Grand View Lodge Resort

tations, 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.

e 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!

and reception. It really was the best day ever!

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!

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.

b 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!

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!

el 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+

ns! 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!

y 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.

hich 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!

erything 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!

le 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!

nter. 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!

ur 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!

solutely 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!!

ce 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!

ed 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!!!

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. Thank you for an unforgettable day! Lindsay & Tony

. Here were my major issues: We 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. They only allow you to do a ceremony if you are having a reception Hidden 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 They charge 18% gratuity on EVERYTHING! I am talking about chair set up for ceremony, 18% on top of the 6$ per chair It 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. Complete extortion. Really sad because it has now skewed my view on booking my yearly trips with them. Extremely disappointed.

ng, and a great value! Many of my friends and family thought it was the best wedding they'd ever been to.

ndview 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! With 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. The 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. We couldn't have had a better expeiance at Grand VIew. They have made us life long visitors!

aking, and the lodge itself is perfectly north woods chic!

ings 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.

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!

ing (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.

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.

staircase makes for beautiful pictures. We received tons of compliments on the food and the service was great. It is a very pricey place though.

or the number of people we had. Everyone loved it!

s 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

s. 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!

of the spaces for us to see. Rude.