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nd well-maintained. We were fortunate to have great weather and were able to hold the ceremony outside. The setup and lights outside made for stunning photos! Sheryl and Jessica maintained excellent communication from the moment I requested information. They were very easy to work with and promptly replied to all of my questions. Their kindness and patience made a stressful time much less so. I sent Jessica ideas I had for floral arrangements and table decor, and she found the perfect items to order. Carly brought my ideas to life, even incorporating items I provided, and created decorations far more beautiful and magical than I had imagined. Now for the food! My husband and I chose the BBQ option, and it did not disappoint! Guests raved about how delicious the BBQ was for weeks and kept asking where it was catered from. They were sad to hear it wasn’t from a restaurant! The Marquardt Ranch was the perfect choice for our wedding. The venue is beautiful, the staff are friendly and so helpful, and the packages made the wedding planning process much more simple and stress-free. We could not have chosen a better venue!

e to life, and she was there to answer my million questions. The floral department outfit themselves. The flowers were so beautiful and unique. We used the Marquardt’s catering as well, and everyone thought we had it catered from a nice restaurant. The BBQ was delicious! My husband and I are so grateful to everyone at the Marquardt for making our dreams into a reality. It was truly the most perfect day!

anted but with her expertise we were able to come up with a plan. The final product was better than I could have ever imagined! We also chose to do catering with the venue and went with the BBQ option. It was DELICIOUS! The buffet style was great and everyone had plenty of food to eat. Our guests were very satisfied with their meal. If you are thinking about it...yes, you do need Sheryl. If you think you can do it yourself or find someone else, don't! She is amazing, organized, and knows her stuff. When we met she had everything lined out and knew what questions to ask. Afterward, I was so relieved and knew we were in good hands. The day of our wedding I had nothing to worry about...except to not trip walking down the aisle. We even had family members and guests that commented on how impressed they were with her. The Texas heat: If you are planning a summer wedding and wondering if an outdoor ceremony here will work, it will. We got married on June 29th in high 90 degree weather. It was very comfortable. There really is a nice breeze through the area and the surrounding trees provide great shade. This location is perfect for a gorgeous, relaxing outdoor ceremony. Our guests especially enjoyed the outside patio and grassy area. During our reception the majority of them were out there playing games and socializing. I could go on and on about how wonderful this venue is. Bottom line: If you are thinking about the Marquardt Ranch for your wedding-just say YES! We can't believe we ever had to compare this place with other venues and make a decision. It is a no-brainer. We truly cannot imagine having our wedding anywhere besides Marquardt.

The food was delicious and the meat tender and moist. The floral captures our vision and enhanced the venue on our look. Sheryl and Jessica listened to our needs and provided helpful input when needed that made our special day a memory we will cherish forever. I can’t thank them enough for what they did for us.

ngle one we visited after just didn’t compare. In a matter of weeks, we decided that this would be the place we wanted to celebrate our big day. Besides the sheer beauty of the venue, we were really intrigued by the overwhelming “homey” feel of the place. We automatically felt welcomed by the overall presence of not just the venue itself but as well with the staff and owners. Working closely with Sheryl and Jessica made the whole wedding planning process such a breeze. They accommodated to all of our needs and last minute changes all the way up until the day of the wedding. They helped our vision come to life just by a simple conversation and handful of pictures, which provided such an overwhelming sense of love and joy. Calvin and I are so happy that we are a part of such a wonderful team! Thank you Marquardt for making our dreams come true!

e who needs everything to happen at one place! The food was amazing and the flowers that they created were absolutely breathtaking. HIGHLY recommend!!

for your wedding, you will not regret it.

de me incredible on my day of and every time I had to talk to them. With a 2+ year engagement their were multiple times wedding plans were changed and every time they were so accommodating. Our guests were in awe of the venue's beauty, and kept asking about the catering and flowers and who the vendors were: both of which were in house from the Marquardt Ranch. There is absolutely nothing I would change about our day and I am so glad we picked the Marquardt Ranch!!

my mind. The sheer beauty of the location in the hill country would be enough for anyone but the building itself is equally breathtaking. Luckily there was an opening and we booked it! Everyone on staff was wonderful and truly guided me in the planning process. While you have to use their caterers, the food was excellent. Likewise, since I didn't want too many decorations, I focused on the floral arrangements and I used their in house florist. So glad I did because she created exactly what I wanted and went above and beyond. Overall, highly recommend. Very professional, inviting, and elegant venue.

e and really care about their couples. The venue in itself is beautiful but they helped us turn our vision into something better than we could have imagined. They are honest, sweet and know what they are doing. Our wedding day couldn't have gone more perfect. From the flowers, food, weather, decor and staff, I couldn't have asked for a better day. They offer in house beautiful floral and their food is amazing! Highly recommend to any lucky couple wanting to feel loved by the venue staff.

had everything we needed, and took care of everything! The food was absolutely delicious and the catering staff had everyone fed so quickly! The flowers were incredible, better than we imagined! Our guests couldn't get over how wonderful everything was, which was exactly what we wanted! Thank you Jessica, Sheryl, Carly, Donna & the entire staff for making Karli's wedding so memorable! We cannot recommend them enough!!!

e fell in love with the views of the river & the sound of the mocking birds singing their tunes. The staff at The Marquardt are indeed the best in the business & we high recommend them for your big day!

to see it. Boy, am I glad we did! The Marquardt ended up becoming our wedding venue, as well as my bridal portrait location. I knew I had come to the right place when we dropped in unexpectedly and were welcomed with such warm hospitality. We were treated like the only client that existed. In addition, the Marquardt staff was truly appreciative of my husband's service and is very military-friendly. We love everything about the Marquardt - the architecture and fixtures, the beautiful, manicured grounds, and the river. Most importantly through, we love the people! The same level of customer service received on Day 1 was carried throughout our entire experience. They were so accommodating! We ended up utilizing the Marquardt for our venue, rentals, florals, and catering. It was the best decision ever! Since they offer so much in-house and on-site, it truly saved on costs and lessened the anxiety of having to coordinate such an important day with many additional vendors. Our guests were so impressed by the dreamy florals, delicious food and level of service. Because the ceremony site and reception site are so close together, we were able to take our time with photos and mingling with our guests. We were actually able to enjoy our day! Our day was seamlessly perfect and stress-free thanks in large part to Jessica, Sheryl and the rest of the Marquardt Ranch team. They are true professionals and you will be in expert hands at the Marquardt! Thank you for blessing us, our families, and friends with an unforgettable day!

s was the place I was going to be married at. With in house, catering, floral, and coordinator; this is the place to be. My day was everything I wanted it to be because of the staff here. they truly care about YOU the day of and the months leading up to your wedding. I live about 5 hours away and was able to talk with Sheryl or Jessica at almost any moment. They broke things down to very simple and kept it organized for you on pricing and if they had a question would not hesitate to ask for clarifications. I could not have asked/ dreamed of a more perfect place to marry my husband. I love that they make sure YOUR dreams come true and wait to hear your final thoughts instead of everyone elses

. The wedding turned out way better than I had pictured. I got tons of compliments on the floral décor we had provided by the TMR as well. I would not have changed anything about the venue. If your considering this venue, I would say 1000% your in good hands.

r wedding was the BEST DAY EVER- I am just getting the pictures back and the Whole Venue made the pictures just amazing. Memories forever for sure. You will be in love with the venue just as I was. I would suggest this place for any wedding!!!! Thank you to everyone who helped make our Wedding memories to last For ever!!! Lots of Love to THE MARQUARDT RANCH!!!!

top of everything and always responded very quickly. It was so helpful that the flowers and the food were on site! The flowers were my favorite part. They have an amazing florist. I still have guests commenting on “the best bbq they have ever had,”& “the best wedding food they have ever had.” I don’t have one single bad thing to say about this perfect venue!!!

hit. The tower is amazing to take pictures but is slightly hard to get to!

mpliments from our guests regarding the beautiful location and great food. Very happy to have gotten married here. This place will always hold a special place in our hearts!

we are still getting compliments about how perfect our venue was :) Marquardt Ranch went above and beyond all of our expectations and I can’t recommend them enough!

Ranch gorgeous but the outdoor ceremony site overlooking the river is absolutely breathtaking! Numerous people commented after our wedding how incredible it was to hear the water from the river during the silent moments of our ceremony. With all of the planning and stress that came prior to our wedding, having those moments with only the sound of the river in the background was so peaceful and romantic! Onto the food and flowers provided by the Ranch - amazing! We served beef tenderloin with mashed potatoes and green beans and it tasted just as wonderful the day of for 150+ people as it did in our intimate tasting prior to the wedding. The staff served the salads and entrees in such a timely manner and it seemed as though no one was stuck waiting to get their table bussed and the next portion of the meal served. The flowers that the Ranch ordered and put together were my absolute favorite part of our day. The colors and arrangements were so unique and elegant and fit right into the vision that I had always dreamed of! The floral consult prior to the wedding allowed us to talk about everything I was thinking and really helped to turn my dream into reality!! Last but not least, the staff - Jessica and Sheryl. These two women, I believe, were truly put on this planet to help brides execute their absolute perfect wedding! The two complement each other so beautifully as Jessica handles all of the floral aspects of the day while Sheryl manages the catering portion. They both are so intelligent and knowledgeable and you truly can trust that they will do everything you've ever hoped for and even more. You absolutely, without a doubt will not go wrong in booking The Marquardt Ranch for your wedding day!!

good time :) I would definitely recommend Marquardt Ranch to any couple looking for a venue!

Sheryl and Jessica were there to answer all of my questions and never made me feel like I was bothering them, they were instrumental in creating our perfect wedding day. All of our guests raved about how beautiful the venue was and how delicious the food was at dinner. Choosing to have our wedding at the Marquardt Ranch was one of the best decisions we made. You will not be disappointed if you choose to have your wedding here!

and food was outstanding! Altogether the perfect day, venue, memory !

detail. I contacted many different places, but none compared to The Marquardt Ranch. I told my husband that we weren’t going to make a decision until we looked at other places, but after our visit at TMR, it was such an easy decision, and the best one we could have made. Sheryl and Jessica are beyond amazing. They helped my mom and I put together the wedding of my dreams! Each and every email I sent was answered in such a timely manner, and they were always available to answer the phone or return voicemails as soon as possible. The day of the wedding, the staff was extremely welcoming and generous. Numerous staff members, including the amazing chef, came to check on me, and my bridesmaids, to make sure everything was running smoothly. Sheryl made sure we were fully taken care of on our wedding day, and we are forever grateful for her all of her hard work. Our guests raved about how delicious the food and appetizers were, and about how gorgeous the venue was both inside and out. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place to celebrate our BIG day. My husband said as we were driving away, “We should come back and have our 25th anniversary here.” He loved it just as much as I did.

cause it is already perfect! We had our ceremony outside in March and our reception inside afterwards and it couldn't have gone any smoother. Sheryl is amazing, incredibly easy to work with, and makes sure everything is exactly like you want it. The food was delicious and the wait staff was great! If you want to ease your wedding planning stress, this is the place to book as your venue. They are just so easy to work with!

have ever hoped for. If we needed something, or had a question, her or Jessica were all over it. Their experience and understanding of current wedding trends made it easy for us to describe what we were after. Also, we used the onsite floral - WOW, beyond our expectations! We knew when we walked in that Marquardt Ranch was the one, and we've never regretted it for a second. Thank you Sheryl and team for an absolutely perfect day!

. I never once felt like anything less than the top priority when I know they had multiple brides they were taking care of at the same time. During the big day Marquardt took care of it all: linens, tables, food, breakdown, set up, etc. They went above and beyond in accommodating everything so well that I didn't need to hire a wedding planner! I was extremely sick the morning of my wedding and the women at Marquardt made sure I constantly had hot water for tea. The whole day and night were flawless and all of the credit is due to the staff at Marquardt. All of my guests also commented on how great the food tasted! The quality of flowers also exceeded my expectations. my flower budget was very small compared to others, and I was nervous my bouquets were not going to look as nice as I would have like them too, but the florist at Marquardt worked with my budget and when I saw the flowers being set up that morning I was shocked to see how beautiful and creatively they were displayed to make it look as if I paid triple than I did! Everything about my wedding day was more than I could have ever asked for and I highly recommend Marquardt Ranch as the place to start your forever!

p of the day flowed smoother than I could have ever imagined and she was able to adjust and bend in the blink of an eye without inducing any additional stress or concern. I had compliment after compliment on what a beautiful venue the Marquardt Ranch was and was told several times it was one of the best weddings people had ever been to. I was a little concerned at first as I felt the rental fee for the venue was a little steep, but in the end it was clear to see that it was totally worth it. Thank you to the Marquardt Ranch for everything!

answered every question we had. We are still hearing from guests about how beautiful our venue was. We used their catering and floral service and were so happy with it all! The food was delicious and the flowers were stunning. Planning was so easy with Sheryl's help and everything that the venue has to offer. I would absolutely recommend the ranch to anyone considering it!

s. We were beyond excited that we also happened to have found the place where we would get married. At the time of booking, Sheryl gave a list of vendors that they recommended, I used every single vendor and everything, I mean EVERYTHING went so smooth. Throughout the entire planning process Sheryl and Jessica were there to address any question/concern that we had. They truly were our wedding fairy godparents. They have enough experience and creativity to not only find a solution to your problems, but to also use your ideas/what they know about you as a couple to help come up with a plan that is a 100 times better than your original one. So, not only do you end up with wedding fairy godparents if you choose The Marquardt Ranch, you also end up with a truly STUNNING venue that is completely unique. Trust me, you will enjoy every minute that you are there. The views around the Ranch are absolutely breathtaking and felt like something out of a story book. Choosing The Marquardt Ranch was the best decision we made while planning our wedding , and if we were to do it all over again, we would pick The Marquardt Ranch every time.

d sweet! I am going to miss her! The food is great! They have their own kitchen and chef, very easy to work with rather than having to find a caterer. I just loved my wedding here and I hope you choose this venue for your wedding!

solutely amazing. She cares about you and really makes every effort to make you feel comfortable and in love with every aspect of your day. They worked with us every step of the way, in giving us advice and meeting our every wish. They are a well run machine, extremely organized and great communication leading up to our day. Additionally, the food was incredible- from the appetizers to dinner. Nothing but praise from our guests. You will not be disappointed! Excellent venue !

oo! Sheryl was there the day of the wedding and my cake arrived with no flowers as I thought those were included, she jumped right in and had flowers added to the cake, no questions asked. When my husband got the wrong salad, the Captain (Kelly), was on top of it was speedy to get things fixed. The entire staff made sure my husband and I had everything we needed and did an amazing job making sure our wedding day was as special as it should have been. I HIGHLY recommend this venue! They took any worry I had and completely made it go away. Jessica, Sheryl, the Captain and the entire Marquardt Ranch Staff, THANK YOU!

ervices and were very pleased with that! Everyone commented on how beautiful the wedding was, how delicious the food was, and were really impressed with the location.

enue was so well manicured and the property was beautiful for the outdoor ceremony we planned on. We had our flowers done through Marquardt as well, and they turned out beautiful. Everything was exactly as I pictured it and more. The staff was fantastic in helping us to make our day everything we hoped for. They were prompt in answering all of our questions, and were very professional in keeping us on our toes throughout the whole process. The food was delicious, and I cannot say enough about how well everything turned out, both during cocktail hour and dinner. I received countless compliments on our choice of venue, and I had to keep looking around to take it all in. I highly recommend The Marquardt Ranch for any wedding. The are very well priced, and considering the product, you will not regret one penny spent. If you have any doubts, just take one visit to see it all for yourself. The views and the scenery will be enough to convince you! Thank you Marquardt Ranch for everything!!

ions that a bride and groom should take advantage of. It allow me to not stress out so much. The in-house catering was excellent! I also, took advantage of their in-house floral. I was speechless when I saw my table arrangements and flowers! Everything was beautiful. Jessica and Sheryl were extremely helpful.

work with, but the Marquardt Ranch also has on site catering and floral (optional) to you, which makes wedding planning much easier. Not to mention, the food is incredible and your guests will love it. For our wedding, we even requested for Sheryl to be our wedding day coordinator. She is such a sweet woman and I wouldn't have it any other way. My mom was so thankful to have Sheryl there to help us every step of the way. I HIGHLY recommend this venue to anyone. I had 230+ people and the Marquardt Ranch accommodated very well.

ing and didn't require me to make the decision of inside or outside until the very last minute. The rain stopped probably 30 minutes before the ceremony and all the staff were outside drying off the seats. They knew exactly what we wanted and were going to help make it happen for us. Inside was just as beautiful, so even if I had to move it in, I would have been just as happy. Marquardt has great people to work with, and is a beautiful venue for a ceremony and reception.

uite are always super nice. They have showers in both of them, tv's, fridges, couches and mirrors. They are also caterers. You do have to use their in-house catering, but don't worry they are great and have everything. To top it off they also do floral, they made all of my bouquets, flowers crowns, boutonniere and corsages. They did a BEAUTIFUL job on all of the floral. They offer even more services, but I fit what I could for the budget I have. This place fit all of my needs for my big day. 5 Stars!!

scenery made the cost worth it. Just be sure to have your guest number nailed down! We had several guests drop out about a week prior, so our count ended up well under 100, but we still had to pay the extra $1000 for being over 100. Everything else was absolutely perfect! I would recommend the venue to any Bride looking for a gorgeous Hill Country wedding! Can't wait to see our photos!

r making this special occasion so very,very special.

and easier than I had anticipated, and she truly turned my vision into reality. I had an abundance of compliments from guests on how amazing the venue was. If you're looking for an outdoor (or even indoor) wedding venue with a beautiful Texas hill country scenery and an excellent staff, Marquardt is the way to go!

ess. I would not change a thing!

e for us that much more enjoyable and relaxing (if you can relax while trying to plan a wedding). She really goes out of her way to help you. They do require you to use their caterer, but you won't regret eating their food. It is delicious! Besides it's one less thing you have to research. They also have an awesome list of recommendations as far as vendors go. I suggest you start with their list. OUR DJ WAS PHENOMENAL (Fred Sheridan Productions). He knows the venue well! My only other suggestion to you is to pick this venue and rent the venue for 6 hours, because trust me time flies on your wedding day. I want to relive it all over again. It was a blast!

orations. Love this place! Still getting compliments about our wedding even after a year of marriage.My husband and I even went back to do my baby bump photo session.

. Food was excellent ( which we had to get through them as well).

inator, along with Jordan and they both took care of everything for me! Jessica was always very quick to respond to any emails and questions. On the day of, they took care of all my last minute questions and details. We had cupcakes, cookies, and empanadas along with our cake, and I accidentally didn't buy enough wooden boxes to put everything in. Jessica saved the cake table and found a perfect wooden box to put them in that matched my other ones! All of our guests raved about how amazing everything was. They're almost a one stop shop. They did my flowers, and have in house catering. They also have amazing recommendations for things like photography, videography, etc. The flowers were incredible, and they took my vision and made it a reality! The only thing was I had ordered blue and purple orchids, and ended up having purple/pinkish ones. However, everything looked so well together I didn't even notice until the next day! The food was amazing, and I got a ton of compliments on their dj who kept the dance floor full all night long! Jessica and Jordan kept everything running smoothly and kept us on schedule. There were a few minor hiccups but I didn't even notice some until later, because all the major things were so well taken care of by the staff. I had an amazing wedding and owe a huge thank you to the amazing staff!

o talk with my guest and take more photos. My wedding started at 5:30 and was over in the blink of an eye! Also I would make sure to get a list of photos you want, Mark Thomas photography failed to get photos with many of my family members.

eks before our wedding, we found out that we were double booked. LONG story short, we were forced to relocate. But one of the most frustrating and stressful situations turned out to be a huge blessing. In the midst of our anxiety, we obviously still have a wedding to put on. By the grace of God, our date had become available at the Marquardt Ranch. We booked the venue with two weeks until our wedding. Courtney and Jessica were a dream to work with. They were so accommodating, helpful, and very encouraging during this really difficult situation. They worked with us on finances, vendors, and so many other things to ensure that we would be satisfied and happy. The day of, there were a few hiccups. The power was out for several hours, off and on, so we had to finish our hair in the car (luckily someone had an outlet in their car). The day-of staff was very quick to call and figure out the situation and make sure we had a generator on hand, in the event we needed it. The linens were the wrong color, so they had to be reshipped overnight, and arrived around 1PM. It was an eventful day. Everything else was perfect. The weather was gorgeous. The venue itself is truly unique and breathtaking. The views for the ceremony are unlike anything I've seen. The cutout cross at the back of the reception room is incredible. All the little extra little touches make The Marquardt Ranch one of the premiere wedding venues in Boerne/San Antonio. I can't thank Jessica and Courtney enough for the way they turned my nightmare into the most special and memorable day of my life. What a blessing it was to have my wedding at the Marquardt Ranch. Even with a different place booked beforehand, I can't imagine getting married anyplace else!

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role in my day. The venue itself is breath taking, then when they added the flowers and decorations, it totally took the place over the top. Amanda arranged my flowers and she did such a good job. All I heard all night was how beautiful everything looked. I was so proud to claim it as my wedding day. Throughout the year, the staff was so helpful with any questions I had and with helping me get everything together that I needed to. There is not one thing I would change about my day, and I don't think I could ever thank them enough! I highly recommend this venue to newly engaged couples. You will not regret your choice. Not only is it almost a one stop shop, (they offer catering, linens, DJ, flowers,cakes, pretty much everything you need.), but the friendly staff just takes them over the top! Thank you for everything you did guys!

detail and she doesn't miss a thing! She was always so quick to answer any questions I had via email and never made me feel like I was bugging her. I honestly felt like she was one of my bridesmaids just helping me plan my big day! The Ranch offers almost everything...a one stop shop! The venue, food, flowers, DJ, bartenders and security guards. I only had to find a photographer, a baker for the cake and a liquor store for the booze and they gave us tons of recommendations for all of those things! The day of the wedding couldn't have gone smoother! I am kind of a control freak so it was hard for me to let go and have someone else in charge, but I had to and I couldn't have been in better hands! Courtney was amazing on our wedding day and so calm! She fixed something on my bouquet that I wanted changed without hesitation. During the reception someone spilled a beer on the cake table and they jumped right in and handled it. They told us where to be and when! They kept our beers full for us all night! My husband said he felt like royalty! That's exactly what The Marquardt Ranch provides....royal treatment! Thank you for making the best day of our lives so perfect!

so many guest compliments about how gorgeous my wedding was! You can't go wrong with Marquardt Ranch!

hey took care of anything and everything! I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone!!!

had no issues with the changeover and keeping guests entertained. Great job! TMR requires you to work with their onsite caterer which was a concern for us as the tasting was a disappointing experience. HOWEVER, the real dinner was INCREDIBLE, FANTASTIC! we received many compliments from our guests regarding dinner. I was a happy bride. We also used their onsite floral service. I was not very satisfied with her service as most of the flowers didn't look fresh and one of my bridesmaid's bouquets was falling apart dropping dry petals all over. This is an important detail so please shop around before you hire anyone. We're very HAPPY and grateful to TMR for their fine service and highly recommend it.

the most professional. As soon as we looked at the venue and chatted with Courtney, we knew this was a trustworthy place to have our wedding. TMR is sort of a one stop shop: they take care of your food, floral, and sound (for a cost, of course). As a couple who was planning during the holidays, this was actually a good thing because the only vendor we really needed to find on our own was the dessert vendor. Courtney and her team handled EVERY SINGLE ONE of my questions, emails, phone calls, etc. with ease and more importantly -- made our wedding day completely effortless. If price is an issue for you, let this be the one thing you splurge on. I can't tell you enough how great it was to not stress about wedding day details and -- I was able to actually enjoy our wedding day!

op notch. Everything went so smoothly. I loved having a wedding planner included. She contacted all of my vendors and coordinated everything the week of our wedding so I didn't have to worry about any of that. She walked me through a timeline and floor plan. She ran our rehearsal and kept my wild family in line. She was also in charge of the set up and clean up. I would definitely select Marquardt Ranch as our venue if I could do it all over again.

the hard work from Courtney and Amanda leading up to the wedding and Amanda during the month of the wedding and at the wedding. They were both very professional and hard working. They were always quick to respond and help with any questions I had. Amanda made the rehearsal and the wedding day very smooth. She made sure we got everything done in a timely manner and made sure everything ran smoothly. She also did a beautiful job designing the flowers on the arbor to get just what I wanted. Jacob and I both talked about how much we enjoyed her as our Wedding Coordinator!

most an hour late and by the time it was served most of the older people, including my grandma, didn't get cake. My pre wedding pictures were not taken on time because no one told me what time it was, which resulted in some of the wedding guests seeing me before the wedding. Other than that it was great. The food was awesome, so many complements from my guests. The flowers were very pretty, my bouquet was a bit smaller than I expected, about the size of my bridesmaids. Overall it was a great venue. They offer a lot of help, and believe me you'll need it for a wedding. The inside venue is so pretty and can really be country or elegant, it's very versatile.

venue and I would highly recommend it to my closest friends.

o unpredictable, raining on and off all day, but my coordinator, Courtney, was so awesome and was able to make sure that everything still worked out, and I was able to have my outdoor ceremony when the rain quit. Planning my wedding at this venue was an extremely stress-free process as they provide catering, floral, linens, and DJ in house, and they have a list of fantastic vendors for anything else you may need that they work with frequently. The staff at the Marquardt Ranch is incredibly professional and they truly care about making your day special. My wedding day was so perfect and stress free because of their hard work and I could never thank them enough. I highly recommend the Marquardt Ranch!!!

ve and provides catering, coordinator, DJ/band services, tables, linens, floral and decorations. I am an interior designer and am very particular about atmosphere, and I was pleased with the look of the space. Because of the excellent material selection and design of the building's interior, extra decor needs were minimal. My only complaint is the flowers provided by the Marquardt. We ordered dark red peony bouquets for the bridesmaids and dark red rose boutonnières for the men, but the bridesmaid peonies ended up an awful magenta-purple shade, while the groomsmens' boutonnières were cherry red. I only saw the bridesmaid bouquets before the ceremony, and the coordinator did not inform me of the color variation on the boutonnières, so I only realized that the colors clashed horribly when I was at the altar. I understand that since we ordered different types of flowers, different color variations were possible, but I wish I had been informed about this before the ceremony so I could have told them just to take off the boutonnières and avoid that ridiculous look. The bridesmaid bouquets were also quite small for around $75 each. I am so disappointed that I did not ask the groomsmen to remove their boutonnières before the formal pictures- I was too distracted and didn't have time to think. As a designer, this rather large oversight embarrasses me when people see the pictures and assume that I chose those flower colors.

d seamlessly. Amanda and Courtney were simply incredible. Always polite, fun, thorough, prompt and detail oriented! This venue is beyond beautiful. If you wish a stunning hill country location, casual but elegant, then this is the place. Our guests are still talking about this wedding a month later. We would recommend this venue, these capable women event planners, and their recommended vendors to anyone! An awesome venue by day and by night, a fabulous meal by wonderful caterers, and a band that kept the dance floor completely packed all evening with all ages is something not seen often at weddings. I truly wish I had another daughter so we could do it all over again! Thank you Marquardt Ranch! Ann B

y day-of coordinator. She took care of calling vendors to confirm in the weeks leading up to the wedding and made every problem that popped up seem small and solvable. The day of the wedding, she was very attentive to my groom's and my needs, and she made sure no detail was overlooked. I'm not sure how I could have done a wedding without having her help. I would highly recommend a wedding at The Marquardt Ranch!

r's Catholic Church in Boerne, I chose the Marquardt as the reception site and working with the coordinators there was great and their flexibility and professionalism served our needs greatly. The accommodated many of our trips out there to walk thru and look over things, plan our layout, ask questions and sketch together precisely how the venue would look the night of the wedding. I took my bridal portraits out there as well and they turned out beautifully! Although I got married after the first official day of Summer, the outdoor lawn where overflow of tables and bars were set up for guests was pleasant with the constant breeze and cooler than in town temperatures. The entire event was absolutely perfect and more than I could have dreamed of! Everything went PERFECT, I still can't believe how wonderful it all was and wish I could do it again, or at least have had more time to take it all in. All in all I would most definitely recommend The Marquardt Ranch for a wedding venue to anyone looking for an elegant rustic touch with the feeling of being outside the city limits. It's a fantastic place and know anyone who chooses to marry there will be very pleased! Thanks to all who made it possible!

nts about the actual venue/location itself. My complaint comes to the people who run the venue (coordinators, receptionists, and the in-house vendors). I most definitely fell for the sales pitch. The venue comes with a day of coordinator and she also meets with you when you book the venue, and then a month out from the wedding. I understood that she would be helping with many items. She simply suggested vendors and certain items to get done. This might have just been the particular coordinator that I had, but I felt that contacting her for certain in house items was absolutely hard. I felt like I was not given many options. When my husband and I spoke to her before we booked the venue she sold a whole lot more of what she was going to do and help with than what she will actually do. Just beware- she does no work besides using a pre-made timeline (which you can download online), pre-made floor-plan, and a few suggestions. You can use their in house vendors, which of course they recommend. I actually don't know if you have the option not to use them. I had the feeling that I better not stray from using their in-house vendors or suggestions. Do NOT use their in house DJ. THe DJ absolutely had to have been the worst DJ I have ever heard. Even my parents complained. The DJ doesn't even meet with you before the wedding. All we got was a lousy email with a bunch of paperwork to fill out. Even though I had filled out the paperwork they still played songs I had requested them not to play. And I really disliked the idea of communicating just via email. They should have met with us one time. I would also NOT recommned using the in-hour florist. My flowers were awful! I was not happy. My mom's corsage was falling apart the moment it was pinned on her. I would say about 85% of the flowers looked like they were dying. I was so disappointed and I paid a lot of money for them. If there was one thing I could take back and redo it would be the flowers. I would just go to HEB were there is better quality and the price is so much cheaper and do them myself. The In-house florist charges an incredibly high price. I checked with florists outside of the venue, and at HEB, whole foods, etc. were all much cheaper and their flowers would have looked alive! So very disappointed. The in-house florist was also my coordinator. I don't want to say anything bad about my coordinator, so all I am going to say is- anything she tells you, do your own research because it is probably not true, or you can find a better price, etc. I was so disappointed with the coordinator. The only good suggestion she made was our photographer which I absolutely loved. Overall my experience was not good with the people there, the DJ, and the florist. I think the fact that the wedding venue is so gorgeous and the fact that my photographer was absolutely amazing made up for it and so I still enjoyed the day. But I have to say... every time I looked at the flowers I just wanted to cry. That must have been the worst part for me.