Wild Basin Lodge

o question too small. Todd, the Chef, and the entire food and beverage team nailed cocktails and dinner. Our guests were so impressed. The lodge has the most beautiful scenery and the decor options were so helpful for a destination wedding. Wild Basin has so many incredible locations to use throughout your day. We used the Meadow for our ceremony, the Copeland deck for our dinner, the River deck for first dances, and the Copeland room for cake and dancing. We couldn’t have had a better experience.

ur brunch wedding a reality (highlights = snowy morning ceremony, candied bacon, biscuits and gravy, earl grey tea cocktails), but we are truly grateful to the whole team.

ar beyond that. The family style food service was a big hit, and the photo booth mirror was so fun! Makenna in particular went above and beyond to make sure our day went off without a hitch, and leading up to the event she was super responsive and helpful. I don't know if she ever sleeps! Hawley was awesome first showing us around and helping us get it booked. Todd created fun specialty cocktails for us, and everyone there was so amazing to work with!

en knew something might have gone wrong. The food was also truly spectacular, and my only regret is that I too busy having fun to eat more of it!

f pulled this off without Makenna and the team ❤️ The food was delicious 😋 and the bartender made me the best old fashioned I’ve EVER had!! And the staffs hospitality 👌🏼Ty guys for giving us our dream wedding ❤️

t so cared for every step of the way, they genuinely care about every detail in every moment! The staff is beyond incredible and helpful! I honestly can not say enough good things about this venue! Our winter wedding felt so magical and flowed from one moment to the next with such ease, they think of everything!

uper helpful in rescheduling with us as an out of town couple. Because we are from out of town, we were able to schedule a private tasting and work closely with the team on site while we were in town. Makenna was a wonderful coordinator, very responsive and offering ideas whenever needed. Her energetic personality matched with our group so well and it was so fun to work with her. Todd crafted delicious signature cocktails that our guests throughly enjoyed. The chef was fantastic to work with! He made an amazing custom German menu based on family recipes I provided (and translated) and guests still rave about the food! The venue itself is breathtaking and the perfect spot for our winter wedding. We got married down in the Meadow Peak location that was the perfect backdrop in our photos. We all loved warming up in front of the beautiful stone fireplace inside afterwards. Overall, our experience working with the team here was fantastic and we highly recommend them! We could not have asked for a better wedding day or experience.

nclusive Package, it is AMAZING and you will actually have fun planning your wedding. The planning vendor WBL uses is Vining Events and I cannot say enough good things about them. Hawley and Heidi are truly the best, and we are so grateful we got to meet them through the all-inclusive package.

te about creating an unforgettable experience, and this passion resonates. The staff are attentive to your ideas and do their best to make your wishes become reality. Mackenna was very prompt in responding to emails and made the experience fun and stress free. The food was delicious and our signature cocktail was a hit. Everything was easy to plan and the day went smoothly thanks to the everyone at the Lodge. This place is truly one of a kind, and we would do it all again at the Wild Basin in a heartbeat.

nd and I had Wild Basin booked almost 2 years prior to our wedding date. In that time, we went through 3 or 4 different day-of-coordinators. I’m not sure why WB is having trouble finding a good coordinator for this venue but when I say she wasn’t very good, I mean it. There was so many unorganized things on her end from not using the document I sent her for my bridal party entrance to having groomsmen/bridesmaids in the wrong spots at the wrong time. I believe by the time we got our deposit back from the wedding, they already had another new coordinator. The only other minor detail that went wrong for this venue was that the drinks we had made custom were definitely over-poured. Many of my guests complained about this. The upside to it was that Tod (owner) did sit down with us previously and hand-crafted signature cocktails for us at no extra charge. All in all, we loved our venue and wouldn’t have changed a thing. My recommendation is to definitely book this location but also hire a day-of-coordinator that understands what your vision is and prioritizes your wishes.

stunning, with the mountains as our backdrop. We then used the river deck as the site of our first dances, which was just gorgeous and the perfect amount of space. From Hawley, who gave us our first tour and took all the time we needed to answer questions, to Dawn, our day-of coordinator who thought of everything and handled every detail with ease, to Todd, the back of house manager who ensured a smooth meal/bar/cake-cutting, we could not have been in better hands. Our guests raved about the amazing venue, and we loved that it was basically one-stop-shopping for everything we needed. The bridal suite for getting ready was fabulous and spacious for our wedding party, and the vendors that WBL recommended were excellent. Also, the price was very reasonable, especially for everything you get, particularly when compared to much more expensive venues throughout the Denver metro area. Get out of the city and have a peaceful, gorgeous mountain wedding here instead. I’m sure I could say more, but I’ll leave it at this: you have found your venue!!

ul rushing river. The lodge itself is beautiful, tucked back in the trees, with its separate dining area from the reception area which is so nice because your guests will have plenty of space to roam around without worrying about getting in the way of staff taking down or setting up different spaces. Speaking of the staff, I cannot say enough about how wonderful the staff is. This was a destination wedding for us, and we were primarily communicating virtually since all of our planning time was during the height of Covid. The staff could not be more helpful, knowledgeable, and accommodating to our every need. Dawn, the event/venue coordinator, talked through every step with us along the way, and on the day of, she and her assistant made sure each step went without a hitch. Todd, front of house manager, is also a mixologist and created the most perfect signature cocktails for our guests and made sure the food came out promptly during dinner. Hats off to the chef because the food was amazing, and it was all prepared right there at the lodge without having to order through a separate caterer. There were tons of options to choose from for the food too if you are looking for something beyond your standard steak and chicken. They serve the food family style too, so your guests can sample a little bit of everything and don't have to commit to one meal option. The best part of it all, you get access to the whole property for you and your guests for the whole day. Staff are working for just you all day to make sure you have everything you need, and you can really enjoy this beautiful slice of nature in peace and quiet. If you are looking for the all inclusive experience with a stunning backdrop, look no further than Wild Basin Lodge.

enu choices. They worked with us really closely re: weather and we were so happy with the outcome - our ceremony at the Meadow site was everything we could have wanted. Dawn and Todd made sure we were taken care of all night and were organized and professional. We also loved getting to use all the spaces - having our first dance on the River deck was really special! Finally, we loved the mirror photo booth and so did our guests. I can’t recommend Wild Basin enough and how much of a relief it is to have so many elements included (catering, bar, day of coordinating, etc).

l and understanding, and really knows how to make wedding day visions become a reality. The whole venue is gorgeous whether you have an indoor or outdoor ceremony, and allows for so many personal touches for the reception as well. The food is incredible and the place really does encompass the "all-inclusive" venue you are paying for, and in my opinion so much more. I cannot say enough great things about the Wild Basin Lodge team and would highly recommend this venue for anyone looking for a beautiful backdrop while having an easy time planning an incredible event!

last-minute decided to keep our postponed wedding date and find a place in our home state of CO to get married. We googled beautiful wedding venues and thought we'd have no chance to get married at a place as beautiful as this but again, covid, they had a last-minute opening on the very date we wanted just 3 weeks later and the planning began! From start to finish they made our entire experience so easy and dare I say, enjoyable?! Todd (showed us the venue, also the bar tender, also became a same-day planner and SO much more) was absolutely incredible to work with, not to mention he's a ton of fun and we hope to keep in touch! The rest of the team was also great and the owner's even showed up on our actual wedding day to help make sure everything went smoothly. From the venue itself to the decorations, the food, the photo booth, working with us on our "vision" and keeping covid safe, everything was so easy and the day was perfect. I couldn't recommend this venue or the people that made it possible more. Thank you Wild Basin Lodge!!

able day of our lives. I cannot express how grateful I am that Olivia seamlessly became an unexpected, wonderful bridesmaid, how the chef greeted us at the table, and how our beer glass never appeared empty. The team's attention to detail and authenticity radiated in every move. And, it never went unnoticed by us. Thank you for being the team that you are and for helping to make this one of our favorite days to look back on. We look forward to being with you all again at the larger reception in June 2021.

s been in every step of our planning! We booked the WBL to have our ideal, as stress-free as possible, epic mountain wedding. I say stress-free because from the moment we arrived at the venue in August 2020, they have made everything so easy! We didn’t actually have an appointment, but called ahead as we were shopping for other venues in the area that we had appointments for and they pretty much said “yeah come on by!” We parked, entered, and were immediately offered drinks from the bar and a personal tour. As we walked around the entire venue, beer and wine in hand, we fell in love. The process began very smoothly and to point out a few things that we loved the most: 1. The fact that they have a coordinator that helps all couples throughout the entire process. This was important to us especially because we didn’t have a wedding planner and this person would be our liaison to the venue. 2. The food and beverage comes with the venue and that’s been really easy for us to not have to outsource all of that and add even more vendors to our list. 3. Lastly (just to keep this someone short) we really loved the meadow site and the amazing view! Really everything was just perfect and everyone was so kind. For context, we visited four other venues before we found the Wild Basin Lodge and we never looked back! Fast-forward to March when the coronavirus pandemic began, we really believed that our stress-free wedding was not going to happen. This is when we realized just how amazing the WBL team truly is. With all of the regulations and restrictions mandated by the state, the WBL team kept us informed on everything as it would apply to our wedding. We were truly blessed to have Olivia as our coordinator because her communication is outstanding! We never felt as if we were in the dark or out of the know. Olivia and the rest of the team made sure that we were as comfortable as possible whether we decided to move forward or reschedule for a future date. This meant a lot to us especially after hearing some heart wrenching stories from our friends that were also getting married this year and their negative experiences with their selected wedding venues. Originally, we were required to have a 100 person minimum, but with the COVID situation preventing a lot of family and friends from out of state and out of the country to come, they lifted the 100 min. Requirement which is the biggest reason we decided to move forward with our original date. The WBL team has been there every step of the way and was more than willing to accommodate any changes or updates for us while maintaining compliant with CDC standards. Our wedding is in one week and if the actual wedding day goes anything like the year leading up to it, we will be ecstatic. Not saying we would recommend getting married during a pandemic, but if you choose to like we did, the Wild Basin Lodge is the place to do it! We can’t wait to get married at the Wild Basin Lodge and look forward to experiencing the most memorable day of our lives at this extraordinary venue with this amazing team.

Feb. 2019 specifically because of how beautiful the meadow site was and how incredibly warm/welcoming the manager, Denise, was. It felt like a dream! We were told the Saturday date we wanted was already booked, so we took the Sunday. Months after booking and not hearing any further information, we called only to find out that the venue had been sold. From then on we felt more like a contractual obligation rather than the hospitality we felt before. We were going to book the rooms in the lodge, but the prices increased, my husband spoke to Madison on the phone who was incredibly rude and a power trip constantly quoting the contract. The contract had actually changed from the original one we had signed under the old ownership, which was both confusing and frustrating. Over a month before our wedding date we saw that there was likely going to be a bad snowstorm on our date. Obviously, weather is not something that can be controlled and is just unfortunate. However, on our wedding weekend, we found out the Saturday wedding before ours must have got canceled. We never received notification of this. If we had been notified early enough, we may have been able to switch our date to Saturday, a day with near-perfect weather conditions. Or at the very least, we could have gotten our bridal party together for pictures on Saturday in the meadow. It was clearly documented that the meadow site was what we wanted and on our actual wedding day, they did not even bother to prepare the meadow site. They pressed us to make decisions on the morning of our wedding and offered minimal solutions, so we held the wedding inside. Also, the main staff left halfway through our wedding, basically after ushering everyone downstairs for the reception. The highlight of the venue was the food 100%. 5-star food, everyone was raving about it! However, the lack of communication, especially regarding the Saturday before our day getting canceled, us not getting to utilize the meadow site at all when we easily could have was very heartbreaking. This venue by no means went above and beyond for us but happily accepted our checks. Overall, we really felt unwanted, overlooked, and like a number on a spreadsheet. *if you take anything away from this review, just please note that basically all of the 5-star reviews were left under the old owner/management*

till getting married outside! Denise and all of her staff were amazing and took such good care of us. The bridal suite downstairs was perfect and more than enough space for all the ladies in my wedding party. The bar and open space on the main level were perfect for guests to hang out before the wedding started and was wonderful for dancing and cake eating after dinner. This was the wedding of our dreams and we cannot say thank you enough to everyone at Wild Basin for taking such good care of us to make sure our day was perfect. The only negative I can say is that I wasn't hungry enough to really do justice to the amazing dinner that we were served. The food was so good and I wish I could have come back the next day to eat more! We were not able to come ahead of time to do the food tasting as we live in Texas, and Denise was right when she told us we could trust her that everything would taste fantastic. If you don't have the time, you don't need to taste it ahead of time...unless you just want to eat more amazing food!

and team feel like family and treated us like their own. When we came for a tour we joked about having lamas at the wedding and without hesitation they welcomed the idea and put us in contact with people to make it happen. All of our ideas, big or small they were willing to accommodate and made them a reality. I cannot say enough about Denice, Olivia, and the team. They are wonderful and are the gold standard for hospitality. As someone who grew up in culture of hospitality and service, I felt right at home, at ease, and taken care of with the Wild Basin team. We highly recommend Wild Basin to anyone and everyone. The venue is breathtakingly magnificent, the people are even better. We could talk endlessly about Wild Basin, the team, and how they made our day unforgettable. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! You all are the best!

, and both the ceremony site and dinner by the river felt intimate and close to nature (which we love!). The WBL team is also amazing to work with, very accommodating and have lots of ideas to make your day just how you imagine...and are totally up for trying things they haven't done before! Also - the food is sooo good!

the planning was for our special day because of the extra time and energy spent helping us. I would highly recommend Wild Basin for your wedding. It is nothing short of a dream come true!!!

hey care deeply about making people happy and work hard to honor the unique wishes of each couple. They are very experienced and professional and most of all, kind - they truly are the best in the business. It's a big deal to pick a wedding venue, and picking Wild Basin was our best decision!

omenal. I received an e-mail back (for my multitude of questions) promptly, usually within a day. We loved the transparency of the inclusive billing with the upgrades clearly labeled and no pressure regarding the upgrades. If we wanted to include anything, they had a can do attitude to making our wedding extremely special. I cannot rave enough about how seamless our wedding day went with the help from Olivia, Denice, & Lisa. They truly care and go above and beyond to make your day go smoothly and perfect. The food was absolutely amazing (we got MANY compliments) as was the venue itself. They also let you utilize any decorations that they have, which definitely helped with us coming from out of state (IL). We ended up using the Meadow for our ceremony site which was absolutely breathtaking. If you are hesitating, I would assure you that Wild Basin is wonderful and well worth the money to have a beautiful mountain wedding. Thank you again Wild Basin & Staff!!!

f Aspen trees. Not many venues on the list have ALL of that and a staff as amazing as Wild Basin Lodge. My Fiancé and I aren't due to get married until August 2020, but I already know our wedding day is going to be perfect! About a week ago, we toured Wild Basin Lodge and were blown away by everything we saw. The two ceremony sites, magnificent views of Copeland Mountain, and rustic vibe of the lodge were exactly what we were looking for, but what ultimately sold us was how well we were treated by the entire staff. Madison, who gave our tour (both sets of parents along for the ride), did an incredible job at making us all feel welcome. There wasn't a single time that we felt rushed. At Wild Basin, you are allowed to dream up your dream wedding day and the team will do everything in their power to make it happen. It's clear that no two weddings have ever been the same here. We toured one other venue later that day and as soon as it was over, we cancelled all of our other tours and decided on Wild Basin Lodge knowing that no one was going to compare. If the staff at Wild Basin takes so much pride in giving initial tours, I can only imagine the quality of service and support we will get throughout the process and on our actual wedding day. August 2020 can't come soon enough!

s had a great time at our wedding. I wanted a mountain wedding but did not want to pay the prices some of the resorts in the mountains were charging, and Wild Basin was within our budget. I am so happy to have had my wedding at Wild Basin!

chef, went above and beyond to make sure any of our food allergy guests felt welcomed. They also worked with us to create a custom menu. We had the most perfect day thanks to the attentiveness of the Wild Basin staff.

. Everything was absolutely phenomenal- and the views are breathtaking! Highly recommend.

enue in exactly the way you’d expect two engineers with multiple advanced degrees to run any organization: the whole outfit is efficient, orderly, dependable, and precise while retaining the invaluable personal touch and loving attitude that we wanted when planning and experiencing one of the most important days of our lives. Our wedding was essentially picture-perfect from beginning to end, with mother nature providing us a beautiful two hour window of dry weather and misty clouds (made for lovely photos) during our ceremony on a rainy day (but not to worry; Olivia, our cool-headed and thoughtful coordinator, and Denice had about a dozen contingency plans for foul weather and were fully prepared to change one, some, or all aspects of the plan at a moment’s notice as the situation demanded). After hearing stories about our friends’ weddings with small things being overlooked, time tables falling apart, flowers getting ruined or guests not getting to eat, we were doubly grateful for the graceful and (though I’m sure appearances are deceptive, seemingly effortless) practiced art of time management, guest-herding, food service, vendor coordination, and staff communication. We were able to eat, drink, enjoy ourselves, dance, visit our guests, AND be fully present on the wonderful day we worked so hard to make possible. As I (the bride) was in charge of much of the planning, I particularly appreciated the instantaneous communication and responses from the lodge on any day of the week. The only time there was a lull was when they had another wedding and they were—as they were for us on our own wedding day!—fully devoted to that task. We truly felt like our wedding was their priority at all times, though they do more than 300 a year and ours was probably smaller than the average. We also stayed the night in the honeymoon suite at the Lodge, and while I’m certain having the full wedding party or family there in the available rooms would be great fun, we enjoyed the solitary splendor and mountain quiet after a wonderful but exhausting day—highly recommended. Though there were many individual efforts and personal choices that went into our wedding, we feel certain that WBL contributed substantially to the exclamation we received from just about every guest: “This is the BEST wedding we have EVER attended!”

ped me with the schedule the day of, brought me mimosas while i was getting ready, check on both me and my husband, and kept me sane through the chaos. We didnt have a chance to come try the food before the wedding but was not disappointed with anything that was served! the Buffalo Steak and Chicken were so good. The day was absolutely perfect! Our stay in the King Suite the night of was great! It was so nice to be able to walk up stairs to go to sleep after the reception instead of driving to the nearest hotel. I'm so grateful that this was the place I chose to have my wedding! I would recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful mountain view wedding.

ng came together perfectly. They even made us a specialty cocktail without us even asking! I don't even have the words to describe how great our experience was before, during, and even now after the wedding!

icient and painless to work with. The venue itself is gorgeous and quiet. Wild Basin easily accommodated our various food restrictions, and the food was delicious. Our guests gave us so many compliments on the setting, the food, and all the vendors we worked with - most of whom Wild Basin recommended to us. We loved our mountain wedding, and this was the perfect venue for us.

magical day for us. This venue is one of a kind. My needs were met. Questions answered. I’d do it again and again here! Crystal T

p of it, which makes it so easy to focus on having fun on your big day. The food is AMAZING. I don’t think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. We highly recommend choosing Wild Basin for your wedding!

blessed to be a part of the Wild Basin family. We are looking forward to visiting you all very soon. Thank you again for everything!

and the river ceremony site…so we just used both. Both sites are easily located within each other, so it was very easy for our guests (especially for my uncle who was in a wheelchair) to get from place to place. I was extremely happy to work with Christina and Denice throughout the entire year. Christina was so wonderful to work with. She made me feel comfortable and taken care of, and she always answered all of my questions with the utmost patience. The staff and bartenders were also very accommodating throughout the entire event and we never had to ask for anything, because they were already there with a drink in hand for us. The venue is beautiful, the food is good, and the staff was extra helpful! All of my guests are still talking about this place. It is the perfect place. We were trying to find a place where I could have a ceremony and reception in the same place, have a mountain backdrop, and one that included as many services as possible. I looked at 9 different venues during my search, and for everything that was provided, I really felt that Wild Basin gave me the very best package and services for what I paid. I am so thrilled that I had my wedding at Wild Basin! It was the best choice I made for my wedding, next to my wedding cake. YUM! It was the perfect wedding, perfect venue, and the best staff I could have had on my special day! If I could get married all over again, I would definitely pick Wild Basin again! I would recommend this venue to anyone.

tails. It made for a true Colorado wedding. In addition, the people are wonderful. They were able to answer every question I had through the whole planning process and make my wedding planning experience truly stress free. They had a list of their top vendors that I used and each one of them provided me with exactly what I wanted. The food was some of the best food that I have eaten at a wedding, and I’m not just saying that because it was my wedding. The chef did an amazing job preparing the food and made me a tasty special meal as the only vegetarian at my wedding. The day of the wedding, Christina was so helpful with everything. From helping me decorate to calming my nerves. All I dreamed of was having a true Colorado winter wonderland wedding, and they helped me to accomplish that.

l try to make this as short as possible. I’ll put everything into a timeline so it might seem like things I’m mentioning are pointless but they will all tie together in the end. First Visit - I told Christina that: 1. I was considering bringing in different chairs. I was told that was fine but their chairs were heavy and would need to be moved and we agreed on a $200 moving fee 2. I wanted everyone to sit at one table in the shape of a squared U. In a later phone call I was told the tables would total 50 feet because I was ordering a garland for the centerpiece. The Tasting - when I called to reserve a spot for the tasting I asked if another wedding had been scheduled the day before mine and was told no (I called on Monday and the tasting was on Saturday) because the lodge will allow you to decorate early if there isn’t a wedding the day before yours, which is a huge plus. I was told that the linens were included in the cost of everything. We were asked to update as much info as we could in our timeline. Up to this point all of my communication was with Christina who was busy during the tasting so Denice came to talk to us and walk us through some of our decisions. Denice didn’t seem to know anything about my wedding which was a little concerning because we were 1 out of 10 couples present. I get it, they have a lot of weddings there but if only 10 couples were going to show up to a tasting, I would think you would at least look at their paperwork and remember something especially since she thought we had rented out all floors of the lodge and we hadn’t . Then Denice informed me that they had a wedding the day before mine, which was weird since five days prior they didn’t. After a few days I turned in my timeline with 90% of it filled out. The month before - My little brother has a severe gluten allergy so I called the lodge to ask them what food could he eat that we had ordered. Neither Christina or Denice was around so the lady who answered the phone said “well most of our food is gluten free”. Nice to know but that doesn’t really answer the question. I called back the next week and left a message on voice mail. I was sent an email from Denice with the same answer as the lady had previously given me over the phone. I was then told that my wedding planner was going to have her work cut out for her moving the chairs. I was a little baffled by this statement because I didn’t have a wedding planner at the time I booked the venue so I know I would have never agreed to have her do the moving, and the venue was supposed to charge me a fee to move them. When I informed Denice of mine and Christina’s agreement with the chair moving, she seemed to get a little short with me. I was then sent an email from the venue saying that a lot of information was missing from my timeline but when I opened the timeline they sent, it was the one that was 90% filled out. Some of the information that they stated was missing in the email was clearly stated in the timeline. So this time I filled out everything but the final head count and meal numbers. I then sent the timeline back in an email with several questions, which were: 1. Please tell me what food that I have ordered is gluten free? 2. What time can we come in to start decorating? 3. Please provide the table layout so I can provide a seating chart. I was told that they received my timeline and it was currently updated and: 1. Everything I ordered was gluten free but some of the crackers. The gluten free crackers would be marked. 2. I could come in the day before to decorate 3. A table layout was attached I opened the “updated” timeline only to realize that it didn’t completely match what I had just sent them. I was then thrown off by the date that was given to decorate as I was previously told that day had been booked for a wedding. The table layout that Denice provided was 30’ longer than Christina and I had talked about, and what I had ordered flowers for. I called the lodge to figure out some of the discrepancies. Denice fixed the table issue and the told me that the date was correct to come in and decorate and acted like a wedding had never been booked on that date. Which was fine but we had already arranged our rehearsal and rehearsal lunch around that wedding and it didn’t make sense for us to drive all the way back to the lodge once we were back in Denver. When we received the final bill, we were charged for the linens and the charge for the honeymoon suite was higher then we were quoted. I didn’t say anything because total it was a $200 difference. The Rehearsal - I was met by a girl who I was told was my wedding ambassador. She then proceeded to run the rehearsal and didn’t let my planner do her job. She ran us through the ceremony one time and sent us on our way. The Wedding - we showed up in the morning with my wedding cake and we were told to take it downstairs by an older lady. When we did there was no one downstairs to help us out with where it needed to go. I walked back upstairs to ask if someone was coming to show us where to store it and she then said to bring it back upstairs. We proceeded to start decorating and would then stop to answer questions from the venue staff. I don’t mind being asked questions but one staff member was rude and the older lady couldn’t hear so I had to shout answers at her five times before she heard me. The venue staff was constantly confused about what they were and weren’t providing, which I didn’t understand because I sent detailed diagrams showing what I was bringing in. After 2:00pm, besides the servers and bartender, I saw no other workers from the lodge including management. We had to remove all of our items from the changing room by 4:15 pm in order for the cleaning crew to clean the room for tomorrow’s bride. We removed everything but the room was still dirty when the wedding wrapped up so I’m not sure why we were supposed to evacuate the room. Part of our package was that my husband and I were supposed to have private appetizers while my dress was being bustled. The bustle was pretty complicated and took about 25 minutes. We waited for 20 minutes after that and gave up on the private appetizers being delivered to us. We told the DJ to go ahead and announce us and as we were walking into the reception, our appetizers came out so we sent them away and joined our party. The gluten free crackers weren’t marked as promised. We never received the bread service (part of the package). Another part of our package was a late night snack in our room after the wedding was over and we never received that either. The next morning we got up at 5 and were leaving the lodge at 6am. My bag was super heavy and I was carrying other things so I just let me bag drag down the stairs. The bag started smacking the stairs on the way down so Denice ran out of her office and started screaming at me to stop what I was doing, that I was damaging the stairs and that they were $1,000 a stair to fix. I was a little taken aback. I just thought there was a better way to handle this then to scream at me. When my husband showed up to help with the bag she quickly changed her demeanor and tried to be pleasant to us. The last issue was the week of the wedding we had 9 guests cancel. The venue didn’t make those 9 meals and pocketed all of that money. $1,500 is a lot to keep for doing absolutely nothing. I understand if they had to buy the food but I felt like they should have provided some credit especially since they didn’t bother making it. I really wanted to love this place. They have a lot of great reviews but we were just treated poorly by everyone but Christina. I loved everything about my wedding but if I had to do it again, we would have chosen a different venue. It’s a beautiful place but honestly dealing with the staff (everyone but Christina) was frustrating. I know a lot of these things mentioned seemed small but it really put a damper on things and created unnecessary stress. I really hope everyone has amazing results with this place but our experience was pretty lackluster and if I can help another bride to not be treated the way I was, I hope this helps.

ally helped us with our planning. They were also so flexible and understanding when we were all over the place getting closer to day of. They made our wedding day run so smoothly and everything was so beautiful and the food was great and filling! The bar was awesome as well, we got to have a signature drink created by one of the bridesmaids, and we were able to stock the bar with special requests. It was just a pleasure working with everyone there, and our wedding was perfect and we could not be more grateful!

re fantastic; they make you feel like family from the moment you meet them. They were great at communicating in the months leading up to our wedding and had lists ready of vendors they had worked with in the past which made it easy to plan the other wedding details. They also have a list of cabins/vacation houses nearby (some walking distance) that we used to house our wedding party. The ceremony sites are stunning at any time of year (but especially in the fall with the aspens changing). Everyone loved the food and they have a very well-stocked bar. There is also a salon room downstairs where we were all able to get ready on the wedding day. Of note, make sure to warn your guests about the lack of reception in the mountains so they don't get lost. The lodge does have wifi.

ocess to answer all my questions big or small. The day of the wedding the whole staff was so helpful and everyone played a big part in making our wedding go as smoothly as possible. All my guests were amazed by how beautiful the venue is and the amazing food we served. It honestly is the best wedding venue, staffed with people who care to make your dream wedding come true. <3

ng ready rooms, to the ceremony sites, to the reception logistics, they have it all down to a science. Christina is fantastic & hilarious and we loved working with her. If you ever have a stressful moment leading up to the wedding, all you have to do is call her and she’ll calm your nerves in 2 seconds with a solution. Everything ran so smoothly and it is such a beautiful setting! The food is A.MAZ.ING. One of the first comments from most of our guests was how amazing the food was. Stop searching and get married here!!!

to put together a very detailed schedule of the day and communicate with the DJ and florist. It has a rustic, Colorado feel and the property is gorgeous. We couldn't have asked for a better venue. It was a dream come true!

d every question we had and then some. They clearly laid out what services they offer, the cost details, and gave us a lot of helpful resources for nearby vendors who they've successfully worked with in the past. From that point, they answered every single email I sent, even the ones that were full of 30 questions. They recommended a nearby vendor who absolutely nailed the dinner reception. They consistently checked in to make sure the questions they had were answered and that they had all of the details they needed to make our day successful. The day before the wedding, we met up to do our rehearsal - this was the first wedding for a lot of my friends, so we were all pretty clueless about what needed to happen. The staff walked us through every single step of the ceremony and eased any and all concerns that we had. We knew exactly what to do and when to do it. On the actual wedding day, the staff was happy and helpful and really stepped in when anything needed to get done. I'm sure that I don't even know the half of what they were doing in the background. They asked for my input if a decision needed to be made, but otherwise left me free to get ready and enjoy my day while they helped get everything set up and ready to go. I really can't say enough how amazing and wonderful the staff is and how perfect my wedding day was. I am forever thankful and grateful for having picked this venue for my wedding.

ange messages almost every day. She guided us and helped us in everything from decorations to times to set ups, etc. She made everything as smooth and easy as possible, even when my husband and I went a little crazy. The staff at WBL is flexible and accommodating. They treat you as a human rather than a $. You walk in and you’re greeted with a hug because you’re family. The venue is huge and gorgeous!! You get the entire venue and all the acres to yourself on your wedding day! We got married at the Meadow and the view was breathtaking! We received a bit of a sprinkle on our wedding day which happened right when we exchanged rings. We saw that as a great sign. Christina is so amazing. I have no words to describe how great of a woman she is! She treats each wedding as if it were her own. She takes great pride in what she does and you can tell she loves what she does. Christina, Denice, and Charlotte took great care of our families and guests on our wedding day. They were very patient and answered every question thrown at them. We wish we got a picture with them in our wedding day! We can go on about how great they are and how amazing this venue is. There’s no end. Thank you so much WBL for an amazing wedding day and months of planning!

of things! The day before our wedding it snowed a lot; it looked like a winter wonderland. We were worried it would turn to slush the next day but it didn't! It cleared up with blue skies and cool temperatures. I wore a strapless wedding dress to put things into perspective. My husband and I plan on coming back for our anniversary because it really is a great place! If you're looking for breathtaking scenery, great food, excellent customer service, and an overall great wedding day this is the place for you!

Lodge. The staff are incredible. Extremely accommodating and flexible, yet stern enough to keep everything running on schedule like clockwork. Their in house catering was delicious and for a couple planning an out of town wedding in the Estes Park area we had almost 0 issues with planning and execution. They are on point, quick to respond, and brilliant in their execution. Much of my family asked me, "Why did you want to get married in Colorado?", but when they saw the lodge they stopped asking that question because it had become abundantly clear to them that THIS was the place. Not the most inexpensive venue, but it is truly a case of "you get what you pay for, and then some". An incredible value and an incredible venue. Thank you so much for making our special day so very special! WE LOVE YOU GUYS!!!

The exceptional staff while fully professional had a casual feel that of a family friend would rival was just the cherry and whip cream on top! Working with the owner/ management event team Denice and Christine was like talking to your favorite Aunt ! Everything was just perfect from our venue tour to the booking and planning everything just went as organic and smooth as possible and we were planning a destionation wedding which I was warned many times that it would be a lot more stressful, well the Wild Basin team proved them all wrong! They made sure we knew exactly what we were getting for our money a convesation staple for the bride and groom and anything that didn't quite fit or that we the bride and groom wanted to add was In no way nerve wracking but met with a smile and "how about this" to which our reply was "perfect". Meeting with the menu and bar staff was great and was honestly really fun with and exceptionally unique menu that still offered all your favorite foods to designing your signature cocktail we had a blast and can not wait for the guests to enjoy our perfect reception we have planned for them. It has been such a delight I truly can't wait for the perfect day Wild Basin, my fiancé and I have planned! Wild Basin has truly made my dreams come true and I won’t forget a minute of it thank you for everything !

e to fruition. We weren't super well-versed in wedding planning, but they helped with every detail, including referring us to other fantastic vendors (DJ, florist, and officiant). Their day-of coordination was great- they are fantastic at crowd control, getting people where they need to be, and keeping the bride and groom calm! :) I can't say enough good things about the Wild Basin- they are truly the best.

e smoothly, but that still isnt why it is THE venue i recommend. They gave us so much personal attention through the 18 month process of us preparing for this big day. Answered all of our crazy stupid questions and made us feel like we were part of the family. I cant say it enough, this is a fantastic venue, the food was absolutely amazing, the location is breathtaking and the people are just lovely. Do not think twice about signing their contract. You are making the right decisions. We know we did!

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he hikes nearby. It made my wedding into an experience and a memory for everyone who travelled to see it. It was so special, clean, well lit, well kept. The only thing that bothered me at the end of the night was the catering director told me that we should have started to clean up early. Contract says we can party till 10 so let me party till 10! I brushed her off and let myself keep dancing. Girl don't let anything, ANYTHING bother you that day. <3 Their rooms are gorgeous- stay there!

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gorgeous. What more can I say? It speaks for itself. The natural beauty of the area and incredible aesthetics of the lodge made for the perfect wedding setting. I would be remiss I didn’t acknowledge your patience throughout the planning process, especially with me as a mom. Thanks for taking all of my phone calls and emails with such kindness and professionalism. You really kept my mind at ease. Christina! You are THE. BEST. WEDDING. PLANNER. EVER!! Things went flawlessly. Thank you so much for keeping everything running so smoothly and being the calming presence throughout the day. Charlotte, thank you for keeping the day on track; working with John, our musician; and assisting the girls and wedding party throughout the day. Wasn’t the music amazing? I would highly recommend John and Briana Wirt to your brides. (John and Briana Wirt 913-486-8344 www.tradingpostduo.com) They should be on your vendor list. Additionally, I highly recommend Beth Wright who helped with the cleanup. 813 466 2429. She had the meadow and banquet room cleaned and boxed up perfectly. She was a lifesaver. We never had to leave the reception. In case a future bride is interested in her services, we did have the room upstairs for her use in the down time between jobs. The food! It was fantastic! Please tell your chef how pleased we were with the dinner. The charcuterie board was out of this world, delicious and beautiful. We had so many compliments on the food. He did an excellent job! Please share with him how impressed we were, and how much we appreciate his perfectionism and craft. The bartenders! Phil and Scottie really helped make the night. They were so friendly, professional, and helpful. Please be sure to thank them again for us. Thank you all for caring so much. That’s what we truly love best about Wild Basin Lodge….you truly cared for and loved our girls. It’s your personal touch that makes WBL stand out above all the other venues. All in all it was the best day and night, better we could have ever imagined. So many guests said it was the best wedding they had ever attended. I’m just a wee bit partial, but I agree. We all had a blast, and Kara and Ashley have memories that will last a life time. Words do not begin to express the all-encompassing gratitude and appreciation we have for you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything. Laura Haight

ies of WBL were ALWAYS around to answer my insane emails and the day of the wedding they were completely prepared, resourceful and reassuring. It was the perfect location with the perfect staff and I wouldn't have done anything differently! Special shout-outs to Denice, Christina and Charlotte who were ridiculously enthusiastic and patient with me!!