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  • 2023

Verde River Golf & Social Club

Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
Clean Up

Why couples loved this venue

  • Quality catering
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
Alexis
Ashley
Olivia
Missy
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Recommended by 88% of couples

About this venue

Verde River Golf & Social Club offers couples the ideal wedding venue in Rio Verde, Arizona, surrounded by stunning scenery. The property looks out upon the breathtaking vista of Tonto National Forest, featuring views of the Mazatzal Mountains and the Four Peaks landmark. Against this beautiful natural backdrop, couples can celebrate in style in one of the many event spaces. Rest assured that Verde River Golf & Social Club doesn't just offer abundant natural beauty. This venue gives couples an unmatched level of expertise and dedication.

Facilities and Capacity

The space hosts a range of events each year, and every event is unique and different from the next. The experts at Verde River will happily take care of all your needs. This venue has three spaces for celebrations:

  • The indoor Verde River Events Center
  • The indoor Chef's Table
  • The majestic Mazatzal Ceremony Lawn

The outdoor ceremony lawn allows up to 140 guests to sit theater-style, looking out over the incredible Mazatzal Mountains. If you prefer an indoor option, the Verde River Events Center is also a perfect space for a grand sit-down reception. The chef's table is an excellent option for couples looking to host an intimate reception with space for up to 12 people.

Services Offered

The Verde River Golf & Social Club provides an in-house wedding coordinator on hand to help couples with all aspects of design, including tabletops, event diagrams, menus, and bar packages. Catering and drinks are all provided by the social club's catering team. A cake-cutting service is also available as part of the catering package. Their in-house spa team is available for all your hair and makeup needs. Verde River Golf & Social Club will provide you with everything to make your dream wedding a reality.

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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?

1,700

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?

3,200

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

$1,000

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

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

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$10

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

House Beer
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4+

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Country/Golf Club
Resort
Restaurant

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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
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
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

February
March
April
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
June
July
August
September

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Reviews of Verde River Golf & Social Club

Weddingwire
4.4/5 16 reviews
Google
4.7/5 365 reviews
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Sierra Sent on 11/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A Great Desert Option!

We booked this venue for our wedding and it was BEYOND our expectations. The staff, especially Marianna, are incredibly knowledgeable, communicative, flexible, and kind. The food and dessert is to die for! The wait and bar staff are so sweet and attentive. We were able to book a space for a bridal suite, which is helpful for getting ready since there is not lodging on site. We felt cared for and heard during our whole planning process. During the big day, we never felt rushed or misinformed. Everything was as we planned it and we couldn’t have asked for anything better!🖤
Alexis
Alexis Sent on 05/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue!

Shannon did such an amazing job with all the last minute requests I sent her. The venue was beautiful, and the sunset pictures with the mountains in the background were next level. I’m so happy with our choice of venue. The food was awesome, and Shannon also came up with a custom cocktail which was a hit with guests. So happy with our experience and would definitely recommend to any couple looking for a beautiful venue.
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Carol Sent on 05/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome venue, awesome coordinator!

Thank you to Shannon and her team at Verde River Golf and Social Club for the spectacularly magnificent wedding venue for my son and daughter-in-law's recent spring wedding! One could not ask for a more majestic desert backdrop as they exchanged vows on the stunning Mazatzal Lawn. Then guests enjoyed appetizers and drinks (even signature cocktails named after the bride and groom's dogs) before transitioning inside to a dazzling sit down dinner reception. Everyone raved about the food - especially the beef tenderloin! The servers were attentive and efficient. Shannon helped the bride and groom make critical decisions along the way to develop a custom package for the event. She was very prompt and thorough with her emails and phone calls. You could not ask for a better point person - she gave 110%! Without a doubt, I highly recommend Shannon and Verde River GSC to anyone looking for an awesome venue with great customer service. Thanks, Shannon!!
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Emily Sent on 03/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Taylor Wedding

Couldn’t have asked for a more magical place to get married! I loved this place from the start when I was touring venues for our wedding and for the price I couldn’t say no. I signed that day.

I will say it was a rough start planning, but after Shannon stepped in and took over, it was great. On the day of our wedding, if something wasn’t right, she didn’t hesitate, she just did it to make it right.

I can’t thank Shannon enough for being so responsive, organized and on top of her game! Zach and I are very appreciative for all the hard work you put in to make our day so perfect! Highly recommend this place!!

Oh one last thing… the view is to die for 😍
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 03/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Come True!

Sounds cliche but it truly was a dream come true. This venue offered the exact vision we had for our wedding - modern, elegant & classy. The architecture of the clubhouse offers a more modern feel with stunning views of the Arizona mountains. The venue space also offered that view along with a beautiful large grass lawn that stands away from the public spaces of the clubhouse for privacy. The ballroom enabled us to have exactly what we wanted for our reception, an indoor/outdoor concept! We had our guests eat dinner inside with the accordion doors open to the dance floor and bar underneath the lights outside. On a gorgeous February night, this set up worked perfectly!

The next important factor to us was the food. Verde River Golf and Social Club offered the best food of all the venues we looked at! Weeks after our wedding, our guests are STILL talking about how delicious it was.

Lastly, one of the most important deciding factors is the staff. Shannon is the Catering and Event Coordinator at Verde River, she started just two weeks before our wedding! Usually this would give most brides a panic attack but there was something about her personality and professionalism that made me feel like we were in great hands! And let me tell you - we definitely were! Shannon worked tirelessly to prepare for our big day on such short notice & she not only executed our day perfectly, but she went above and beyond to make it truly special for both me and my Husband! She made sure we were taken care of all night long & stress free! The food and beverage staff running dinner and the open bar also did an incredible job staying on our timeline but not rushing guests through their meal.

All in all; I would highly recommend Verde River Golf and Social Club!!
Olivia
Olivia Sent on 02/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A dream come true!

Shannon and the staff at Verde River are nothing but amazing! This venue goes above and beyond to ensure a smooth day and will do everything to bring the couples vision to life. Our party flew in from California and had a boho glam themed wedding that turned out incredible. The space is incredible, food is beyond delicious and you feel right at home with the staff. Verde River is TOP KNOTCH!
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Hilary Sent on 11/23/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best decision ever.

Choosing Verde River Golf & Social Club as our wedding venue was the absolute BEST decision. Stacey was so wonderful to work with. She made everything stress free and fun, and went above and beyond to make our day unforgettable and an all around AMAZING experience. The views for our ceremony were incredible, the food was delicious, and the service was just outstanding. We feel like we found a hidden gem and love absolutely everything about the venue.
Missy
Missy Sent on 10/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

My dream wedding became a reality thanks for Verde River Golf & Social Club!!!

If I could give this venue a million stars, I would. My wife and I just got married this past Saturday and it was literally a DREAM COME TRUE. Aside from the AMAZING view and DELICIOUS food, the staff is beyond friendly, helpful, and accommodating. We had this venue booked 2 years in advanced and have been through a few of the coordinators, but STACEY was an absolute GEM to work with. She has turned this experience around and I honestly wish I can get married here again and again and again! We will be back here for every anniversary, that’s for sure :) If you are looking for an amazing venue, amazing staff and coordinator, and to have the wedding of your dreams - look no further and book here!!!!
J
John Sent on 03/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding venue/coordinator/staff

The property’s setting is posted right in the foreground of four peaks and the mountains south of Bartlett lake so it’s a tough runner when it comes to comparable views at a venue.

The Food was outstanding; they even accommodated everyone’s food allergies and vegan options with excellence. We subbed in the butter cake for our wedding cake and everyone was looking for seconds.

Our coordinator Sarah, with everything in her, made sure our wedding planning and execution went according to plan. She was extremely responsive and helpful even after the wedding had commenced. Samantha was also a great help along with the rest of the staff that made each and every visit to the venue enjoyable. Again, the food is so good we always stayed for dinner; who doesn’t love great food, live music, and views?

10/10 would recommend having your wedding here.
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Nicole Sent on 03/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best Hidden Gem - 10/10

How do you start when you’re reviewing the most perfect day of your life?

We will start by thanking the people who made our day possible. Samantha was welcoming and went above and beyond for us. The view and Samantha’s hospitality are the main reasons we decided to celebrate our wedding at Verde River Golf and Social Club. Sarah was our coordinator and a true professional. From start to finish she was on top of everything. She brought our vision to life, from meeting at La Tavola Linen, tunnel lighting, venue decor / set up, and the best support through what can be a stressful process. She personally handed my husband and me drinks at our wedding, what more can you ask for? It was the most unforgettable night of our lives because of this team. Sarah, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you. 10/10

Venue, this venue is a hidden gem. We are obsessed and trust me, it will take your breath away. 10/10

The food, the best wedding food you will ever have. We moved dinner thirty minutes ahead on our wedding day and they accommodated with perfect execution. Two words, butter cake. We had Guests searching for anyone who had not eaten theirs (We served individual butter cakes instead of cake). They also accommodated all dietary restrictions, dairy and multiple vegan meals. 10/10

The service, we never had an empty glass, dirty plate, and our bartender kept a smile on her face with an open bar and rowdy crowd. Our service team was a 10/10

Thank you to everyone at Verde River Golf and Social Club. You made our day absolutely amazing.
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Verde River Golf & Social Club frequently asked questions

Verde River Golf & Social Club includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Verde River Golf & Social Club includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Verde River Golf & Social Club includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
The space offered by Verde River Golf & Social Club for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Country/Golf Club
  • Resort
  • Restaurant
Verde River Golf & Social Club offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Verde River Golf & Social Club offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Verde River Golf & Social Club offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Verde River Golf & Social Club offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Verde River Golf & Social Club is recommended by 88% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.4 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.5 in value, 4.4 in quality of service, 4.4 in flexibility, 4.3 in average response time and 4.3 in professionalism.
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