Proposals and weddings at the Ruby Mountain Ballroom
The Ruby Mountain Ballroom at Cactus Petes Resort Casino & Horseshu Hotel is a 2,585 sq ft event space that can host wedding ceremonies and receptions for up to 180 guests. The property offers an adjoining 1,155 sq ft foyer for cocktail hour, on-site catering options (plated or buffet), and multiple room types for guest stays.
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Ruby Mountain Ballroom: space and capacity
The Ruby Mountain Ballroom provides 2,585 square feet of flexible event space and is listed for wedding receptions and plated or buffet-style dinners. Maximum capacity for banquet-style seating is 180 guests.
An adjoining 1,155 sq ft foyer is available for a cocktail hour or pre-reception mingling, keeping guest flow simple between spaces.
- Ballroom size: 2,585 sq ft
- Foyer size: 1,155 sq ft (for cocktail hour or registration)
- Seating capacity for plated/buffet: up to 180 guests
| Setup | Typical guest count |
|---|---|
| Plated dinner / buffet | Up to 180 |
| Cocktail hour (foyer) | Small to medium groups — complements main ballroom |
| Intimate dinners (Hospitality Suites) | Up to 30 per suite |
Catering and dining for your wedding
Cactus Petes handles wedding catering with options for plated dinners or buffet-style service in the Ruby Mountain Ballroom. The resort’s food venues include 36 Steak & Seafood for a more formal dinner and the Desert Room for casual group meals.
For rehearsal dinners and smaller private gatherings, the property lists Hospitality Suites and an Executive Board Room that can be used for seated dinners or meetings related to the wedding.
- Plated dinner and buffet options available
- 36 Steak & Seafood: steakhouse dinner service (reservations recommended Thurs–Sat evenings)
- Desert Room: casual breakfast, lunch and dinner for family-friendly meals
- Hospitality Suites: ~140 sq ft each; suited for intimate dinners (up to 30)
| On-site dining | Best for |
|---|---|
| 36 Steak & Seafood | Formal rehearsal dinners or bridal dinners (reservations recommended) |
| Desert Room | Casual family meals and post-wedding brunch |
| The Plateau / Nosh | Quick-service needs (late-night or informal bites) |
Ceremony, timeline and logistics
The ballroom can be configured for an indoor ceremony and reception. The adjoining foyer gives you a separate area for guest arrival and cocktail hour so the ballroom can be prepared between uses.
Event AV and presentation gear are available through the resort’s meetings and events team; Cactus Petes lists built-in meeting room AV capacities across its event spaces and Hospitality Suites with TVs and projectors.
- Use foyer for guest check-in and cocktail hour before guests enter the ballroom
- Ask the events team about microphone, projector, and screen availability
- Plan load-in times with the venue to avoid conflicts on busy casino-event days
| Service | Typical use |
|---|---|
| AV equipment | Ceremony music, speeches, DJ or slideshow |
| Catering setup | Buffet lines, plated service timing |
| Event staffing | Server and bar staffing based on guest count |
Where guests stay: room types and considerations
Cactus Petes Resort Casino & Horseshu Hotel offers a range of room types across the main tower and the Horseshu building. Room names you may reserve for guests include Tower Deluxe Room, Tower Deluxe Smoking, Horseshu, Across the street from Cactus Petes Resort Casino Room, Horseshu Hotel Two Queens Smoking, Across the street from Cactus Petes Resort Casino Room, and Horseshu Pet Friendly, Across the street from Cactus Petes Resort Casino Room.
Children of all ages are welcome to stay when accompanied by an adult booking the room; however, guests must be at least 21 to rent a room, and a photo ID plus a credit card in the renter’s name are required at check-in.
- Tower Deluxe Room: available in 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds configurations
- Horseshu room types are across the street from the main casino tower and include pet-friendly and smoking-designated options
- Rooms in the Horseshu Building may be exempt from the nightly resort/amenity fee that applies to most tower rooms — check at booking
| Room name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Tower Deluxe Room | King or 2 Queen Beds; in the 10-story tower |
| Horseshu Pet Friendly, Across the street from Cactus Petes Resort Casino Room | Pet-friendly option in the Horseshu Building (fee applies where listed) |
| Horseshu Hotel Two Queens Smoking, Across the street from Cactus Petes Resort Casino Room | Smoking-designated room in Horseshu Building |
Wedding-weekend extras and on-site amenities
Couples can use the resort’s seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub for pre-wedding relaxation (pool is typically open May–September). The property also lists free self-parking, an RV/bus/truck parking area, and an EV charging station.
If guests want to combine wedding weekend activities with local recreation, Jackpot Golf Course is nearby and the resort lists shuttle options and concierge help for local excursions.
- Seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub (pool season May–September)
- Free self-parking plus RV, bus and truck parking
- Nearby: Jackpot Golf Course (about 1–1.2 miles away) and local day trips to Twin Falls / Shoshone Falls
| Amenity | Notes |
|---|---|
| Pool & hot tub | Seasonal pool (May–September); hot tub availability listed |
| Parking | Free self-parking, RV and bus parking available |
| Golf | Jackpot Golf Course nearby for guest tee times |
Booking, rules and practical tips
To reserve event space or book room blocks, contact the resort’s meetings and events or central reservations. The property enforces a 21+ minimum age to rent a guest room and requires a photo ID and credit card in the renter’s name at check-in.
Ask the events team in advance about deposits, incidental-authorized amounts, the nightly resort/amenity fee (which does not apply to Horseshu rooms), and any noise or timing restrictions tied to casino or showroom events.
- Check-in at Cactus Petes begins at 4:00 PM; check-out is at 11:00 AM
- A nightly resort/amenity fee applies to most rooms (exceptions for Horseshu rooms noted on some listings) — confirm at booking
- Confirm catering timelines, bar service cut-off times, and AV needs with the events manager
| Question | What to ask when booking |
|---|---|
| Deposits & payment | Ask about event deposit, incidental hold amount and accepted payment methods at check-in |
| Room blocks | Request a room block near the ballroom and confirm resort-fee applicability |
| Vendor access | Confirm load-in/out times and where vendors park or unload |
