Willie &
Lauren
September 21, 2024
Join us as we finally tie the knot!
When: September 21, 2024
Where: Cascade Lodge, Lutsen, MN
Check-In: Friday, September 20
Check-Out: Sunday, September 22
Accommodations
Spend the weekend with us at the historic Cascade Lodge!
We have reserved several rooms in the historic lodge and some of the cabins on the property for you. For your convenience, we have created a shared spreadsheet (linked below), which includes the available lodging at the time our block was reserved.
Please call and make reservations as soon as you are able, reference the Joarnt/Oelrich wedding. Reservations cannot be made online. Each reservation requires a two-night minimum. Please make your reservation by August 1st, 2024.
We are very excited that the ceremony and reception are conveniently located on the Cascade Lodge property.
We look forward to sharing this special weekend with you at this beautiful lodge on Lake Superior!
3719 MN-61, Lutsen, MN 55612
(218) 387-1112
Check-In: Friday, September 20, 2024, after 4 pm
Check-Out: Sunday, September 22, 2024, by 11 am
RSVP: Please call, text, or email us to let us know that you’ll be there!
Itinerary
Friday, September 20th
TBD
Golf at Superior National
Optional for early arrivals.
4:00 pm
Hike Lookout Mountain
Optional for our adventurous folks: Meet in front of Cascade Lodge at 4 pm to hike Lookout Mountain. This is a roughly 3-mile moderate round trip hike with stellar views of Lake Superior at the top. Bring hiking shoes and some water! It should take 1.5 to 2 hours.
7:00 pm
Join us at Voyageur Brewing Company in downtown Grand Marais (just 15 minutes north of Cascade Lodge) for drinks and appetizers.
Saturday, September 21st
9:00 am
Java Moose & World’s Best Donuts
Optional for anyone interested in jump-starting your day: Join us for coffee and donuts in Grand Marais. We will start at Java Moose, walk over to World’s Best Donuts, and then explore Artists’ Point and the lighthouse, before walking back to Java Moose. Weather-dependent. The walk should be around 1-2 miles in total.
4:00 pm
Ceremony at Cascade Lodge
Join us in the Woodland Chapel on the Cascade Lodge property for our ceremony. Surrounded by pine trees and the Cascade River it will truly be a beautiful scene. Please stick around after the short ceremony for photos with us by our incredible photographer!
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Dinner at Cascade Restaurant
After the ceremony and photos, we will walk the short distance to Cascade Restaurant & Pub for dinner and drinks together to celebrate! We have reserved a table to all sit together and enjoy each other’s company.
8:00 - 10:00 pm
S’mores by the Bonfire
More information to follow!
Sunday, September 22nd
10:00 am
Breakfast & Farewell
TBD
11:00 am
Check Out (if you’re leaving on Sunday)
Q&A
WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?
Casual to semi-formal. All wedding events will be outdoors. Weather on the North Shore can vary wildly, please keep an eye on the forecast and plan accordingly.
IS THERE A MINIMUM NIGHT STAY?
Yes, there is a two-night minimum under our room block. If you would like to attend but cannot meet the two-night minimum, please contact the bride and groom directly for other nearby lodging options. Please note you do not have to stay on-site to attend our wedding.
IS CASCADE LODGE PET-FRIENDLY?
Cascade Lodge is pet-friendly but only in the cabins and the basecamp. The main lodge does not allow pets. Please contact Cascade Lodge if you have questions.
ARE KIDS ALLOWED AT YOUR WEDDING?
While we love your little ones, our wedding is going to be an adult-only event (besides immediate family) so that everyone can relax and enjoy the evening. We appreciate you making arrangements ahead of time and leaving the kids at home so you can celebrate with us.
WHERE SHOULD I PARK?
Parking is free with your accommodations, all wedding sites are within walking distance. If you are not staying on-site there is parking at the restaurant.
CAN I BRING A PLUS ONE?
Since we are having a smaller more intimate wedding, and to stay within the venue capacity, we are only able to accommodate guests formally invited on your wedding invitation.
CAN I STAY ADDITIONAL NIGHTS?
Yes, of course. Willie and Lauren will be staying Thursday through Monday to enjoy a long weekend on the North Shore. We would love for you to join us for some or all of that. We only have the Friday-Sunday weekend blocked, so if you want to stay Thursday or Sunday night, you will need to book your lodging sooner rather than later.
WHAT WILL WE DO ALL WEEKEND?
We have a weekend itinerary of wedding-related activities as well as optional fun activities. There are also tons of awesome things to do in Grand Marais and Lutsen.
Things To Do
Grand Marais, MN
Food & Drinks
Voyageur Brewing - Brewery just inside downtown Grand Marais. Brewery atmosphere with pub-style eats.
The Fisherman's Daughter - Fish market with dock-to-table fish and smoked fish by the pound.
Angry Trout Cafe - Local sustainably sourced foods served in a former commercial fishing shanty.
Hungry Hippie Tacos - An approachable taco shop serving up Frybread tacos and Northern tacos from a small scratch kitchen.
Gun Flint Tavern - Relaxed bar & grill providing craft beer, elevated comfort eats, and regular live music.
Java Moose Espresso Cafe - Folksy coffeehouse with a cozy interior, harbor views, and a light menu of ice cream and pastries.
World’s Best Donuts - A popular spot to grab donuts and other delicious pastries in the summer months right in downtown Grand Marais.
Sven and Ole's - Counter-serve pizza joint with an old-timey vibe offering classic pies, plus craft beers on tap.
Attractions & Activities
Lake Superior Trading Post - Multi-level retailer offering an eclectic array of home goods, apparel, camping gear & pottery.
Cook County History Museum - Modest museum featuring changing history exhibits in a 19th-century lighthouse keeper's residence.
North House Folk School - Multiple buildings make up the collective folk school, including one shop. Offers in-person and online courses throughout the year.
Harbor Park - Seated on Grand Marais Harbor, this park has access to the Grand Marais Lighthouse as well as beachfront views and trails.
Parks & Trails
Cascade River State Park - At Cascade Lodge, we will be surrounded by this beautiful park on all sides with trails leading you right from your cabin or lodge into the park.
- Lookout Mountain is a popular trail at Cascade River State Park and is around 3 miles in total. You can access it directly from the trails at Cascade Lodge.
Oberg Mountain - Tucked away in the Superior National Forest between Tofte and Lutsen and part of the Superior Hiking Trail, this is a favorite among the leaf peepers in the fall.
Temperance River State Park - Just south of Lutsen and 20 minutes from Cascade Lodge, you can experience the majesty of this park. This is where Willie proposed on a cold February day.
- Carlton Peak is a summit in the Sawtooth Mountains in southern Tofte Township. It’s a popular hiking spot for stunning views and great for leaf peeping.
Tettegouche State Park - Always a fan-favorite, this park has stunning views of Lake Superior and a stop at Palisade Head is always worth it!
- Palisade Head is a great stop on your way up or down the shore to take in the stunning Lake Superior views from above. In the summer and fall, you can drive up to the top and park, making this a quick stop on your way!
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park - If you’ve never seen the Split Rock Lighthouse from the shore, this is a must-see! There are some great accessible hikes here, too, with great views of the lighthouse from near and far.
Gooseberry Falls State Park - The first North Shore park after Duluth and THE most popular state park in Minnesota. Stop for a quick look at the falls, stay for the hiking to more waterfalls.
Why the North Shore?
May 2021
February 2022
April 2024
We haven’t been there in the fall yet,
so we figured... why not?
See you there!