**Half the Cost of Most Twin Cities Venues!**
AWARD WINNER (6X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Welcome to The Grands at Mulligans Wedding Venue!
Winner of the Central MN Best Wedding Venue 7 years in a row (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023)!!
The Grands at Mulligans is your Central Minnesota and St. Cloud area premier wedding reception and wedding ceremony venue.
We are strictly a Wedding Venue that specializes in all aspects of Weddings. With 19 years of Wedding experience we are able to focus solely on your Big Day and create an easy, stress free planning process from start to finish! Our staff has focused their careers around Weddings to ensure you get the Wedding you've dreamed of your whole life!
We are able to cross most things off your Wedding list right here in-house, and typically cost much less than what couples are anticipating!
Your guests will never stop talking about your wedding at our unique and private setting with two spacious rooms, that can accommodate up to 300 guests, with large windows for a spectacular view overlooking the Pine Ridge Golf Course. With our full service dining experience you can choose from plated dinners and buffets, butler passed hors d'oeuvres and Champagne toasts. With our beautifully landscaped grounds the patio at the Grands at Mulligans is always a popular setting for Minnesota outdoor and Winter Wonderland wedding ceremonies. For even more memories, you and your guests will see your name in lights when you arrive.
We look forward to helping you plan your Dream Wedding with you because The Grands at Mulligans is where Happily Ever After Begins!
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception:
$750
Ceremony:
$500
Bar services:
$5 per person
Catering:
Contact for price
Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Jan, May-Oct and Dec.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Settings
Ballroom
Barn
Country Club
Hotel
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Other Desserts
Food & Catering
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Tents
Service Staff
Transportation
Shuttle Service
Awards and Affiliations
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Reviews
4.9
out of 5.0103 reviews
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The Grands at Mulligans is highly praised by reviewers for its exceptional service, stress-free experience, and beautiful venue that helped turn dream weddings into reality. Multiple reviewers appreciated the helpful and accommodating staff, especially Mel, Joe, and Larry, who ensured smooth planning and day-of execution. The venue offers on-site catering, DJ services, and various amenities, making it a one-stop-shop for weddings and enabling couples to have a magical and effortless wedding day. Guests commended the delicious food, seamless coordination, and inclusive packages, with many stating they had a perfect experience and highly recommending The Grands for weddings.Review photos
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Alyssa H
5.0
1/03/2025
The Grands at Mulligans helped us turn our dream wedding into reality!! They are the perfect place to have your wedding if you want a stress free experience. From the very beginning they were asking what they could do to help. They have on-site catering, DJ, and multiple amenities. The only thing we had to take care of finding ourselves was the photographer, otherwise The Grands staff took care of the rest. This relieved so much stress as a bride! I would recommend them to any of my friends or family.
Paige L
5.0
12/24/2024
The Grands really made our wedding day effortless and stress free. I recommend The Grands to everyone. The staff was extremely helpful and flexible during the planning and the day of. We were going to have our ceremony outside but it was rainy so the staff set up the ballroom for it. It really was beautiful. We had our own flower arch the staff moved for our indoor ceremony and moved it after the ceremony so it was in a better place for the reception. Everything was great, we loved how spacious the ballroom and patio was. Thanks again to The Grands staff for working so hard to make our day so amazing!
Vendor response 12/30/2024
Thank you so much Paige!! It was our pleasure to help you two celebrate with your amazing ...
friends and family! Best Wishes from The Grands Family!
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Josh F
5.0
12/20/2024
All of the staff at the Grands were super accommodating and willing to work WITH us rather than forcing us to figure it all out on our own. The venue was absolutely stunning and the set up was perfect. Even when we ran into a few hiccups through our special day, they were right there willing to help us out and to make sure our day was as magical as it could possibly be! Thank you so much to Mel, Joe, and Larry in particular for answering all our questions and making sure we felt comfortable with all the planning and performing day of!
Vendor response 12/30/2024
Thank you so much for the review Josh! It was awesome to be a part of your Big Day! Best w...
ishes from all of us!
Lacey J
5.0
12/06/2024
Honestly, this venue deserves more stars than 5. Going with The Grands for our venue was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. We had both the ceremony and reception at this location and I am so glad we did! The venue itself is beautiful and cozy. They are quick to respond to any questions that arise and treat you and your guests with professionalism and sincerity. Not only was the price a bargain compared to other venues, but they provided assistance in the planning process, the staff were kind and very helpful, and they provided a day of coordinator to make sure everything ran smoothly on the wedding day. We heard from many guests that the food was the best wedding food they have had. The venue DJ kept guests of all ages (16-80) dancing for the entire night. He got a feel of our music preferences and ran with it. This venue has weddings down to a science; we had almost 200 guests at our November wedding and many commented that they were not cold when sitting, but also not sweating when dancing, the temperature was perfect. There was not a single thing I would have changed about the entire day. I hope to attend a wedding here as a guest one day to get the full-circle experience.
Vendor response 12/06/2024
Thank yo so much for the kind words Lacey! It was amazing to have you choose us to help ce...
lebrate your Big Day!! You're friends and family were all so amazing to have here. We can't express how much it means to us to have amazing couples like yourselves join The Grands Family!! Best Wishes!!
Molly K
5.0
11/14/2024
We got married 8/3 and i will say the Grands is truly a great place to have your wedding. They take so much stress and work off of wedding planning and make everything extremely easy.
From our first meeting we knew we were going to get married here. They help with a lot of vendors such as DJ, Shuttle, candles for centerpieces and all decorations, Day of coordination, food, dessert, late night snacks, and so much more that I know I am missing! They break down the prices completely and we didn’t feel like anything extra was added to our final bill.
Weeks before the wedding we met with Joe and Larry to help with the day of coordination and the entertainment piece of coordinating. This helped with giving the DJ an idea of what we wanted for our entertainment and helped our day flow so much easier.
The day of our wedding could not have been more great. We got married on the lodge side and used the bridal suite to get ready. It truly is such a beautiful venue that needs little decorations. The staff and Joe were so helpful throughout the day and night to make the day go smoothly and kept open communication between my husband and I. We had DJ Alli and unfortunately it was her last wedding which I think was meant to be because she truly did such an amazing job keeping everyone on the dance floor and taking requests.
Truthfully our wedding could not have been more perfect and we have no regrets choosing this venue
Vendor response 11/14/2024
Thank You So Much Molly!! It was our pleasure helping you all celebrate your Big Day! You,...
your family, and friends were a blast to have!
Emily N
5.0
11/08/2024
Mel and Larry did a wonderful job making our day special and go smoothly! The staff is awesome and the food is amazing! We loved how so much was in house and ready to go. The cloud dance makes the first dance feel so magical! We had a great day!
Vendor response 11/12/2024
Thank You So Much Emily!! It was so much fun helping you all celebrate your Big Day!
Kalie I
5.0
8/04/2024
The Grands is an all-in-one venue that did 80% of the work that goes into planning a wedding. I am so relieved they offered so much, because we had a larger wedding with almost 200 planned guests. The Grands provided our Ceremony & Reception venue, getting ready rooms, all setup and take down, decorations, photobooth, smores bar, all food and bar services, wedding cake, DJ and sound services for the whole day, and transportation to select hotels; to name a few. From the first time we walked through the Grands, Luke wanted it. We booked them within 4 days of visiting and the process began. We booked the whole building during the off-season for a March wedding. Typically, 1 side is for the ceremony and the other is the reception/dance. I had to make it complicated because I liked the Lodge side with all of the windows and large bar, so we had the ceremony and dance on the Lodge side with the cocktail hour and dinner on the ballroom side. The Grands were more than willing to accommodate that and their staff was on top of the room flip! There were so many amenities for decorations, food bars, lights, outdoor heaters, sound options, wine/champagne pours and so many more! They have multiple rooms available to get ready and take pictures which were a lifesaver for the day of “Prep” sessions; more than the expected amount of people decided to show up so thank god we had the room. By far one of the most popular amenities was the photo booth which was busy all night. The Grands delivered all of the photos to us within 7 days of the wedding. We were able to print off our favorites and put them in a few of the thank cards. The DJ and MC for the entire wedding was DJ Blakk who kept the wedding moving toward the next activity and room. He had the energy and personality we needed, and the dance floor was full while guests remained. The hotel transport was a godsend, and was available an hour after the dance started for us. We never had a back up or people waiting to be picked up. In fact, the driver came to us at the end of the night to ensure no one else needed a ride before the last of us were heading out. Now, the best part of all was the food. We really did have a vast amount of guests make a point of telling us how good the food was; I mean, to the point where we were shocked. We got the Grands chicken and the pork chop with whipped potatoes and green beans. Also we opted to serve the raspberry cake the Grands offered instead of getting a wedding cake. Hands down the best decision, everyone loved it. The last thing I need to mention is the communication the Grands had with us throughout the entire process. Mel, our constant contact for all questions or requests throughout the planning process, deserves a raise for putting up with me. Our day of coordinator, Alyssa, kept every single person in line on the day of the wedding. Whether it was keeping the father of the bride in beer, individually turning on each fairy light for centerpieces, or ensuring every guest was served a meal. She had so much on her plate, I still have no idea how she was able to get it all done seamlessly. Finally, Joe was the initial contact for the Grands that also ensured all invoices were closed up and everyone was paid the correct amount. He kept us informed, provided us all receipts and invoices, and ensured if we had a single concern it was addressed immediately. I cannot say enough how pleased I am that we chose the Grands at Mulligans and this is long as it is.
Vendor response 08/07/2024
Kalie, Thank You So Much!! It was so amazing to help celebrate you two! You have an amazin...
g group of friends and family as well that made the day so much fun. Best Wishes and Love from The Grands Family!
Kaleb A
5.0
6/14/2024
Excellent venue and service. There was one minor communication issue, that the team did an excellent job to resolve. Couldn't have asked for a better squad at the Grands.
Thank you!
Vendor response 06/15/2024
Thank you so much Kaleb and Congratulations again!! Best Wishes from The Grands Family!
Ashley & Jerry H
5.0
6/12/2024
We are very happy with our choice to get married, and hold our dance and reception at The Grands. From the first time we walked into the building and met with Joe, we knew that we had found the venue that we wanted. It's very naturally beautiful, and we were looking for a venue that would be able to help us navigate the planning process, as well as the day of coordinator. We are very pleased with the communication that we received, we had prompt responses to any emails or phone calls from Mel, Joe, and Larry. They worked to make sure we had everything that we needed. We utilized the Grand's entertainment. Larry worked with us to get everything set up with their online portal. We were also very pleased with DJ Alli, she was so personable and did an amazing job! We could not be happier than we are with how our wedding went and the entire afternoon and evening. The food and cake were absolutely amazing. Many of our guests raved about it! Alyssa was our day of coordinator, and she was wonderful! She was supportive and helpful in any way she could. She made the day go smoothly, and she was a calming presence. We could rave on and on about The Grands. We are so thrilled with how our wedding day went, and the staff at the Grands are a big part of what made that happen.
Vendor response 06/15/2024
Thanks Ashley & Jerry! It was amazing working with you two and being able to be a part of ...
such an awesome day!! Best Wishes from The Grands Family!
Megan P
5.0
5/17/2024
The entire Grands team was amazing to work with from start to finish! Joe (general manager) gave us an in-depth tour and made sure we knew all of our options. Mel (events director) made sure we stayed on track with timeline and choosing all the details. Larry (entertainment director) made sure our guests had the best time - I don't think the dance floor was ever empty! And we can't forget about Alyssa (day of coordinator) - she made sure the team had us covered in ways we would have never thought. She made the day stress-free, which was a dream! All of our guests had a great time and couldn't stop talking about how great the venue and team were. 100/10 recommend having your wedding at The Grands!
Vendor response 05/20/2024
Thank you so much Megan!! It was our absolute pleasure helping you two tie the knot!! So h...
appy you choose to join The Grands Family, Best Wishes from all of us!!
Rachel R
5.0
3/18/2024
10/10, 5 Stars, 100%. This is the place you want to get married!! Their staff is professional, kind and open about what to expect leading up to and on your day. They have so many fun amenities to choose from. They also have delicious food and an excellent wait staff to help deliver it to you. Their DJ service is amazing as well. You will truly not be kept in the dark about anything. They answered all of my questions I asked and helped me in my entire process. When I received my final bill, I was blown away by how much I was able to get for the price I was paying. I am so happy I chose the Grands as my wedding venue, and I cannot brag enough about it. Thank you Grands!!
Vendor response 03/19/2024
Thank You So Much Rachel!! It was our pleasure working with you two and having your AMAZIN...
G friends and family join us at The Grands!! Best Wishes from the whole Grand Family!!
Joey M
5.0
1/06/2024
I cannot speak highly enough of the Grands! They were a dream to work with and come wedding day, it was a smooth day because of the professionalism of the staff and the communication! This venue is gorgeous and the best to work with - you won’t regret it!!
Vendor response 01/17/2024
Thanks Joey!! It was our pleasure to help celebrate you two with your friends and family!!...
Best Wishes from The Grands Family!
Kaylie O
5.0
12/16/2023
My husband and I wanted a venue that reminded us of an “up north and elegant” feel without having our guests have to travel too far. The Grands met all of our expectations and more!! Our day was absolutely spectacular and magical! Mel was wonderful to work with and answered all of our event planning questions! Larry listened to us and respected our wants and needs for our music experience! The food was AMAZING and everyone was served within 10-15 minutes. I recommend The Grands to anyone who is looking for an “up north and elegant” wedding with staff and coordinators who truly care about making your day the day of your dreams!
Vendor response 12/19/2023
Thank you so much Kaylie!! You wedding was Beautiful and it was our pleasure to be a part ...
of it. Thank you again for choosing The Grands and Best Wishes from all of us here!!
Taylor D
5.0
12/08/2023
We absolutely loved having out wedding here at the Grands. We first met with Joe, who was super kind and was able to answer all of our initial questions! We knew right away this would be our venue! Then we had a lot of communication with Mel, who was always available and willing to answer any and all planning questions I had. She responded quickly and gave me tips, examples, and advice on just about everything! The day of overall went super smooth! We were missing one display table but the crew there very quickly brought out the correct table right away in the morning. The crew there were there for every step throughout the day and giving us reassurance on the rain! I do feel like the clearing of plates was a little fast, but I had asked to start the dance early if possible! Our DJ ended up changing, but in the end we loved our DJ. We would 100% choose The Grands again!
Vendor response 12/08/2023
Hey Taylor!! Thank you so much for the kind words. It was awesome working with you two to ...
make you Big Day special! Best Wishes!
Lindsay W
5.0
12/08/2023
So happy we were able to have our wedding at The Grands! The venue is absolutely beautiful, perfect place to have an outdoor ceremony! Each staff member was very friendly and attentive to our needs. Mel was always quick to respond to emails and answer all of our questions. Highly recommend The Grands at Mulligans- you won’t regret it!
Vendor response 12/08/2023
Thank You Lindsay!! So happy you chose us to celebrate your Big Day with you and your fami...
ly! Best Wishes from all of us here at The Grands!
Aaron H
5.0
12/08/2023
Top notch venue! We didn't have to worry about anything through the whole process. Very professional and attentive to everything. Highly recommend!
Vendor response 12/08/2023
Thank You Aaron! We're so happy you chose us to be a part of your day and enjoyed every mi...
nute helping you two plan!! Best Wishes from The Grands Family!
Stephanie O
5.0
12/07/2023
Holy smokes. Where do I even start. The staff is super helpful throughout the entire process. They really do try to make your day as customized to your liking. They are also on top of everything. All the staff are super enthused for you and your partner and your GRAND day. The bridal suite is cute and amazing. Love the option of two different themes in the same building. My most favorite thing is the day of coordinator. She made the whole ceremony go swimmingly. If I were to do it again, I would 100% book this place. I am already telling newly engaged couples to take a look. Oh, and their food is wonderful. We got so many compliments the night of and many weeks after how delicious the food is. And also GET THE DESSERT!!
-S & N Halseth
Vendor response 12/08/2023
Thank you so much Stephanie! We appreciate all the kind words and again thank you for choo...
sing us to be a part of your Big Day, it was beautiful! Best Wishes from The Grands Family!
Kaitlyn S
5.0
10/25/2023
The Grands team was wonderful to work with! Mel was SO patient with my many many questions over the year before our wedding. We had our reception there and it was wonderful. Everything went seamless. Larry did a wonderful job curating all of the entertainment while DJ Blakk absolutely killed it with his amazing energy, keeping us on time (along with the Grands staff), as well as keeping the party going while we ran around trying to talk to everyone who came to our wedding! The Grands is affordable and includes all of the extra little things that you might have to outsource if you were to choose a different venue which we really appreciated. Thank you Grands for having us and making our wedding night unforgettable!
Vendor response 10/26/2023
Hey Kaitlyn! Thank you so much for the kind words! It was our pleasure helping you celebra...
te your Big Day!!
Justin R
5.0
10/09/2023
I would highly recommend The Grands. The venue is beautiful and everyone we worked with was amazing. The venue is kind of a one-stop-shop and everything went smoothly in preparation for the big day. Also, the day of ran perfectly. Things were set up for us in the morning, someone was there to walk us through the day, guests loved the venue and the food.. All went off without a hitch. Just can’t say enough good things about the venue and those who helped us.
Vendor response 10/10/2023
Hey Justin!! Thanks for the kind words! It our pleasure working with you two to make your ...
Big Day come true!!
Angel J
5.0
8/28/2023
Honestly couldn’t have picked a better place to celebrate our love for each other. It was absolutely better than I could have ever imagined my wedding day being! The staff is so helpful and so kind. My husband and I highly reccomend the grands at mulligans !
Vendor response 08/29/2023
Hey Angel! Thank you so much for the kind words. You two were awesome to work with. Best w...
ishes from The Grands Family!!
Victoria V
5.0
8/26/2023
Everyone was helpful, everyone knew exactly what their role in our day was, their wedding portal is easy to use & it’s just a beautiful venue.. the food was also fantastic - we are still getting compliments on it two weeks later and people telling us they hope they have more weddings there just so they can eat
Vendor response 08/29/2023
Hey Victoria! Thank you so much we had a blast helping make your Big Day come true!
Alexis S
5.0
6/20/2023
We picked the Grands at Mulligans because of the affordability and all of the amazing options they have in one building. They have the space, tables, chairs, catering, center piece options, ceiling and table draping, shuttle at the end of the night, and DJ all through them. They also have a small staff so we got to know everyone and was not worried about things day of. We were assigned a day of coordinator and she did an amazing job! We were really happy with all of our options for decorations and not having to break the bank to have a beautiful wedding venue. Also, we had an April wedding and they were very quick to communicate when it was decided our ceremony would have to be inside instead of outside like I wanted. They were texting me a few days before about the changes in decoration and made sure everything was up that we added last minute. They are an amazing venue and can't be beat in central MN.
Vendor response 06/22/2023
Thanks Alexis!! It was awesome working with you both to make your Wedding amazing and stre...
ss free! Best Wishes from The Grands Family!
Jacquelyn L
5.0
6/02/2023
We absolutely loved our wedding at Grands at Mulligans. We were able to plan a wedding in 6-7 months because they made it extremely easy and a lot less stressful. The food was amazing, DJ was awesome. Everyone was professional, listened to our wants and needs and wanted us to have the best day. Everything was surprisingly smooth starting with the tour, arrangements and the day of the wedding. We can't thank the Grands enough for our beautiful wedding.
Vendor response 06/07/2023
Thanks Jacquelyn!! It was a blast helping make your Big Day go smooth and stress free!! Be...
st wishes from The Grands Family!
Heather K
4.0
5/02/2023
The day went off without a hitch - other than the weather (LOL) but truly everything was absolutely beautiful, the food was great, the DJ was spectacular and the bar service was top notch! During the planning process Mel was also very responsive to my email questions - don't be afraid to ask! Sometimes I felt like I shouldn't send anything but you are planning a wedding - there are things you need to know, so ask! She was always happy to help!
The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that they give you a day of coordinator - which truly is great, they keep your timeline on schedule, fluff your dress before you walk down the aisle, all the things! But, I didn't get to talk with or meet the coordinator until noon the day of my wedding. Hair and Make up was wrapping up and my photographer had just arrived so it was a hectic moment when we met, and since we hadn't spoken ahead of time I had no idea what I could expect from her. I had my aunts come early to light candles and turn on fairy lights as well as set up cupcakes. All of these things are things my coordinator took care of, but since we hadn't spoken before I truly didn't know what I could expect from that position so I think it would be beneficial to at least have a quick phone call with your coordinator like the week leading up to the wedding.
Truly though an (almost) 1 stop shop for your wedding in all the best ways! It is so nice to have so many vendors IN HOUSE and relieves so much stress while planning! If I could do anything over again differently, it would just be the weather!
PS -- I did a full building rental -- if you can make your guest list work to have the ceremony on the ballroom and party in the lodge - DO IT! The lodge is ALL THE RIGHT VIBES!
Vendor response 05/04/2023
Hey Heather! Thank you so much for the kind words and it was our pleasure to be a part of ...
your Big Day! Also, thank you for the feedback regarding the Day of Coordinator. We always appreciate hearing words where we have potential to be better. We have never had couples chat with that person prior to the wedding, however we are discussing this and considering to make a change!! Best Wishes from The Grands Family!
Cameron P
5.0
4/15/2023
Our wedding day was a breeze thanks to the wonderful people at the Grands. The venue is beautiful, the DJ's are fantastic, and the food is delicious.
Vendor response 04/17/2023
Thank you so much Cameron! We're glad we could make your day easy and stress free!! Best W...
ishes from The Grands Family!
Mary P
5.0
2/24/2023
Our wedding was absolutely perfect, and I didn't have to worry about all the details! The ceremony, food and dance all held at the same venue, made the day so easy! The staff are so friendly, and always available for questions! We also did a Friday in winter and saved a lot of money! 🤍
Vendor response 02/24/2023
Thanks Mary & Cole!! It was awesome getting to know both and being able to help plan your ...
Big Day!! Best Wishes from The Grands Family!!
Lauren D
5.0
2/17/2023
The venue was very professional and helpful. We had someone helping us plan the wedding along the way after booking the venue. When the day came, the staff ensured smooth transitions between everything. I felt like I was able to really enjoy our special day without having to stress about what was coming next throughout the day.
Vendor response 02/22/2023
Thanks Lauren!!! It was amazing to help you two celebrate your Big Day! Best wishes from T...
he Grands Family!
Abbey G
5.0
1/15/2023
The staff there was amazing!! The bridal anxiety was high for me and they were so chill and wanted to help where they could. Not once did I feel like like I was annoying them. They saved us a plate of appetizers that were served when we weren't there. That was unexpected and welcomed. One thing I would like to see changed, food tasting. I wanted to try all the food like other places offer, but cost and such might now allow it. This is a one stop shop and they make everything so easy. I felt like I was one of their family members for how kind and caring they were. Thank you Grands!!
Vendor response 01/22/2023
Thanks Abbey!! It was our pleasure working and getting to know you both! Best wishes from ...
The Grands Family!!
Niila R
3.0
1/11/2023
We had our wedding reception at the Grands (Grand Lodge) last weekend and to be clear, we do not regret our decision to book the Grands, but there are several things I wish we would’ve known. A wedding venue is a huge investment, so I’m reviewing here as fairly and honestly as possible for future couples.
Things that went well:
-the food was incredible- better than we even expected, and we are still receiving compliments from our guests about it.
-our DJ. Larry was wonderful.
Things that should be improved based on our experience:
-in the middle of our entree, the day-of coordinator approached us informing us, for the first time ever, that we would need to get our things out of the bridal suite before the first dance. All of our bridal party’s things were in that room, which we had not even begun to pack up. We were never informed, at any point in the weeks and months leading up to the reception, that there was a time the bridal suite would be closed. This created a frenzy (mind you, we are still trying to enjoy our dinner and are sitting in front of all of our guests at this time) to collect our things and move them. Where, you ask? We had to leave bags and bags of things just outside the bar. I was very frustrated by this, and there’s just no excuse for no one to have notified us of this sooner. My assumption is that they don’t do so because they don’t want to face disappointment/frustration from couples.
-the shuttle is not at all as advertised. First, it is a van that seats about 8-10 people. I’m not sure how many trips it made, but our reception ended at 12:00 and there was no trip made between 12:35 and 1:10. Many of our guests were not able to fit into the first couple of trips and waited, in silence/while staff were cleaning up, until after 1am to be picked up. To make matters worse, several of our guests saw the shuttle approaching at about 12:15 and asked if they could board, only to be told by the driver that the shuttle was obligated on that trip to take guests from another wedding home (in the grand ballroom). So they watched on as it left them in the lobby. This was just really, really not how I had hoped to end the night.
I reached out to the coordinator Melanie and expressed these frustrations and to my surprise, have not received a response.
All in all, we would book the Grands again because it closely fit the vibe and price point we had in mind and was a central location for our families. However, there’s much room for improvement here. My husband put it well when he said “it seems like a venue who brings in a great DJ, great catering, but then doesn’t really know what else to do”. I agree.
Megan M
5.0
1/08/2023
Great staff and service!
Vendor response 01/10/2023
Thank you so much Megan!!
Desiree R
5.0
1/06/2023
I cant give them a high enough rating. I'd give 5,000 stars of I could. The whole staff was incredible, they made me feel like I was a queen on my wedding day. They made sure I was comfortable the entire time and taken care of. Planning of the wedding, everyone was prompt to respond, very informative and helpful. I would pick the Grands over and over for my special day. If you were looking for a sign... this is it.
Vendor response 01/06/2023
Thank you so much Desiree!! It was amazing working with you both to help celebrate! Best w...
ishes from us all here at The Grands!
Rose F
5.0
12/29/2022
Highly recommend The Grands. From the first visit to after the wedding they made the planning easy! The professionalism was beyond expectation! The food...OMG... what else can I say? We still hear how awesome it was!
Vendor response 12/29/2022
Thanks Rose!! It was great working with you both to make your dream day come true!! Our Ch...
ef also send a personal thank you for the compliments on the food!
Hailey S
5.0
12/18/2022
The Grands at Mulligans was the absolute PERFECT wedding venue. Everything from the venue to the outdoor ceremony space was beautiful. The best part of this venue is the staff. From the moment we toured, to booking the venue, to the food tasting to the big day -- the staff were so kind and extremely helpful. I had ZERO stress on my big day because the Grands staff was on top of literally everything. It was so nice to have everything donee through the grands (food, entertainment, etc.) as this made wedding planning and communication so easy.
The food at the grands was amazing. We heard from several guests that it was the best wedding meal that they have ever had.
The reception was incredible. The grands provides you with a DJ and meets with you ahead of time to plan music you want and don't want - we have also been told by multiple guests that our dance was the most fun wedding dance they have ever been to and I have to give credit to the grands entertainment!
Vendor response 12/21/2022
Thank you so much Hailey!! It was so awesome working with you and Tony. Wishing you both t...
he best!!
Erin R
5.0
11/08/2022
We live out of state and had our wedding back in MN since we're both from there. We wanted a vendor that took care of practically EVERYTHING and The Grands definitely does. They were super easy to work with and made the day go by very smoothly. All the people that we worked with were very easy to work with as well.
Vendor response 11/09/2022
Thanks Erin!! It was our pleasure working with you and Jacob to celebrate your Big Day! Be...
st wishes from The Grands Family!
Elise W
4.0
10/07/2022
The Grands was a wonderful place for our wedding. The staff are very friendly and the day went perfectly and smoothly. The location and scenery are beautiful. Highly recommend this wedding venue. We had DJ Blakk and he made the night one we will never forget! The bartenders called people by name and the servers were all friendly. The day of wedding coordinator made sure everything went smoothly and answered any questions I had. We also appreciate Joe for answering all our questions and checking in. The only downside was they recommended me to KD Customs LLC (Kenzie DeSmet) where our invitations were wrong and I had to repurchase new ones, the robes were torn, and products were incorrect. I had to rebuy most of the wedding products and did not receive a refund. Besides that, we love the Grands at Mulligans and received many compliments from friends and family about how nice the venue and location was. Thank you for a wonderful wedding experience.
Vendor response 11/09/2022
Thanks Elise! It was so much fun to help celebrate you and Daniel. Best wishes from all of...
us here at The Grands!
Courtney B
5.0
9/14/2022
My husband and I had a really great experience with the Grands at Mulligans for our wedding. From our first tour, Joe was so welcoming and friendly, never pushy. I emailed Mel probably once a month, if not more, leading up to our wedding with a laundry list of questions and she always answered them quickly, usually same day. We met one of their in-house DJs, DJ Blakk, at our food tasting and instantly knew we wanted him at our wedding. He kept the dance floor packed all night long and really read the room on what kind of music to play! Alyssa and Joe were absolutely amazing the day of our wedding too- they were so organized and everything was in place! We hired day of coordinators but they were not needed with how much the Grands took care of absolutely everything. We also found the Grands to be very affordable compared to other venues in the cities. Every fee was transparent and we didn't end up being charged any fee we didn't know about up front. We had a Friday wedding (which I highly recommend!) so we saved even more money and we were able to get in the day before to decorate. The shuttle to the hotels was also fantastic and took multiple trips to get all of our (drunk) guests home safety. We highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for their big day!
Vendor response 09/14/2022
Thanks for the review Courtney!! It was our pleasure! It was truly amazing working with yo...
u both and your families. We still are looking forward to those final pictures (the sneak peaks were amazing!)
Cody W
5.0
9/12/2022
Very professional and knowledgeable staff! They do a fantastic job and are there for you every step of the way! Great communication and really help with the wedding process if you have questions, and help the wedding day flow smoothly!!!
Vendor response 09/14/2022
Thanks for the review Cody!! We're so happy we could help celebrate your big day with you!
Camille R
5.0
8/22/2022
This is a great venue to have a wedding at. The staff is very accommodating and very good at communicating and staying in contact with you. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking to have a wedding in the future. It's a beautiful space, great food and DJs and they make it easy for you by taking care of a lot things on a typical wedding to do list i.e. food, cake, music, ceremony, linens, decor and so much more!
Vendor response 08/23/2022
Thanks Camille! We loved having you all in house and being able to help you all celebrate ...
your Big Day!! Best Wishes from the Grands Family!
JaDyn O
5.0
8/16/2022
We couldn’t have found a more perfect place to get married! This place is not only beautiful but they made our wedding day so incredibly easy! 10/10 recommend!
Vendor response 08/21/2022
Thanks JaDyn! It was amazing to get to know you and Jarod through the process and help mak...
e your Big Day come true! Best Wishes from all of us at The Grands!
Elizabeth O
5.0
7/22/2022
Years back I attended a wedding at The Grands and from then on I knew I wanted my wedding there! Being able to book the ceremony, DJ, food, décor, and coordinator all in one place was stress free! Joe and Mel we're amazing and helped me through the whole process. And Larry made sure all of my DJ requests were there and ready! The "cloud dance" is an absolute MUST! It sets your first dance apart from every other one you've seen! They have an on site day of coordinator who helped us so much that day! She made sure everyone was in their spot and timing was perfect. She even brought us through the kitchen when I needed to be out of sight from guests that were arriving early. The price is actually so good for how much you get. It seems like it adds up quickly but knowing I only had to deal with a couple vendors because The Grands does so much was a huge weight lifted. The food is absolutely perfect! We had the Boursin Chicken and it was mouth watering (which is hard to do when its wedding chicken). And the torte cake is beyond expectations! We requested both the chocolate and raspberry flavors and everyone loved them. They also let me have my pup on the day of (outside) and we requested to get into the building an hour earlier and they were able to accommodate us for a small fee.
My one regret is that I should have hired a clean up crew. I felt a bit overwhelmed when I realized the "getting ready area" had to be cleaned up before the first dance. Our families had to get up before dessert and had zero time to truly mingle with extended family and friends. And that goes along with needing everything out the night of. I totally understand why but it just isn't ideal when your trying to have fun. Everyone is just grabbing a box, or décor and throwing it in a truck without any order. Again, just another time where your feeling more stressed than you need to. All in all, our day was beyond perfect. We had mimosas and beer the morning of and the staff is so friendly and straight to business. When you need something they got you! The bartending staff is quick and efficient and we didn't end up with an astronomical bill at the end of the night because they knew what they were doing! Just a huge thumbs up for The Grands at Mulligans!
Vendor response 07/27/2022
Hey Lizzy! Thank you so much for your kind words. We had so much fun and were honored to h...
elp you two celebrate your big day! Best wishes to both of you and Congratulations again!
Bethany P
5.0
7/02/2022
Couldn’t have made my day without the lovely staff! Everything went perfectly with special thanks to them.
Vendor response 07/05/2022
Thanks Bethany, it's was our pleasure to make your big day come to life! Best wishes to yo...
u two!!
Morgan Z
5.0
6/01/2022
From the day we took our tour of Mulligans, Joe and I could see ourselves having our reception at The Grands. We loved being able to select from a variety of amenities, if they didn't have something they found a way to make it happen for us. We dealt with one person at one location, we didn't have to worry about all of our vendors showing up day of. They had it ALL. All of the staff went above and beyond to help our day go so smoothly. Emails were responded to promptly, professional and experienced service was demonstrated from start to finish. It was easy to trust our day would run smoothly with their team in place. Many family and friends have chosen this venue time and time again, and we are so lucky to have had the opportunity to do the same. Thank you, THANK YOU.
The flexibility to work with anyone's budget is AMAZING, they help you find what works for you and your vision.
Vendor response 06/02/2022
Thank You Morgan & Joe!! It was an absolute pleasure from the tour, all the way up to Big ...
Day! It's always a special feeling for us when a couple becomes not just a "client" but a friend and part of The Grands Family!! Best Wishes to you and Joe
Anna M
5.0
5/23/2022
We absolutely LOVED The Grands for our wedding ceremony and reception venue. Working with them could not have been any easier. There was not a single time in the entire planning process I wasn’t happy. It was the most stress free experience and I wouldn’t change a thing. We had to postpone during covid and they were incredibly responsive and helpful. All of our guests claimed how friendly the entire staff were the whole night. I’d recommend The Grands a million times if I could.
Vendor response 05/24/2022
Thank You Anna!! It was our absolute pleasure to help make your big day come to life! We l...
oved making every step of the way easy so you could focus on taking it all in. Best Wishes from the Grands Team!
Brittany H
5.0
5/07/2022
Gorgeous venue, amazing food (including cake) and phenomenal staff! The Grands took the stress out of planning our wedding. If you are looking for an all in one venue, looking no further! No vendor concerns here with their in house chef, entertainment, event coordinator and day of coordinator. Our wedding day went so smooth that we didn't have single concern or worry!
Vendor response 05/08/2022
Hey Brittany, thanks for the kind words it was an absolute pleasure being able to help pla...
n you big day for you. We're so lucky to have couples like you join the Grands Family. Best wishes and congratulations again!!
Samantha B
5.0
5/05/2022
We loved getting married here!! It was an amazing venue! We rented the whole building and was very nice because we could use the facility throughout the day. The staff were very accommodating, knowledgable, and helpful. They responded with promptness and you could definitely tell that weddings and events are what they do best. The food was yummy, had a wide variety of options for us to choose from. The DJ was awesome and kept everyone dancing all night long. The bar was staffed amazing and no-one spent too long waiting for a drink.
Vendor response 05/08/2022
Hey Samantha! Thanks again for choosing the Grands! It was so much fun celebrating with yo...
u two and your amazing friends and family. Best wishes and love to you and Wilson for many years to come!
Tianna P
5.0
9/06/2021
This venue was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! The Grands is a one-stop shop for all of your wedding needs! The Grands staff were the most professional and easy to reach people! Mel and Joe were two people who were integral for our day; Mel always answered my emailed questions within 24 hours of sending them, and Joe helped us coordinate our whole day and helped us prepare for our ceremony and reception. The venue itself offers areas for ceremony and reception and has a bridal suites and a grooms room to make getting ready for the day a breeze. This spacious venue allows you to fit all of your wedding guests comfortably in the venue and be able to move around with ease. And the food? OH MY GOSH, not to toot my own horn but our wedding food was some of the best I’ve had- prepared in house by the Grands chef. We were nervous knowing that 2 weddings were happening on the same day at this venue but the day of we could not even tell there was a whole other wedding there as we never saw or heard them! We are so happy we chose the Grands!
The only downsides are the amenities minimum as this was an extra cost that we would not have invested in if it was optional and not being able to rehearse at the venue the night before as a wedding is usually happening (this wasn’t a big deal to us but could impact someone else choosing the Grands)
Overall we are so happy we chose the Grands and without the venue and the staff we would not have had the stress free day we had. Will definitely rebook for a vow renewal! 😉
Sonia I
5.0
6/09/2021
The Grands did such an amazing job with our wedding on the 4th in the Ballroom, they went above and beyond expectations, everything flowed smoothly, communication was always there, they were very understanding with planning around Covid, dinner went smoothly, and the DJ was AMAZING. He handled the crazy bridesmaid I had so well, shout out to DJ Black! The food was fantastic and Joe, Mel, & Eric were so easy, accommodating, and nice to work with! Check them out!
Vendor response 06/23/2021
Thanks for the kind words Sonia! It was our absolute pleasure to have you and Devon tie th...
e knot here at The Grands! Congratulations again and Best Wishes from the team here at The Grands!
Beri E
5.0
6/08/2021
I cannot say enough things about this venue! Everyone made it sound like planning a wedding is super stressful and although it can be, it didn’t feel that way with them! They took care of everything and all the guests had great things to say about them! I’m so thankful for everyone there! Especially Joe, who was the one who helped with everything since day 1! He responded quickly whenever I reached out to him. If you’re thinking about having your wedding here, do it! You won’t regret it. Thank you to all the staff for making our wedding day so special and stress free!
Vendor response 06/23/2021
Thanks for the kind words Beri! We can't say enough how much fun we had with your amazing ...
family and friends. Congratulations to you and Austin! Best Wishes from The Grands Team!!
Maggie M
5.0
11/20/2020
The staff at The Grands are amazing! Plus the venue, inside and out, is gorgeous! And it’s location is great! I had my reception on the Lodge side, and I couldn’t picture a more perfect venue for myself and my husband. Every detail was tailored to how I wanted it. The venue is inclusive which helped me so much as I live out of state, but wanted my wedding close to home. I highly recommend The Grands!
Paige E
5.0
12/28/2019
The Grands deserves beyond 5 stars!! So so incredible, I cannot begin to describe how amazing our experience with them was. We wanted a different venue and the Ballroom was absolutely gorgeous (perfect blend of modern, fancy, and tustic)!! They were on top of absolutely every detail from the tour through the end of the wedding reception. Eric was amazing proving details about everything the Grands would do in the tour and Clare helped us navigate every question and detail through the planning process. They acted like a wedding planner asking questions and making suggestions for things I hadn't thought of or had no direction on. They have a lot of experience and they use that to make your life as easy as possible in planning! The day of our event coordinator was very helpful and all the bar and wait staff were extremely professional and detailed. The food was AMAZING!! We missed our food tasting during to weather so we chose blindly and I couldn't believe how delicious it was - we wish we could order from them for take out because it was so good (and many of our guests are still raving about it 5 months later)!! The DJ is by far the BEST DJ I've ever seen at a wedding, I was truly blown away!! He was so hilarious and personable, which was fun to work with. He also was really skilled at reading the crowd and playing awesome music to keep the vibe going. We had SO much fun at our dance and had many people comment on how awesome our DJ was. Our wedding at the Grands was like an actual fairytale, it was so beautiful and perfect!! I wish I knew more people getting married so I could tell them to go to the Grands!!
Melanie J
5.0
11/22/2019
Where to Start! We had our wedding at The Grands at Mulligans back in July. We were blown away with how helpful, friendly and alert their staff was. We have been to The Grands multiple times for other weddings and there as a guest of weddings you could just tell how everything flowed wonderfully and how above and beyond the staff are and not to mention how beautiful the venue was. Right there we knew in the future we wanted our big special day to be at The Grands. Our wedding day went perfectly as planned. On schedule, well organized and how could we forget to mention the Amazing food!! The best thing about the Grands is they give you options for everything and you cannot go wrong with anything you chose from food to Dj, they really do make your days leading up to the big day stress free and easy! As I mentioned before ALL their staff are amazing!! We cannot say enough how Easy, Beautiful and Perfect our day was at The Grands. Thank you to the Amazing staff (Day of coordinator, Management, DJ, Bartenders/wait staff /kitchen and Back-office!!!) you guys really went above and beyond and was a GREAT TIME!!
McKenzie M
5.0
11/03/2019
WOW!! The Grands helped us to create the "party of the summer" as many of our friends said. The staff was so easy to work with from ordering our food, amenities, and setting up the day of the wedding. It was so easy to get in contact with everyone and we felt really cared for throughout the entire experience. The staff helped to make the planning easy for us and did phone consultation because we live in the Cities and could not always make it up there! The Grands helped us to create the perfect day, down to every detail. The food is SOOO amazing! And the cake is just as good! DJ Blakk always has a great song to play to keep everyone on the dance floor! He checked-in periodically to make sure everything music related was happening the way we wanted! He was very entertaining!
We highly recommend The Grands to anyone who wants to have a fantastic wedding in a beautiful place.
Amanda B
5.0
10/26/2019
We got married on May 11th in the Grand Ballroom. Working with The Grands was AMAZING from start to finish! Their staff was incredibly helpful throughout the planning process. They went above and beyond to make the day run smoothly! They answered emails quickly. They helped create a timeline for the reception and offered lots of suggestions to make our day unique and fit our vision. On our wedding day, the staff were attentive, polite, and organized. They were fantastic about checking in with us and making sure that things were going smoothly and to see if we needed anything. It was such a relief to know that they had it under control! The venue is gorgeous, the food is delicious, and everything went smoothly. I would highly recommend The Grands for your special day!
Bethany R
5.0
10/18/2019
I just recently had my wedding at The Grands at Mulligans. This place exceeded my expectations. The planning process was very smooth. They walk you through your entire day to customize everything (decor, lighting, music, etc.) to fit your vision. We had our ceremony on site and I loved the convenience of this. The DJ was present for the ceremony as well and timed all of my music how I requested. The food was EXCELLENT (would highly recommend the parmesan chicken!...and the CAKE mmmm). The DJ was great at the dance as well and kept the dance floor full the entire night! We had a ton of positive comments regarding the DJ. The biggest thing that stuck out to me was when my parents commented on not having to help with ANYTHING and how glad they were to enjoy the evening with family and friends. At The Grands they do everything for you. They have a staff member that coordinates everything and keeps you on time according to the pre-planned schedule. The day was amazing, the venue was fantastic, and the staff was super friendly. Would HIGHLY recommend this venue to anyone.
Michelle S
5.0
10/17/2019
If I could give them more than 5 stars I totally would! The Grands is amazing! We got married on August 16th and it was the best day ever. From the start of the planning process to the big day, EVERY single person we were in contact with at The Grands was great! When we first connected with Eric to set up a time to look at the venue I knew this was the place I wanted to get married. Eric was super personable and helpful, it helped calm my nerves, and not to mention how beautiful the venue is! Clare (planning coordinator) is AMAZING- she would answer my emails so fast and never made me feel like a bother with all my questions. Larry (DJ) was super easy to deal with for music for both ceremony and reception and put on an amazing dance party the night of (even after I forgot to save all our music choices) He knew exactly what to play to keep people dancing! Joe- my day of coordinator provided from The Grands was a life saver! No matter the the situation he always had a smile on his face and made the day less stressful! THANK YOU! I can't thank The Grands enough for such an amazing day. The venue is absolutely beautiful! Food was AMAZING! (Julie your team rocked!) Highly recommended! You won't be disappointed!
Vendor response 10/17/2019
Oh Michelle - How are we two months out from your Special Day already!? Both you and Natha...
n were so great to work with! If you need anything in the future, don't hesitate to call! Congratulations again, wishing you many happy years together!
Kellie B
5.0
10/17/2019
This venue was beautiful and very accommodating! They were quick to answer email questions willing to work with us and guests loved the food and cake! The dj was awesome and the fact that it was all inclusive was nice for the planning process. The staff did great all night setting up ripping down and taking care of anything that came up! Highly recommend for a cozy beautiful cabin feel wedding!
Vendor response 10/17/2019
Kellie - Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It was great working with you, and...
your lovely families! Please let us know if you need anything in the future :)
-Clare & The Grands Management