Bridal shower venue in Winnipeg's Exchange District
A bright, private room for the celebration she deserves. Bring your florist, your baker and your vision.
- Up to 50 guests
- From $275 per hour
- 3,700 sq ft heritage loft
- Exchange District 70 Albert St
A room that makes the guest of honour feel celebrated
Soft morning light fills the main hall through twelve foot windows, the exact light that makes table florals, desserts and candid photos look effortless. White columns, warm hardwood and original brick do the rest.
Style it garden party, minimalist editorial, or full colour. The room is a blank canvas, the prep room keeps food and gifts organized behind the scenes, and every guest walks in and feels the difference.
Everything a shower host needs
- Morning light for brunch showers
- East-facing windows make late morning the brightest, prettiest hours in the hall.
- Vendor freedom
- Any caterer, baker, florist, balloon artist or stylist. No house vendors.
- A prep room for the details
- The 500 square foot prep room and kitchenette hold food, gifts and supplies out of sight.
- Lounge for the guest of honour
- A gold velvet sofa and armchairs make a perfect gift-opening corner.
- Easy load-in
- Vendors use the service elevator from the rear alley loading dock.
- Four hours for $600
- Enough time to set up, celebrate and pack up without rushing.
A four hour brunch shower
Most bridal showers book four hours for $600, with the brightest light of the day.
- 10:00 am Setup, florals and dessert table
- 11:00 am Guests arrive for brunch
- 12:00 pm Games, toasts and gifts in the lounge
- 1:30 pm Cake and photos by the windows
- 2:00 pm Wrap
Book only the hours you need, one to twelve. Events wrap by 10pm; cleanup can run later. See every rate.
$600 for 4 hours
$150 per hour, private use of the full loft
Hours booked
Also popular for
- Bridal showers
- Bachelorette brunches
- Engagement parties
- Bridesmaid proposals
- Kitchen teas
- Wedding dress reveals
Add a photographer who knows the light
Mark Eadie co-owns The Harlow Exchange and has photographed Winnipeg weddings and events since 2014. He knows where the morning light lands in this room, hour by hour. Ask for a combined venue and photography quote when you reach out.
Entirely optional. Every photographer is welcome here.
Questions and answers
How many guests fit at The Harlow Exchange?
Up to 50 people at any time, seated or standing. That count includes everyone in the space: guests, vendors, caterers and performers. The 3,700 square foot hall gives 50 people plenty of room to move, mingle and dance.
How long should we book for a shower?
Most bridal showers book three to five hours, which covers setup, the celebration and teardown. Four hours is $600.
Can we bring our own caterer?
Yes, any caterer you like, with no required vendor list. The 500 square foot prep room has a kitchenette with a sink, microwave, mini fridge, water cooler and two coffee machines for staging and service.
Can we bring our own food, cake and desserts?
Yes. Potluck spreads, a favourite bakery, a dessert table, a family recipe: all welcome. The kitchenette and folding tables make serving simple.
Can we serve alcohol?
Yes. Private events that serve alcohol in Manitoba usually need a Social Occasion Liquor Permit from the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba. Your caterer or bartender can help you apply.
Can we decorate?
Yes. The loft is a blank canvas of brick, white columns and hardwood. Bring florals, balloons, linens, signage and lighting, and style it however you like. Confetti, glitter and fog machines need written approval first.
Can we play music?
Yes. Two Bluetooth speakers are included: a JBL speaker and an XL rolling party speaker with LED light rings. Planning a DJ, live band or dancing? Tell us when you book and we will confirm the details for your event.
Can we use candles?
Open flames, including candles, need written permission first. Flameless LED candles are welcome any time and look lovely against the brick at dusk.
How do vendors load in?
Through the rear alley. A 6 x 7 foot service elevator rises from the loading dock straight into the suite, so caterers, florists and rental companies can bring in equipment easily. Vendors load in during your booked hours.
Is the rate the same on weekdays and weekends?
Yes. Every day of the week carries the same hourly rate. Weekday dates often have more availability on short notice.
Can we combine the shower with the wedding?
Yes. Some couples host the shower, ceremony and reception all at The Harlow Exchange. See wedding ceremonies.
Where do guests park?
Several public lots sit within half a block of 70 Albert Street. Street parking is free for two hours on Saturdays and free all day Sunday. The venue is two blocks from City Hall and a short walk from Portage and Main, with transit nearby.
Is the venue accessible?
The Harlow Exchange is on the second floor of an 1880 heritage building. Guests enter at the corner of Albert Street and McDermot Avenue and climb about 25 stairs. A 6 x 7 foot service elevator runs from the rear alley loading dock, which sits about 3.5 feet above the alley, so it is set up for vendor load-in. If a guest has mobility needs, call us at (204) 400-5700 before booking and we will plan it together.
Can we see the space before booking?
Yes. Start with the four minute virtual tour. To walk the loft in person, request a private viewing and we will set a time.
A heritage bridal shower venue in Winnipeg
The Harlow Exchange is a bridal shower venue in a restored 1880 heritage building in Winnipeg's Exchange District. The private 3,700 square foot loft offers original brick, ornate columns, 15 foot ceilings and east-facing natural light for up to 50 guests.
Hosts book it by the hour with complete vendor freedom for bridal showers, bachelorette brunches and engagement celebrations, any day of the week at the same rate.
More ways to use the space
Reserve the shower date
Weekend late mornings are the most requested. Check open dates now.
Check dates and book Book a private viewing
Prefer to talk it through? Call (204) 400-5700.