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Looking for wedding dress inspiration and ideas? Over 25 dresses from REAL past brides at Pine River Ranch fresh on the blog! Check it out: http://goo.gl/ZnYK6W 

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Welcome to Kato and Tony's Winter Wedding at Pine River Ranch in Leavenworth, Washington. This beautiful February wedding had homemade shawls, a "john of honor" who made the stunning bouquets and homemade apple, rosemary cheesecake! For the full post please visit: http://prranchwedding.blogspot.com/2013/04/winter-wedding-snowfall-homemade-shawls.html

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As the clock struck midnight to ring in the New Year many of us were lucky enough to share a kiss with our loved ones. I was feeling inspired by the “midnight kiss” and decided to share a whole lot of smooches with our friends and families from our past wedding here at Pine River Ranch!  We are so blessed and thankful to have had such a wonderful 2012 and we wish you all the best in 2013. Spread the love!

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Gift Ideas for Mom and Dad

Stuck on gift ideas for parents? There's still time to purchase a Pine River Ranch Gift Certificate for the holidays! What Mom and Dad wouldn't love a romantic getaway for two? Jacuzzi Spas, River Rock Gas Fireplaces and breakfast delivered to their suite! Time to Pamper the Parents this holiday season! (Certificates are available in $25 denominations) http://tinyurl.com/coezano

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Cyber Monday Savings

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Cyber Monday Sale

Stay and Play Winter Specials 

Save 25% TODAY ONLY on Pine River Ranch Gift Certificates! A $195 value for only $146.25

A great gift for the holidays, or to keep yourself and surprise your partner with a romantic getaway.

Gift Certificates can be purchased online by clicking Here. *Please note, if you purchase a gift certificate online the 25% discount will be reflected when your card is charged, not during the online process. (Ex: If you would like to purchase a 1 night stay, choose the amount $195 and when the order is submitted to Pine River Ranch we will charge your card $146.25)*

Get 2 FREE Steven's Pass ski lift tickets, a sleigh ride for 2 or cross country ski rentals when you stay 3 consecutive weeknights this winter!

After a fun-filled day of playing in the snow, retreat back to your private cabin suite and relax in your Jacuzzi spa or unwind in front of the river rock gas fireplace. Make sure to order hand dipped chocolate covered strawberries to be delivered to your suite to add that special touch to your romantic getaway! 

If you have not been to Leavenworth during the winter months, reserve a date on your calendar now, you won't be sorry. "Consistently voted as one of the top Christmas towns in the country by the Travel Channel, Holiday Channel, newspapers,magazines, radio and television stations around the US and the world, there is nothing as heart felt as joining the thousands who flock to the park each weekend evening." -http://leavenworthchristmaslighting.com.

See what is happening this winter in Leavenworth: 

  Christmas Lighting Festival

Kick off the Holiday Season with Leavenworth's famous Christmas Lighting Festival. Join in the holiday spirit as millions of Christmas Lights light up the town at 5 pm sharp the first 3 weekends of December. It is truly a spectacular site to watch Leavenworth "Light Up!" 

Dates: Dec 1-2, Dec 8-9, Dec 15-16

  Leavenworth Theater: A Christmas Carol

Watch the Charles Dickens' classic play at the downtown FestHalle Theater and get into the holiday spirit. Shows last approximately 1 hr 15 min and do not interfere with the Christmas Lighting Festival. 

Show Dates: Dec 1, 7, 8, 14, 15 at 8 pm, Dec 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 at 1 pm.

For tickets call the Box Office: 509-548-2000

Bavarian IceFest

 A fun-filled weekend for the young at heart. Join in with hundreds of others for smooshing*, tug of war on the snow, wine tasting and Bavarian cuisine, snow sculpting, inner-tubing, snow shoeing, sledding and FUN! 

*Smooshing: A team of 4 tied to 8 foot skis racing tandem style down Front street.

Dates: January 18-19

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Last week for our troops to Save 25% on their 2 night or longer stay at Pine River Ranch. Valid November 2012. http://www.prranch.com/specials.html

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Get away from the rain Seattle and come visit us in sunny Leavenworth! Lots of great activities going on this weekend. Wine walks, Bike & Brew + more!

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9 Questions to Ask Your Wedding Venue

For many brides and grooms the venue is the first thing they select for their wedding and can be quite the daunting task. We don't do things the same way as many wedding venues because this is your big day and you shouldn't be forced to use our caterers, pay our food and drink minimums and have a pre-packaged wedding just like everyone else if that's not what you want. If you want everything taken care of for you, we can make that happen for you as well with our fantastic local vendors we love to work with.  Here at Pine River Ranch, your wedding is all about you and what you want!

 Question #1: What comes with my rental fee?  Many venues have a site fee, then tack on the extra expenses of tables, chairs, linens, food and drinks. At Pine River Ranch, your wedding rental fee comes with all your necessary amenities from tables and chairs to linens and flatware.

Outside wedding venue, beautifully landscaped with rustic log arbor (Weddings can be moved inside in case of bad, or questionable weather, or if you choose to have an indoor wedding)

Indoor reception in Historic 1944 Dairy Barn With Dance Floor.

Beautiful photo opportunities (Nason Creek, meadows, mountains, historical barn, old farm house, small lake with waterfall)

2 changing suites for the wedding party with full length mirrors and sinks

Free Attended Parking for 100+ cars.

Up to 20 round dinner tables (8 - 10 guests per table)

All Linens (Including Table Cloths and Cloth Napkins)

300 white wooden chairs for the wedding ceremony and reception

Tables (Coffee, DJ, bridal gift & buffet table)

Flatware (spoons, dinner forks, salad forks & knives)

Stemware (water, wine & champagne glasses)

Plates (Dinner, salad, roll & cake plates)

Coffee pot & mugs

Salt and pepper shakers

Complete Setup, take down, and clean up

2 table bussers

Coolers for beverages

Question #2: Do you have a food and drink minimum? No! Not everyone has the same vision for their wedding day, so we don't want to force you to use our caterers or drink our drinks and pay the expensive costs often times associated with in-house catering and bartending! We have had every kind of food imaginable at Pine River Ranch and we love to see people eat exactly what they love. You bring in your own food whether it is professionally catered or cooked by your friends and family. We have had everything from BBQ'd food like hamburgers and hot dogs and Pizzas cooked in wood fire grills to decadently cooked 5 course meals. As for drinks, you can provide your own as well saving you an exorbitant amount of money on your big day!

Question #3: Does the caterer include equipment or do you have to rent it? That is a question for your caterer. We have commercial kitchen sinks, and prep tables as well as a full size walk in cooler, but we don't have the cooking equipment. If you want the cooking to be done by your friends or family, they will need to bring their own barbeques, grills etc. as well as serving and chafing dishes. Most professional caterers will provide that equipment. Question #4: How do you charge for service people? We do not have any additional fees or charges, the only cost is the rental fee of the venue (and that comes with all of the above amenities). Some wedding venues charge a percentage of the overall fee and others have a separate service fee that can really add up!

Question #5: Do you have any additional fees? We do not have any of those hidden fees like a cake cutting fee, corking fee, or any of those other hidden costs.

Question #6: How many hours do I have the facility and personnel. That depends on if you choose a 1 day or 2 day wedding package. With our 1 day wedding package you have the venue from 3 pm the day of your wedding until 11 am the next morning. With a 2 day wedding package the grounds are yours from 3 pm the day before your wedding until 11 am the morning after your wedding (example: Friday at 3 pm until Sunday at 11 am). With either package, your guests have to leave the barn by 10 pm and any guests not staying in the suites have to be off the grounds by 11 pm.

Question #7: Do you have decorations I can use? We can show you some of the items during your wedding tour that previous weddings have left that you are more than welcome to use! We also have thousands of fairy lights that are already hung in the barn.

Question #8: What other events are taking place at the location and how do you have it scheduled? None! You will have exclusive use of the entire 22 acres during your 1 or 2 day weddings! You don't have to worry about running into other wedding party guests or confusing your guests about going to the wrong ceremony location!

Question #9: Is there plenty of on-site parking and is there a fee? There is plenty of parking and no fee! Our attendant will help direct parking for over 100 cars so you don't have to worry about delegating that job to one of your guests!

Asking these nine questions before booking your wedding reception venue is sure to help you find a space that suites your style! Have any more questions for us to answer? Just leave a comment and let us know, or visit our FAQs Wedding Page!

And because everything is better with a picture, enjoy!