4.9
Praised by couples for:
Amenities
Helpful staff
Quality catering
Greysolon by Black Woods
Holds ceremonies and receptions
The Staff here is wonderful and the Moorish room was amazing for our intimate wedding! Kaylsta made us feel like family! They can definitely make your dream wedding happen! And the food is delicious! The amount of detail the chef puts into the dish is incredible.
Jordan J.
5.0
I would recommend this venue to anyone! The team is excellent to work with. They are super helpful and were very responsive to any questions I had. They truly have a talent with making you feel like the most important person that day. I could feel their passion for what they do from the first phone call. The venue is absolutely stunning and so unique. It is well maintained and lovely. The food and drinks were great as well and they were very sensitive and attentive to my allergies. I had 0 issues on my wedding day and I am confident if there would have been a concern it would have been dealt with smoothly and immediately. The Greysolon team truly made my dream wedding come true.
Alyssa N.
5.0
Jax Eisenmann
DIRECTOR OF SALES
AWARD WINNER (11X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Greysolon by Black Woods is an elegant wedding venue located in Duluth, MN.
Step into a time when opulence meant ornate chandeliers, mahogany walls, and hand-painted ceilings. Built in 1925 as the Hotel Duluth, it was widely acclaimed as one of the finest hotels on the continent. Today, Black Woods has restored Greysolon Plaza to its original splendor, making it a memorable wedding reception and event space.
Greysolon by Black Woods, located along the Minnesota shore of Lake Superior in Downtown Duluth, provides a romantic ambiance for any event. With a variety of spaces to choose from, Greysolon offers the ideal space for events from 10-350 guests. The Ballroom, located on the second floor, features exquisite details, such as hand-painted ceilings and magnificent chandeliers. Wedding parties can enjoy private rooms to comfortably get ready in the natural light of the floor length windows the morning of your wedding. This historic ballroom has been beautifully restored to create a unique venue for weddings, corporate events, fundraisers, and special events in Duluth.
The Moorish Room, perfect for weddings of 10 -200 guests, also offers a unique historic ambiance within your budget. Start your special day off in luxury with our newly added Moorish Chambers located directly off the Plaza – a dedicated area for your wedding party featuring a spacious and exceptionally decorated dressing lounge, adjacent private bathroom, multiple oversized mirrors, and elegant furnishings. It is a space that you never thought existed in Duluth, but it truly does! The majestic Moorish Room will sweep your guests off their feet and back in time.
With a variety of rooms, we can host intimate dinner parties or large-scale weddings. Our on-site catering and white glove service add to the experience, with options for both the elegant eater and the price-conscious plate. It truly is metropolitan sophistication within your budget.
What You'll Love About Greysolon by Black Woods
Greysolon by Black Woods is highly recommended by couples who have previously hosted their nuptial celebrations there. The team is highlighted as being professional, flexible, and attentive, catering to clients' needs as well as their visions. Check out their reviews for an idea of the kind of unforgettable wedding you can throw at this venue.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Commitment Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Beach
Waterfront
Historic Venue
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Destination Weddings
Food & Catering
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
11-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2022.2021.2020.+8 more.
Best of Weddings
The Knot independently assesses vendors for this award—it’s never self-reported. We base it on firsthand experiences from real couples and guests, and they must have a 4.5-star average across 7+ reviews in the qualifying year.
Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
Join couples who chose award-winning vendors for their wedding
Meet the team
Jax Eisenmann
Director of Sales
I began working for the Black Woods Group in 1993. Before my sales position at Greysolon by Black Woods, I was the Sales Coordinator for Black Woods Event Center and Black Woods Group Catering. My expertise in wedding planning is beyond just the years I have been in this business, it's in my heart and soul - I know I've planned over 1,000 weddings!!
If you are looking for the expert knowledge, a true friend in planning, and a leader in making the planning process easy - I know I can help you! It would be an honor to get to know you and be a part of your very special day.
Reviews
4.9
out of 5.0163 reviews
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Jordan J
5.0
The Staff here is wonderful and the Moorish room was amazing for our intimate wedding! Kaylsta made us feel like family! They can definitely make your dream wedding happen! And the...
food is delicious! The amount of detail the chef puts into the dish is incredible.
Alyssa N
5.0
I would recommend this venue to anyone! The team is excellent to work with. They are super helpful and were very responsive to any questions I had. They truly have a talent with ma...
king you feel like the most important person that day. I could feel their passion for what they do from the first phone call. The venue is absolutely stunning and so unique. It is well maintained and lovely. The food and drinks were great as well and they were very sensitive and attentive to my allergies. I had 0 issues on my wedding day and I am confident if there would have been a concern it would have been dealt with smoothly and immediately. The Greysolon team truly made my dream wedding come true.
Any questions?
Lisa A
5.0
We had our wedding in the Moorish room. From our first contact to our last they were highly responsive, professional, and went above and beyond to make our day the magical day tha...
t it was! We received raves reviews from all our guests on the food - it was truly delicious! I can't think how they could have made this a better experience for us, including helping us with a few logistical wedding "surprises" for our wedding guests!
Maddie J
5.0
We loved Greysolon!!! They were so communicative and so helpful throughout the entire wedding planning process!! We were so excited for a big day, because so often when we told fri...
ends and family where our reception was going to be, the first thing that people who were familiar with the venue said was “Oh my goodness! I’ve been to a wedding there! It was so beautiful and the food was so good!”. On the day of they made sure the day went off without a hitch! Due to classic wedding day chaos, our schedule was just a little off and Greysolon was so flexible and wonderful. The space was gorgeous (our wedding photos look straight out of a movie!) and everyone who was working was so kind and helpful. We received so so so many compliments on the food, and how beautiful the ballroom was. I would come back again and again. Also if you can, get the Lavender martini!!! Best signature drink ever!!!
Stephanie O
5.0
Greysolon Ballroom and its staff are absolutely amazing. We were exploring Duluth as a wedding ceremony and venue option and came across Greysolon. Korah was absolutely fabulous at...
answering any and all questions, working on adjusting her schedule to allow us to tour on a Saturday, supported our efforts in customizing their GREAT wedding package to meet our needs, and more. The ballroom itself is stunning and is such a unique place to hold an event, and the food from the Blackwoods group is absolutely delicious. THANK YOU!
Dan B
5.0
We just recently got married here at the Greysolon and had the best experience we could've asked for! Every staff member truly enjoys wanting to be there to ensure every guest was ...
accomodated. Also the team was so helpful in remaining flexible for all changes to make sure we have the dream wedding that we always wanted. Lastly, the venue itself is so stunning and ornate and we couldn't have asked for a better looking venue! So grateful for this entire experience!
Emily M
5.0
Thank you for making our wedding day so perfect! We originally worked with Jax to officially book our wedding, then Kalysta helped us plan every detail to make sure it was perfect....
She asked so many great questions and was accommodating! Our day-of day manager was David. He was available all day for any questions and I often saw him walking around making sure everything was running smoothly. He checked in often to see how we were doing. Our night manager was Casey. He was there from dinner through the end of the night. Just like David, he always checked in and was so helpful! We even met with him the next day to grab stuff we left there. Overall a wonderful experience! Anyone looking for a Duluth wedding venue, this is THE ONE to choose!
Katie S
5.0
This venue is drop dead gorgeous and the staff are absolutely amazing! We had a masquerade ball reception and the venue has a perfect vintage 30s feel to it! It is SO incredibly be...
autiful! All the staff from the managers, especially Casey and David, to the coordinators, Jax and Kalysta, to the amazing kitchen staff who made the best food we’ve ever tasted! They were all very friendly, kind, they worked with us to make our day perfect and understood our needs perfectly! We couldn’t have asked for a better place to make our day perfect! Thank you all so very very much!! ♥️
Elizabeth C
5.0
They do not have enough space here to say all the wonderful things about this venue! Jaxs and all the employees of Greysolon were so helpful from day 1 to wedding day. The food was...
also wonderful! I would highly recommend the champagne chicken, with mashed potatoes! It was some of the best wedding food I have had!
Emily B
5.0
I had an absolutely WONDERFUL experience hosting my wedding celebration at Greysolon! The ballroom, west wing lounge (bar area), and getting ready room are stunning. My guests love...
d the opportunity to celebrate in such an elegant, historic space.
The staff at Greysolon made wedding planning (even during a pandemic!) as fun and stress-free as possible. They were very flexible and willing to find great solutions with us when we had to change plans due to the pandemic (our original date was 10/10/2020). We are so, so grateful for their support during that crazy time. I always felt extremely well taken care of by Korah, Kalysta, Jax, and our night-of manager Casey. These folks truly could not be more kind, patient, detail-oriented, attentive, reliable, and fun to work with! They know SO much about the wedding industry, and they were always willing to provide recommendations and wedding planning tips. I did not feel the need to have a wedding planner or a day-of wedding coordinator because the staff at Greysolon took such great care of us -- the whole day went seamlessly! Thank you, Greysolon crew!!!
Evan M
5.0
Greysolon is the most beautiful place in Duluth to have your wedding reception. They have incredible staff that want nothing more than for you to have the best day of your life, an...
d they go the extra mile to achieve it. My bride and I just had our reception with Greysolon and the food was exquisite, the attendants were the nicest possible people, and everything was set up wonderfully from the cocktail lounge to the reception hall in such a classy way but at a reasonable price. It was the night of our lives - seriously, give them a call.
Amanda F
5.0
We loved working with the staff and especially Korah at Greysolon! We started our wedding planning and reserved our date after we fell in love with the ballroom at a wedding open h...
ouse Greysolon was hosting in 2019. Korah worked with us along the way and was always prompt with answering questions and requests we had. We loved having our wedding in the ballroom as it is timeless and such a beautiful venue. We got so many compliments of how beautiful the venue was and how much everyone enjoyed their food!
MACY S
5.0
Where do I begin! Greysolon & the entire team made my entire wedding experience truly magical! Responded to my every question/need, incredibly professional & made the entire planni...
ng process easy breezy! Jax, Kalysta, Casey.. and so many others THANK YOU! You made all my wedding dreams come true & so much more! <3
Angel G
5.0
My fiancé and I took the trip to Duluth to view Greysolon as a possible venue option for our wedding and immediately fell in love with the ballroom. We worked with Jax who really u...
nderstood our love for the ballroom and helped us to make that space work with our wedding size of 80 guests. Then we worked with Korah who helped us actually plan our wedding. If you don’t know where to start when it comes to planning your wedding, Greysolon staff helps you every step of the way! On our wedding day, we had Casey as our day of coordinator and he was absolutely amazing. He worked with my attendant to set decore up and make our wedding day a dream. Greysolon is an amazing venue and I enjoyed working with them!
Response from Greysolon by Black Woods
Angel- you are what dreams are made of! Thank you for being with us!
-Jax, Korah, Casey, ...
and the Greysolon Team
Chad and Michelle P
5.0
We had our daughters wedding at Greysolon on 5/21/21 and it was an absolutely amazing day! My daughter and her fiance made the difficult decision to postpone their wedding due to C...
OVID-19 from 6/26/20 to 5/21/21 and we can tell you that it was worth the wait! Our guests were all so completely happy for Mikayla and Jake and were completely in awe of The Ballroom at Greysolon! The food was amazing and it was served quickly! It was a hot day and they kept the space at a comfortable temp, which everyone appreciated. The bartenders were awesome and cordial. We were so happy that they set up a second bar upstairs to get everyone their drinks quickly and efficiently. We were also very impressed with the table centerpieces and how beautiful everything looked. They transformed the ballroom from the ceremony space to the dining space to dance floor very quickly too!
Jax and Korah helped us navigate through all of the difficult regulation changes for weddings starting last May when we decided to postpone. Even though the decision was painful, it was definitely the right decision for us. We were so happy we could have a larger wedding and have many of our family and friends present. What an amazing and awesome day! It still brings tears to my eyes when I think what a magical day our daughter and son-in-law had at Greysolon. Many guests said it was the best wedding that they had ever been to and we agree!
Jax and Korah are very kind and humble and they made the experience wonderful for all of us! We would definitely recommend this venue to anyone looking to host a wedding in Duluth!
Response from Greysolon by Black Woods
Dear Michelle, your family is official part of our family- thank you for sticking with us ...
during the whole process, we couldn't do what we do without you!
-Jax, Korah and the Greysolon Team
Katie B
5.0
I can’t say enough praise about Jax and the Greysolon team. We ended up finding Greysolon after our initial venue was no longer able to accommodate our wedding due to Covid, and I ...
truly believe we ended up right where we were supposed to be from the start. Jax was there every step of the way for us helping us to navigate the ever changing Covid guidelines along with the regular endless details of wedding planning. Jax made me feel constantly supported and despite the added Covid complications, still made planning our day and the execution of our day feel so special. The Greysolon team cares so deeply for each couple they work with and work tirelessly to make their vision come to life. After working so closely with Jax, I will honestly miss our planning phone calls! The service you get at Greysolon is not just a venue, it is a team of people who are there for you and more than willing to help with each step along the way. There was never a missed phone call or email. They had plan A-Z ready to go. They worked with all our vendors, making day of coordination one less thing I needed to worry about. They are eager to accommodate or adjust as needed (including multiple changes, just to end up back at the original plan). These are your people! The venue itself is stunning and provides an elegant, charming, and bright space full of architectural detail as a canvas. You hardly need any decor as the ballroom is a vision in itself. The bridal suite and men’s lounge area are both comfortable and ambient spaces for your wedding parties to get ready before showtime. This beautiful and historic building has many opportunities (inside and out!) for a multitude of photo backdrops for all your portrait, ceremony, and first look needs. Oh and the food was DELICIOUS! I can’t say enough positive things about this venue. I hope every bride and groom get the service, beauty, and intimacy that is a standard at Greysolon.
Response from Greysolon by Black Woods
Dear Katie, we couldn't appreciate you more- thank you for putting your faith in and suppo...
rting us!
-Jax and the Greysolon Team
Jacques L
5.0
11/10.
Having known and worked with Jax, Kalysta, Korah and the team for many years they are a group that truly cares. From the moment you meet them they will make you feel spec...
ial and comfortable with your wedding planning.
Their venue is also absolutely gorgeous! The Moorish room that we booked is especially intimate and fun for the ~100-150 range of guests. I also love their chicken meal for the catering.
I can truly recommend the Greysolon for your wedding day!
Response from Greysolon by Black Woods
We'll remember you forever, Jacques! Thank you for being good humans, the best kind.
-Jax...
, Kalysta, and Korah
Joan D
5.0
Although we had to change our daughter's wedding venue due to COVID, I wanted to share how sad we were to not be able to complete our plans with Kalysta and Greysolon. We both so ...
appreciated and loved working with her. She is extremely customer service oriented and truly a joy to work with. Greysolon would have been an absolutely beautiful place to have the wedding and reception. They are extremely professional and the venue is absolutely beautiful.
Response from Greysolon by Black Woods
Dear Joan,
We loved planning with you!! Thank you so much for the most kind words. It w...
as a true honor to help and get to know you and your family. We're so glad that Black Woods could still be a part of the day with catering to your new venue too. Best wishes to your beautiful family.
-Kalysta and the Greysolon Team
Sasha W
5.0
Covid prevented us from having our day as planned at Greysolon but WOW did they still do everything in their power to make our day special! I wouldn’t hesitate to ever work with th...
em again and will forever recommend my friends to book with them. Jax makes you feel like royalty from the first meeting and Korah was a dream to work with start to finish! So kind, compassionate and accommodating during uncertain times in the world. We truly couldn’t ask for more from a wedding venue!
Response from Greysolon by Black Woods
Sasha, thank you so much for these kind words, we appreciate you immensely!
-Jax, Korah an...
d the Greysolon Team.
Mandi C
5.0
Jax, Korah and all the staff were absolutely amazing to work with! I had a hard time trying to delegate tasks the day of our wedding because they had everything handled! The commun...
ication throughout the planning process was impeccable and every person that I talked to was sweeter than sugar. The Greysolon staff made our wedding perfect and stress free. I could not have asked for a better team to work with!! It is such a beautiful venue and all our guests were in awe of everything from the architectural details down to the smallest of details in the decor package that they set up. It was simply incredible. I highly recommend Greysolon!!!!
Response from Greysolon by Black Woods
Mandi, thank you so much for being with us and for your kind words! It was wonderful to w...
ork with you!
-Jax, Korah and the Greysolon Team
Kate C
5.0
Kalysta & team - I cant even begin to thank you enough for the most perfect day of our lives. Our wedding in Feb 2020 was absolutely amazing and we are soooo lucky that we got to h...
ave it Greysolon. It was the most fun, easiest day ever for us and we wouldnt have wanted it anywhere else! We have gotten a million compliments on the venue and food and overall one of the best weddings! I would 10000% recommend this place to anyone interested. We have the best day ever to look back on, thanks to you guys and your venue. Forever will hold a special place in my heart!
- Kate & Mike
Response from Greysolon by Black Woods
Dear Kate & Mike,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We have made sure to share with...
the entire team. We have gotten a million compliments on what a stunning couple you were and how beautiful the ballroom was in black and white! We HAD to feature your photos in our gallery!
It was so fun planning with you and we were honored to be a part of your best day ever! Thank you for choosing us to be a part of your story.
Cheers to a beautiful life together,
-Kalysta and Greysolon Team
Tiffany M
5.0
Greysolon had always been my venue even before I knew I was getting married I just knew that I wanted it to be in that space. We started planning our wedding quite a while ago and ...
life happened, we changed our date multiple times we even changed the space a few different times as well but the one thing I can say is that the entire team and greysolon was there by our side every single step of the way! Every change every decision was ours and it didn’t feel forced at all Jax and korah supported us with every decision we made! The ceremony and reception were everything we had imagined and more. The food was amazing we did the champagne chicken buffet and I highly recommend that option ! We also went with the decor package and that was the best decision we made the pieces were made for the space, it also helped us with not having to worry about decorating and just enjoy our day and we most definitely did! I can’t say enough about the amazing people who work at greysolon but they are definitely more like family than someone who we completed a transaction with. We can’t wait to renew our vows here in the future!
Response from Greysolon by Black Woods
Oh Tiffany, you truly are part of the family. Thank you again for being with us!
-Jax, Ko...
rah and the Greysolon Team
Jessica J
5.0
Fantastic staff, fantastic venue, fantastic day. If you have no idea what you are doing planning a wedding, this is the go-to place. Informative questions and helpful steps. They ...
were everything we needed them to be and we truly had the time and space to be a couple on our wedding day, not at all worried about details. Bravo! Korah and her staff - wow! All around, marvelous and magical day.
Response from Greysolon by Black Woods
Jessica & Paul- we miss you already! An absolutely beautiful celebration in the Moorish R...
oom- Thank you again and again for being a part of Greysolon. You two make the world a better place and we are so honored.
-Korah and the Greysolon Family
Amanda J
5.0
We got married on November 9th and we can not say enough great things about the Greysolon. We planned our entire wedding out of Canada and Korah made the process seamless!! She w...
as accommodating, efficient, and a pleasure to work with. We had a plaza wedding with the ceremony/reception being in the ballroom with a cocktail hour downstairs in the Moorish room. Not only is the venue breathtakingly gorgeous but, the event staff was phenomenal. Everything was on time, the drinks were tasty, & the food was delicious. 110% would recommend this venue to anyone planning an event.
Response from Greysolon by Black Woods
Oh Amanda and Lucas, we just loved having you and your families with us! Thank you so much...
for your words and for being with Greysolon- your wedding was just beautiful. We wish the two of you all the best!
-Korah and the Greysolon Family
Morgan I
5.0
We got married in the ballroom at Greysolon on 9/14/19 and couldn't be happier about our venue decision. First of all, the space is breathtakingly beautiful. There's character arou...
nd every corner and made decorating simple. The Greysolon staff has to be the best out there. Korah was our point of contact from the get go and made things easy and enjoyable for us. She's responsive, cheery and extremely helpful. Korah made the planning easy. Food at the venue is just fabulous - we got all kinds of compliments on it. I am convinced this is the best wedding location in Minnesota. You have our love and thanks, Greysolon!
Response from Greysolon by Black Woods
Morgan, you were such a joy to work with! We just love that your friends and family celeb...
rated you and Jake under the chandeliers of Greysolon- thank you again and again. All of our best wishes for you! -Korah & the Greysolon Family
Lucas S
5.0
If there is a more perfect location for a wedding I have yet to see it. Every - single - moment of every interaction with literally every member of the team was simply put perfect....
The entire team is composed of the most professional and down to earth people that you could hope to encounter.
It was the privilege of our lives to have our wedding in your venue. Every detail was amazing and perfect. Should anyone happen to read this and be wondering if the venue is right for you I encourage you to call. I can say with certainty that it wont matter who answers. Greysolon is a place that you are met with people who actually care about you. They invest in you and your day.
Thank you so much for everything that you have done for my wife and I <3
Response from Greysolon by Black Woods
Luke! Your sentiment means so much to our team, thank you for sharing your experience. I...
t was our honor to host you and Stephany here on your wedding day. What an incredible day it was and what an amazing group of family & friends you have. Until we meet again, cheers to a beautiful life together. -Kalysta & the entire Greysolon Family
Lynsey C
5.0
The Greysolon staff was such a pleasure to work with! Everyone made everything so easy and always found a way to meet our needs quickly and efficiently. We had the most magical day...
and would choose Greysolon again without a doubt!
Response from Greysolon by Black Woods
Hi Lynsey & James- thanks so much for sharing! We had such a great time working with you ...
and seeing your day come to life. Our very best wishes for you!
Amy J
5.0
The staff at Greysolon were absolutely wonderful! We are currently living in Australia and planned the whole wedding from there. The coordinators were excellent at responding to em...
ails immediately, which made planning so much easier. They made everything happen that we requested and were always friendly and great to work with. The venue is beautiful and food was delicious! No complaints!
Response from Greysolon by Black Woods
Dear Amy (and Rachit!),
Thank you for your kind words, we appreciate you so much! We had ...
a great time working with you, and your wedding day was so beautiful. Our best wishes to you down under!
-Greysolon
Cailee M
5.0
I can't say enough positive things about this venue. We went with the décor package that was well worth the money in my opinion. No one had to set up or take down anything, and the...
venue is so pretty that you really don't need to go all out with décor anyways. They know how to make everything look cohesive. We got lots of complements on the food and the atmosphere.
Response from Greysolon by Black Woods
Hi Cailee & Josh, we're so excited to hear you had a great time! You and your families we...
re so wonderful to work with, and truly filled the space with love. Thank you for making Greysolon part of your story :)
Kirstyn O
5.0
From the moment we met with Jax to view this stunning venue, we fell in love with Greysolon. We were always treated as a priority. Whenever we had questions, the team made sure to ...
answer them right away. We were able to customize our wedding experience 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.
Response from Greysolon by Black Woods
Dear Kirstyn & Dylan,
We knew when we started chatting about a Mexican inspired menu we we...
re going to get along great! So fun getting to know you both throughout the planning process and so happy that you had such an incredible experience. We were honored to be a part of your wedding day and thank you for sharing your experience with us and The Knot. Best wishes to a beautiful life together. Can’t wait to see you both when you are here next!
Michaela R
5.0
We just got married May 2019 at the ballroom it was A DREAM COME TRUE! We couldn’t have asked for a better way to celebrate our love with our family and friends. Thanks you so much...
to all the ladies who helped us out. The accommodations near by for hotels (Sheraton) and Pickwick’s for our rehearsal dinner was outstanding. Thank you so much. We have nothing but amazing memories. Thank you!
Response from Greysolon by Black Woods
Hey Michaela & Joseph, thank you so much for the shout-out! We had a wonderful time worki...
ng with you, from the time you said yes. Thank you again for choosing Greysolon!
Megan D
5.0
We couldn’t be happier with our decision to get married and have our reception at the Greysolon Ballroom. We had a small ceremony (60 ppl) in the West Wing Lounge and a larger rece...
ption (270) in the ballroom. The girls at Greysolon helped every 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!!!
Response from Greysolon by Black Woods
Dear Megan & Eli,
We loved your intimate ceremony and SUPER fun reception. And the live ...
artist painting the ballroom simply beautiful. We are still talking about this! It was wonderful planning with you and we hope you come visit us when you come down from Ely! -Kalysta and the Greysolon Team
Danielle S
5.0
Greysolon is not only the most gorgeous venue in the state, the food is also the best I have ever had at a wedding. We had so much fun planning our day with the team at Greysolon. ...
Every single person on the team works hard to make your day stress free and as beautiful as it could possibly be.
Response from Greysolon by Black Woods
Dear Danielle & Jay, we are just so happy that you had your wedding at Greysolon! It was ...
such an honor to learn more about your story and to see all of the different elements come together- we'll never forget the Pokemon hunt!
Amy J
5.0
Jax and her team really go above and beyond to ensure that your day is special. From your first initial meeting to when the last decoration is taken down they are there to help mak...
e your dreams come true. The best of the best in the wedding business.
Darci B
5.0
Andrea is the best person that I have ever had as a server. She was prompt, personable, friendly, suggested new drinks that blew away our expectations.
Response from Greysolon by Black Woods
Hi Darci, thanks so much for saying so, we think so too! Takes one to know one :)
Nicole K
5.0
Absolutely the best!
Livia C
5.0
We originally looked at Greysolon for just a reception, but fell in love with it the minute we saw it and decided to do both our ceremony and reception in the Ballroom and I am so ...
glad we did! It is a gorgeous building and the staff at Greysolon 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!
Macon M
5.0
Everything about this venue start to finish including the staff were absolutely flawless. We were left wanting for nothing, and i could not have asked for more.
Tanya J
5.0
We got married in the Moorish room a couple weeks ago and it was perfect in every way. The staff is absolutely incredible and are there for you from the first time you see the plac...
e to the very end. They are so helpful, knowledgeable, kind and 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!
Courtney M
5.0
We just got married at the Greysolon upstairs ball room Sept. 1 and it was absolutely incredible!! The entire staff, ambiance, and food were unforgettable. Everything lived up to t...
he hype! I have guests who are continually raving about how great 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!!
Katelyn L
5.0
This was the historic fairytale venue I have dreamt of my whole life! It is right off of Lake Superior and Canal Park. I got a carriage ride before the wedding. We got married in ...
the Ballroom and everything was perfect! Jax, Korah, Mary, and Aubrey were absolutely wonderful to work with!
Elizabeth W
5.0
We were married in the Moorish Room in July 2018, and the experience was wonderful. I am from out of town, and incredibly busy and traveling often for work. The folks at Greysolon ...
handled everything from the ceremony to the reception, from decorating 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!
Ashley W
5.0
We got married in the Moorish Room in June, and it was INCREDIBLE! First off, the whole staff was ahhh-mazing through the planning process. I am type A/OCD and planned our entire w...
edding, and I cannot tell you how many emails and phone calls I 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!
Katie C
5.0
Everything about this venue is perfect! From our first meeting with Jax, we knew we found our venue! Everyone complimented how amazing and beautiful the venue was! The food was del...
icious! The staff were incredible. We had the most perfect day!!! I can’t say enough about how much I love the Greysolon Ballroom!
Karin H
5.0
My daughter had her wedding ceremony and reception at the Greysolon Ballroom February 17, 2018. It could not have been more perfect. From our first meeting with Jax and planning ...
with Kalysta everything went smoothly. Kalysta responded quickly 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.
Carly H
5.0
I recently had my wedding at Greysolon and the whole experience was wonderful. Working with Kalysta to plan our event made the process feel easier and less overwhelming than I expe...
cted. On the day of my wedding, Rachel and Aubrey had everything 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!
Danielle L
5.0
Being in the wedding industry myself, I have seen about every venue in Minnesota. We chose to have our wedding hours away from the cities because we were so in love with this venu...
e. The staff is the friendly and incredibly helpful. We had so 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!
Corrie P
5.0
We had a New Year's Eve wedding in Greysolon's Moorish Room, and it was absolutely perfect! The wedding coordinator was so helpful with all aspects of planning, even going so far a...
s to give us extra tips from her own wedding planning experience! 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!
Leanne E
5.0
I had a Christmas wedding in the Moorish Room. Greysolon exceeded my expectations. Thank you for the most beautiful, memorable night of my life. This would not have happened with o...
ut the outstanding service and amenities Greysolon offers. Thank you for everything.
Sara S
5.0
If I could give this venue 10 stars, I would. We worked with them on both our ceremony and reception. We went non-traditional with a Sunday afternoon ceremony and no room turnover ...
(meaning: our guests sat at rounds of 8 for the ceremony and reception), 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!
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