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Weddings at Black Leg Ranch are enchanted events that bring together family and friends in a casual, elegant setting. With multiple locations available for gathering with loved ones, and hosting a rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception in our exclusive Copper Jewell Barn, your wedding at Black Leg Ranch will be the event of a lifetime for you and your guests.

Our Ranch Rustic venue is a perfect wedding destination in Central North Dakota located only 20 minutes from the Bismarck Airport. Our signature package, the Two Day Weekend Destination Wedding, is a tremendous value that you simply cannot find anywhere else. We encourage our couples to celebrate with an extended weekend at the ranch, far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and surrounded by their closest family and loved ones from near and far.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

5,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Barn
Brewery
Farm/Ranch
Historic Building
Resort

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Cocktail Reception
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
October
November
December

Reviews of Black Leg Ranch

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Chris Sent on 05/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great Venue for an Unforgettable Wedding.

Had our wedding out here on April 15th 2023 after a near record setting winter of snow. Parking was a bit of a concern with the snow melt but the staff out at the ranch got everyone parked in the yard.

The cabins for both nights were great and we received a lot of compliments on the venue. Definitely recommend going for the 2 night signature package for the convenience of having everyone out there the night before and the night after. Jay and Kari were both very helpful throughout the process. I can't comment on the available camping spots because our spring wedding turned into essentially a winter one, but they do have spots available.

We held our ceremony in the Copper Jewel Barn and the set up was plenty big enough for the expected 175 guests we had. Things were readjusted from ceremony to reception pretty quickly and the dance floor had plenty of room to keep people out there all night.

I would recommend the Bison Light if buying kegs for the reception, it was perceived very well by all of the light beer drinkers we had out at the wedding. They also have a few other beers that I enjoyed, even being a set in stone light beer drinker myself. It was also nice that we were able to have the first keg of the two we bought tapped in the bridal cabin the evening before for the rehearsal dinner, and then have the remainder moved to the barn for the reception the next evening.

Overall were pleased with the venue and wedding and even with mother nature trying it's hardest to make things difficult, everything went well.
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Kylee Sent on 11/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend Black Leg for your special day!

My husband and I had a great experience working with black leg ranch for our wedding day! We wanted something different than the norm and our expectations were beyond exceeded for our day!!
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Destinee Sent on 05/25/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Venue was absolutely amazing

They were amazing to work with. They responded to both texts and emails quite fast. I was impressed with the flexibility to get our stuff done. The venue decorated itself so there isn’t much you need to make it spectacular. I received so many compliments from my guests about the whole experience and the venue itself. I wouldn’t have imaged doing my wedding anywhere else.
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M. Dauenhauer Sent on 04/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Family Oriented.

I couldn’t have asked for a better venue. Pictures don’t do this place justice. I would do it over and over again if we had the chance! It is a must have for any occasion!!!
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Kalyn Sent on 04/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautifully Unique

We had a blast having our wedding at Black Leg Ranch! Jay and the whole team was wonderful to work with and they helped make the weekend go smoothly. The ranch is so beautiful. No matter where people took photographs in the venue, the background was beautiful. We would recommend them to anyone!
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 11/25/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Affordable “Destination” Venue

Jay and Kary of Black Leg Ranch really brought our wedding day together. We chose this venue for several reasons, a few being location, venue theme and the ceremony options! While we hoped for an outdoor ceremony, an indoor contingency was a must and Black Leg has the covered. Working with Jay and Kary was a seamless experience and they really have it planned out in case you don’t, which helped us A LOT. Very considerate and helpful people, I couldn’t imagine our wedding day going any other way. Highly recommend this venue!
JaCee
Jacee Sent on 10/16/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Loved everything about Black Leg Ranch!

Our wedding was on 7/11/2020. Planning a wedding during the COVID-19 pandemic was definitely not fun or easy, however Jay and Kari at Black Leg Ranch made planning a wedding so much lighter. They continually encouraged us that everything was going to run smoothly and were so accommodating to all of our requests and needs as they changed due to Corona. Their venue is absolutely beautiful, and we loved that we could have everything at one place - from the ceremony, to the social hour, to the dance. This allowed us to spend more time with our family and friends on our special day, which was one of our main priorities. Not only did we love the venue, but all of our guests kept saying how beautiful everything was. We needed very minimal decorations because of how stunning their building already is. Jay, Kari, and their employees were professional, accommodating, and made everything run so smoothly. We absolutely LOVED having our wedding at Black Leg Ranch and would do it all over again!
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Mackenzy Sent on 10/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding of our dreams

Black Leg Ranch is absolutely beautiful! Jay and Kari were great to work with and helped with any questions we needed throughout wedding planning and the weekend of. Definitely worth every penny!
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Amanda Sent on 09/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating

A dream come true.

Jay and Kari at Black Leg Ranch made our wedding day a true fairytale. They were so responsive and accommodating for every request we had throughout planning and our big day! The venue is absolutely gorgeous and I had compliments all night long about how beautiful it was! We had the signature package where we got the entire place including lodging for 30 people from Friday at 3pm until Sunday at 11am and it was perfect! We were so comfortable there and didn’t feel rushed to leave. Our wedding experience was completely unforgettable. I highly recommend Black Leg Ranch to anyone for weddings or any other special event!
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Maisie Sent on 09/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience

Planning a wedding during the pandemic was very stressful at times, but my experience working with Black leg Ranch was amazing. They were very flexible with the changes and concerns COVID-19 brought about. I was able to contact them and received quick responses answering all my questions and request. Jay and Kari were very friendly and welcoming from the beginning and I would highly recommend their services for your special day/event.
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Awards

26
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Harmon Entertainment Harmon Entertainment Wedding DJs

They are amazing to work with and always have a good time with Jay and the staff at Black Leg Ranch

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Black Leg Ranch frequently asked questions

Black Leg Ranch includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Black Leg Ranch includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Black Leg Ranch for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Barn
  • Brewery
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Historic Building
  • Resort
Black Leg Ranch offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Black Leg Ranch offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Black Leg Ranch offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Black Leg Ranch offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Black Leg Ranch is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in average response time, 5 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in quality of service and 4.7 in value.
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