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About Ponderosa Planning
Ponderosa Planning brings venue services to weddings across Bend and Redmond, Oregon, working from Bend. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as McMenamins Old St. Francis School, The Rio Room Event Venue & Catering Kitchen. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding planner in Bend
How much does a wedding planner cost in Bend?
Day-of coordination in Bend commonly runs $800–$2,000; partial planning $2,000–$4,500; full-service planning often starts around $4,500 and scales with the wedding. Many planners saved couples more than their fee through vendor knowledge and mistake-avoidance.
Planner vs. venue coordinator — what's the difference?
A venue coordinator works for the venue and manages the venue's responsibilities. A planner works for you — across every vendor, the timeline, and the day itself. Most couples need at least a day-of coordinator even at venues with great staff.
How does Lazo rank wedding planners in Bend?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Ponderosa Planning
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| McMenamins Old St. Francis School | 0.4 mi |
| The Rio Room Event Venue & Catering Kitchen | 0.5 mi |
| Weddings with Heart & Elope Bend | 0.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from Ponderosa Planning to each venue listed on Lazo.
Bend weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, September. The driest months are July, August, September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44° | 25° | 10% | 4:07 PM | 4:53 PM |
| Feb | 48° | 25° | 9% | 4:54 PM | 5:35 PM |
| Mar | 55° | 28° | 6% | 6:33 PM | 7:11 PM |
| Apr | 60° | 31° | 9% | 7:10 PM | 7:49 PM |
| May | 69° | 38° | 11% | 7:43 PM | 8:25 PM |
| Jun | 77° | 43° | 7% | 8:05 PM | 8:50 PM |
| Jul | 88° | 48° | 4% | 8:02 PM | 8:45 PM |
| Aug | 86° | 47° | 4% | 7:29 PM | 8:09 PM |
| Sep | 79° | 41° | 4% | 6:37 PM | 7:15 PM |
| Oct | 64° | 33° | 6% | 5:41 PM | 6:21 PM |
| Nov | 51° | 28° | 8% | 3:54 PM | 4:38 PM |
| Dec | 42° | 23° | 10% | 3:40 PM | 4:27 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Redmond Roberts Field (16.1 mi from Bend). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Bend.
Getting to Bend
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| RDM Roberts Field | 16 mi | 25 min |
| EUG Eugene Airport | 95 mi | 2 hr 20 min |
| PDX Portland International Airport | 123 mi | 3 hr |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 121 mi | 2 hr 30 min |
| Seattle | 250 mi | 5 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Bend; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- Bend, OR 97702, USA
- Where
- Bend · central Bend
- Listed under
- Wedding Planners · Wedding Planners · Wedding Caterers
- In Bend
- One of 13 wedding planners we list · 12 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (541) 728-3819
- Website
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Around Bend
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 12 within 3 mi, 15 within 10
Distances are straight-line from Ponderosa Planning; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Bend.
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