JX Venue

Built in 1905, the Connolly Shoe Factory was renovated in 2016 to become JX Venue, one of the largest event venues in Minnesota. JX Venue boasts 14,000 sq. feet of event space and has a capacity of up to 720 guests. The venue is perfect for large weddings, small celebrations and everything in between. Purposely ambiguous, the name “JX” is defined by the first class events that are hosted within the exposed brick walls. Clients have access to an unparalleled multimedia experience, optical illusion photo booth and a state of the art sound and light system. The space is dynamic, bursting with modern luxuries, while still celebrating the historic charm of the building. Every celebration feels intimate as the space is customized to match the exact vision and needs of the client.

Testimonials

"We cannot say enough about how amazing Emily and the JX team are. They were incredibly helpful leading up to the wedding which really put us at ease the day of the wedding knowing we had a solid venue/venue team. On the wedding day, the venue looked absolutely perfect, beyond our hopes and our guests could not stop raving about how beautiful the space was. It is a stunning space with a lot of unique features. The JX team helped make the day flow seamlessly and were attentive throughout. We would strongly recommend having your wedding at JX!" -Jayna & Matt

"It's hard to find the words to express how grateful we are to have had our wedding day at JX. We can't recommend this venue enough!
The interior speaks for itself. The atmosphere is so welcoming, gorgeous, and is truly customizable to what you envision for your special day. The space really does not need much decor because of its natural beauty, but it really is a blank canvas to make your event whatever you want it to be!
The staff is truly amazing to work with. From the first venue tour a year and a half before we set our date, to the final details meeting 3 weeks before our big day, Emily was so kind, attentive, and always ensured that we were taken care of throughout the entire planning process. She is extremely skilled at what she does!
We would also highly recommend booking day-of coordination services through JX. These staff members know the venue like the back of their hands, and we have Cory to thank for ensuring our day ran so smoothly and efficiently. From the moment we arrived at the start of our rental, he was so organized, considerate, and helpful with anything we needed throughout the day. He is awesome!
All of this to say, if you're thinking of booking at JX, do it. You will not be disappointed!" - Erin & Joe