ABOUT

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Hello, I'm Shelley Cook founder and owner of The Wedding Ranch. I'm so happy to share my story and hope that it inspires other's to never give up because dreams do come true! 

I started out many years ago determined to do something I'm passionate about, something meaningful and to make a difference. I wanted to "Do what I love" and Love what I do"!  My vision was clear, I got involved in animal rescue and also opened my wedding business officiating, writing personalized ceremonies for every couple and offering full set up options as well. I also did vow renewals and proposal set ups, loving every minute of it all.

My plan was to someday have my own venue, a special kind of venue with an animal sanctuary where I could marry couples and save animals which are two of the things I'm most passionate about in life.

 It's been quite the journey through thick and thin. After years of searching, making deals that fell through leaving my heart broken each time, and even selling my home to make things happen, the uncertainty of not knowing where I was going to be living was scary but I never gave up. Everyone knew the quest I was on and went through it with me. One day my son texted me about a ranch that just went up for sale. I drove an hour and twenty minutes to look at it, fell in love immediately, it was perfect for me! 

The Wedding Ranch became a reality and my dream DID come true! 

Happily Ever After Begins Here... for all the couples that get married here, the animals that come to live here and for me.......

  * UPDATE: Due to unforseen circumstances The Wedding Ranch will move to a new location. Sometimes dreams take us in a different direction, I'm excited for the future, stay tuned!