Grand View Lodge Resort
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About This Vendor
Enjoy. Cherish. Celebrate. A Lifetime of Memories.
Whether you dream of an outdoor wedding or prefer a winter ceremony next to the fireplace at our historic main lodge, Grand View Lodge offers you a beautiful and unforgettable atmosphere for your Minnesota wedding. Cherish a wedding that is uniquely yours – brought to life at Grand View Lodge.
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest Capacity300+
Ceremony TypesElopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Destination Weddings, Food & Catering, Planning, Service Staff, Transportation, Shuttle Service
SettingsBallroom, Beach, Waterfront, Garden, Historic Venue, Restaurant, Tented, Vineyard & Winery
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Jordan Olsen (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Grand view was the perfect mini destination wedding. We wanted a whole weekend experience with our guest to enjoy. The staff was amazing, they helped set up, take down all hands were on deck at all times. Lindsay & Abby are the gvl wedding team and I can't say enough good things about them . The communication throughout the year of planning was amazing, they made my wedding day SO easy and stress free. If you are looking for a up north beautiful wedding with ALL the amenities I highly recommend Grand View.
Reviewed on 13-06-2023
Grand view was the perfect mini destination wedding. We wanted a whole weekend experience with our guest to enjoy. The staff was amazing, they helped set up, take down all hands were on deck at all times. Lindsay & Abby are the gvl wedding team and I can't say enough good things about them . The communication throughout the year of planning was amazing, they made my wedding day SO easy and stress free. If you are looking for a up north beautiful wedding with ALL the amenities I highly recommend Grand View.
Reviewed on 13-06-2023
Anonymous Anonymous (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-06-2021
We very much wanted to have our wedding at Grand View. Unfortunately we've spent over three weeks trying to get information from the team and have not even gotten information back on available dates for summer/fall 2022. I know everyone in the wedding industry is very busy playing catch up from last year, but this is by FAR the worst customer service I've ever gotten from any of the venues we've looked into. I reached out to multiple contacts from the Grand View website by phone and email. We even had someone try and meet in person for us (we're out of state), and nobody could make time for that.I got one call back to tell me that prices will be going up for 2022, but she would need to send me info via email with more on that. She told me she received by email, so there should not have been any way to get my email wrong for a reply. I also reached out again directly by email, and unfortunately that was two whole weeks ago and I have yet to hear back.Sadly, we won't be able to host our wedding at this venue as I cannot plan a wedding without any communication. I hope that they treat their customers better than they treat people inquiring about the location.
Reviewed on 03-06-2021
Wedding Date 01-06-2021
We very much wanted to have our wedding at Grand View. Unfortunately we've spent over three weeks trying to get information from the team and have not even gotten information back on available dates for summer/fall 2022. I know everyone in the wedding industry is very busy playing catch up from last year, but this is by FAR the worst customer service I've ever gotten from any of the venues we've looked into. I reached out to multiple contacts from the Grand View website by phone and email. We even had someone try and meet in person for us (we're out of state), and nobody could make time for that.I got one call back to tell me that prices will be going up for 2022, but she would need to send me info via email with more on that. She told me she received by email, so there should not have been any way to get my email wrong for a reply. I also reached out again directly by email, and unfortunately that was two whole weeks ago and I have yet to hear back.Sadly, we won't be able to host our wedding at this venue as I cannot plan a wedding without any communication. I hope that they treat their customers better than they treat people inquiring about the location.
Reviewed on 03-06-2021
Ashley Sutherland (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-09-2019
Our experience from the beginning to the end was nothing short of excellent! Communication was amazing, they were quick to respond to calls/emails, accommodations went beyond expectations, the venue is simply stunning and you don’t need much decor I felt. I loved the fact that catering and dessert were right there. They do it all, you don’t need to piece together bits as they offer it all.
Reviewed on 09-12-2019
Wedding Date 28-09-2019
Our experience from the beginning to the end was nothing short of excellent! Communication was amazing, they were quick to respond to calls/emails, accommodations went beyond expectations, the venue is simply stunning and you don’t need much decor I felt. I loved the fact that catering and dessert were right there. They do it all, you don’t need to piece together bits as they offer it all.
Reviewed on 09-12-2019
Gwen Hadrits (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-09-2019
Our wedding day was absolutely perfect! The Norway Center at Grand View Lodge had the perfect setting that we were going for. The woods and beach were beautiful for pictures and the food was talked about for weeks afterwards. I’m only docking a star because planning with the Grand View wedding staff leading up to the wedding was less than perfect; as the day got closer there was a ton of fine print that was never explained clearly. We also never saw our wedding planner the day of. I would still fully recommend this location to anyone, if for nothing else, the FOOD!
Reviewed on 04-10-2019
Wedding Date 28-09-2019
Our wedding day was absolutely perfect! The Norway Center at Grand View Lodge had the perfect setting that we were going for. The woods and beach were beautiful for pictures and the food was talked about for weeks afterwards. I’m only docking a star because planning with the Grand View wedding staff leading up to the wedding was less than perfect; as the day got closer there was a ton of fine print that was never explained clearly. We also never saw our wedding planner the day of. I would still fully recommend this location to anyone, if for nothing else, the FOOD!
Reviewed on 04-10-2019
Morgan Lusk (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-08-2019
Becky and Kara, the wedding coordinators, were nothing but nice and helpful through all of the planning and day of! I could not have imagined a more perfect venue for the ceremony and reception. It really was the best day ever!
Reviewed on 05-09-2019
Wedding Date 03-08-2019
Becky and Kara, the wedding coordinators, were nothing but nice and helpful through all of the planning and day of! I could not have imagined a more perfect venue for the ceremony and reception. It really was the best day ever!
Reviewed on 05-09-2019
Jaime Engebretson (other) 4 out of 5 Rating
I recently worked with the Grand View Lodge for a wedding this past weekend. As a wedding planner, I am at a variety of different venues and Grand View has great spaces for photos and it's great for a destination location for family and friends to spend the weekend. The staff was helpful in getting it all put together for the day. I would love to be back at Grand View for a future event!
Reviewed on 31-07-2019
I recently worked with the Grand View Lodge for a wedding this past weekend. As a wedding planner, I am at a variety of different venues and Grand View has great spaces for photos and it's great for a destination location for family and friends to spend the weekend. The staff was helpful in getting it all put together for the day. I would love to be back at Grand View for a future event!
Reviewed on 31-07-2019
Rachel Lundeen (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-01-2019
Our wedding day was perfect! Grand View Lodge has that beautifully elegant “lodge in the woods” feel that we were going for. The surroundings are picturesque, the food was amazing, and our guests had fun posting about how nice their accommodations were. :) I’m only docking stars because planning with Grand View staff leading up to the wedding was unnecessarily difficult. Our biggest issues were with the reservations staff and the lack of communication between departments. For example, our room block originally charged HIGHER rates than their normal ones! They eventually fixed it after multiple calls to get it sorted out, but didn’t apologize for the error and it was super complicated to get partial refunds for those who reserved under the wrong rates. We consider ourselves pretty laid back people, but there were several issues like this that just didn’t need to be so complicated. I’d sum up our experience with GVL like this: While the location and atmosphere were top notch, the planning process definitely could have been smoother.
Reviewed on 11-07-2019
Wedding Date 12-01-2019
Our wedding day was perfect! Grand View Lodge has that beautifully elegant “lodge in the woods” feel that we were going for. The surroundings are picturesque, the food was amazing, and our guests had fun posting about how nice their accommodations were. :) I’m only docking stars because planning with Grand View staff leading up to the wedding was unnecessarily difficult. Our biggest issues were with the reservations staff and the lack of communication between departments. For example, our room block originally charged HIGHER rates than their normal ones! They eventually fixed it after multiple calls to get it sorted out, but didn’t apologize for the error and it was super complicated to get partial refunds for those who reserved under the wrong rates. We consider ourselves pretty laid back people, but there were several issues like this that just didn’t need to be so complicated. I’d sum up our experience with GVL like this: While the location and atmosphere were top notch, the planning process definitely could have been smoother.
Reviewed on 11-07-2019
Kayla Kriesel (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-09-2018
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!
Reviewed on 01-11-2018
Wedding Date 22-09-2018
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!
Reviewed on 01-11-2018
Jenna Carlson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-10-2018
Having our wedding at Grand View Lodge was an absolute dream! Having all of our favorite people in one spot for the whole weekend was so special. The wedding coordinators Becky & Jaci were incredible to work with, responding so quick to all emails, addressing every question promptly with great detail. Our day went SO smoothly because of their help. They met with us multiple times in advance of our wedding and were available our whole weekend to help with anything that came up. I can't say enough good things about working with them.The wedding locations are gorgeous, the food is amazing, the convenience and beauty of the grounds makes for a perfect wedding spot. Grand View is the BEST place for a wedding!
Reviewed on 30-10-2018
Wedding Date 13-10-2018
Having our wedding at Grand View Lodge was an absolute dream! Having all of our favorite people in one spot for the whole weekend was so special. The wedding coordinators Becky & Jaci were incredible to work with, responding so quick to all emails, addressing every question promptly with great detail. Our day went SO smoothly because of their help. They met with us multiple times in advance of our wedding and were available our whole weekend to help with anything that came up. I can't say enough good things about working with them.The wedding locations are gorgeous, the food is amazing, the convenience and beauty of the grounds makes for a perfect wedding spot. Grand View is the BEST place for a wedding!
Reviewed on 30-10-2018
Jamie Hoffman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
This wedding venue is a dream! My husband and i got married at the Grand Staircase and had our reception of 108 guests at the Heritage Room. From day one, Becky and Jaci made us feel comfortable, respected, and in charge. They accommodated all of our group’s needs, responded quickly to all inquiries, let us make adjustments as needed, and made everything run perfectly. I can’t imagine a more perfect wedding venue! A+
Reviewed on 18-09-2018
This wedding venue is a dream! My husband and i got married at the Grand Staircase and had our reception of 108 guests at the Heritage Room. From day one, Becky and Jaci made us feel comfortable, respected, and in charge. They accommodated all of our group’s needs, responded quickly to all inquiries, let us make adjustments as needed, and made everything run perfectly. I can’t imagine a more perfect wedding venue! A+
Reviewed on 18-09-2018
Katie Gruenhagen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-07-2018
Beautiful location!!! Our day went without a hitch, all guided perfectly by our coordinators Jaci and Becky. They were incredibly helpful and were always ready to answer my questions! The information given to us form the start was missing quite a bit of the small details, however they always responded to our emails within 24 hours. Incredibly impressive with how busy they are during wedding season.The flexibility of the venue was so helpful. We wanted a small, family wedding and we were able to make a lot of changes to their suggestions. We always felt we were in charge and we never felt stuck in a corner, or felt we had to do things a certain way. We were so thankful for this!The staircase was a beautiful choice for our small wedding (45 ppl). The social hour on the Lower Terrace was PERFECT. Couches and seats were provided, and the fireplace was a good touch since it ended up being a cold day in July. We chose the Headwaters room for our plated dinner reception because we did not feel as if we needed a dance floor. The room was perfect for our reception especially since we included table games and a couple polaroid cameras to entertain the guests. I highly recommend Grand View for the organization and beautiful location!
Reviewed on 20-08-2018
Wedding Date 26-07-2018
Beautiful location!!! Our day went without a hitch, all guided perfectly by our coordinators Jaci and Becky. They were incredibly helpful and were always ready to answer my questions! The information given to us form the start was missing quite a bit of the small details, however they always responded to our emails within 24 hours. Incredibly impressive with how busy they are during wedding season.The flexibility of the venue was so helpful. We wanted a small, family wedding and we were able to make a lot of changes to their suggestions. We always felt we were in charge and we never felt stuck in a corner, or felt we had to do things a certain way. We were so thankful for this!The staircase was a beautiful choice for our small wedding (45 ppl). The social hour on the Lower Terrace was PERFECT. Couches and seats were provided, and the fireplace was a good touch since it ended up being a cold day in July. We chose the Headwaters room for our plated dinner reception because we did not feel as if we needed a dance floor. The room was perfect for our reception especially since we included table games and a couple polaroid cameras to entertain the guests. I highly recommend Grand View for the organization and beautiful location!
Reviewed on 20-08-2018
Jamie Evans (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-09-2017
My husband and I had the perfect wedding weekend here. The staff is very friendly, the venue is beautiful and the wedding planners, Becky and Jaci, were wonderful to work with. They got back to my emails or calls very fast and they made our day run smoothly. We will definitely be coming to vacation for years to come.
Reviewed on 18-09-2017
Wedding Date 16-09-2017
My husband and I had the perfect wedding weekend here. The staff is very friendly, the venue is beautiful and the wedding planners, Becky and Jaci, were wonderful to work with. They got back to my emails or calls very fast and they made our day run smoothly. We will definitely be coming to vacation for years to come.
Reviewed on 18-09-2017
Bre Gish (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-08-2017
I had my ceremony on the Grand Staircase and reception in the Heritage Room at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, MN. Despite a few drizzles, we were able to hold the ceremony outside, which was amazing. Becky, Jaci and the rest of the GV staff are absolutely amazing. I didn't have to worry about anything because I knew they were on top of it. Grand View is such a beautiful spot for a wedding. The food was amazing, the Heritage Room is perfect for a smaller wedding reception (We had 115 people). All in all I was blown away with the venue. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 14-08-2017
Wedding Date 05-08-2017
I had my ceremony on the Grand Staircase and reception in the Heritage Room at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, MN. Despite a few drizzles, we were able to hold the ceremony outside, which was amazing. Becky, Jaci and the rest of the GV staff are absolutely amazing. I didn't have to worry about anything because I knew they were on top of it. Grand View is such a beautiful spot for a wedding. The food was amazing, the Heritage Room is perfect for a smaller wedding reception (We had 115 people). All in all I was blown away with the venue. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 14-08-2017
Brynn Steblay (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-07-2017
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!
Reviewed on 12-08-2017
Wedding Date 22-07-2017
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!
Reviewed on 12-08-2017
Brittany Francis (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-06-2017
Our ceremony was down the main staircase, and our reception was in the Norway Center. Everything was beautiful, and they didn't miss a beat. Becky. the wedding planner, had the whole thing well organized, and the staff were great. Our guests raved about the food. It was a beautiful, fun, memorable, day that I would do over and over again. Highly recommend this venue for a beautiful outdoor wedding!
Reviewed on 27-06-2017
Wedding Date 24-06-2017
Our ceremony was down the main staircase, and our reception was in the Norway Center. Everything was beautiful, and they didn't miss a beat. Becky. the wedding planner, had the whole thing well organized, and the staff were great. Our guests raved about the food. It was a beautiful, fun, memorable, day that I would do over and over again. Highly recommend this venue for a beautiful outdoor wedding!
Reviewed on 27-06-2017
Catherine Luckemeyer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-10-2016
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!
Reviewed on 31-10-2016
Wedding Date 22-10-2016
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!
Reviewed on 31-10-2016
Tom Luckemeyer (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-12-2017
Grand View Lodge was a spectacular location for a wedding reception. The Gull Lake Center is a tremedous venue for a large reception. Everything is First class from the cocktail hour to the reception itself, we couldn't have been more pleased. The room in the GLC was beautiful. The attention to detail was impressive, as was the food and the staff at Grand View. The wide variety of food selections and the number that can be offered to your guest make it more like a night out dinning then a wedding reception. Our guests couldn't have been more complementary of the quality of food. The staff as mentioned earlier was there to please. No reasonable request was denied, and an honest effort to make sure the stress of the day was illiminated by a caring staff was greatly appreciated. It went off without a hitch!As for the accommodations at Grand View Lodge. This is a perfect setting for a wedding. The number of different lodging accomodations is impressive. From large family cabins to one bedroom hotel rooms the property can accomodate any size family or guests attending the wedding. There is no worry of driving, shuttle buses insure that the wedding guest arrive and depart in a safe manner. The great restuarants on the property make for many different dining out selections. So guest that are staying for a few days feel that they are not just at a wedding but a festive mini vacation or family reunion. The accommodations are neat and clean and many are 4 to 5 star type facilities.In closing we had a tremendous experience for our daughters wedding at Grand View Lodge. Our guests (Many from around the country) had a great time experiencing not just the wedding, but the Minnesota northwoods feel that Grand View Lodge affords you. We have one daughter left to get married and I can assure you this, it will be at Grand View Lodge!
Reviewed on 27-10-2016
Wedding Date 27-12-2017
Grand View Lodge was a spectacular location for a wedding reception. The Gull Lake Center is a tremedous venue for a large reception. Everything is First class from the cocktail hour to the reception itself, we couldn't have been more pleased. The room in the GLC was beautiful. The attention to detail was impressive, as was the food and the staff at Grand View. The wide variety of food selections and the number that can be offered to your guest make it more like a night out dinning then a wedding reception. Our guests couldn't have been more complementary of the quality of food. The staff as mentioned earlier was there to please. No reasonable request was denied, and an honest effort to make sure the stress of the day was illiminated by a caring staff was greatly appreciated. It went off without a hitch!As for the accommodations at Grand View Lodge. This is a perfect setting for a wedding. The number of different lodging accomodations is impressive. From large family cabins to one bedroom hotel rooms the property can accomodate any size family or guests attending the wedding. There is no worry of driving, shuttle buses insure that the wedding guest arrive and depart in a safe manner. The great restuarants on the property make for many different dining out selections. So guest that are staying for a few days feel that they are not just at a wedding but a festive mini vacation or family reunion. The accommodations are neat and clean and many are 4 to 5 star type facilities.In closing we had a tremendous experience for our daughters wedding at Grand View Lodge. Our guests (Many from around the country) had a great time experiencing not just the wedding, but the Minnesota northwoods feel that Grand View Lodge affords you. We have one daughter left to get married and I can assure you this, it will be at Grand View Lodge!
Reviewed on 27-10-2016
Lauren Gulley (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-09-2016
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!
Reviewed on 10-09-2016
Wedding Date 04-09-2016
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!
Reviewed on 10-09-2016
Matt Brundage (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-05-2016
We had the wedding of our dreams at Grand View Lodge! It was perfect, and coordinated flawlessly by Becky and Karla! They were great to work with and helped make our wedding day absolutely amazing. We had such a wonderful time, and were told by numerous guests what a gorgeous location we chose by having our ceremony and reception at Grand View. The accommodations are amazing and the location is stunning! The food and service were great! We are so happy we chose to have our wedding at Grand View Lodge! It will be a day we never forget! Thank you!!
Reviewed on 12-08-2016
Wedding Date 21-05-2016
We had the wedding of our dreams at Grand View Lodge! It was perfect, and coordinated flawlessly by Becky and Karla! They were great to work with and helped make our wedding day absolutely amazing. We had such a wonderful time, and were told by numerous guests what a gorgeous location we chose by having our ceremony and reception at Grand View. The accommodations are amazing and the location is stunning! The food and service were great! We are so happy we chose to have our wedding at Grand View Lodge! It will be a day we never forget! Thank you!!
Reviewed on 12-08-2016
Christa Niznik (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-06-2016
I got married here just a couple weeks ago. I can't believe there aren't more reviews about Grand View Lodge. I may be biased, but I'm pretty confident it is the most beautiful place to get married ever. You can't beat the Grand Staircase entrance, the tall pines, the rustic elegance and the beautiful Gull Lake. I wouldn't change a thing. Becky and Karla were great to work with, the catering staff was fantastic, the food was delicious (go for the cheesecakes and tortes instead of a regular cake.. save so much money and tastes SO much better!). Make sure to splurge on a great photographer. There are SO many photo opportunities, you will be sorry if your photos don't turn out perfect!
Reviewed on 21-06-2016
Wedding Date 11-06-2016
I got married here just a couple weeks ago. I can't believe there aren't more reviews about Grand View Lodge. I may be biased, but I'm pretty confident it is the most beautiful place to get married ever. You can't beat the Grand Staircase entrance, the tall pines, the rustic elegance and the beautiful Gull Lake. I wouldn't change a thing. Becky and Karla were great to work with, the catering staff was fantastic, the food was delicious (go for the cheesecakes and tortes instead of a regular cake.. save so much money and tastes SO much better!). Make sure to splurge on a great photographer. There are SO many photo opportunities, you will be sorry if your photos don't turn out perfect!
Reviewed on 21-06-2016
Anonymous (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
My daughter had her dreams come true all thanks to Becky and others at Grandview Lodge! It was perfect!! Our wedding planner Becky was so personal and easy to work with. We shared ideas and she offered her advice and thoughts. The location is simply stunning. The flowers, the landscaping and walking down the Grand Staircase takes your breath away! Kate our florist at Bloomdesigns is amazing! She decorated the Gull Lake Center to perfection! She was able to take our budget and transform the ballroom into a fairytale of dreams come true. Bloomdesigns is a preferred vendor for Grandview! I would highly recommend both Grandview and Bloomdesigns. I cannot say enough positive words in regards to Grandview. The food was delicious, they worked with allergies, and they were so easy to work with. They listened to our ideas and helped make my daughters dream wedding come true! My compliments to the chef and the outstanding staff at Grandview Lodge!!!! In addition, my thanks to Kate at Bloomdesigns for seeing our vision and making dreams come true!!!\r\r
Reviewed on 01-09-2015
My daughter had her dreams come true all thanks to Becky and others at Grandview Lodge! It was perfect!! Our wedding planner Becky was so personal and easy to work with. We shared ideas and she offered her advice and thoughts. The location is simply stunning. The flowers, the landscaping and walking down the Grand Staircase takes your breath away! Kate our florist at Bloomdesigns is amazing! She decorated the Gull Lake Center to perfection! She was able to take our budget and transform the ballroom into a fairytale of dreams come true. Bloomdesigns is a preferred vendor for Grandview! I would highly recommend both Grandview and Bloomdesigns. I cannot say enough positive words in regards to Grandview. The food was delicious, they worked with allergies, and they were so easy to work with. They listened to our ideas and helped make my daughters dream wedding come true! My compliments to the chef and the outstanding staff at Grandview Lodge!!!! In addition, my thanks to Kate at Bloomdesigns for seeing our vision and making dreams come true!!!\r\r
Reviewed on 01-09-2015
Lindsay N (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-08-2015
Grand View Lodge was a great place to have a wedding. Kelli our wedding planner was amazing, the food surpassed expectations, and the location was beautiful. Our only complaints were that 1) onsite lodging was expensive, many of our guests stayed at nearby hotels and 2)our wedding was schedule for 4:00 and the 3:00 wedding before ours went long. This caused some of our guest to be confused when they arrived. Overall it was a great experience. \r\rThank you for an unforgettable day!\r\rLindsay & Tony \r
Reviewed on 25-08-2015
Wedding Date 15-08-2015
Grand View Lodge was a great place to have a wedding. Kelli our wedding planner was amazing, the food surpassed expectations, and the location was beautiful. Our only complaints were that 1) onsite lodging was expensive, many of our guests stayed at nearby hotels and 2)our wedding was schedule for 4:00 and the 3:00 wedding before ours went long. This caused some of our guest to be confused when they arrived. Overall it was a great experience. \r\rThank you for an unforgettable day!\r\rLindsay & Tony \r
Reviewed on 25-08-2015
Lacey Bialke (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-09-2016
This was going to be my dream venue. My fiance and I go here twice a year every year because we love the customer service. That was until we dealt with the wedding side of things. Here were my major issues:\rWe wanted brunch for dinner because we LOVE brunch food, they refused stating that their chefs are trained in the shifts that they serve and during dinner time, it is impossible.\rThey only allow you to do a ceremony if you are having a reception\rHidden costs, PLEASE BRIDES READ THE FINE PRINT! They want you to pay all costs prior to the wedding but sneak in that they will send you a bill 30 days after of miscellaneous charges\rThey charge 18% gratuity on EVERYTHING! I am talking about chair set up for ceremony, 18% on top of the 6$ per chair\rIt was always no, no, no. I have worked in this business for many years and understand why businesses need to have restrictions, but unless you have a budget of at least 25k and are willing to do it exactly how they want you to, you will not enjoy being here. \rComplete extortion. Really sad because it has now skewed my view on booking my yearly trips with them. Extremely disappointed.\r\r
Reviewed on 21-05-2015
Wedding Date 17-09-2016
This was going to be my dream venue. My fiance and I go here twice a year every year because we love the customer service. That was until we dealt with the wedding side of things. Here were my major issues:\rWe wanted brunch for dinner because we LOVE brunch food, they refused stating that their chefs are trained in the shifts that they serve and during dinner time, it is impossible.\rThey only allow you to do a ceremony if you are having a reception\rHidden costs, PLEASE BRIDES READ THE FINE PRINT! They want you to pay all costs prior to the wedding but sneak in that they will send you a bill 30 days after of miscellaneous charges\rThey charge 18% gratuity on EVERYTHING! I am talking about chair set up for ceremony, 18% on top of the 6$ per chair\rIt was always no, no, no. I have worked in this business for many years and understand why businesses need to have restrictions, but unless you have a budget of at least 25k and are willing to do it exactly how they want you to, you will not enjoy being here. \rComplete extortion. Really sad because it has now skewed my view on booking my yearly trips with them. Extremely disappointed.\r\r
Reviewed on 21-05-2015
Alli Euson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-06-2014
Grand View Lodge did a perfect job for our wedding. Working with Maggie in the year leading up to the event, everything was executed exactly as I envisioned. Such a beautiful setting, and a great value! Many of my friends and family thought it was the best wedding they'd ever been to.
Reviewed on 07-10-2014
Wedding Date 21-06-2014
Grand View Lodge did a perfect job for our wedding. Working with Maggie in the year leading up to the event, everything was executed exactly as I envisioned. Such a beautiful setting, and a great value! Many of my friends and family thought it was the best wedding they'd ever been to.
Reviewed on 07-10-2014
Tammy (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-10-2013
Grand View Lodge was an amazing, perfect and effortless experience. From our first meeting, to the moment Maggie Melby, the wedding consultant at Grand View, helped me down the Grandview Stairs for the ceremony it was met with a smile, the answers we were looking for and the assurance that everything would be flawless.The staff at Grandview was kind and the service impecable!\rWith all of the emotions that planning a wedding entails…we were even a little more emotional due to the fact that our parents had passed away and weren’t able to be a part of the celebration. Their staff gave us the encouragement that we needed that the ceremony and reception would be just a memorable, beautiful and special. Our guests and vendors (Who are not from the Nisswa area.) haven’t stopped raving about the ceremony setup and view, reception room including food and beverage and the amazing the grounds and cabins of Grandview. \rThe attention to detail that the Grandview staff had was amazing. Every experience from Breakfast to closing down the Northwoods Pub was met with a friendly smile and amazing customer service. \rWe couldn't have had a better expeiance at Grand VIew. They have made us life long visitors!
Reviewed on 04-11-2013
Wedding Date 18-10-2013
Grand View Lodge was an amazing, perfect and effortless experience. From our first meeting, to the moment Maggie Melby, the wedding consultant at Grand View, helped me down the Grandview Stairs for the ceremony it was met with a smile, the answers we were looking for and the assurance that everything would be flawless.The staff at Grandview was kind and the service impecable!\rWith all of the emotions that planning a wedding entails…we were even a little more emotional due to the fact that our parents had passed away and weren’t able to be a part of the celebration. Their staff gave us the encouragement that we needed that the ceremony and reception would be just a memorable, beautiful and special. Our guests and vendors (Who are not from the Nisswa area.) haven’t stopped raving about the ceremony setup and view, reception room including food and beverage and the amazing the grounds and cabins of Grandview. \rThe attention to detail that the Grandview staff had was amazing. Every experience from Breakfast to closing down the Northwoods Pub was met with a friendly smile and amazing customer service. \rWe couldn't have had a better expeiance at Grand VIew. They have made us life long visitors!
Reviewed on 04-11-2013
Melissa Matthews (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-07-2017
Grand View was the perfect setting for my early fall wedding. It showcased everything I love about MN... Everything I love about home! The grounds are gorgeous, the lake is breathtaking, and the lodge itself is perfectly north woods chic!
Reviewed on 26-10-2013
Wedding Date 08-07-2017
Grand View was the perfect setting for my early fall wedding. It showcased everything I love about MN... Everything I love about home! The grounds are gorgeous, the lake is breathtaking, and the lodge itself is perfectly north woods chic!
Reviewed on 26-10-2013
Sarah (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-09-2013
We enjoyed our meals - pork loin and steak. All of the meals came out quickly and hot. You cant beat a grand view wedding up north!
Reviewed on 15-10-2013
Wedding Date 28-09-2013
We enjoyed our meals - pork loin and steak. All of the meals came out quickly and hot. You cant beat a grand view wedding up north!
Reviewed on 15-10-2013
Teresa Stack (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-09-2013
We had our wedding and reception at Grand View Lodge. Everything about our day was perfect due in large part to the planning and organization of GVL staff. GVL can accommodate weddings of all sizes and guest amenities are AWESOME!! There is a large variety of lodging options at different price points. All the guests I spoke with said they had a great time, food and lodging we're impressive. Only complaint is there is only one wedding coordinator and she is swamped since they usually book more than one wedding a weekend, so one-on-one personal attention is lacking. Sometimes I felt a bit like a number instead of a client.
Reviewed on 07-10-2013
Wedding Date 21-09-2013
We had our wedding and reception at Grand View Lodge. Everything about our day was perfect due in large part to the planning and organization of GVL staff. GVL can accommodate weddings of all sizes and guest amenities are AWESOME!! There is a large variety of lodging options at different price points. All the guests I spoke with said they had a great time, food and lodging we're impressive. Only complaint is there is only one wedding coordinator and she is swamped since they usually book more than one wedding a weekend, so one-on-one personal attention is lacking. Sometimes I felt a bit like a number instead of a client.
Reviewed on 07-10-2013
Angela Villella (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-07-2013
It was a beautiful ceremony and the wedding planner was helpful. But, the night manager at the reception was a complete bitch. We had a younger crowd and people were getting carded 2/3 times at there tables after already getting drinks from the bar! My friend, who was 28, got carded 3 times and got her drink even taken away at one point. If you have a younger crowd and not 30s, 40s, 50s, then stay away from this for the reception!
Reviewed on 14-08-2013
Wedding Date 20-07-2013
It was a beautiful ceremony and the wedding planner was helpful. But, the night manager at the reception was a complete bitch. We had a younger crowd and people were getting carded 2/3 times at there tables after already getting drinks from the bar! My friend, who was 28, got carded 3 times and got her drink even taken away at one point. If you have a younger crowd and not 30s, 40s, 50s, then stay away from this for the reception!
Reviewed on 14-08-2013
Carrie Swyter (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-07-2013
I cannot say enough good things about Grand View Lodge. Maggie, the wedding coordinator is a pleasure to work with. The grounds and facilities are beautiful. We had a small wedding (35 guests), with the ceremony in the Vineyard, and the reception in the Head Waters Private Dinning Room. The day of services were great and everything went smoothly. The food and wine were excellent. Our guests enjoyed there stay and all of the wedding details. My husband and I stayed at Grand View for 5 days after the wedding and truly felt like honored guest. I would highly recommend Grand View Lodge for your wedding and honeymoon.
Reviewed on 01-08-2013
Wedding Date 13-07-2013
I cannot say enough good things about Grand View Lodge. Maggie, the wedding coordinator is a pleasure to work with. The grounds and facilities are beautiful. We had a small wedding (35 guests), with the ceremony in the Vineyard, and the reception in the Head Waters Private Dinning Room. The day of services were great and everything went smoothly. The food and wine were excellent. Our guests enjoyed there stay and all of the wedding details. My husband and I stayed at Grand View for 5 days after the wedding and truly felt like honored guest. I would highly recommend Grand View Lodge for your wedding and honeymoon.
Reviewed on 01-08-2013
Kristina Anda (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-06-2013
Could not have turned out any better!!
Reviewed on 25-06-2013
Wedding Date 08-06-2013
Could not have turned out any better!!
Reviewed on 25-06-2013
Lisa Gerberding (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-09-2012
Grand View Lodge is one of the most beautiful places to get married in Minnesota. The staircase and lake make the perfect back drop. The Gull Lake Center is also a great reception room. Overall the wedding coordinator did a good job, and was great on the day of the wedding. Unfortunately the lodging and room block situation was terrible, the person we worked with was unfriendly and deceitful in terms of lodging and golf. It was so bad that we seriously considered moving our wedding to another resort and forfeiting our deposit. There were also a lot of small extra fees that added up. Our final bill was significantly over the estimate which we kind of expected just be prepared. Also, make sure you write everything down for yourself so that you have a record of your discussions and the details of your day. There were 6 weddings the weekend I got married and I think some of the details got confused on our initial banquet orders. Overall though, the thorough rehearsal, day of service and beauty of the location made me very glad we stuck with Grand View. Our day was perfect.
Reviewed on 17-09-2012
Wedding Date 02-09-2012
Grand View Lodge is one of the most beautiful places to get married in Minnesota. The staircase and lake make the perfect back drop. The Gull Lake Center is also a great reception room. Overall the wedding coordinator did a good job, and was great on the day of the wedding. Unfortunately the lodging and room block situation was terrible, the person we worked with was unfriendly and deceitful in terms of lodging and golf. It was so bad that we seriously considered moving our wedding to another resort and forfeiting our deposit. There were also a lot of small extra fees that added up. Our final bill was significantly over the estimate which we kind of expected just be prepared. Also, make sure you write everything down for yourself so that you have a record of your discussions and the details of your day. There were 6 weddings the weekend I got married and I think some of the details got confused on our initial banquet orders. Overall though, the thorough rehearsal, day of service and beauty of the location made me very glad we stuck with Grand View. Our day was perfect.
Reviewed on 17-09-2012
Brittney Day (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-06-2012
The wedding planner we worked with, Maggie, was fantastic! She was so accommodating and checked in just enough during the wedding.\r\rThe grounds at Grand View are gorgeous and the staircase makes for beautiful pictures.\r\rWe received tons of compliments on the food and the service was great. \r\rIt is a very pricey place though.
Reviewed on 07-07-2012
Wedding Date 02-06-2012
The wedding planner we worked with, Maggie, was fantastic! She was so accommodating and checked in just enough during the wedding.\r\rThe grounds at Grand View are gorgeous and the staircase makes for beautiful pictures.\r\rWe received tons of compliments on the food and the service was great. \r\rIt is a very pricey place though.
Reviewed on 07-07-2012
Jessica Minske (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-04-2012
We stayed at Grand View for a night for my Bachelorette party! I live in the area but I still felt relaxed and like I was miles away! The cabin we stayed in was great and perfect for the number of people we had. Everyone loved it!
Reviewed on 01-05-2012
Wedding Date 14-04-2012
We stayed at Grand View for a night for my Bachelorette party! I live in the area but I still felt relaxed and like I was miles away! The cabin we stayed in was great and perfect for the number of people we had. Everyone loved it!
Reviewed on 01-05-2012
Jenna Bergin (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-12-2010
Gull Lake Center - great reception venue\r\rHeadwaters Wine Cellar - great rehearsal dinner\r\rGrand View Lodge - beautiful rooms, but the front desk staff kept getting reservations screwed up and didn't give all our guests the bags we asked them to, we even made them an easy list with everyone's room #s
Reviewed on 26-01-2011
Wedding Date 31-12-2010
Gull Lake Center - great reception venue\r\rHeadwaters Wine Cellar - great rehearsal dinner\r\rGrand View Lodge - beautiful rooms, but the front desk staff kept getting reservations screwed up and didn't give all our guests the bags we asked them to, we even made them an easy list with everyone's room #s
Reviewed on 26-01-2011
Julie Clausen (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-07-2010
I was lucky to be involved in the most beautiful wedding at Grand View Lodge! From start to finish, the weekend went off splendidly and the staff was there to accommodate all needs. The bride and groom were thrilled with everything from the delicious grooms dinner to the very end of the reception. It was a great experience to have a 'local destination' wedding and I would recommend Grand View to any couple! You couldn't have asked for a better backdrop for photos and a more beautiful venue!
Reviewed on 07-01-2011
Wedding Date 10-07-2010
I was lucky to be involved in the most beautiful wedding at Grand View Lodge! From start to finish, the weekend went off splendidly and the staff was there to accommodate all needs. The bride and groom were thrilled with everything from the delicious grooms dinner to the very end of the reception. It was a great experience to have a 'local destination' wedding and I would recommend Grand View to any couple! You couldn't have asked for a better backdrop for photos and a more beautiful venue!
Reviewed on 07-01-2011
Heather Peters (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-11-2010
We traveled 2.5 hours to look at this venue for our wedding and had made an appointment to meet with someone. They kept us waiting for over 30 minutes and then would not open some of the spaces for us to see. Rude.
Reviewed on 14-12-2010
37 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.46 out of 5.0Wedding Date 27-11-2010
We traveled 2.5 hours to look at this venue for our wedding and had made an appointment to meet with someone. They kept us waiting for over 30 minutes and then would not open some of the spaces for us to see. Rude.
Reviewed on 14-12-2010
Contact Info for Grand View Lodge Resort
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| X (Twitter) | grand_viewlodge |
| Grand View Lodge Resort | |
| Website | www.grandviewlodge.com |
| Phone | (800) 368-1885 |
| Address | 23521 Nokomis Avenue, Nisswa, MN, 56468 |
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