A Southern California Desert Wedding Paradise
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Discover the epitome of refined beauty for your dream wedding at Desert Willow Golf Resort, nestled in the picturesque desert landscape of Palm Desert, California. Our expansive 33,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space provides the perfect backdrop for your special day, from enchanting ceremonies to lavish receptions and intimate rehearsal dinners.
Experience the unparalleled beauty of Desert Willow Golf Resort, surrounded by breathtaking desert vistas and manicured fairways along our majestic mile-long Desert Willow Drive. Our venue offers a captivating setting that rivals a private retreat, ensuring unforgettable moments at every turn.
Whether you choose to exchange vows against the stunning natural backdrop or indulge in the luxurious amenities of our indoor facilities, Desert Willow Golf Resort guarantees an experience that exceeds expectations and creates memories to cherish forever. Book your unforgettable wedding experience with us today.
27+ years in business
Speaks Our catering and banquet staff invites you to experience our exceptional service and expertise.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Country Club
Desert
Hotel
Mountain
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
Planning
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Meet the team
Robbie Lomes
Catering Director and Wedding Coordinator
With over 25 years of event and production management experience, Robbie joined the Desert Willow team in early 2019. She ensures clients are completely satisfied, jobs are complete and food is always exceptional. Every wedding that is held at Desert Willow, Robbie is quick to respond to questions, offer suggestions on food planning and recommend decor elements, and always make sure attention to details are executed.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.022 reviews
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Desert Willow Golf Resort is a stunning, well-run wedding venue with breathtaking ceremony views and seamless transitions between ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Staff and coordinators were highly professional, responsive, and supportive throughout planning and the day. The food was excellent and guests danced all night. Highly recommended.Review photos
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Aubree G
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5.0
2/18/2026
Working with Desert Willow Golf Resort — and especially Robbie — was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the very first walkthrough, to signing the venue, to ou...
r menu tasting, and finally the rehearsal dinner, Robbie and her staff were absolutely top-notch. She was incredibly professional, organized, and truly hands-on throughout the entire planning process, always making us feel supported and confident every step of the way.
Xander and I are high school sweethearts, and we had dreamed about our wedding day for years. Robbie made those dreams come true. Every wish we had, she granted, and she and her staff accommodated every single ask we had along the way. Anytime we had a question, she responded almost immediately, which gave us so much peace of mind during the planning process.
It’s often said that a “perfect wedding” doesn’t exist — but ours was truly as close as it gets. The venue was gorgeous, the food was delicious, and the overall service was exceptional from beginning to end. Choosing Desert Willow and having Robbie as our wedding coordinator was truly the best decision we could have made.
If you’re looking for a venue that truly takes care of you, prides itself on exceptional service, and will give you the wedding day you’ve always dreamed of, give Robbie a call — I promise, you won’t be disappointed. Xander and I couldn’t recommend them enough!
Carly S
5.0
3/17/2026
Desert Willow was an absolute dream place to get married! Robbie Lomes, ACCP, Director of Catering, was our event coordinator and main point of contact, and she was extremely helpf...
ul and on top of everything you can imagine throughout the entire process. The venue was incredibly accommodating, and the space itself is beautiful even before you add your own touches.
No matter what you decide to bring in or personalize, the venue already has such a great foundation. The food was outstanding, the dance floor setup was perfect, and the overall layout created such a fun energy. My entire crowd was dancing all night!
Robbie was always responsive and timely, and you can tell she is truly seasoned in her role. She made the entire experience feel seamless and stress-free. I truly can’t express enough how calm and supported she made me feel as the bride, and how seamlessly she worked with all of my vendors.
She was amazing to work with, and the venue was everything we hoped for and more. HIGHLT recommend!
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Danielle K
5.0
6/26/2025
We got married at Desert Willow Golf Resort on May 2, 2025, and we truly couldn’t have imagined a more perfect venue. From start to finish, the entire day was absolutely magical.
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Our ceremony took place on the lawn overlooking the golf course and the sparkling lake — the views were breathtaking and created the most serene, picture-perfect backdrop for our vows. Following the ceremony, our guests enjoyed cocktail hour on the terrace, which gave everyone a chance to soak in the desert beauty as the sun set. The evening transitioned seamlessly into our reception in the ballroom, which was elegant, spacious, and beautifully appointed.
A huge shoutout to Robbie, who was an absolute dream to work with. From the very first tour to the day of the wedding, she was incredibly responsive, kind, and truly intuitive — she often knew exactly what I needed before I even had the words to ask. Her experience and calm, confident presence made the entire planning process feel easy and stress-free. We utilized her as our day of coordinator and she was worth her weight in gold. She took care of us personally making sure we received drinks and appetizers during cocktail hour, and even gave me a hug and tissues while I bawled my eyes out during the mother/son dance. Her assistant April was super attentive and responsive, making sure everything ran smoothly while Robbie was running around doing her thing. They even packed up all our decorations and made it for an easy pick up for the next day!
And let’s talk about the food — we went with a buffet-style dinner, which can sometimes feel a bit casual, but this was anything but. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the quality and flavor of everything. The menu offered a wide variety of options that catered to all kinds of dietary preferences and restrictions, and every dish was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious.
Every part of the venue flowed so well together, making for a natural and relaxed experience for both us and our guests. The atmosphere was luxurious but welcoming — exactly what we hoped for on our wedding day.
We wholeheartedly recommend Desert Willow to any couple looking for a stunning setting, excellent service, and a day to remember forever. It was everything we dreamed of and more!
Alyssa G
5.0
5/04/2025
We had an incredible experience and are so fortunate to have our wedding here this past fall. We kicked off the weekend with a round of golf on Friday—the course was beautiful, and...
the pro shop (shout out to Brian and Jason!) was extremely accommodating. Saturday went off without a hitch. The ceremony on the event lawn was picture-perfect, followed by a lovely cocktail hour on the Palm Desert Terrace. Dinner and dancing on the Lakeview Terrace made for an unforgettable evening. Everything was seamless and beautifully coordinated!
Robbie, (Coordinator/Director of Catering Sales) was truly a magician—her care, attention, and patience over months of planning made all the difference, and she ensured day of unfolded perfectly. Harry, the Banquet Manager, kept every transition between events smooth and effortless, so we could simply enjoy every moment. Thanks to the whole team, we appreciate all of you!
Gina A
5.0
7/19/2023
We are so happy with this venue. The staff did an amazing job with all of the details, helped us to find the right vendors, stayed on budget and exceeded our expectations. The fo...
od was delicious and everything was perfect.
Hannah M
5.0
12/31/2021
My husband and I got married at Desert Willow November 2021 and we couldn't have been happier with the experience! All the staff went above and beyond to make sure we got exactly w...
hat we wanted. Robbie, our wedding coordinator, was pleasure to work with and happily adhered to all our requests. She took the stress right out of worrying about the small details as our big day approached. We also cannot rave more about the food - it was incredible and by far the best wedding food I have ever had. We highly recommend Desert Willow for all other couples looking to get married in this region!
Brannon A
5.0
12/29/2021
Amazing venue and incredible staff. Was a breath of fresh air from all the chaos that we’ve all had to deal with over the last few years.
Peter T
5.0
12/27/2021
Our wedding at Desert Willow was absolutely perfect! The staff was extremely polite and helpful. We hired Robbie to help with the coordinating and she did an excellent job. It was ...
extremely convenient DW was able to handle almost all accommodations in-house. By the way, the food was incredible!
Karlene H
5.0
6/02/2021
Our wedding day at the Desert Willow was absolutely everything you can dream of. From the stunning views to the beautiful charger plates. Ever detail makes your big day breath taki...
ng. Loved my experience from touring the venue to the wedding day. All of the staff members are so pleasant to work with. And Robbie out does herself making you feel secure that everything will turn out great! All of our guests had a blast and raved about the bar selection. Not to mention their chef is well known in the valley and prepares the most delicious dinner options. If you want a bang for your buck this is definitely the venue for you!
Kenneth J
5.0
5/19/2021
Wow guys, this place is the best. John and Robbie are beyond professional. I am the father of the bride and with all of the COVID challenges, they never stopped trying to help us m...
ake our wedding event incredible for our daughter and new son. Thanks to them, we are proud parents of one of the greatest wedding events- despite COVID. This is the place to go!!!!
Ashley S
5.0
7/29/2020
We had to cancel our wedding due to Covid-19 and this vendor was EXTREMELY NICE AND PROFESSIONAL. I was happy working with them up to having to cancel and even happier that I chose...
them as they refunded my deposit. No questions asked. They stated multiple times that they are on my side. I wish more companies were like them (florist in the area did not refund... sickening).
I highly recommend them for your event.
Samantha S
5.0
12/05/2019
If you are looking for a spectacular venue with a breathtaking view—this is it!! We had our wedding and reception at Desert Willow on 11/30/19 and could not be happier!
Leading u...
p to the wedding, working with the staff was a breeze. Robbie Lomes became the new director shortly after we signed our contract for the venue, and after seeing so many great reviews about Ashley, we were initially bummed she wouldn’t be in charge. However, we could not have been luckier to have Robbie come on board and help us through the planning process. She is so sweet, helpful, and responsive, and she had years of experience from another venue. She always answered even our smallest questions promptly and thoughtfully, and we could not be more grateful to Robbie for how smoothly the planning process and the day of went. She even drove the golf cart around for us after the ceremony so we could get photos around the beautiful golf course! Additionally, all of the other Desert Willow staff were phenomenal, and we had absolutely no complaints.
The venue and the golf course/mountain view are truly stunning. We had our ceremony and cocktail hour on the terrace (one of the only venues we looked at that didn’t require an outdoor ceremony take place on grass—huge plus for high heels). All of our guests were in awe of how spectacular the location was. The reception we had indoors and it was the perfect size for a 75 person wedding.
Last, but not least, the Desert Willow has the BEST food we’ve ever had at any wedding venue. We were blown away at our tasting, and all of our guests were just as impressed at our reception.
In terms of price, this venue was actually much cheaper than others we had looked at in the Palm Springs area or compared to any of the resorts we looked into. There were no venue fees besides the cost per person for food and drink. They provided the chairs, tables, arch, etc. and did all of the set up for us.
We expected planning a wedding to be a difficult task, but working with Robbie and the Desert Willow staff truly made it a breeze. We couldn’t be luckier to have such a breathtaking venue and wonderful experience. I can not recommend this venue highly enough.
John D
5.0
10/30/2018
Our wedding experience at Desert Willow was exceptional! Bravo to Ashely Ontiveros and her team for taking care of us every step of the way - from start to finish. The "day of" n...
ot only went off without a hitch, but was far more awesome than we expected. The staff was attentive and courteous to all our guests - and always smiling! I would highly recommend Desert Willow to anyone who is looking for a worry-free, wonderful wedding experience, in addition to creating incredible memories for you and your family.
Response from Desert Willow Golf Resort on 04/06/2019
John - Thank you for sharing about your experience planning your wedding at Desert Willow....
We are glad to hear your special day was even better than you and Norma expected! Please stop by to celebrate your Anniversary coming up in a few months.
Trenna S
5.0
10/28/2018
I could not have had a picked a better place for our special day. The staff was excellent, the grounds are gorgeous, the food was fantastic. Desert Willow is over the top and I h...
ighly recommend them.
Response from Desert Willow Golf Resort on 04/06/2019
Trenna - Thank you for your review, it was a pleasure working with you. We are glad your ...
special day went off without a hitch!
Alanna B
5.0
2/23/2018
Stop looking, this is the one. Book this venue NOW.
First of all: NO VENUE FEE (as of 12/31/2017) – so like I said, BOOK THIS VENUE NOW.
Venue/Décor: 10/10
Staff/Service: 10/10
Fo...
od/Beverage Quality: 10/10
Customer Service/ planning experience: 10/10
Price/Value 10/10 (below average to average pricing)
Wedding planning/ coordination: 15/10 (yes, 15)
We held our destination wedding for 70ish guests here on new years eve, 2017. There was not a single aspect of my experience that was not superb in every possible way.
We went through Desert Willow for our ceremony, food and beverage, rentals, and day of coordination and set up. EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT! Every single staff member we interacted with (from managers/directors to wait and maintenance staff) were genuinely pleasant and happy to work with us on literally WHATEVER we had in mind.
Our wedding was non-traditional, did not follow a normal timeline, and I had certain very specific ways I wanted things done. Every detail that I had planned-out was handled perfectly (and even the few details I hadn’t thought of were handled expertly without fuss or putting additional stress on me). I was very budget conscious and never once felt pressured to add or upgrade anything or uncomfortable for having a firm dollar amount limit. They actually worked with me to make sure that I was getting the most cost effective options available and were flexible to adjust the final guest count (more than once) up until literally a few hours before the wedding (yeah, some of my guests weren’t very considerate of my planning efforts).
Our guests (from Texas, Washington State, New York, Georgia, and Pennsylvania) were all absolutely blown away by the landscaping and scenery as well as the décor and styling of our indoor event space. The Desert Willow crew made me look like the absolute champion at wedding planning and styling, even though they did all the work.
Want a small, intimate, and personal evening? They can do that. Want a big extravagant affair? They can do that too. Want something different and non-traditional? They’ll knock that out of the park. Know exactly what you want? They’ll bring it to life how you envisioned it, to the letter. Have no idea what you want? They’ll work with you to figure it out and provide options, suggestions, pictures, advice, support, and expert guidance to make sure everything is perfect.
Even if you don’t use them for day-of coordination services the planning, communication, and customer service from their director of Catering, Ashley is incomparable and cannot be beat. Whether you’re a chill, laid-back, go with the flow type bride, a high-anxiety, type-A, need to know every single thing type of bride, or anywhere in the middle, Ashley has this way of making you 300% comfortable and confident that everything is perfectly under control and is going great in less than 5 seconds, without coming across as patronizing, controlling, or any other negative word you can think of. I would joke with my fiancé and parents that sometimes I just wanted to call and talk to Ashley because I was stressed or worried and she would make me feel better (but really I was serious).
Long story-short, every single aspect of our wedding was perfect and I wouldn’t change a thing. BOOK THIS VENUE.
Response from Desert Willow Golf Resort on 03/21/2018
Alanna - Thank you for sharing about your experience with Desert Willow, we really appreci...
ate you taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review. It was an absolute pleasure working with you, you top the charts for the organized bride of the year award and made our jobs easy. We are so pleased to have been able to assist with making your vision of your perfect day come to fruition! Next time you and Alex are visiting Palm Desert please stop by to say hello (and don’t forget Rosanna & Phil).
Andrea S
5.0
2/08/2018
We could not have chosen a more perfect spot for our wedding. Everything came together seamlessly thanks to the wonderful staff at Desert Willow. The ceremony was beautiful and t...
he reception was amazing. The Desert views were stunning as a backdrop to our ceremony, reception, and photographs. We have not stopped receiving compliments on our wedding ceremony and reception. Our guests keep gushing over the food, drinks and service. I can say that working with Ashley, the Director of Catering , was an absolute blessing to us. We are so happy that we had our special day at Desert Willow.
Response from Desert Willow Golf Resort on 03/21/2018
Andrea – Thank you for taking the time to share a review. We are so glad we were able to c...
ontribute in making your special day come to life! We hope you and Tim come back and visit Desert Willow next time you are visiting the desert.
Katie G
5.0
1/24/2018
This Venue ROCKS!
Our wedding day at Desert Willow was entirely perfect. The setting can't be beat: golf, desert landscape and mountains. The food was incredible and every member ...
of the staff was friendly and attentive. We were married on the terrace overlooking the course and mountains and our reception was outside on the event lawn. There were hundreds of gorgeous photography locations from which to choose. I would recommend Desert Willow to any bride or groom looking for a picture perfect wedding with a wonderfully easy to work with staff. Book it now!
Response from Desert Willow Golf Resort on 03/21/2018
Katie – Thank you for sharing about your experience with Desert Willow. Your outdoor recep...
tion on the lawn was so tasteful and elegant, I have had several couples swooning over the photos your photographer has shared with us. I hope to see you and Brad visit us again sometime!
Whitney B
5.0
6/28/2017
I got married at Desert Willow in late May, and it was amazing! The setting is beautiful. We had looked at several other venues before we settled on Desert Willow, and it has one o...
f the best settings in the desert area. The staff was great and very helpful - especially Ashley and Jessica - they were always quick to answer questions and made the day as stress free as possible. We did buffet style food and it was hot and good - several guests commented that it was some of the best wedding food. I would definitely recommend Desert Willow!
Response from Desert Willow Golf Resort on 06/29/2017
Whitney - Thank you for the wonderful review. You and Mike were very pleasant to work with...
, you made our jobs easy! We look forward to seeing you next time you visit Palm Springs.
Anonymous
5.0
5/18/2016
Gorgeous setting. Amazing venue and staff. Professional and friendly. We had a small, intimate wedding here and it was absolutely perfect.
Susan S
5.0
3/01/2016
This place is gorgeous! Caitlin was a true pleasure to work with. She really captured what I envisioned. The entire event was better than my dreams. The food came out hot, the plac...
e setting were beautiful, and of course the view was amazing. Thanks again
Anonymous
5.0
3/09/2015
We had a December 2014 wedding at Desert Willow. Ashley was great to work with. We had an outdoor cocktail hour on the balcony, and the reception inside. Everyone raved about the...
venue and there were great hidden places on the golf course where we took amazing photos. It was very elegant and beautiful and I recommend this venue highly.
Anonymous
5.0
11/03/2014
Desert Willow is hands down the most beautiful venue for a wedding! From start to finish, it was amazing! Working with Ashley was a joy. Her attention to detail was incredible and ...
she was so helpful with absolutely everything. Our wedding was perfect and the staff so attentive. An absolutely perfect day we will never forget! You will experience some of the most beautiful backdrops for photos you've ever seen. If you're planning a wedding in the desert, do it here!! You will not be disappointed!!
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