10 Favorite Arizona Wedding Venues for Your Big Day
As a Wedding photographer in Arizona I am just so excited to get to live and work in a state with so many breathtaking venues to choose from! Get ready to fall in love with the most breathtaking wedding venues in Arizona! It's no wonder this gorgeous southwestern state is a top destination for many couples.
In this blog post, I’ll describe 10 of my favorite wedding venues in Arizona, each with its own unique charm and beauty. These wedding venues picks truly represent what's special about weddings in Arizona, stunning venues that blend seamlessly with the natural beauty of the desert.
Are you ready? Grab your partner and let's explore the top spots to say "I do" in this gorgeous Arizona state:
The Paseo
Mesa, Arizona
3753 N Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85119
The Paseo is a truly stunning outdoor wedding venue located in Apache Junction, Arizona. With an astounding outdoor location at the foot of the Superstition Mountains, your gorgeous wedding will have the mountain and desert backdrop of your dreams! At The Paseo you can choose to have your ceremony under the Arizona sky or the pavilion, then party in the outdoor reception area and enjoy the sunset and Desert vibes that this venue has to offer.
View more photos from The Paseo here!
Gather Estate
Mesa, Arizona
2600 East Southern Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85204
Gather Estate is a gorgeous urban backyard venue in the West Mesa area offering a perfect backyard feel for your big day, with lush trees and green grass everywhere. The venue itself has an unique beautiful space that feels like home and hints of luxury. If you would like a comfortable and relaxed vibe this is your wedding space!
Desert View Weddings
Apache Junction, Arizona
2014 S. Starr Rd, Apache Junction, AZ 85119
Desert View Wedding & Event venue is the newest wedding venue in the East Valley that showcases incredible views of the Superstition Mountains. It offers a high capacity event center that can hold up to 225 people and an indoor gorgeous chapel. The best details is that the mountains can be observed through the entirely glass walls (the indoor chapel wall of windows opens up! For your ceremony there is also an outdoor option in the courtyard. This venue is available all year round as there is also temperature control in all of the buildings! One perk of this venue is the early arrival time that is allowed on the wedding day and bring your own alcohol! Check out a blog post about this venue by clicking here! Photos below by Tessa June Photography.
Desert Botanical Gardens
Phoenix, Arizona
1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008
The Desert Botanical Gardens are one of the most unique venues in Phoenix! Adorned with a wide collection of cacti, this beautiful space needs so little decoration and provides tons of photo opportunities. The DBG is located next to the Phoenix Zoo, and it provides multiple wedding ceremony and reception locations. Their incredible selection offers an open-air pavilion, a scenic courtyard and, gorgeous garden. Picture yourself mingling with your partner, your guests and walking in a charming garden sipping cocktails as the sun sets.
The Venue At the Grove
Phoenix, Arizona
7010 S 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041
The Venue at the Grove is truly a hidden gem of a venue! Nestled on over two acres in the heart of Phoenix, AZ, this venue also offers indoor and outdoor options to bring your wedding dreams to life. This location truly feels like a sanctuary in the city. Imagine exchanging your vows in an intimate setting, surrounded by a sea of twinkling lights and flourishing trees! Incredibly romantic! Their indoor banquet hall is modern and offers beautiful and elegant French doors opening to breathtaking views.
View more photos from The Venue At The Grove here!
Wrigley Mansion
Phoenix, Arizona
2501 E Telawa Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85016
The historic Wrigley Mansion was built as a gift to his wife in 1932. With a romantic story like that, this venue is already winning our hearts. Not only the mansion architecture is stunning, but their breathtaking views of the mountains and city below make it a wonderful venue to spend your special day. The property is gorgeous with so many unique locations to photograph! The Garden Room and Terrace are the most popular choice for couples while the Living Room and Veranda are the picks for larger celebrations with a touch of vintage and modern glamor. Their restaurants are known for a top-notch experience and so is their Wedding venue coordinator staff!
El Chorro
Paradize Valley, AZ
5550 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Oh we love historic venues! The historic venue El Chorro in Paradise Valley features a beautiful outdoor lawn with views of Camelback Mountain, their Casa Paloma patio is a popular spot for ceremonies, making it one of the most romantic and luxurious wedding venues in Arizona. The Casa Paloma patio is a popular spot for ceremonies, while the newly renovated ballroom provides a more chic reception space.
Stone Bridge Manor
Mesa, Arizona
4000 E Palm St, Mesa, AZ 85215
The grand Stone Bridge Manor house is the center of many wedding ceremony options in the Manor Courtyard . Couples love the enchanted grounds of this captivating property, including pools, perfectly kept lawns, and gardens, the architecture of this venue are inspiredbt an English Style Garden, with many well thought details for their reception rooms, which include grand staircases and large spaces full of natural light.
View more photos from Stone Bridge Manor here!
The Scott Resort & Spa
Scottsdale, Arizona
4925 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
The Scott Is a luxury Arizona wedding venue filled with the historic downtown Scottsdale charm. Right next to Old Town Scottsdale, this truly unique boutique resort offers a little bit of tropical Old Habana vibes combined with colorful and eclectic style decorations. You can get married among their lush tropical gardens and enjoy all the photo opportunities for their casual, yet elegant settings.
Villa Siena
Gilbert, Arizona
890 W Elliot Rd Ste 104, Gilbert, AZ 85233
The Villa Siena is one of the most picturesque wedding venues in Arizona. The Italian-style mansion in Gilbert is surrounded of lush courtyards and ceremony sites inspired in Italian elegance that will definitely capture your guests. Their settings perfectly recreate fine historic Italian architecture, inspired by the buildings and monuments throughout the central region of Tuscany, Italy. The Piazza Toscana is a stunning outdoor garden setting for ceremonies, inspired by the town square in Siena and their exquisite ballroom provides the perfect ambiance for your reception.
Royal Palms Resort & Spa
Scottsdale, Arizona
5200 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Royal Palms Wedding is an Spanish-inspired stylish resort in Phoenix with several beautiful and romantic outdoor wedding opportunities, including the Alhambra Garden, featuring a picturesque pond and fountain. Starting with the exceptional views of the Camelback fountain, the property is also filled with palm trees, rustic elegance and gardens, this Mediterran inspire style is a favorite for many wedding couples!
