Verde Canyon Railroad

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $4,540 for off-peak dates, and $6,000 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 400 seated guests

About this venue

Verde Canyon Railroad offers a 4-hour wilderness ride into an area of extreme natural beauty, following the curves of the Verde River, 20 miles through a red rock canyon, full of unusual geology, abundant wildlife, lush greenery, and Sinagua ruins, on a historic rail route dating to 1912. Group rates are in effect if you've got 20 passengers or more and reservation & payment are coordinated by 1 individual. First Class features "living room style" seating, complimentary appetizers, and 1 complimentary glass of champagne or cider. There are 12 First Class cars. Seating capacity ranges from car to car, from 26 to 38. Larger groups can charter several adjoining cars. Full bar service is available for purchase on board. Catering may be arranged, customized to your tastes and budget. Everyone has access to outdoor viewing cars. The open-air car is generally where wedding ceremonies take place, with couples saying their vows in the center of the car surrounded by friends and family.

Seated guest capacity

  • 26-400

Venue type

  • Farms, Barns, Ranches
  • Historic Estates, Mansions
  • Industrial Spaces
  • Parks, Gardens
  • Vineyards, Wineries

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
300 N Broadway, Clarkdale, AZ 86324

Our event spaces

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A privately chartered rail car

It's Not the Destination, It's the Journey

First Class cars feature seating ranging from 26 to 40, with most cars seating 38. Included: A bar and dedicated bartender (bar service not included) and options to include catering. All cars have access to adjacent open-air cars, making it ideal for wedding groups.

Guest capacity

2-40 Seated

2-40 Standing

Square footage

800

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

A bartender and available bar service (beverages not included). Living room-style seating for 26-40 passengers. Complimentary champagne or sparkling cider toast upon boarding. Complimentary bottled water. Complimentary individually-boxed charcuterie (a set menu, varying seasonally). Access to an adjoining open-air viewing car with an open-air attendant. Restroom on board. If two cars are chartered a private open-air car is also included.

Room cost

Range from $3068-$5740 for four hour journey depending on size of car and season

Available services that can be provided by Verde Canyon Railroad

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Event coordinator
  • Event staff
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Reviews

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  • Unique Train Wedding

    •Verified review
    •Brenna•Sep 14, 2024

    The team at Verde Canyon Railroad was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. Their communication was friendly, efficient, and easy, which made planning our special day a breeze. The value they provided was great, with a unique and memorable experience (and amazing photo opportunities). They worked with us to create a customized menu, an adorable welcome sign, and their staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming throughout the event. A special shout out to Ellen who arranged for us to do a “first look” on the train beforehand. Our guests have raved about what a one-of-a-kind wedding we had, and we credit a lot of that to the wonderful team at Verde Canyon Railroad, especially Ellen who was great to work with. We were not a small group —120 people— and they handled us with ease.

  • The best day ever

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    •Grace and D.•Oct 16, 2020

    The choice to have our wedding on the Verde Canyon Railroad was the best ever. Working with Ellen and the entire staff went without a bump. Everyone was very accommodating, personable, efficient and pleasant. Everything was delivered as promised. We had one hundred guests, and everyone felt special. The food was delicious and the set up was appealing. I really cannot express how perfect everyone made our day. Our guests are still talking about what a unique destination it was.

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