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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.
Hotels near The Opal Event Center
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Grand Forks, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Red Roof Inn
- Fairfield Inn & Suites East Grand Forks
- AmericInn
- Comfort Inn & Suites
- Baymont Grand Forks
- Hilton Garden Inn
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
No reviews yet. Only couples who book The Opal Event Center through Lazo can leave one, and it’s the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Fargo
How much do wedding venues cost in Fargo?
Venue pricing in Fargo spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues 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.
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 Venues · Wedding Videographers · Wedding Venues
- In Fargo
- One of 89 wedding venues 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
- Elopements
- Capacity
- Up to 200 guests
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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