Greysolon by Black Woods

perience exactly the way we both dreamed. All of our guests loved the food (we had a taco buffet)!! The nacho bar was also a huge hit. We would recommend Greysolon to everyone looking for a special place to celebrate their marriage. The venue itself was gorgeous with crown molding decorating the entire ballroom. Honestly, you need such minimal decor because the venue itself already comes picture perfect. My husband and I especially loved the history behind this venue as we are huge history buffs. We could not be happier with the venue and how much our guests loved the night. Greysolon even supported us all the way to the end. As we were cleaning up that night, Aubrey helped us roll our decorations to our hotel room and made sure we got in safe. Greysolon was worth every bit. We loved our wedding experience and cannot wait to return in the future for other events.

for hotels (Sheraton) and Pickwick’s for our rehearsal dinner was outstanding. Thank you so much. We have nothing but amazing memories. Thank you!

step of the way. They took my vision and made it reality... 100% and more. I sent countless emails, and all of them were replied to in an extremely timely manner, and they were always MORE than accommodating to whatever I needed. Their decor package is well worth it. The ballroom was gorgeous. Food was good (champagne chicken). If you’re on the fence, honestly you can’t go wrong here. Thanks Greysolon for making our wedding dreams a reality!!!

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n are just incredible to work with. They will literally bend over backwards for you with whatever you need. The timeline and switching over the ballroom from ceremony to reception went so smooth and flawless. These guys know what they are doing. So nice to have everything in one spot. And the food was DELICIOUS! Thank you again Greysolon for making our day the best day ever!

amazing. I couldn’t imagine a better group of people to help with such a special event. Any questions, concerns or hiccups can be addressed and they’ll help you through it. The food was amazing, the venue is amazing, the service was amazing and everything was beyond perfect! Anyone who wants to get married in a historic, elegant and gorgeous venue with help in all the right places should take a look at Greysolon. Seriously over the moon!

t of an experience our wedding was - the details were top notch from the atmosphere to the food! our coordinators were wonderful and so easy to work with - I planned this wedding while living in a different city than my family. They Greysolon team helped to meet everyone's needs/requests and bent over backwards to make our wedding day everything we dreamed of and more. Excellent food, decent price, outstanding service. Thank you Greysolon - special shoutout to Korah for being the absolute best coordinator! for both the wedding and planning the day after brunch. Highly recommend to everyone!!

ubrey were absolutely wonderful to work with!

rating to catering with a late night snack, and even ensured that our presents were brought to our hotel room. Incredible. My only downside is that we ended up working with 4 different people; the people we did the majority of the planning with were not there the day of the wedding, and the person there for the rehearsal in the morning was not the same person who was there for the ceremony and reception. However, every staff member we worked with was knowledgeable and incredibly helpful. Their suggestions for food, decorations, and vendors were right on. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone!

had with them. They were beyond helpful, detail-oriented, and patient haha. Almost all of our vendors had worked within them before, and that took a lot of worry out of the process and big day. And when the big day came, to put it simply, everything ran like clockwork, and it was STUNNING! Our guests could not stop raving about how gorgeous it all was...and how much fun they had. Choosing Greysolon was THE BEST decision we made in planning our wedding. We are so happy!

! I can’t say enough about how much I love the Greysolon Ballroom!

ly to all emails and phone calls. She made the planning process so much fun and easy. On the day of the wedding our first meeting with Rachel was the start of a wonderful day. Having the ceremony and reception in the same place was so convenient. We had a great lunch served for the wedding party during the day. Everyone loved the suite and quarters for getting ready for the wedding. The Ballroom was set up beautifully for the ceremony and the reception. The staff handled every thing fantastically. At the end of the evening Aubrey was so great at helping everything go smoothly. The room is beautiful, the staff is great, and the food was excellent.

under control and responded to all my needs efficiently. Dining and bar staff were all great as well. The event from booking to finish was better than I could have imagined, thanks in large part to the excellent service we received from Greysolon. Would definitely recommend this venue to others!

many compliments on how amazing the venue was and as a bride, it is amazing to have a space that doesn't require so much money for decor to make it beautiful. Our wedding couldn't have been more beautiful thanks to Greysolon Ballroom and their staff!

! The staff paid attention to every detail of our day, and the room exceeded my expectations when I saw it. On the day of our wedding, the management checked in with us frequently to make sure our needs were being met. We are so grateful to the Greysolon crew and would recommend them to anyone looking for an event venue!

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eption), which was SUPER successful. Jax and her team at Greysolon went above and beyond to make even our most unusual requests a tasteful, beautiful reality. Additionally, we opted for a Saturday night welcome event at the Blackwater Lounge, which is located in the same building and is operated by the same company. They made our whole weekend have an all-inclusive feel, which was a great asset for our many out-of-town and out-of-country guests. Kudos to the whole Greysolon/Blackwater establishment!

an’t thank them all enough for being the most incredible people out there. They made our wedding not only perfect but helped my dreams come true. I know this sounds cheesy but I have looked forward to this moment my entire life. I don’t think my imagination could top our day. I recommend this venue to anyone looking for a classy and romantic place in Duluth. It will take your breath away I promise.

l, the staff kept the whole day running smoothly. The food was delicious & they accommodated our beverage requests. The downtown historic location is ideal- with an attached parking ramp, hotel & just a short walk from the lake. A perfect choice for our beautiful, large wedding!

s from guests! We worked with mostly Korah, and she was great. I would highly recommend working with Greysolon for your wedding and/or reception. They are an all in one venue and the guests loved not having to travel.

Jax is one of those people that she does what she loves and every day she puts her heart into her clients. Although we had to switch our venue to the Twin Cities, I know Jax would have accommodated our every wish.

requests with ease. The day of the wedding, any detail that had to be tweaked or changed, was done in an instant! Our day was so stress free! We will always recommend to future brides and grooms, for every single detail was perfect! Thank you to Jax, Kalysta, and our day-of-event manager Aubrey for making this such an unforgettable experience. Maybe a few years down the road, we'll renew our vows at our venue :)

agers- everyone was so easy to work with and always went above and beyond for even the smallest of details. The venue, food, and staff are hands down the best in the business and that is why we ended up going with Greysolon in the first place. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect team to help us have the wedding of our dreams!!! We are still receiving compliments from our guests!! Thank you all again for helping make our wedding so beyond special!!

until our special day was done they made sure we had everything we needed and that out special day was everything we dreamed of. The team they is perfection. They make your big day special to you, and rally ain't that what we all want? If you are thinking of Greysolon ballroom as your venue? Think no more. If you chose it you will not regret. I can promise you that. It was truly the most beautiful and amazing day of my life. Thank you to the staff at Greysolon- you all are amazing.

ur daughter's wedding day, was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and very friendly. Thank you very much!!

ommit (our engagement had been a long one with two kids involved in that period so our wedding was constantly put on hold) and we are so thankful for that! We had a small intimate wedding in the moorish room and it was stunning! From the decor package to the ambiance the room gave off it was exactly the feel we envisioned! Kalysta, one of the coordinators, was absolutely a pleasure working with. I'm pretty indecisive and her ideas and suggestions made everything flow perfectly for our day! The process of planning two hours away was eased by the professionalism this team brought! I highly suggest this wedding venue. The price, professionalism from the staff and food were above and beyond our expectations. Even look into grooms dinner at this location- it was so beautiful and easy having it at the same location!

absolutely beautiful. I couldn't have asked for a more PERFECT and LOVELY day! Hats off to Greysolon Ballroom!!!

Aubrey as well. All of our correspondence and communications were clear and timely. It was easy to get ahold of staff and costs were transparent. Most importantly, the day of our wedding was incredibly smooth and FUN, even though we did ceremony and reception in the ballroom with a 45 minute room flip (NSE helped out) Mary and Aubrey were on site all day and extremely responsive and helpful, and the ballroom was truly STUNNING. I highly recommend attending the Greysolon vendor fair as well, which is where we found all of our vendors in one easy day and they were all excellent and surprisingly affordable. Our guests are still talking about what a fun day it was, how great the food and service was, and how stunning the venue was. We highly recommend this venue for your special day.

big day. I was completely blown away by the beauty of the Moorish room. The venue staff was so helpful setting up and the food and cake were amazing! I have not one bad thing to say about this venue. It's easy to plan and the room with duluth uplighting looks breath taking. Our wedding day was perfect and I'm so glad I had such helpful nice people to walk me though how to even begin planning.

: Coat check girl was folding napkins the entire time. When I questioned her reply was "we have 8 weddings this weekend" needless to say no coats were checked nor were any gifts collected or cards correctly placed. The groom and men had to ask another to go and purchase them water, the food was lukewarm at best and one should NEVER put baked chicken strips into a warming over. It harkens to rubber and does not sit well with children, not to mention you should not feed children food that looks like the lunch lady scooped it. ie take the time and flatten your mashed potatoes- and is it really sanitary to carry uncovered food to over 200 people? Is it that much more expensive to have the silver tray covers? Do not set our your place settings prior to the tables being moved to say chaos ensured would be an understatement. Again, we were so disappointed and believe that in the twin cities this would NEVER be accepted. I feel the bride/groom should be reimbursed for the many failings on their special day....and I was just a guest!!!

eysolon, I was treated like the only customer. The whole team was on point- they knew my needs, my individual contract, I had NOTHING to worry about! They were also ALWAYS there for questions, concerns. They reached out to me when it was time to address certain aspects of my wedding. Oh yeah, you couldn't beat the price! Wonderful!

stress free. They were on top of all the details and checked in along the way to see if we needed anything. Everyone I worked with along the way were true professionals. Thanks for making my dreams come true!

sonable. Everyone I talked to was helpful and genuine. They are accommodating and excited for you. I would recommend them to anyone and am trying to find an excuse to throw a party there ASAP!

are here to make my day the best. They have worked with every single request to find something that works for both of us. I highly highly recommend anyone in the Duluth area at least look into Greysolon for your venue. I cannot imagine better service. They exceeded every expectation. -- My wedding date has passed and Greysolon was absolutely wonderful for the day of. They even returned my cake stand for me after I had forgotten it there. They made the actual day go by without a hitch and without any added stress on me. I knew they were going to make my reception wonderful and they truly did.

r family and friends to make it enjoyable for them as well... Things that I never even considered as a detail to planning a wedding. Woah! The insight their team shares with us is inspiring and relieving knowing we don't have to worry about any of these small details we didn't know existed. I'll recommend Greysolon to anyone! My fiancé and I couldn't be happier and cannot wait for our day there!

but not having to worry about the behind-the-scenes operations certainly provides incredible value. In the planning of our wedding, we worked primarily with Kalysta. She was OUTSTANDING!! It was such a relief to be able to email/call her with any concerns or questions and hear back in a timely manner. She certainly reduced and minimized the stress through the whole process. Greysolon Ballroom's unique venue was ideal. The space is so elegant, we did not have to invest a ton of time and energy into decorations. They even offer a reasonable center piece option in the contract (we opted out) to further reduce the time and energy required for set-up/tear down. In the weeks following the wedding, we have received many compliments pertaining to how beautiful our wedding was. I understand that dinner can always be a gamble at a wedding. Prior to booking at Greysolon, we had heard the food was good, but had never experienced it so we weren't sure what to expect. So far, I have yet to hear one negative bit of feedback on dinner. We went with the Champagne Chicken (house specialty) and the Roasted Pork Tenderloin. Both options were phenomenal. From the first table to receive their dinner to the last, the food was hot! This is even more impressive since our wedding party was lallygagging leading up to the grand march. I have years of service industry experience and I must say, the presentation and quality of dinner left nothing to be desired.

and suggestions without ever being pushy. They were attentive to every request and exceptionally quick to respond to emails and phone calls. About a week before our wedding I asked if they could get a wheelchair for my 86 year old grandpa as I knew it would be a long and exciting day. Korah and the staff responded quickly and not only found one, but had it waiting for my grandpa when my family checked in to the Sheraton. He was able to save energy to disco on the dance floor with all his grandchildren. I'm so grateful for both the beautiful, historic venue and the wonderful staff! I highly recommend them. Kristin and Ian

email which worked perfect for their hours and my work schedule. They would always respond to every question or concerns within 48 hours, but usually I got an email back that very same day within a few hours. I worked with Jax Eisenmann and Kalysta Leschishin. On the evening of our reception Derek Struss was our event manager and was very willing to do whatever he could to make our night perfect! The food was fantastic! They served each guest their plates, nobody needed to get up which was awesome. They set everything up and took everything down which was amazing! I didn't have to worry about a thing on my big day!!!! It truly was a DREAM!!! Choose the Greysolon Ballroom!!!!!! Everyone is amazing! ❤️ Thanks guys!!

mazing to work with. Kalysta and Korah were so thoughtful and offered such a personalized approach. They were able to capture our vision and turn it into a reality. The staff went above and beyond to ensure a stress-free planning process as well as wedding day. I highly recommend this venue to anyone planning a wedding if you are looking for a beautiful, elegant, timeless and stress-free venue.

s and very detailed information and pricing. I am very grateful for their conscientious handling of communication and am very disappointed that the date did not work out. I would have loved to have my wedding here and to have been able to work further with these people.

e. Our experience with Aubrey, Rachel, Korah, Kaylsta and Jax was fantastic. They were super responsive, helpful, fun and great to us, our family and our vendors. Thank you very much for a lovely time and the night of our lives!

again, we wouldn't have gotten married anywhere else.

do enough for us! They were with us every step of the way. The staff that worked with us in the morning as we brought items in for set-up were amazing. The venue was absolutely beautiful! We would highly recommend having your wedding and/or reception at Greysolon!

o bring our vision to life and were just a pleasure to work with. On the actual wedding day, the staff was beyond attentive and helpful. Greysolon and their staff offer a "homey" atmosphere that you don't find every day. We are still receiving compliments on our food- everything was delicious. I could go on and on, honestly. It was the most amazing day of our lives and it wouldn't have been the same anywhere else. You will not be disappointed if you go with Greysolon.

amount of compliments we have received about our wedding. We had our ceremony and reception in the ballroom. The day went so smoothly from start to finish. The space was absolutely gorgeous! The food was amazing, people are still talking about it! We had the Italian buffet with manicotti, lasagna, spaghetti, Alfredo, ceaser salad and added the champagne chicken... It was truly delicious! We also did the late night pizzas which were my husbands favorite! We got ready in the bridal suite and the new grooms quarters and had mimosas and pales of ale. We also had the chicken salad sandwhiches, ham sandwhiches and pasta salad which our bridal party loved! Right after the ceremony the bridal party all went straight down stairs to the martini lounge while the guest started cocktail hour. It was such a nice way to take a quick breather right after the ceremony before greeting all the guests-I highly recommend doing this! To make it even better the Greysolon team give you 50 $5 off drink tickets for the black water lounge and $100 gift card so this covered everyone's martinis or two and beverages during this time so that we could just leave the bartenders a nice tip! Everything was so well planned and easy going my husband and I really were able to just sit back and take in all of the love around us. I highly recommend this venue to anyone looking to get married! It was beautiful, elegant and priced very reasonably for all that is included!!

will forever recommend Greysolon - such an amazing experience.

t experience. It was our 4th child to be married in 8 years so we had high expectations. We could not have been more pleased with the expert advice, kindness of staff, willingness to work with our ideas and budget, promptness and overall professional service that we encountered from everyone on staff there. The venue is extremely beautiful which made decorating simple and easy. Their décor package option was incredible - both in value and in how beautiful it turned out. The Bridal Suite and Fire Side rooms were perfect for getting ready for the wedding. They are very comfortable and elegant. The turn over of tables from ceremony to reception was done with such grace and quickness that in no way did it interfere with visiting with guests in between. The service from all of the staff for bar, appetizers and meal was incredible. The food was delicious and plentiful. We could not say enough about the event planners. We dealt mostly with Jax and Kalysta. They were professional but caring about every question or change we brought to them. They did listened to what we wanted from the day and found a way to make that happen rather than trying to change our ideas into something that would make it easier for them. They promptly returned emails/phone calls and kept our contract updated with any changes made along the way. The staff helping the day of were aware of everything we had talked about to make the day what we wanted it to be. We would HIGHLY recommend this venue for a wedding or large event. It has been great to hear ALL the positive feed back we have received from guests attending, I have not heard one negative. But the best was when my daughter and her new husband came to us at the end of the evening and said that this was a perfect day. Thank you Greysolon Ballroom staff for helping in every way to make that possible.

, beautiful groom suite and bridal suite, unique restrooms, and so much more. 2) Save money on decor. This place is so beautiful on its own that you don't need to spend a ton of money on flowers, centerpieces, etc. Embrace the gold and ivory tones in the venue and add in a few DIYs, you're good to go! 3) The Greysolon staff and catering team are phenomenal! We received several compliments from our guests about the fast service, tasty food, and great drinks. (Tip: Try the Cucumber Press!) 4) Kalysta, Jax, and the entire crew will make your wedding planning easy and fun. We planned our wedding from Minneapolis and did everything via email or over the phone. From the first planning call to the day-of details, they made sure everything was PERFECT. Kalysta and her team absolutely blew me away on the day of our wedding. 5) Budget-friendly, but looks fancy! Jax and Kalysta will work within your budget. They are never pushy and have great suggestions for food, beverage, and decor options to meet your needs. I am so lucky that I had my dream wedding at the Greysolon! Cheers!

ay, no matter how small or large my request. The staff on the day of the event was wonderful, so helpful and accommodating. There was no stress on me or my husband on our wedding day. I would highly recommend having a wedding here. The Moorish Room was so beautiful that we didn't need much for decor. A must see for sure.

in so many ways from food decisions to décor ideas. The day of the wedding was flawless and without a hitch because the staff and team at Greysolon Ballroom are top notch. The food was delicious and would highly recommend late night snacks! We could not have had such a beautiful day without the staff at Greysolon ballroom.

ell trained & did I mention that the ballroom is the most beautiful place in Duluth!! We couldn't be happier with our choice! Thank you for making our day as perfect as possible!

er planned a wedding before it was so appreciated. I still have guests raving about the Staff and how helpful and professional they were! My Matron of Honor continues to tell me she has "dreams about the chicken." All guests say they left feeling full and loving the food! The service was impeccable, I wish I only had more reasons to have a huge party so I could have it at this venue! The venue itself is so beautiful! Thank you all Greysolon Staff for making our wedding simply amazing.

c. The Ballroom is the most beautiful venue I have ever seen. All of our guests couldn't believe the beauty of the venue. Second, the staff are the most amazing group of people to work with. Jax & Kalysta will help you with everything. They are always willing to walk you through anything, update any changes you need to make, answer any questions you have. They are the most sincere ladies and they made our planning process so easy and painless. Jessica was so incredibly invaluable to me on our wedding day. She made sure I had everything I wanted or needed and continued to be there for anything that came up on the wedding day. Jessica stood by my side until I walked through the Ballroom doors to walk down the aisle. Every single person we encountered at Greysolon was so polite and genuine. You will be amazed by just how nice everyone is from the office staff to the bartenders to the clean up crew to the chef. Third, the experience was amazing and beyond our expectations. Greysolon used to be the Duluth Hotel in the 1920's and still holds the same classic charm. The chandeliers are amazing! We had a cocktail hour in the West Wing Lounge with cocktails and white glove buttered hors d'oeurvres that blew everyone away. You cannot have a more classy experience than Greysolon. You will be in awe of the venue as soon as you walk through the front door. Fourth, the food was so fantastic! Greysolon helped us customize our menu to suit us. We had a duet of Champagne Chicken & Filet Mignon which were both amazing! We could not have asked for anything better. The food was so delicious Everyone was so nice to us. Our wedding day would not have been the same without the Greysolon venue & staff. Every single person we encountered was so nice, polite, and professional. Greysolon is worth every single penny we spent on our wedding. You will NOT be disappointed in any way, shape, or form. You will have an amazing wedding experience choosing them. They made our day amazing and made us feel so special to them. We could not have asked for anything more!

y everyone we worked with throughout the process. From our first visit we felt a connection with Jax and the team, like they had been lifelong friends. The year long planning process was painless because they were so fun, caring, creative, and filled with helpful ideas. When it came time for the wedding Kalysta and crew talked us through every detail, coordinated with all our vendors, and ensured that everything was perfect! Planning from the cities was never an issue because the crew at Greysolon was all over the details. The weekend of our wedding The Ballroom was even more beautiful and stunning than we every imagined. We hosted signature martinis and did butler-served apps during the cocktail hour...our guests are still talking about it. Every aspect of service was perfect - greeters, bartenders, butlers, servers, gift/coat-check attendant, etc. Guests all raved at how nice everyone was and the great service they received all night. We had ~150 people and were worried the room would feel empty but they brought in some extra furniture and setup conversation nooks, it worked great and felt very cozy. Duluth was a perfect mini-destination from the Cities and guests were thrilled that they made a weekend out of it. We would HIGHLY recommend the Greysolon for any event, but especially for a wedding. Ours was absolutely perfect and a dream come true. THANK YOU to Jax, Kalysta, and they entire team who made our dreams to life!

re all out on the Veranda with cocktails! THANK YOU GREYSOLON!

things went smoothly. We could not have asked for a better venue for our wedding or for better people to work with. The Greysolon truly is a magical location and our guests would not stop talking about how great the venue, food, and drinks were. We cannot thank the staff enough for making our day so perfect!

reviews from our guests. They also really loved the Greysolon's white chocolate and raspberry cake. The whole experience was as stress-free and smooth as it could be. I would recommend this venue and staff to any couple or family looking to put together an important event. Everything was top notch.

then when you ask the bride and groom, perfection was the word they used as well. The venue is absolutely stunning and is amazing as how it flows from the bridal suit, west wing etc into and around the ballroom. It made everything so convenient. Even though it is a large space and an entire floor it still felt warm and intimate. It was spotless and everything we needed was right there. The staff was amazing, so organized and efficient. They made everything so easy and they were so pleasant and helpful. The food was delicious, everyone said so!! The service was impeccable. Dishes were served and removed without even knowing that it had happened! Everyone received the meal they had requested and special requests were honored. One guest required a gluten free meal and the staff made sure her meal was correct and delivered to her without issue. My daughter and son-in-law started planning their wedding last year and from the minute they sat down with the wedding planners, they felt a connection, like sitting down with friends who really care about you and what your vision is for this day!!! They listened, they stayed in touch, they kept them updated on what when and where and eased their fears about the unknown. From a parent's standpoint....Thank you Thank you Thank you!! It made it so easy on us!! Jax, Kalista and Kora (sorry if I misspelled the names) are so wonderful and were not only there for the bride and groom, but for me as the mother of the bride!! I always felt that if I needed anything or had a questions or a concern, all I had to do was pick up the phone call and I would be helped. I always felt respected and made to feel important too. All of our guests from out of town loved Duluth and enjoyed an entire weekend of activities, everything was so convenient. We would highly recommend using the Greysolon Ballroom for any event, but a wedding in this special place, was like a dream come true!

hich it is!!!), to the BEST EVER wedding-food-service by staff was professional and attended to every guests needs. As the Mother of Bride I was frantic with all the details-- As you can well imagine for a group of 250+ I called with questions about every detail and felt I had a personal wedding planner. Stating that Jax and Kalysta were excellent falls short-- Amazing, caring, always going that extra step and so so so helpful. We felt and were treated like family from the very first contact!! Honestly, our daughter had the wedding she always dreamed about. Lori & Kevin (Burnsville, MN)

hey helped us with all the details and made the planning so easy. They are true professionals. The room was so beautiful on the day of the wedding that some guests came up to us and told us that they felt like they walked into a fairytale. If you are planning and event and need a classic, romantic venue, with top notch service, you can't do any better than Greysolon's Moorish Room or their Ballroom. These rooms are simply stunning and they will make your event a success. We are so happy with the spectacular service they provided and we felt like we were working with friends throughout the whole process. We will definitely use them again!

the wedding. We are big, big fans of Blackwoods, Blackwater Lounge and the new Tavern on the Hill, and cannot be more pleased to have been able to have our daughter's wedding go so perfectly. Not surprising based on all of our experiences with these wonderful people. The Moorish Room was perfect for the size of the wedding, and the food could not have been any better. We can't thank you enough for taking such great care of all of us!! Tim and Angie Allen

held it in the lounge and it was spectacular! The setting was so beautiful and the food was delicious. The best part was I picked a food and drink menu and then my duties where finished, the wonderful staff took care of the rest. Everything detail was perfect, I would highly recommend this venue for all your special occasions!

t from The Greysolon Ballroom. Many Thanks to the ENTIRE Greysolon team for truly making our dreams come true!

s so relaxed on my wedding day and I owe a huge part of it to them.

ng we wanted and so much more!

the room had it's own beauty. The staff was great and helped us every step of the way! The food was fantastic (Blackwoods Bar and Grill)! Overall a great experience.

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