River Valley Oasis - Granite Falls, Washington

Hannah Y.

The perfect venue for our special day!

We began looking for wedding venues a year in advance, and from the moment we met Jamie and James, we knew River Valley Oasis was the one. Their warmth, friendliness, and clear love for their venue made booking an easy decision.

What really attracted us was the venue’s secluded, natural atmosphere—peaceful and serene, yet still easy to find via GPS. Plus, the convenience of hosting all our events and guests in one location made our day so much smoother.

We were also thrilled that they provided MC equipment, a refrigerator/freezer, and all the tables and chairs, saving us the hassle of renting. They even offer a helpful website to connect with vendors, which we used for several wedding services.

Jamie and James went above and beyond for us. James graciously let us use his newly crafted tables, which added a special touch to our welcome table, sweetheart table, and dessert station. Everything came together perfectly, and you can see the beautiful craftsmanship in the photos!

My husband and I highly recommend River Valley Oasis for any special gathering. The experience was flawless from start to finish.

Carigan D.

We were married here in 2022, and I hesitated to write a review for the longest time because our day as the married couple was amazing, however, our family and vendor's experiences with the male venue owner were the exact opposite.
The good: The venue is naturally very pretty, and therefor our photos were amazing! I loved the ceremony space once we brought in benches (they didn't provide chairs at that time), and we were able to spruce up the arch with flowers that naturally accented the space. The river is stunning! The cabin by the water makes for a great photo opportunity. The female owner was very sweet during the booking process. Our family did a great job making sure we didn't know about all of the issues that were secretly going on so that our day was still magical, and we had a lovely dance party on the green.
The bad: The male owner yelled at all of our family, vendors, and guests in the parking lot during arrival, as well as at the end of the night. We only had 105 guests (including the vendors), and there was definitely not enough parking despite being told there was during the booking process. He told guests that it's "not his fault if the neighbors got them towed for parking on the road" and we "should've carpooled better". He did not offer assistance or solutions. We had guests running to the ceremony space right as I was about to walk down the aisle because of the parking lot issues. The male owner was also rude to our caterer about where they parked. The bathrooms clogged during the 1st hour of our reception and we were told there's "nothing they can do". The wifi cut out during the ceremony, so our grandparents couldn't watch the ceremony remotely. At the end of the night when a guest asked if they could leave their car, the male owner yelled that he "didn't care if he drove home drunk" because it wasn't his problem. The venue makes you leave and have everything cleaned up by 10pm sharp. There is no wiggle room on this or you are charged per hour. We were charged $250 from our damage deposit for the following reasons:
- The car being left there safely and picked up by 9am (This is something that ALL venues should understand and have a solution for if alcohol is allowed to be served on site. Especially in a remote area with windy roads.)
- A garbage bag breaking during the clean up that the guests/family, not the venue, are required to do.
- The rental company CORT coming to pick up the rentals on Sunday, as pre-planned with the venue and our planner.
Overall, our wedding was gorgeous, but hearing all of the disturbing experiences that our guests, vendors, and family were covering up for us throughout the day was heartbreaking. I wish the venue's professionalism and attitude would've held up during our wedding day to more than just us.

Amelia

The River Valley Oasis is the perfect wedding venue. It is so naturally beautiful that it doesn’t require much additional decor to make it the dreamiest backdrop for your big day. Our guests couldn’t say enough positive things about RVO and my (now) wife and I would agree. Jamie and James are also amazing. Very friendly and communicative. Always willing to answer any and all questions. And even when there was a slight scheduling error for a walk through (totaling my mistake) Jaime made it work with absolutely no problem.

Shahleha K.

The venue is perfect. Jamie and James are kind and welcoming. It is affordable! Our wedding reception went great, when we needed help finding a vase and pens. James was there providing items we missed. Our families have never been to an outdoor wedding and they thought the venue was beautiful. I saw our guest posing everywhere for pictures! They enjoyed taking their shoes off ,taking a dip in the river!

Annalise H.

We had our wedding here September 2023. I could not have wished for a better venue! The owners are so sweet and down to earth. The bride and groom cabins are the perfect amount of rustic and modern. There's so many perfect photo opportunities, including in the pilchuck creek! Thank you so much for making our wedding day perfect 💕

Heather P.

My husband and I got married last week at River Valley Oasis and really could not have imagined a more fitting location for us to begin our married life together. RVO was the first and only venue we toured because we just knew it was the one for us the first time we saw it. The price is a great value with tables, chairs, yard games, a sound system, a groom room(right on the river!), a bridal Suite(with light up mirrors & a steamer), four restrooms with running water, a fridge to store beverages or keep food cold, a huge white tent for reception, plentiful parking and more, all included. The setting is absolutely stunning and private with the river just feet away from both the ceremony and reception locations and trees all around you. It is a great location and truly an Oasis. James and Jamie were so easy to work with and wonderful with communication. Anytime we had questions or wanted to visit the venue, they were quick to accommodate us. We really appreciated the flexibility with vendors and being allowed to bring in prepared food to save money. There's also minimal need for decoration due to the natural beauty that is River Valley Oasis. Thank you so much for everything, having our wedding at your Venue was truly a dream.

Allison R.

River Valley Oasis is exactly what it sounds like! An Oasis! This is a beautiful venue and Jamie and James are amazing to work with! Very helpful and have done an amazing job at creating a beautiful, magical place to get married!

Katee A.

I can’t tell you enough how amazing this experience was. Jamie and her husband did everything in their power to make sure this day went right and everything went seamlessly. All of my guest commented on how beautiful the venue was and even on a rainy day everything turned out beautiful. If you’re looking to get married this is the place to do it. You will not regret it!!