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About The Opal Event Center
Couples planning a Fargo wedding will find The Opal Event Center among the Grand Forks area's wedding photographers. Beyond wedding photographers, the business also offers wedding videographers, wedding venues — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Fargo
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Fargo?
Most couples in Fargo budget between $1,500 and $3,500 for wedding photography. Packages at the lower end typically cover 6–8 hours with one shooter; higher tiers add a second shooter, engagement sessions, and albums. Always confirm exactly how many hours and edited images are included.
When should we book our wedding photographer?
Photographers with strong reputations are commonly booked 9–14 months ahead — earlier for peak-season Saturdays. If your date is inside six months, ask about waitlists and cancellations; openings do appear.
What should we ask before booking?
Ask to see two full galleries from real weddings (not highlight reels), confirm who will actually shoot your wedding, and get delivery timelines and image counts in the contract.
How does Lazo rank wedding photographers in Fargo?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near The Opal Event Center
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Prohibition Comedy & Event Room | 0.5 mi |
| Forever The Knot | 0.8 mi |
| Ralph Engelstad Arena | 1.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from The Opal Event Center to each venue listed on Lazo.
Fargo weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18° | 0° | 6% | 4:16 PM | 5:05 PM |
| Feb | 23° | 4° | 8% | 5:09 PM | 5:52 PM |
| Mar | 36° | 18° | 10% | 6:52 PM | 7:33 PM |
| Apr | 54° | 32° | 13% | 7:34 PM | 8:15 PM |
| May | 69° | 44° | 20% | 8:11 PM | 8:55 PM |
| Jun | 78° | 56° | 24% | 8:36 PM | 9:23 PM |
| Jul | 82° | 59° | 18% | 8:32 PM | 9:17 PM |
| Aug | 81° | 57° | 14% | 7:55 PM | 8:37 PM |
| Sep | 72° | 48° | 16% | 6:58 PM | 7:38 PM |
| Oct | 56° | 35° | 15% | 5:58 PM | 6:39 PM |
| Nov | 38° | 21° | 9% | 4:05 PM | 4:52 PM |
| Dec | 24° | 8° | 8% | 3:47 PM | 4:38 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Fargo Hector International Airport (3.5 mi from Fargo). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Fargo.
Getting to Fargo
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| FAR Hector International Airport | 3 mi | 5 min |
| GFK Grand Forks International Airport | 76 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | 220 mi | 5 hr 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 214 mi | 4 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Fargo; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 402 Demers Ave Ste 200, Grand Forks, ND 58203, USA
- Where
- Grand Forks · 73 miles north of central Fargo
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers · Wedding Videographers · Wedding Venues
- In Fargo
- One of 82 wedding photographers we list · 11 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (701) 670-1354
- Website
- Visit site
From The Opal Event Center's website
“Explore elegant wedding venues at The Olive Ann Hotel. Discover our historic charm and personalized service for your perfect day. Book your dream wedding today!”theoliveannhotel.com
- Services they list
- Rehearsal dinner coverage, Elopements
- Style, in their words
- Timeless
Read from theoliveannhotel.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with The Opal Event Center before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Grand Forks
- Nearest venue
- Prohibition Comedy & Event Room, 0.5 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 9 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 11 within 3 mi, 13 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 26 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- East Grand Forks
Distances are straight-line from The Opal Event Center; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Fargo.
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