About this vendor
River Bend Ranch is a stunning scenic wedding venue located in Durango, CO. Nestled in Animas Valley of Durango, it is surrounded by breathtaking mountain views and lush greenery that add to the magic of your special day. The team boasts a rustic and casual style, which allows them to appreciate the natural beauty of the venue while providing a relaxing experience on your wedding day.
River Bend Ranch offers a selection of beautiful spaces where you can celebrate your love story. You can exchange vows in a magical outdoor setting on the lawn in front of glistening waters that sparkle under the Colorful Colorado sun. After you say I do, you can retreat to the Event Barn for a night of dining and dancing. The barn features high ceilings and exposed wooden beams that bring a rustic feel to the space. It is softly illuminated with unique light fixtures and fairy lights that make the room even more inviting and romantic. You and your wedding party are welcome to prepare for your big day from the comfortable get-ready suites which feature lots of seating and mirrors.
The River Bend Ranch team would be honored to bring your vision to life. They offer a selection of event items, such as audio equipment, chairs, tables, and a dance floor, to make your day seamless and enjoyable. The team welcomes outside vendors to help make your dreams come true and can also help with cleanup, so all you have to worry about is spending quality time with the people you love.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Liability Insurance
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Barn
- Farm & Ranch
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Mountain
- Trees
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Planning
- Destination Wedding Planning
Reviews
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4.3
out of 5.03 reviews
When I looked at wedding venues and vendors I wish there had been more honest reviews and I really wish I could have written more positives about RBR. Remember this was MY experien...
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I got married here about a year ago and if it wasn’t for the stunning location I would have rather held my event elsewhere just because of the ownership. I had a pretty rough experience trying to book my original date. I sent a few emails back and forth between Dan asking multiple times how to go forward with booking. After about a day of not hearing back I learned the date had been booked. I seriously felt like it whoever else inquired had priority.
After this I still decided to take a chance and move forward with a new date. Part of the reason we really had our heart set on the venue was the cabin on site. Well that cabin wasn’t available AT ALL the whole week of our wedding. Uhhh? What? Why would you even let someone book it out for the whole week KNOWING you have other events? Okay so maybe not everyone who is using the space wants the cabin but we didn’t even get the choice. Also really weird to have strangers on site during our event.
Let me say this venue is not cheap! I’ve heard they also increased their rate recently.. During our final walk through I did mention how dirty the main space seemed especially dusty on the drapes and decor. Again for how much they charge and how many events get held here you would THINK they have a system in place to clean/replace said decor. Well day of my event I noticed dusty drapes, visible stains, etc.
This venue is ABSOLUTELY stunning and if none of the above bother you. GO for it our photos turned out fantastic! I really appreciate how non restrictive they are when it came to vendors and alcohol. They offer a lot of decor at your disposal that’s included as well. Our guests LOVED the paddle boats and fishing ponds it’s a great way to entertain during cocktail hour. Durango is small! Almost all vendors we worked with had at one point or another done events at this venue. That gave me peace of mind knowing they knew their way around!
River Bend Ranch is a breathtaking venue that needs no selling, but the owner Dan and his family are absolutely AMAZING. We were thinking about pushing back our original wedding da...
te because of COVID, and Dan was communicative early-on about open dates and very flexible about everything. We were able to push the wedding a couple of months with no hiccups or issues. When it came to site visits, the day of the wedding and pickup the morning after, it was all flawless and wonderful! My (now) husband and I would highly recommend!
My fiance (at the time) and I wanted to include mountains and a body of water which was more challenging than we both imagined. We came across River Bend Ranch through the Knot, s...
ite unseen after multiple conversations with Dan, we booked for October and had a gorgeous rustic, romantic and super fun wedding! We live in Southern CA and searched high and low for a venue that had all the amenities, support and elements we desired and were open to an out of state wedding. River Bend fit our budget and exceeded our expectations. The location is absolutely stunning and magical, Dan and his wife are angels and were there to guide us every step of the way, Dan was always there for us when we had questions, so attentive and would always reply promptly. My husband and I are very happy with River Bend Ranch, the event was a hit, the outdoor background with the redrock cliffs, trees, and lake were just so perfect!
Contact
27846 Highway 550, Durango, CO
River Bend Ranch