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Gainey Ranch Golf Club

From 2 to 200 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Clean Up

Why couples loved this venue

  • Quality catering
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
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Recommended by 96% of couples

About this venue

Gainey Ranch Golf Club is a wedding ceremony and reception venue located in Scottsdale, Arizona. This venue, known as Scottsdale’s best-kept secret, offers couples utmost elegance, luxury, and unparalleled views.

Facilities and Capacity

Gainey Ranch Golf Club, in addition to being a premier venue that offers plenty of style and elegance, has historic value, with a renovated clubhouse that sits atop what was formerly an Arabian horse ranch owned by the Gainey family. The circular entryway to this exquisite clubhouse is the perfect grand entrance to start any wedding celebration.

Outdoor and indoor ceremony and reception sites are available for weddings done in style. The outdoor wedding ceremonies can be held atop sweeping green grass and afford views of the surrounding trees. Other outdoor facilities for a variety of gatherings include the waterfall patio and ballroom patio.

Indoor receptions can be held in an impressive ballroom that affords unmatched views of the surrounding manicured course, reflective lakes, and stately McDowell mountains through its panoramic, floor-to-ceiling windows. The ballroom features natural wood structures, elegant drapery, and a gold candelabra chandelier. A private dining room and lounge serve as stylish settings for a rehearsal dinner or general mingling.

This venue provides an abundance of excellent photo opportunities. Couples can stand in the foreground of the clubhouse or the mountains and hills. The lakes and sweeping lawns make for photographs that are sure to look like exquisite paintings.

Gainey Ranch Golf Club’s amenities include high-quality dining facilities with a peaceful ambience. A private get-ready suite is available for luxurious pre-ceremony preparations.

Services Offered

Gainey Ranch Golf Club hosts rehearsal dinners, wedding ceremonies, receptions, and more. This venue comes with a professional staff that is committed to providing top-quality service for top-quality celebrations. Couples can work with a private events director to ensure their wedding day is planned and executed seamlessly.

An all-inclusive wedding package at this venue includes wedding staples such as tables, chairs, linens, glassware, flatware, and barware. Full catering and bar services are also available. Full bar services include house beers, wines, liquors, and specialty libations. Couples can also choose to rent other event-heightening items such as a chocolate fountain, drapery, and other décor. Other more general services include:

  • Cleanup
  • Parking
  • Setup
  • Wheelchair access

Membership isn't required to host your wedding with us—everyone, including both members and nonmembers, is welcome to book with us!

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 41 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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FAQ

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?

$15,000

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

$15,000

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

Yes

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

$2,500

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

$2,500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$60

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Country/Golf Club
Garden
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?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

June
July
August
September
October

Still have questions?

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Reviews of Gainey Ranch Golf Club

Weddingwire
4.8/5 79 reviews
Google
4.7/5 317 reviews
Caroline
Caroline Sent on 10/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

100000/10!!!

Gainey Ranch Golf Club blew us away and exceeded our expectations. From the initial consultation to our wedding day, this venue went above and beyond. The indoor and outdoor spaces are just beautiful. The food and drinks were absolutely remarkable; our guests couldn't stop raving about the appetizers and the dinner. Their team is responsive, efficient, and were overall a pleasure to work with. They are truly amazing at what they do, and I am so glad we had our wedding here.
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Nicole Sent on 08/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

HIGHLY recommend

Lauren and Savannah are truly some of the most professional, responsive, and amazing coordinators. The venue itself is beautiful and an amazing value. Can't wait for my wedding there in October!
Jennie
Jennie Sent on 03/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Venue

Great venue, great location with great pricing. They have several colors of linen to choose from, rose petals for the aisle, white chairs for ceremony and silver/grey chairs for reception. You can always upgrade from this too. This venue has beautiful views of the golf course, desert and the mountains-you get to choose what view you want for the ceremony - Gainey Ranch area is my favorite part of town. We had the ceremony outside with reception inside. Lauren was great to work with. Quick at responding to questions, flexible, professional, friendly, and laidback. The food (we had buffet) was delicious!! Employees were welcoming and attentive. All of our friends and family raved about the food and venue. We knew this was our location once we looked at it and met with Lauren. Thank you for making our day so wonderful!
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Victoria Sent on 01/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience and reception!

We absolutely loved having our wedding at Gainey Ranch Golf Club. Lauren and her team were second to none and made my husband and I feel so comfortable throughout the entire process. Our guests could not stop raving about the food, service, venue, etc. I actually miss talking to Lauren regularly and will always recommend Gainey Ranch for any and all events!
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Alisha Sent on 11/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Gainey Ranch Golf Club

This was a GREAT venue and we and all our guests loved it. The wedding and reception were perfect. Lauren Ogle was the best person to work with. She took such great care of us and was so easy to work with. She made a huge difference in our selection of using this venue. Highly recommend it.
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Kara Sent on 11/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Love love love!

Lauren and her team are hands down the most wonderful group of people I have ever met throughout my entire wedding planning process. First Impressions: My (now) husband and I first met Lauren after a terrible experience at a hotel venue. We were SET but the staff at that venue were horribly rude and inflexible with any simple request. We were heart broken and back to square one. I decided to scan the Knot for non-hotel options... you know, just to see. Gainey Ranch Golf Club was the third venue we visited and we instantly knew it was for us. We walked up through a gorgeous fountain and pond; and Will & I were greeted with a smile. Lauren was cheerful, upbeat, welcoming and did not seem to mind the probably way too long Q&A. We were in love! Fast forward a few months & over a year before the wedding: Lauren was more than eager to meet and discuss our linens - even though it was probably way too early to look at anything by typical industry standard timeline... Lauren then sent me the information for her linen girl at BBJ Linens and helped me finalize all the beautiful linen details by surprising me with napkins that matched the bridesmaids' dresses perfectly. Next, she invited us to a preferred vendor event where we met with and chose our amazing wedding planner, Stylish Events by Lisa Foster. (Spoiler alert: Lauren & Lisa are rockstars together and created my Pinterest vision perfectly!) Shortly after, we brought our family in for a showing. Lauren & her staff were just as friendly to our parents. She welcomed everyone with the same enthusiasm as she initially greeted Will & I with and was always her bubbly-self. The middle months were less consumed with in person meetings and involved probably hundreds of emails. We would email Lauren about everything -- switching our wine choices, changing our chicken option, changing our room set up, inquiring about Serbian traditions, where to take our photographs, our photographer issues, who to use for transportation to/from the venue and preferred hotel... dozens of things! Lauren always was quick to respond, efficient in her answers and friendly as can be! Even though you rationally know that she has hundreds of emails pouring in per day by dozens of brides and other event staff, she always made you feel like she spent hours on your response, was perfectly thorough and eager to help. Working with Lauren was a complete 180 from our original hotel venue -- and for the better!! She was beyond accommodating! Food & Drinks: I will be honest, I've never had better salmon. The food was phenomenal! Our guests RAVED over the dishes and the drinks. Everything was delicious and everyone was pleased with our event & signature drinks. We were also very happy with the wine selection in the top bar package. Extras: When you book at Gainey Ranch Golf Club, you are provided a cake with their NEW preferred vendor, Pixy Cakes. Tina at Pixy Cakes was amazing to work with. She went above and beyond for our tasting and allowed us to sample more than usual. Her cake was delicious and everyone raved about it afterwards! She was also a detail master and our modern-themed all white cake looked perfect! All in all, Lauren and her team made our day perfection. I could not have found a more easy-going woman to work with. She was a detail queen and tolerated my overly type-A excel spreadsheets. If there is ever a need for an event, I will highly consider GRGC again in the future! Thank you!
Beckie
Beckie Sent on 10/25/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Gainey is the perfect venue!

We are so happy we chose Gainey Ranch Golf Club for our wedding venue! Lauren is a dream to work with and was so so helpful every step of the way.

The grounds and views are gorgeous, the ballroom is beautiful, the food was delicious and everything was so organized!

We couldn’t be happier with our experience!
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Karen Sent on 04/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Delicious food! Nice presentation. Beautiful setting.
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Sara Sent on 04/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Gainey is amazing! The team (Lauren) is incredible! Very patient, great with communication, helps with questions, design suggestions, and ensures everything is perfect and smooth. Great value for the price, the food is amazing- all our guests were so impressed. The views are great, ballroom is gorgeous and there is many options for add on’s and upgrades available.
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Lauren Sent on 12/04/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Gainey Ranch Golf Club was the perfect place to have our wedding. The grounds are absolutely beautiful and provides a wonderful backdrop for pictures. But what makes Gainey truly special is the staff and the service they provide. Lauren, the director of private events, was a pleasure to work with. She was always so responsive and patient in answering my many questions. We've received so many compliments on the food from our wedding - everything was delicious and the staff working the wedding were very professional. Thank you to Lauren and everyone at Gainey for making our day unforgettable.
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Gainey Ranch Golf Club is such a beautiful place for your wedding! Emily and Nora and staff will treat you like royalty and look after your every need. They have a traditional golf course ceremony location as well as a breathtaking waterfall option. The food here is always great and the central Scottsdale location is perfect for your out of town guests!

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Gainey Ranch Golf Club frequently asked questions

Gainey Ranch Golf Club includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Gainey Ranch Golf Club includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Gainey Ranch Golf Club includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Gainey Ranch Golf Club for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Country/Golf Club
  • Garden
  • Resort
Gainey Ranch Golf Club offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Gainey Ranch Golf Club offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Gainey Ranch Golf Club offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Gainey Ranch Golf Club offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
Gainey Ranch Golf Club is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in flexibility, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
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