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The Gillespie Center

About

The Gillespie Center is a beautiful venue located in Mound Minnesota. The Gillespie Center can accomodate wedding celebrations, groom's dinners, gift openings and bridal showers from 20 to 350 people. Located just one block away from picturesque shores of Cooks Bay on Lake Minnetonka, the Center's dining room has floor to ceiling windows overlooking a beautiful wildlife area. Our deck seating can accomodate 50 people and can be used for a small wedding ceremony or an intimate cocktail party. There is an attached room for dancing with a tile floor. Our entire facility is hadicapped accessable with large restrooms. We have addtional rooms available to rent for a nursery or seperate seating area. The Gillespie Center has a white baby grand piano for a minimal charge.

You may choose one of our preferred caterers for your celebration. We allow alcohol to be served by one of our preferred vendors. Please contact us for a current list of vendors.

Consultations are available by appointment only. Please contact Wendie at 952-472-7563. We would be happy to host your special day.

Sincerely,

Wendie Bame
Rental Event Coordinator
Gillespie Center
952.472.7563

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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?

$900

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$900

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
Clean Up
Event Planning
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?

$20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals

What event items are available?

Chairs
Chair Covers
Drapery
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Valet
Wheelchair Access
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Reviews of The Gillespie Center

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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
3 reviews
98% recommend it
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  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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Joan Sent on 10/16/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Wendi was so fun to work with. We are both widowed high school sweethearts who re-connected through facebook and friends. We wanted a night of just fun and celebrating. Wendi and her team had our backs all the way. The site was draped in white with lights and looked like a fairy tale. We had asked Wendi for recommendations on catering and DJ. We got the BEST of both. Our guests have done nothing but rave about how much fun they had. We had zero headaches and 100% fun. All in all, being at Gillespie Center was the best decision we made next to marrying each other!
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Brittany Sent on 12/18/2016
4.9 out of 5 rating
I am really glad that I chose the Gillespie center for out reception. The venue can be transformed into an amazing room (I suggest getting it draped)! Wendie was so nice and easy to work with, my husband and I loved having the reception here.
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Elaine Sent on 04/30/2009
4.8 out of 5 rating
We loved working with the Gillespie Center for our daughter's wedding reception. The center is beautiful, the administrator was very helpful with suggestions and creative ideas and gave us quality service. Communication is very important and we got calls back right away when we had questions. The cost to rent the center is very comparable to anything else available and therefore the value was cost effective for us. Location is easy to find and the wildlife area is visible with windows all across the room. We loved it!

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The Gillespie Center frequently asked questions

The Gillespie Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Gillespie Center includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The space offered by The Gillespie Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
The Gillespie Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
The Gillespie Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
The Gillespie Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
The Gillespie Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Gillespie Center is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in flexibility, 5 in value, 4.8 in average response time and 4.7 in professionalism.

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