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  • 2018
  • 2017

Grand View Lodge

From 30 to 350 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Clean Up
Clara
Kayla
Megan
B
J

Recommended by 92% of couples

About this venue

Offering you a beautiful and unforgettable atmosphere for your Minnesota destination wedding, Grand View Lodge is the perfect place to say “I do”. The Historic Grand View Lodge offers a variety of ceremony and reception venues, luxury accommodations, casual-to-elegant dining, 45 holes of championship golf, 9 holes of leisure golf, on-site Glacial Waters Spa, 2500 feet of sandy beach on beautiful Gull and Roy Lake, tennis courts, and a new recreation facility ‘North Park’ which features an indoor and outdoor pool area, fitness center, yoga studio, and more.

Facilities and Capacities
From small, intimate parties to large, grand affairs - Grand View Lodge offers you a variety of unforgettable indoor and outdoor venues for your special day. Envision yourself walking down their iconic stone Grand Staircase - the lake in sight and the Historic Main Lodge in the background, surrounded by towering pines and your loved ones. The Chapel opens to a vaulted ceiling with a gorgeous stained-glass window at the peak. A very quaint space which can accommodate up to 80 guests. The Gull Lake Center presents an elegant location for ceremonies and receptions. Celebrate with a spectacular reception for up to 320 guests in the Grand Ballroom. Located in the Historic Main Lodge, the Heritage Room provides a charming location for your special day. Enjoy your first dance under the stars, as the great skylight opens up to the beautiful night sky. This space can occupy 120 guests. A classic and rustic option, located next to the Historic Main Lodge, the Norway Center offers an expansive yet nostalgic space featuring vaulted ceilings; perfect for your up-north wedding. This space can accommodate up to 200 guests. With a warm atmosphere and rich decor, Headwaters Private Dining is the ideal location for a private group dinner and smaller wedding parties. This space provides an intimate setting for up to 40 guests. The new hotel North, provides a conference center, Discover which is perfect for a smaller wedding. This space provides the ideal reception space for up to 100 guests.

Services Offered
Our professional wedding planners will work with you to select the perfect Grand View options to make your dream wedding a reality. Our services include site selection and accommodations, scheduling, catering, and coordinating your reception needs. We can also assist in selecting vendors for all your wedding needs including your photographer, entertainment, floral design and other details to make your day perfect. Any size, any season—your most memorable day of a lifetime awaits.

Cuisine
The culinary team at Grand View is eager to provide food with the freshest and highest-quality ingredients for your wedding celebration. From hors d'oeuvres and salads to entrees and desserts, they are passionate about making your wedding unforgettable. Grand View offers a range of full-service cuisine options, including rehearsal dinners, bridal luncheons, buffet style dinners, formal sit-downs, and more. Their executive chef and wine experts will work with their wedding planning team to create a dining experience that embodies your culinary vision.

Accommodations
With a wide variety of lodging options - from hotel rooms in the Historic Main Lodge and the new North boutique hotel to honeymoon cabins on the lake to luxury townhouses and fairway residences - you and your guests will enjoy a comfortable, relaxing stay before, during, and after your wedding celebration. Ideal as a destination wedding, Grand View can accommodate wedding parties in multiple units, or in larger reunion cabins. A variety of scenic views, including the lake, forest, and golf courses, are sure to please guests from near and far. The majority of their accommodations are within easy walking distance to resort amenities, including restaurants, fitness center, Glacial Waters Spa, golf courses, gift shops, tennis courts, the beach, and pool with hot tubs and water slide.

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Ariel & Josh's wedding
Ariel & Josh
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Jenna & Sean's wedding
Jenna & Sean
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Stephanie & Jon's wedding
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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

1,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$14

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

30

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Country/Golf Club
Historic Building
Resort

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Event Planner
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle

What months are included in your peak season?

June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
November
December

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Reviews of Grand View Lodge

Weddingwire
4.6/5 17 reviews
Google
4.6/5 2074 reviews
Clara
Clara Sent on 10/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic experience!

The lodge was beautiful and staff was wonderful to work with! We can’t wait to return every year on our anniversary!
Kayla
Kayla Sent on 11/01/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Dream venue!

Wow. We were blown away by everything from Grand View.

Throughout the whole planning process Becky & Jaci were so kind, professional, organized and prompt. I know it's their job to help couples plan a wedding, but they go above and beyond and you can tell they truly care about making your day the best experience for you and your guests. We are so grateful for all they did for us!

The property is obviously gorgeous as were all the spaces we used during our weekend. We had a small wedding of 55 guests. We had the ceremony outside at the Grand Staircase which is so beautiful. However, their new Chapel that can be used as a backup location if weather doesn't cooperate looks awesome as well!

We had our cocktail hour outside on the lower terrace of the main lodge which we LOVED. We were able to rent yard games for our guests to play, the bar was set up outside and there was a nice fireplace as well.

Our dinner/reception was held in the Headwaters Dining room in the lower level of the main lodge. What a perfect space this is for a smaller group. Very elegant and intimate feeling. The staff and food were also awesome! We did all of our catering (including dessert and late night food) through Grand View.

Honestly, I feel so lucky we were able to have our wedding here. It was so fun having our friends and family stay for the weekend and everything exceeded our expectations. Even though we had a smaller wedding, we were treated amazingly throughout everything. If you are considering GVL for your wedding - you will be so happy with your decision to work with them!
B
Brynn Sent on 08/12/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We had an excellent experience working with GVL for our wedding. We faced the extra challenge of planning our wedding from afar, but the GVL team made it easy for us to organize everything from our rehearsal dinner to the ceremony and reception. They also proactively coordinated with our other vendors to ensure that everything was in place and went smoothly on the big day. The team is very friendly and professional, and we enjoyed working with them. Also, as a venue GVL is beautiful, particularly in the summer time. The perfect place for a summer wedding!
J
Joe Sent on 02/05/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We could not be more happy with our decision to celebrate our day at Grand View Lodge! The staff was amazing and very helpful in planning all the details. A special thank you to Becky who was our main contact. She was able to walk us through all of the decisions and details and had great suggestions too. We even decided to make a very last minute change in ceremony location that she handled, allowing us to relax and enjoy our day. The food was absolutely delicious! We received numerous compliments from our guests about the venue and food. If you're searching for that place and reading this review, this is our recommendation. Plan a weekend trip to Grand View Lodge and see for yourself. Stay in one of the many lodging options, eat at the restaurants, and if you can, schedule a meeting with one of their wedding planning staff members. It is even a great place to consider if you are planning your day during the off season. We wish those looking the best of luck in their venue search and hope that you will consider GVL.
K
Kate Sent on 11/21/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Grand View Lodge staff went above and beyond to make our day perfect! Becky, the wedding coordinator, is fantastic!
C
Catherine Sent on 10/31/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I am very familiar with Grand View Lodge so I know what a good job they do, and they exceeded my expectations. I had the social hour and reception of my wedding at the Gull Lake Center. Also, because I live out of town, most of my guests stayed at GVL. Every staff member was very friendly and accommodating. The cabins are absolutely amazing and updated and the breakfast buffet in the morning is the best---there are so many options. The groomsmen golfed twice while the bridesmaids enjoyed a day at the spa. It was quite the getaway for people!
Grand View Lodge is breathtakingly beautiful and a perfect location for a wedding!
K
Kayla Sent on 11/17/2017
4.9 out of 5 rating
Grand View Lodge did a wonderful job! My husband and I loved working with Becky and the staff to create our amazing day! The facility is beautiful and the people are helpful!
Megan
Megan Sent on 12/21/2016
4.9 out of 5 rating
Grand View was awesome to work with - we were there all weekend with friends and family and had an amazing time! We had a delicious dinner at CRU on Thursday night, had our rehearsal dinner on Friday night in Headwaters and on Saturday had our ceremony in the vineyard, social hour in the lobby and reception in the Gull Lake Center ballroom. I want to live the weekend over and over and over again - we all had such an amazing time. Thank you to everyone at Grand View! And for being accommodating to our specific requests. I loved it all so much. The guest cabins are also adorable and there is plenty of selection for a large group!
J
Jessica Sent on 10/09/2016
4.8 out of 5 rating
Grand View Lodge does amazing work with weddings. We got so many compliments from our guests. Becky, our wedding coordinator was so much fun to work with!
L
Lauren Sent on 09/18/2016
4.8 out of 5 rating
Our wedding at Grand View over Labor Day weekend was perfect! Becky and Karla were so helpful in making my outdoor wedding reception happen. I would do it all over again!
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Grand View Lodge frequently asked questions

Grand View Lodge includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Grand View Lodge includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Grand View Lodge includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Grand View Lodge for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Country/Golf Club
  • Historic Building
  • Resort
Grand View Lodge offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Grand View Lodge offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Grand View Lodge offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Event Planner
  • Wifi
Grand View Lodge offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Grand View Lodge is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.6 in average response time, 4.6 in professionalism, 4.6 in value and 4.4 in flexibility.
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