We would not have gone with any other location. The cost is comparable to other St. Paul/Minneapolis locations of similar size--if not cheaper. It was one of the cheapest places that we found. It was beautiful without any decorations, and people really enjoyed the chance to be out in the fresh air by the river while chatting and listening to music. Plus, when the severe weather sirens went off, the Pavilion provided good protection. :) Having the ceremony outside was a lot of fun, too. Oh, and we had a "day after" picnic at Harriet Island, which went great and was another awesome day.