a must see!
Rocket Spam
Dec 08, 2016
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My friends had their wedding there and it was a beautiful event. This place is within walking distance to the DoubleTree (not in winter time). The ceremony was felt really cozy and simple but very well executed and beautifully decorated. The reception area wasn't very big but perfect for a wedding of our size. The service was great and food tasted delicious. Good size dance floor for the number of guests that they accommodate and he restrooms were kept very clean. Great venue for a wedding!
