Emily and Zach were great to work with and they have done great work to the River Run Lodge during the time they have been managing it. They were easy to coordinate with and worked well with our wedding planner. They were accommodating with venue visits and meetings as we were from out of town. They also provided some great ideas for how to set up the space and make sure everything flowed nicely. The drink tasting was wonderful. Zach makes some great cocktails. The whiskey basil and habanero margarita were big hits for an 80-degree October afternoon. The bridal suite was a good size for 6-7 people and for hair and makeup to get ready in. There is a nice upstairs area for people who want to step away from the main wedding floor and party. And there were heat lamps on the outside deck which were nice to hang out by in the evening. The fact that River Run included tables, linens, outdoor/indoor seating, and utensils was great so we didn’t have to go through any other vendors. The bar service was wonderful; Zach was out there during cocktail hour and all night tending to guests getting all the compliments on his cocktails. Emily and Zach were also friendly and a joy to be around throughout the whole process and in such a beautiful location.

I had the good fortune to work with Zack and Emily on a wedding this last weekend. As the wedding coordinator, I was impressed with their ability and willingness to provide us with access and help on the day before and the day of. Emily cared about the needs of the bride, and she provided such great help up to the day of the wedding. Zach was onsite all day and handled every request with a smile and willingness to make the day a great one. I would recommend this site for any bride who wants to have a venue that is classy and accommodating!

My husband and I reached out on a tight timeline as we decided on a small ceremony, more an elopement than a traditional wedding. River Run Lodge was luckily available and we couldn’t believe what Emily and Zach made happen in a matter of weeks! No detail felt unconsidered and our day was so special. The venue is absolutely beautiful with stunning Deschutes River views, and they clearly have wonderful vendor partners including a florist and officiant that both far exceeded any expectations we had. Can’t recommend enough!