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You've got the wedding venue figured out- congratulations! Now all of your decisions will flow from there. You're checking things off your list like a professional, earning gold stars and breathing easier every day. And then someone mentions the rehearsal dinner. -brakes squealing- uhhhhhh, now you have to plan another event before the other event? Here's how to make it easy-  AND FUN- have it at Greysolon! A rehearsal dinner is the perfect way to provide an ice-breaker and kick off the weekend. This way, the wedding day is a true celebration between people who already know...

It's the NEW YEAR! And lots of folks are setting intentions for 2022. Commonly those include exercising, eating right, and engaging in more sustainable practices- all great goals. If you're planning a wedding in 2022, you might be hoping to waste less in doing so- that's commendable, and Greysolon can help! 4 Ways Weddings at Greysolon Waste Less (But secretly more than 4) First, you can have both your ceremony and reception with Greysolon, and we take care of the room flip in-between. This means your guests aren’t traveling (and using gas) from one...

When deciding on a venue for your wedding, you want to feel incredibly confident before you sign that contract.  We at Greysolon want you to feel confident, too.  Here are 6 questions you should ask your venue before you sign, along with the answers you're hoping to hear!   Question #1: Is there a spot for us to get ready on site? The answer you want to hear is “yes!”. At Greysolon, both of our event rooms come with getting ready space.  We find that typically ladies like a space to apply their makeup...

On your wedding day, it's important to have a nice space in which to get ready.  It should feel exciting and calming at the same time.  It's a place for to put your stuff, play your music, and take great pictures too.   So let's check out the ready rooms we have at Greysolon!   First, The Chambers. [caption id="attachment_19414" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Britt DeZeeuw Photography[/caption]   The Chambers is the ready room space that comes with the Moorish Room. It didn't exist until 2016, when Black Woods invested in a little remodeling on the lobby level of Greysolon...

Wanna get those epic getting ready shots? Here are some items to bring with you the morning-of to help you achieve those beautiful and memorable photos; and check out some of the epic photos our couples have shared with us!     A nice hanger for your dress/suit. [caption id="attachment_19294" align="alignnone" width="682"] Three Irish Girls Photography[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_19292" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Penny Photographics[/caption]       Jewelry- rings & ring boxes! [caption id="attachment_19290" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Kirsten Barbara Photography[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_19288" align="alignnone" width="600"] Josh Manley Photography[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_19287" align="alignnone" width="684"] © Bailey Aro Photography[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_19286" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Amy Mae Photos[/caption]     Earrings, necklace, head piece, broach, a...

Well it's true that if you want a Downton Abby/Great Gatsby kind of wedding, this is the place for you.       But, what if you're not a Vintage Elegance kind of couple? Not a worry!    Let's take a look at just how versatile Greysolon Ballroom & Moorish Room really are...

Duluth’s Best Kept Secret. We are going to flat out spill the beans and let you in on Duluth’s Best Kept Secret- the Hidden Treasure…. the Crown of Downtown… in the Heart of the HART District… a Flash into the Past… [caption id="attachment_19113" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Render Photography[/caption]   That's right- the Moorish Room. The Moorish Room by Black Woods is located just off of what was once Hotel Duluth's lobby...

It's officially November, and we are getting so excited!     Why?!?!   Because it’s time again for one of our favorite events- the Annual Greysolon Open House! It's happening on Sunday, November 17th, 2019!   Open House- What’s that?!   It’s our very own wedding vendor show, featuring amazing area vendors- and it takes place right here in our “house”!   You mean right at Greysolon?   Yes!  We open up our space for you to come in and see both the Ballroom and the Moorish Room.   [caption id="attachment_18936" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Mattea Rose Photography[/caption]   And what goes on at the Open House?   You'll get to visit...

QUESTION- What are my head table options?   Great Question.  The options are endless! We typically will see a traditional long table, a harvest table, or a sweetheart table. The first thing you’ll want to do is decide how many people you’d like to sit there.  With that, we can help you with what will make sense with the rest of your setup details. The Traditional Long Table What we love about the Traditional Table- everybody at the guests' tables gets to see everybody at the head table. However- those at the head table can only visit with...

QUESTION- What are my head table options?   Great Question.  The options are endless! We typically will see a traditional long table, a harvest table, or a sweetheart table. The first thing you’ll want to do is decide how many people you’d like to sit there.  With that, we can help you with what will make sense with the rest of your setup details. The Traditional Long Table [caption id="attachment_18314" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Amy Mae Photos[/caption] [caption id="attachment_18325" align="aligncenter" width="667"] Beau Petersen Photography[/caption] [caption id="attachment_18321" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] © Bailey Aro Photography[/caption] [caption id="attachment_18389" align="aligncenter" width="667"] Courtney June Photography[/caption]   What we love about...