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I was just thinking bout my wedding in August, and where I should have it. I really need to nail down the specifics, any suggestions on a nice outdoor spot for my wedding ceremony/ reception maybe? Hopefully somewhere near eveleth/mt.iron area...

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The spot I would get married at in NE MN is actually part of Cathedral of the Pines Church Camp or whatever it is. Its a fire area along the Superior Hiking Trail just off the Caribou Trail. Its a larger fire/ceremony area along the hiking trail overlooking Caribou Lake. Beautiful if your looking for an outdoor wedding. Maybe its too far east for you.

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Ya I got old ones coming so I don't want them to have to drive far. I just want a quiet service overlooking a lake or near a lake somewhere close...

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There's a campfire area by some cedars near the shore of Shagawa Lake below Grand Ely Lodge in Ely, Casey. Not sure if that's too far away for or not, but I've photographed two weddings in that location and it's very nice.

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Mineview in the Sky....overlooking beautiful MinnTac. Breathtaking!!!!

Damage, Inc.

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I'm getting nervous now I know the date got my pastor, got my dress, picked maid o honor, bridesmaids, got the best man down and the groomsmen, but I only have five months to figure out who I'm inviting, how I'm going to get food for all those ppl, where we're gonna have the ceremony and reception, oh this is too [PoorWordUsage] much.

Sorry for the vent! Thank you so much for the replies keep em coming! Any more suggestions would be welcome!! grin.gif

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Let's see,,,,Beer in this post and gun in the other....I'd say anywhere you want! blush.gif Just kidding.

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haha hubby already vetoed the camo dress that I wanted to make. But he's complaining because he wants to get married at the court house! I hate the courthouse, and I would love to get married by my pastor... stubborn guys. crazy.gif

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Any special spots the two of you have fished up that way that might peak you interest?

Tunrevir~

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Camo dress....you should try to catch a few of the "My Big Redneck Wedding" shows on CMT \:D They have some pretty wild wedding on there.

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We got married on Palisade head, near Silver Bay. breahtaking view overlooking lake superior. Reception at Split Rock campground down the road....dirt cheap, and people still talk about it 20 years later:) Well, us mostly...:)

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Ummmm, are we really talking about the biggest threat to fishing (Marriage) on THIS website? This is a f-i-s-h-i-n-g forum

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Nah, LR, we talk about all kinds of things here, not just fishing. And I got lucky. I married my fishing partner, and she's the one who's always on ME to go fishing, not the other way around, so marriage hasn't ruined my fishing career. grin.gifgrin.gif

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My cousin got married out at the campground area on the Kawishawi River on Hwy 1. They have a great old pavilion in case it rains. It was very cheap to rent also.

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On a more serious note, my sister got married at Enger tower in the flower garden. It was pretty dang nice.

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I kayaked by a wedding in progress on the shores of Gooseberry. There's a nice old CCC building where they were having their reception. It's a beautiful site when the weather's nice but can be cold and miserable if the weather's bad--who can predict that?

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Casey,

Fished with a friend of mine on a lake in Cherry, think it was called Star Lake. It's somewhat of a private lake, they hold alot of weddings there from what he said. They have a pavillion and dance hall and also kitchen facilities. If your interested, I can get a contact for you. Met some of your family at the Duluth Boat show this year...Nice people.

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Thanks, ya any more info about that would be wonderful. I'm also thinking bout a barn wedding my friend has some beautiful acreage but money, money, money....

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A couple ideas-

Some friends had a reception at curling club/ hockey hall of fame and it was a nice time-also easy walking distance to bar hop. Maybe Olcott Greenhouse/gardens in town? Tower/vermilion isn't that far away either.

My wife and I got married in the old log church in Bovey and had a reception in Grand Rapids at the KAXE radio station-they have a huge saddle tent that came in handy for rain. There is also a park on lake about 15 min north of virginia off of 53-can't remember the name. Either way if your doing it on the cheap any place that is special to both of you will work,local park/lake, even a friend's yard/cabin. It's nice to have hotels or better yet campgrounds nearby for the reception but don't sweat the small stuff,it's all about you guys and your guests can deal w/ it, in fact we spent alot of time planning (= worrying) and I'd rather have eloped in vegas and then thrown a huge reception afterward when you get home. The important thing isn't the wedding itself it's how many fish you catch in the years to follow;-)

redhooks

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Sorry I don't have any suggestions for weddings locations in those parts but it looks like the guys are have some very good ones.

All I can offer is a location with a backup plan to get under shelter if it rains. If that location has picnic tables all the better. State Parks usually have something like that. I know Jay Cooke does.

Food, maybe you can ask attendees to bringa dish for a buffet style dinner. Get some nice looking plastic table cloths, disposable plats. Make a center piece for each table. Flowers will be out so you or someone can make a few arrangements.

I like camo but you look very nice in that wedding dress and I like it. I think you like it too.

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Casey...last year a co-worker got married and had the reception at the Mesaba Coop Park. Was kinda cool, they have that old 2 story building, they had the ceremony up on the stage and then downstairs had the meal, then it was back upstairs for the dancin and drinkin. A few people got cabins or camped there too.

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my niece got married at the top of Giant's Ridge. Everyone took the chairlift to the top and with the background of Wynne Lake and the forest it was awesome. Reception was right at the Ridge

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Hey Mike when we going to chase them Island Lake Crappies? Drop me a e-mail man.

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I chased all day yesterday and got nothing. Lots of drilling. The auger sure worked well though. I will keep looking. When i find i will contact you. Water is low right now

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Thank you all for your wonderful suggestions! I'm just getting my stuff together now, gotta round up the bridesmaids and maid o' honor to pick out dresses for them. Jake has to go in yet and get a a tux fitting. Lots of stuff to do. But thank you all!

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Hi Casey If you are still looking for a local place for your wedding check out Kaleva Island on Long Lake.it's a nice place if the party is not too big,and resonable.give rod luoma a call for dates and to ck. it out.there is a hall, sauna volleyball and of course the lake.located south of Eveleth on hwy.37. congrats tim

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