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Shasta Weddings
Category: Event Planning & Services Wedding Planning Wedding Planning [Edit]
1 Pinecone LnRedding, CA 96001
Serving Redding and surrounding area
(530) 235-2222
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 9 am - 7 pm
15 reviews for Shasta Weddings
15 reviews in English
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Review from Maureen B.
Eugene, OR
2/9/2012
Hello, just wondering if anyone can help me out there. I am getting married in Sept. and have been trying to get ahold of Shasta Weddings (Beth and John) for about a month now. We love this place and would like to get married there; my question is... Are they just this hard to get ahold of? I have emailed and called many times. I did start to exchange emails with Beth and then nothing. I am starting to wonder if they are okay. Any suggestions? Thank you!
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Review from Amy S.
Patterson, CA
11/22/2010
Do not recommend. The owner has/had my email link listed on her site as a "socially misfit bride" I would not mind being contacted by someone thinking about using these people and place for one of the most important days in life. It would be wonderful to warn of the dangers.
Lets just say, one of my friends to this day still has an allergic skin reaction he picked up in one of the beds. I was told to bring the ice and the wine glasses.. I was also told the pastry chef would make my cake the day before..hahah the cake was made a week before and was frozen when we cut into it...It was left out all night and Beth asked me if I wanted to take it...What a joke. The whole experience was an expensive joke. -
Review from Jodie R.
Sacramento, CA
8/14/2010
I did not have my wedding there, but had an awful experience with the owner, John.
After visiting the site and meeting with both Beth and John we were totally excited to have found our wedding venue. The next day I emailed them about a discrepancy in pricing...the file folder John gave us in person contained a higher price for guest lodging than I had already seen. I assumed prices increased for 2011 but I thought it wouldn't hurt to ask if they would still honor the current pricing. That's when things got weird.
I made the mistake of saying I saw the lower prices on their website (I later realized they were on a 2010 PDF attachment Beth emailed me awhile back). Apparently, John couldn't get past this small detail and got super-defensive about his website. For some reason he thought I was accusing him of false advertising and, in my opinion, totally over-reacted. He thought this wasn't the start of a "trusting relationship", and dismissed us abruptly by wishing us good luck in the future.
I apologized for putting him on the defense and tried to explain that it wasn't my intention. I never felt we were being mislead by them in any way. I asked him to please think things over and re-read my initial email. He said he didn't think his feelings would change.
In the end, I'm happy this happened before booking the site. After much reflection, there is no way we would want to enter into a contract with such an unreasonable person. He sure does seem nice and laid-back, but obviously has some issues. -
Review from rona p.
Fortuna, CA
Updated - 10/4/2011
If your thinking about having your wedding here you need to read this:
Beth and John hurt my daughter and caused so much stress and anxiety to my daughter, her husband, his mother, her father and me just before the wedding, it is unfathomable that someone in the wedding business would do this to anyone.
Shasta Wedding made it impossible for my daughter to have her wedding at their venue. We booked Shasta Weddings 11 months in advance, paid their unrealistic $5000+ deposit, worked out all the details, then 3 months prior to her wedding they made it impossible for us to trust that they would not cause trouble and ruin the wedding. We tried to work it out for a month and a half but they were unreasonable and instead of working on it hired a attorney and went on a long vacation. They had a wedding on my Daughter's Wedding Day, don't know if this was planned in advance or why they were so unreasonable but it is a fact. They had it booked very quickly, very suspicious. They have not refunded our deposit so they were paid twice for the same day. Not a bad take for a weekend. They are VERY MONEY HUNGRY, though they come across as down to earth owners, they are nothing like that at all after you pay them your deposit.
They are unreasonable, old, always have to have things their way even if its not in the contract, things not stated in the contract were always whatever they said, we did not agree to use their catering though three months prior to the wedding they insisted on us using them as the caterer. They were over 3 times more expensive than any other caterer around, even having a caterer drive 2 hours to get there. The caterer we had hired had 5 appetizers, 3 main dishes: chicken, meat, cheese ravioli's (vege), salads, rolls. and were $18-$25 a plate according to which main dishes. We had 2 food tastings, tried many samples.
Still very angry about them changing our plans, not talking to us, doing everything via email, then hiring an attorney and leaving without even talking to us and then not returning our money. It was a lot of work setting up a new venue. Lots of stress, pain, and anxiety.
All you people who aren't involved in a wedding event haven't an opinion that really matter and are probably friends.
What hurtful people they can be.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/9/2011
Has anyone else had trouble with this venue? Beth and John are going back on their verbal agreement… Read more »
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Review from Jerilee H.
Oakland, CA
9/14/2009 3 photos
We had our wedding here July 4, 2009. It was honestly the best day of our lives. And every guest we talked to said it was the best/funnest wedding they had ever been to.
First, the setting is breathtaking: gorgeous green pine tree forest surrounding the wedding ceremony site, mountains in the background, perfect weather (mid-80s all day, and no wind) and the beautiful wedding village, Pinegri-La. Pinegri-La has 5 cabins that can sleep from 6 to 12 people, depending on the cabin, as well as a camping area. We had 50 guests stay onsite in cabins and camp. The rest of our guests, stayed at the Dunsmuir Lodge and Railroad Park, which are about a half hour away.
We came up Thursday night and spent the weekend with our friends and family. Everyone had a great time walking to nearby swimming holes and alpine lakes. At night, we would barbecue and roast S'mores and talk into the late hours over the campfire.
We had our rehearsal dinner/bbq Friday night, and Beth and John pulled if off without a hitch. The food was great, and the setting was perfect.
On the wedding day, guests went for hikes while my bridesmaids and I got ready in Pinegri-La's bridal dressing room (very cute room with comfy couches and mirrors). The ceremony was beautiful! I can't say enough about how beautiful this ceremony site is--the most beautiful wedding site I've ever seen -- and I'm not just saying that cause it was my wedding. For the dinner, the food was perfect -- very delicious and on time and fresh and hot! Beth and John (the owners) and their staff do a wonderful job. We had about 140 guests, and they handled it perfectly. They also had someone in the nearby town make the cake, and it was delicious and beautiful too. Then we danced until we wanted (no curfew!) All our guests -- old and young alike -- said it was the funnest wedding they had ever been to.
The only downside to this location is that it is a half-hour drive up a winding mountain roud. But, it is paved all the way, and no one seemed to complain about it.
All in all, it was the best day of our lives, and we were very sad when it was all over....Comment from Beth B. of Shasta Weddings 9/14/2009
Thank you so much Jerilee. It was a great time had by all,… More » -
Review from Angela H.
San Jose, CA
9/7/2009
Trinity Mountain Resorts is idyllic. I just hosted my stepdaughter's wedding there (August 22, 2009). My husband and I visited the venue months ahead of time to see if the bride and groom would like it. We were happy to find that the website depicted the place as expected. After a warm welcome, we toured the grounds, sampled the food and enjoyed the fresh mountain air. Since our daughter and son-in-law love camping and the outdoors, we knew they would love the place.
Once the wedding time had come, we arrived Thursday afternoon at the 3:30pm check-in time. As with all places, there are always little things that could be better, such as a beautiful entrance sign. Little things like that are easily forgotten since there are so many things to love about the place.
The scenery is majestic. All of our international and local guests were in awe of the natural beauty of the evergreen trees, mountains and natural swimming holes. There are even swimming holes small enough for young children and a separate section deep enough for the twenty-something crowd to enjoy themselves without the squeals of children. Many of the attendees were reminded of the camps they visited as part of their family traditions. Even the eighty-something crowd loved the flowers everywhere which attracted hummingbirds.
The cabins are reminiscent of rustic cabins in the Swiss Alps. They are as expected, quaint and rustic. The children above age four loved the loft space beds. Some of the upstairs beds are attic space bedrooms, so it's important to plan accordingly. You wouldn't want grandma to climb the attic ladder. We placed the twenty-something couples and kids over age four with ease.
We never felt short of things to do. In addition to the multiple swimming holes, there are hiking and biking trails, horseshoes and nearby national parks.
The menu is straightforward home cooking. Initially, we were nervous about having the on-premise food because the bride is a cook and some of the guests are chefs. Thankfully, the food was well-prepared and perfectly timed, even with our flexible schedule. One of the chef guests even commented on how moist the chicken was.
The best part of the whole trip was working with the owners, Beth and John. Beth's warmth, professionalism, preparedness, timing and unlimited patience helped bring me a great deal of peace in the midst of divorced families seeing each other for the first time in years. Beth had great relationships with the vendors, took initiative to solve problems and even lit the centerpieces when I forgot to designate someone to do it from our group. I would like to have Beth by my side for any event. Her husband, John, was yet another helpful hand and warm smile when needed.
Now that the honeymooners are home, the new couple has told me that they really loved the venue and couldn't have asked for anything better.Comment from Beth B. of Shasta Weddings 9/15/2009
Hi Angela. You deserve the spotlight and bow on this one.… More » -
Review from Donna Y.
Novato, CA
2/15/2011
I have seen Shasta Weddings in action from many perspectives...mother of a bride, mother of an employee, observer of weddings, and friend of the owners. In every respect, I give this business, the employees, the owners, and the location the highest reviews possible.
My experience with Shasta Weddings and the owners, Beth and John, started when I drove my daughter up to the resort for an interview so she might work with them for the summer. I was nervous; my daughter was relatively young and inexperienced in work and life. I wasn't sure I was ready to hand her over to other people for an entire summer. By the end of the afternoon, as my daughter and I were leaving the resort, I was excited. What a fantastic place to be able to work! What warm, friendly people to have as bosses.
My daughter ended up working for Beth and John for five summers. She did not return for the money but for the love of the setting, the guests, and the owners, Beth and John. Once or twice each summer, I would make my way up to visit my daughter. As I sat back and observed the weddings taking place, I couldn't help but marvel about the magical place and the beautiful, memorable weddings I was witnessing from afar.
When another daughter announced her engagement, naturally my first question was, "Where do you want to get married?" I was so please that she and her fiance chose to get married at this resort! Her wedding was nothing short of amazing. The barbecue the night before the wedding, the wedding itself, the reception, and the breakfast the morning after were all more than any of us could have hoped for. The guests were well taken care of and had an amazing time. We had guests ranging in age from pre-teens to octogenarians. My friends still refer to this wedding weekend as the best wedding they have ever been to.
Over the years, Beth and John have become like second parents to our daughter and I willingly and happily share her with them. I have come to consider Beth and John great friends as well, and I never pass up the opportunity to drop in and visit when I travel up north.
It saddens me that there have been some negative reviews about Shasta Weddings. All brides and grooms have the opportunity to visit the site, tour the cabins, select the menu, and plan their receptions. As with any business, occasionally things go wrong or employees turn out not to be a great fit and have to be let go. Overall, though, couples who decide to marry at the resort know what to expect ,and Beth and John deliver! It's a fantastic place! And an extra special bonus...the wedding photos are breathtaking! How could they not be in that setting? -
Review from Christian M.
San Francisco, CA
8/10/2008
Attended a fantastic wedding here from late afternoon to 11pm. The ceremony had a view of the mountians and trees which was perfect for the couple. There is a lot of personality in the houses which Joe and Beth (proprietors) served the dinner. And the decorations were tasteful - lanterns spread around the trees and wood carvings of the wedding couple's love story.
The walkway leading up to the cermony was perfect for pictures and the placement of the bar area and tables were great. The only thing was that the location was high in the mountains and easy to get lost. Luckily our organized wedding party made it as seamless as possible.
The food was perfectly prepared and tasted great!!! We had lasagna, tri-tip, potatoe's, sauteed cucumber and salad all prepared by the venue. Highly recommend! -
Review from Jill W.
Sacramento, CA
8/13/2010 4 photos
So excited to see Shasta Weddings on Yelp! It was June of 2007 and an amazing summer weekend! Three picturesque days in the mountains surrounded by adorable cabins, perfect weather, wild flowers, and pine trees. Hiking during the day and celebrating all night long. Friends and family have not stopped talking about this location. Beth, John, and the entire staff catered to our every need. The price is just right and cheaper than most five hour gigs here in California. My husband and I enjoyed every minute and have memories to last a lifetime. I can't think of a better place for couples to celebrate their love.
Comment from Beth B. of Shasta Weddings 8/31/2010
Wow... nice surprise to hear from you. I hope you and Thomas… More » -
Review from juanita b.
Tracy, CA
8/18/2010 1 photo
Hands Down, Best Wedding Site EVER! We got married here back in 2005, and I still remember like it was yesterday. Beth and John were absolutely FANTASTIC. From the welcoming BBQ the first night, to the most awesome BREATHTAKING surroundings you could ask for, and unforgettable night of dancing, bonfires, and of course... drinking games, everything was PERFECT. Food was beyond YUMM and the cake was gorgeous. Having the cabin village was the awesome and it was like we had our own private resort. Thanks a million times for the best wedding EVER!
Comment from Beth B. of Shasta Weddings 8/31/2010
Juanita .... what an absolute treat to hear from you and… More » -
Review from nicky f.
Redding, CA
5/20/2010
Open House Memorial Day weekend. Visit and see the gorgeous grounds and village for yourself! I just ran into the owner, Beth, tonight in Mt, Shasta so I thought I'd write a review. If you're going to have a wedding, family reunion or big gathering this is the place I would have it. Not only is the setting in the middle of the wilderness, it's peaceful, tranquil & all around a good feeling. Beth is an amazing, warm person with great energy, not in a wierd way, but you can tell she is genuine & loves what her & her husband are doing. Check out their website for directions & don't forget about the open house Memorial Day weekend. Bring a bottle of wine.
Comment from Beth B. of Shasta Weddings 6/2/2010
Thank you so much Nicky. It is always such a pleasure to see… More » -
Review from Cassie D.
Portland, OR
9/28/2010
We were married here a month ago and had a mixed experience.
PROS: The place is stunning. In terms of physical beauty, it can't be beat. Lots of people can stay on-site, in cabins or camping. The food is served in a timely manner. My chef friend was able to use the kitchen to make our recetion dinner (for a fee of $210). The reception lasted until dawn without incident. The owners cut the cake for us.
CONS: For $120 A PERSON in cabins, the places are rustic and communal. It was expensive for our friends, and most people didn't even have a private room (read: no romance for anyone). People were able to crash for free without reservations without the owners noticing. (ADVICE: Make reservations for the 25 minimum people since you're allowed to add people but not subtract them.) The chairs for the ceremony are tacky, plastic, yellow IKEA chairs. The food wasn't amazing; just adequate. Several of our guests couldn't attend for legitimate reasons (broken foot, medical treatment), and the cost of their lodging was taken out of our security deposit (as it says in the contract). When we asked, they said food had already been purchased for those guests so we needed to pay. There is no way the prepurchased food was equivalent to the cost of the entire weekend. We were hoping for more flexibility on this issue from a family business. Our chef couldn't get into the kitchen until noon (even though the last meal was done at 10:30 and the staff wasn't preparing another meal until the following morning). The owner failed to tell our chef the ovens take 2 1/2 hours to heat up. We had seafood paella and steak and a wing bar for our reception dinner and ended up paying $15/person ($25/person including all dish/linen rental). If you choose to do the reception dinner with the owners, they charge $50/person for much less expensive food (e.g. lasagna). A week before the ceremony, one owner emailed me to make sure I had rented chairs/tables for the reception dinner. When we visited the site, we took careful notes about the tables and chairs already on site. There was no indication we needed to rent items that were readily available on-site; although we were able to use their tables/chairs eventually, this confusion caused a lot of stress right before the wedding weekend. Whenever we had to deposit money for the owners, they made us go to their bank and deposit it into their account. When they returned (part) of our security deposit, they mailed a check....what a double standard. The place seems to nickel and dime (we were charged $40 to get rid of some food that had been carefully packed away; $40 to put four foil trays in the garbage?!).
Overall, this place charges $$ like it's a supernice resort, but the lodging is C/C+ at best. In retrospect, I would have chosen Oz Farm in Mendocino over Shasta Weddings. -
Review from Jordan Y.
Novato, CA
1/11/2011
Unlike the authors of most of the other reviews you'll read for Shasta Weddings, I didn't have a wedding at this resort. I worked and lived there for five summers in a row. By the end of my time as an employee there, I knew Beth, John, and the resort inside and out. The two owners quickly became part of my family. I still remain in contact with them today. Even if I didn't love those two people, I would still recommend the resort for a memorable, relaxing, and fun wedding.
I've read many of the reviews on here. Some of them give false impressions of Shasta Weddings. To start, Beth and John are open and honest about their business. For those on here who have claimed that the cabins did not live up to their expectations, it is very unlikely that they are being honest. Every one of their clients has the opportunity to see the accommodations before they decide to book the resort. They also have accurate pictures of the cabins on their website for people who cannot see them in person. Beth willingly gives details about the number of beds and how they are arranged in the cabins. She also gives advice about how they might want to assign them (the clients decide who sleeps where). For instance, she reminds them to take into consideration elderly or disabled people who may have trouble going up and down stairs.
The atmosphere at the resort is truly one of a kind. The surrounding forest and breathtaking views provide an ideal, private setting for a fun weekend with close friends and family members. During my very first summer working at Shasta Weddings, I lost count of the number of people I heard exclaim over how beautiful the site was. When I visit Beth and John today, I still cannot get over how gorgeous the place is. Clients and their guests also remark about how welcoming the owners and their staff are. I can testify to how important customer service is to the people who work there. It was one of the first things I learned from Beth and John. Working with them was fun and challenging. I don't think there are many jobs that are as rewarding as this one was. It gave me a unique glimpse into the inner workings of the resort. I can testify o how much Beth and John love what they do. They try to find people to work for them with the same passion as they have. The result is a lot of positive energy striving to make each wedding as memorable as possible.Comment from Beth B. of Shasta Weddings 1/11/2011
Jordan, you make me proud of who I am and what I do. Thank… More » -
Review from Mary M.
Huntington Beach, CA
1/4/2011
After reading the negative reviews of Pine Gri La, I could not stand by and read this nonsense without giving an unbiased and reasonable review. Of all the places I have visited through out the world, I can not say enough positive things about Pinegri La and the owners of this breathtaking and beautiful venue. I had the privilege of staying the weekend there while attending a very close friends wedding. Not only is the venue magical, the owners and their staff are professional, courteous, eager to accommodate any of their guest needs. I would highly recommend this location to anyone who wishes to have an event that will be truly memorable.
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Review from Helena K.
San Bruno, CA
9/29/2009
It has been exactly 1 year since Brian and I said "I do". We were so happy with our venue choice - Pinegri-la was just perfect for us. We enjoyed the mountain setting, the relaxed atmosphere, the variety of activities available, the friendly and hard working staff, the delicious food, the great weather, the unlimited fun we could have in this private resort! Also, thank you for the suggested vendors, the people we selected from the list did marvelous job as well - you surround yourself with great professionals. The bottom line is that we could not have been more pleased with everything and even one year later ,we are still getting compliments from our friends, some of them stating that this has been the best wedding they have ever been to. And we know that they are not exaggerating...
Thank you so much,
Helena and Brian
