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December 2023 by Ed Ward
We were invited guests at a wedding. The place was a perfect size.The lawn was lovely, and the space was intimate.All the staff were very friendly.
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April 2023 by Denise Freeland
From the moment we met, I knew she was the one. For us. To be in charge of our wedding. Samantha Hay LITERALLY made our day so freaking amazing, and we will forever be grateful for her and her team.Finding a wedding venue/coordinator reminded me a lot of dating. You show up, you have small talk, you laugh awkwardly, and then at the end you say, "We'll be in touch," without ever intending on making a move.When we met Samantha, we knew she was different. She made us laugh (like, REALLY laugh). She set clear expectations on what she could offer. And she didn't put any pressure on us. It was AAHHHMAZING. In our brief meeting, I knew she was the one.We booked a wedding five months out and began planning immediately. She gave us a checklist of things to think about as well as local vendor recommendations (a must for newbies like us!) She helped structure our day while giving us the flexibility of choosing what it will look like, when things would happen, and where things should go ... not to mention the full service bar! We brought the booze (hello, Costco!) and her team served the drinks. Our guests were extremely happy with how the evening flowed and we got so many compliments about how wonderful the staff was all night long.There are so many things that I appreciate about Samantha. From her ability to plan and carry out large events to stepping in and taking over when I got overwhelmed to her willingness to meet a bride where she's at (laughing, crying, and sometimes both) up and through the day of the wedding.Having watched countless wedding movies and never planned one myself, I know that it's easy for chaos to ensue. Samantha and her team never once made me feel like things were out of control. I had complete faith in her and she made all of our dreams come true.As I end this love letter to Samantha Hay and her team, my only regret is not having more time to truly thank them throughout the day. The grounds are beautiful, the views are stunning, and the pictures from our wedding are ones that I will hold near and dear to my heart. Thank you for all of the work you put into making our wedding so wonderful for us. In the words of David Schitt covering Tina Turner, "You're Simply the Best!"
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November 2022 by speichling
Having our wedding at Corona Ranch was an absolute success. Samantha was very accommodating and a pleasure to work with. We HIGHLY recommend booking here- the grounds are beautiful and great for any event.
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November 2022 by Scott E.
Having our wedding at Corona Ranch was an absolute success. Samantha was very accommodating and a pleasure to work with. We HIGHLY recommend booking here- the grounds are beautiful and great for any event.
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October 2022 by Paige Sieu
I was married here this past week and Samantha and her team helped to make this a memorable and smooth evening.I am a person who likes to plan out everything in advance so that when things happen, I already have a plan in place to be able to fix it, or to have someone else be able to fix it (in this case, I had everything set up to where I would be bothered as little as possible). Samantha was allowing me to meet up with her almost monthly to complete payments and to go over different details as they arose. She was extremely helpful when it came to planning and was amazing at responding to all emails (which I definitely did not get from numerous other vendors). Then throughout the day, she was extremely helpful in keeping they plan we created in motion.The price here is great! If you so chose, this event space allows you to maintain a budget in a medium to lower budget. You have options to have everything included as you prefer (they have different caterers and DJs they contract with) or you can only use the space if you so wish to do. They keep the bar as an open bar (meaning you give them the alcohol and they serve it) and they provide basically all of the non-alcoholic stuff. Samantha even brought in a local prickly pear syrup for prickly pear margaritas that was delicious. There were also different things you could add if you wanted them (upgrades for chairs, an extra getting ready room, a fire pit, etc.) We were allowed to bring in whatever decorations that we wanted, so an individual could lean into the rustic, Southwest theme they already had, or to spin what is there to match just a rustic theme (I personally leaned more towards the mountain/forest theme rather than the Southwest theme). There was a possibility that it would rain on the wedding day in which Samantha spoke with us about the day before. Together we made sure there was a plan in place in case it rained (it didn't so we were able to get married on the lawn). Everything that evening went really smoothly.If I have any tips for future weddings - bring bug spray. Events are mostly outside, at the base of a mountain... you want the bug spray.This event space very much matched everything that I would look for in planning a wedding. It gave me the freedom to do as I wanted creatively, but also assisted in providing structure to maintain the plan I had in place, or fill in some gaps that I was missing. I strongly recommend using the Corona Ranch as an event space and I hope that many groups will have wonderful parties here in the future.
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September 2022 by Paige S.
I was married here this past week and Samantha and her team helped to make this a memorable and smooth evening. I am a person who likes to plan out everything in advance so that when things happen, I already have a plan in place to be able to fix it, or to have someone else be able to fix it (in this case, I had everything set up to where I would be bothered as little as possible). Samantha was allowing me to meet up with her almost monthly to complete payments and to go over different details as they arose. She was extremely helpful when it came to planning and was amazing at responding to all emails (which I definitely did not get from numerous other vendors). Then throughout the day, she was extremely helpful in keeping they plan we created in motion. The price here is great! If you so chose, this event space allows you to maintain a budget in a medium to lower budget. You have options to have everything included as you prefer (they have different caterers and DJs they contract with) or you can only use the space if you so wish to do. They keep the bar as an open bar (meaning you give them the alcohol and they serve it) and they provide basically all of the non-alcoholic stuff. Samantha even brought in a local prickly pear syrup for prickly pear margaritas that was delicious. There were also different things you could add if you wanted them (upgrades for chairs, an extra getting ready room, a fire pit, etc.) We were allowed to bring in whatever decorations that we wanted, so an individual could lean into the rustic, Southwest theme they already had, or to spin what is there to match just a rustic theme (I personally leaned more towards the mountain/forest theme rather than the Southwest theme). There was a possibility that it would rain on the wedding day in which Samantha spoke with us about the day before. Together we made sure there was a plan in place in case it rained (it didn't so we were able to get married on the lawn). Everything that evening went really smoothly. If I have any tips for future weddings - bring bug spray. Events are mostly outside, at the base of a mountain... you want the bug spray. This event space very much matched everything that I would look for in planning a wedding. It gave me the freedom to do as I wanted creatively, but also assisted in providing structure to maintain the plan I had in place, or fill in some gaps that I was missing. I strongly recommend using the Corona Ranch as an event space and I hope that many groups will have wonderful parties here in the future.
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September 2022 by Geneva Wallis
My daughter got married here. It turns out pretty nice when decorated. I am sorry I forgot their names, but the people that run the place are very nice and helpful.Thanks for being part of helping make my daughter's wedding a wonderful, joyful, beautiful day!
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September 2022 by Delaney
Sam and her team were absolutely amazing and the venue was perfect for our wedding! Sam was extemely communicative and would always get back to me quickly if I had any questions or concerns leading up to the big day. Everyone was so kind and they truly went the extra mile to make our day super special! The venue is clean with a great set up including a beautiful grassy area for the ceremony, an outdoor patio, and an indoor dance floor, bar, and reception area. It has a rustic feel with beautiful desert views- everything we could have asked for. Thank you Sam and your staff for exceeding our expectations and truly making our wedding experience memorable, it was the best decision choosing Corona Ranch Tucson!
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September 2022 by Colin
Corona Ranch was a beautiful venue. Sam, was incredibly easy to work with, very flexible and helpful along the process. When the big day finally came, Sam and her team were 110% on top of everything. My wife and I were so relieved that through all the crazy-ness of a wedding, we had Sam and her team to rely on. Furthermore, the provided caterer, DJ, and bartender were incredible. As far as value goes, Corona Ranch was a GREAT value. It seemed that every "outdoor" (in terms of an outdoor ceremony) venue we found, were outrageous in price. However, for everything you get from a wedding at Corona Ranch, its a great value. In conclusion, the venue was absolutely beautiful and we could not have asked for a better evening. Bottom line, if you are looking for a beautiful wedding, look no further than Corona Ranch.
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July 2022 by LaBreal Young
We celebrated our wedding day at Corona Ranch and loved it. Sam (the event coordinator) was so easy to work with. She kindly and patiently answered all our questions via text or email. She was super flexible and guided us through the whole process. She was hands on and supportive the whole wedding day and was the reason I made it down the isle confidently. Planning a wedding can be stressful but working with Corona Ranch made it easier. We hired on their DJ (DJ Herm). He was an amazing and fun DJ that genuinely cares about what you and your guests want and kept the party going. Thank you, Corona Ranch, for making our day so beautiful and perfect! Would 10/10 recommend having your wedding at this quaint, beautiful venue that showcases the beauty of AZ as well.
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June 2022 by Sagrario Dyer
Amazing place for our long overdue family reunion. Several months of planning went into this event. I loved that Samantha was able to work with our committee with multiple opinions. Always available to answer questions and give suggestions. The night of the event was perfect and the staff was priceless. I loved that she was at the event in case of any questions or emergencies. Thank you for helping us make the night unforgettable.
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May 2022 by Sagrario Dyer
Having our family reunion at CRT was the best choice we made. Samantha is available for questions and suggestions. The venue is beautiful, the atmosphere is welcoming, and it was worth every penny. They went out of their way to keep us on track and smoothe. Not only a great place for a wedding, but any family event. Thank you CRT.
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May 2022 by Serena Campas
Samantha and her team at Corona Ranch are absolutely unmatched in the wedding venue game. From the day we scheduled a tour to the BIG day, Samantha was on top of everything. She answered all our questions, was consistently in contact with us, and went above and beyond to help us find a DJ when there was a scheduling conflict with ours. I cannot say enough good things about Corona Ranch. The venue is wildly affordable and absolutely stunning. Samantha makes everything run so smoothly, even small things like ensuring my husband and I had water on our sweetheart table all night. THANK YOU, Samantha, I’d give unlimited stars if I could!
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May 2022 by Emma Henning
We had our wedding at Corona Ranch Tucson, and it was truly the most incredible experience ever!! Sam, along with the rest of the team were absolutely amazing; from the moment we toured Corona Ranch we were warmly welcomed and able to talk through all the different options available to us for a wedding. My husband and I planned this wedding in only 3.5 months, with multiple last minute changes and decisions, and Corona Ranch handled all with the utmost understanding and flexibility.The multiple times I frantically met with, called, or emailed Sam in my state of wedding panic, I was received with a calming and encouraging demeanor, zero judgment for my unorganized and chaotic way of going about planning, and was able to talk through everything I was overwhelmed with. Sam gave us invaluable advice every step of the way, gave us the contact information of countless different vendors, and all in all was the most wonderful resource for us.When you are planning a wedding, everyone always tells you to “be prepared for something to go wrong the day of”. I was fully at peace with “something going wrong”, and the whole day of the wedding, just kept waiting to see if something was going to go wrong….thanks to the Corona Ranch team and their expert management and planning, “something going wrong” was never even a possibility! Tyler and I truly had the most perfect day ever, and we cannot stop talking about each and every aspect of our wonderful experience with Corona Ranch Tucson!I could not recommend Corona Ranch Tucson more, and will continue to shout from the rooftops to everyone about how wonderful this venue is. Thank you again to Sam & team for the most perfect wedding day we could have ever dreamed of!!!
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May 2022 by Kim Reyes
If there was 100 stars to give on google for a review I would do it. Samantha hands down was one of the BEST venue owner/coordinator I talked with and did business with. First off the venue is beautiful and very accurate representation of what Tucson is. So well kept for being a historic place and you get the best of both worlds with having your ceremony on a perfectly maintained grass lawn and then you party inside or outside underneath twinkling lights. This place can do it all and be anything you want it to be for your wedding. Samantha can help you with everything and anything. She is there to help you fulfill your dream wedding! I had no coordinator so I got things done with help from my family and Samantha. Also, she has connections with a photo booth company and several caters that just make it is so easy to put things together. I think the second most important thing that I can say on here is the communication between my self and Samantha was seamless. She was there for me and my husband 24/7 (except on Mondays everyone deserves a day off!) an questions or concerns or suggestions she was available over the phone, txt, email. I never went a day wondering when I would get a response back. It was so stress free. I could count on her 100%. I understand that picking a venue comes at a cost and its scary to trust someone when you think you might get taken advantage of but thats not the case with Corona Ranch. You get a beautiful rustic venue, amazing vendor options (including Dj's I personally went with DJ Thomas), scenic views for amazing pictures, and the best coordinator of all. I still don't have my wedding pictures back or else i would show all that you get with choosing Corona Ranch.Im a month late with writing this review but my wedding was March 12, 2022!
