Willow Ridge Manor

ust enough space when the weather is nice.

uld recommend booking the venue for the entire day as it provided ample time to set up, get ready, and take pictures without stress. It is also great that you get access to the whole venue. They provided us with great recommendations for catering and a DJ. Both had extensive experience working at the venue making the day run without a hitch. Gregory was very timely with all communication. He always called me back and emailed me within a few hours of reaching out. They were very accommodating to us visiting the venue several times to measure things and take pictures as we DIY most of our decor. All of our guests loved their experience here and so did we! Our wedding day was perfect! Thank you Willow Ridge Manor!

king us chase him for those items and could have reduced our stress and mitigated issues we knew could arise. Aspects of the venue need an update, but they are mostly the upstairs areas where guests don't go. PROS - Gorgeous views, outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour, indoor reception - All-in-one location for the entire wedding - Good value for the money - Venue is pretty much a blank slate so you can really make your wedding feel unique and yours with minimal decorations - Attentive venue owners CONS: -Multiple weddings in a single day means you have limited set-up and dance-floor time. - Gregory is eccentric, which wasn't an issue for us, but we did hear from other people who had their weddings at Willow Ridge that he gave guests lectures on drinking before the ceremony and other sort of off things. - He's very responsive to emails and calls you remind you about payments and rehearsals, but doesn't always answer the questions you ask and answers questions he thinks you should ask instead. - He wasn't very prepared for our walk-through and wasn't sure if there was a wedding the night before or morning of our wedding, so I had to stay on top of details like that (thankfully, I had asked him in advance of the walk-through and was prepared). - He called a couple of days before our wedding to tell us someone else had a wedding the night before so we couldn't do a rehearsal, which we had known for months and noted at that walk-through so that he would know we were doing the rehearsal elsewhere, which was not a big deal but just a little disorganized and a weird call to get. He is VERY protective of the venue, so no kegs are allowed, decorations have to be minimal, and he or his partner Lawrence are there at every turn telling you what you can and cannot do, which again wasn't an issue for us but does limit what you can do and felt a little oppressive on the day of when they would just be standing there watching you when we were just trying to take photos and enjoy the day. - WRM/Gregory does not have an outdoor sound set-up,although there are outdoor speakers that he had set up when we did our walk-through by the cocktail hour area, so make sure your DJ has the right plugs and cords to ensure your laptop or ipod can plug into their (the DJ's) system for cocktail hour. Despite repeated emails to our DJ and Gregory, this question was never answered and we were just told to relax--and then no one had the cords and we couldn't play our playlist. It ended up raining and we had to move inside so it didn't matter as the DJ was able to just play his own songs, but had that not been the case and he was inside setting up during cocktail hour, our guests would have been outside in the silence because Gregory et all couldn't answer this simple question. - The 1980s Laura Ashley getting-ready rooms and creepy piano room. With some minor updates (new curtains, get rid of that piano and make it a sitting room for older folks who want to talk and sit away from the loud dance floor) this space could be really incredible. I didn't want to take getting ready photos here because it was so tacky. - One bathroom for guests downstairs. - Gregory could only fax us a floorplan--this should be emailed w/contract.

foothills, mountains and red rocks is phenomenal and brought a mountain feel to a wedding just outside of Denver. Gregory and Lawrence took a lot of time to meet with me and were very responsive whenever I had questions throughout the planning process. They helped coordinate many things during the wedding to ensure it went smoothly, provided backup plans and have really thought through making the venue beautiful with top of the line chairs, arches and decor for ceremony and reception. They also are helpful with budget and allow you to BYOB alcohol which really provided a lot of savings vs. other venues in the area. We were so thrilled with how everything turned out and would truly recommend Willow Ridge Manor.

and organized. They had a plan for everything. Clearly, they have had tons of experience with successful weddings. The views and scenery were beautiful also. If you're looking for a very "Colorado-esque" wedding without going deep into the mountains or paying a ton of money then this is the place to go. While the bridal party was taking pictures with our photographer, all of our guests were taking their own photos on the rock formations...they couldn't believe the views. Thank you, Gregory and Lawrence for making 8/24/18 the best day ever!

ok with this venue and being hung up on on multiple occasions and being lied to about who’s actually coordinating and managing this facility . So again thanks to Gregory my fiancé and I are missing out on our planned wedding date, because of his ignorance and terrible management and coordination skills. If you’d like to deal with frustration confusion and bluntly tons of lies book through this venue or try too LOL, if only I could leave a -5 star it would suit them great !!!

amily pictures. Another thing that was kind of stressful is when Gregory and Lawrence decided to rearrange our ceremony processional 20 minutes before the ceremony. Everything worked out well for the ceremony, but arranging the processional would've been nice to do during the wedding walk-through. Other than those two things, the wedding was beautiful and very organized! Lawrence and Gregory did a great job coordinating the ceremony and even provided umbrellas to guests when it started raining. Some of my friends arrived late to the ceremony, and Gregory and Lawrence made sure to have them quietly enter after I made my walk down the aisle. The venue was clean for the reception, and my husband and I enjoyed the spacious suites upstairs.

d Gregory treated them like family and by the end of the evening he must have had his picture taken a thousand times with the guests! If you want an elegant, beautiful venue with amazing views that's close to Denver, Willow Ridge Manor is the place!

edding day. It was like my own personal white mansion for the day in a fairytale. I would highly recommend the venue. A huge thank you to both Gregory and Lawrence!

everything light hearted and fun while also letting us know exactly how to make everything go as smoothly as possible. From bringing us wine before the ceremony to bringing the flower arch arrangement in from the ceremony to the mantle place, it was all so special. You were such a hit with my bridesmaids and truly made it an amazing evening. Also, thank you for talking me into having the wedding outside. I am so glad that we did in spite of the cold. We would recommend you and Lawrence to anyone!! Please feel free to share our high praises as well. All the best, Ashley Sent from my iPhone

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roblem! The landscape around makes for a great atmosphere and views yet still conveniently located. I highly recommend Willow Ridge Manor for your special day!

rienced with weddings and very professional. No need for a wedding planner or coordinator with these two. They give a full list of suggested vendors that work seamlessly with them, making everything super easy. They put high demands on the vendors you choose and well worth it. I was so nervous about how everything would actually come together and what fires I was going to have to put out on the day of. But it was so easy from the bride's point of view. No snags, no hiccups. Everything was flawless.

the dancing to stop! I highly recommend this venue to everyone!!

ordinators and made sure everything ran smoothly. All of our wedding guests loved Gregory and the venue as a whole. The venue is beautiful and affordable. I would definitely recommend the Willow Ridge Manor.

they took out all the guess work. Their trusted vendors all provided incredible service! They are we're so invested in my dream and vision for my wedding day and all of their vendors truly made that a reality for me! I could rave about the vendors and the owners all day! I will close with a big thank you and lots of love from this incredibly happy bride ❤️😍👰🏻

m know how interested I was and told them our dilemma. I asked if bringing in an outside caterer would be negotiable, even if we would have to pay more for it. Gregory responded to my long email with a short one sentence question "What vendor?" I promptly emailed him back letting him know who we wanted to use. When he responded, all I got was "No, I can't help you." No explanation as to why. I have never been so rudely dismissed by a wedding venue that we were willing to pay thousands for.

e planning process and I always felt like he truly cared about what we wanted and that our wedding went perfectly! Gregory does not just think of you as just another bride and groom, he takes the time to get to know you and made our day perfect! I'm so glad Gregory was there to assist with the rehearsal because we would not have known what to do without him! Lawrence was equally amazing the day of! Willow Ridge was the perfect venue! I loved that we could have the ceremony and reception at the same place! Most of our guests traveled in from out of town and could not believe how beautiful the location and views were, especially at sun set! I would not think twice about recommending Willow Ridge Manor to anyone for their wedding, I cannot say enough wonderful things about the manor itself and Gregory & Lawrence!!!

about the venue and changes that happened. After booking the venue we had heard several rumors about the venue and we called Greg immediately and he put those to rest. He always answers his phone or promptly calls back. We were directed to a new list of vendors we could choose from for the catering since the exclusive caterer closed their business. I actually liked that we were able to pick from a group vs. having to use their exclusive caterer.. He knows the meaning of customer service. Greg also provided us with a recommended vendor list. We did not need to use it but it was still nice to have. The venue has a beautiful area upstairs in the Manor House for the Groom and the Bridal party. When I arrived the day of the wedding, Greg showed us to our suite and was available to help with anything and everything. Also in the room is a steamer if you need if for any of the dresses. I did have a wedding coordinator, Julie Gambrell of Classic Creations who helped with everything and did an incredible job communicating with Gregory to make sure my day was perfect. Gregory helped lighten the mood during photos and was easy to talk and laugh with! The venue is beautiful and the Flower House of Denver did an incredible job transforming the ceremony space and reception space into a beautiful rustic/fall theme. It was incredible. Lawrence helped me when I was about to walk down the aisle with my train and made sure I looked flawless walking with my dad. We had a great day, thank you!

s such an amazing host. The ambiance in the ball room can't be beat. The mountain views from the outside ceremony area were breathtaking. I would very highly recommend Willow Ridge Manor to anyone getting married.

t have been happier about how this all turned out. Thank you!

r emailed Gregory, he always got back to us right away and was always extremely helpful. We are so grateful that we had our wedding at such a beautiful location.

tyles Catering were PERFECT, and I can't emphasize that enough. I had my wedding here in November of 2014, during a week hit by a "polar vortex." Gregory was ready to take care of everything in case of bad weather, but thankfully our wedding day was the only day during the week that wasn't snowing or bitterly cold, and was actually sunny and beautiful and nice enough that we still were able to have the ceremony outside in the beautiful scenic setting that Willow Ridge Manor has to offer. The red rocks were capped with snow, the sun was bright, and Gregory had cleared off the seats and bowery and walkways so that it was clear of snow. The venue is classic and beautiful and felt special, rather than other generic wedding venues. This one has charm and age and beauty that we and our guests adored. I received so many compliments about the beauty of the ceremony and the venue!! The reception was equally perfect. The staff was attentive and made sure that everything proceeded as planned, and were quick with set up and take down of the buffet, the passing of champagne to guests. The dance floor was great to have in place, and the reception hall is so pretty that we didn't have to decorate with anything extra! If anything, the staff were too attentive, and were very strict about the end time of the reception and last call and last song! The party was so awesome and everyone was having so much fun, that we were sad to end it! :) I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Gregory is absolutely wonderful and was great to work with! The cost of the venue is very affordable for all the great amenities they offer, and we booked off season and received amazing value! I would 100% recommend Willow Ridge Manor to others!

me the first time we met that he only employs the very best staff, and they absolutely did not disappoint. Coupled with Lifestyles catering, everyone involved was friendly, precise and attentive. I admit unabashedly that I am the worst planner and was completely out of my element with a 160-person event. Gregory and his crew took the stress off me for the day, ensuring that everything came together perfectly. The shining moment that really sealed the deal on my satisfaction with Willow Ridge is when I came to the horrifying realization that I had left my garter set at home. Holy crap, right? Gregory, in all his Gregory glory, saved the day with a garter he found nestled somewhere on the premises. Crisis averted! Thank you, thank you, thank you Willow Ridge. You made my day a total success.

ory went above and beyond for my husband and I, along with our wedding party -- from the rehearsal to the day of, he was fabulous and we received so many compliments from our guests not only in regards to "the party of a lifetime" but also for Gregory's attentiveness and hilarity! Thank you Willow Ridge Manor for giving us the wedding of our dreams, it is a day we will remember forever!

on if necessary, outstanding service, and a Stanley Hotel-like setting with ceremony and reception in one without having to share the site with anyone else! Gregory has been in the business for years and knows what he is doing! He is absolutely fabulous.

all my guests comfortably. The old manor looks great in photographs. And Gregory, the owner of the venue, is such a help with organizing and timing things correctly.

ecuted exactly as I wanted it! The catering company was great! Food was awesome and I was able to really customize a menu to suit our taste. It was difficult to get in touch with folks at times and my event designer changed two weeks before my wedding. Even still, things went off without a hitch and all was well. Willow Ridge is a great venue that captures a Colorado feel! Guests both local and from out of town are still talking about how gorgeous it was! It was a GREAT value, especially considering how much money we saved. Bringing out own booze was a HUGE plus and I loved that we could get ready right on site. If I had it to do over again I would still go to Willow Ridge!

e perfect location for a mountain-y feel, but close enough to Denver that guests don't have to stay in the mountains. The price was excellent - best we found in the Denver area for what we wanted. The value for the money is incredible! Willow Ridge was easy to work with. We loved working with Gregory. He has been in the wedding business for over 20 years and has lots of great suggestions. Of course he is flexible as well, so you don't have to take his suggestions. The outdoors ceremony site is beautiful. You can see the red rocks, blue sky, foothills, and tall trees. Gregory is always working to improve the site. Between the time we booked the venue and the ceremony, he had upgraded the ceremony chairs and added permanent rock cocktail tables. The indoor space is great too. The bridal suite is huge! 2 rooms, huge mirrors, and a nice balcony. The reception space for dinner and dancing is nice and there is a nice patio where guests can relax outdoors and take a break from the dancing. Our guests loved the venue and we had a wonderful time. I'd definitely recommend Willow Ridge to someone looking for a mountain-y, outdoors-y feel close to Denver.

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ng the alchol on ice, putting the frame out for guest to sign, working with all the vendors. I was able to just worry about getting ready and taking pictures. It made the day more enjoyable not to have to worry about all the small details. The food was very good. I got a ton of complements about how good the food was. I worked with Pati at Lifestyles Catering and she was awesome. She made a great menu for us and also made a few special dishes for the guests who were vegetarians. Gregory, the owner of Willow Ridge Manor, was there to help make sure the day ran smoothly also. He has done many weddings so he was able to make sure no small glitches came up and if any did, he took care of them and we didn't have to worry about them. My wedding turned out great and it was very enjoyable. I would recommend Willow Ridge Manor to anyone who is looking for a great venue to get married.

look at this venue. Working with Gregory (the owner) was so fun. He was so attentive and listened so well to what we wanted. On the day of our rehearsal Gregory really helped us make sure everything was going to be perfect the next day! Let me tell you this guy knows his stuff and if you listen to him your wedding will be amazing. Lifestyles catering was also fabulous we worked with Pati and had a blast with her. On the day of the wedding all of the staff was so helpful and so friendly. When we got there Pati and Gregory jumped in and made sure everything got set up, so all I has to do was relax and get ready. The food was awesome and my guests loved it. I can't express enough gratitude to Gregory and his staff for all their hard work to make sure our wedding day was amazing. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!

a few people have complained. Also beware owner has 3 dogs that roam the venue. I was told that they would not be there on the day of the wedding, but they were. And my bridesmaid dresses were covered in hair. I was so embarrassed. Also, as soon as me and my husband left, management came and were rude to the DJ saying it was time to turn off the music although on be contract we had another 30 min and were told we could add time if we wanted. I also heard the guest bathrooms were dirty. Overall the day was good, and the price of be venue was unbeatable. Lifestyles catering was amazing and all my guest had a great time.

it. The reception was perfect with the candelabras they have on the tables. I received so many complements on the food. Their catering company was great to work with. I would definitely recommend them!

charm and has many beautiful spots for photos. The venue allows you to bring in your own alcohol which saves you alot of money. The exclusive caterer for Willow Ridge is Lifestyles Catering. Lifestyles is amazing! When we had our tasting my husband and I were blown away with the quality, taste and presentation of the food. Our guests at the wedding are still talking about how good the food is -- by far the best food I've ever had at a wedding. And to top it all off the staff of Lifestyles (especially Lawrence and Patti) was top notch. Our guests even commented on how professional the staff was. Gregory from Willow Ridge was also exceptional. He made our entire wedding run smoothly.

ere were a couple of gliches but he went above and beyond to help correct them. Everything went off without a hitch. I would recommend this venue to ALL and everyone I know.

- we didn't even know they were there because things went so smoothly. AND they let us bring our own alcohol, which saved us a lot of money and allowed us to have a huge variety of drinks that we actually enjoyed and that paired with our food.

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I can't say enough about her - from the catering, venue set-up, dining room setup, friendliness of the wait staff and bartender - there is nothing I can complain about. Guests couldn't stop raving about the food (Lifestyles is the only caterer allowed at Willow Ridge, but you will not be disappointed by their food), the ambiance inside the reception/dining room set the perfect mood, and the best part is that we DIDN'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT A THING. Lawrence took great care of my husband and I during dinner, the bartender was fun and friendly, and Kari, our coordinator, turned the venue into everything we wanted it to be. Gregory was also there to check up on us throughout the evening, and made us feel well cared for. I am so happy with our choice to get married here! They recently changed the location of the wedding site (basically just turned it a different direction for an easier flow), and the view is amazing. We cannot wait to see all the pictures, this place is beautiful and we thank Gregory, Kari, and Lawrence for all their hard work.

s no sound system for a ceremony outside; however, there are outlets outside so you will just need to make arrangements to have a sound system-- you'll need it outside!

u can also do a ceremony inside but the outdoor location overlooks Red Rocks Country Club. Its beauty is hard to match given how convenient a location it is--just minutes west on 285 from C-470. The exterior of the mansion is equally gorgeous, with white columns and twinkling white lights in the trees. This location has so much character--the owner keeps it in immaculate condition. There are several bedrooms and bathrooms located in the upper level of the house which are great to get ready in. One has a floor-to-ceiling mirror which makes for great pictures. Lifestyles Catering is the exclusive caterer of Willow Ridge, which at first was off-putting that we couldn't choose our own caterer but in the end we were extremely pleased with the food and the staff.