Clauren Ridge Vineyard and Winery is a true hidden gem in Oklahoma's wine country. I didn't know…read moreabout this place until I was invited to my cousin's birthday there, and it turned out to be such a special day. The winery itself is charming, with beautiful vineyard views that give California and French vibes right in Edmond. The wine tasting experience was excellent. There are wines for every preference...rich reds, crisp whites, and some sweet selections too. Never had chocolate wine before, and I didn't know how much I needed it in my life lol. The wine flights, wine slushies, and mimosas are all worth trying, and the appetizers were fantastic alongside the wines. I also found the prices to be very reasonable. The atmosphere was delightful, and you can tell it is a family-run winery with a real passion for quality. The vineyard is well maintained, and the setting is both welcoming and picturesque. It is no surprise that Clauren Ridge is also a popular spot for weddings and other events. Our group spent time out on the veranda and patio, which made the celebration feel even more special. To top it off, my cousin was proposed to at the end of the party and got engaged. The whole experience was beautiful, and I am grateful to Clauren Ridge for providing such a memorable backdrop. If you are looking for a relaxing spot to enjoy wine with friends or to celebrate a special occasion, I definitely recommend Clauren Ridge Vineyard and Winery.

This is a beautiful venue for relaxing or large events like weddings. It was a lovely, warm day so…read morewe opted to sit outside to enjoy the view and sunshine. We purchased a wine flight and evaluated two each of their white and red offerings. We both detected that one white and one red offering had a slight 'off' aftertaste which seemed unnatural. (One in our party does not regularly drink wine, the other drinks primarily red varietals, 95% of which are from Northern California regions.) Overall we agreed the best of the group was the "Saddle Thief Reserve" blend. We would not be buyers of any Clauren wine at this time, however do look forward to returning and tasting the "slushies" on another warm afternoon.

TL;DR....Beautiful venue but would not recommend mainly due to lack of communication from the…read moreowner. My best friend rented this venue for her wedding ceremony in June and although the event space was beautiful, the owner (Rachel) and some of the staff did not meet expectations. I understand that the venue is a historical monument to the city (old post office from 1915), but certain rules made it impossible to efficiently utilize the space. One example is that no large, heavy, or bulky items can enter through the front doors. The front doors are original to the building, and I understand not wanting heavy or bulky items going through them, but we weren't even allowed to bring delicate floral runners through the front doors because Rachel thought they would mess her doors up (see photos for the florals runners). We were instructed to use the rear doors which was not in our favor having to transport items at a further distance in the sweltering summer heat. Rachel also got onto us a few times for leaving her historic doors "open" while going in and out of them for fear of losing AC (more to come on that) even though we were being adamant about closing them. I inspected the doors and realized they were misaligned at the strike plates and hinges (probably because they're 107 year old doors that weren't properly maintained/sustained by the owner) which was causing the doors to constantly be open unless locked from the inside. The inside of the venue was absolutely gorgeous, but again, the rules were such a dampener for arguably one of the most important days of my best friend's life. Brides & Grooms beware, both dressing rooms are upstairs next to each other without any sort of partition so there's very little privacy if you're worried about seeing each other before the ceremony. The owner also does not allow any alcohol upstairs in the dressing rooms unless specifically bought from her, which I felt was one way to nickel-and-dime her bride and groom on their wedding day. There is antique furniture in one of the bedrooms such as a bed, sofa, and dresser, that the owner will not allow you to touch, look at, or even breathe near unless you want to be fined. The AC, or lack thereof, made it extremely uncomfortable getting ready in the upstairs dressing rooms. Rachel told us numerous times to close the blinds upstairs, which we did, but it still didn't help make the rooms any cooler and made it difficult having photos taken without natural lighting. Rachel's staff (specifically bartenders) were late, underdressed, and didn't provide the services that were agreed upon in the contract. The wedding guests were supposed to be served champagne while they were being seated for the ceremony and then served cocktails immediately after the ceremony for cocktail hour. Neither of these agreements were met. Rachel also requires the customer renting out the venue to clean up all trash prior to exiting the space. You read that right - that means all trash from your guests, restrooms, anywhere on the premise, etc must be thrown out by you. This was not previously communicated so I, along with the other bridesmaids, groomsmen, bride, groom, and even their parents were dragging stinky, leaky, trash bags out to dumpsters that were a block away from the venue in our formal attire. My best friend (the Bride) did all of the coordination with Rachel in booking the venue, and from what I heard and saw, it was extremely difficult working with her. There was lack of communication from the very beginning and there were so many other things that weren't specified and that went wrong that she didn't acknowledge. Would not recommend using this space for events larger than 40 people as the staff and management don't seem to be equipped to handle anything larger.

Festivities is a very unique venue where brides can get a lot for quite the reasonable price. I was…read morein a wedding party that made use of all of the venue's features including the outdoor trellis for the ceremony, the get ready rooms upstairs, and the back kitchen. Festivities has been updated from an old post office and has that vintage vibe currently so popular among brides. While it is located in El Reno, the drive is not that far for brides from the city. We had the venue from 10am to midnight. My only complaint is that the get ready room for the bridal party is not very private. There is no bathroom attached to the bridal suite, so you have to go out into the main area to use the bathroom. The women's bathroom only has one functional stall. The other is a urinal. The venue didn't provide any hand towels or paper towels to dry hands in the bathroom. Only one toilet and sink wasn't a problem for us, but larger bridal parties should be aware. The groom's suite is also upstairs and not partitioned from the bridal area, so brides concerned with being seen before the ceremony may want to find another venue, like a nearby hotel for their grooms to get ready. The staff is very friendly, but they are very strict about their rules. For example, you can't use the antique furniture in the rooms or you risk being charged. They also made the party remove the beads that we had placed on the tables for decoration. They are very strict about their liquor license; you can't bring outside liquor upstairs to the get ready room. Even though there are a lot of rules, the staff is still very kind when they enforce them. Overall, this venue is very cool and has a lot of features all in one place. The reasonable cost compensates for the strict rules and the bathroom issue.

I'm just a vendor, but I wanted to share my experience here!…read more Merrick Hollow feels like a hidden gem tucked away in the forest. In the outdoor ceremony space, the sunlight streaming through the trees is absolutely dreamy to paint. Indoors, the wall of windows brings in so much natural light that it really makes the space feel bright and airy. The white walls help, too, which is wonderful for photography or painting. Even though the venue is simple, it's effortlessly beautiful, and looking out the windows at the forest really makes you feel like you're outdoors. For me, as someone who spends a lot of time noticing light and space, this place is a joy to work in. Merrick Hollow is a beautiful setting for a wedding or other event!

This venue was such a dream. I couldn't have asked for a better or more special day. Everything…read moreabout this venue is unique and amazing. The owners are wonderful and some of the kindest people Ive ever met. I don't have a single bad thing to say. 10/17/2021 was the best day ever. If you're lucky enough to work with the day of coordinator Sybree I 100% suggest it. She's an angel and helped so so much. Don't hesitate booking this place. I wish I could do my wedding day all over again!!!

Came here for the same event as the previous reviewer and friend Tim. I agree, it's a great place…read moreto host a party or event due to the large stage and dance area, bar, and area you can set up a 360° booth, plenty of room for tables. Beautiful large space to hold any large event. I'm sure they do wedding receptions here as well with it being such a large event space.

This is an awesome place to host an event and The Greater OKC Asian Chamber of Commerce did just…read morethat with their 2024 Silk & Spices Gala! As you can see from the photos, plenty of space for a stage, dancing area, dinner tables and music set up. Consider hosting your events here!

Candace and all the girls at BHR were amazing! They had everything set up and ready, we literally…read morejust added our flowers and a few personal touches! The night was everything I could've imagined and more!

If you are looking for a beautiful venue that is STRESS FREE with a great PRICE, this is the one…read morefor you! Broken Horn Ranch, Candice, and the dream team went above and beyond to make our special day perfect! From the small details to the large, we were taken care of every step of the way. I can not say enough good things about this venue! The Elopement package was perfect for us and included EVERYTHING (even photography and videography) to make our day go smoothly! Anything that you can dream of this venue will be able to accommodate for you. We couldn't have chosen a better venue for our wedding day. Thank you, Broken Horn Ranch for the best night of our lives!

We booked the tasting room for our rehearsal dinner for our wedding. My husband worked with them…read moreand they were completely responsive and helpful! My dad gets to the venue the day of and we realized that my husband had given them the wrong date for the dinner. The venue scrambled and worked so hard to make a dinner for thirty people with no notice and it was amazing! We are so grateful for all of their hard work and willingness to cover ourselves in the mishap.

I've been to special events here several times. They host some of the best wine dinners in Oklahoma…read moreCity, and more casual events as well. The space can be rented out for your own private party, with catering from any of the Western Concepts (Lobby Bar, Musashi's, Sushi Neko, Coach House, etc). They have a large private room as well as a beautiful outdoor patio. They also have a beautiful working kitchen, which is home to cooking classes by local chefs, and has also been used for local cooking shows. I think a few local chefs have also filmed pilot TV shows for cooking shows here, since it's set up for that as well. The folks who work for Western Concepts are among the best in the OKC food scene. They are always trying inventive menus and will work with you to create the event of your dreams, within your budget. They recently catered an event that I hosted at Savory Spice Shop, just around the corner, and I loved the creativity that went into making the menu. Bonus of having events here: your guests have access to a huge parking lot, nice restrooms and a beautiful new entry hall. With Lobby Bar nearby, they can enjoy a drink in the bar before of after.

Yay was a beautiful, well-equipped, modern and roomy place to host my daughters graduation party!…read more Malena and her team made everything easy and the place was beautiful. Highly recommend for your next event!

I recently held my moms birthday party at The Montellano Event Center and it was a fantastic…read moreexperience. The venue is gorgeous, spacious, and came with a lot of amenities. We were working with a very short timeline and the staff made the experience easy and stress free. They even jumped in to help the day of with setup when we were running behind. I am a stickler for great customer service and they did an outstanding job making sure the event was a success. Lori and Lindsey it was a pleasure working with the both of you. We wish you the best of luck.