Emerald at Queensridge

ges to the food tastings and vendor connections to the onsite day of coordinator, we had someone assisting us every step of the way and overseeing the festvities to make sure everything was perfect. I love that they offered a basic package that could be adjusted and embellished to fit my vision as well as how up front they were with pricing and contract procedures - we knew exactly what to expect and they delivered on it 100%! I highly recommend EAQ and their can-do minded staff!!

y helped my husband and I with ideas and the vision I had in my head of a perfect wedding happen! Our day of coordinator, Devin was nice, funny, and listened to every request we had! He also kept things running so smoothly and organized, there was never a time I was looking for him that I couldn’t se him. The bridal suite upstairs was beautiful and just the perfect space for any bride and her bridal party to get ready for the day. We got there as early as they allowed us to which was 3 hours before! The suite was setup with a blue tooth speaker table, couches, high top table, 8-10 vanity areas for hair and makeup, two huge bathrooms, and closet with a safe (for personal belongings) and a decent sized balcony. We felt so at home using the bridal suite! For the reception the servers and wait staff were on top of everything at dinner/also after dinner. Darren the DJ/MC (he’s the preferred vendor at EAQ). Super friendly and very outgoing, he kept everyone on the dance floor all night long!! Pastor Pete (preferred vendor for EAQ) was fantastic, he arrived early to explain to us how the ceremony was going to go! Also Pastor Pete is from Chicago and at least 80% of my family that was there for our wedding is from Chicago, so that was a big plus for us! This next the part I had no idea about until a lot of my guest told me about it afterwards… The sound system in the courtyard was not working or something because not everyone could hear everything during the ceremony, they could only hear the music for the ceremony as we walked down the aisle. But the courtyard for the ceremony was absolutely beautiful and spectacular. I didn’t pay the additional expenses for more decor outside and I was absolutely happy with the ‘included’ for decorations for outside. Beautiful! The reception room is pretty and spacious. Having my wedding at EAQ was definitely a dream come true for me… Food- My husband and I barely ate(I know this happens often because everyone comes up to the table to congratulate you and your significant other) But our guest were all satisfied with the food. Our overall experience with EAQ was amazing and we are grateful to have been able to share that with our friends and family here. I will highly recommend EAQ to everyone/anyone I hear say that they are getting married. The reason I gave 4 out of 5 stars is because I wish all my guest were able to hear the fully ceremony not just the music. Otherwise it would be a 5 out of 5 stars.

too busy!!). However, the box only contained bottom scraps of my cake that were not the pieces from my plate, which was a flavor I’ll never get to try now that I live out of state.

wife and I at reception was great, awesome bartender, Bree Romero our coordinator was fantastic and always very helpful with everything we needed Negatives: You will be nickel and dimed for even the most minor upgrades, we were told using vendors that were not contracted with Emerald were ok to use but our vendors we brought in were treated rudely, we were severely rushed after ceremony to take pictures and effected our outcome of photos, grooms suite needs more mirrors and staff started tearing down tables and decor during reception before our last song was even in process So overall this is not a positive review or a negative review but we fell the need to share the pros and cons of our entire experience here at Emerald at Queensridge

ade things simple, fun, and manageable (the way wedding planning truly should be!). We did all of our planning meetings over Zoom, and we never felt like we weren’t connected even though we were thousands of miles away. Email correspondence was always lightning fast which was so appreciated. Joey helped us define our vision, and do it in a way that still fit our budget. EAQ is a family ran business and that is very important to me and my husband. We had personal touches and care that we never would have gotten at a larger more corporate venue. Additional staff shoutouts: Daisy, the day of coordinator was my legitimate savior from start to finish on wedding day. My manicure that I just got done a few days before completely chipped on multiple fingers. In passing I showed Daisy at our rehearsal, and the morning of wedding day she had the perfect matching nail polish for me that she brought from home. Besides that, she was calm, efficient, and friendly. I truly felt I could lean on her throughout all of the wedding day craziness. -The bartender was fantastic. We were nervous that only having one bar inside would lead to long lines given our large guest count (~140 people). We did end up adding an additional bar outside in the courtyard to help keep the lines short. I’ll tell you this—the additional bar was not necessary! The bartender and staff work so quickly inside that there was never a long line! We were so grateful. -The servers and rest of the wait staff were super friendly and efficient. -Darren the MC/DJ is THE MAN! Him and Daisy worked so well together and so well with me and my husband throughout the night. There were some timeline issues that had me stressed out and required us to make some changes to the reception schedule in real-time. This was no one at EAQ’s fault at all, but Darren knew that these changes in timeline were stressing me out, and he offered solutions and tweaks to our reception schedule that allowed me to enjoy the reception the way I wanted to. Not only does he get the party started, and keep the party going, he also was another great support for me and my husband throughout the night. Venue: The courtyard is stunning. Period. It has the best views of the Red Rocks, and it looks beautiful at every time of day. The sound system in the entire venue is great. I was worried that guests would not hear the pastor at the ceremony since they sit a little farther from the alter. Not the case at all!! Everyone could hear everything and the music for the ceremony sounded great as we walked down the aisle. The reception room is nice and spacious and the lighting in the room is so romantic. We added on the tri-level candles on the speaker box and stair case and they were so worth the price!! It really was a dream. The bridal suite upstairs is the PERFECT spot for a bride and her party to get ready for the day. Set with blue tooth speakers, couches, high tops, stations for hair and makeup, two bathrooms, and a balcony. We were so comfortable all day!! I am running out of characters but additional thoughts: I barely ate but everyone said the food was good! (Especially the ham). We are forever grateful to EAQ for helping us have the best day of our lives!

ecklist of decisions we needed to make, offering a great list of recommended vendors, and being super responsive to all questions. Bree was amazing to work with during our planning and we can't thank Jasmine enough for her time and attention day-of. 100% recommend!

duled a rehearsal with another couple in between. They did not allow any vendors to come set up until 3:45 for our 6pm wedding. When my bridal party and I arrived at 4:15 nothing was ready. My parents, sisters (who were bridesmaids) and other family members had to help set up because guests were beginning to arrive and the room was still not ready. We signed a paper and agreed to a $500 fine if we brought outside alcohol, yet when we arrived in our bridal and grooms suites after pictures, we didn't have the "complimentary beverages". After the ceremony, during the cocktail hour outside, the staff started to take away the ceremony chairs while our guests were still outside. They were going in front of the pictures over and over again. Fast forward to the end of the night, immediately after the last song, I asked for a final drink and the bartender told me no and started cleaning up. Also, at the end of the night, we were expected to bring everything home. When I asked if I could leave one sign and come pick it up in the morning, I was told it may or may not be there in the morning. Lastly, two days later when we were going through all of the stuff, we had noticed we never received the forks that we had eaten our cake with. When we called Emerald at Queensridge to see if they had found them we were told "one of your guests must have stolen them". Emerald at Queensridge takes absolutely no responsibility for their lack of care about you and your event. It is really sad that the above events overshadow the things that were great in the day. Their bottom line is money and they don't care, just as long as they get their money.

R when you have a billion questions like I do and is always smiling and happy. Very knowledgeable and professional in every way. I thought she was our "assigned" coordinator but she wasn't but assured me we were in good hands. Then we met Daisy for our "DAY OF" coordinator and OH MY GOODNESS! Just when you think it couldn't get any better, it DID! Daisy was SO hands on, so amazing, so kind, so so helpful, so funny, so PERFECT. She handled everything so well, even if there were small issues (donuts for our beautiful donut wall were dripping ) it was handled BEFORE it was even brought to my attention~ By the end of the night we felt like we made a new friend! Kids aka the wedding party loved her also and we just wish we could do the whole day over again. Everyone from the DJ, Bartender, event staff, and owner made our special day unforgettable and we couldn't be happier to share this memory with great people. They do this everyday for a living and still make YOU a priority. THE BEST!

tire process. On the day of the event, Daisy made everything run so smoothly. She assisted with adding our personal touches, including our centerpieces, when setting up the room so that we could just focus on getting ready and enjoying our day. She, along with the serving staff, were so attentive to us and the rest of our guests, making for a relaxed experience for everyone. We knew we loved the venue when we saw it, but the staff at Emerald really made our experience nothing short of perfect!

g everything for us so we could just show up! The bridal suite was exceptionally great, the food was amazing, and the staff were truly so nice and happy to help. I even got complements on the preacher we used through them!

ttime ceremony that didn’t have to end before 11pm due to noise ordinances. I wanted a venue that gave magical romance and just a fun experience for all of our guests. From day 1 of reaching out their customer service was outstanding. My contact person during the entire planning process was Bree. She is amazing! I was kept on schedule and always had my questions answered. She saw that all of my wants and requests were handled and kept in touch enough to keep my stress at bay. The day of my wedding I was assigned Daisy as my day of coordinator/ contact. She was my fairy godmother in every way possible. She made sure all vendors were accounted for and that everything for our wedding ran smoothly. Our wedding ran as close to perfect as it could be and I owe most of that to EAQ! The vendors we chose were off of their preferred list and they were also just as amazing. The DJ was the best MC and kept the night on schedule. He played the best mix according to our suggestions. The staff was all incredibly nice and professional. If you are looking to get married at the most gorgeous venue with the best food and experience for you and your guests, chose Emerald at Queensridge and I promise you will be so glad you did! Thank you to everyone at Emerald for making our fairytale wedding a reality!

rfect and exactly the way that I had envisioned it. Daisy and Mary were absolutely amazing and the entire team was so well coordinated and organized. The bartender was super awesome and the DJ was on point. There were a couple songs that was not correct but he got 99% of the songs right. There is absolutely nothing we would change. We are so glad we chose a Emerald Queensridge to celebrate our special day. For the value you get and the price you pay, I highly highly recommend! Thank you so much again.

ator, was super helpful in the months leading up to the big day and was always available to answer and questions that we had. Our day-of coordinator Daisy was top-notch, she was always there if I needed her to help with my train, hold my bouquet during our first dance, and provided words of encouragement right before I walked down the aisle to help calm my nerves. She also was nice enough to make sure that we had a to-go plate of food in hand because we were so busy greeting our guests that we didn't get a chance to eat any dinner. DJ Darren was awesome, and he kept checking in with us throughout the night to make sure the flow was what we wanted, and also kept the party going. The bridal suite is fantastic and has everything you need to get ready. All of our guests kept commenting on how great the food was, and how nice the ballroom looked for our reception. I really can't say enough about this venue and the staff there, their professionalism and attention to detail really make all the difference in making sure you have the wedding of your dreams.

eeds. Emily coordinated my wedding, and she was amazing!!!! She ensured everything went as planned, and adapted as needed with professionalism and grace. My guest were in awe of the service. The DJ was wonderful as well!!! Last but not least, IT'S WORTH EVERY PENNY!!! I highly recommend Emerald at Queensridge!

f. The most beautiful venue I ever seen.

ry. I had a lot of cancelations the week of my wedding but Emerald at Queensridge was very responsive and even helped me the day-of to arrange my seating chart and making my decoration looked amazing so I didn't have to see empty tables or chairs. It was really windy and the weather said it was going to rain but fortunately it was just an early sprinkle and Emerald made sure to clean the courtyard one more time before the start of my wedding ceremony. I can't thank them enough for being so accomodating and sweet. If you are looking for a Venue that makes you feel like a princess and give you a stress-free day, this is the right venue for you!

roblems on our wedding day, but the coordinators are so good at their jobs that our night flowed seamlessly. We seriously can not say enough good things about this venue and it’s management.

ly romantic, Emerald really stood out. They have a beautiful courtyard for the ceremony and the reception area was just perfect. Immediately after our meeting we went to the car and said that this was it. We made the call the following day and booked it. We were set to marry in April 2020 but due to the global pandemic we had to reschedule for July 2020. With everything happening, we decided to go for it and it was the best day of our lives. Everything went perfect and we did not have to worry about a thing the entire time. We were able to enjoy our special day without worrying about what was happening. The staff made our guests feel safe and comfortable. The wedding coordinator Cicely was wonderful. She kept in contact with us the entire time we planned the wedding and was always there to answer all of our questions and concerns. On the day of the wedding, we had another amazing coordinator Lorana who was just super helpful and super sweet that went over everything with us before each step throughout the night. We also want to thank Shane and Mary for being very helpful and making sure our night was perfect. We couldn't have done it without them. Our DJ Darrin was fantastic. He made sure the guests and of course the bride and groom were having fun. The food was fantastic and everyone enjoyed the Photo Booth. Thank you so much to the wonderful staff at Emerald at Queensridge for making our big day special. Our guests cannot stop talking about what a blast they had. We will never forget it :)

ir candle, but they decided to put out candle on my cake table anyway, I was surprised, things unfortunately result in two stars off were due to they changed our pastor at the last minutes without contacting us, we showed up at our wedding looking at our pastor and goes "who the heck is this person?", not only he completely messed up our wedding, it ruined our ceremony, the pastor who showed up didn't do any homework and just do cookie cutter speech, it was so bad we had to ask our videographer to cut out ALL of our ceremony video, I felt this is very unprofessional, we had already contacted the pastor from their brochure, we even met him and had coffee and talked about how we want our ceremony to be like, for them to switch out our pastor in the end was pretty unprofessional. They kindly refunded some money back, but the damage were already been done. Another thing that upset us is on their website they said the price include photography service, please be warned what they didn't mentioned were photogrphy service were provided (meaning they will come take picture for you), BUT you will need to spend at least $1500~$2000 just for them to release the photo to you in the end, so NO, IT'S NOT FREE and It's completely false advertising. One of the videographer I tried to hire also told me they refuse to work in that venue because they were mean to those who were not contracted with them.

ble to customize the venue to match what I wanted for my wedding. The bridal suite was very spacious and had everything I needed. I would recommend EAQ to anyone planning a wedding or event!