06/12/2026
Generations was built with a lot of determination, a few tears, plenty of laughter, and more than a little faith. What started as a dream has become a place where hundreds of families have celebrated some of the most important days of their lives.
We're incredibly grateful to Black Hills Woman Magazine for featuring our story and sharing a glimpse into the journey that brought us here.
To every couple, family member, friend, vendor, and supporter who has been part of Generations over the years..thank you. You are the reason this dream continues to grow. 🫶
Creating Happily Ever After with Generations Weddings & Events
Building Generations was not a glamorous undertaking. It was, by Debie Palmer and Christina Gabrielson's description, three years of trial-by-fire and sheer determination.
They cleared tree lines with excavators. They stained every board and painted every surface of the venue themselves. A chandelier arrived in 5,000 pieces, and they assembled it. They hauled lumber in Debbie's Enclave and plant material in Christina's Durango, loading up both vehicles until neither had an inch to spare.
Christina, who had never operated heavy equipment in her life, learned to drive a dump truck — stick shift, on a hill — with Debie as her instructor. The lesson may have gone a little less than smoothly.
"It was terrible," Debie says, both women laughing at the memory.
What they built is a venue that reflects both of their tastes.
Christina handles the couples throughout the planning process, and Debie has her eye on the broader market, staying aware of what other venues in the growing Black Hills wedding scene are offering. Together, they've made it a priority to keep pricing accessible — because making someone's dream wedding possible is always the end goal.
"It was really important to us to make their dreams come true," Debie says.
And the name? Generations goes much further than the mother-in-law/daughter-in-law duo.
Read more about Generations — the business built on family — by visiting www.blackhillswoman.com
Writer ✍: Madigan Schmitz
