Raven Golf Club at Verrado

Ann was awesome and catered to my every need! The venue scenery was breathtaking and our guests fell in love with the site! I recommend having a wedding here as Ann was very professional and made our day one to remember. You won't be disappointed!

The Raven provided the most beautiful backdrop for our wedding. Ann Mattis was very accomodating and flexible with my constant changing of plans! Everything was set up the way we discussed and was ready on time. The site for the wedding was blocked off during the ceremony and I don't remember having ANY distractions.... Ann was always around and willing to pitch in and help when asked. We had our reception elsewhere but I'm sure we would have been just as satisfied had we decided to spend the whole night at the Raven! Thank you for such wonderful service!

We would like to thank Ann for everything and making our day stress free and so special!

Ann is such a big help and went beyond what I expected to make sure our day was everything we wanted it to be.

Beautiful! I have a fascination with water and I HAD to have it in our photos, in the venue. Raven has a beautiful stone bridge with the waterfall. My husband and I booked the venue over a year in advance! Ann has a wonderful staff and made sure we were taken care of. I remember having a "freak out moment" but she was there to reassure me that everything would be as I dreamed. She did what she could to keep it at our budget and she did not disappoint! The ceremony site and reception were both beautiful! Ann was amazing to work with and always had a smile on her face. We will definitely go back there to visit her! Raven is a beautiful place to have a wedding or just sit outside to relax. We had a lot of great moments there and we will never forget!

The. Venue was beautiful, Ann, The Ravens wedding coordinator was great! She was very helpful at every trun! I will say the venue was on the pricey side but they do all the set up and clean up and provide the linens, all I needed to get was a cake, dj and flowers! The only complaint I have was the food on the reception night, the chicken was very dry and the crab tasted canned, very embarrasing and for $55a plate, I expected better. In addition we had a food tasteing prior to the wedding to decide what we would serve, the chicken they served us that night was moist, delicious and the shreded crab tasted wonderful. If they had served that quality of chicken on the reception night I would have no complaints, as it is I had quite a few guests not eat their chicken because its was that bad...

Working with the Raven was wonderful! We live very close, and knew the moment we were engaged that we would definitely check out the Raven first. Ann was a pleasure to work with. She was extremely helpful, quick to respond, and enthusiastic! She was willing to go above and beyond by helping set up our centerpieces, and candy buffet--which helped out a lot the day of when we had so many things going on! The views and reception space at the Raven are absolutely beautiful. Ann and all her staff really made our wedding day amazing.

The venue its self is beautiful. The food was wonderful. The waitstaff was wonderful and very helpful during the event. We had a few issues but the bar was the main issue. We paid over $3000 dollars in open bar- ultra premium. Our bar included Grey Goose, Patron ect. About 3 hours into the reception I- the bride went to the bar for a drink. The bartender served me Absolut. When I asked why Absolut she told me that they ran out. In my eyes I do not know how that was possible and if it did happen a member of the team should have came to use to let us know.
Once the event was over and I was thinking about the situation I felt that we over paid for what was being served becasue they were not serving our ultra premium package the whole night. I called several times and emailed with no response back. Finally AI was so distraught that I asked to speak with a manager. A meeting was set up and we discussed the issues. The manager told me that the bartender was a rookie. They have a sheet of how many beverages were served and what type of liqueur was used. The manager told me that they served 52 drinks of Absolute and I do not remember how many of Sauza Tequila but that was not what we paid for. The manger told me that there was only about a dollar difference between the two drinks. That is fine and I understood that but we paid hourly not by drink. The manager offered a round of golf for my husband. We declined that offer.
We really felt and still feel betrayed about the whole issue. We were also told that they keep another bar(different liqueur) out becasue someone might want a different type of booze. I know 52+ people did not ask for Absolut or Sauza. This was a very big disappointment and I would not recommend this facility if a bar package was one of your priorities.

Wonderful service,amazing food,clean and very organized. A dream weeding in an awesome location!

The Raven Verado did an amazing job for our wedding. It's one of the most peaceful places to get married. The staff was so professional and not a moment was lost. We would highly recommend the Raven for any wedding.

The Raven was beautiful and the staff was amazing!

We definitely would recommend this vendor/venue to all of our friends. Ann is great she made us feel so comfortable and was completely honest and upfront about all of our concerns. The only three issues we had the day of our wedding is the food service was a little slow and one of our guest found a fly in their salad. The last issue was the bar tab. The bar was not conducted as planned it was only supposed to be open for a total of 4 hours but was open the whole time. Overall everything turned out great and we would do it the same exact way!

Ann was very helpful. My Pastor cancelled on me nine days before we were supposed to get married. Ann was able to get me in touch with a Minister two days after the previous Pastor cancelled. The only complaint I have is that the bridal room was very dark and difficult to apply my makeup.

Incredible friendly service! Ann was always incredibly helPful. I always received a quick response to any questions or concerns. This site also has the most beautiful views. Perfect for pictures!

Ann Mattis, the catering manager at the Raven at Verrado is a talented and wonderful wedding. She ensured that everything was setup perfectly, including the centerpieces and candy bar that I had made. Her attention to detail and focus on her clients make the Raven and amazing place to have a wedding. When my family requested a special tradition of shots during the Money dance she ensured that we could have a tradition even though that they do not allow shots at weddings. I can't thank Ann enough for making my wedding everything I imagined.

Everyone knows that weddings don't always go perfectly and I think how a company handles a situation says a lot about them....Two days before our wedding there was a MAJOR problem that occured. I was devastated but Ann and the staff really went out of the way to correct the situation. They listened to me and acknowledged their mistake which I appreciated. The day of the wedding went wonderfully. I got a lot of compliments from our guests on how beautiful the location was and how great the food tasted!! Overall, I was very happy with the Raven on my wedding day and would reccommend them to other brides. Ann is a pleasure to work with and she is great at helping pick out linens too! :)

My wedding was perfect. I would recommend this venue to anyone who is getting married soon. The food is good, the service is good, the location is amazing!!

Ann really helped the day of the wedding go smoothly. She answered any questions that we had and was very attentive to what we needed. In the beginning I was really excited to pick The Raven because of the gorgeous views and how elegant the dining room was. I had also known somebody who had gotten married there and they loved it! As the process went on it was difficult getting answers occasionally and I had to stay on top of my emails or I wouldn't get a response. As the wedding got closer though Ann was always available to answer all the questions that I had. On the day of our ceremony everything was set up so beautifully and we received many many compliments on our choice of venues. The only compliant we received from guests was that their food was cold or a little over cooked. Also, what we tasted and what we actually received were different, not a lot but I did not appreciate that.

Megan Newman did an awesome job at attending to my daughter's many and varied needs throughout the process of planning and executing the wedding. She genuinely seemed interested in what we wanted and did not seem to have her own agenda in play. She was accommodating and very helpful throughout the process. Great job!

The Raven was an absolutely beautiful venue that had the green of a golf course against the backdrop of the mountain range. We had an outside ceremony in one of their many parks, followed by an outside reception behind their restaurant on the lawn. We were very particular about the kind of service we were going to be receiving because of the kind of service our overseas guests were accustomed to. We were also requiring a specific quality and presentation for our food as well, which Chef Steve designed especially for our qualifications. The menu he created for our reception definitely exceeded our expectations. The servers were also excellent in that they were able to cater to and remember the needs of our guests. It was a perfect night that we were able to enjoy and remember for the rest of our lives in part to the efforts of all the staff at the Raven.

Wonderful weddig venue. It was great working with the Raven staff. They did a wonderful job. I would highly recommend the Raven Golf Club at Verrado as a wedding venue.

We had just our ceremony at the Raven Golf club. The cost was very reasonable and the personal were always friendly and willing help. The day of the wedding the wedding planner for the Raven was very helpful and always checking up on us, She made me feel very at ease that everyone was being taken care of. I highly recommond the raven to anyone who is looking for a beautful place to get married at!!!!!!

The site was not only gorgeous, the staff from top to bottom were professional, flexible and generally great to work with. We would recommend The Raven at Verrado to anybody. Thank you Megan and your team for making our daughter's wedding a beautiful experience!

The entire team was just fantastic, servers, chefs, everyone. Megan was a god send, it was so great to have her with us every step of the way. She made us all feel like we knew what we were doing. Our minister even made the comment that everything went as good as he has ever seen. All the guests are still talking about it. I will definetly recommend Verrado and Megan to anyone that wants a professional wedding.
Again thank you soooo much for the great memories it was important to get it right and you did
Greg Cantor

Our wedding at the Raven Golf Club was wonderful! The staff are great to work with and they made sure all my needs were met. Megan and Anne are a pleasure to work with, they were very knowledgable and worked hard to make my wedding a success! They made sure everything ran smoothly. My pictures turned out beautiful, the rustic theme of the venue and the views of the lake and mountains was the perfect look!

If you live on the west side of town and love a beautiful view, you will LOVE The Raven. If we could do it all over again, we wouldn't change a thing!

Our wedding ceremony and reception were just beautiful. Several of our guests commented on how delicious the food and setting were. The Raven helped to make our special day more beautiful than I dreamed and we have many lovely memories of the day. Thank you!! Jamie and Adam Z.

I don't know how to put everything into words! The place is beautiful and affordable! Megan was a such a wonderful person to work with and did such a great job dealing with my crazy last minute changes! I loved the Raven! Thank you so much for making our wedding so memorable!!

My family and I were very happy with the service we received from the Event Coordinators at the Raven. They were open to our thoughts and ideas and gave input when needed. The wedding and reception were beautiful and all our guests were impressed with the food and the location.

This is a beautiful venue to hold your wedding. The staff was great and very attentive.

I would like to thank you for helping make my daughter's event a memorable one with your great service and attention to detail. I was extremely impressed with the pre-event planning assistance that was provided by Megan Siemons. She always made herself available for my hundred questions and she was very pleasant, and attentive to my concerns. On the day of our event, Ann took over and made sure everything ran smoothly. The event was a huge success and everyone was delighted with the beautiful views, food, and overall venue. We would definitely consider having another event at the Raven at Verrado in the future and once again thank you for the great service!!!

This place is gorgeous, the food is great, and the price is great. However, good luck if you want an organized wedding or 5 star service. Our coordinator was nice but not on top of everything. Our bill was wrong several times, I never even got it until 4 days before my wedding. Overall it went well, everyone was happy.

Tips:

*We paid for the DJ/Photographers to eat... and they were never offered anything.

*They say that tea, lemonade, and coffee are included but they never offer any of it and your guests don't know that it is available. Coffee with cake should be standard but not here, your guests have to ask for it???

*We had an open bar and the gratuity was 600 for 1 bartender for 3 hrs. we asked that no tip jar was placed out... and it was. And it was FULL of money. On top of that, he was RUDE! He was RUDE to ME (the Bride) and and all of my guests. During the night I had 3 guests come to me to tell me that he was rude. My maid of honor went to get shots for the bridal party, and he said he was going to help the other guests that were tipping first!!!!!

*We had 160 guests and the line to the bar was outrageous. It didn't end the entire night. 1 bartender was not enough. I had specified that we were paying until 9 p.m. and after that it was a cash bar... well, they completely closed the bar at 9.

*I was told that regular coffee would be served for no cost, however it was never served.

I wasn't aware until the evening of our anniversary party there would be a band just outside of our room which made it very hard to talk.
I should have been told of this ahead and the band should be put at the other end of the room in consideration of our event.
Also a miscommunication on hors d'oeuvres.
Everyone on your staff was very easy to work with and I appreciated their willingness to please.
The food was very good and I had a lot of positive comments.

Have a server cut the cake and serve at the table. They took the cake away and they took to long to bring back the cut servings,,, most of my guests left before they has a slice of cake.

Megan Siemons provided outstanding service. She was very professional and friendly and went above and beyond to assure that our reception went smoothly. The service and food were great, friendlly accommodating staff and manager. Thank you for a wonderful evening!

Michaela Vogel

The staff was great even though we had changed coordinators three times during the planning. Anything there was miscommunication between coordinators The Raven took our word for what we were promised or had requested and took care of everything including "Golf with the Groom" at a different golf resort at the same rate b/c they were re-seeding and the interim coordinator didn't know that. The food was amazing and all we heard from our guests, especially family, is how high we had set the bar for the rest of the family because it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been too! Everything ran smoothly!

The Raven is a beautiful location. Our pictures turned out beautiful against the backround surrounded by the mountains. When it came down to crunch time the staff and manager were helpful and attentive to our guests, everyone was extremly polite and everything ran smoothly !!!

The Raven is a perfect wedding location as the scenery is amazing, and the venue is so beautiful!

Staff was extremely helpful the day of the wedding. Wedding planner on site was terrific and helpful. Very reasonable pricing and BEAUTIFUL location!!

The Raven Golf Club at Verrado is a breathtaking venue with the most professional and friendly staff. Don't miss out on having the most amazing wedding. Be sure to check this place out before making a decision on your wedding/event venue.

I love photographing at The Raven Golf Club at Verrado! They have a variety of ceremony sites to choose from and lots of fabulous locations for pictures!! It is by far one of the best venues in the greater Phoenix valley!

The Raven always puts on an amazing event, whether that be a wedding or just an event, they do an outstanding job for the clients as well as the vendors. They are always very flexiable and enjoy the opportunity to think outside the box to make your dreams become reality, and they will do whatever it takes to make the happen. Megan is amazing and she truly loves her job and you can tell that by how she treats her clients and vendors alike! Outstanding views coupled with outstanding service, really priceless!

The Raven at Verrado is one of the more picturesque venues in the entire Valley of the Sun. The staff, the service, the food, the ambiance, the elegance are far above what to expect from any venue. The Raven at Verrado are passionate, friendly, and extremely hospitable, and will make any event an experience you will remember for a lifetime.

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I really enjoy the Raven at Verrado. I find that there are a lot of great spots for photos. The grounds is always well kept and Megan is a pleasure to work with.