Wild Basin Lodge

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!!

hristina and Denice made us feel like family and that feeling has never ended. They made every decision effortless. My Wedding day was absolutely perfect, for us and our family and guests. Thank you Wild Basin for giving me the Best Day of my life so far.

then the entire staff did on our perfect day, especially Christina and Denice. They were always there when we needed anything. Sometimes even before we knew we needed them. Everything was so organized and felt so relaxed and natural. Our guests have not stopped talking about the beauty of being surrounded by the Rocky Mountain National Forest. And the food! The food is amazing! I hope we get to go back and visit soon!! Thank you Wild Basin Lodge for the wonderful memories!

had friends swooning over the gorgeous venue, views and fabulous staff. Shaun and I had the best day ever and we cant thank the staff at Wild Basin Lodge for making our day the best ever. From day 1 to our wedding day, they walked us through everything, answered all my questions and were incredibly easy to work with. I highly recommend this venue as we felt like we were family! We love Wild Basin Lodge!!!

, friendly staff. Denice and Christina are a dynamic duo who communicate effectively and help guide you through the process. The day of the rehearsal, Christina walked us through what to expect, anticipating our questions. The day of, she was on site to troubleshoot, even helping me with a faulty, stubborn bustle! There was never pressure to "upsell" us anything, which we appreciated. Our vision was a small (40 guests), streamlined, Monday wedding, and that's exactly what we got. Cheers to Wild Basin Lodge for a perfect start to married life!

taff as long as I took the time to read through everything. Any inquiry I sent had a reply within 48 hours. They were very flexible with deadlines as long as I asked ahead of time (I didn't have my final head count until 4 days after the deadline, and the check for the final payment was delayed by a couple of days), which I appreciated. A special thanks goes to Adrian, our bartender, who helped us with the beer tasting selections and, when one of our beers went into an unexpected shortage, even drove to local beer distributor warehouses to scrounge up what he could find so we could keep that particular beer on our tasting menu (we did manage to keep it!). Our guests had an amazing time and so did we. We couldn't have asked for a better venue or group of people to work with. Thank you so much, Wild Basin Lodge team!

adow, and could not have asked for a more beautiful setting. With the majority of our guests coming from out of town, it was great to be able to show them how beautiful Colorado is. The reception area was perfect for our group. We were told many times throughout the night that the food was the best our guests had at any wedding! The staff was friendly and helped us out however they could throughout the day. They were familiar with all of the vendors we were working with, and were so professional from the very beginning. I cannot recommend Wild Basin Lodge enough. From the people, the scenery, the food, and the overall atmosphere, they made sure we had the most beautiful, stress free wedding day imaginable.

day. The person who deserves the most praise of all is Denice, one of the two owners, who was so kind and attentive throughout the process, and made everything run seamlessly. The most remarkable aspect of planning a wedding at Wild Basin is the ability to have a truly personalized experience, unlike some other venues. The pricing system at Wild Basin meant that we had no surprise fees or hidden costs: everything is out in the open and clear from the moment you begin. I found wedding planning straightforward and fun thanks to the flexibility and professionalism of the owners and staff. In addition to the best customer service I have ever experienced, Wild Basin Lodge has incredible food, which all of our guests said was the best wedding food they have ever had. The setting is magnificent at any time of year, and every photo we have from our wedding is stunning. The lodge is an attractive building that has been well cared for and looks great with or without personal decorations. Everything about our experience working with Wild Basin Lodge was wonderful: if you are looking for beautiful scenery, a gorgeous lodge, delicious food and warm, welcoming, professional staff look no further. Do yourself a favor and have your wedding here!

ith plenty of room for dancing. The price was definitely one of the aspects that made us hesitant to book with them, but we decided that having all of the amenities, coordination, and food taken care of by the venue was worth the price. We went back twice for food tastings (and let’s be honest, a lovely getaway date)—the food is something I could rave about nonstop. Their in-house chef was truly, truly phenomenal. The second time we visited, we asked if he could incorporate green chile into our appetizers to try, and he made three different dishes that even impressed my New Mexico critic. He came out to greet us and ask how the food was, making sure we were happy, and taking a lot of pride in his work, which we appreciated. We chose the Colorado trout, steak, mashed potatoes, veggies, and salad—all of which were so amazing. We heard such great compliments from all of our guests too. On the actual day of the wedding, all of the details of our wedding were accommodated, and many were taken care of by Wild Basin staff, which I appreciated. If there were any major problems that day, I didn’t hear about them—Wild Basin was great at making everything seamless. I’m hoping we can return for anniversaries to have some more delicious food and see all of the staff again!

cenery, nice facilities, "all inclusive" cost (sort of, but definitely easier than most venues). Planners were accommodating to special requests like us bringing in special snacks for the bar and treats for the guests. It’s cool that they offer yard games (for $80)! The cons: There’s no cell service and while wifi is available, it’s essentially nonfunctional. Despite being very responsive to e-mails, communication with the staff was at times difficult and often involved guessing what they are asking for. The upper management and planning staff were generally not attentive (no reminder e-mails about upcoming deadlines, no requests for details regarding things they supposedly need to know about, no checking in with you on the day of) and pretty rude (numerous examples leading up to and on the day of the wedding). This left a very negative impression on me and my husband as well as our families which was distracting the day of the wedding. General cleanliness of the hotel rooms and bridal prep room was questionable. For a hotel that does not offer onsite food, fridges in the rooms seems essential (which they do not have). Conclusion: Many aspects of working with them were not easy or pleasant. I didn’t feel valued and I certainly didn't feel like they wanted to make me happy (particularly on the day of). If this were a product, I might buy it again only because it’s high quality, but the customer service was horrendous.

he food was amazing, (nearly every guest commented on it). And the venue itself is absolutely breathtaking. The wedding day coordinators were extraordinary! I have never experienced a group of people so truly dedicated to going above and beyond to make sure our special day was smooth, amazing, stress -free and flawless! From the major planning elements down to the tiniest detail, WBL made our day the best it could have possibly been!

anning a wedding from CA. We loved the fact that WB was all inclusive that I would only have to hire a couple additional key outside vendors (DJ and photographer). They also provide a list of recommended outside vendors that were AMAZING as well. WB was always available to answer all of our questions and their staff was incredibly helpful. So wedding day! The staff was incredibly accommodating to all of our needs no matter now minor they might be. I could not have been happier with our choice of WB as our venue. Our wedding was the wedding of my dreams. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone even if you are planning your wedding from afar like I did. The venue is beautiful and you can’t go wrong with any of their options. And now for the improvements. The communication with WB could sometimes be confusing, because if you communicate via email, WB staff would not sign the email so you did not know exactly who you were communicating with. I also wished that they assigned you a wedding coordinator from the time that you sign your contract. This would have been INCREDIBLY helpful for all communication and planning purposes. I also recommend double and triple checking your bill. We were originally told that we owed the venue a significant amount of money. During this time they were very rude. They eventually realized that they owed us money instead. They quickly changed their tone and were very apologetic at this point. All in all I had an amazing night and it truly was the wedding of my dreams. Even with the few negative aspects about the venue/staff, I would HIGHLY recommend WB to everyone. We had so many compliments and we were told by many of our guests that it was the best wedding that they had ever been to.

ys got a response back within a few hours (usually faster than that!) Denice made us feel like we were her favorite people and treated us like we were family. The food is phenomenal! The chef is certainly someone special! He was so kind to us on our wedding day( as were everyone!) and he went out of his way to offer my husband any starter he wanted (because David hates salad hehe!) Our wedding guests raved about all aspects of the food (my mouth is watering just thinking about that buffalo steak!). The one thing I was stressing about during this whole process was decorating day of the wedding, but since there was no event the day before Denice let us go to town and get everything done the day before!!!! I cannot tell you how much stress that relieved! It let me fully enjoy my wedding day! Day of rehearsal and wedding Christina was so great! She made sure all the last minute details were taken care of and made sure everyone was where they needed to be for the ceremony! She was so fantastic and I don't know what I would have done without her! David and I are so thankful for the wild basin team! They made it an enjoyable, painless, seamless process! Thank you for such a wonderful place to make great memories! The meadow was the perfect ceremony site for us, it is so beautiful and we were so thankful the weather held up that day so we could have it outside! The Copeland room is phenomenal and I love how the WBL team made our seating arrangements exactly how we wanted! I cannot tell you how much we appreciate the owners and staff. They are remarkable and I highly, highly, recommend this place! THANK YOU!!! -Mr. & Mrs. David Meeks Jr.

d people are still talking about it! And the venue itself is picturesque and absolutely breathtaking. This venue is a well oiled machine, and I felt calm up until the day of. We were in good hands with the Wild Basin!WildBasinWildanplanning the

hank you from the bottom of our hearts for meeting our every expectation.

our needs and we felt so relieved to have chosen to have our wedding here! We encourage anyone who is considering having their wedding here to look no further, it is truly such a magical place.

are like familly! The location is AMAZING! The mountains, the river, and the lodge are all so very beautiful. You must check it out...you will not be disappointed! It is the best...and thank you to them for our wedding day that was so special..and memorable back in 2006! :)

hey helped me make so many decisions and think of details I never would have thought of on my own. They were also very conscious of our wedding budget and helped us make decisions within that budget -- it was so nice to feel like they were working with us in every way. The Lodge itself was so gorgeous with the natural wood on the inside that we barely had to bring our own decorations. This was a major plus as we were essentially planning a destination wedding. Of course, they would have accommodated our decorations if we had wanted more, but it was so simply beautiful we just didn't feel it was necessary. The outdoor spaces were beyond perfect for our rustic/natural style – plus we had a bluebird day! Even if we didn’t, though, Wild Basin had a 6 step rain plan that helped me feel very reassured that we would try everything before having an indoor wedding (very important to me!). We decided to book the five rooms upstairs for the wedding party and ourselves after the wedding, which worked out perfectly for everyone involved (plus they are absolutely gorgeous rooms!). There is also a changing room that we rented for a small fee for getting ready before the wedding. For the rest of the wedding Wild Basin helped us arrange a trolley so that everyone could indulge without worrying about being on the roads. I have to mention Nick, the chef at Wild Basin, as well. His food was incredible. I had relatives who have never liked fish come up to us and tell us how well-cooked the trout was. I also loved that they did family-style dinner – it was so fun and casual and made everyone feel like one big family. Overall, I could not have asked for a better day with Wild Basin Lodge. I highly recommend this venue for your beautiful Colorado wedding!

the whole experience. They truly go above and beyond no matter what.

in was very responsive and thorough, and I never felt that I was annoying them with my many questions. When the big day finally arrived, they certainly delivered. They were organized, and I felt taken care of in every way that a bride should on her wedding day. They had thought of everything and executed flawlessly. They kept everyone on our timeline and made sure guests were taken care of. The food came out quickly and was delicious. I didn't even notice the staff during the reception, they did what they needed to do and then gave us our space. It was truly the most amazing day of my life, and it helped that it was a perfect Colorado blue bird day with bright yellow leaves at 8,500 feet!

eel so special and for taking care of us to make sure everything ran smoothly.

mazing service - it was all amazing. You really made us feel special. We've gotten some pictures back and they are confirming that it wasn't just my imagination - it was a stunning setting and a gorgeous celebration. Everyone who was there just raved about everything. Thank you so much for helping make our daughter's wedding more beautiful than we ever could have dreamed it would be.

s again!

te is an absolute fairytale area and our pictures came out wonderfully. Our wedding was 9.12.15 and some of the aspens were starting to change for a hint of color. I will always remember and cherish my wedding day. Thank you Wild Basin Lodge for all of your help and friendly, caring staff.

first time I've been at a wedding and many guest actually complimented on how amazing all of the food was! They are present day-of to help meet with your vendors as they arrive, and many vendors we chose have done weddings at the venue so they are all familiar with each other. It was a perfect day, and we're glad to be a part of the "Wild Basin" family :)

yone we came into contact with were eager to make our daughter's wedding just what she hoped for, and it truly met and exceeded all expectations. The finances and timeline were updated at every point, and the costs were exactly as specified and clearly defined. We could not have chosen a better venue!

love of nature with out-of-town guests. The food, decor, and bar service were complimented by guests all night and for days after the event. The vendors suggested by Wild Basin were highly-skilled and friendly; they captured our wedding vision flawlessly. Like the team at Wild Basin, they were prompt and professional in ongoing communication. The team at Wild Basin bent over backwards to ensure our day ran smoothly and treated us like family. We cannot wait to return for a honeymoon visit in the future!

estions were answered immediately (great communication) and they made sure we did not miss any details in planning the reception. They were also immensely helpful with the ceremony execution since we had planned it ourselves and had no idea what we were doing. The food was amazing, which is rare for wedding food. All prices were very straight forward and clear and it ended up being a great value considering the beautiful setting, gourmet food, and personalized location. Thank you so much Wild Basin!!

modating to us and our guests. The food was fantastic, and the venue/views simply cannot be beat. Our guests were "wow"d by everything and we continue to receive compliments on what an amazing experience our wedding was, and that is largely in part to the venue. Thank you SO much again Wild Basin staff for making my wedding dreams come true! One piece of advice when booking this venue if planning a destination weeding, would be to consider lodging availability not just for your wedding night but also for the days and nights before and after the wedding. Many hotels in Estes do not block rooms and require a three night minimum stay. Consider that before reserving the room at Wild Basin for your wedding night, as you may end up in a bind finding a place elsewhere for the other nights.