Younger Ranch

Younger Ranch does not have a liquor license. To help manage the liquor coming on and off the premises, we do require that you use Peak Beverage or First Class Libations as your liquor vendor, and that all the alcohol be served by a TIPS trained bartender provided by the company.

Yes, we know how popular “Home Brewing” is these days. The bar companies can certainly feature a product of your making at your wedding.

Yes, but you are still responsible for host liquor on your liability policy for your event.

We will provide a generator for sound equipment that your DJ or you the client provides. Check with your DJ to make sure our generator is powerful enough and compatible with his equipment , we have never had an issue.

12 consecutive hours of venue use, ceremony site, benches at ceremony site, bridal barn, hay barn for cocktail time, fire pit, wine barrels, tables and chairs for up to 165 guests, groom teepee. 1 hour rehearsal, 1 hour set-up, 1 hour clean -up, large parking areas & bathrooms.

We have very simple and straightforward pricing. In addition to the cost of the venue fee, we require a $800 damage deposit which is due 30 days prior to your event. This damage deposit is 100% refundable, if no damage or excessive cleaning above the normal wear and tear occurs. We do not have additional service fees, or per person fees. We do charge for patio heater rental upon request.

No. Food and beverage are an additional cost. For food and beverage cost estimates, please contact one of our required food and beverage caterers.

Yes. However, no open flames are allowed. Candles can be used as long as they fall within these guidelines; flameless candles and/or dripless candles that are contained in a glass are all acceptable. These include votive cups, hurricane lamps, lanterns & floating candles.

No. Due to the high fire danger in our area.

Yes, Only white or ivory “real” rose petals are allowed to be dropped outside.

Yes as long as it is hung by wire, string, zip ties, no nails or staples or screws.

No. Due to Liability, you or your vendor must provide your own ladder.

Yes. 40X60 for reception barn, Pole Barn – cocktail area 34 X 38, Ceremony Arch 10ft tall 12 ft wide.

Yes. We have some configurations made out to assist you on this, just ask for a copy or have us email them to you. Your professional coordinator will help you in your tables diagrams.

Event insurance is required by many ceremony and reception sites. Younger Ranch has put this policy into place, to help protect our clients in the event they are held liable for property damage or bodily injury, as well for alcohol-related accidents.

We require $1 million general aggregate and $1 million per occurrence. In addition, if any alcohol will or may be served at your event you must have host liquor coverage.

This is a very simple process. We recommend going through one of two companies. It’s easy-fill out the short application, pay the required amount (typically the cost is $100 or $175 for the added host liquor liability), email Younger Ranch a copy of the certificate of liability, and you are done. The whole process takes about 10 minutes. Wedsafe Eventsured https://www.eventsured.com/partnership/younger-ranch-weddings-events/

Yes, a final walk-through is required, and essential for creating a seamless event. Walk-throughs should be scheduled with your caterer, wedding planner, and a Younger Ranch representative only. If you have other vendors you feel necessary to meet with, please schedule them after the initial walk-through with your caterer, planner and Younger Ranch representative. Walk-Throughs should be scheduled no less than 14 days, no more than 30 days prior to our event. To schedule your walk-through, first contact your Younger Ranch rep to learn of available dates and times, and then coordinate those times with your caterer and wedding planner.

A walk-through usually takes an hour. At the walk-through you will need to provide Younger Ranch with the following Information. Your coordinator will be responsible for your room diagram and event timeline, list of vendors with their contact information. 1. Room Diagram(s) 2. Event Timeline 3. Certificate of Insurance 4. List of Vendors with Contact information

Yes. We love dogs! A ranch can be a dangerous place for small pets. We need to make sure your dog stays safe and that Younger Ranch’s cattle are not put at risk, as some dogs love to chase cows as it could be their instinct. If you agree to keep your dog on a leash, clean-up their messes, and supervise them for the duration of the event, we will allow your dog to be a part of your wedding day.

Yes you can! Remember to bring and provide your own utensils, plates, glasses, bottle openers, ect.

All rehearsals are held the day before the wedding from 9 am – 10 am, or 9:30 - 10:30 am, unless special circumstances are available. If there is not an event the day before your wedding then you can schedule your rehearsal with your planner at a time that works best for.

No. All rentals are ordered by you or planner through our required rental vendor vendor, Event Rents or Colorado Party Rental If you have your own items such as tableware, linens, decor etc, that is allowed.

We believe in providing you freedom and flexibility in your planning. The List of Vendors required are for; Food – select from our list Alcohol- Peak Beverage or First Class Libations Rentals – Event Rents or Colorado Party Rentals Planner- select from our list All other vendors, such as Florists, DJ’s, photographers are your choice.

Yes. We are here to assist you throughout the entire planning process. We will be happy to “customize” a vendor list for you based on your own personal needs. We will do our best to match vendors to you based on similar personality, style and budget needs.

This is a joint effort between Younger Ranch’s one staff member working your event, your caterer, and wedding planner. We do not want you lifting a finger on your wedding day. Leave the set-up and clean-up to all of us!

On occasions items can be dropped off the day of your rehearsal if we do not have a wedding that day. All set-up including deliveries are to be completed within your 12 block of time. The pick up linens or rental items usually get picked up the next morning.

No. All items must be picked-up within your 12 hour block of time.

You get the venue for 12 hours. This includes set-up and clean-up.

You get the property for any 12 hours you would like. We kindly ask that weddings conclude by 10 or 11PM.

3 -4 hours for set-up, 1 hour for the ceremony, 1 hour for cocktails, 4-5 hours for the reception. 1 hour to tear down.

We recommend having your guests arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled ceremony time. This will allow your guests time to park, and find their way to the ceremony site.

The moment your block of time begins, you and your vendors may have access to the property, no earlier.

Yes. We understand how exciting planning a wedding can be. However, please remember that Younger Ranch is a privately owned property, and drop- in visits are not allowed. To visit, please request what day and time you would like to come by and we will do our best to accommodate that request.

I want an outdoor ceremony, but I am worried about the weather. Do you have a contingency plan for inclement weather?

Yes, But we only require a coordinator to be involved 30 days before your event. Although You are welcome to plan your entire event on your own. However, on your wedding day, we require that you have a planner from our list to perform very important tasks.

Yes. Younger Ranch will provide a Property Manager to be on site for your entire 12 hour block. Our Property Manager will work directly with your planner to ensure a seamless event. Property manager takes care of any bathroom restocking and cleaning throughout the event. Also acts as a concierge to family and guests.