Roselyn G.
Yelp
The Historic Requa Inn was a fabulous venue for our wedding! We couldn't have dreamed of anything more beautiful. The Inn was so accommodating and worked with us for months to create a memorable day we'll always cherish. They were flexible with bookings, connected us with our day of coordinator, and catered our event (in partnership with the lead chef from Vita Cucina). We hosted around 80 guests with a lot of international and out of town travelers. People from out of the country found it easy to make bookings and communicate with staff. We rented the entire Inn for two nights for guests, the Requa House for family, and the Cottage for ourselves (the bride and groom).
The event venue: the space was incredible! Right on the Klamath River, we couldn't have asked for a more scenic view. During the ceremony there were seals dancing in the water, birds circling around, and fishermen passing by in boats. The permanent arbor created ambiance and clearly defined it as a ceremony space. The top area directly across the from the Inn was transformed into a welcoming space, the bottom flat was used for the ceremony, firepit, and bar, and the area by the river was used for dining. The stairs coming down the hill created a natural isle. It was nice to have the Inn right across the street, so as it got dark and began to chill down, people naturally went inside for tea and music.
The rooms: the flexibility of having guests stay in rooms, the Requa House, and the Cottage made hosting so many people easy! Jan was great about helping me figure out how to accommodate everyone. The "Post Office" was a special space that made the grooms parents (traveling from Barcelona) feel relaxed and special. Everyone was thrilled with their cute rooms and enjoyed catching up with old friends in the hot tub. The cozy atmosphere allowed people to connect from both sides of the isle and created a sense of intimacy that enabled strangers to bond.
Just a side note: it's also a benefit when hosting a large party that people can stay in the Golden River Lodge down the hill (not affiliated with the Requa), which adds space for 8-12 more people.
The food: everyone (...and I mean everyone) commented on how outrageously delicious the food was. Many raved it was the best wedding food they've ever had. My friend texted me, two weeks after the event commenting about the homemade focaccia bread. Some of the pre-dinner snacks included traditional Yurok fry bread, pickled accoutrement, and local cheeses. The main dishes arrived hot, on-time, and family style. Everything was local, fresh, and handmade. After dinner we moved the party inside and they provided hot drinks and late night cookies/cake bites as we relaxed by the fire, which really just sealed the deal.
The morning after the Inn hosted a brunch for all wedding guests. It was beyond delicious and left everyone with a cozy feeling as they checked-out. Having a formal brunch was the perfect way to say goodbye to guests and connect with people as they left town.
The area: although this place is remote, that's the point! Having our wedding in Klamath allowed travelers to explore the river, redwoods, and beach without distraction. Klamath has several beautiful scenic hikes to entertain guests before the wedding and the Klamath Overlook was perfect for pre-wedding family pictures.
All-in-all, we had a spectacular time at this charming Inn and would highly recommend it to anyone thinking about using it as a wedding venue.