Christies of Genesee

My wife and I recently had our reception at Christies. We really only checked out the venue on the off chance it might work out. But the moment we walked inside, met David and Jane, and the staff, we fell in love. And then after seeing their rates, it was really a no brainer. And from that moment up to and including the event itself, Christies was perfect in every aspect.
For anyone looking for a cute and classy, mountainy rustic event centre, for a small ish event (50 – 150) that’s affordable and yet close to Denver, look no further!
My wife and I only have one disappointment, and that’s that Christies is just an event centre, we want it to be a restaurant/​bar too so we can go back more often!

We had our wedding at Christies Of Genesee mid-​May 2014. It was a perfect venue for us. The staff were wonderful and caring and made sure all of our needs were met. We loved that that the location is conveniently located; just west of the Denver metro area, while also offering a mountain foothills setting. The garden patio is very pretty and during our ceremony there were hummingbirds flying around the flowers. After dark the patio is also lit up with custom lighting. It was really nice to be able to have our ceremony and reception in the same location. The dining room is cozy and feels like a family owned restaurant. The wood dance floor is large enough to accommodate, and we really liked that the dance floor looks outside onto the patio through floor to ceiling glass windows. We selected the Italian meal, which was delicious. Ice cream is also included which is a great addition to the cake-​especially for kids! The all inclusive ceremony, reception and meal are ideal and eliminate the stress of finding a separate caterer. Overall, we were highly satisfied with Christies Of Genesee for our wedding!

Had our wedding here a few years ago, and it was awesome. Not only was it one of the least expensive venues, but it was also all inclusive. They did everything from start to finish. I have recommended this place to everyone I know who gets married.

I had my reception at Christie’s of Genesee and I can’t say enough good things about the venue. It was quite a party! Elegant, beautiful, great view, fun and unique. I wanted an intimate venue that was more than a blank canvas. Christie’s already has rustic elegant décor. I also wanted something at altitude (~8,000 ft.) so it would be cool on a summer evening. I also wanted a venue that does not nickel and dime. Christie’s included more in their easy price structure than any other venue and it was a great value. Our guests were enamored with Christie’s. Everyone said our wedding was «wonderful», «beautiful», «amazing», «awesome.» Christie’s had a lot to do with that! Christie’s also has a separate but open concept bar, dining room, dance floor and patio. Each area has the same music playing, but at different volumes. I think the bar and patio made the wedding extra special because people who weren’t dancing had a natural place to mingle and enjoy each other’s company. We had about 100 people attend and it was a nice evening, so it was not crowded at all. We could have invited more. I love Christie’s of Genesee. I’m so appreciative of their great service the night of my wedding. Oh, and I forgot to mention their food is really, really good. Guests love that.

We were having a wedding on a budget and exploring many different options to fit that, and we stumbled across this place.
Immediately we loved the actual facility. Kind of reminded me of a rustic log cabin from the inside. the lay out has an outdoor deck with a beautiful down town view (especially at night). Inside there is a bar area, a dancing area, and a dining area… well separated from each other. We got married in September one evening, and on the outdoor deck. The weather was amazing this time of year, and it got really cool out in the evening (which was helpful during the dancing part of the night).
This venue is really for a low-​maintenance type of bride. I found my self slightly frustrated over some rules that I didn’t understand, but that was just part of the process– which most of us only go through once, so it can sometimes stress a bride out.
We had the Roast Beef and Turkey carving stations… I cannot stress enough… the food was absolutely amazing (thank you Daniel). We even went around talking to guests who kept commenting on how great it was. I was even told the cheese and crackers we had out during cocktails was pretty good too!!!
We made a CD of the 4 most important songs we wanted (the two for the march into the ceremony, the one for the exit, and one for our 1^st dance). Everything was beautiful. I felt it went off without a hitch :) Now, you can have them play your dance music, or they are totally willing to play your play list. They even have a book to allow guests to request songs. Due to the diversity of our crowd, we made a decision to make our own play list of all the music we wanted to play, so after the cake cutting, our manager (Kathy) set it on play and we were done for the night, no more decisions, just dancing.
Kathy was great — she was our rock. She took my impatience to want to do things NOW, all in stride… as if she was used to this stuff! LOL.
Our crowd was to be about 75, and about 66 showed up. I wouldn’t recommend this for groups comfortably over 100. Seating at dinner seemed a little tight.
A few things to note:
*They provide DJ service, they also have separate controls for the music in each room, you can play loud on the dance floor and softer in the dining area. etc.
* Outside you do use a microphone, however, make sure you remember to speak into it, and strongly. Soft-​spoken people may get overshadowed by the outdoor noise.
* Even if you have a cash bar, YOU will be responsible for the tip, they bartenders will not accept tips. I did a mix of host /​cash, and wasn’t aware of that.
* You should steer away from putting silk petals on the tables should you bring your own centerpieces… if water gets spilled, you will have a hefty cleaning bill to pay! Also, they do have some centerpieces of theirs that you can use at no extra charge should you decide :)
*The rental is for a specified hour time slot (ours was 6 – 11). You can have vendors show up at 5:30 and you cannot have a ceremony start prior to 6:30. One thing that will surprise you is that you feel that you don’t have enough time to do all that you want… but you really do. Trust me, after witnessing one party-​goer double fisting her drinks, falling over the floor, I ended the party 10 minutes early and didn’t even feel guilty! LOL.
However, I am 100% glad we came here. And like i said, if you want to leave the reception details to someone else, and have a 1 stop shop for your special day, this is a great place to use.

GOOD = The head chef is friendly and helpful and was more than willing to take time with us and answer all questions. Place has great potential as an outdoor setting.
QUESTIONABLE = The staff lied trying to cover up the fact that our top cake was served to our guests. (cake to serve 125 and a crowd of 92)
When settling the bill at the end of the night, they tried to charge us for an open bar. Turns out they had the wrong contract. (The staff didn’t have trouble charging for the cash bar.)
We were told that the top layer was being taken away and boxed for safe keeping in their ‘fridge. (more on this later) I know I saw staff eating cake. No problem, there was enough for everyone. I later found out that not everyone got cake. the staff must have brought their own, right?
WHY TAKE YOUR BUSINESS ELSEWHERE = After being promised landscaping and a functioning pond we were told that the pump was out and no way to replace it and the landscaping wasn’t complete because of the season. (the wedding was in JULY!) Hec, who doesn’t love the scent of a scum ridden pond? Adds to the mountain/​outdoor setting.
The lady that does the booking and contracts is both rude and a witch. I was warned of this before meeting her. Don’t be surprised if you have to remind her that it isn’t her wedding. AND to really make you think of how they view you as a customer I offer this:
We were trying to get Christies to help replace the top layer they served. We were told how nobody ever does that anymore and how we should just go buy another one later. After a couple of different stories from the staff about what happened to the top layer (it was boxed and put away, you didn’t have a top layer, someone already took it, etc) Christies settled on the story of «we had to serve it because your cake wasn’t big enough.» I told them that I was truly disappointed that they weren’t willing to help make good on an error they were responsible for. Dan (I think was his name) said, «This sit happens all the time here and you guys come out of the woodwork just to dig a few dollars out of our pocket. This is just too damn bad.» and he hung up.
CAN I LEAVE YOU WITH THIS FINIAL THOUGHT? He probably said it best, «This sit happens all the time here…» Gotta make you wonder!

This a very nice little venue for a wedding or special event. My best friend and his now wife got married here over the 4^th of July holiday.
A perfectly intimate spot, tucked out of the way near Genesee. The staff was very friendly and helpful. It seemed like everyone had a good time. The food we had here was good. I’m pretty sure it’s a in-​house deal and not outside catering. It was a nice mix of Italian fare.
I’m not sure of the prices here, but I imagine it’s very affordable. It has great views of the city and surrounding areas. Bonus points for being close to town.