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Whitney F. Sent on 06/10/20225 out of 5 rating-
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Booking at AK Diamond J was the best decision we made for our wedding. Billy and Stephanie are the most amazing people as well are their children. The venue is breathtaking and that would have been enough for us. But Billy and Stephanie came down and started helping us bring our vision to life and helped set up all day long. They had incredible insight as to how things would/should flow. They were so attentive, responsive and just overall amazing people. We had the BEST day ever thanks to them. It’s hard to plan a destination wedding, but they made it so smooth and we’re available to answer any questions we had along the way no matter how small they were. Their hospitality is unmatched. They have a giant shed of decor that was perfect and you really don’t need much of your own. Which is perfect for a destination wedding. Everyone seems to donate to Billy and Stephanie which I think is awesome. Pay it forward. I would come back every year and celebrate our anniversary if we could. Thank you guys for the incredible experience! And thank you to your children for being so helpful and kind as well!Booking at AK Diamond J was the best decision we made for our wedding. Billy and Stephanie are the most amazing people as well are their children. The venue is breathtaking and that would have been enough for us. But Billy and Stephanie came down and started helping us bring our vision to life and helped set up all day long. They had incredible insight as to how things would/should flow. They were so attentive, responsive and just overall amazing people. We had the BEST day ever thanks to them. It’s hard to plan a destination wedding, but they made it so smooth and we’re available to answer any questions we had along the way no matter how small they were. Their hospitality is unmatched. They have a giant shed of decor that was perfect and you really don’t need much of your own. Which is perfect for a destination wedding. Everyone seems to donate to Billy and Stephanie which I think is awesome. Pay it forward. I would come back every year and celebrate our anniversary if we could. Thank you guys for the incredible experience! And thank you to your children for being so helpful and kind as well!-
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Torrie B. Sent on 12/03/20235 out of 5 rating
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Breathtaking Venue & Incredible Experience
I grew up on a ranch in Montana, my husband grew up on an island in Alaska so when we were searching for a venue for our wedding we wanted a spot that would be the perfect fusion of both. AK Diamond J was the EXACT place we were searching for! From the time I set eyes on AK Diamond J I KNEW it was where we would get married. Billy & Stephanie (the owners) were incredibly responsive and easy to work with through the entire process over the year and half of planning our wedding. We had to change our date once and they were very understanding, we added on an extra night of the guest house, we brought in our own craft cocktails, and any other small or big ask we had, they never acted as it was an imposition. They are definitely service-oriented people as are their children! We had such an amazing time planning the wedding with them and having them be a part of our day. The venue is also the most gorgeous spot in Alaska. The expansive area for all the photos, the beautiful glaciers in the background, the close proximity of all the buildings made it perfect for getting ready, photos, the ceremony, and for our caterer to provide cocktail hour food, dinner, and dessert! Will recommend this spot to anyone else who ever asks for a recommendation!I grew up on a ranch in Montana, my husband grew up on an island in Alaska so when we were searching for a venue for our wedding we wanted a spot that would be the perfect fusion of both. AK Diamond J was the EXACT place we were searching for! From the time I set eyes on AK Diamond J I KNEW it was where we would get married. Billy & Stephanie (the owners) were incredibly responsive and easy to work with through the entire process over the year and half of planning our wedding. We had to change our date once and they were very understanding, we added on an extra night of the guest house, we brought in our own craft cocktails, and any other small or big ask we had, they never acted as it was an imposition. They are definitely service-oriented people as are their children! We had such an amazing time planning the wedding with them and having them be a part of our day. The venue is also the most gorgeous spot in Alaska. The expansive area for all the photos, the beautiful glaciers in the background, the close proximity of all the buildings made it perfect for getting ready, photos, the ceremony, and for our caterer to provide cocktail hour food, dinner, and dessert! Will recommend this spot to anyone else who ever asks for a recommendation!-
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Rebekah G. Sent on 02/01/20205 out of 5 rating
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360 degrees of Alaskan Beauty
From the first time I drove on to the ranch I knew that this was the perfect place to get married. It was the first and only venue I looked at. After telling my husband about it (he was out of town working so he didn't get a chance to see it until the day of.) he said I trust your judgement, it sounds magical! I just knew that it was where I wanted to marry the man of my dreams. It checked every single thing on my list! Mountain Views, Glacier Views, Ocean Views, located on the side of a mountain surrounded by gorgeous Alaskan trees and the most lovely structures. Not to mention the lovely peony fields and meadows of fireweed! The house has plenty of room for everyone to get ready and the bridal suite was perfect! They truly thought of everything, cute decor for accents in pictures, full length mirrors and adorable dressing area, huge bathroom/makeup studio. And I can't forget about the huge upper deck to take in the sunset/sunrise. The barn is rustic yet modern with a huge deck that can be utilized for many things. The pavilion is absolutely stunning with the perfect backdrop for your reception. Aside from all of the beauty I was surrounded by, I knew it was the right place because of the the owners, Stephanie and Billy. They are the most down to earth, hard working, kind people we've had the pleasure of meeting and developing a friendship with. They were ready to help with anything we needed! From practicing the night before, to the day of it was like they were just part of the family eager to make sure we had the best day ever. I am truly grateful for all of their help! Ak Diamond J Ranch was our fairytale dream wedding location become reality!From the first time I drove on to the ranch I knew that this was the perfect place to get married. It was the first and only venue I looked at. After telling my husband about it (he was out of town working so he didn't get a chance to see it until the day of.) he said I trust your judgement, it sounds magical! I just knew that it was where I wanted to marry the man of my dreams. It checked every single thing on my list! Mountain Views, Glacier Views, Ocean Views, located on the side of a mountain surrounded by gorgeous Alaskan trees and the most lovely structures. Not to mention the lovely peony fields and meadows of fireweed! The house has plenty of room for everyone to get ready and the bridal suite was perfect! They truly thought of everything, cute decor for accents in pictures, full length mirrors and adorable dressing area, huge bathroom/makeup studio. And I can't forget about the huge upper deck to take in the sunset/sunrise. The barn is rustic yet modern with a huge deck that can be utilized for many things. The pavilion is absolutely stunning with the perfect backdrop for your reception. Aside from all of the beauty I was surrounded by, I knew it was the right place because of the the owners, Stephanie and Billy. They are the most down to earth, hard working, kind people we've had the pleasure of meeting and developing a friendship with. They were ready to help with anything we needed! From practicing the night before, to the day of it was like they were just part of the family eager to make sure we had the best day ever. I am truly grateful for all of their help! Ak Diamond J Ranch was our fairytale dream wedding location become reality!-
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Alora F. Sent on 01/02/20205 out of 5 rating
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Wedding of our Dreams
Working with Stephanie and Billy Jones Was great. All our planning, questions, and concerns while preparing for our big day were answered promptly and made planning a wedding from North Dakota a breeze. The venue is a work of art in itself! The hand crafted touches complemented the rustic feel and beauty of the location. The decorations provided proved to be more than plenty to create our dream wedding! We would recommend this property through and through!Working with Stephanie and Billy Jones Was great. All our planning, questions, and concerns while preparing for our big day were answered promptly and made planning a wedding from North Dakota a breeze. The venue is a work of art in itself! The hand crafted touches complemented the rustic feel and beauty of the location. The decorations provided proved to be more than plenty to create our dream wedding! We would recommend this property through and through! -
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Amber K. Sent on 05/10/20215 out of 5 rating
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Absolutely superior in every way!
We could not have had a better experience with this venue. Stephanie and Billy were amazing from day one with their responsiveness and answering every last question. They were so helpful and present for us and did so much to make the process of planning our wedding easier. The property is breath-taking and the inventory of wedding-related items they have on hand available for use saved us an incredible amount of time and money, which did not go unnoticed as the little details piled up. We had looked at at least 12-14 other venues from Palmer to Anchorage and all through the Kenai Peninsula, and this one was without a doubt the most stunning, the best value, and ultimately a wonderful choice for our Alaska destination wedding. I can't recommend this venue enough! Thanks for such a wonderful wedding day we will cherish for life!We could not have had a better experience with this venue. Stephanie and Billy were amazing from day one with their responsiveness and answering every last question. They were so helpful and present for us and did so much to make the process of planning our wedding easier. The property is breath-taking and the inventory of wedding-related items they have on hand available for use saved us an incredible amount of time and money, which did not go unnoticed as the little details piled up. We had looked at at least 12-14 other venues from Palmer to Anchorage and all through the Kenai Peninsula, and this one was without a doubt the most stunning, the best value, and ultimately a wonderful choice for our Alaska destination wedding. I can't recommend this venue enough! Thanks for such a wonderful wedding day we will cherish for life! -
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Kelsey F. Sent on 01/03/20205 out of 5 rating
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Incredible wedding experience!
Our wedding weekend was the most magical experience, and everything I could of hoped for. It would not have been possible without this beautiful venue and the amazing people behind it . We were able to spend three days in a gorgeous environment celebrating love, laughing, and having the best time. From the moment we stepped on the ranch I felt at peace!! There are so many unique options and ways to set the stage for your wedding, I had so much fun choosing how to utilize this incredible space. With a huge yard off the side of the deck our wedding night was accompanied by everyone enjoying our yard games, music, and petting horses in the pasture. What more could you ask for ?!?!! Our rehearsal dinner was a feast of tacos with our family and friends underneath the pole barn basking in the golden light from the sun with a fire and s’mores to follow . I don’t know how you could ever top being at a place like this and it was so hard to leave. Thank you AK Diamond J ranch for making my wedding dreams come true and for being such amazing gracious hosts!!!Our wedding weekend was the most magical experience, and everything I could of hoped for. It would not have been possible without this beautiful venue and the amazing people behind it . We were able to spend three days in a gorgeous environment celebrating love, laughing, and having the best time. From the moment we stepped on the ranch I felt at peace!! There are so many unique options and ways to set the stage for your wedding, I had so much fun choosing how to utilize this incredible space. With a huge yard off the side of the deck our wedding night was accompanied by everyone enjoying our yard games, music, and petting horses in the pasture. What more could you ask for ?!?!! Our rehearsal dinner was a feast of tacos with our family and friends underneath the pole barn basking in the golden light from the sun with a fire and s’mores to follow . I don’t know how you could ever top being at a place like this and it was so hard to leave. Thank you AK Diamond J ranch for making my wedding dreams come true and for being such amazing gracious hosts!!! -
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Felicia W. Sent on 12/27/20195 out of 5 rating
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Best weekend ever
The Jones have such a beautiful venue & my special day was one everyone still talks about at family functions. We had the best weekend! I have recommended this venue to anyone I know getting married in Alaska. Even people out of state.The Jones have such a beautiful venue & my special day was one everyone still talks about at family functions. We had the best weekend! I have recommended this venue to anyone I know getting married in Alaska. Even people out of state.-
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Olivia P. Sent on 01/02/20205 out of 5 rating
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Our Dream Wedding at AK Diamond J Ranch
Our wedding at AK Diamond J Ranch was like it was out of a dream- gorgeous timber framed barnes, beautiful Alaskan scenery, and not to mention the most kind and gracious hosts. The owners of AK Diamond J Ranch treated us like we were old family friends, right from the start. The reservation and final booking process was seamless, they were very helpful with payment reminders, eager to offer local vendor recommendations, friendly about any questions and communicative about the Ranch guidelines. The weekend of our wedding it was actually raining- which might seem like a negative, but it turned out to be even better than we imagined. The rain made for gorgeous foggy shots of the wedding party and our dinner table setup in the pole barn. When we arrived on Friday afternoon to set up for the weekend, they had a few extra hands on deck to help us out (something we weren't expecting but was a very nice perk!). They were very accommodating with my requests to hang extra strings of lights, and even brought out a ladder to help. Our wedding was beautiful, fun, and the location was a huge hit for all of our friends and out-of-town guests! My (new) husband and I are still getting comments from friends saying that it was the most fun and "magazine level gorgeous" wedding that they had ever been invited to! We love AK Diamond J Ranch, and we would recommend it in a heartbeat.
Photos by Kendall Rock PhotographyOur wedding at AK Diamond J Ranch was like it was out of a dream- gorgeous timber framed barnes, beautiful Alaskan scenery, and not to mention the most kind and gracious hosts. The owners of AK Diamond J Ranch treated us like we were old family friends, right from the start. The reservation and final booking process was seamless, they were very helpful with payment reminders, eager to offer local vendor recommendations, friendly about any questions and communicative about the Ranch guidelines. The weekend of our wedding it was actually raining- which might seem like a negative, but it turned out to be even better than we imagined. The rain made for gorgeous foggy shots of the wedding party and our dinner table setup in the pole barn. When we arrived on Friday afternoon to set up for the weekend, they had a few extra hands on deck to help us out (something we weren't expecting but was a very nice perk!). They were very accommodating with my requests to hang extra strings of lights, and even brought out a ladder to help. Our wedding was beautiful, fun, and the location was a huge hit for all of our friends and out-of-town guests! My (new) husband and I are still getting comments from friends saying that it was the most fun and "magazine level gorgeous" wedding that they had ever been invited to! We love AK Diamond J Ranch, and we would recommend it in a heartbeat.
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Joelene L. Sent on 12/17/20195 out of 5 rating
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Romantic setting for Alaskan-minded people
I highly recommend AK Diamond J Ranch for a celebration in any season. From the first visit & walkthrough to the moment we waved goodbye at the reception, the folks at AK Diamond J Ranch were 10 steps ahead of our every wedding dream. The attention to detail in the bridal suite made getting ready fun and festive, whether you were downstairs primping or upstairs enjoying the killer mountain views. The barn itself is gorgeous and rustic, but wired with party lights and discrete speakers to facilitate a serious reception dance party. Having Bill and Stephanie so close to the venue was an added bonus. They were so approachable and fun to be around, as well as full of creative ideas for personalizing our big day! I will be singing their praises for years to come. Great location, great people, great choice!I highly recommend AK Diamond J Ranch for a celebration in any season. From the first visit & walkthrough to the moment we waved goodbye at the reception, the folks at AK Diamond J Ranch were 10 steps ahead of our every wedding dream. The attention to detail in the bridal suite made getting ready fun and festive, whether you were downstairs primping or upstairs enjoying the killer mountain views. The barn itself is gorgeous and rustic, but wired with party lights and discrete speakers to facilitate a serious reception dance party. Having Bill and Stephanie so close to the venue was an added bonus. They were so approachable and fun to be around, as well as full of creative ideas for personalizing our big day! I will be singing their praises for years to come. Great location, great people, great choice! -
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Rosie M. Sent on 12/27/20195 out of 5 rating
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Loved AK Diamond J Ranch!
We loved AK Diamond J Ranch. From the very beginning they were super responsive to our needs and let us come out a couple times to check the place out before the wedding! The site was gorgeous and we even were able to get a lot of our flowers from their peony farm! Definitely felt like it was the perfect option for us in Homer because of the view, size, and Alaskan feel. We had 200 people and they were super accommodating. I would definitely recommend this place as a first choice in Homer!We loved AK Diamond J Ranch. From the very beginning they were super responsive to our needs and let us come out a couple times to check the place out before the wedding! The site was gorgeous and we even were able to get a lot of our flowers from their peony farm! Definitely felt like it was the perfect option for us in Homer because of the view, size, and Alaskan feel. We had 200 people and they were super accommodating. I would definitely recommend this place as a first choice in Homer!-
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Rebekah C. Sent on 12/27/20195 out of 5 rating
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Pleased beyond expectations with AK Diamond J Ranch. We had the wedding of our dreams all thanks to them. Beyond gorgeous in every aspect, especially all of the custom touches! ♥️Pleased beyond expectations with AK Diamond J Ranch. We had the wedding of our dreams all thanks to them. Beyond gorgeous in every aspect, especially all of the custom touches! ♥️ -
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