Destination Wedding Venue Bend Oregon

We had our wedding here in June and I cannot tell you how happy we are with how it turned out. Lynne was amazing to work with. My family was a little crazy, but they were so nice and accommodating for us! It was the wedding of our dreams. If you're thinking about having your wedding here, DO IT. You won't regret it.

We had a wonderful stay at Sunriver. Our son's wedding was spectacular. The accommodations were wonderful. Your staff was very attentive and the food was great. I would definitely recommend Sunriver for an event of this magnitude. Your shuttle service was awesome. We were able to get to and from all of our wedding events in a very timely manner. Thank you for helping to make Matt and Grace's wedding a very memorable day.

My daughter and her fiance chose Sunriver pre-pandemic because of the beautiful Great Hall and the excellent reviews of the food. We contracted for a November 2020 wedding. Over the following year, Lynne Cahill and the staff at Sunriver worked with us, guided us, supported us, contemplated with us, commiserated with us, and shared our journey through the unknown to the ultimate rescheduled wedding on March 13, 2021. Although we couldn't have known what was to come, I am profoundly grateful that we chose Sunriver as our venue. My daughter and I always felt that Lynne and the staff were working with us as a team and had our backs. They were adaptable, responsive, creative, level-headed, and up-to-date on current COVID regulations and trends. As our family struggled through the year, our constant mantra was "Thank goodness we're working with Sunriver!" The well-considered and implemented safety protocols meant that our limited number of guests felt secure at the venue and on site -- while the confident, and positive attitude of the staff created a relaxed atmosphere. Structural elements and protocols required for safety are stylishly implemented, minimizing any sense of compromise or oppression. The result was that my daughter managed to have the "wedding of her dreams", despite all of the alterations and adjustments! The guests raved about the food, complimented the smooth flow and seamless organization of the evening, and reported having a fantastic time! To be able to maintain excellence during a year such as this last one is an impressive accomplishment. We will be forever grateful for our choice and to Lynne and the staff for helping to create such a fantastic experience and memory for my daughter, her groom, and our family and friends.

I couldn’t be more glad that we had our wedding at Sunriver Resort. Lynne helped us deal with the uncertainty and constant change that came with planning a wedding during a pandemic. I could tell she genuinely cared about our wedding and was dedicated to making sure it was wonderful. When the day came, the venue was gorgeous, the food was amazing (everyone raved about it), and everything was done safely and smoothly. They are so on top of safety protocols that we didn’t have to worry about anything, but at the same time none of the safety measures took away from the experience of our wedding. The staff were all friendly and professional and everything went wonderfully. I can’t recommend them enough!

"Our wedding was perfect. The venue was unbelievable, the food and drinks were raved about by all guests, and every member of the Sunriver team that contributed to our day, was so kind, hardworking and patient with us. We cannot recommend Sunriver Resort enough. In very weird times, they gave us the best, most beautiful day we could have ever imagined. We are so thankful and will look back on pictures and videos of our day at Sunriver with so much love".

"It was the best day ever of my life!!! The service was amazing, and all staff members are polite. Lynne helped me so much with the coordination of the event, and understanding how everything works. They are very organized and professional. The best thing is, that Lynne and the staff members will help you feel less stressed on your big day. In the middle of these difficult times, the wedding flowed naturally. This is an amazing place to create memories that will last for ever! My extended family, my family and I are very happy with how everything worked out. We appreciate that we were able to celebrate the wedding this year. Thank you!"

"Wow!! We got married in Sunriver on 9.26.20. Best decision ever! The venue was beautiful. We got married on the outside lawn and had our reception inside the Great Hall. It was drop dead beautiful. Since our original wedding was canceled (thanks Covid) we had a micro wedding with just family and it was the best day ever. The staff was unbelievably helpful and nice. Wendy our coordinator was out of this world helpful. Due to smoke I had another panic and she assured me we would have a great backup plan I was comfortable with. She texted me day of saying the sweetest message and it was just such a joy to work with her. Helpful, knowledgeable, you name it, she was it! I had the best day ever at the Sunriver Great Hall and I would 12/10 recommend this venue to anyone!! Thank you Sunriver Resort staff!!"

"Working with Sunriver during a pandemic was a breeze! Lynne was great with all of my questions and concerns with how to handle a wedding during a pandemic, whether that be new restrictions from the governor or lifting restrictions! We all felt very safe with the staff, they allowed us to set up table decor the day before so that we could enjoy the process the day of. It was an amazing location and extremely beautiful, I could not recommend them more! It definitely exceeded my expectations & my husband and I had the absolute best wedding day, thank you!"

"Sunriver and Wendy specifically will be apart of our memories forever. We planned our wedding day and had everything booked before Covid-19 hit. With so much uncertainty, Sunriver did everything to keep us informed. We continued with our wedding as planned and Wendy went above and beyond to bring what could have been a Covid-19 stressful wedding and made it into one of the most magical days ever! Our family and friends saw what a beautiful and organized day they created for us, brought to life. Sunriver and Wendy Collins made our day even more perfect than we planned."

"Having a wedding during a pandemic might sound a little bit crazy, and it actually might be! But, Lynne and her staff at Sunriver Resort helped my wife & I have the absolute most perfect wedding day in August 2020. We are very organized and detail oriented people, and Lynne met all of our needs. She communicated with us when we needed, and she was on top of every little detail to make our day perfect. The location is unbeatable, the backdrops are gorgeous, and the staff is all so friendly. We got rave reviews from our guests about the food! Everyone loved the food and the portions were huge! The venue works very well with local vendors. They all tend to know each other well and work in unison. We would 1000% recommend being married at Sunriver Resort, and working directly with Lynne was such a joy!"

"Working with Sunriver, specifically Lynne and Wendy, was the BEST experience! My daughter's COVID wedding planning was filled with a roller coaster of emotions. Sunriver staff were the one constant of calmness and flexibility during the whole thing. Sunriver helped us plan many different wedding scenarios. Each time we had to go back to the drawing board to revamp plans due to new restrictions/ lightened restrictions etc, Sunriver was eager to help, were super flexible and so amazing to work with. Sunriver will treat you like family! We were beyond pleased with EVERY detail being attended to, little surprises here and there, the joyful attitudes of all staff involved and the overall flexibility and teamwork attitude displayed to pull off an amazing pandemic wedding. Don't look any further for a venue!"

"Lynne and her team at the SR Lodge were fantastic and helped us navigate having a SAFE outdoor wedding during COVID-19. Sunriver truly went above and beyond to make us and our guests feel comfortable during these unprecedented times - taking special seating requests from guests, helping us with custom seating charts to ensure safety during the ceremony and meal service, etc. Lynne personally went above and beyond to help with last minute details, was a tremendous help on the big day, and went out of her way to make sure the wedding came together beautifully. The rest of her team and the servers on the night of our wedding were also incredibly kind and helpful."

"Getting married in the middle of a pandemic seems crazy. In fact, there were many people who told my now husband and I that we should just postpone our wedding or would bet that our wedding would get cancelled altogether. One of our biggest supporters for seeing our day through was the staff at Sunriver Resort. Being a bride in a pandemic is scary but my wedding was still beautiful and everything I would have hoped -- pandemic or not. This happened because of the classic beauty of the venue but also the incredible staff."

"Kelly Shook was amazing. She reduced any stress I had and answered all my emails quickly. The serving staff were very professional and accommodating."

"Kelly Shook delivered a 5 star experience for us as our wedding event planner. Her attention to detail and professionalism exceeded our expectations at every turn, (and we have high expectations!) Executive Chef Bradley was truly top notch and delivered on every detail of our dinner with flying colors. We received many compliments on the food from our guests and everyone was wowed. He even cut our wedding cakes which made us feel over the top special."

"Perfect Wedding. Sunriver blew us away with the most perfect wedding! The Great Hall and surrounding areas are so beautiful. Lynne and her team were very flexible and helped us plan and change details to match our needs. Day-of, everything went flawlessly and everyone was so kind and helpful. Food was fantastic and all our guests keep raving about the day! We would absolutely recommend Sunriver to anyone!"

"I will absolutely recommend Sunriver Resort to family, friends and coworkers! Kelly Shook hands down needs a raise! She was the most amazing person to work with. When we were stressed and going through the motions of planning, she was calm and had everything under control. She helped make our vision become reality. Thank you Kelly!"

"Kelly Shook is amazing! She was so great to work with throughout this whole experience and she has a great positive attitude. In the beginning, Sheila Shelton was also very nice and helpful. Also, the banquet staff were so professional, sweet, and dressed professionally. Well we also loved our bartender, she was awesome! We just loved everybody!"

"Working with the event department of Sunriver was one of the most positive experiences I have had while dealing with the stress of planning my wedding! Shelia with Sunriver is absolutely amazing and one of the most patient and caring individuals I worked with! She always made me feel important, that my ideas mattered, and never like just a client. I am so truly impressed and would recommend to anyone looking to host or plan any event, especially a wedding to check out Sunriver Resort!"

"Alli and Kelly were incredibly helpful from the very beginning of the planning, every step of the way and all the way to the end. Brianna went far beyond the norm and when the girl who was to to my daughter's hair and makeup called in sick, she was on the phone til late into the night, the night before the wedding, to help solve the problem (some things are just out of your hands). So appreciated all her efforts and attention. Katarina, who did my, and my daughter's hair and makeup, was amazing!!!! She really listened to what we wanted. Our hair and makeup were absolutely perfect. She also jumped in last minute to do my daughter, after the scheduled girl cancelled, so she truly saved the day. We were super grateful."

"Alli Yorke was so helpful throughout the process! She even helped me plan last minute things before the wedding. She was so easy to contact and communicate with. She is amazing at her job. Thank you Alli!"

"Alli Yorke and her team in the Great Hall were terrific! The AV team was great! The chefs were excellent! The marina staff and bike barn staff worked well for us."

"Alli Yorke and Kelly Shook made our wedding weekend a HUGE success. We were constantly emailing with questions and changes and they handled everything like professionals. We had an amazing tasting experience with Chef. We were offered a number of new menu options that were to be added to menus later in the year. The custom pazookie station was a huge hit and was exactly what we envisioned!"

"Alli Yorke, Shelia Shelton and Kelly Shook were amazing to work with!"

"Wedding Exceptionalism - A Weekend to Remember, There is nothing better than having a wedding celebration that exceeds your expectations. We just experienced this at Sunriver Resort this summer. Hosting a destination wedding for 250 people could be stressful, but it wasn't. In fact, with the outstanding setting of the Historic Great Hall and Mt Bachelor lawn, the exceptional service of the entire Sunriver staff, and a great group of family and friends, it wildly exceeded our expectations. No detail was overlooked and the friendly and accommodating staff took care of everything. When I asked my daughter during the father of the bride dance how it went, her response was "perfect". Can't get better than that. Thanks Sunriver for a weekend to remember - forever."

"Our wedding was fantastic. Everyone is still raving and we really have you to thank for it, it was such an amazing day and it's been a pleasure working with you!!"

"Annie, my goodness first I want to say... I can't begin to thank you enough for all of your incredible hard work during this entire process. I can't rave about you enough. From working with our budget and making so many changes for us, accommodations for us, to all your hard work on the day of. Hands down you are just a Godsend. The staff was wonderful as well. Felt as though they went over and beyond for us. Everything was seamless and just simply perfect. I've been shooting weddings for over six years at Sunriver and I can honestly say that you are one of the best I have had the opportunity to work with. Not just as a vendor but as a customer as well. From the bottom of my heart thank you! The day could NOT Have been more perfect and every single way and there is not one thing we would of changed or done differently."

"...Sunriver was wonderful every step of the way! They made it a one-of-a-kind experience!"

"We have the highest praise for the way we were accommodated by Sunriver. We were already sold on the setting, the marvelous Great Hall and the other amenities... but, WOW, were we ever pleased by the staff and how they pulled out all the stops at our daughter's wedding. Our guests came from all over the world and there is doubt they will return to Sunriver in the future. Sunriver was a big hit. Thank you, thank you!"

"I can't say enough about how great Sunriver was to work with. From out initial meeting to settling our bill on our last day at Sunriver - they were professional, knowledgeable, and on top of every detail. The service provided by the staff was top notch!!!!! Thank you for accommodating our small group and making our ceremony and reception the beautiful and special day that we were hoping for. Everything about Sunriver is first class and we will definitely be back!"

"To all Sunriver Resort Staff - Thank you so very much for all the amazing support you all showed us on our wedding day. Absolutely everything was more perfect than we ever imagined - our suite in the resort, all the wedding staff, the culinary staff and for making our experience as easy, beautiful and memorable as it was many compliments from all our guests too!!"

"Thank you for all your help on our big day! The wedding was perfect and the Great Hall was beautiful!"

"...we had a wonderful time and everything went more smoothly than we could have hoped. I think a real benefit of your location is that the vendors you choose for the preferred list know your location like the back of their hand. They have all worked Sunriver weddings a number of times and often worked with each other which made our event run smoothly."

"I just wanted to say that you all were amazing and were such a help at our wedding!!! It was more wonderful than I could have ever imagined, and it went so smoothly... Sunriver really made everything come together and made it very simple. We're glad it's over, but it sure was a wonderful day with all our friends and family! Thanks again!!"

"Highest praise for you and everyone at the resort! We had the best time and felt so taken care of!! The staff was wonderful and took care of all our needs, the room looked beautiful and the food, drink and DESSERTS were awesome. We will be back, and I will tell everyone I know how great you ALL are! I know LOTS of people, so be sure they will be coming your way!"