Tucson offers a wedding backdrop like no other with its rugged desert landscapes, Spanish colonial architecture and iconic Sonoran Desert flora. You'll find the Santa Catalina Mountains creating dramatic backdrops for your special day while saguaro-studded horizons form those picture-perfect silhouettes during Arizona's famous golden-hour sunsets.

You'll discover a diverse venue landscape throughout Tucson including desert and outdoor venues like Saguaro Buttes where you can say "I do" with panoramic Rincon Mountain views behind you. Historic properties such as The Stillwell House give you downtown charm with elegant gardens while resort venues like Hacienda Del Sol; originally a 1929 girls' school now transformed into a luxury resort; offer upscale amenities. For something truly memorable Reid Park Zoo provides Event Gardens and Pachyderm Patio with zoo views your guests won't forget. The Tucson Botanical Gardens offers lush garden settings if you're dreaming of a floral-filled celebration.

Wedding venues in Tucson typically run between $9,000 and $11,100 which aligns with what you'd expect nationally at $6,500-$12,000. Your complete wedding budget will vary based on how many people you're inviting. With 50 guests you're looking at around $21,203 while 100 guests pushes that to $35,765. For 150 guests expect to spend about $49,453 and 200 guests brings the total to roughly $61,686. Larger celebrations with 250 guests cost approximately $73,919 while 300-person weddings typically reach $86,152. Your venue will take up about 20% of your total Tucson wedding budget.

Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort welcomes you with elegant Southwestern-style décor and custom menus that can accommodate up to 175 guests while providing stunning mountain views. JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort offers elegant ballrooms with a desert oasis atmosphere and professional culinary teams to create your perfect menu. Tanque Verde Ranch gives you a secluded retreat with Southwest-inspired cuisine and various event spaces to choose from. The Treasury 1929 housed in a historic building provides a three-story celebration space with downtown convenience for you and your guests.

You'll find Hacienda Del Sol offers wheelchair accessibility and accommodations for guests with disabilities while still maintaining its historic charm and character. JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort provides full accessibility with accommodations including accessible rooms and facilities throughout the property. Reid Park Zoo features wheelchair-accessible paths throughout its unique event spaces making it easier for all guests to enjoy your celebration. Tanque Verde Ranch offers accommodations for guests with disabilities though some areas may present challenges due to the natural terrain and environment.

The Omni Tucson National Resort & Spa gives you five distinct wedding venues with both indoor and outdoor options that accommodate technological solutions so distant loved ones can join your celebration. JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort provides elegant settings with A/V capabilities that enhance the experience for remote guests. Loews Ventana Canyon Resort offers lush gardens and desert views that can be beautifully captured and streamed to friends and family who can't attend in person.

October sees the most venue inquiries in Tucson so start your search early to secure your preferred date and location!