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Laura & Mel

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Travel

We know that attending our wedding will require significant travel for the majority of our guests. Our wedding is over Labor Day Weekend, so we encourage you to make a weekend out of it and explore our beautiful home state! We hope that our date makes longer journeys more accessible and that the options below allow for an affordable stay. Considering the holiday, please book any reservations you need well in advance. The closest city with plenty of lodging options is Grand Rapids MN, located a 20 minute drive from our wedding in Warba. The standard check-in for most local hotels is 3pm. If you will be arriving on Saturday, plan accordingly to arrive in Warba by 4pm. Driving from the Twin Cities is regularly a 3 hour drive. Please allow extra time in consideration of labor day traffic and summer construction. There is a new 20 minute detour on Route 65 at Highway 2. Check google maps prior to departure to ensure you can take the best route.

Hotel

Hotel Rapids

680 East US Hwy 2
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
 (218) 326-3457

A slightly closer and more intimate hotel, this is a unique and boutique option. Hotel Rapids does not offer room blocks, so book directly and soon if you're interested in staying here! Single: $193/night Double: $232/night

Hotel

Best Western Plus Grand Rapids Mn

2309 1st Avenue Southwest
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
 (218)-301-0345

Best Western is the newest lodging in Grand Rapids and offers a classic hotel stay. We have secured a room block at this location. They require a 2 night minimum for our discounted group rates. If this works with your plans, please make your reservation through our unique link below. Single: $356 Friday + Saturday Double: $378 Friday + Saturday You can always book a Saturday-only stay outside of our group rate. Best Western does provide a guaranteed early check-in for a small fee.

Hotel

Timberlake Lodge Hotel & Restaurant

144 17th Street Southeast
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
 

We have a room block secured here as well. Please call to book and mention "Hesse-Budde Wedding". Timberlake offers a true northern Minnesota lodge experience, plaid and taxidermy included. Single: $199 Saturday / $399 Friday + Saturday Double: $205 Saturday / $410 Friday + Saturday

Travel Note

For Those Flying

The main airport in Minnesota is Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP), located 3 hours south of our wedding location. There is also an airport in Duluth, MN (DLH) which is only an hour away and may be best for guests with frequent connections through Chicago or Detroit.

Travel Note

For Those Camping Out

We will have camping space available on-site and adjacent to where the wedding festivities will take place. Please make note of your plans to camp overnight in your RSVP and let us know in advance if you need to borrow any gear!

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