Introduction to Our Love and Life and Laughter and Bliss

Mike Levar and Betsy Hieb will be uniting their precious hearts on September 13, 2014 in Duluth, MN.  Please read on for a detailed history of everything Mike and Betsy, because you love Mike and Betsy and want to hear about everything that Mike and Betsy do or say. Mike and Betsy.

How We Met: The Real Story

At a swanky yacht club called 'Yachtzee', Mike spotted Betsy from across the room laughing joyfully over martinis with her girlfriends. Mikes unwavering stare reeled Betsy's eyeballs in his general direction and the chemistry was palpable. Flaring his well-formed nostrils, Mike grinned as he sauntered over to the most gorgeous woman he had ever seen in his entire life. Ever.  Betsy's long, flowing locks blocked the view of her face--but her Romeo moved the thick mane out of his way like a tree branch in the woods: and there they were, face to face. Mike flared his nose for a second time. Betsy flared her nose back. Then they flared there noses at one another for a few minutes and decided, without saying a word, that it was love at first site.

A tear jerker, isn't it?

A rare, semi-mature photo of Mike & Betsy. Photo Credit: Mother. 

Need A Room?

The following hotels have rooms blocked for the wedding under the name ‘Hieb/Levar Wedding’. These rooms will be blocked until August 13^th and then released to the general public. 

Please note that our reception is located in West Duluth which is less than 10 minutes away from the Canal Park (Lift Bridge/Lakewalk) area. For those unfamiliar with the city, West Duluth is the industrial side of town and Canal Park is where the tourist tend to gather. We have set aside blocks of rooms in both parts of town for your discretion. 

EDGEWATER | located next to Lake Superior/lakewalk. Easy access to the lake walk which takes you to the Canal Park/lift bridge. Edgewater is the most kid-friendly of all the hotels with an indoor water park--or for those who are young at heart!

2400 London Road

Duluth, MN

800.777.7925

Waterpark Building

2 queens with lake view/$199 plus tax and facility fee of $7.99

8 rooms set aside

Edgewater Classic

2 queens/$149 plus tax and facility fee of $7.99

2 rooms set aside

HAMPTON INN | located next to Lake Superior/lakewalk/lift bridge

310 Canal Park Drive

Duluth, MN

720-3000

$219 city side

5 rooms blocked

$239 lake

5 rooms blocked

COMFORT SUITES CANAL PARK | located next to Lake Superior/lakewalk/lift bridge

408 Canal Park Drive

Duluth, MN

218.727.1378

NOTE: We were not able to block rooms here but you can try for availability if you would like to stay here.  

CANAL PARK LODGE | located next to Lake Superior/lakewalk/lift bridge

250 Canal Park Drive

Duluth, MN

218.279.6000

NOTE: no rooms blocks, waiting to hear from them

FAIRFIELD INN BY THE MALL | location near mall area, not the lake. 

901 Joshua Ave,

Duluth, MN

218.723.8607

$199 two night minimum stay

10 Double queen

Free hot continental breakfast

MOTEL 6 | location near our reception venue, Clyde Ironworks.
200 S 27^th Ave W
Duluth, MN
218.723.1123

CAMP | If you have an RV or a tent you want to spend the night in, visit the site below for campgrounds around the Duluth area. 

http://www.visitduluth.com/lodging/duluthlistings.php?type=camping

Registry

We are registered online at Target and West Elm, as well as in store at The Duluth Kitchen Company.

Dining & Attractive Attractions

EAT 

Dives:
The Breeze Inn (Off of Jean Duluth Road - best burgers in town)
Louie's Cafe (Downtown Duluth - for those who love a greasy breakfast)
The Pagan Brewery (Superior, WI - delish pizza and brew)

Fancies:
Lake Ave. Cafe (Canal Park - get the cobb salad and locally made Vilkre Gin!)
The Scenic Cafe (On the shore of Lake Superior - my longtime favorite)
Hanabi (Duluth sushi? Yes. And it's the best.)

In between a Dive and a Fancy:
The Smokehaus (Canal Park - smoked fish wraps/sammies, and other delights)
The Duluth Grill (West Duluth, near our reception area - breakfast gets two thumbs up)
Vita Pizza (Canal Park - wood fired pizza, not as good as FatMikes but still palatable!)
Sammy's Pizza (Multiple locations, a local favorite - the pesto is delicious)
7 West Taphouse (Downtown, affordable burgers and a giant selection of brews)
Sala Thai (Woodland Ave - a Hieb favorite)

Drinks:
Bent Paddle Brewery (West Duluth - great beer (doesn't serve food) and near reception venue)
Canal Park Brewery (newer brewery located near Canal hotels - mixed review on food, great setting)
Fitger's Brewhouse (good food and beer/wine)
The Pagan Brewery (Superior, WI - delish pizza and brew)
Blackwater (Downtown - fun martinis)


Wild Rice Burger's of Duluth:
New London Cafe (first place)
Grandma's Saloon (second place)
Fitger's Brewhouse (this one used to be first but they changed the recipe - third place)
Clyde Ironworks (I had high hopes - fourth place)


DO THINGS

Day Tripper of Duluth - guided tours by bike/hike/trail run/canoe/kayak -- and run by family friends!)
http://www.daytripperofduluth.com/
Superior Hiking Trail 
Vista Boat Tours on the Lake
Live Music-see Transistor link below
Enger Park 
Playfront Park on the Bay
Zinema 2 (best little movie theater in town)
Golf at Enger/Lester Park 
Alpine Slide at Spirit Mountain
Lakewalk 
Great Lake Aquarium
Lester Park/Chester Park/Congdon Park/Hartley Nature Center - all great trails to hike/run in town
Boat Schedule - want to feel tiny? watch a shipping boat go through the canal. Here's the boat schedule: http://duluthshippingnews.com/


RESOURCES

General info:   http://www.visitduluth.com/home.php

A listing of weekly events happening in Duluth (live music, etc):  http://www.transistormag.com/

Outdoor activites: http://duluthoutdoors.com/recreation/

General info + opinion articles/blog:  http://www.perfectduluthday.com/