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January 30, 2020
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Did you know that Generation Z is starting to get married?  And when it comes to their weddings, the name of the game is personalization. But isn't it kinda for everybody? In fact, The Knot says that 74% of couples getting married these days has at least one personal element or theme in their wedding.   We've compiled some unique ideas for you to consider!       Take a different take on the bouquet, like: a Flower necklace!   Pinwheels instead of flowers! [caption id="attachment_19104" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Bellagala Wedding Photography[/caption]   Have guests pass flowers to the bride as she walks down the...

December 17, 2019
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From the time that Prince Harry & Meghan Markle announced their engagement in November, it will have been less than 6 months when they say “I Do” on May 19th. For some, a short-term engagement is wildly romantic and can actually take some pressure off of planning the wedding.  Of course, there is no one right way for everyone, but there is a right way for anyone. Here are some great things about short engagements: You get to be married! You'll be kindly forced to make focused decisions about what you really want. There is...

November 1, 2019
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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...

August 28, 2019
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Do you ever go back and forth between wanting your wedding to be "different", and yet wanting to satisfy beautiful wedding traditions? Let's talk about new ways to honor old traditions! Here are some examples: THE DRESS doesn't need to be white.  It doesn't even need to be floor length.  In fact, it doesn't even need to be a dress!  It can be blue, short, or even a silky romper! And on the same note, THE TUX doesn't need to be black, or even a tux, or even a suit!  Make it blue, make...

June 25, 2019
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So you’re planning a fall wedding.  Lucky You! Seriously, everyone at one point in their life has their mind set on a fall wedding. Not all Fall Weddings are the same, so check out some of our favorite themes and ideas!   HARVEST THEME. DECORATIONS:  Pumpkins, gourds, mums, wheat stalks, apples, blankets, overalls!  Use these for your table accents and centerpieces. Did you know that you can use artichoke in floral arrangements? Oooo, what about a flannel table linen! *Not into all the colors?  Paint your pumpkins white & gold- you get the theme without losing the chic! FOOD...

June 24, 2019
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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...

June 20, 2019
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Today, we’re talking wedding trends.  Not only what we saw in WINTER WEDDING TRENDS this season, but also upcoming 2019 WEDDING TRENDS that we are so excited to experience! Some of these we’ve seen coming, and others are taking the wedding industry by surprise!  But if there is one word to sum it all up it would be the ever-popular pronunciation conundrum: HYYGE. (Hoo-Guh) (High-Ghee) (Who-Knows) Anyway, you know what we're talking about.  2019 is all about two things: cozy and joy. Here are some of our favorite trends to share with you!  Winter Wedding- Think...

June 20, 2019
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If you’re having your wedding with Greysolon, here are some things you can expect we’re going to ask you about.   Décor Package: Don’t want to worry about finding/buying/packing/hauling/setting up/taking down/packing again/hauling again/what to do with your centerpieces? That’s why we created the décor package!  Check out more information here: https://www.greysolonballroom.com/you-ask-we-tell/ Photo by 85mm Photography Linen: We typically see ivory linens in both the Ballroom and the Moorish Room.  However, we do have white and black as options as well. [caption id="attachment_18727" align="alignleft" width="683"] Kirsten Barbara Photography[/caption] [caption id="attachment_18728" align="alignleft" width="1024"] Along an Inland Sea Photography[/caption]                                                           Menu & Snacks Let’s talk...

June 3, 2019
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[caption id="attachment_4653" align="alignnone" width="684"] Shawna Vine Photography[/caption] Have you heard the news?  Have you seen the new website?!  Did you catch the new name?!?   That’s right, Greysolon Ballroom has a new name- GREYSOLON. Same great space, same great people, same great food.  Same desire to get creative and find new ways to provide the same great experience!   Why did we Go “Greysolon”? For so many reasons that we want to share!   Practically speaking, going Greysolon allows us to share the focus on both of our exquisite spaces- The Moorish Room AND The Ballroom.   We all know The...

May 13, 2019
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If you’re having your wedding with Greysolon, here are some things you can expect we’re going to ask you about. See if you can find each topic in this word-search! Décor Package: Don’t want to worry about finding/buying/packing/hauling/setting up/taking down/packing again/hauling again/what to do with your centerpieces? That’s why we created the décor package!  Check out more information here: https://www.greysolonballroom.com/you-ask-we-tell/ [caption id="attachment_18470" align="alignleft" width="576"] Photo by 85mm Photography[/caption]   Linen: We typically see ivory linens in both the Ballroom and the Moorish Room.  However, we do have white and black as options as well. [caption id="attachment_18490" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Kirsten...

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