Couples usually spend $4,500
Couples usually spend $4,500
Reception
$4,800starting price
Ceremony
$1,000starting price
Bar service
$6per person
Reception
$4,800starting price
Ceremony
$1,000starting price
Bar service
$6per person
About
On WeddingWire since 2010
Plains Art Museum is a historic wedding venue located in Fargo, North Dakota. A mix of old history and new architecture, this building was acquired in 1994 and modified into a beautiful art museum. It is a beautiful setting for couples who admire architecture and enjoy fine art and historic ambiance. This facility was featured in Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine.
Facilities and Capacity
The venue has two main event spaces that can accommodate a maximum of 250 guests. The Ruth and Seymour Landfield Atrium can hold up to 125 guests for dinner parties or cocktail receptions. Gate City Presentation Center is a more intimate space that can accommodate up to 40 people for a small and close affair. Architectural features such as towering beams, hardwood flooring, and brick surfaces add drama to wedding events.
Services Offered
Plains Art Museum hosts wedding ceremonies, receptions, engagement parties, elopements, and rehearsal dinners. The venue also provides event items such as audio equipment, furniture, and a dance floor. They offer the following services:
Event planning
Event rentals
Set up
In-house bar
Bar services
Barware
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Preferred catering vendors only
Parking
Wheelchair access
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Frequently asked questions
Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?
4,800
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?
4,800
Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?
1,000
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?
1,000
Which of the following are included in starting site fee?
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?
Server(s)
What is the starting price per person for bar service?
$6
Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?
Bartender(s)
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
2
Describe your venue:
Art Gallery
Historic Building
Museum
What kind of settings are available?
Indoor
Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?
Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner
What event services do you offer?
Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi
What catering services do you offer?
Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Stations
What bar services do you provide?
Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine
What event items are available?
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
Furniture
Tables
What food and beverage items are available?
Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
What transportation and access is available?
Parking
Wheelchair Access
What months are included in your peak season?
May
June
July
August
September
October
What months are included in your off-peak season?
January
February
April
November
December
Any other questions?
Reviews of Plains Art Museum
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The Plains Art Museum was a dream space for our wedding reception! The planning process was super smooth, so when it came to the day of the wedding, we didn't have to worry about a thing! Serena was amazing to work with and made sure that we had everything we needed. Also, the space is AMAZINGLY gorgeous! We loved that we had the cocktail/social hour on the first floor, dinner on the third floor, and then the dancing back on the first floor (so did our guests!). We were even able to rent out the galleries so that our guests could walk through to see the artwork during the social hour. We would HIGHLY recommend!!
Sarah F. Sent on 06/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
BEAUTIFUL Venue, Fantastic Communication & Presence
Right in the heart of downtown Fargo, the Plains Art Museum is a stunning venue that has everything you need for a beautiful wedding. We got married in May 2023 and had our reception here, and it made all our dreams come true! With beautiful architecture it really helps you save on decorating costs because you really want to showcase everything the building already has to offer. We had our dinner and speeches up on the 3rd floor and dancing on the 1st floor - we personally loved this separation because it kept everyone together and close, and it helped getting people dancing through the whole night! Serena was a breeze to work with, fantastic communication - prompt, friendly, informative & was very present - she made sure to check in any time we were there and was ready to answer any & all questions! Book your wedding here, you won't regret it :)
Shaye Sent on 03/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Micro-wedding of our dreams
The Plains Art staff are the kindest, most accommodating, and helpful people my (now) husband and I have met! We found ourselves in a pickle-- due to COVID lockdowns around the holidays near our original venue, we were left with the choice to either find a new location with less than three weeks to plan, or postpone. Due to COVID, we really wanted a micro-wedding to celebrate safely with our immediate family and bridal party only, and keeping our original date was important to us. Plains Art made it happen in a pinch. Serena and Penny made it SO EASY-- they were incredibly responsive, provided a vendor list and gave recommendations, and sent floor plans and info packets to talk us through everything. Our day turned out absolutely perfect thanks to them, even though it was entirely planned remotely with very little time. The flow of events was perfect, and the museum itself made for a stunning wedding album.
Despite our wedding being a complete 180 from our original "vision", we would not have had it any other way. The Plains Art Museum provided the perfect canvas to paint the beginning of our next story.
The Plains Art Museum is the only venue you should consider if you want an indoor, modern wedding. There really aren't any venues around that are quite like it! Bonus: if you get married in the winter- you'll have an amazing indoor space to take photos all day, instead of standing around outside freezing like all the other couples who booked a less-than-gorgeous venue that day!
I totally recommend Plains Art Museum for your wedding day!
Plains Art Museum includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Plains Art Museum includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Plains Art Museum includes:
Bartender(s)
The space offered by Plains Art Museum for wedding events is known for:
Art Gallery
Historic Building
Museum
Plains Art Museum offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
Indoor
Plains Art Museum offers the following types of wedding events:
Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner
Plains Art Museum offers the following services for wedding events:
Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi
Plains Art Museum offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
Furniture
Tables
Plains Art Museum is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
