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 one ..read more

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 place to another. BONUS- we’re located right ..read more

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 and style their hair, as well as enjoy snacks, mimosas, and get dressed ..read more

Assigning guests to tables can feel like a nearly impossible feat. It can also feel a little bossy, right?  Or perhaps you’re worried it will feel too formal. But from a guests’ perspective, it’s actually quite nice to know there is a designated spot for them come dinner time. Photo by Chelsea Dobs Photography/ Bailey Aro Photography Here’s why: They won’t have to spend all social trying to match up with certain people, or politely decline others invitations to sit with them.  Your guests can focus on catching up with others and enjoying themselves. When tables are assigned for the ..read more

With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, now seems like a great time to think about those you love and come up with ways to express that love. Specifically, with your romantic relationships- whether you are dating, engaged or married, you might have been a little distracted these past several months.  Anybody needing a little FUN? Each relationship stage experiences different challenges in light of covid19, and if you’re among those who have postponed your wedding, you may be feeling especially in need of some fun together!  As important as the wedding day is, the practice of making ever ..read more

Most of the time people ask us if we can accommodate their 300+ person weddings.  But now, people are asking if we can do minimonies- and the answer is YES! Yes, we do 12 person weddings! Yes, it’s awesome! Yes, we can tell you more about it!   Do the times have you considering a micro wedding?  We can do that! While couples are making decisions about when to have their big day, our conversations focus on values.  Do you place more value on officially being married?  Or perhaps you place more value on celebrating with as many people as possible?  Or maybe you real ..read more

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. Britt DeZeeuw Photography   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 to make it happen. Mad Chicken Studios   It’s nice and pri ..read more

We’ve seen a lot of weddings.  And since most of our couples get ready here on site, we’ve seen a lot of getting ready. Here are our tips and tricks to set you up for success when getting ready on your wedding day.   A few weeks out: Routine- For an important day like this, don’t do any experimenting.  Don’t try shellfish in your omelette for the first time.  Ladies, don’t try a new spray tanner or a new facial mask the night before.  Gentlemen, don’t try a new razor or shave cream that morning.  Get all of your experimenting done weeks ahead of time and just do w ..read more

Have you ever wanted to ask a real life Greysolon Couple questions about their big day? Danielle & Jay were married in the Ballroom at Greysolon in May 2019, and we got to do a one-year followup Q&A! How did you two meet? “We met at our mutual friends graduation party in 2006. I thought he was cute and he had to ask our mutual friend a couple of times for my number. She was protective of me and thought he was too much of a bad boy.” How did the proposal go? “He proposed on October 1st 2017 at the Vikings vs. Lions game. He’s a Lions fan and I bleed purple, however he wore a Randy Moss ..read more

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. Three Irish Girls Photography   Penny Photographics       Jewelry- rings & ring boxes! Kirsten Barbara Photography   Josh Manley Photography   © Bailey Aro Photography   Amy Mae Photos     Earrings, necklace, head piece, broach, a beautiful bottle of perfume, veil ..read more