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Ancala Country Club

Ancala Country Club

Scottsdale, AZ
4.9 out of 5 rating, 141 Reviews
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    Julie T. Sent on 03/01/2024
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    Gorgeous venue, can't ask for a better place!

    When my husband and I were looking for wedding venue, we knew we wanted a place where the ceremony can be held outdoor with gorgeous backdrop with indoor reception. As soon as we were given a tour of the venue, we were immediately sold! Despite being in a country club, you do not need to be a member to have a wedding at this venue. When we booked this venue, Ancala was going thru management changes but that had never impacted planning at all. Jodee made sure my husband and I are well taken care of throughout the planning phase despite all the management changes and when Anna joined the team, she made the final stretch of the planning as seamless as possible.

    On the wedding day, Anna and the Ancala team make sure everyone in the bridal party is well taken care of and we couldn't ask for better team to support us. One of the most important aspect of our wedding was having good food and Ancala truly delivered! Not only it's probably the best food we've ever had at a wedding, every single guest raved how tasty it was. Our set up was also perfect and gorgeous and they have some of the most gorgeous backdrop for our ceremony!

    Can't recommend Ancala and their team enough for our perfect wedding day!
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    Laurie C. Sent on 12/16/2023
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    Great Venue for a great evening

    We held our annual high school football end of season event at The Ancala Golf Club this year and it was great. The club is beautifully decorated, the room was large enough to accommodate us all and also felt small enough to make it cozy and the staff was very friendly and professional. We looked at other venues across the valley but Ancala was the best one to accommodate for our needs and fit in to our budget. We had an Italian dinner buffet which was delicious. They even allowed an accommodation to bring in our own desserts so we could proudly display cookies by one of our season sponsors. Anna and Jodee were absolutely wonderful to work with and made sure our event flowed smoothly and everyone had a great time.
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    Jennifer F. Sent on 03/05/2022
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    Better than I could have asked for

    The most wonderful experience!! From pictures, to a private ceremony and dinner in the wine room, I could not have asked for a better evening at a more beautiful location. Stephanie Smith was my contact and absolutely went so far above and beyond to help me. She responded to me late at night on Sunday’s, on super short notice and really was so attentive to my every request, no matter how many times things changed. The wine room is beautiful and perfect for what we needed, dinner for 14 comfortably. The food was fantastic and of course our server was amazing, she was so patient with us despite the room being a little chaotic given how many of us there were. Thank you to EVERYONE at Ancala that helped to make our evening so special, we are unbelievably grateful your service and attention.
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    Christine N. Sent on 03/21/2022
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    Best of the best!

    Ancala country club does an outstanding job making sure the day is amazing. Amy the coordinator went out of her way to make sure everything was organized. She ensured all the vendors even the ones I hired were all in the loop. She also did an amazing job with food allergies and provided amazing food! Can’t recommend this place enough!

    Ancala Country Club's reply:

    It was such a pleasure working with you, Josh and your family. Thank you for trusting us such an important day!
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    Anamica Sent on 11/19/2021
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    A spectacular wedding!

    Ancala was a perfect choice for our wedding! Beautiful location with amazing views. The prices were great on top of that. Amy and Juan were a pleasure to work with as they were precise, helpful, reassuring, and overall very present in our planning processes as well as the wedding! Things went super smoothly and we had no doubts. Even during slight inconveniences and issues, such as a windy day, mind changes, etc., they knew what to do. Everything was easy to follow and handle with Ancala by our side. We're super grateful and would 100% recommend choosing Ancala as your wedding venue!

    Ancala Country Club's reply:

    Anamica & Zachary, Congratulations! It was a beautiful day! That sunset! It was a pleasure to work with you both.
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    Nancy L. Sent on 10/27/2021
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    Top notch amazing wedding venue! Hidden gem...

    Hi, we absolutely loved Ancala ! The director, Amy McKee was the best to work with. The venue is up against the McDowell Mountains and is picturesque. We were married on the golf course, had the cocktail hour on their patio outside the big spacious ballroom.. it provided for perfect photos!! We had a plated meal for about 78 guests. Filet mignon and chicken marsala with au gratin potatoes, and asparagus. It was extremely reasonable pricing as well!! They will cut and serve your cake as well...included. Amy worked with us on the seating charts, And decorations. Our wedding was perfect! I don't have any cons to share and would use this venue again.
    I don't have my professional photos back yet but will include a few from our camera. The venue provides for some amazing sunset photos lakeside and near the mountains as well. THe golf course had green immaculate grass as well.

    Ancala Country Club's reply:

    Nancy, I am so happy you and Jeff found Ancala and we were able to be a part of your love filled celebration. Can't wait to see those sunset photos!
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    Kayla G. Sent on 02/15/2021
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    Ancala Country Club is a must have wedding venue

    We chose this venue mostly because of the wedding coordinator Amy. She was very accommodating and always readily available to answer any questions you might have. Even during these crazy times she managed to help make our dream wedding come true. The venue is absolutely beautiful and all of our guests were taken aback by the view! The food is also delicious and our guests would not stop talking about it. We would recommend Ancala over and over again!

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    Kayla & Cameron, thank you for trusting us to be a part of your special celebration. You are right it was crazy times but it was a love filled special day! It was a pleasure to work with you and your family.
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    Mary B. Sent on 02/11/2021
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    Top Notch Facility and Staff

    Everything from Amy, the event coordinator, to the food, and the ambiance, was everything that was promised and more. They really take time to set expectations and have good recommendations to ensure everything is perfect for your big day. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Also received rave reviews from guests about the food. The grounds are spectacular and the wedding photos and drone footage are beautiful. Bride room was large with every amenity you could need while getting yourself and bridal party gorgeous for the event.

    Ancala Country Club's reply:

    Thank you Mary! It was a beautiful celebration and we loved working with you all! Emily & Travis have great families to guide them through life.
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    Jennifer Sent on 11/02/2020
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    Beautiful venue and Amy is the absolute best!

    Our wedding was postponed due to Covid and Amy couldn't have been helpful and wonderful! The space is gorgeous and our guests are still raving about the food. Getting married with the views, the food, the ease and with Amy coordinating the day, it was truly the best day ever! I wouldn't look any further than Ancala!

    Ancala Country Club's reply:

    We finally got there Jen. It was a journey but we made it through to a beautiful, love filled evening! Thanks for hanging in there with me as I know it was not easy at times.
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    Cynthia H. Sent on 10/07/2020
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    Outstanding

    This is such an incredibly beautiful venue for a wedding. The views are the best in the Valley, the location for the ceremony and reception outstanding, and pricepoint was beyond reasonable. Amy McKee - event coordinator for Ancala - was so easy to work with! She was extremely responsive and approachable, had fantastic ideas and recommendations, and never missed a beat. She was essentially the calm in the storm! Thank you Amy for all your hard work and heart of gold - it is so obvious that you love what you do!
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    Elizabeth B. Sent on 08/06/2020
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    Perfect for Any Wedding--Even a COVID one!

    My husband and I were so lucky to have found this venue. We only had a month to plan because our other reception venue cancelled on us last minute due to their COVID policies. Not only was Amy extremely enthusiastic and quick to help us get approved to have the reception there, but she was constantly available to answer our questions for those next 30 days. Amy and the staff were so amazing with helping us have as "normal" of a reception as possible while still implementing safety guidelines. The food was delicious, outside and inside gorgeous, and everything went so smoothly. Such a wonderful experience!

    Ancala Country Club's reply:

    Thank you Elizabeth! It was a pleasure to work with you, Matthew and your families. I know it was unusual times and very stressful to make that last minute change. We are happy you found Ancala to take a little of that stress away.
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    Lauren D. Sent on 03/27/2020
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    Best wedding ever!

    Amy was amazing and so was our overall experience while planning our wedding with her! The Big was perfect and There was no problem at all minus the wind lol which we cannot control! The food was delish and everyone raved about it! We are so grateful to have found Ancala because we couldn’t have asked for a better wedding venue!

    Ancala Country Club's reply:

    Thank you Lauren. We are so happy you were able to have the wedding of your dreams before the world changed! It was a pleasure to work with you and Matt! What a fun celebration!
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    Marco Sent on 03/10/2020
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    Simply the BEST!!!

    Our wedding experience was absolutely wonderful at Ancala Country Club! The venue, staff, food, and service was absolutely amazing!!!
    Amy, our coordinator, was readily available to answer any and all questions via phone or email. From our very first visit to our actual wedding day, Amy was nothing less than helpful and professional! Every question and concern we had was answered or dealt with, and her responses were always prompt! Amy was absolutely fabulous, and made the entire planning process so easy!
    We couldn't have been happier with our choice of Ancala Country Club for our wedding on 2/29/20. It was nothing short of AMAZING! I cannot say enough good things about Amy and staff at Ancala CC. She worked with my fiance’ and myself to create the perfect wedding! From start to finish, it was more than we could have ever asked for. The service was amazing, the food DELICIOUS, and the drinks flowing all night! Amy was awesome and helped our big day go off without any issues! Our guests raved about the food and the gorgeous venue! We had a picture-perfect day thanks to everyone at Ancala CC, especially Amy! Thank you!

    Ancala Country Club's reply:

    Marco and Nichole, I really think we should do it again in 4 years! You guys were so wonderful to work with!
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    Linda M. Sent on 10/27/2019
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    MOB/Wedding Planner gives Ancala an A+ and a grateful thank you!

    From the beginning, Amy and her recommended vendors, had only one goal....to bring our vision to life! When our vision was limited, they had perfect suggestions! They were always available for “just one quick phone call”! When it came to the big day, everything was executed flawlessly and with amazing quality! They NEVER failed us! Amy personally is incredible as she has years of wedding experience at different positions, so in many ways, she helped in the pre-planning. Finally, at least go see this venue! It is incredible with panoramic views, cozy patio, and ballrooms. Something for everyone! From the plated meal to the service, to the beautiful venue...Ancala was the perfect location!

    Ancala Country Club's reply:

    Linda, all the unique and beautiful surprises you planned for Kayla made the day! It was a pleasure to work with you both.
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    Mandy E. Sent on 12/19/2019
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    All praise for the Ancala team!

    Amy and team are AMAZING!! We received so many complements on the venue and the food!! The food was so amazing our friends are planning their anniversary party here!!
    Amy was a joy to work with throughout the planning process and we chose Ancala based on meeting her without seeing the venue!!

    Ancala Country Club's reply:

    Mandy what a wonderful celebration! You were a pure delight to work with and I hope we get to work together in the future. Can't wait to see the photos in all those new spot.
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    Lydia P. Sent on 11/15/2019
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    Amazing Wedding Experience

    We had our wedding here last Saturday and it went flawlessly. Amy Mckee, the event coordinator, was so accommodating throughout the entire process. The food was excellent, the venue was beautiful and the staff was professional. I have gotten countless compliments from guests on how wonderful the venue was. I would HIGHLY recommend choosing Ancala Country Club for your wedding .

    Ancala Country Club's reply:

    Lydia, I just saw your review, I am sorry for the tardy reply. You, Steve and your families were amazing! All the details were perfect. When your Mom wants to move here send her to work with me. I hope our paths cross in the future.
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    Anna Sent on 11/13/2019
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    Amazing Wedding Venue!!

    Our experience at the Ancala was amazing! A great value and beautiful location. Amy was great to work with and so helpful! All of our guests loved the outdoor ceremony, scenery, and food! We had a late night wing bar and it was amazing!! We would definitely recommend the Ancala!

    Ancala Country Club's reply:

    It was a beautiful day and you were delightful to work with. I can't wait to see your photos! Keep me posted when D'Arby get called up.
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    Mary Sent on 10/27/2019
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    Ancala iwasthe perfect setting for our daughter's wedding.

    Ancala was the absolute perfect venue for my daughter's wedding. The entire setting was gorgeous. The golf course, where the ceremony was held, the views from the balcony during the cocktail hour, the ballroom, where the dinner and dance were held, and the charming and romantically lit patio all worked together to provide for the perfect wedding. Additionally, the food and service was spectacular! So beyond what I imagined. It was as wonderful as any steakhouse one might visit. I must also throw a huge thank you out to Amy McKee, the on site wedding coordinator. She is amazing! The wedding came off so perfectly and that was largely due to Amy's expertise. I wish I had another daughter so I could throw another ANCALA wedding!!

    Ancala Country Club's reply:

    Mary, I have talked about all of your amazing details to anyone who will listen. It was truly a perfect day in every way! Thank you for trusting Ancala with such a special day.
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    Sheila P. Sent on 10/07/2020
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    Best event coordinator and beatiful spot

    I have attended a number of events at Ancala Country Club and last fall we had our wedding celebration there and the service and food and beautiful location are always awesome.
    However, Amy, the event coordinator is the best part of this venue. She is so helpful, provides great recommendations and just does all she can to ensure your event is fabulous.
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    Kayla Sent on 10/17/2019
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    Incredibly delightful!

    I highly recommend this venue for your wedding! It was absolutely perfect! We had 80 people but invited 100, and used their courtyard for both the ceremony and reception. The cocktail hour was done at the members bar. Amy, the coordinator, has been a delight to work with and her preferred vendors were all top notch (Deidre for flowers, and Eva for the cake), and the chef’s food was delicious!!!!

    Ancala Country Club's reply:

    Thank you Kayla, it really was a perfect day! All the beautiful details you planned and the surprises your Mom and Brother planned made it even more perfect.
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    Michelle O. Sent on 07/03/2019
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    Ancala is the place to be for events

    My wife and I were married here at the Ancala and when I say the members and Amy especially had our backs, we thank them every day for a wonderful process. Our pictures were phenomenal due to the wonderful scenery. Amy is a wonderful person/coordinator/Officiant she truly has a touch that you wont find in most people, a true joy to work with. Our food was delicious. All the staff and coordinators were great, even when I had forgotten a few things they made my vision more magical than ever. If we could give 20 stars we would you rock Ancala. Thank you again for a wonderful day.

    Ancala Country Club's reply:

    I miss your smiles! At each meeting there was so much love and happiness. It was a pleasure to be a part of your love filled day. LOL even with the forgotten things we were able to adjust and make it perfect :-).
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    Lisa Sent on 07/17/2019
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    Highly recommend

    I can not say enough nice things about Ancala and Amy to do it justice. My now husband and I, researched for months , spoke to tons of event coordinators and when we went in to view the venue and speak with Amy we just knew it was the place to make our wedding visions come true! The food was absolutely delicious, all our guests were complementing our menu the entire night. The views from the outside ceremony location were beautiful, the cocktail hour on the patio was a fun transition spot from the ceremony to the reception. He reception room was perfect size with great lighting for all our special moments. Amy was such a blessing in all the chaos of wedding planning. Every question I had she happily answered in a timely manner, and on the wedding day there were zero bumps, everything flowed so smoothly with all the vendors because of Amy’s help.

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    Lisa, you and Dan were so easy to work with! Loved all the red roses and gold accents. I hope I run into you and the family in the neighborhood. Thank you for trusting us with your special day!
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    Andrea Sent on 04/12/2019
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    Great Experience!

    Amy was so wonderful and easy to work with! I got to enjoy my wedding week instead of stressing out. The scenery is beautiful, the food is great and the staff was SO pleasant. I would do it all over again if I could!

    Ancala Country Club's reply:

    It was a pleasure to work with you and equally stress free for me. I hope to see your parents around the club next season.
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    Marcy Sent on 06/09/2019
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    It was a wonderful, see less experience.

    Amy was wonderful to work with and always responded promptly to any questions and requests. She was on top of everything and made the process and the wedding day go smoothly. The venue space was perfect for what we were looking for.

    Ancala Country Club's reply:

    We all loved all the special touches from the petrified cactus alter, the cactus table numbers and floral centerpieces you designed with Deizinz Fresh Studio! It was a perfect day/evening on the courtyard patio! Can't wait to see the video!
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    Jenny Sent on 05/30/2019
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    Perfect Choice for Arizona

    Everything about Ancala was wonderful. From the first meeting to the day of we felt special, important and that our day mattered to everyone on staff. We chose this location because of the view, price, and the professionalism and honesty of Amy, Director of Private Events. Our guests raved about the food, venue, views, EVERYTHING! We all had the best time and also had quite a few guests with dietary restrictions. Amy and the staff were very creative and accommodating to everyone. Also, there is an endless supply of beautiful photo op locations within Ancala!

    Ancala Country Club's reply:

    Speaking of creative....we loved your hoop designed photo wall and all the extra touches that you did to make your reception special and unique! It was a beautiful celebration and you and Phil were great to work with.
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