While in Tucson, you’ll never be too far from gorgeous mountains, creating breathtaking views throughout the city. It’s known for delicious Southwestern cuisine and its rich history. All of this combined makes Tucson one of the best cities to get married in.
The venues all create a romantic atmosphere that strives to give couples an unforgettable wedding day.
And if the views aren’t going to sway you to have an outdoor wedding in this beautiful desert city, the prices might. In the state of Arizona, the average wedding cost about $29,400, with all the bells and whistles included.
But many of these venues fall well under the average without sacrificing the views, so you can feel comfortable saying your “I dos”!
From towering cacti to lush gardens to citrus trees, you’ll find a little bit of everything at these outdoor wedding venues in Tucson, Arizona. Your wedding day is sure to be picture-perfect at one of these unique outdoor oases.
The Kingan Garden
Located in the historic Kingan Building, this venue has a 19th-century carriage house as well as a lush garden. The Kingan Garden is perfect for couples who want a bit of vintage flair with their desert wedding.
You’ll have exclusive use of the entire venue, creating an intimate and quiet ambiance to recite your vows. Outside in the garden, bistro lights will twinkle from above so you can dance under a starry sky. You’ll be surrounded by lush desert flora and have a stunning view of the sunset.
The Kingan Garden will provide a bridal suite to get ready for the event and early access to the building to rehearse your ceremony. The venue also has wedding packages that couples can customize to fit their needs and tastes, which include an on-site event planner and in-house catering and bartending services.
Price Range: $7,000 to $20,000.
Capacity: Up to 200 guests.
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Stillwell House
Charming and sophisticated, Stillwell House is a historic home transformed into a gorgeous wedding venue in the desert. Surrounding the beautiful home are romantic gardens that are the perfect backdrop for a ceremony and reception.
You’ll have use of the entire estate to create the wedding of your dreams. A suite is available to get ready before the wedding. Host your ceremony in the courtyard, where tall trees will provide shade from the desert sun.
Stillwell House will provide planners and coordinators to help manage all the details of your event. The on-site chef will prepare a menu inspired by world flavors. Your menu can be customized to meet any dietary restrictions. You can even enjoy brunch the morning after your wedding.
Price Range: $6,000 to $17,406.
Capacity: Up 300 guests.
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Mollohan Castle
For those who want to feel like royalty on their wedding day, Mollohan Castle can offer that in a unique way. This rustic castle is located in the Arizona desert and is accessible from enchanting trails with beautiful views.
Getting to the castle is only half of the adventure. Guests will be amazed at the views but even more amazed at the ceremony site. You’ll have green lawns among rolling hills as the backdrop to your wedding day.
Mollohan Castle allows you to customize your event with the catering, florals, and decor of your choice. You and your wedding party can stay on location as Mollohan Castle can accommodate up to ten guests.
Price Range: $2,000 to $5,000
Capacity: Up to 100 guests.
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Loews Ventana Canyon
A luxurious resort that has breathtaking views of the Sonoran Desert and mountains in the distance. Loews Ventana Canyon is perfect for couples who want a casually elegant event in the refreshing mountain air.
Host your outdoor wedding on the Upper Terrace, which has views of an 80-foot waterfall. Or choose the Cascade Terrace that overlooks the resort’s main pool. Coyote Corral is a 22,000-square-foot western-themed village that provides a unique venue for a wedding ceremony and reception.
Loews Ventana Canyon can accommodate intimate micro weddings and elaborate affairs alike. You and your guests can also enjoy the hotel amenities like the lakeside spa, on-site accommodations, and star service.
Price Range: $1,800 to $47,600.
Capacity: Up to 400 guests.
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Tucson Botanical Garden
An oasis in the desert, the Tuscon Botanical Garden provides couples with a lush and aromatic venue to recite their vows. The Tucson Botanical Gardens features flora and fauna native to the desert. Your wedding will see guests like butterflies, honeybees, and hummingbirds.
You’ll have a romantic wedding in the Garden, surrounded by colorful flowers. The Garden features a brick courtyard with lush landscaping that will be perfect for both casual and formal weddings, and intimate and grand affairs.
Tucson Botanical Gardens is customization friendly, so you can create a ceremony or reception layout that fits your wedding dream. The venue will provide on-site catering and bar service.
Price Range: $850 to $2,000.
Capacity: Up to 150 guests.
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The La Mariposa Resort
This classic desert venue has stunning views of the mountains in the distance and sits since it sits at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Your wedding photos will be truly unmatched within their gardens and the mountainous backdrop.
Outside, host your ceremony within the gardens, which features lush landscaped lawns and water features like fountains and ponds. There is also a lighted gazebo that provides a stunning option for a ceremony space or wedding photos.
The special events team offers on-site catering with multiple cuisine styles and a team that will accommodate any dietary needs. The venue also has event planning services, so your wedding will be exactly how you dreamed.
Price Range: $1,100 to $2,750.
Capacity: Up to 1000 guests.
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The Urban Grove
Just as the name suggests, this venue is surrounded by panoramic views of citrus trees and palms. This historic grove dates back to the 1920s and is now a private estate that hosts gorgeous weddings.
The Spanish Colonial building will provide a gorgeous background with old-world charm for your wedding ceremony. The venue has preserved the spaces to evoke authentic Southwest ambiance. Outside, host your wedding and reception on the covered patio among the citrus trees.
The Urban Grove will provide a day-of coordinator to ensure that the event runs smoothly. Your guests will also enjoy an outdoor bar and fire pit on the patio.
Price Range: $2,800 to $3,000.
Capacity: Up to 150 guests.
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Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort
At the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains, nestled in the valley, is the Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort. This historic wedding venue has unmatched views of the mountains and desert landscapes.
Your guests will surely be wowed by the views as they arrive at your outdoor ceremony. The inner courtyard features lush gardens and twinkling lights hanging above. There’s also a fountain and outdoor fireplace for guests to enjoy and for the couple to take wedding photos in front of.
Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort offers guest accommodations right on-site so you can dance the night away before retiring to your room.
Price Range: $16,000 to $20,000.
Capacity: Up to 150 guests.
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Reid Park Zoo
Animal lovers will enjoy being near their favorite furry creatures when having a wedding at the Reid Park Zoo. This venue offers the dreamy backdrop to say “I do”. Reid Park Zoo can easily host intimate and cozy weddings or elegant affairs under the stars.
Reid Park Zoo is boasted as one of Tucson’s best-kept secrets, so it’s the perfect place to host a wedding if you’re looking to wow your guests. Have them take a walk on the wild side with a few options for outdoor weddings.
Event Gardens provides a vibrant outdoor location. Expedition Tanzania Camp has gorgeous green views as the backdrop to the ceremony. It’s also the home to five African elephants. The Pachyderm Patio overlooks Expedition Tanzania and is the perfect site for a reception and has gorgeous sunset views.
Price Range: $6,000 to $10,000.
Capacity: Up to 1,000 guests.
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The Buttes at Reflections
Vintage and picturesque, The Buttes at Reflections provides a gorgeous setting for your wedding. You’ll have views of the Pusch Ridge Mountains in the background as you recite your vows.
The gardens also feature a romantic gazebo as the stage for your ceremony and a tranquil water fountain to add to the ambiance. Cocktail hour can take place on the patio with twinkling lights overhead.
The Buttes at Reflections offer two suites for your and your future spouse to get ready in. The on-site chef will meet with you to choose custom menu options for your home. The Buttes at Reflections also have all-inclusive packages to make wedding planning easier.
Price Range: $5,450 to $16,950.
Capacity: Up to 230 guests.
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Owl River
This hacienda-style venue has gorgeous views of the majestic mountains and the San Xavier Mission. Your guests will have some of the most gorgeous outdoor options as they watch you and your spouse-to-be declare your love.
Owl River has rolling lawns and manicured gardens with oversized cacti that’ll provide couples with stunning backgrounds for photos. Host a cocktail hour on the patio and enjoy the sunsets surrounding the venue and the twinkling lights overhead.
On-site accommodations are available at the Main House, Blue House, or Red House. Owl River also provides spaces to get ready before the wedding. This venue also speaks Spanish.
Price Range: Starts at $2,000.
Capacity: Up to 100 guests.
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Lodge on the Desert
This historic building in Tuscon is now a boutique hotel with hacienda-style accommodations. You’ll have gorgeous mountain views in the distance and be surrounded by beautiful desert plants and flowers.
Outdoors, you’ll have 6,700 square feet to use for your wedding. The Palm Lawn has towering palm trees and olive trees surrounding the area. Romantic string lights overhead will set create the ambiance.
Wedding packages include an event planner to help with all the details. Guests can stay in this contemporary Southwest hotel in luxury suites and guest rooms to be close to all of the wedding festivities.
Price Range: $10,083 to $20,095.
Capacity: Up to 250 guests.
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Saguaro Buttes
Among the Saguaro National Park and the Rincon Mountains, the rustic wedding venue in Tucson, Arizona provides a gorgeous view and a private retreat for your wedding. Saguaro Buttes have 26 acres to enjoy your wedding day.
The venue has two outdoor areas for your ceremony and reception. Take a half-mile trail on foot or by golf cart through the desert to reach the Overlook, which has gorgeous views of Saguaro National Park for a sunset ceremony. The Pond is a desert oasis with stunning overhead lights to dance the night away.
You’ll have the entire venue to yourself on the day of your wedding. Saguaro Buttes have wedding packages to fit all budgets and tastes. All weddings will have an event coordinator and event planner to help create a gorgeous day for you and your spouse-to-be.
Price Range: $450 to $4,700.
Capacity: Up to 300 guests.
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The Z Mansion
Originally built in 1898 by Judge Charles Wright, this historic mansion was bought by the Zellweger family in 1901. This venue has gorgeous Victorian influences and provides an enchanting location for outdoor spaces in Tucson.
The courtyard is surrounded by trees, offering shade and beauty during the ceremony. You can exchange vows under the gazebo, which can be decorated with the florals of your choosing. This space is also ideal for wedding receptions under the stars.
The Z Mansion has wedding planners and coordinators who will handle all the details so couples can relax and enjoy their big day. The Z Mansion also offers on-site catering to create a luxurious meal with a range of options to fit all dietary needs and preferences.
Price Range: $4,999 to $38,111.
Capacity: Up to 250 guests.
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Oasis at Wild Horse Ranch
Dating back to the 1890s, The Oasis at Wild Horse Ranch is one of the oldest guest ranches in the state. You’ll have an old-world charm and modern amenities at The Oasis at Wild Horse Ranch that will make your dream wedding unforgettable.
Sitting on twenty acres above the city and surrounded by desert and lush landscaping, The Oasis at Wild Horse Ranch will provide an unforgettable backdrop for an outdoor ceremony. Couples will have their choice of two gardens and an outdoor patio as locations for their ceremony and reception in this desert oasis.
All packages include a customized menu from the in-house chef, expert event coordination, a dedicated newlywed server, assistance with outside vendors, and event planners to help manage details.
Price Range: $4,912 to $44,400.
Capacity: Up to 300 guests.
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