Engagement party and rehearsal dinner venue in Winnipeg
Celebrate the yes, or gather everyone the night before. A private heritage loft for up to 50 guests, with your caterer and your playlist.
- Up to 50 guests
- From $275 per hour
- 3,700 sq ft heritage loft
- Exchange District 70 Albert St
The first party of the wedding season
An engagement party is the moment your two families and friend groups meet. The Harlow Exchange gives it a room to match: warm brick, glowing windows at sunset, a lounge corner for long conversations and space for a toast everyone can hear.
For rehearsal dinners, it is two blocks from City Hall and close to downtown hotels. Run the rehearsal, set a long table and keep the evening relaxed before the big day.
Everything an evening party needs
- Room to mingle
- Lounge seating, high-top setups and open floor let 50 guests circulate easily.
- Bring the food you love
- Caterer, food truck, family recipes or a grazing board. Every vendor is welcome.
- Toasts with a backdrop
- The exposed brick wall and white columns turn speeches into photos worth keeping.
- Evening hours
- Book late afternoon into the evening. Events wrap by 10pm.
- Rehearsal friendly
- Walk through the ceremony, then sit down to dinner in the same room.
- Simple pricing
- A five hour evening is $700, any day of the week.
A five hour evening party
Five hours for $700 gives you a calm setup, a full evening and time to pack up.
- 5:00 pm Setup, florals and caterer arrive
- 6:00 pm Guests arrive for drinks
- 7:00 pm Dinner or grazing table
- 8:00 pm Toasts and the story of the proposal
- 9:30 pm Last song
- 10:00 pm Wrap
Book only the hours you need, one to twelve. Events wrap by 10pm; cleanup can run later. See every rate.
$700 for 5 hours
$140 per hour, private use of the full loft
Hours booked
Hosts book us for
- Engagement parties
- Rehearsal dinners
- Proposal parties
- Welcome dinners for out-of-town guests
- Jack and Jill celebrations
- Bachelorette brunches
Add a photographer who knows the light
Mark Eadie co-owns The Harlow Exchange and has photographed Winnipeg weddings since 2014. Booking engagement photos the same day? Ask for a combined quote and he will plan a short session in the loft before guests arrive.
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.
Can we do a rehearsal and dinner on the same booking?
Yes. Walk through the ceremony first, then set the tables. Book enough hours for both, usually four to five.
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 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 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 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.
How long can we book?
Anywhere from one to twelve hours, in one hour blocks. Events wrap by 10pm, and cleanup can run later. If your event runs over, overtime is $250 per half hour.
How much does it cost?
Rentals start at $275 for one hour, and the hourly rate drops the longer you book: 3 hours is $475, 4 hours is $600, 5 hours is $700, 8 hours is $950 and 12 hours is $1,200. See every rate.
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.
Engagement party venue in downtown Winnipeg
The Harlow Exchange is a private engagement party and rehearsal dinner venue in Winnipeg's Exchange District. The heritage loft holds up to 50 guests with exposed brick, white columns and a lounge corner, and welcomes any caterer.
Hosts rent it by the hour, from $275, for engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, welcome dinners and bachelorette brunches, any day of the week.
More ways to use the space
Book your celebration night
Friday and Saturday evenings go first. Check open dates now.
Check dates and book Book a private viewing
Prefer to talk it through? Call (204) 400-5700.