The Villa at Ridder Country Club Reviews

We had our wedding reception at the Villa this September and it was everything we dreamed of and more! Biggest thanks to Ellen Jones (our event producer) and all the employees at this venue.
The Villa is absolutely gorgeous. The grounds are amazingly kept and beautiful! Our reception was in the tent and it provided the indoor and outdoor feel we were looking for! The food was absolutely amazing! Our guests absolutely loved all the passed hors d’oeuvres and meals. The Villa made communicating and planning so easy for us!
Ellen was an absolute gem. She communicated extremely well from beginning to end and made the whole process very easy. Our wedding reception was somewhat unique (we didn’t do our ceremony at the Villa and we wanted our wedding ceremony video to be played during cocktail hour) but Ellen made sure it was the exact vision I was aiming for. She sent many helpful tips throughout the process. We are forever grateful for Ellen and I hope everyone books with her and the Villa for the most seamless wedding process possible!

Meridith, our event producer, was a godsend for the 14 months leading up to our wedding. From the moment we stepped onto the property, she gave us the best support while allowing us to make our day ours. She thought of EVERYTHING. We were shocked that she works with dozens of couples in a year. It felt like we were one of one. There were no questions for which she didn’t have the answer. Her calm is infectious and put us at ease from start to finish. Any couple looking for their dream wedding would be lucky to work with Meridith.

Additionally, the entire team at Sapphire Event Group was magnificent. We still have people talking to us about the food. We hope a loved one of ours gets married at The Tent so we can come back. It was an incredible atmosphere. Kids, seniors, and everyone in between had the night of their lives. The whole staff was clearly on the same page and we never had to search for help once. We would recommend working with Sapphire for any wedding, at the Villa or otherwise.

Our experience at the Villa was perfect from beginning to end. We worked closely with Ellen Jones, our event producer/day of coordinator. Ellen was phenomenal and made us extremely comfortable right from the start with how organized and experienced that she was. Having never planned a wedding before, we really depended on her to guide us in the right direction when it came time to make decisions that we were unsure of. She was always happy to provide her input and support us along the way to our wedding day. She also raised questions and ideas for details of the wedding that we likely would not have thought of without her assistance. Ellen is personable, detail-oriented, and all around great at her job.

The actual day of the wedding was also seamless from our prospective, as the bride and groom. Our guests have also complimented our venue for how seamless the day went. From the coordination of the ceremony to the food and drinks - we have no complaints. Our wedding attendant, Christie, was also great. She was by our sides the entire night and ready to provide us with food, drinks or whatever else we needed so that we could focus on enjoying the day.

We would highly recommend the Villa and Saphire Event Group to any couple!

We got married in the ballroom! It was everything we could imagined and more!! Serena was our event manager and she went above and beyond for us before and during our wedding! Anytime we needed something she was quick to answer! The rest of the staff was amazing aswell and so very helpful on our wedding day!The food at the venue was great aswell many of our guests have commented on it after the wedding! I would recommend the villa for sure as me and my wife had a tremendous experience!

We could not have asked for a better experience at the Villa. This venue checked all of our boxes- food and alcohol service, an outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour space, and an elegant and open reception space. The food was amazing and we continue to receive compliments on it even weeks after our wedding. The staff at this venue, from our day-of coordinator (shout out to Ellen) down to the waitstaff, know exactly what they're doing and how to make a wedding run smoothly. Ellen was a rockstar throughout the entire planning process- very communicative, responsive, and professional, and she helped the day run seamlessly even when things got a bit chaotic. We even had a wedding attendant that kept us and the bridal party fed and provided drinks throughout transitional times. From the second we set foot on the venue to the second we left, we knew we were taken care of and didn't have to worry about a thing. We truly cannot recommend this venue enough!

The Villa made wedding planning EASY. I would recommend Saphire Event Group to anyone getting married. They assist you through every step of wedding planning, and they are always there in the event you have a question. They were able to accomodate last minute changes for me, and everything went smoothly. Special shout out to Ellen my event producer. She was our go-to from the very beginning of planning and she made everything extremely easy and stress free! If you happen to reserve a space with SEG, I hope you get Ellen because she is a joy to work with. I also wanted to shout out Becky our day of wedding assistant. Becky made us feel so spoiled throughout our wedding day. Through getting us drinks, fixing my broken bustle, and making sure we had everything we needed throughout the day, Becky was the BEST. Overall, SEG and The Villa was a dream location, and my wedding was everything I could have imagined.

This venue is gorgeous and the food was delicious. We got a lot of great feedback from our guests that they really loved their experience here overall. Serena was my wedding producer and she was awesome. She made the planning process fun and was also very attentive to all of our needs. Would definitely recommend!

The staff at the Villa went above and beyond to ensure that we had the most relaxed and beautiful wedding day ever! Wedding planning was daunting to us, so we were looking for a venue that checked a lot of boxes for us (outdoor ceremony area, alcohol, food). Having a wedding coordinator in addition to all that was SO helpful. Our coordinator Serena was very responsive with the many questions I emailed her, and took care of coordinating with all of our outside vendors. Our day-of event managers Julie and Dave worked so hard to make sure that my husband and I didn't have to stress or lift a finger on our big day. In addition to how beautiful the venue was, I highly recommend any of the Sapphire Event Group venues to couples who, like us, were very overwhelmed with the wedding planning process and didn't know how/where to start. They clearly have this process down to a science!!!

The Villa was everything we needed in a wedding venue and more. From the start when we booked it to the day of our wedding they made everything incredibly easy and not stressful. What sets some apart from other venues is the fact that you have an event coordinator assigned to you to help you through the entire process.

Victoria was our event producer and she is absolutely amazing. I wish there were more words to describe just how wonderful she is at what she does. she answered every phone, call, text, and email and never made me feel like a question was silly. Victoria had a way of making us feel more like her friends and the excitement that she had for our wedding was so easily seen. She took the image of what we wanted for our wedding and completely brought it to life. we just adored her!

One thing most people remember about a wedding is the food, and I can tell you that the people who attended our wedding will not be forgetting about the food anytime soon. Everything was hot and fresh, plated beautifully, and they were so accommodating to any allergy.

The Villa also set up every centerpiece and decoration to complete and utter perfection. When we look back at our pictures from this day we cannot be anything but completely satisfied. I will recommend The Villa and any sapphire events venue to anybody.

Our wedding was beautiful. The food was delicious and the staff were amazing

I can’t begin to describe how perfect our wedding was thanks to Saphire Event Group. Sarah Greenstein and her team were nothing short of helpful, caring, and on top of it. She was always 10 steps ahead of everything and made everything run smoothly. They really went above and beyond. My husband and I felt like royalty the whole night. Sarah was extremely helpful throughout all our meetings, she was helpful when asked questions, and also, was very patient and kind in responding to my millions of questions! She did all this while pregnant, she is a rock star! SEG went above and beyond and adapted their menu to fit my Latin culture, and my guests were raving about the food as a result. It was everything we wanted, actually better. I certainly recommend using them for any and all events. We’re forever grateful!

We got married there 4 days ago and if I could marry my husband 100 times I would have my reception there every single time. You could cut the prime rib with a butter knife, the chicken and fish were absolutely delicious; the room was stunning and the staff were so accommodating and knowledgeable. Anything I needed from drinks to helping with my bustle and everything else in between- I cannot recommend this place enough. Best decision we ever made. And special shout out to Meridith K (our planner)for being so organized, professional and fun! She made my day everything I could have hoped for!

We cannot say enough good things about The Villa. From the moment we toured, we knew this would be THE place. Ellen, our Event Producer was on top of things from the very start. She was extremely communicative, helpful, and a calming presence in a normally stressful time. Ellen provided timely updates, walked us through the entire event timeline, and made the day so special. She even suggested other vendors to use, and set up a lunch at Adria for the groom and his groomsmen, so that we could get to the Villa without being seen for a perfect first look. Our Event Manager, Julie, helped us both get around and stuck to the timeline perfectly, even assisting in photo curation! The Madera Ballroom provided the perfect wintery/Christmas/rustic vibe that we were going for. The food, from the passed hors d'oeuvres to the main course to the cupcake tower, was to die for. We still have people reaching out to us about how well the chicken was made and where we got the cookies from - they were that good. If you want a magical wedding, with a wonderful staff supporting you throughout every moment, The Villa is the place to get married! A HUGE thank you to all the servers, bartenders, chefs and kitchen staff, bridal attendant, manager, and producer (shoutout bestie Ellen!) for making our wedding day PERFECT.

Our overall experience with The Villa and their team was amazing! We worked specifically with their Event Producer Meridith & Serena, as well as had additional support from Jacqueline and Cynthia the day of our wedding. The entire Villa team made sure that the day flowed well, that my wife and I got to eat and enjoy their food throughout the evening/night, and that any questions, concerns, requests were met, all with smiles and an uplifting attitude! We would definitely recommend the location and team!

Choosing the Villa as our wedding venue was the best decision we made in the process! We had the pleasure of working with Ellen as an event producer, and she is amazing to work with! Throughout the time we worked with them, Ellen and team were very organized and made the planning process so easy. The day went off exactly as we planned and it felt seamless! Weeks after our wedding, we are still hearing from guests about how much they loved the venue and the food! We have even heard from our other vendors about how easy it was to work with Ellen and team. Without a doubt, we would recommend the Villa as the spot for your special day!

I'm so glad we chose The Villa as our wedding venue. All of the SEG staff were amazing and our producer Elizabeth was super helpful throughout the entire planning process. I actually felt like I could enjoy my wedding day and I remember each part of it perfectly, because we did not have to stress out about small details or timelines or anything, we just got to have fun! Our bridal attendant Julie was unbelievably attentive - refilling our waters when she saw them getting low, bringing us food in the bridal suite, and even driving a golf cart away when it was in our photo shot! They set up and packed up all my decor for me beautifully. Everyone raved about the food, the beautiful venue, the cocktail hour space. The Villa was truly the perfect place to have the wedding of my dreams and it was due in large part to the amazing staff. Thank you to everyone at SEG!

The Villa was an incredible venue for us. We chose it because the inside was just as warm and romantic of an option as the outside and it did not disappoint. Ellen in particular was phenomenal as our event producer. She handled every detail and was such a huge help for us. Can’t recommend her and The Villa enough!

The Villa was everything we wanted for our wedding, our coordinator there Ellen Jones was everything we needed for our wedding. They were kind and professional every step of the way. Ellen kept track of everything for us, offering us options and support when we weren’t sure about things. She was responsive to all of our questions and made sure we were aware of all our options. I’ve heard wedding horror stories and every one just makes me so glad we worked with everyone at the villa, could not relate whatsoever. It was my first choice off photos alone but the location was perfect for my wife’s family and our experience was flawless. They made us so happy and kept me stress-free also the food was delicious and the area beautiful. 6 stars

The Villa is absolutely the place to be for your dream wedding. I had my wedding this month 4 days ago and I just could not wait to let them know how happy I am for choosing there Venue . From the minute I walked in the door I knew this is the right place . Im so thankful for Meridith Kelly , she is absolutely wonderful to work with. She is so organize , super friendly, details oriented , super responsive to all my questions and emails and she didn't make me feel overwhelmed with all the details because she took her time to explain everything!!! At first I was so worry that all my guests is going to complain about the good because they are so picky since they only been to an asian style wedding. BUT no, they LOVE the foods , all the appetizers and drinks and the main course was to die for. Also the service was incredible, everyone was checking on us through the whole night to make sure we get what we need . I can go on and on how much I love this Venue, so check them out !!! You wont regret😍

AMAZING. I can’t think of any other words that describe this venue, THE STAFF, the food, the service. Our event producer, Ellen Jones is a literal saint. She was so easy to work with, so friendly, quick to respond to my multiple messages, she was there for us every single step of the way providing input where needed and recommendations. Her level of professionalism is top tier. If I could give 100 stars I would. I am confident our wedding will be talked about for years to come thanks to the amazing staff at The Villa. Ellen & team, thank you so much for helping make the day of our dreams perfect!!

We had our wedding at the Villa in September 2023. When we initially looked at this venue we knew immediately that this is was our #1 choice. The staff were extremely helpful and gave us all the details on what to expect on our big day. When the time came we met our wedding coordinator Meridith Kelly. There aren’t enough words to describe how amazing Meridith was during the entire process. She was extremely personable, approachable and helpful. She took care of anything and everything that we needed. We can honestly say that our wedding day went off without a single issue and that is thanks to the incredible staff and Meridith. Our vendors were familiar with this venue and they worked seamlessly together to set everything up in regards to the photographer, DJ, and cake. The venue does their own catering and the food was amazing. We would recommend this venue to anyone in the future and if you can request a coordinator Meridith is the best of the best!

I recently had my wedding here on September 10th and everything was beyond my expectations. Meridith and her team went above and beyond, making sure that my day was perfect. And it was! I was never that girl that dreamt of her wedding day but everything about my day was perfect. The food was amazing, the service was immaculate. I couldn’t have been any happier with how everything turned out. Thanks to everyone at The Villa!

Our wedding was 9.9.23 under the tent at The Villa. When we first toured The Villa we met with Ashley. Ashley was extremely patient and thorough in explaining all of our options to us. At no point did she make us feel pressured to make a decision, which we really appreciated as the process can be quite overwhelming when choosing a venue. Once we signed our contract we had our coordinator assigned to us and we were lucky enough to be paired up with Ellen. From the very start Ellen was so kind, informative and we always looked forward to meeting with her. She presented us with options and questions regarding our big day that we wouldn’t have even thought of- they really have it down to a science! While making suggestions Ellen was always very mindful and respectful of our budget- she went above and beyond to make our vision come to life. On the day of our wedding, Ellen kept to our timeline but was very in tune to when we wanted to make changes or were feeling a bit overwhelmed. She had great attention to detail when it came to setting up our decor, was calm during transitional & somewhat hectic moments, and really made us feel that our happiness that day was her number one priority. Saphire Event Group knows what they’re doing and they do it well. They made what for many feels like a stressful day extremely smooth and easy.

The Villa exceeded all our expectations! They brought my dream pinterest wedding to life, guests raved about the service and the food all night! Honestly having your wedding at the Villa will be smooth sailing you don't have to worry about a thing because they've got it covered! We had Sarah help us from day one and she was absolutely amazing throughout the entire processes she was always a phone call or email away and she really worked hard on bringing my vision to life, nothing was ever no with her she would always first checked to see if they can make it work and boy did they! 100/10 rating!
The staff are all super friendly and just the sweetest people, you really won't regret having your wedding at the Villa or with the Saphire Event Group!

Our wedding at the Villa was an awesome experience! Ellen, our wedding coordinator, had every detail down and we felt very well taken care of. The food and venue were amazing and all the staff ensured that all our guests had a blast. It was a great experience- one we will never forget.