Our daughter's wedding at Hitching Post Ranch was nothing short of a magical experience, and we are…read moreeager to share our heartfelt thoughts about this enchanting venue. From the captivating landscapes to the warm and personal touches, Hitching Post Ranch (and the rain storm that they navigated) left an indelible mark on our hearts. Helpfulness of the Staff: The staff at Hitching Post Ranch demonstrated an exceptional level of professionalism and genuine care. From the moment we arrived for the first tour to the final moments of the wedding day, the staff went above and beyond to ensure our experience was seamless and enjoyable. Their attentiveness and dedication truly made a positive impact on the entire wedding journey. Value for Money: When it comes to the value for money, Hitching Post Ranch exceeded our expectations. The facilities provided, the quality of services, and the comprehensive wedding package all reflected a commitment to delivering exceptional value. We loved that the bridal party were able to stay at the ranch on the eve of the wedding, creating more amazing memories. The investment made in choosing this venue felt not only justified but truly worthwhile. Coordination by Beth: Beth, the wedding coordinator at Hitching Post Ranch, deserves special recognition for her invaluable role in making our daughter's wedding a success. Her meticulous coordination, attention to detail, and unwavering dedication were evident throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Beth's ability to manage every aspect contributed to a well-organized and seamlessly executed event. We had an issue with a vendor that we hired. Beth was on it making sure that they fullfilled the service that was purchased. Her presence was a reassuring anchor, allowing us to fully enjoy the celebration. Owners' Personal Touch: The owners, Lisa and Mick, of Hitching Post Ranch went above and beyond in making us feel like an extension of their own family. Their personal touch was evident in every interaction, and it was heartening to witness their genuine care for ensuring our day was not just special but deeply personal. Their gestures, whether big or small, created a warm and familial atmosphere that elevated the entire experience. Welcoming Atmosphere for Guests: One of the standout qualities of Hitching Post Ranch was the welcoming atmosphere it extended to our guests. The venue's team went the extra mile to ensure everyone felt comfortable and appreciated. Details such as thoughtful amenities, friendly staff interactions, and a well-planned layout contributed to a guest experience that left a positive impression on everyone present. Conclusion: In conclusion, our experience at Hitching Post Ranch was nothing short of extraordinary. The beauty of the property, the helpfulness of the staff, the value for money, Beth's exceptional coordination, the owners' personal touch, and the welcoming atmosphere for guests collectively created a wedding day that exceeded our dreams. We express our deepest gratitude to everyone at Hitching Post Ranch for crafting a day filled with love, joy, and lasting memories. Hitching Post Ranch holds a special place in our hearts, and we wholeheartedly recommend it to those seeking a venue where dreams come to life.

If you want a super laid back do-it-yourself kind of wedding, this is your place;if you are someone…read morewho needs consistent set plans and guidance sprinkled with a little elegance, you may want to look elsewhere. I booked this venue with full on Sweet Home Alabama (the movie) vibes. I am a city girl but with coronavirus still somewhat at play, we booked this charming country outdoor venue to ensure some social distancing. We initially loved the venue but what we were not told is that during the time of our wedding, they would be undergoing remodeling to the venue bathrooms and the designated area where we had our rehearsal dinner and got ready the day of our wedding.That upset me because it was not included in our contract nor was it aesthetically pleasing at all, no flooring & finishings, and we were not warned that they were going to be doing this until we arrived for our wedding weekend. I had to purchase a carpet myself for women's bathroom as they only had plywood flooring and guests were having to walk through wet grass in heels to get to bathroom as they did not yet have an entrance for the women bathroom. The venue is owned by a sweet couple who basically run the entire operation with some family, along with their friend who is the wedding coordinator. Very nice people, but not big on organization/planning. Ie- the day of the wedding my coordinator said they would be there in the morning to set up.The day came, my florists show up, and coordinator is not there, nothing is ready, so my parents and friends scrambled to set up tables and help florists. We had the venue until 11pm, but venue owners instructed dj to announce last call at 10pm.Little things like that, where we were told one thing by the venue and then those things never came to fruition, continued to happen which impacted my final review of venue.They offered us wedding props but said we would have to pay to rent them-fyi there is a much nicer venue down the road (who is booked out 2 years) that lets you use all props for free and charges the same amount as HPR. The weekend package includes wedding coordinator and shuttle bus amongst other things. Only crucial benefit in opting for weekend package is to ensure there is not a wedding at the venue the night before yours. The wedding coordinator was kind but did not do much(She created a day of time line, was present for rehearsal and was there to guide the wedding party down the aisle the day of...I felt that I had to do a lot of wedding day coordinating myself between venders like dj,florists,wedding party,photographer. At one point I had to call someone to escort myself and my entire wedding party by golf cart to the reception as I could not walk in my dress and my wedding coordinator was nowhere to be found.We also had little details promised to us for the reception that were not given because they told us they simply forgot. We were also told the venue had wifi for guests by the owner the day we toured the venue, but again this was not true as I asked for the wifi info during our wedding weekend and was told they did not have it by the same person who said they did. The reception area is beautiful and a huge part of why we committed to this venue. Beyond that, much of the the venue is travel by foot and all locations are just far enough away that, in a dress/heels/tux you really want to be diligent about how much you have to walk- separate areas of the venue include an area to get ready, the ceremony, to the reception.There is uphill/down hill, gravel and grass torrain.This is also why it was upsetting when my wedding coordinator was nowhere to be found when my and my wedding party needed to be introduced at our reception-we ended up being about a half hour late which my dj was upset about and instead of speaking with the coordinator, it was me! Overall, I clearly loved my wedding, the owners are very very sweet, but it just did not feel like they conducted things in the formal manner I had hoped for.

Sommer is an absolute lifesaver - we truly think she was born to do this, and can't overstate how…read moremuch we loved working with her! Our wedding day was absolutely beautiful and we enjoyed every single second thanks to her. Everything we could think of, big and small, she made it happen - and kept us hydrated, relaxed, and well fed doing it! From weather issues to vendor conflicts to hangover prevention, she is the master of it all. Her partner, Mia, is wonderful as well - we had only had the pleasure of working with her for a couple hours, but she was extremely friendly, professional, and led us seamlessly. Kelly, her hospitality manager, kept all of our guests well organized, fed, watered, and entertained. Sommer and her team will treat you as family. This is our first time working with an event group, and we will never try anyone else!!

The team at Emerald Mae Events is exceptional, truly top of…read moreclass! Our wedding was flawless, thanks to their dedicated support and making sure we were taken care of. Sommer's event coordination skills, from the initial planning stages to the day of the wedding, were outstanding. She expertly orchestrated a beautiful wedding for us, making it an unforgettable experience! Booking with Sommer and her team at Emerald Mae Events was by far the best decision we could have made--wouldn't have wanted it any other way!

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I highly recommended Devoted Columbus! Michelle was incredible to work with and did a phenomenal…read morejob. I planned everything myself but wanted someone to help with setup and tear down on wedding day. I had a vision of how I wanted everything to go and I went over the details with her. It's one thing to see it in my mind but another to trust someone to bring that vision to life. I was blown away by how outstanding she was. We had a few issues and she made some quick decisions to work through them taking the stress off me for the day. I cannot thank them enough for how great they were and I appreciate so much how they helped make the best day ever possible. If I could go back, I would have hired them for more coordination help to take the stress off of me.

I stalled for months, even though I needed a professional photo to use on my social media. Once I…read morespoke to Sarah, and explained my anticipated discomfort - she eased my mind immediately with her empathy and her positive attitude. The photo shoot was actually very enjoyable - I loved Sarah's suggestions and her feedback, and I trusted her professional opinion. I gave her the three things that I wanted the photos to show, and she delivered! I have gotten so many compliments on my photos! She made the process extremely comfortable, and I think Sarah's photos truly captured me!

We sort of stumbled on Sarah at Desired Focus. A wedding photographer is a hugely important part of…read morethe planning stages; their job is to capture all the moments on one of the most emotional days of your life. We wanted someone who could not only capture the moment but also our personalities. We were fairly intimidated when we started shopping around. My husband has been studying photography for awhile and had some very specific ideas about his wants and don't wants. We both agreed that we wanted a photographer who would get as much right in-camera and have a subtle touch with the post-processing work. Since we were going for a pretty non-traditional wedding, we also needed someone who would "get" it... or, at least, be game for it. We lucked out with Sarah across the board. Pretty much from the moment we met her at a consult, we were sold. Not only does she have extremely solid photographic and post-processing skills, she is exceptionally nice and out-going. We had a blast at an engagement shoot in Granville. She had great ideas and was open to suggests of location/pose/etc... A couple weeks after the shoot, Sarah came by and we went through the shoot to pick out shots to enhance. Then a couple weeks later (due to technical issues), we got the results and they were fantastic! At this point, we knew we'd chosen the right person to photograph our wedding. About a month before the ceremony, we went over a shot list (our requested photographs) and asked that Sarah take as many candids as she wanted. We also gave her a warning; the event location (16-Bit bar & arcade) is quite dark and that could be an issue. On our event day, Sarah arrived promptly and went to work right away. She took mostly candid shots with a few posed shots mixed in. She blended in with the crowd so that you didn't know that she was there most of the time.. but she also mingled freely and looked like she was having as much fun as the rest of us! This past weekend we were able to get a look at the pictures. And they are amazing! They are so good that we aren't having any of them enhanced. Typically, I hate the way I photograph but she got some shots of me where I look fantastic. We are thrilled with the photographs that Sarah took. I would highly recommend her for wedding, event or portrait photography. She also teaches some photography classes every so often. Her Facebook page is more frequently updated than her website so check for her there.

Just at a wedding where this vendor was used. Dana was a joy to be around and her professionalism…read moreand demeanor were above and beyond. Will totally be holding on to their contact info for my next event.

The d.j. for our wedding was awesome! He played the music as agreed upon, was on cue for all the…read more1st moments and was super friendly and engaging with everyone. He dressed and acted professionally and all our guests were very impressed. Thank you for helping to make our evening so fun!