FAQs
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Are children invited?
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Yes! Kiddos are absolutely welcome. Please note the venue does not allow outside food. There will be a kids meal available for kiddos 12 and under
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How easy is it to get around in the twin cities?
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Terminal 1 of MSP airport has a stop for the light rail, our local public transit train. This will take you to the Mall of America at one end, and Downtown Minneapolis at the other. Once in Downtown Minneapolis, a similar train can take you all the way to Downtown St. Paul. Uber and Lyft are prevalent, and there are lots of bike/scooter rentals available as well.
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Will the ceremony be indoor or outdoor?
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We are planning an outdoor ceremony. The venue has space to do an indoor ceremony, and will try their best to accomodate in inclement weather.
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What is the weather like in Minnesota in June?
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The average temperature ranges from 57 to 78 degrees, and on average there is a 40% chance of rain on any given day.
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When is sunset?
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Sunset is 9:02pm! Sunrise is 5:37am for those interested (looking at you, Odegards).
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What's the difference between St. Paul and Minneapolis?
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St. Paul is older, and the state's capital. Originally called Pig's Eye Landing, it was a hub for railroads in the 1920's. St. Paul has many old, victorian style homes, and is known as the "old money" city. Minneapolis is the newer, more vibrant younger sibling of St. Paul. It has the better night life, the sports stadiums, etc. Minneapolis has a population of about 425k, while St. Paul is at 307K. The greater twin cities metro area totals 3.69 million.
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I want to explore the Twin Cities! Where should I go?
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-Northeast Minneapolis is known for it's arts scene, there's lots of galleries to wander around in. -Uptown Minneapolis is the trendy part of town known for it's many restaurants. We even have an "eat street" due to the dense collection of restaurants on Nicollet Aveune. -The chain of lakes is exactly what it sounds like. Lake of the Isles, Bde Maka Ska, and Lake Harriet are all connected by channels, and explorable via, bike, kayak, even streetcar! -The Summit Hill area is known for it's grand architecture. The longest stretch of Victorian style homes in the US, there are tours available for the James J Hill House, as well as a walking tour of all the homes F. Scott Fitzgerald (author of the Great Gatsby) has lived in! Governor Walz also lives on Summit Ave in the Governor's Mansion. If you happen to be nearby, give him a cheer from us!