Black Butte Ranch Reviews

Black Butte Ranch was a dream location for my husband and I's intimate elopement ceremony (12 total attendees). I had the pleasure of working with Shaina from first touring the site to finally on the day of the wedding. She was so helpful and prompted me on things I didn't even think of such as breakfast and lunch for the bridal suite while we got ready. The package that BBR puts together makes the whole process of planning so easy and once our special day was finally here, all of the employees we interacted with were so kind and helpful. I would 100% have my wedding at Black Butte again. I wish I could relive that day because of how perfect it was.

We are blown away by the experience dealing with the Black Butte Ranch team. They were professional, knowledgeable, helpful, and flexible from the beginning. The team, including Kendra and Shaina, are absolute rockstars. They are patient, flexible, and just all around great people. Also all of the service staff the day off (bartenders, servers, etc.) were amazing and very professional. The venues are all newly updated and state of the art level infrastructure with the most incredible views. Plus, the broader Black Butte Ranch infrastructure (pools, golf courses, biking / walking paths, kids playgrounds, etc.) are unbeatable. Black Butte is clearly the one of the best all in packages you could get in terms of a wedding venue and I would 10/10 recommend to anyone. And as mentioned, you can't beat the team it comes along with!

We had two events at BBR, one at the putting course and one at the lodge. Everything went great: Kendra, our contact, was very responsive and had great ideas and advices to male our events better and more fun (she suggested the putting event instead of a picnic!). Food is amazing too and BBR is generous with the portions

So thankful we chose Black Butte Ranch for our wedding venue!! Kendra & her team were amazing. From the details & emails, answering questions & being willing to accommodate some specific requests leading up to the wedding, to the helpful & happy staff day of the wedding. Really added so much peace & fun to our day! Highly recommend hosting any event here. Thank you, Black Butte Team!

There are no words to describe how perfect our experience was getting married at Black Butte Ranch. From the event coordinator, vendors, lodging, things to do... Black Butte Ranch had it all. We felt well taken care of every step of the way, which is not always the easiest living out of state! Kendra and Shaina from Black Butte Ranch were so helpful, organized, and communicative. We never had to worry with any detail, big or small. All of our families and friends have raved about how amazing the wedding venue and location was. We highly recommend to any bride and groom getting married to tie the knot at this 10/10 location!

Black Butte Ranch was a fantastic venue for our wedding and rehearsal dinner. We chose this location because Black Butte takes care of everything. It took all the stress out of wedding planning. Kendra and Shaina helped us through all the fine details. They took care of everything from linens to catering. The event space is beautiful and the service was amazing. This will be our anniversary spot every year.

We explored many venues around Sisters and the surrounding area, and Black Butte Ranch was the perfect choice for us. Kendra and her team were super easy to work with, and she answered all our questions promptly. Our wedding day really went off without a hitch. If you are looking for a venue that has it all—catering, chairs, tables, bartenders, lodging, a water feature, and a view of the mountains—this is it! Thank you BBR staff!

We knew Black Butte Ranch was going to be our venue from the moment we stepped onto the property. Shaina sold us from the jump and thereon after, we also felt extremely taken care of. They say wedding planning is a stressful process, but we never felt that was the case under Kendra's care. Kendra is attentive, thoughtful and always ensured we felt comfortable and aligned. Our vendors always expresses their love working with Black Butte Ranch and staff.

The entire team at BBR was outstanding from start to finish! We loved our site visit with Shaina and she made the sales and contracting process easy. Then, Kendra was extremely communicative throughout the entire planning process leading up to the wedding. She was a huge support in answering our questions and ensuring we had everything we needed for the day of the wedding. Then on the day of, the entire banquets team was extremely professional and attentive. They made sure us as the bride and groom were always cared for and all of our guests were having a good time.

We couldn't have asked for a better venue and team to support our special day!

I have nothing but incredible things to say about Black Butte Ranch. As a wedding photographer in Oregon, I've worked at countless venues over the years and I can confidently say that this venue is an absolute dream come true for couples seeking a truly enchanting and memorable wedding experience.

The natural beauty of the cascades over the lake and horses running in the fields, combined with the stunning architecture of the property creates a dreamy atmosphere, resulting in photographs that are nothing short of magical. (even if the clouds cover the mountains)

The staff at Black Butte Ranch is incredibly professional, kind, and accommodating, ensuring that every wedding runs smoothly and effortlessly. Its clear that they understand the importance of attention to detail and go above and beyond to create a seamless experience for both the couple and the vendors. From the initial planning stages to the day of the wedding, their expertise and support are invaluable.

If you are a couple considering Black Butte Ranch as your wedding venue, I can confidently say that you will not regret it.

Kendra and staff were as fantastic as the view. Leading up to our wedding day Kendra was helpful answering our many questions and making sure all our details were nailed down. She was also fantastic when we had some last minute cancellations. Our day was perfect and we got so many compliments on the venue and all of the staff!

My daughter's winter wedding at Black Butte Ranch was nothing short of magical. With 75 guests in attendance, the venue provided the perfect backdrop for celebration to remember.

The picturesque snow-covered landscapes and frosted trees created a stunning backdrop for the wedding photos. The ambiance was simply enchanting. There was even a group of otters who ran across the frozen lake.

Despite the cold weather outside, the venue exuded warmth and coziness and the lighting was one of my favorites. Our guests felt immediately welcomed and comfortable in the new event space because it has great flow and I was able to greet everyone as they arrived.

Black Butte Ranch offered a variety of spaces for different parts of our celebration. From a charming ceremony space to a spacious bridal suite, we had plenty of options to choose from for seating. Each area was meticulously maintained and there was even a secret door that opened up the amazing bar.

The staff at Black Butte Ranch went above and beyond to ensure that the wedding day ran smoothly. From the initial planning stages to the day-of coordination, they were attentive to every detail and accommodating to our needs. Their professionalism and friendliness is something we keep talking about.

The catering provided by Black Butte Ranch was delicious and on point for many different tastes. Our guests raved about the quality and variety of the food, which was expertly prepared and beautifully presented.

Planning and paying for a wedding can be stressful, but the team at Black Butte Ranch made the process seamless and there were no surprises. They were responsive to our questions and concerns, offering helpful suggestions through the entire process.

Overall, the winter wedding at Black Butte Ranch exceeded our expectations in every way. It was a day filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. I highly recommend this venue to any couple looking to create their dream wedding experience.

Kendra was not only professional and "spot on" with all aspects of the wedding but an overall wonderful and warm person to work with. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful evening and felt as though Kendra and the entire staff at BBR were all invested in our daughter and son in law's biggest day of their lives! We had so much fun and are dreaming up ways to be able to visit Kendra and everyone now that it's over. Highly recommend to anyone considering their event at BBR. You won't be disappointed!

Excellent service!! We had an unforseen problem with one of our main entrees, and BBR went above and beyond to compensate. Our guests were blown away!

Our experience with our wedding at Black Butte Ranch was outstanding. It's the most beautiful venue with so many options for where the ceremony and photos can take place. We were told by numerous people that the food was the best food they've ever had at a wedding (and it was a buffet!). Our cake turned out just like our inspiration photos and was delicious. Kendra was very communicative, flexible, and accommodating to what we wanted. The price is very fair for what's included and the location; it was so convenient to have almost everything included and made wedding planning simple and enjoyable. Our guests had an amazing weekend at the property. I can't recommend this place enough!

We loved the intimate ceremony package! Kendra was responsive, informative and flexible to help us have the most magical day. We had some uncooperative weather and were able to wait until the last minute to stay outside or not. We ended up doing the ceremony with a little rain but it made the pictures turn out more amazing! We wish we could get married here every year :) I also added the bridal room which was incredible for a small group of women to get ready, be accessible to vendors and have a view of the horses/ceremony site. After the ceremony we moved inside to the event space to sign our marriage license and the space is beautiful as well. You can’t go wrong!

We had so much fun planning our dream wedding with Black Butte Ranch! From our initial venue walkthrough with Shaina to the amazing staff who made everything perfect the day of our wedding. They were so accommodating and everyone who we engaged with were so pleasant, and helpful. Not to mention the ceremony location was absolutely magical with the view of the Three Sisters behind the ceremony site.
The venue price included a day-of event coordinator, complimentary menu tasting, and ceremony rehearsal. Also included was all dinnerware, flatware, glassware, tables and chairs (including ceremony chairs!)
We would like to make a huge shoutout to Kendra for always being so helpful, and so quick to respond with any questions, concerns, or requests we had during our planning process. She truly made the whole experience wonderful.
We would absolutely recommend The Black Butte Ranch to any couple looking for a beautiful mountain scape wedding venue.

We could not have asked for a better venue, coordinator, catering team to help us celebrate our wedding day. Kendra was always very responsive and helped ensure our day went so smoothly. If there were issued that came up on the day of, I didnt know about them! :) The venue is absolutely gorgeous, the food amazing (so many of our guests were complimenting the food all night), and even a little bit of wildfire smoke could not put a damper on the day. We would recommend this venue and team to anyone looking for a Central Oregon venue to host their wedding or event. Thank you so much!

The new lodge at Black Butte Ranch is absolutely amazing! They thought through ever detail at this event space to make it magical for weddings! The service, food and drinks were impeccable. Guests could not get enough of the craft cocktails-- including espresso martinis that every guest had in hand! Most of all-- working with the event team was easy and so enjoyable. The crew was kind and flexible-- they are there to truly take care of their clients every wish! Can't wait to come back soon.

I had a great experience here at Black Butte. They offer a lot for their wedding packages which helped a lot instead of having multiple vendors that would need coordination. They were able to coordinate all food, dessert, day of, rehearsal, tables, chairs, linens and a lot of others I am not thinking of. Kendra was my day of coordinator and she did a great job and i highly recommend her. She was very diligent, always got back to me when I had questions and was super helpful and organized the day of. Everything went just as planned and I am very thankful for her in regards to the smoothness.

Our wedding was everything we wanted & more! The event coordinator Kendra Sitz was wonderful to work with and we appreciated her very much.

Thank you Black Butte Ranch! We are hooked & coming back soon!

My wife and I had a blast with our entire wedding planning / experience with BBR. Staff was friendly, helpful, thoughtful, and put together a perfect weekend for us and +150 guests. Great food, flexible options, venue was beautiful, we got great reviews from family & friends. Would definitely recommend checking out the Lodge if you're not familiar with the location.

We decided on Black Butte Ranch due to various reasons including the new Hacker architecture lodge, husband's family trip as a child, and our love for Central Oregon & the Pacific Northwest. Our guest list included only immediate family members (30 including 5 small children) and we were looking for a location with a beautiful setting and plenty of activities for those traveling in from California. The intimate wedding package was perfect for our needs with a small upgrade to include the bridal suite.

We initially communicated with Shaina and confirmed the date and selected the right package. The new lodge was in it's final stages of construction but the renderings were dreamy. My husband flew up to meet with Shaina and tour other venues in the area, but nothing compared the the picturesque BBR location. After everything was confirmed, we were introduced to Kendra. Kendra was communicative and flexible with many of our requests, even offering to repurpose flowers on the day of the event, play music at the ceremony, place name tags in accordance with the seating chart, and place menus. During the event, she had champagne and beer ready for us as we entered into cocktail hour and an hor d'oeuvre plate set aside. She was cheery, warm, and made sure everything looked beautiful and flowed seamlessly. I felt more relaxed than I thought was possible on your wedding day. The overall service was fabulous from the entire staff, especially the bartender working our event.

Highlights from the ceremony/reception:
-Location in front of Apen trees was absolutely gorgeous and provided a bit of shade on a sunny summer day.
-Plated dinners, appetizers, and cake were all delicious and extremely fresh. The chef at the lodge is very talented. We ordered halibut, rib eye, butternut squash risotto, spring salad, seasonal vegetable, and provided a vegetarian option of curried cauliflower steak. The guests loved everything, especially the bread and butter served to start.
-The reception space inside the lodge was absolutely jaw-dropping with floor the ceiling windows capturing a spectacular view. The layout worked perfectly with a dance floor, built-in bar, spot for our DJ and large deck outside. They even had a fire pit with seating.
-The Bridal suite was modern, spacious and comfortable with a steamer, plenty of full length mirrors and plenty of natural light coming through. Only drawback is not having access to the suite until 12pm. However, we made it work.

I would suggest booking lodging right away if you're planning a wedding in the summer. It was very hard to find lodging 5-6 months out. We rented a couple large Airbnb houses for family traveling from out of town and a BBR condo near the lodge for us. It was a heatwave during our wedding week, except our wedding day (thankfully), so it was nice to have AC. Some places don't include AC so we avoided those. The Black Butte Ranch community in Sisters has so much to offer including, bike rentals, horseback riding, hiking, lake activities, pools, spas, etc.

I loved every vendor I worked with! Our photographers, The Image is Found (husband and wife duo) are talented artists and were not only warm and easy to work with but captured the most beautiful candid moments. Check out their website and Instagram! Their blk and white photos are amazing.

Our florist, Petals, Flowers by Katie (recommended by BBR) was phenomenal as well. She was communicative, so fun to work with, and exceeded expectations with her work. I received so many compliments about the flowers.

Cassidy Elise Artistry did a great job and making us all feel comfortable and look beautiful. My makeup in photos turned out great and my hair withstood most of windy day.

Curated Event Rentals provided the chairs for the reception and linens. They were easy to work with and the chairs were in good condition.

CVU Event DJ's based out of Eugene were extremely easy to work with and accommodating to my requests to be less conventional. I shared my Spotify lists with them; however, they do a good job at curating music if that's what you want. They have great energy and a cool vibe.

Only constructive feedback:
-Wish the bar upstairs was opened later. It was fun to head up there for one last drink.

Everyone was very helpful and Kendra and Shaina were great to work with and very responsive to any questions I had. Highly recommend this venue. We had such an amazing day and everything turned out perfect! Can't say thank you enough to Black Butte and all the staff!