Ivory North
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Ivory North
Built in the early 1900s and renovated with modern flair, Ivory North is a truly unique venue. Our spaces are tucked away on 40 diverse acres of fields, flowers and trees. The soaring heights of our all white, historic gambrel barn make a stunning architectural statement and backdrop for any event.

Many vast windows provide gorgeous natural light for a bright, airy feel and stunning photos. Pair that with a beautiful open-air pavilion and a patio for moon-lit dances and you have a Minnesota barn venue unlike any other. Ivory North combines the laid-back vibe of a "country wedding" with modern design.
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Ivory North has been on our hearts for quite some time now. The idea came from a deep appreciation for the outdoors and a strong desire to raise our family somewhere away from it all. We got married on a farm in 2011 and since then we knew creating a space for people to come together and celebrate love was a dream we just had to pursue.
We know that choosing a caterer is a very important decision and we want to encourage everyone to choose whomever they feel is best suited to provide the best experience for their wedding day. Years in the wedding photography business have allowed us a glimpse into some of those extra special individuals who go above and beyond each and every time.
The AmericInn Lodge & Suites is just minutes from Ivory North. It is conveniently located off Highways 23 and 65 and is very close to the quaint shops and restaurants of downtown Mora. Located near the junction of Routes 169 and 23, a part of the scenic region along the Rum River, the Super 8 Milaca hotel puts you close to the small-town charm of Milaca.
Reviews (12)
Annie Wells
Annie Wells
Feb 02, 2022
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Ivory North is one of my favorite venues to photograph in the Twin Cities area! The owners are absolutely wonderful and clearly care about their clients. As a photographer, I really appreciate the bright, open spaces, especially if the weather isn't ideal. I always know that I'll be able to work in each space! I would highly recommend Ivory North to any newly engaged couple :)
Roxanne Brand
Roxanne Brand
Dec 22, 2021
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My husband and I fell in love with Ivory North the second we steped foot on the property. It was the first venue we toured and we couldn't stop thinking about how beautiful it was and how nice the owners were. They blew us away with how detailed they were to make our day perfect! They even deadheaded the roses before guests came!! The owners are also very flexible compared to other venues. Overall, I would highly recommend Ivory North.
Destiny Winslow
Destiny Winslow
Nov 02, 2021
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If I could give this venue and everybody that works here 10/5 stars I would. From the beginning, Blake was very responsive. At the time that I booked the venue, there were some restrictions in place and he went over all of them with me and helped me think about worst & best case scenarios. My wedding was on 10/01/21 and everything went absolutely perfect. On my wedding day I spoke with Blake multiple times and had the pleasure of also meeting Ryan, the Operations Manager. By the end of the night, I was taking pictures with Ryan and he spent a lot of time hanging out with my family and friends,
Diane W.
Diane W.
Sep 29, 2021
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We were fortunate to be invited to a wedding at this amazing venue on Sunday afternoon. A bit of a drive from the Twin Cities, but we were transformed as soon as we parked the car.

The setting was stunning & we were quickly met by a golf cart shuttle to get us from parking area to the venue.
Beautiful couches, chairs, & benches were placed around the reception space for us to relax on until time to walk to ceremony area.
After the wedding ceremony, there were yard games to play on the spacious grounds, & after dinner, dancing in the beautifully restored white barn. I loved the strings
Kessandra C.
Kessandra C.
Sep 22, 2021
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My words cannot even express the amount of love and gratefulness I hold in my heart for April and Blake, and all of the beautiful hard work they put into making their vision come true. The beauty of this venue shines so bright. Everyone attending said this was the best wedding venue they've ever been to, and I would have to 100% agree.

We booked with Ivory North for venue & photos before it was finished and I don't think I've ever made a better decision. April and Blake's love for each other and their family is so reflective through their work and truly draws them apart
Evy Claussen
Evy Claussen
Sep 20, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Ivory North was our wedding venue, and it is amazing beyond words! Blake and April and kind, responsive, professional, and so talented! Their taste and skill in creating these spaces speaks for itself- our wedding guests were RAVING about the venue’s beauty!
Ray Roselia
Ray Roselia
Sep 19, 2021
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As a vendor, we know that a good venue can make or break an event. Ivory North was such a fantastic venue to work in! They were organized, communication was quick, and set up was a breeze. Not to mention their space & property is absolutely gorgeous- many opportunities for a floral designer to get creative! A new favorite venue of ours!
Weston King
Weston King
Aug 16, 2021
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Me and my new wonderful new wife just had our wedding here this past weekend! We could not have asked for a more beautiful venue. Blake and his wife were so amazing to work with throughout the entire process! They made sure we had everything went smoothly and have such an amazing crew to help out though out the day! I would give more than 5 stars but google won't let me!
Luke Sames
Luke Sames
Aug 16, 2021
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It was a pleasure to work with the people it Ivory North Co. The owner and all employees were super responsive and would go so far out of their way to be helpful. The venue itself was stunning. They had wonderful lighting and amazing Air-conditioning which is vital for a barn venue but too often neglected at other lesser venues. This is a top tier venue in my book and I am excited to work there again! 10/10 highly recommend
Kailey Howard
Kailey Howard
Jul 02, 2021
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Choosing Ivory North as our wedding venue was the best decision we ever made. We committed to this venue back in May 2019 when it was still being built because we could see the vision April and Blake had and we just knew it would be incredible. The venue is dreamy perfection! Being designed by photographers there’s so many stunning places for pictures and every little detail is thought of. The bridal suite is any brides dream to get ready in, super comfortable, beautiful lighting, and cozy, and the grooms hangout space has such a chill vibe. Being able to choose our own vendors such as catering
Mikenzie Kruse
Mikenzie Kruse
Jul 30, 2020
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This venue is phenomenal. It's an incredibly beautiful space every where you look. April and Blake are an amazing couple, who have thoughtfully and diligently created this space to be perfect for almost any theme you could think of for an event. We booked the venue before it was finished and while we had complete faith in April and Blake, we are still blown away by the final result.
We originally had planned on a much larger wedding and ended up having to downsize because of COVID and April and Blake were nothing but supportive through the whole process. The venue worked out just as amazingly
John L.
John L.
Jul 27, 2020
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This place is amazing. For their first wedding they obviously already know what they're doing. While being both up to date with regulations they are able to make all guests feel comfortable. The surrounding area is enough to have your event here. After that, the staff and existing buildings add everything else. If you are looking for something gorgeous, fun, flexible, and easy come here!

As a side note from this reviewer's wife, the bartenders are also very nice!