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:
*Security – Required – Welcome of guests at entrance, keeps entrance closed for 
private event (no Public entrance), keeps gifts secure throughout evening. Must be secured directly with either off-duty police or independent Security Company.
*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 - Jan - Apr: $500
• Active Military and MN Police Discount: $500 off

Earl & Wilson’s capacity is 240 seated for dining. 

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

• Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown

• 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 six 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 or confetti. Rose petals may be used on the tables. No tape is to be affixed to painted surfaces.

Beautiful velvet furniture is set in the lounge area. 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 mandatory for events at Earl & Wilson.  For a fee, off-duty St. Paul Police Officers are available for you to hire. It is our recommendation that you utilize this service to ensure a safe environment for your event.

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 or confetti.
- Rose petals may be used inside on the tables.
- No tape 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!

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

Please refer to the most recent Pricing listed on this site. ​

Yes, we offer reduced rental for “off-peak” months November - April.
(Excludes holidays)

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, Visa, Mastercard and American Express. There is a 3% 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 hold and find you a new available date.

Security is mandatory. For a fee, off-duty St. Paul Police Officers or recommended security companies are available for you to hire.

It is our recommendation that you utilize one of these services to ensure a safe environment for your event.