River Ridge Ranch

We had our wedding here last October and this place is seriously amazing - if you're looking to have an outdoor wedding this is the place you want to go to. Just look at the photos! Even in the fall it was pretty..and we have also been here in the spring when it's greener and the flowers are in bloom, so perfect! There is a river running through the property (duh, that's probably where it gets the name), and there's multiple places on-site to have the ceremony. I want to get married all over again, just to have another big evet here, it was seriously so perfect.One of my favorite parts was the amazing rustic gazebo where you'd have your reception/dance area. They have cool lanterns and white lights strung, lighting and a sound system already hooked up for you. We barely had to do any decorating (just the tables). The tables and chairs for everything also came with the rental of the facility. Speaking of, it was a really good deal, especially because you are able to be there Friday through Sunday. We were able to be there for a few hours on Friday for rehearsal, and a bit of setup, then all day Saturday, and we were also there for hours on Sunday morning cleaning up and we explored the property a bit after that as well. If you cross the river, there are pastured with animals (horses, chickens, etc.).We used an iPod/mp3 player for our of our wedding music, and it was extremely convenient to do that here. Where you would have your ceremony, they have speakers set up so all you have to do is plug it in and have someone controlling it. Same thing with the reception area.Some other random things worth noting: they have a brand new bridal cabin where you can get ready, they have bathrooms, beer & wine only (you have to pay for their bartender, too), they have a HUGE fire pit (smores were a huge hit at our wedding, with everyone!), they have a kitchen & bar area, tons of different places on site to take photos, lots of parking, the owner had tons of things available for us to use as decor (lots of vases, bottles, easels, tables, baskets, etc.).Gary (the owner) was extremely helpful with all of our questions and concerns, he can also marry you - which is a plus if you're looking for someone to do that. They offer food options if you want to go for that, but we went with a caterer out of Porterville (Cherry Tree Catering, so good!). You can also rent all of your linens through them, which was also convenient.Us and ALL of our guests were SO impressed with this place (they still talk about how cool it was) I will definitely suggest this place to ANYONE having a wedding.

River Ridge Ranch is an amazing venue for a DIY wedding, but they're also flexible if you'd like them to take care of certain things (eg. tableware, servers). Gary and his crew are amazing, helpful, and accommodating throughout the planning process. There's a bar area, a reception area with a covered pavilion/gazebo (heat lamps and curtain enclosures are available in cooler weather) a fire pit for s'mores and a huge barn area with its own seating that's set off from the main entrance, perfect for the ceremony. There were a lot of supplies available to borrow for the set up and big day, so don't be afraid to ask Gary for specific things before you go out and buy them yourself. We loved that he provided all chairs and tables, and even some decorations: lanterns, vases, a card box, etc.We got married October 19th and the weather was perfect! Our guests could not stop talking about what an amazing and beautiful venue we had chosen. No one was in a rush to leave! There are some trails for exploring, a river nearby, and so many nooks with seating for people to spend time relaxing outdoors.We love that the owners host outdoor educational programs as well as community concerts/gatherings. We definitely felt good about supporting this business in our community, our wedding was perfect!

My wife and I cannot say enough about how wonderful our experience was, from beginning to end, with River Ridge Ranch. Gary and Barbara, the owners, day of coordinators, and sometimes therapists (haha), were wonderful! Gary was easily accessible at any time, and offered so much helpful advice. From the first email, they treated us so warmly. Gary ensured we did not stress and offered solutions to things we thought had no solution! We live 3 hours away from the ranch, so knowing he was available and had everything under control from afar was a much needed calm to our storm. He encouraged us to use plants from the ranch for decorations, and offered some items for our table centerpieces, as well as chalkboards, which helped with cost. The conservation ranch itself was beautiful! We loved that we could make our wedding eco friendly from the wedding and reception site, down to the favors. Our wedding party and decorators had nothing but glowing reviews for Gary and Barbara as well. They were always so kind and helpful, and even came to our rehearsal dinner! They also picked the perfect bartender for our wedding, and the servers were so professional and helpful. They are more than just wedding venue owners, they have become part of our circle. We couldn't be more grateful to share our wedding and commitment to each other with such great people in such an amazing place.

This place is a gem! From first to last, Gary took care of every detail I could possibly imagine. He managed all rentals, deliveries, set up, vendor coordination, etc (for an additional, very affordable fee). I'll admit I was really hands on, and very particular, but Gary wasn't phased at all by the minutiae I would email him about or the requests I would make. The day of the event, I didn't concern myself with a single detail and Gary handled it all without missing a beat. He also had some very helpful advice and guidance along the way. Since I didn't hire a wedding planner, it was particularly useful. More importantly, the wedding was incredible and beautiful. Everything I imagined and more. It was the perfect place for a rustic outdoor ceremony and reception. Complete with a fire pit for marshmallow roasting. It is great because there is a lot already available to you to work with (chairs, tables, baskets, etc.) , but it is still a blank enough canvas to let your imagination run wild. Check out photos from our wedding (by our AMAZING photographer) here: http://www.jenwillphoto.com/jessica-robert-springville-wedding-at-river-ridge-ranch/

River Ridge Ranch is an absolutely beautiful venue for any type of event. We were there for a visit, spent the night and had a grand tour of the property. Memorable venues are very hard to come by but this one is exceptional. I love that the owners insist on meeting with the potential party throwers to ensure that the event that is being planned will be a success. That is a very thoughtful and sincere way to do business, especially the kind of business that is personal, like a wedding or ceremony of any kind. Check it out! You won't be disappointed. You will be astounded.

100% amazing! My husband and I opted to get married at the River Ridge Ranch this past June. Our friends got married there 5 years ago and ever since then, I knew the Ranch was a special place. Gary answered all of our questions and helped us plan a fun, memorable day without all of the unnecessary "extras" that make a wedding ridiculously unaffordable. He encouraged us to use greenery from the ranch, lent us baskets, vases, and other decor for the wedding so we wouldn't need to purchase everything new. He is a big supporter of reusing, recycling and sustainability which was good for the environment and our pocket book. My husband and I were also adamant about camping with some of our friends at the ranch after the wedding. Gary not only accommodated our wishes, but he also helped us source help and equipment to make sure the camping went through stress-free. When our caterer fell through a few months in advance, he gave us recommendations for a taco person that turned out to be amazing. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful. We loved treating our guests to an off-the grid, outdoor evening. Throughout the evening, we heard our guests repeatedly say that at first they were apprehensive about coming to the middle of "nowhere" (we live in LA and most of our guests were coming from LA and San Jose), but that they were completely thrilled with the experience and had an amazing time. 10/10, would do it all over again! Thank you Gary, Barbara, and Jose for the service... you are truly gems!

I would actually give this venue a 4.5, but there was no option for halfs. My son and daughter in law recently were married at the River Ridge Ranch. It is a beautiful setting. The pavallion had fans, which helped keep us cool in the 90+ degree heat of the afternoon. The wedding site was just yards away from the Tule River, which provided a restful rushing sound. The linens and tableware were clean and acceptable for an outdoor wedding. Gary is flexible and full of good suggestions. This is a place for people who like to be outdoors, though. The restrooms are rustic and the ground is a little dusty. Heels and fancy dresses are a challenge at this site. Mosquitoes were out, as well. We brought repellant, though and it seemed to keep them at bay. It is a llittle hard to find if you don't have exact directions. Other than that, it was well suited for my outdoorsy & casual son and daughter in law.

We got married here last weekend and could not be happier. Gary and the crew were reasonable, accommodating and very helpful. It truly was a beautiful experience and one that all of our guests were raving about.

I recently had my wedding at this venue, and although the place was absolutely gorgeous, I would never recommend this place to anyone planning a wedding. The owner, Gary, was so rude to all of our guests, including family, that the only negative thing said about our entire wedding was about Gary. Also, our photographer, caterer, DJ, and coordinator have all blacklisted this place as a site that they will do business at in the future. My new husband and I had to answer the same question from Gary 5-6 times throughout the reception, and this could have easily been handled through our coordinator. Every time we tried to enjoy our wedding, he was there with "concerns" that always turned out to be nothing. And again, I need to stress the fact that he was very rude to everyone that had anything to do with the wedding. Again, we think that the venue is amazing, but we will never return to River Ridge Ranch for our future events, nor will we recommend this place to our friends and family.

We had our wedding at River Ridge and have gone there for tons of concerts and other local events. It is absolutely gorgeous and every time we go there seems to be something new and wonderful that the owners have done to improve it.I can't recommend this place highly enough!!!!