I just got married here on 7/27/24! I don’t even know where to start. Rare650 has done an amazing job with their event space. We first saw it mid winter and loved it then, but in the warm weather it became even more than we expected. The flowing waterfall garden, the terrace areas for our ceremony and cocktail hour, and of course the beautiful conservatory space for our reception (which looks like a magical greenhouse) all looked amazing. And that is before I get to the food.

Since it is also a restaurant, it was so much more than the typical catering you’d expect from a traditional venue. Guests are served food made with the same quality and care as the restaurant patrons. I had multiple guests tell me that they had wanted to try Rare for the longest time, and from the many compliments I received it definitely lived up to their expectations.

But what really elevated our experience was the catering manager Cindy. It says a lot on its own that we overheard our DJ (who does multiple events at different venues every weekend) tell her that she was one of the best maître d's that he has ever worked with. The week leading up to our wedding saw quite a few hiccups (unrelated to Rare), and Cindy made herself available to us the whole way as things kept needing to be changed. Her steady assuredness really helped to calm me and feel like everything was in the right hands, and come wedding day it was clear how true that was. She really did it all, and the coordinating was beyond impressive. There was never a moment where I felt that I needed anything the entire day, because she anticipated everything and took care of it before it was even on my radar (at one point the bustle on my dress was slipping and she was there fixing it the second I noticed it, without me ever having said a word. She had plates made with an assortment of food from cocktail hour when she saw we were too busy to try anything, and the same during dinner. She had the room and tables set up exactly how I had requested it down to the smallest detail. She helped pack up all our stuff, and held onto it for us until we could pick it up the next day. She never let us go without a drink in our hand when wanted. She communicated with our other vendors seamlessly. And I could honestly go on forever).

Thank you so much to all the staff who made our day amazing. We have visited for dinner before, and we will definitely be back both in the dining room for a meal, and for another big event.

We celebrated our wedding on June 29 with about 75 guests, and it was nothing short of magical. We exchanged our personal vows before the ceremony, which took place outside in front of a beautiful waterfall. The conservatory was absolutely beautiful and created the perfect backdrop for our special day.

Cindy and the entire 650 crew were phenomenal! Their attention to detail and commitment to making our day perfect was evident in everything they did. I wish I had more time to give each of them a hug for their incredible work! The food and drinks were simply amazing — to say they were delicious would be an understatement.

What truly set this venue apart was Cindy’s dedication to ensuring everything ran smoothly. She was on top of every detail, even those I wasn’t aware of, allowing me to fully enjoy my day without any worries. I am so grateful to Cindy and the entire team for making our wedding day unforgettable. If you’re looking for a venue that combines beautiful scenery, exceptional service, and outstanding food and drink, look no further!