Black Butte Ranch

n an intimate ceremony of 18 guests on 5/2/21. Just when we thought we had cleared all the hurdles, our Governor, threw us a curve ball and with 24 hrs notice we were prohibited from any indoor dining which meant our rehearsal dinner was held on a very cool and windy side deck of the lodge... Brrrr! While this was a huge inconvenience and disappointment, Alicia, Bri and the entire serving staff could not have been more accommodating. They were not only understanding but did everything they could to keep everyone's spirits positive and upbeat. Despite the conditions, the food was amazing! The wedding the following day was perfect ! Black Butte's scenery never disappoints !!

f there were any questions on the big day. During the pandemic and leading up to the wedding, they were extremely flexible and patient with us when it came to making decisions about numbers. The staff was respectful and compliant with COVID-19 regulations when it came to food and the reception. The food was delicious. I also asked for a Mulled Wine Cocktail for my drink special which they were able to do and that was also delicious. Finally, I planned this wedding out of state. It was wonderful to have the wedding coordinator and other wedding essentials included in this Winter Wedding Package - making it much easier to plan.

venues in Central Oregon and Black Butte Ranch was the winner by far. The beauty of the venue is incredible and the price tag was affordable considering the value and benefits of everything included. We were thrilled to learn that the venue came with a “day of coordinator”, Alicia. Alicia is super organized and we were grateful for her knowledge and expertise as we planned our wedding. Alicia never pushed us in any direction, but always gave her honest opinion when asked and supported us in all our goals no matter how crazy they may have seemed. No stone went unturned and Alicia worked her incredible magic to make sure every detail was attended to and everyone had a great time (including us). We had the pleasure of working with Michelle as well throughout the planning process and although our interaction was limited, her efforts and kindness did not go unnoticed. Both ladies genuinely care and want the best for every bride, groom and wedding. I am in awe of the incredible talent in every aspect of this remote and scenic location at Black Butte Ranch! My fiancé and I are foodies and having good food at our wedding was super important to us (another reason we chose this venue). Chef & team blew this one out of the water! Everyone RAVED about how great the food was! Several attendees specifically mentioned how much they enjoyed the bartender, Cort, for his kindness and knowledge of the area. All of our ~40 ish attendees had a blast staying on the ranch. We were able to horseback ride, hike, swim and look at the stars over fire pits in the evening. As our wedding date approached, COVID-19 began hitting the US and we had to stop planning everything and prepare for a possibility that we might need to change our wedding date. Alicia was incredible at keeping in touch with changes in Oregon and being flexible with every twist and turn. We are incredibly lucky and grateful we were able to have our intimate wedding on our planned date. We never planned for COVID prior to our wedding (obviously), but with the outdoor space and vast expanse of the venue, we were still able to have our fairytale wedding (while meeting every social distance/mask/COVID requirement for us, our guests and the venue). The day of the wedding Alicia kept us all on track and would silently appear, gently and patiently guiding us to our next timeline activity or even just bringing us food or a water to ensure we weren’t starving and dehydrated all day. She was absolutely the fairy godmother of this fairy tale! Being in front of the lake with the mountains and sunshine on our day felt like a Cinderella moment. One of the groomsmen told us this was the best wedding he had EVER attended. A couple of our attendees said that we helped their families make memories at a place they never would have ventured or chosen, but each couldn’t wait to come back. I know the crazy looks we received when we told our invitees that we were venturing out of state to Black Butte Ranch, Oregon for our wedding. The joyful smiles and looks of awe on the face of our guests were proof enough that they had found the magic for themselves as well. I wouldn’t change a single thing about our day and I owe it all to Alicia, Michelle, & the team at Black Butte Ranch. 10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND this location for ANY wedding!