Rancho Nicasio Customer Testimonials
October 26, 2023
Best 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.
October 14, 2023
We had the pleasure of having our wedding at Rancho Nicasio, and honestly couldn’t have dreamed of a better place to have our day. Everything was perfect and everyone was wonderful. People are still talking about how delicious the food was ! I cannot say enough good things about Marina, she is warm, kind and more than helpful. She was always there to answer any and all questions we had anytime we had anything we needed help with. Our wedding was just two weeks ago and we can’t stop thinking about every single moment. If we could rewind and do it all over again, we’d sign up immediately!! Thank you to Marina and the whole Rancho Nicasio crew, for making our day absolutely perfect ❤️
August 19, 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!
June 17, 2023
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.
June 9, 2023
Long 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!
April 22, 2023
Absolutely AMAZING experience! We can’t possibly recommend Ranch Nicasio more. From our first initial walk through with Max we were positive our experience planning out wedding would go smoothly, and we were proven right every step of the way. Marina’s planning skills and attention to detail are unmatched! She was there every step of the way to answer any questions we had, no matter how big or how small. The staff on the day of the event went above and beyond to make sure every detail was perfect! They were polite, respectful, and there to help with everything we needed! The food was incredible and we’re still getting compliments from our guests about how amazing everything tasted. You can’t go wrong by choosing Rancho Nicasio for your wedding venue, they will make sure your day is everything you want it to be!
March 18, 2023
Yeehaw! Rancho Nicasio was amazing – cannot praise Rancho and the team there enough! From day 1, even just touring the venue, we felt right at home. Marina is so attentive and helpful throughout the whole process. Any fears or concerns I had, there was a practical and helpful answer. The quality of the work and service was incredible, and it made the entire wedding experience from the planning to the event, easy and low-stress. The venue itself was so accommodating to our guests. It’s the perfect blend of rustic and natural beauty. Small details really show the charm and character of Rancho that your generic venue could never. Also, I could rave about the food for another paragraph too. SO good! The guests loved it.
August 26, 2022
Rancho Nicasio created our dream wedding day! The location, setting and layout of the venue brought a warm and relaxed vibe to our wedding. We couldn’t imagine having it anywhere else. The venue coordinator Marina and her team made the day so seamless for not only us but our families. They were accommodating, organized and helpful in pre-planning and day of logistics. We didn’t think or worry about anything during the wedding itself and fully able to live in the moment. The food and service was so much better than we imagined. It can be hard to make quality/fresh food for large groups of people, but it delicious. Not to mention, the variety and options during menu planning. We cannot recommend Rancho Nicasio enough!
August 5, 2022
Having our wedding at Rancho Nicasio was a dream come true. The setting was perfect with such an easy feel surrounded by nature. The food was outstanding and every single guest commented that it was the best food they’ve ever had. Marina, was the perfect person who organized our day for us. She was very kind and straight to the point. She had great input about the day and gave us ideas that we would’ve never thought of. She was extremely professional and answered all of my questions and emails right away. The day of the wedding, I didn’t worry about a thing. I knew with her behind the scenes, that everything would be taken care of and perfect. Thank you so much Rancho Nicasio and Marina and Max for making our day one of the best days of our lives. We truly will never forget it!
June 17, 2022
We truly had the best day of our lives at Rancho Nicasio and cannot say enough good things about it! From the beginning the process was seamless. RN provides nearly everything – food, alcohol, lights, wedding coordinator, etc so all we had to do was make a few decisions and provide DJ, photographer, dessert. Marina was incredible to work with and made the months leading up and day of stress free. The location is the perfect combination of character and beauty and the fact that they source local food and drinks was the cherry on top. Our guests are still talking about how beautiful the venue was and nearly every person said it was THE BEST food they ever had at a wedding!
July 17, 2022
We truly had the best day of our lives at Rancho Nicasio and cannot say enough good things about it! From the beginning the process was seamless. RN provides nearly everything – food, alcohol, lights, wedding coordinator, etc so all we had to do was make a few decisions and provide DJ, photographer, dessert. Marina was incredible to work with and made the months leading up and day of stress free. The location is the perfect combination of character and beauty and the fact that they source local food and drinks was the cherry on top. Our guests are still talking about how beautiful the venue was and nearly every person said it was THE BEST food they ever had at a wedding!
June 3, 2022
Rancho is a perfect place for a wedding! The venue is lovely, and your costs include a personal planner whose help is indispensable, as well as all the food except the desserts, so it gives you a pretty good guide as to the total cost of the wedding. We were 100% pleased with everything there.
May 27, 2022
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.
May 20, 2022
Amazing wedding at Rancho Nicasio. Max, Marina and the whole Rancho Nicasio team made the planning process so easy and stress-free, even through multiple COVID cancellations. Their recommendations (makeup, flowers, band) were perfect so that we really didn’t have to research other vendors – and their food is wonderful so no stress with catering either. Marina’s organization was very helpful in the months leading up to the wedding especially since we took a more hands-off approach to planning- she guided us in all the relevant decisions and when they needed to happen so I never felt lost or confused. They helped our guests feel welcome and crafted a casual, fun atmosphere.
May 14, 2022
Rancho Nicasio was the perfect place for us to have our wedding, and I am so glad we did it here. The staff was perfect, at both preparing us for how the day would run, to a perfect execution of everything that needed to happen on the day. Furthermore, the food was some of the best I have ever eaten, anywhere, let alone at a wedding. 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 dessert. Every part of the day went flawlessly, deliciously, and beautifully. Thank you Rancho Nicasio for making all of our wildest wedding dreams come true.
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 Ashby, 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!!