Blackstone Country Club

s parents. The venue is incredibly beautiful, the food and service was outstanding, and Blackstone's wedding planner, Sarah Cornelius, was extraordinary in coordinating and executing the dream wedding. 190 people from all over the country celebrated the couple's love and union, and many of them stated it was the nicest wedding they'd ever attended. Thank you, Sarah, Chef Jeffrey, Zach, and everyone who served and supported our guests. The 60-person rehearsal dinner was also exceptional, held in the Rose Garden on the west end of the club. We would highly recommend Blackstone as your wedding and/or reception venue.

k with, responsive, honest. They were so flexible and willing to do whatever we needed to make our wedding special. The chef was also incredible and helped us to create a custom menu for our reception, which several of our guests said was the best wedding food they’ve ever had. I also want to call out Owen, who was staffed on our wedding night. He was so helpful and went the extra mile to make sure all of our guests were happy and taken care of. We couldn’t imagine having our wedding anywhere else as it was truly perfect in every way!

you in awe. Sarah Cornelius was my coordinator and that woman is amazing. She is beyond helpful, so organized, and is just so darn good at her job. I was a diy bride and couldn't have gotten everything done without her. I had a vision, but she's the one that brought it to life. Our friends and family have been raving how it's one of the best weddings they've ever been to. We had plated food and it was phenomenal. I was initially worried about the wedding cake, as wedding cakes are usually on the dry side. This was moist and perfectly balanced. We also had a gelato bar, which people loved. And the drinks were on point! They even accommodated us and allowed us to have a Limoncello toast instead of champagne. Definitely worth every penny. Thank you Sarah and thank you Blackstone.

eeded our expectations from the Rose Garden ceremony, the wonderful outdoor cantina for drinks, the beautiful reception courtyard, and I will absolutely never forget the amazing gelato bar. Our guests cannot stop commenting on how great our wedding was and how the food was the best they’ve ever had at a wedding. The Blackstone staff made it the most memorable evening in our lives. Sarah and Michaela were so helpful with answering all of our questions along the way and making sure the day went perfectly. We never once had to worry about the timeline or about anything that was going on. You must check out this venue if you are planning on getting married in the area. 10/10!

absolutely perfect. Sarah and her team made sure no detail was overlooked. Food was delicious (definitely recommend springing for the carne asada fries late nite snack), bar was flowing, and the scenery was breathtaking. There’s nothing I would change about our day— it was money very well spent! Thank you Blackstone for giving us the perfect wedding!

ntinue to compliment the service and quality of food. I could not of planned a better wedding and am so glad I chose Blackstone as my venue. I would recommend them to anyone in the Phoenix Area.

e way over the last almost 2 years with helping us make our big day the most amazing day ever. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect.. they made sure that everything went smoothly and I can honestly say that my wedding day was completely stress free because of Sarah and her amazing team. It makes me sad that I won’t be talking with Sarah frequently anymore.. she became an amazing friend and she was an absolute pleasure to work with. They made my wedding day truly the best day I could ever ask for.

stant, Hannah. Both girls were absolutely wonderful to work with to plan & execute our perfect day. Thank you so much, again! We can’t wait to come back and celebrate our first anniversary.

didn't already have pictured in my head they provided me with ideas so I didn't have to think of something all on my own. I was worried at first because in a short period of time the event coordinator changed 3 times, but it was all meant to be because I ended up with Sarah who I honestly think was the reason my special day turned out as amazing as it did! I can't even begin to put into words what an amazing job Sarah did! I know my wedding turned out the way it did simply because of her. She was a Godsend and I'm so lucky I had her through this whole wedding process. On top of that, the venue was so beautiful, everything I pictures when I was a little girl and pictured my wedding. The food was not only large portions so my guests were full, but it's been over a month since the wedding and I still have people talking about how freaking delicious the food was. All I Can say is I got SO lucky to end up with this venue AND Sarah on one of the most important days of my life.

ke a dream.... and then, it became an absolute nightmare. In April, I received an email that Samantha would be leaving the club, and a new wedding coordinator named Jessie would be taking over. I was assured no detail would be overlooked and the transition would be seemless. Unfortunately, I found out a week ago (Jun 2018.... 4 months until my big day) that my venue was now hosting another event at the same time as my wedding. Not to worry though(Jessie, the new coordinator tells me)...my wedding was now predetermined to start at 4p and we would be gone before the next event started at 6p. However, the next event would be set up while my ceremony and cocktail hour were taking place. Oh! And to top it off, they took the liberty of moving my cocktail hour to their “rose garden” location... which is currently over looking new home construction and covered in construction equipment. Talk about being blindsided! If I wanted a drive-thru wedding I would have gone to Vegas. They also had no idea how I would get the pictures I wanted in the courtyard... as there was going to be another event going on while I would be “trying” to take my photos. I was assured by my original wedding coordinator (Samantha) my event would be the ONLY event hosted on my day.... Not true whatsoever! In absolute disbelief I tried to gather my thoughts and found myself sitting in front of 4 Blackstone team members. They were callus and cold. When I showed them the emails aligning with my concerns and promises from Samantha they’re response was for me to accept it or get out. I was given a refund, but I am now 4 months prior to my big day with no wedding venue. Whatever you do.... DON’T BOOK THIS PLACE!

e asked her 100 questions and she was right on top of it, always responded quickly and really eased the stress of planning a wedding! I cannot say enough good things about Samantha or this venue, leading up to the wedding I had taken several trips there to go over everything that I was planning and where I wanted everything set up and they were so gracious every time. Everyone there is so willing and eager to help and give ideas. The venue handled everything from setting up and breakdown to catering the amazing food and having our own personal chef and pastry chef who made us the perfect cake and desserts! On the day of my wedding I did not have even one thing go wrong, and if it did Samantha made sure that I didn't notice. The night was really so magical I can't imagine having our special day anywhere else. Everyone raves about my wedding still and ask's to go back to that day because it was such a great night for everyone. My guests all commented about how beautiful the venue was and the amazing service that was provided from the bartender making to drinks to the servers for our plated dinner. Literally all of our guests were having a blast and stayed until the very last dance and had a wonderful night. Samantha really helped us to have the perfect wedding and kept us informed on everything from the first day we met her a year previously to the day of our wedding and even after! She was so willing to help in anyway that she could (even staying late to help with my rehearsal and helping to pull decorations our of our cars) and making sure that everything that I had envisioned for the night had come true. I would definitely recommend this venue to anyone looking for a gorgeous outdoor wedding! :)

, and Samantha answered any question we had and, even though we had too many versions of the seating chart, didn't blink an eye and continued to update our information up until the day! The grounds were BEAUTIFUL that day, the weather was great. They have their own in-house catering and pastry, and all of our guests raved about how great it all was! They truly know how to do customer service here, and they really take care of you! Thank you Blackstone for the perfect day!

is very kind, attentive, and prompt with communication. The staff does an incredible job coordinating the sequence of events for the wedding day and running on time. Food was good - would suggest the salmon over everything! A few of my guests said the steak was just okay. Johnny & Nicole Abdullah March 11, 2017

But the best part of Blackstone was the incredible service we received. The club's wonderful event coordinator, Sam, was half the reason why we booked the gorgeous venue in the first place. She was such a joy to work with and so helpful throughout the entire planning process. The week of the wedding, rain appeared in the forecast for our wedding day, and Sam guided us through choosing a tent, telling us honestly what features she thought weren't worth our money and providing support when we were bummed about the weather. The day before the wedding, I handed all my spreadsheets and boxes of decorations over to Sam and her day-of coordinator, Fiona, knowing they would flawlessly carry out my vision. The day of the wedding, everything ran smoothly -- even with a 30-minute downpour about an hour before the ceremony began. I didn't worry about anything other than having fun, because I knew Sam, Fiona and their crew had everything under control. Our wedding was truly the most wonderful day of our lives, and we owe it all to Blackstone.

taff and within our budget. It's not easy to find when you don't want a super desert-y background or feel, but Blackstone was exactly what we were looking for. Samantha (our wedding coordinator) was absolutely wonderful throughout the entire process. We couldn't have been more thrilled because she made everything so much easier! I'm not sure how everything would've come together if it weren't for her. We didn't have to worry about anything and she completely understood what we wanted and took care of it all day-of for set up. There was also a day-of coordinator making sure everything was as on time as it could be (even when our photographer kept wanting more time). The venue also has someone that follows you around during cocktail hour with drinks and the hors d'oeuvres while you're taking photos so that you don't miss out on that aspect of your wedding. The guy that was helping us was so amazing! He was carrying my bouquet, our water bottles AND my dress train at some point. While he was at it he had a smile on his face! The food was incredible, and the desserts were a total hit! People couldn't stop talking about how cute all of the edible glitter was on the desserts and they were obsessed with those éclairs! The entire staff was just wonderful and everything came together beautifully. If we had to do it again we would choose Blackstone every time! (:

dal party and guests were treated so well by the whole Blackstone staff. Samantha is amazing to work with and I will always speak so highly of her. She makes the whole planning process run smoothly and great at communication! You will fall in the love the first step you take into this gorgeous place!

It was more fabulous than we could've imagined. The ceremony site was beautiful with the roses in bloom and the reception in the courtyard was a fabulous setting for all of our guests to enjoy and celebrate with us. We received so many compliments! The ambiance and beauty of Blackstone Country Club is one we'll always remember. The food was exquisite and the service was impeccable from cocktails to dinner. The decor set-up, the locker room suites for our Bridal Party, and all the planning and coordination on behalf of our wedding planner, Samantha, was perfect. All went so smoothly and easily on our special day. All we could do was just relax in the comfort knowing she'd take care of it. Samantha was professional, so personable, understanding, organized, attentive to detail, and really knew how to make us feel confident and happy with our wedding plan. We only wish we could do it all over again!

works there. I worked with Samantha through my planning process, and she was beyond helpful. She was so wonderful throughout the past year. Any question I had she would quickly get back to me and help in any way possible. The day of the wedding she was there to help with anything I needed. She is also just a very nice person which made it that much better working with her! The venue itself is beyond beautiful, and made my wedding vision come true. The ceremony spot on a big grassy area with the club behind it set a beautiful scene. The reception part of the wedding was beyond gorgeous! The lighting set a perfect ambiance and mood for the evening. The tables were set so beautifully, my simple table decor looked extravagant and extraordinary. Also at the reception was our wonderful food! The first food at the cocktail hour set a high bar because they were so fantastic! We had three different hors d'oevers that were amazing! We then had salad, fish, and steak which were all beyond delicious! The staff was extremely friendly and worked throughout the evening to keep our guests happy. At the end of the evening they helped clean and get all of my goodies organized to take home. I can not say enough positive things about this venue. I have had so many people tell me how beautiful our wedding was, and I feel the same way. I know I chose the perfect venue and I could not be happier with my choice in venue! Thank you Blackstone!

f our wedding. We had an issue with last minute weather concerns and they did everything they could to help make our day perfect. Tent went up... and turned out to be better than we expected!! They really do an excellent job of catering to all your needs if they can. We had our tasting for the cake and I wasn't really thrilled with any of the choices..so Samantha told me to go find what I wanted and come back for a another tasting. I found 3 flavors I really liked and the pastry chef made them for me and it was just what I was hoping for. Their flexibility was extremely helpful. Guests still comment on how amazing our cake was!! Not a piece left for us to even take home!!! How many people can say that about wedding cake? We even got a 1,000 refund after the wedding because we didn't drink as much as we had expected. That's amazing!! If your considering Blackstone for your Wedding I suggest you take the time to meet with Samantha and let her show you around...you wont be disappointed!! Our wedding pictures are just beautiful with Blackstone as our background. I am a florist as well and they were very accommodating with my staff letting us in as early as we needed to be so that everything got done.(Robyn's Nest at La Paloma Flowers) If you are looking for a beautiful venue for your wedding with great service and patience....Blackstone Country Club is for you.

f was amazing, they were on-top of everything. They made it very easy to plan our wedding via email and phone. The food and cake were outstanding, it was all served in a timely manner. I would tell any bride or groom that is looking for a venue that Blackstone is defintily the place to go! How could I forget to say how gorgeous the views are and how eveything is kept up so beautifully (lawns, rose garden). We couldn't have asked for any changes, everything was more than what we could have dreamed of. Thank you for all the hard work that was put into our wedding!

ors, Food and Beverage Director and wait staff were 100% invested in our event. I don't think you could ask for more on your wedding day. The best thing out of it all is I did not have to worry about any details! They made sure I was relaxed and having fun on the day of! Our guests were blown away with how stunning the venue was. It was Picture Perfect! I look back to our wedding day and wish we could do it all over again! I am so happy we decided to go with Blackstone Country Club because they gave me my dream wedding! This was one of the most beautiful days of my life, so full of love and celebration. We were overwhelmed and in awe the whole time, we couldn’t have planned it any better and it was all thanks to Blackstone!

s we had looked at; when one of the vendors gave us a booklet that had a small ad for The Blackstone. Being from the Vistancia area we knew it was a private Country Club, but didn't know it was available for non members. We called that same day and were envited up to see the venue. I knew immediately upon entering the the courtyard, that I wanted their wedding at The Blackstone Country Club. We could have saved ourselves a lot if time had we been aware the perfect Wedding venue was located 10 minutes from home! When my husband came to see the venue, he too knew that was the gift we wanted to present our daughter for her special day. The staff was superb, we started with Elizabeth as the coordinator and she was superb, and unfortunately she had to leave before Natalie and Carson's wedding, but she and Natalie had already made all the final arrangements so that Emile; the new event coordinator just had to handle a few details, to complete the spectacular event. The wedding ceremony was in the Rose Garden and it was spectacular, with the natural flowers and overlooking the Bradshaw Mtns, there was little decor we needed to provide and we were permitted to put up a beautiful arbor. We received compliments from family and friends the entire night as this was such a gorgeous venue, Everything from the happy hour, the food served was fabulous, the cake was superb, the wait staff was attentive.. We had family and friends come Long Island, NY, NJ, N.C,NV and UT, and Chicago. The view at night from the patio was magnificent overlooking the city. And our photographers from LindenLeaf Photography captured every moment of that special day so we get to see the beauty of The Blackstone any time we want! Natalie and Carson were married Oct.6,2012 and we still receives compliments about their wedding at The Blackstone. And most tell us it was the best wedding they have ever been to. I would recommend The Blackstone Country Club to any parent that would like to provide their children that fairytale wedding. There's no need to go to the venues in Scottsdale, Mesa,Gilbert or Chandler when the perfect location is here in the Northwest Valley.

nd attentive to every detail. Even if you stop in just to look the other club staff will help you with whatever you need...and you have to stop and look at it. The grounds are just perfect. I was well aware of the cost of the venue, but for the quality of everything they came in under the average cost of a wedding in 2013. The food was also delicious! My only advice would be to make an action plan for after the wedding reception is finished. All of the sudden at 11pm my family was scrambling to get everything together and we were rushed out. I did not know that we would not have a little time to clean up after. This was frustrating for my friends and family that stayed. Other than that, I would highly recommend this venue.

the staff were so helpful, sincere and nothing but an asset to the entire process. Advice and support from all staff from the food and cake tasting to every possible detail to the reception. The only downfall to my planning process was a transition to a new coordinator months before my wedding. The new coordinator was ok, but not Elizabeth Todd. Although she had big shoes to fill, she did come up short. My groomsmen were supposed to be my ushers, however no one came and told them guests were arriving as they were busy in the dressing room, due to this my guests seated myself. There were not enough chairs for the ceremony, so a row on each side was added at the last second. Due to this 12 chairs did not have programs and there were not flower arrangements on the ends of the last two rows. Also the ribbon that was across the isle, was removed by the coordinator prior to the beginning of the ceremony because this was no longer the last row. The coordinator held the marriage license and was given a check for the pastor, she misplaced the check. After the cermony we were looking for a check and getting information to send the check after the wedding. We could never seem to find her when we needed anything. She also changed into a rather inappropriate dress before the ceremony (a white very short tight dress!!) The food and beverage staff were amazing!! The food was impecable!!! The cake was also perfect and everything we pictured and more! I was so pleased with everything that Blackstone had to offer and made planning so easy and seemless. Looking back I had a great wedding. Many guests said that everything was breathtaking and was th nicest wedding that they had eve been to. I definately had my dream wedding.

ess. My guests were in awe of the venue and said it was one of the most beautiful weddings they had ever been too. I will recommend them to anyone who is getting married who wants piece of mind and a less stressful experience. They helped make my day amazing and I didnt have to worry about a thing :)

to stay. You couldn't get a bad picture or memory from the setting if you tried. Our interaction with the staff was impeccable from our first meeting to see the property, to the tastings, to the rehearsal, to the wedding day. Staff repeatedly went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed and wanted. Not only is their coordinator FANTASTIC helping you with emails/calls when you need questions answered, helpful hints, recommended vendors to work with, and tried and true advice if you want (which I needed) to get you through each and every detail beginning months before right down to the day before. But TRULY all the staff went out of their way to keep checking on us during the evening, you're continually greeted with kind and courteous staff from the front gate, to the vallet at the gate, to the staff and attendents in the venue itself, and they aren't just greeting you because you're the one in white, all our guests commented on how friendly and polite everyone was. We could really feel that we were special to the staff and our day was special to them. Your event is unique and you will not feel rushed or pressured to do things like an assembly line. The venue's appearance will absolutely speak for itself. Tha'ts absolutely what we fell in love with. From first tour, we just kept saying, "you've got to be kidding!!!". It's outside the main circuit of resorts in Scottsdale/Phoenix, but that only cuts away the pretentiousness and possibility of being overpriced. Most of our guests were from out of state, so giving our gurests the drive in through the area to see cactii and mountains and desert was priceless, the impressive drive through their massive front gates truly transports you. You feel tucked away and special; it's distinctive and memorable and allows you to be submerged in your celebration. We were so in love with its appearance we were honestly blown out of the water by their food, beverage, and CAKE options!!! We assumed when you have a "look" and such gorgeous offerings that you wouldn't need to go so far above and beyond with food/bev options in house, but the value and incredible elegance and gourmet service provided by blackstone and their phenomenal pastry chef was all any of the guests could talk about. Maybe it's a Chicago thing, but no one goes to a wedding expecting to have the best meal of their life, but that's truly what Blackstone provided. They told us from the first day," NO NO NO, we have incredible food with and unbelievable pastry chef on hand to make your meal incredible", but we just thought it was hype. Sure enough, from the tasting we knew, they were being completely honest. So all in all, we absolutely loved it, I can't stop looking at my pictures, and we adored our experience with everyone there. We were shooting for a wedding day with things that my husband and I wanted and loved and we ended up having one of the most incredible, memorable, unbelievable weddings any of our guests had been to here or from out of town. It was just amazing.

f the few venues where you can have an outdoor reception as well in their courtyard. Elizabeth and Meghan and the rest of the staff are also wonderful to work with. They are extremely thorough and detail-oriented, making it easy to plan your special day. Our wedding day went better than I ever could have expected. The venue looked amazing, the food was fantastic, and everyone had a wonderful time. I received so many compliments from our guests that it was one of the best weddings they had ever been to!

fine restaurant (I could go on and on about the food!)- it's fabulous. The folks we worked with at Blackstone made it so easy for us to plan our wedding there. They have an awesome wedding coordinator that is so helpful and organized. Being that we are not from the area, we loved that they had recommendations for us for everything and even handled all the rentals for us. The level of service and attention we received could not have been better. They also provided a day-of-wedding coordinator that was awesome and professional, so that the actual day was easy and flawless.

cation as the view to the west from the main event lawn during our ceremony was of nothing but undeveloped Sonoran mountain landscape dotted by saguaro and an inspiring orange sunset. It was a truly serene and magical setting for my husband and I to start our life together as well as a breathtaking vista for our guests - almost all of whom were from out-of-state - to enjoy while they shared this momentous occasion with us. Of course, the bounty of Blackstone is much more than just the surrounding area's natural beauty. The staff there have always been extremely courteous, helpful and responsive to our family as members and this day was no different. In particular, I have to mention Megan and Elizabeth as their help during all facets of the planning, rehearsal, ceremony and reception was one of prompt precision without being intrusive in any way. We had an outdoor reception and highly recommend it if the Arizona weather is accommodating, as it most always is. To see the main courtyard intricately decorated with stringed lights, floral arrangements, formal place settings, dance floor and full sound system for the wedding band was a sight to behold and fondly remember. We had two musical groups perform and the transition between the two acts was seamless due to careful scheduling and impeccable logistics from the Blackstone staff. We felt a sincere desire by Blackstone and its employees to give everyone involved with the wedding a day that honestly felt like a dream come true. Every aspect of the meals was without a doubt incredible and our cakes were positively delicious as well. We can't say enough about Blackstone Country Club and will not hesitate to recommend the location to anyone looking for a unique venue that merges authentic southwestern style with ultra-modern amenities to create an all-encompassing, truly unforgettable experience perfect for a wedding.

sunsets. The wedding coordinators really make planning a wedding a breeze. They handle all of the "day of " stresses and go out of their way to make bride feel relaxed and stress free. With the chef and baker chef are on-site Blackstone CC is the full package! We received numerous compliments by our guest, that this was the most beautiful wedding they have ever attended. We know we picked the perfect place to get married at.

l like we were special and unique. They worked with us to plan the event based on our wants and needs. They took interest in our special requests and treated us like we were family! They didn't miss a detail! Elizabeth the wedding coordintator stayed in constant communication during the entire process. Megan the catering manager has excellent taste and knowledge of food and wine. She even had our favorite wines brought in for the event! As an Arizona native we wanted our out of town guests to experience the natural beauty that the Arizona desert has to offer. The setting at Blackstone is simply put, gorgoues and amazing! We called it our hidden gem! The FOOD was TOP NOTCH! The pastry chef is a miracle worker! Who knew a cake could taste as good as it looked! The wedding was over a month ago, and still people are talking! There were some classy people in attendance who made it clear that this was one of, if not THE best wedding they had ever been to! I could go on and on about that day, but the simple truth is that Blackstone made my every wedding day dream come true. I would recommend Blackstone to anyone looking for a flawless, stunning, classy and exclusive venue for their wedding day!

ike to achieve. My cake was an exact replica of what we wanted and the food was outstanding. Our guests couldn't believe that they were eating filet mignon at a wedding. Everything was just perfect and my husband and I had the wedding of our dreams. If you are looking for a beautiful, outdoor, intimate, high class place to be married, Blackstone is your choice.

iful place and the sunset and mountain views were spectacular. I recommend Blackstone Stone to everyone I know getting married. The food is great the price is right and the people were very nice and efficent.