We’ve spent a lot of time thinking through the logistics of a wedding in such a remote spot. We know it’s a lot to ask, and everyone’s financial situations are different. Please know this: we would absolutely love for you to join us, but there is zero pressure. Truly, no hard feelings if it doesn’t work out—we completely understand.
What matters most is that we get to celebrate this new chapter surrounded by the people we love, however that looks.
Lodging will be at Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters, which has about 25 cabins on site plus a handful of hotel rooms.
You are welcome to head up to Gunflint Lodge at any time, but we have the whole property to ourselves for our wedding weekend beginning on Friday. Gunflint's cabins vary in price point, size, layout, and amenities (think hot tubs, saunas, grills, multiple bedrooms, etc.), so there are plenty of options to fit different needs and budgets.
Many of our guests know one another - either good friends / family / etc. We 100% encourage friend groups and family units to book the larger cabins together to share the cost across folks! If you are curious who else is on the invite list for this reason, send Beckett a text!
If you're traveling with at least one other person, please prioritize the cabins over the hotel rooms so we can accommodate singles!
If our guests configure themselves in ways that surprise us and we fill up the Gunflint Lodge, there are ample opportunities as close as quarter mile away, at a similar price point. Get in touch with us, as needed.
In order to book your preferred cabin for the weekend, give the lodge a call directly! A very friendly human will help sort out all your details and answer any questions you may have. We recommend taking a look at the cabin options online and calling with a few ideas to walk through with the front desk.
There are plenty of options to choose from, but we recommend doing this as quickly as possible to get your preferred pick!
If you attempt to book online, the weekend will show as unavailable, so please call to book!
We hope you will arrive by dinnertime on Friday for our very casual welcome dinner and stay through Sunday morning!
However; we certainly encourage you to stay extra nights on either end to enjoy the natural beauty of Gunflint lake and have a relaxing little mini vacation. We will be sending out even more information soon in the form of a "Know Before You Go" guide!
If you are driving to the wedding... If you are going to make a trip out of it, you are more than welcome to make the journey fully by driving. There is ample free parking onsite at Gunflint Lodge (and plenty to do along your journey).
If you are flying into Minneapolis/ Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)... Rent a car at the airport and make your way up to Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters. It is roughly a 6-hour drive with a couple short breaks, or it can be a longer trip if you stop to sightsee (we have suggestions for how to make a roadtrip of it!).
If you are interested in carpooling or making the trek up to the lodge with another party, check out this Carpool Form.
Because of the remote location, options for dining are limited. We recommend stopping down in Grand Marais for any snacks or alcohol you want for your cabin! When you're onsite, Justine's Restaurant at Gunflint Lodge is one of our favorite places for a bite to eat in Minnesota!
We’ve arranged meal plans through the lodge restaurant to help simplify things and reduce costs. This will be rolled into your booking fee and kids will be at a cheaper rate.
Of course you will not be paying for meals that will be part of wedding activities. We've got you there! No worries about double charges to be had!
All cabins also have a kitchen and access to either a private grill or one a few steps away shared with another cabin.