FAQs

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Are there multiple locations for the wedding events?

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Yes! The ceremony and meal will take place at our church in Grand Rapids, MN. The church is within a mile of all the hotels listed in the travel section (except for White Oak Inn & Suites, which is located in Deer River, about 17 miles or 25 minutes from the church). The Bjorgo Bash will be held at Jodi & Walter’s farm, about 17 miles (roughly a 25 minute drive) from the Grand Rapids hotels. The White Oak Inn & Suites is approximately 5.5 miles, or 10 minutes, from the farm.

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Where should I go first?

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Please plan to head to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church first for the ceremony and meal, the shuttle will not be running at this time.

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Will there be a shuttle available?

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Of course! The Bjorgo Bus will be ready to safely transport guests to and from the Timberlake Lodge for the Bjorgo Bash. Please note that the shuttle will only run for the Bjorgo Bash, there will be no shuttle service to or from the church. All guests are welcome to ride, even if you’re not staying at the Timberlake! We just ask that everyone plan a safe way to their final destination, should it not be the Timberlake.

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What is the shuttle Schedule?

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Shuttles will be provided for guest transportation throughout the evening on a first come first serve basis: Shuttles to the Farm (Reception): 5:00 PM – Departs Timberlake Lodge 6:30 PM – Departs Timberlake Lodge 8:00 PM – Departs Timberlake Lodge Shuttles Departing the Farm: 5:45 PM – To Timberlake Lodge 7:15 PM – To Timberlake Lodge 9:00 PM – To Timberlake Lodge 10:30 PM – To White Oak Inn & Suites 11:00 PM – Final shuttle to Timberlake Lodge (with a stop at White Oak Inn & Suites)*** ***Please note: If you plan to return to White Oak Inn & Suites on the 11:00 PM shuttle, it will first travel to Grand Rapids before heading back to Deer River, resulting in a ride time of over an hour.

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Can I drive myself to the Bjorgo Bash?

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Absolutely! Parking will be available at the farm for anyone who prefers to drive. We’ll also have a shuttle running throughout the evening for those who’d rather catch a ride. If you plan to drive, please be sure to stay sober, arrange a designated driver, or hop on the shuttle back to the hotel. Overnight parking at the farm is welcome!

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Do you have a room block?

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Yes. We have a room blocks at the 4 hotels below. Please see the travel tab for more details. Grand Rapids, MN - Timberlake Lodge, IM Hotel, & Best Western Deer River, MN - White Oak Inn & Suites We recommend booking as early as possible, as accommodations fill quickly during this time of year.

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Are there other lodging options besides the listed hotels?

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Absolutely! While we listed most of the hotels, there are a few others that are not centrally located as well as some Airbnbs in the area. You can also camp at the farm if you’d like, check out the Camping FAQ for more details!

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Can we camp at the farm?

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Of course! You’re welcome to bring a camper or tent and stay right at the farm. Please note that there won’t be water or electric hookups, so plan to arrive with a full tank and a generator if needed. If you’re camping, we ask that you arrive prior to Saturday. Please reach out to Matt or Kaley before September 3rd, 2026 so we know when to expect you!

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What should I wear?

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Great question! The ceremony and dinner will be held at our church, so we kindly ask that guests wear their Sunday best, think of what you’d wear to a nice service or family celebration. The Bjorgo Bash is all about celebrating and having fun. Feel free to change into your comfiest jeans & sweatshirt. We’ll be outdoors enjoying live music, yard games, and, weather permitting, a bonfire. While there will be some covered areas, much of the evening will take place outside, so dress comfortably for the weather and plan to stay awhile!

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What should I do between dinner and the reception

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Great eye for detail! There’s a break between the ceremony and the Bjorgo Bash. Since the church is about 25 minutes from the farm, we wanted to give everyone time to change if they’d like, stop back at the hotel, or catch the shuttle before the celebration kicks off. Feel free to use this time to relax, refresh, and get ready to celebrate with us for the evening!

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What’s the food and drink situation?

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We’ll enjoy dinner following the ceremony at the church. Later at the Bjorgo Bash, expect plenty of snacks, desserts, and drinks! We will have a fully staffed bar on site as well.

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Can I bring my own alcohol?

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We will have a fully staffed bar on site, and for liability reasons, outside alcohol is not permitted.

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Will there be seating at the Bjorgo Bash?

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Seating will be limited, so we encourage you to bring a favorite lawn chair if you’d like a spot to relax, especially around the fire. Since there’s no formal seated meal, seating will be more casual and first-come, based on what we’re able to wrangle together.

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Will you have restrooms available at the Bjorgo Bash?

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Absolutely! We’ll have a four-stall restroom trailer, plus one handicap-accessible unit, so everyone can celebrate comfortably with us.

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What happens if it rains?

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We’re hoping for perfect fall weather, but in case of rain, the Bjorgo Bash will still go on! The tent and covered areas will keep everyone dry and cozy.

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What time does the night end?

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The Bjorgo Bash will formally conclude at 11:00 PM. Shuttle service to White Oak Inn & Suites will depart the farm at 10:30 PM, and the final shuttle to Timberlake Lodge will leave the farm at 11:00 PM.