Love Burns Eternal in the Desert
Shannon Cohen-Damron
CATERING & EVENTS MANAGER
AWARD WINNER (1X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Verde River Golf & Social Club is an ideal special events and wedding venue for those seeking a stunning private event space with dramatic views of the surrounding Tonto National Forest. Perched on a plateau that overlooks a breathtaking backdrop of the Mazatzal mountains and the prominent Four Peaks landmark, we are perfectly suited to accommodate large celebrations and unforgettable intimate events.
This spectacular venue boasts three different event spaces for weddings and events. Begin the night before your wedding day by hosting an intimate rehearsal dinner for 12 at the Chef's Table. Once you have rested and are ready for the big day, you will thrill your guests with the picturesque views of the Mazatzal Mountains during your outdoor ceremony. The Ceremony Lawn can hold up to 140 guests theater style, perfect for your ceremony. You and your guests will then move indoors to the Verde River Events Center for your reception dinner. This space is decorated to reflect the southwestern region and the natural beauty surrounding the Verde River Golf & Social Club.
The team will take care of every need you may have, with an in-house wedding coordinator available to help you with every aspect of the wedding, from tabletops all the way to menus; they are there to bring your dream wedding to life. The Verde River takes care of all your catering and bar needs, meaning you can trust your guests to be delighted with delicious and unique dishes. A cake-cutting service is available as part of the catering package. Regarding your hair and makeup needs, the in-house Alvea Spa team is on hand to help your wedding party feel like the best version of themselves.
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Starting prices
Reception:
$1,700
Ceremony:
$1,000
Bar services:
$10 per person
Catering:
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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Feb-Apr and Oct-Dec.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 150
Settings
Ballroom
Country Club
Desert
Mountain
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Cupcakes
Other Desserts
Destination Weddings
Food & Catering
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Shannon Cohen-Damron
Catering & Events Manager
Verde River Golf & Social Club is excited to have Shannon Cohen-Damron on the team! Shannon brings a strong background in event planning and food & beverage, and has a high volume of music venue management, too.
Shannon spent years in Las Vegas working with Wynn Resort’s Master Mixologist, specializing in beverage mixology. Shortly after, she served as General Manager of a live music venue in downtown Las Vegas. She has also led the food & beverage team at the Arizona Biltmore, held the role of Senior Food & Beverage Manager at Waldorf Astoria Resort, and held a Beverage Director position with Hilton. Additionally, Shannon has worked in a handful of private golf clubs and brings broad experience and deep passion to her position as Catering & Events Manager here at Verde River.
Shannon’s career has taken her across the country, working in both small resort towns like Sun Valley, ID, Aspen, CO and Park City, UT, and large cities such as Orlando, FL and Vegas. She has resided in Scottsdale since 2019.
Shannon is a retired professional slopestyle skier, and in her free time she also enjoys racing dirt bikes, wake surfing, golfing, and spending time with her two exotic cats and husband, Chance. We’re thrilled to have Shannon with us at Verde River!
Reviews
4.6
out of 5.020 reviews
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Verde River Golf and Social Club is a highly recommended wedding venue with breathtaking views of the Four Peaks mountains. Multiple reviewers praise the venue's beautiful architecture and stunning scenery. The staff, particularly Marianna and Shannon, are commended for their professionalism, helpfulness, and attention to detail. The food is described as delicious, and the venue is praised for its accommodating service and affordable prices. Overall, customers rave about their positive experiences and recommend Verde River Golf and Social Club for weddings.- Top reviews
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Lexi & Charlie D
5.0
12/07/2022
Verde River is absolutely breathtaking for a wedding venue! We had our ceremony on Four Peaks Lawn, over-looking the Four Peaks mountains. Our cocktail hour began right as the sun was setting over the mountains which was absolutely stunning. Our guests are still talking about how gorgeous every detail of the the venue was. We had between 150-160 guests which fit great on the patio area for our reception. We had our tables outside of the event center, which allowed us to have a live band and dance floor inside. We hired a day-of coordinator that worked side-by-side with Marianna, the venue’s coordinator. Initially we were concerned with the venue’s location, being about 25 minutes away from downtown Scottsdale, which is where we had our host hotels - but our guests had zero issues with the commute. Once they arrived and saw the picturesque views they were in awe. We are so pleased with how everything turned out. Highly recommend!
Sierra B
5.0
11/03/2022
We booked this venue for our wedding and it was BEYOND our expectations. The staff, especially Marianna, are incredibly knowledgeable, communicative, flexible, and kind. The food and dessert is to die for! The wait and bar staff are so sweet and attentive. We were able to book a space for a bridal suite, which is helpful for getting ready since there is not lodging on site. We felt cared for and heard during our whole planning process. During the big day, we never felt rushed or misinformed. Everything was as we planned it and we couldn’t have asked for anything better!🖤
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Jennifer G
5.0
6/18/2022
My husband and I are SO GRATEFUL we had our wedding at Verde River...we went to tour a LOT of Arizona venues and this one is absolutely a hidden treasure. All our guests were blown away with how beautiful the entire venue and views are, the quality of the food, and the professionalism of the service staff on the day of the wedding. It was a bit hard to get things rolling coordination-wise because of the transition from old to new venue wedding coordinator. But where to begin with Shannon...she is just an absolute GEM of a human being who really cares, and I truly valued how tirelessly hard she works behind the scenes to organize everything and make your day as special as possible. One of my last minute requests was changing the tableclothes to royal blue after my online order turned out to be a scam...Shannon went out of her way to make it happen! As a bride who spent an insane amount of time creating lots of DIY decor and planning a detailed timeline, we are so incredibly happy with how everything got executed by Verde River and owe so much to them and Shannon for our amazing wedding experience!
Vendor response 06/19/2022
Mrs. Kelley,
We are so grateful to have been blessed to work with such an incredible bri...
de such as yourself. You were a Wedding Planner & Venues dream come true when working with a bride. Thank you for choosing Verde River to celebrate your big day and we are so heart-warmed by your thoughtful review.
We hope to see you again in the future and thank you again for sharing your day with us!
All the best from Shannon Cohen-Damron & the team at Verde River Golf & Social Club.
Alexis T
5.0
5/06/2022
Shannon did such an amazing job with all the last minute requests I sent her. The venue was beautiful, and the sunset pictures with the mountains in the background were next level. I’m so happy with our choice of venue. The food was awesome, and Shannon also came up with a custom cocktail which was a hit with guests. So happy with our experience and would definitely recommend to any couple looking for a beautiful venue. <3
Carol T
5.0
5/04/2022
Thank you to Shannon and her team at Verde River Golf and Social Club for the spectacularly magnificent wedding venue for my son and daughter-in-law's recent spring wedding! One could not ask for a more majestic desert backdrop as they exchanged vows on the stunning Mazatzal Lawn. Then guests enjoyed appetizers and drinks (even signature cocktails named after the bride and groom's dogs) before transitioning inside to a dazzling sit down dinner reception. Everyone raved about the food - especially the beef tenderloin! The servers were attentive and efficient. Shannon helped the bride and groom make critical decisions along the way to develop a custom package for the event. She was very prompt and thorough with her emails and phone calls. You could not ask for a better point person - she gave 110%! Without a doubt, I highly recommend Shannon and Verde River GSC to anyone looking for an awesome venue with great customer service. Thanks, Shannon!
Brandon H
5.0
4/14/2022
Venue is great, views phenomenal, price is very competitive
Elizabeth A
4.0
4/02/2022
We were married here on 3/18/22 and I’ll start with the pros - the venue itself is gorgeous! There are so many incredible places for photos and your guests will be blown away by the landscape. We also loved having our dining tables inside and dance floor/bar outside. The food is outstanding (we went with the short rib and chicken). Our guests could not stop talking about how good their meals were and the dessert bar was excellent. I also have to say this is one of the best values in the area. The price for site rental and food was very reasonable, but keep in mind it is 30 mins away from Scottsdale so it’s likely you will need transportation for your guests if you have a lot from out of town. They also have a great spa where we had our mani/pedis the day before and our hair/makeup done the day of.
Now the cons - we booked the venue in January 2021 and over the year and 2 months of planning they had 3 different coordinators, with Shannon joining the team 6 weeks before our wedding. Communication throughout was overall not good. For example - I requested to book our rehearsal dinner at the chef’s table in November. A simple 30 minute task of making the reservation and picking the food with us seemed impossible for them. I called and emailed multiple times over the few months and never got answers. Finally I resorted to calling the restaurant manager. Turns out the chef’s table was never reserved for us, and I FINALLY got a menu confirmed…3 days before the rehearsal. Thankfully they gave us a bigger private room and waived the fee, but the added stress was completely unnecessary. I understand that they were trying to catch up after Shannon had just recently joined, and she was very helpful in pulling everything together last minute and was transparent about costs of upgrades which the previous coordinator was not (i.e she didn’t mention the chairs we wanted were $10/each or the napkins were going to cost an extra $500) so Shannon helped us navigate that for much more reasonable pricing. However, the morning of the wedding she did not make contact with us until noon and we felt that the staff’s attention was elsewhere. Our parents had to assist the other staff in setting up the reception tables because they had no communication or idea of what to do, and although people were trying to keep me distracted to minimize stress I could tell it was chaotic.
In the end, everything turned out beautiful and the rest of the day went smoothly. If they can communicate better with both couples and staff and maintain their current staff I think the venue will do very well. We ended up having an amazing wedding which is the most important part!
Olivia N
5.0
2/12/2022
Shannon and the staff at Verde River are nothing but amazing! This venue goes above and beyond to ensure a smooth day and will do everything to bring the couples vision to life. Our party flew in from California and had a boho glam themed wedding that turned out incredible. The space is incredible, food is beyond delicious and you feel right at home with the staff. Verde River is TOP KNOTCH!
Amber B
5.0
2/10/2022
The social club is beautiful. Great views and landscapes. They accommodated our small party like it was a full-size wedding.
Our original coordinator, Stacey was great at helping put everything together for me, but unfortunately bailed the day of leaving holes in some of the things that needed to be done.
Shannon was Stacey's replacement and luckily, she sprang into action and helped get everything in order for our special day.
We were very happy with this club overall.
Hilary B
5.0
11/23/2021
Choosing Verde River Golf & Social Club as our wedding venue was the absolute BEST decision. Stacey was so wonderful to work with, she made everything stress free and fun, and went above and beyond to make our day unforgettable and an all around AMAZING experience. The views for our ceremony were incredible, the food was delicious, and the service was just outstanding. We feel like we found a hidden gem and love absolutely everything about the venue.
Candace E
5.0
11/08/2021
This venue is absolutely beautiful with amazing views and was very affordable. Stacey was extremely helpful and ensured that everything was beautifully set up. The food was delicious, and staff was very accommodating. I also got hair and make up done at the site salon and the ladies there took very good care of me. Definitely recommended this venue 100%!!
Missy F
5.0
10/14/2021
If I could give this venue a million stars, I would. My wife and I just got married this past Saturday and it was literally a DREAM COME TRUE. Aside from the AMAZING view and DELICIOUS food, the staff is beyond friendly, helpful, and accommodating. We had this venue booked 2 years in advanced and have been through a few of the coordinators, but STACEY was an absolute GEM to work with. She has turned this experience around and I honestly wish I can get married here again and again and again! We will be back here for every anniversary, that’s for sure :) If you are looking for an amazing venue, amazing staff and coordinator, and to have the wedding of your dreams - look no further and book here!!!!
Nicole S
5.0
3/18/2021
How do you start when you’re reviewing the most perfect day of your life?
We will start by thanking the people who made our day possible. Samantha was welcoming and went above and beyond for us. The view and Samantha’s hospitality are the main reasons we decided to celebrate our wedding at Verde River Golf and Social Club. Sarah was our coordinator and a true professional. From start to finish she was on top of everything. She brought our vision to life, from meeting at La Tavola Linen, tunnel lighting, venue decor / set up, and the best support through what can be a stressful process. She personally handed my husband and me drinks at our wedding, what more can you ask for? It was the most unforgettable night of our lives because of this team. Sarah, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you. 10/10
Venue, this venue is a hidden gem. We are obsessed and trust me, it will take your breath away. Trust me when I say, book a tour!10/10
The food, the best wedding food you will ever have. We moved dinner thirty minutes ahead on our wedding day and they accommodated with perfect execution. Two words, butter cake. We had Guests searching for anyone who had not eaten theirs (We served individual butter cakes instead of cake). They also accommodated all dietary restrictions, dairy and multiple vegan meals. 10/10
The service, we never had an empty glass, dirty plate, and our bartender kept a smile on her face with an open bar and rowdy crowd. Our service team was a 10/10
Thank you to everyone at Verde River Golf and Social Club. You made our day absolutely amazing.
Maria B
1.0
1/24/2021
In Short-
-Unprofessional
-Their wedding planner no showed or rescheduled every meeting we had.
-They called a month before the wedding and made changes on our contract.
Full story-
I booked this venue for September 2020 and was so excited to have our wedding in February 2021. With Covid -19 going on, I continuously asked if the wedding was still on because myself and 95% of my guest were flying in from out of state. In November, I was asked to cut my guest list down to 100 (our contract said 130), and I was able to do that; even though some of my guests had flights and hotels, it was far enough out for them to get their money back.
In the meantime, the venue got a new wedding planner named Sarah that started in December. I went to have my first call with her, and she had to reschedule (15 minutes before) because of poor planning on her part. The next day we talk on the phone, and she was unable to answer many of my questions but was confident to say that our limit was still at 100 people.
Then in the first week of January, they called my mother (not me) and told her that we now have to have a 100 % the wedding outside. Since they are not an outdoor venue, we had to plan to get lights to decorate and light up the outdoors where dinner and dancing will now be. When we went to meet Sarah to plan what the outdoor wedding would look like, she was a no show again and no email.
This brings us to now to January 20th, less than a month away from our wedding, and they call to let me know that I now have to cut my guest list to 50 people. This was NOT a state mandate, and it was just the venue saying they did not want to have 100 people outside in one location because of Covid (the venues around them were able to have up to 200 people inside). With less than a month until my wedding, my guests cannot cancel their VRBO, Airbnb, or hotel reservations without a penalty. Now I am looking for a new venue and starting over a month before my wedding.
Vendor response 07/24/2021
Dear Maria,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share the details of your experience...
. I am the new Catering & Events Manager at Verde River Golf & Social Club and wanted to respond to you.
I know the stress of planning a wedding and the stress of dealing with Covid was a terrible ordeal for everyone and there was so much uncertainty. I am sorry to see your experience with Club compounded issues, I wish I could go back with the opportunity to help you. I truly hope you were able to work things out and have the wedding of your dreams. I am taking your review and making significant changes to our systems and packages with the hopes of streamlining and making the experience enjoyable for our couples.
Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Warmest regards,
Stacey Chrisman, Catering & Events Manager
Peter S
1.0
1/24/2021
I am sad to say that I could not of had a worse experience with this venue. The new wedding planner Sarah is unprofessional and unorganized. Save yourself the stress and go somewhere else.
Vendor response 07/24/2021
Hello Peter,
I am so sorry to hear you had a frustrating experience here. And, I'm sure t...
his is probably too little too late. But I felt it was important to respond and apologize. I am the new Catering & Events Manager at Verde River Golf & Social Club and I wish I had been here sooner so I could have helped you through the process. I can't change your experience, but please know we are making significant changes to our systems and packages to create a streamlined, pleasant experience for our couples. If there is anything I can ever do for you, please don't hesitate to reach out to me.
Stacey Chrisman
Catering & Events Manager
Amanda K
5.0
11/02/2020
Where do I even begin. My husband and I knew this was our venue the minute we walked through the doors. It has been nothing but top notch service since day one. Samantha is a dream to work, very responsive to emails and calls. Never once did have to worry about anything.
We did have to do some changes to accommodate the requirements with the pandemic, but I think it actually worked out better. Our guests are still raving about the service and food from Chicago! If you are looking for a great deal, amazing views and wonderful service I would highly recommend Verde River.
Macayla O
5.0
10/13/2020
We had the wedding of our dreams at Verde River G&SC! Samantha helped us plan our entire wedding in a matter of weeks after our Hawaii wedding had to be cancelled--she made the process so easy and fun! Every single detail was completely perfect and I didn't worry about a single thing, she and the venue simply nailed it! The food was delicious, the grounds are gorgeous, and the staff were incredible! Could not recommend this venue enough!
Jade C
5.0
3/18/2020
Our wedding day was PERFECT!!! We feel incredibly lucky to have had Samantha, the on-site coordinator, to handle our wedding. The venue had breathtaking views and DELICIOUS food. Our guests LOVED how beautiful it was. The mountains, the sky, and the venue grounds were perfect. It's the compliment we have heard the most from our guests. Samantha understood our vision on how we wanted our wedding and she delivered! The event was well organized and we had ZERO stress the day of the wedding. The people that worked the wedding were all SO NICE and they were professional. Samantha was also responsive and flexible the months prior to the wedding and helped us with anything we needed. It was truly wonderful to have had a coordinator with such focus on detail and listened to what we needed.
Kaylee P
5.0
9/19/2019
We just had our wedding here. The night was a dream and Megan, the event coordinator, worked her butt off to give us our perfect day ♥ She made sure everything and every one of my event vendors were in line and ready. Every one of their staff who have been involved with our wedding went above and beyond with their excellent service. The grounds are gorgeous and the mountain views are breathtaking! The cherry on top is that this place is a one stop for all your needs! Hair and makeup can be done on site by their awesome spa and their catering is top notch.
So many of our guests have told us how beautiful this place is and how this has been one of the best weddings they've attended.
Thank you guys for our perfect day!!
Shay M
5.0
6/11/2019
Verde River Golf and Social Club is absolutely beautiful! It’s such a unique location, your guests will be blown away at this modern clubhouse with breathtaking Mountain Views. ! Our guests were in awe at the entire experience- the food was outstanding ! Such a joy working with Megan the wedding planner, she is super helpful and enthusiastic. I would recommend this venue to anyone ! You will not be disappointed.
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