Frequently Asked Questions

Click on the Earl & Wilson Inquiry form and fill in your information. You will be contacted shortly. 

Your reservation is confirmed by signing a contract and placing your deposit of 50% of your full room rental rate for the date you selected. Payments are non-refundable. 

We accept cash, check and credit card. There is a 4% charge for credit card payment. There is a $30 charge for all checks returned NSF.

Additional Fees:
*Catering – Must be from Preferred Vendor List
*Day of Coordinator – Must have and they must be Insured
*Insurance – Must have 
*Bartending – Must be from our Preferred Vendor List

Parking
Public Parking across the street available to rent for 65 vehicles. 
Must be secured directly with Interstate Parking.

Discounts
• Short Notice & Off-Season Booking - 2024/2025 Jan - Apr: $1,500
• Active Military and MN Police Discount: $500 off
• Discounts cannot be combined
• Discounts do not apply to the Wilson Room

Earl & Wilson’s capacity is 220 seated for dining. 

Several hotels are within about a mile of Earl & Wilson:

• Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown

• Springhill Suites

• Hampton Inn

• Celeste

• Doubletree by Hilton St. Paul

Yes! Either of our two main rooms would make fine ceremony and rehearsal settings. Both have windows spanning the width of the room on both sides, original wood beam ceilings, stack stone or brick walls and loads of charm. 

At the time of your booking, a rehearsal date will be tentatively scheduled. The date and time of your rehearsal is subject to change based on availability of the space.

EARL & WILSON has an amazing Bridal Room. You and your bridal party can start the day there getting your hair and make-up done in front of five lighted mirrors, tables and professional salon chairs. An antique vanity and original stack stone wall provide great photo ops, a closet for holding bags, comfy lounging furniture, buffet and fridge for catered in snacks and a private restroom are additional features.

We understand that men spend a lot of time before a wedding just waiting around. We designed the Groom’s Ready Room to help take their mind off the wait. Comfortable leather sofas, wingback chairs, tables and chairs to sit at, foosball table, big screen TV, giant world map mural, a buffet for catered snacks, fridge, a closet for bag storage and plenty of device charging outlets. There is also an original stacked stone wall and antler chandelier for photo ops. 

We are aware that every wedding is unique and as such we don’t constrain you to our taste in linens. Choose your linen rental from our Preferred Vendor list or someone else you might find. 

Your caterer will provide the China, Glasses and Flatware. 

We offer 72” round tables which seat 10 or 12 at each, and 60" round tables which seat 8 or 10 at each. We also have 96” rectangular tables for head, gift, buffet and tables, etc. Also available to you are 404 beautiful black X-back steel chairs with black pads. 

Our policies are in line with most venues. All candles must be surrounded by glass (referred to as “no open flame”). We do not allow bubbles, glitter, foam, fog, rice, sparklers inside or confetti. Rose petals may be used on the tables but real flower petals are not allowed on the floor, as in the aisle for the ceremony. No tape is to be affixed to painted surfaces.

Beautiful velvet furniture is set in the lounge area. This furniture can be moved about but must remain on the third floor. You are welcome to rent additional furniture if you would like it in anywhere else in the event space. 

The stack stone walls look amazing uplit. We have lighting vendors on our Preferred Vendor list for your convenience or you can use your own vendor. 

Yes!

Possibly. It will be handled on case-by-case basis. We will do our best to hold and find a new available date for you.

Security is provided for events at Earl & Wilson at no extra charge to you. 

Our policies are in line with most venues.
- All candles must be surrounded by glass and the flame must be lower than the rim of the glass by at least 1" (referred to as “no open flame”).
- No bubbles, sparklers, glitter, foam, fog, rice or confetti inside the venue
- Real flower petals may be used inside on the tables but not on the floor
- No decor is to be affixed to painted surfaces. 

Other than Catering and Bartending, you may bring in outside vendors.

However, you do have the added convenience of utilizing the talented list
we have assembled for our Preferred Vendor List. These folks are familiar with
our space and have been vetted to meet our expectations for excellence in service
and professionalism. Many vendors on the list have created special service
menus and pricing for events held at Earl & Wilson. 

Yes! Past events have had bands in both the 1880 and 1900 Rooms
with equal success. 

Yes, we have lighting vendors on our Preferred Vendor list for
your convenience or you can use your own vendor. 

Our newest venue space on the 2nd floor, the Wilson Room, is the perfect space for your rehearsal dinner. It also makes a delightful space to hold an engagement party, next-day gift opening, wedding or baby shower! The Wilson Room should also be considered for smaller weddings. We will soon be adding a Wilson Room tab to our website with completed information. In the meantime, please ask your tour guide to view the room and get full details or send us an email. 

Yes, you can absolutely have late night snacks! Any late night
food for your event must be approved of, served and/or cleaned
up by your Caterer.

Your reservation is confirmed by signing a contract and placing your deposit of 50% of your full room rental rate for the date you selected.
Any and all payments are non-refundable. 

We accept cash, check, Visa, Mastercard and American Express.
There is a 4% charge for credit card payment. There is a $30 charge
for all checks returned NSF. 

Possibly. It will be handled on case-by-case basis.
We will do our best to find and hold a new available date for you.
Any payments made will be applied towards the new date. 

Security is provided for all events at Earl & Wilson
at no extra charge to you.