Rancho Nicasio Reviews
Reviews
4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
41 Reviews
98% recommend it
Awards
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Claire M. Sent on 10/31/2023Best night ever!
I grew up in Marin County and now live in Brooklyn, NY. When I got engaged, it was important to me that we had a West Marin wedding as this special part of the state is something we really wanted all of our friends from all over the world to see. The first planner I spoke to told me what I wanted was impossible to pull off. But I’m determined….
My first idea was to have a Welcome Party at Rancho Nicasio for what ended up being 150 people. I had my 8th grade Father Daughter Dance there and its been a special place to me since I was a little girl. From the moment I reached out and started talking to Marina, the events co-ordinator, everything was SEAMLESS. She was so on top of it, helped me plan every detail and stayed in consistent, clear communication.
This planning took about one year and had many meticulous details- a roving count of guests, a local band, a little girl’s birthday and provided transportation to name a few. Marina was AMAZING all along, as was Jamie who did the sound for our speeches and the event. A truly TOP NOTCH crew.
Then came the actual night- because of other events planned for this Wedding Weekend, I wanted Rancho to not be decorated and just be shown for the beautiful, special and preserved place it is. When we arrived, I was blown away by how beautiful it was- the setting sun, beautiful table settings, lovely bar, such polite and well dressed service. It was far beyond my expectations. The food was amazing, the setting breathtaking and the whole night beyond our wildest dreams.
Thank you to Marina and everyone at Rancho Nicasio who made our dreams come true and gave ourselves and our guests a true West Marin night that will remain unmatched and be in everyone’s memories for many years to come. I could not recommend this venue and their staff more, and we will always be back to remember the best weekend of our lives. -
Jim F. Sent on 10/30/2023
We love Rancho Nicasio!
Rancho Nicasio was the perfect venue for our wedding! It was beautiful and fun and our guests loved it. Marina and the entire Rancho Nicasio staff were friendly, detail oriented and rock solid. The food was really good (Oysters and salmon especially!) We feel lucky we were able to have our wedding there. Thank you Marina! -
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Alex A. Sent on 09/12/2023Amazing venue
Amazing venue!! Great ceremony space (beautiful backdrop, very fun walk-down), great food (oysters! stellar veggie options), great knowledge and organization from staff. Excellent dance floor space too.
Highly, highly recommend. Couldn’t imagine getting married anywhere else. -
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Nancy H. Sent on 10/31/2023Long Distance Win!
Planning an important event long distance is hard, but the folks at Rancho Nicasio made it really easy. Working over the phone with Marina to plan food for 45 and select the most comfortable space to gather was a real pleasure. It’s not always possible to do this, but they allowed us to wait until the day of the event to decide whether to eat inside or outside with space heaters. The food was delicious, the setting was charming, the wait staff was attentive, and our guests raved about how wonderful the evening was. Thank You Rancho Nicasio! -
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Robbie V. Sent on 08/09/2022Amazing wedding at Rancho Nicasio
Our wedding at Rancho Nicasio was wonderful! Everything was amazing - the venue, the food, the setup, the staff. It was everything we wanted and all of our friends and family kept saying what a great time they had. The oyster bar was a big hit and the dinner buffet was much much better than most wedding venue dinners I've had. The ceremony in the grove under the trees was intimate and special, the dinner outside on the lawn was great, and then the dancing inside with a live band was so much fun. We wouldn't change a thing. Max was great to work with at the beginning as we finalized the contract and the date. He was really approachable, flexible, and we appreciated that he didn't charge a fee for every little aspect of the event like a lot of other venues do. Marina was very helpful and responsive as the venue coordinator during the planning process, and she made sure everything ran smoothly the day of. We were a little nervous leading up to the event, but everything was perfect from start to finish, and a big reason for that was Marina and the Rancho Nicasio staff! -
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Sl Sent on 08/03/2022
Great people, great time!
Rancho Nicasio was easy to work with, helpful in making decisions and extremely flexible to our specific requests. Everything was executed to plan and went very smoothly. -
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Kathleen K. Sent on 06/17/2022Excellent venue choice!
We were 100% happy with the team at Rancho Nicasio! The venue is lovely, and the package there includes a planner, whose help is indispensable. Their package also includes all the food except for the desserts, so you have a pretty good handle on what the total costs will be. The venue is lovely, and staff were great. -
Izzy A. Sent on 06/19/2022
The best wedding experience! Total GEM.
We had the BEST wedding experience at Rancho Nicasio! This place is an absolute gem. The entire experience was great -- they provide the rentals, food, drink, service, and incredible planning expertise. We brought in florals, DJ, some additional rentals, photographer, videographer, dessert, lighting, and additional decor. Our guests were blown away by the beauty of the venue (stunning views of West Marin's rolling hills), the food (a lot of sourced locally!), the incredible drinks, the staff, the fun and laid back atmosphere, and so much more. Rancho Nicasio has the best in-house event planner, Marina, who worked with us for months to bring our vision to life. She is a true expert planner with an impeccable attention to detail who runs a flawless show! We were in such good hands with her and the team at Nicasio. Cannot recommend Rancho Nicasio and their incredible team enough! We are so grateful. -
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Peter B. Sent on 09/11/2022Perfect Place for a Wedding
Rancho Nicasio was the perfect place for us to have our wedding, and I am so glad we did it here. The staff was tremendous, at both preparing us for how the day would run, to a flawless execution of everything that needed to happen on the day. Furthermore, the food was some of the best I have ever eaten, anywhere. The location is fairy-tale-dream beautiful, and every part of the wedding process was made easier by the staff at Rancho Nicasio that worked with us. Marina, their wedding coordinator, not only ran around tirelessly the day of our wedding to make sure everything happened that needed to, she also shared with us her preferred vendors list that lead us to an amazing photographer, florist, and baker for our desserts. Every part of the day was flawless, delicious, and beautiful. Thank you Rancho Nicasio for making all of our wildest wedding dreams come true. -
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Danika E. Sent on 10/27/2019Beautiful, rustic-chic setting, DELICIOUS food, fabulous staff
We had the most wonderful wedding we could have possibly imagined at Rancho Nicasio and continue to receive compliments from our guests, many of whom have said it was the 'absolute best' wedding they'd ever been to (thanks in large part, no doubt, to our having chosen Rancho Nicasio as our venue).
The beautiful, rustic-chic setting with potential for indoor/outdoor festivities, the DELICIOUS food and the fabulous staff are some of the reasons Rancho Nicasio was the perfect venue for us.
Max, the owner, and Julii, the onsite wedding coordinator, were instrumental in executing such a wonderful experience for us and for our guests. They were also responsible for the production of much of the food (I really can't emphasize deliciousness of the food enough -- especially in such large quantities. People RAVED about it)! Julii is an expert (and so fun!) and helped us craft our vision. She accommodated and encouraged us to add special touches to make our wedding as 'us' as we hoped it could be. She and her staff went above and beyond to efficiently execute a last-minute switch-up due to unforeseen weather, which we really appreciated. Julii worked directly with our vendors to ensure everything ran seamlessly.
We recently received our photographs from the wedding and were reminded again of how lucky we were to have been able to have Rancho Nicasio as our venue. The beautiful outdoor ceremony among the trees, the picturesque cocktail hour (complete with fabulous oyster bar!) and the cool inside bar and fabulous dance floor are some the visual highlights. We will cherish these memories for the rest of our lives. -
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Camille Z. Sent on 10/22/2019Most beautiful, laid-back, awesome venue ever!
Rancho Nicasio was an absolute dream venue for our wedding! The aesthetic creates an incredible atmosphere of "California rustic" and the team was so awesome, flexible, accommodating, no-nonsense, and on top of things. There is no bureaucracy or jumping through hoops or senseless rules at Rancho Nicasio -- everyone is on the same team and works hard to pull off a seamless event. Staff is friendly, they do all the set-up and clean-up, and the food is so fresh and so good!! The price is extremely reasonable for a California wedding, and we had 250+ guests pulled off without a hitch!
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Irina Sent on 10/20/2018The Perfect Wedding
Our wedding at Rancho Nicasio was absolutely perfect; from the beautiful backdrop of the rolling hills to the delicious food (guests raved about it!) we couldn't have asked for a more perfect place. The staff, especially Julli and Max were great for helping with all of the details. They are well-organized and know what they are doing. The cost was reasonable and Julli has a ton of great ideas for decorations without breaking the budget. We can't wait to come back for dinner on our anniversary! -
Carolyn Sent on 08/30/2018We were married on 7/28/18 at St. Mary's Church and had our reception to follow at Rancho Nicasio (RN). As we are in our late 50s, we did not want a formal wedding or most of the usual rituals. We had 70 guests, many who came a long way as my husband is from France. From the first time we set eyes on St. Mary's, we knew this was where we wanted to get married. Neither of us are Catholic or even religious in any way but it is such an adorable little church in a completely bucolic valley. From the first, everyone at RN were accessible, responsive and most of all, professional in a way that was not at all stuffy. They obviously have done this so many times and have a very relaxed confidence that put us at ease from the start. Julii, the caterer that works with RN is a hoot and a fantastic caterer. She knows her stuff! All our guests raved about the food. Their recommendation for a band (Dee and Mixx Company) was right on! Our guests danced all night! We did hire a Bauer bus from San Francisco as I didn't want my guests driving back home after a great party on the dark and winding road back to Terra Linda. Anyway, everyone said it was the best wedding that they have ever been to and I agree! It was perfect in every way, which is amazing as it was so stress-free. Max, Julii, all of you at RN are the best!!
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Lexi Sent on 10/25/2018
The Best Day
Our wedding was more than we could have asked for. The whole experience was extremely stressed free and I felt incredibly taking care of the whole time. We had the best time and still get compliments on the wedding, especially the food. Look no further, this is the place. -
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Polina Sent on 10/03/2017Rancho Nicasio offered everything we ever wanted in a venue: fantastic food, experience with large parties, great drinks, gorgeous surroundings and up-front pricing and no surprise fees.
When we went to visit the location, we were instantly charmed by the rolling golden hills and the no frills attitude of the staff.
We hired all local vendors in Marin county: cake, flowers, day-of coordinator, invitations, table-settings printouts, buses, etc. so we had this truly local experience and everyone worked great together.
Our ceremony was in the redwood grove and it was beautiful, with the golden hills serving as the backdrop.
The cocktail hour offered an awesome selection for local cheeses and meats, in-season passed hors d’oeuvres, and raw oysters.
Dinner was on the beautiful lawn. It was so awesome that all we had to take care of were the flowers. Julii had her staff take care of the rest: table cloths, place settings, etc. She was also super helpful in implementing our ideas about the seating charts, etc.
We did a buffet dinner with grilled meats and fish, as well as tons of salads. Our guests still talk about the food, saying it’s the best food they had ever eaten at a wedding. We had lots of vegetarian options as well, so all our guests were happy and ready to hit the dance floor. People went for seconds and thirds and we still brought leftovers home with us.
We hired a full band (Lucky Devils, highly recommend!!!). RN offered such a great setup for the musicians: sound engineer and multiple locations where they could play and sound awesome.
Cake and desserts were served on the beautifully appointed deck, with lights and the seamlessly-moved flowers serving as the decorations, along with the little cake toppers and table runner we brought ourselves. RN had everything we wanted and needed: beautiful, delicious and super experienced. Just choose your package and trust them with the food and the booze so you could have fun!
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User2329030 Sent on 09/22/2015My husband and I just had our wedding at Rancho Nicasio in July. We absolutely loved it. Julii was fabulous, she does a magnificent job of bringing all the food and drink and setting together on your special day. The food was fabulous, so many people told us it was some of the best wedding food they have had.
The great part about this venue is it is the best of both worlds: outside and inside, casual but formal enough, rustic but chic. We just could not have been happier with the result. We highly recommend this venue!
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