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Stories from
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Real wedding features, planning guides, pricing breakdowns, and the occasional opinion piece on what makes a wedding day actually good.

The lakeside garden at Chart House in Lakeville, Minnesota on a summer afternoon
Venue Guide · March 2026

How to Choose Between Lakeside, Rustic, and Ballroom — A Fab! Couples' Guide

We host weddings at three very different venues. Here's how to figure out which one actually fits your guest list, your weather plan, and the photos you've been saving for a year.

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The Glenhaven Events ballroom set for a wedding reception in Farmington, Minnesota
Planning · February 2026

What 'All-Inclusive' Actually Means at a Minnesota Wedding Venue

There are real all-inclusive venues and there are venues that include four things and call it 'inclusive.' Here's the line-item breakdown of what Fab! covers — and what's not in the package.

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The Royal Cliff ballroom in Eagan, Minnesota set for a Friday evening wedding reception
Pricing · January 2026

Friday or Sunday Weddings — A 15–25% Discount and a Better Experience

Off-peak dates aren't a consolation prize. Our happiest couples picked Fridays and Sundays — and saved enough to upgrade their menu, their bar, or their honeymoon.

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The outdoor ceremony space at Chart House in Lakeville, Minnesota on a clear summer day
Planning · November 2025

The Outdoor-to-Indoor Ceremony Pivot, In Plain English

Minnesota weather is honest about being unpredictable. Here's exactly how we make the call, when we make it, and what your guests will (and won't) notice.

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A wedding couple at the lakeside deck at Chart House in Lakeville, Minnesota at sunset
Real Weddings · October 2025

Featured: Sarah & James — A September Wedding at Chart House

Lakeside ceremony in the gardens, plated dinner under the ballroom chandeliers, and a first dance on the lakeside deck at sundown. A photo essay.

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Wine glasses lined up at a Fab! Weddings bar setup for a wedding reception
Pricing · September 2025

Bar Packages 101 — Hosted, Consumption, Beer-Wine, or Signature?

A short, honest guide to picking the bar package that fits your guests, your budget, and the kind of dance floor you want.

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Frequently Asked

Questions couples ask us most

What do you write about?

Real wedding features, venue guides, honest pricing breakdowns, and planning advice — things like choosing between our lakeside, rustic, and ballroom venues, what all-inclusive actually covers, and how off-peak dates save money.

Can I have my wedding featured?

Yes. We regularly feature real Fab! weddings here. If you'd like to share photos and a recap of your day, use the Submit Your Story link and we'd love to publish it.

Are the pricing details in these posts current?

The posts reflect our approach to pricing, but exact figures change over time. For current, itemized numbers, see /weddings/pricing or ask your planner during a tour.

A wedding couple by the lake at The Chart House in Lakeville, Minnesota

Want a feature on your day?

We feature real Fab! weddings here regularly. If you'd like to share photos and a recap of yours, we'd love to publish it.

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