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R-Ranch in the Mountains

R-Ranch in the Mountains

Dahlonega, GA
4.7 out of 5 rating, 34 Reviews
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    Anna B. Sent on 05/17/2024
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    Best wedding venue imaginable

    Stacy was beyond kind, helpful, encouraging, professional, and went above and beyond to help us have the best wedding possible! Everyone loved the venue so much, and the views of course, and Stacy helped me have such an stress-free wedding day that I will never forget. This venue was better than anything I could have asked or imagined, and I would highly recommend it if you love a good view and a large, elegant space!
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    Mark A. Sent on 04/05/2024
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    Stacy was the absolute best!

    Stacy was wonderful. She was attentive, kind, and really helped us with all our needs. Even with some complications with our family members Stacy was respectful and supportive through the whole process. The day of the wedding any potential issues were quickly and effectively extinguished so that my bride and I could enjoy our day. The venue itself is stunning and wouldn’t have gone anywhere else for our special day.
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    Sara M. Sent on 06/22/2024
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    Awesome Experience February wedding!

    Very professional and helpful team of coordinators. Beautiful property, and affordable! I loved that we were able to use any of the decorations they had, and that the price of the venue also comes with a wedding coordinator you can meet with a month before the wedding.

    Stacy was our coordinator and she was wonderful! She was so helpful when it came to logistics of the ceremony and finalizing what we wanted our decor to look like. She helped us figure all of that out, and she was so fast responding as well when we needed her or had questions about decor. They also give you a list of recommended vendors when you secure your spot with them which was sooo helpful for finding a caterer! Overall I would recommend this venue to anyone wanting a North Georgia wedding in a heartbeat. It’s hard to find a place where you feel like the staff really cares about your wedding and wants you to have a great day, and doesn’t just care about the money. Thank you, R-Ranch, and thank you Stacy!!

    R-Ranch in the Mountains's reply:

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was our pleasure to play a small part in your BIG DAY!!
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    Mallory G. Sent on 02/01/2024
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    Hidden Gem in Blue Ridge Mountains!

    Let me tell you all right now, if you're looking for a mountain wedding NOT at a vineyard (because I swear, they're the only options for some reason) R-Ranch is the place for you!! I cannot begin to explain how happy my husband and I are that we found this hidden gem of a venue.

    If you're looking for elegance in the midst of simplicity for your wedding, this is the venue for you and your soon-to-be spouse! Yes, it's called R-Ranch, but the Lodge and outside ceremony space is anything BUT that. On top of being ample space for our 105 guests and just simply GORGEOUS on its own, the thing that sold us wasn't just the price (we got married on a Saturday in January), it is their wedding coordinators!

    Both are wonderful, but let me tell you something, Stacy Chapman is literally the reason we didn't even think twice about handing over the deposit. Not only did she get married there herself 10 years ago, she's worked with R-Ranch for all those years since, and she knows her role, the space, and what you need/don't need.

    Stacy is the perfect blend of fun and no-nonsense that we both needed, but mostly myself, to fully enjoy our wedding day. She took care of us throughout the entire process, and as someone who is an Enneagram 1 with anxiety and control issues, I can fully say that the only anxiety I felt was the 30 minutes before our first look and that was because I couldn't wait to see him!

    Thank you to R-Ranch and Stacy for being absolutely amazing and for making a day that everyone said would be super stressful, wonderfully flawless and as peaceful as your wedding day can be!!!
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    Tatum G. Sent on 12/19/2023
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    Highly Recommend Stacy and the R-Ranch!

    Stacy was so helpful during my wedding. She anticipated our needs and made sure everything ran smoothly. She even started cleaning up at the end of the night so my family had minimal work to do! My wedding at the R-Ranch was a dream and I would highly recommend this venue and Stacy as the day-of coordinator!
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    Kelly B. Sent on 12/19/2023
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    Excellent Wedding Planner

    Stacy did everything to fulfill my daughter's vision for her wedding. We had a stress-free wedding day and everything went as planned. I didn't have to worry about anything as Stacy was easy to work with and very responsive throughout the planning process. I highly recommend her.
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    Reese B. Sent on 12/31/2023
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    Elegant and Simply Amazing

    This venue turned our dream wedding into a reality. From the stunning views of the mountains to the rustic touches, we found everything we needed and wanted in this venue. The added bonus was the ability to use their decor closet, so it was very budget friendly!
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    Carsen Sent on 12/19/2023
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    The best experience I could ever ask for!

    Everything was absolutely perfect! From the beginning to the end!
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    Hannah B. Sent on 02/10/2023
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    Stacy is a lifesaver!

    My husband and I cannot say enough good things about Stacy! We were both very laid back planners and so there were a lot of details we did not even think about as our day was approaching. At our 30 day meeting, Stacy walked us through everything we needed to know and helped guide us to make the best decisions for ourselves. On the wedding weekend, she helped everything run so smoothly that when I would go to mention something I had forgotten, she had already taken care of it. We seriously talked all night and even bring it up as we look back at pictures and videos that we would not have had as seamless of an experience if it were not for her. We are so happy with our decision to go with R Ranch and a majority of that has to do with her!
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    Courtney G. Sent on 03/29/2022
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    Absolutely perfect!

    The R Ranch was absolutely breathtaking! We went to visit when we were trying to pick a venue and we fell in love immediately. Every time we came to visit the ranch leading up to our wedding day, everyone was so welcoming and helpful. Our special day was amazing. The R Ranch views and lodge are so beautiful. All of the staff is so good at what they do and so extremely helpful. Thank you to the r ranch for letting us have our wedding at your beautiful venue!
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    Elena Sent on 10/01/2017
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    Long before the engagement, my husband & I knew we would get married at the R-Ranch—it’s our happy place. Here’s just a few reasons why our R-Ranch wedding was perfect:
    1. It’s already beautiful! From the hillside, to the lakes, to the horse pastures, to the national forest—You can’t beat the natural beauty of the R-Ranch. The lodge is gorgeous as well. It has floor to ceiling windows with a great view of the mountains. On top of that, there’s loads of white icicle lights draped from the ceiling. You could do zero decorating to R-Ranch lodge & it would still be a beautiful wedding venue. The setting made for incredible photos & I have received countless messages from people on Facebook asking, “Where did you get married?!”.
    2. Stress free coordination: I was nervous about not having a wedding coordinator, but it wasn’t necessary at all with Denise, the R-Ranch facilities/events coordinator. This isn’t her first rodeo & she was there the whole weekend to help with all of our setup & breakdown needs. We told her what we envisioned with the layout, connected her with our caterer, and she made it happen from there. Every thing was exactly where it needed to be. All we had to do was decorate, and she helped our family with that too. There's also a supply closet full of decorations that we were free to use (e.g., candle holders, burlap table runners, vases). I was able to drop off all our décor days before the wedding and we had until Sunday night to get everything out. Such a relief!
    3. Price: My husband's family are R-Ranch members, so we certainly appreciated the member discounted rate… especially because our wedding day was a “wedding weekend” (rehearsal dinner, wedding, & Sunday brunch). However, the non-member wedding packages are quite reasonably priced.
    4. Guests can stay onsite: If you're guests are into "glamping" (glamorous camping), it's a perfect venue for a weekend getaway! It's like summer camp--nightly campfires & no-one has to drive!

    R-Ranch in the Mountains's reply:

    Hi Elena, your photos are amazing. My name is Ginny and I am the new Lodge and Events Director at the R Ranch. I was hoping you would share your photos with me so that I can showcase your beautiful wedding with future brides. I can be reached at 706-864-6444 ext 301 or events@rranchga.com
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    Larry Sent on 10/01/2014
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    This is a great place to have a wedding reception. The views and the venue are great !
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    Teia W. Sent on 02/02/2019
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    Absolutely amazing

    I am a wedding photographer and I worked with this venue in October of 2018 and I was absolutely amazed at how beautiful it was. It was by far the prettiest venue that I shot at in 2018 and if I could go back and get married again I would ABSOLUTELY choose this venue!

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    HI Teia, I am the new events/lodge Director here at the RRanch. Your photos look amazing and I was wondering if you could share them me so that I may create a slide show for future brides? Thank so much Ginny (I can be reached at 706-864-6444 ext 301) or events@rranchga.com
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    Nancy Sent on 10/01/2013
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    Events by Dezine exceeded my expectations! I would highly recommend them. There was so much going on the day of the wedding, but I did not have to worry about a thing. The wedding planner was amazing - she made sure everything went smoothly and everyone was where they needed to be when they needed to be there. The catering director could not have been better. Everything was perfect and flowed smoothly. She took extra care to be sure that our family was well taken care of and lacking nothing in the way of food or drink! The bar tenders were wonderful and very friendly and gracious to everyone they served. They also came around to be sure we were taken care of throughout the reception. Being the mother of the bride I thought the evening would be a bit stressful, but I was able to totally enjoy myself and our guests without any stress on how things were going. Everything went off without a hitch thanks to Jennifer and her awesome staff! I can't thank them enough!!
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    Karla Sent on 04/04/2012
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    I knew I wanted to have a fall wedding in the Dahlonega mountains. My fiance and I toured many different locations including several beautiful wineries, but as soon as I walked into the R-Ranch, I knew I had found my dream location. It is such a picturesque location, and Wendy Wood was an absolute pleasure to work with. I had great flexibility there, which was important to me. I didn't have to use a specific caterer or DJ, and I was also able to purchase my own wine and beer. We got married on the hillside in a beautiful afternoon ceremony. The view was breathtaking. We held the reception inside at the Lodge and it was the perfect size for our crowd of about 150. The best thing about the Lodge is that it hardly needs any decoration as it's perfect all by itself. It also has one of the largest dance floors I saw in Dahlonega. I can't imagine my wedding anywhere else but the R-Ranch. And be sure to enlist Wendy for day-of coordination. She was INVALUABLE!!
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    Elyse Sent on 10/01/2013
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    I know, how can a vendor or even a venue be this perfect? With this team, it is possible! Trust me when I say, if you want to have a completely stress-free, unbelievably beautiful and absolutely breathtaking wedding, Events by Dezine at R-Ranch in the Mountains delivers just that. Jennier Mineo at Events by Dezine truly enjoys her work, and it shows in the dedication she provides to her brides. We were taken care of from the first meeting we had with Jennifer, all the way until after our wedding, when she asked us for feedback. I can honestly say that I had the most perfect wedding day, and that includes all of the planning that went into it! Jennifer walked me through each task with precision and support, and I am eternally grateful for such attention to detail. Events by Dezine handled most of the items for our wedding, including the catering, which is the most delicious food you could ever hope to try! They made our cake also, and it was quite the masterpiece. If you are looking for a rustic but elegant venue, look not further than R-Ranch in Dahlonega. The grounds perfectly captured the vision that I had for my wedding, and my wedding pictures were just spectacular. Jennifer also recommended our photographer, Nina Sutherland, who was beyond magnificent. Our musician, Tim O'Donovan, was also booked through Jennifer, and he delivered the most outstanding vocals for our ceremony and cocktail hour. I had an absolutely perfect, fairy-tale wedding, and I owe it all to Events by Dezine and R-Ranch in the Mountains. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this company and it's commitment to excellence! Book them today for your dream wedding, you will not be disappointed!
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    Debbie Sent on 10/01/2013
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    My sons wedding was done by Jennifer with Events by Dezine and we wouldn't have it any other way!!! The service we received was over the top.. Jennifer and her group are amazing and we will use them again!!!! Love it!!
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    Cindy Sent on 05/09/2011
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    My daughter knew she wanted to get married at the R-ranch the day she became engaged! She and I contacted Wendy Wood who coordinates the wedding and we met with her within a couple days at our convenience. I have to say I was extremely pleased with the service Wendy provided us. She was always prompt in returning my calls and very flexible, making arrangements to have the site available to us for hours well beyond normal business time. The wedding was spectacular! The ceremony was held at 6 PM on the hillside with the sun off to the side and out of everyone's eyes. The hills surrounded us and were filled with several shades of green. The reception hall in the lodge is surrounded by tall windows that looked out onto the mountains and we were given a view of an exquisite sunset! I want to commend Wendy and her staff on their exemplary job! Well done!!
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    Grace Sent on 02/04/2011
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    They say every little girl dreams of her wedding day and I was no exception.The part I did not dream about was how fantastic Wendy and her crew at the R-Ranch would be in helping our special day come off without a hitch!

    The price was awesome - which made my parents happy. The Lodge stunningly beautiful, and the places for photos were above & beyond any I had seen elsewhere! Almost makes me want to get married all over again :)

    I can not say enough about our all-around wonderful experience at the Ranch and I am looking forward to being a MOH at a wedding there in April 2011.
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    Jackie Sent on 02/03/2011
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    We are still talking about my daughter's wedding and how perfect it turned out at R Ranch. Wendy Wood was a wonderful coordinator we think our experience was so positive because of her. She was personable, professional, caring about our particular needs and just fun to work with. We love her and feel like she's part of our family now!
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    Lindsey Sent on 11/17/2009
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    R-Ranch is absolutely beautiful! The views are breathtaking. Highly recommend an outdoor wedding if the weather allows for it. The lodge that is used for receptions is a fun and relaxing environment.
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    Tammie Sent on 11/28/2012
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    We chose R Ranch in Dahlonega, Ga for our wedding venue and we couldn't be happier! Wendy at R Ranch took care of every detail that we could have needed and our wedding was perfect. The wedding site out on the hillside was so beautiful with the fall colors and the lodge was spectacular for the reception. We will never forget this beautiful day!
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    Christiana Sent on 12/28/2011
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    I found this venue randomly online. I saw the lodge and immediately fell in love with its elegance, rusticity, and natural beauty. Wendy Wood was great to work with! This venue is FANTASTIC for the price, from a 25 or 50 person event, all the way to 200+ event. The way the venue transforms if you want something modern, or if just left by itself, its BEAUTIFUL. The mountain views are PERFECT for pictures, and there are so many locations around the property that your photographer can work with. It's phenomenal. The ONLY thing i have to say about it was that if you bring in your own caterer, they have to be licensed and insured, and the ranch charges you an extra $5 PER PERSON overhead of your catering cost to basically penalize you for bringing in your own caterer. OR if you use their caterer, (which i've heard great things about) but you don't want to use their baker, you have to pay an extra $100 just to bring in your own cake.
    Other than that, everything was amazing, and Wendy went above and beyond to make my day the most amazing day it could be.
    I would also recommend getting one of the rental houses for the night before, and NOT letting 25 people come in it the day of. That was chaotic, but the cabin was beautiful, comfortable and rustic. :)
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    Destiny Sent on 08/29/2017
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    This place was fantastic! So beautiful, mountains everywhere. The staff was so helpful and the food by the caterer was delicious. If you are looking for a nice venue that is affordable and accommodating this is it! Thank you Denise for all your help we couldn't have done it without you!
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    Steph Sent on 05/12/2011
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    I actually was not the bride but assisted with a wedding recently at the R-Ranch. I had a great time working with the staff - we worked closely with Wendy who was so helpful and patient. She and her staff were very friendly and such a pleasure to work with. The R Ranch is gorgeous! The mountain views are amazing and the wedding was beautiful!
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