We think it is important that you get to know the Ellis Ranch team members who help make your wedding day the most memorable day possible.

The Ellis Ranch Event Center & Wedding Park is a family-run business and has been since 1963. We have been very blessed that we have a family who loves to work -- and play -- together.

First, meet Shawn and Kim Ellis. They are the most visible part of our team. Shawn and Kim are Ellis Ranch’s in-house planners. They will be your go-to people during the planning year prior to your wedding. They are available to help make your year and date so without a hitch. They encourage all brides to call and ask them questions on any subject that may arise during the planning. A bride who only calls the week prior to her wedding date makes Shawn and Kim very nervous. Shawn and Kim truly can solve so many problems just by getting a phone call. The day of your wedding, Shawn and Kim also will be around to help make your day run smoothly.

Ellis Ranch is a facility-rental only, giving you the opportunity to plan and manage your wedding day and select the different vendors that best meet your needs. That means our duties are focused, so at any given time during a wedding, someone from our team will always be available to help make your day run smoother.

Being a family-run business, any of us can jump in and do any job that needs done. We don’t have typical employee roles. No “That isn’t my job” or “That’s not my department.” Our family, as a team, is here to make you day stress-free.

Behind the scenes, we have Grandma Norman, who we have to give credit to for all the flowers around the grounds.


Roxie Ellis is our business manager, handling all marketing and bookkeeping. Social media with Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and blogging are Roxie’s specialty.

Terry Ellis is our groundskeeper and in charge of keeping all equipment up and running. He is also the person who harnesses and keeps the horses beautiful for your carriage ride to the altar.

Mike Lowell is our only non-family member, but our family truly feels he is part of our family. Mike has worked with us for more than 10 years. You will see Mike all over the ranch. The day of your wedding, he will be helping you set up your bar. Many days, he drives the horse-drawn carriage.

We are all so excited to meet you. Come on out and take personal tour and meet the family.