Ranch Weddings!
Stasney's Cook Ranch has hosted many wonderful
weddings, rehearsal dinners and receptions. The large open patio
facing the valley and water below makes a grand outdoor cathedral. If the
weather becomes an issue, the Cook Shack can seat as many as 200
guests. If this is not large enough, additional tents can be added to
handle much larger groups (see photo below).
 The Royal Suite in the Headquarters is a beautiful
Victorian styled room for the bride to prepare for the wedding. A
white horse drawn carriage is also available to carry the newlyweds in grand
style to or from the reception (see photos below).
Newlyweds usually choose to spend the night in our
smallest cabin, Ft. Griffin, and head out the next day for their honeymoon. The
ranch currently sleeps 48 people. Many families choose to spend the entire weekend at the ranch having the
rehearsal dinner on Friday night in the Cook Shack and the wedding on
Saturday afternoon on the patio. The transition from the wedding
ceremony on the patio to the reception in the Cook Shack is very convenient.
 The
Whitney Theatre in town has been beautifully restored and also makes a very
nice venue for rehearsal dinners or receptions.
Our
in-house staff has years of experience in creating a warm welcoming
environment for your special event. A variety of delicious menus are
available. Our staff can prepare special desserts
and cakes or there are several local vendors that make excellent wedding
cakes. Our staff is also available to take digital or 35mm photographs
of your event. However, if the couple prefers professional photography
and videography, there are many local vendors from which the couple can
choose. For example, Tom Miller in Abilene took the above pictures and
the first one below and did an excellent job with the wedding album.
In regard to live music, there are a number of local musicians from which to to
choose. For recorded music, the ranch has an electric
piano and CD player.
Some audio/visual equipment is available for
presentations at the rehearsal dinner or reception.
If you are interested in planning a
wedding at the ranch, please click on "Special
Event Policy" and the "Facility Rental Agreement" below for more
information. If you have any questions, please call Debbe, our Event
Coordinator, at (888) 762-2999. Thanks!
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