It’s hard to start planning a wedding if you don’t know where it will be held. That’s why a wedding venue is more than simply the location of your wedding.
Many experts believe that it is the foundation of your wedding. A wedding venue often determines what the style of the wedding will be.
The first thing you should consider is the type of venue–whether that’s a rustic barn, a waterfront resort, or a modern hotel– and whether that matches up with your wedding vision.
But the beauty of the venue isn’t the only thing that couples are looking for. They’re also looking for wedding planning resources, honest communication from the staff, all the facts about the venue up front, and, most importantly, to stay within budget.
Because a venue is the foundation of the wedding, it’s important that it offers services that will create an outstanding experience for the couple and the guests.
These Phoenix, Arizona wedding venues are some of the best the city has to offer.
From beauty and views to incredible services and packages, it’s not hard to see why these best wedding venues in Phoenix, AZ are couples’ favorites to get married in.
The Place to Be
Located on Historic Grand Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona, The Place to Be reflects the atmosphere of the eclectic city.
The boutique wedding venue features an elegant rustic backdrop for any couple’s intimate nuptials.
The Place to Be offers photo-ready backgrounds like exposed bricks, an aging mural, and metal fixtures with an industrial-chic vibe in two ceremony spaces.
Couples will be able to create a stylish garden aesthetic with fresh eucalyptus in the ceremony spaces.
The Place to Be offers a suite for the couple and the wedding party to get ready before the ceremony. There are two wedding packages available that include wedding decors, like arches, rugs, and greenery.
A dedicated staff and wedding coordinator will ensure every detail is in place for your big day.
Venue cost: $2,500-$5,000
Venue capacity: 75 guests
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Venue at the Grove
Sitting on over two acres of land in Phoenix, Arizona is the picturesque Venue at the Grove.
This wedding venue features lush green grounds sunbathed in light that is sure to take every guest’s breath away. The grounds have a charming pecan grove, providing a truly unique wedding experience.
Outside, you can host your nuptials in the green fields surrounded by tall, mature trees with twinkling lights laced through. You can host cocktail hours and receptions on the brick patio.
For an indoor option, there is a banquet hall, which has large French doors that feature views of the lush land when opened.
Venue at the Grove has customizable, all-inclusive packages available for couples, which include in-house caterers and bar services as well as a DJ and entertainment for an unforgettable reception.
Venue at the Grove will provide a list of vendors to handle your florals, photos, and wedding meal.
And because the venue has a one-event-per-day policy, you will have full access to the entire venue.
Venue cost: $9,810-$21,174
Venue capacity: 200 guests
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Hope Barn & Gardens
For a charming and rustic wedding setting in Phoenix, Arizona, couples should tour Hope Barn & Gardens.
This venue expertly blends comfort, elegance, and rustic chic design. The farmhouse provides stunning indoor and outdoor spaces to host your wedding events.
For an indoor setting at Hope Barn & Gardens, you can get married in the Hope Barn, which features exposed beams on the ceiling and a stunning chandelier.
The rustic space will easily adapt to any wedding colors, themes, or style. Or how about getting married on the outdoor lawns surrounded by lush greenery and bright flowers?
Hope Barn & Gardens has packages to make wedding planning as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. Packages include options for only a ceremony or a ceremony and reception.
There are dressing rooms available for the couple and wedding party to get ready before the ceremony.
The ceremony and reception packages include a rehearsal dinner, event catering, and event coordination.
Venue cost: $1,000-$2,800
Venue capacity: 300 guests
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Desert Botanical Garden
The Desert Botanical Garden is a stunning outdoor wedding venue in Phoenix that will surround your event with native Arizona flora. You’ll feel like you’re in your own desert oasis with mazes of gardens lined with cacti species.
In the distance, you’ll have views of the mountains and a vibrant sunset during an evening wedding.
Desert Botanical Garden has open-air pavilions, terraces, and a courtyard that will provide picturesque backdrops for your wedding events. For indoor spaces, there are conferences and banquet halls available.
For couples who love nature, there are trailside wedding locations for an intimate ceremony on one of the walking trails.
Desert Botanical Garden has audiovisual packages so you can enjoy dancing well into the night.
The venue will provide a list of approved caterers to create a customized wedding meal.
Venue cost: $1,000-$4,200
Venue capacity: 400 guests
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Chateau Luxe
In North Phoenix sits a venue with over 60,000 square feet and a luxurious setting.
Chateau Luxe is nestled at the base of the mountains and has stunning views of the city. Your guests’ breath will be taken away as they arrive at the venue in the private circular driveway.
There are two gorgeous ballrooms that provide a luxurious setting for your wedding ceremony and reception.
Both have an adjoining patio to host a cocktail party or allow the event to flow outside. For an outdoor ceremony, the garden provides a stunning option, surrounded by lush greenery and flowers.
The venue has a house bar that features an extensive wine and beer list and can make specialty cocktails for your event. The full-service kitchen and world-renowned chefs will create a wedding menu customized to the couple’s tastes.
Venue cost: $1,500-$6,000
Venue capacity: 1,000
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Hotel Valley Ho
Host a contemporary dream wedding with pops of color at Hotel Valley Ho.
Located just outside of Phoenix in Scottsdale, Arizona, this venue is perfect for a couple seeking a casual vibe for their wedding without giving up eclectic details. The hotel features mid-century modern exterior and interior designs.
Couples can host an outdoor ceremony in the Palm Courtyard surrounded by tall palm trees and lush grass. For a cool, modern ceremony, host a wedding on the Sky Line Rooftop, which has stunning views of the city.
For an indoor event, you can host a wedding and reception in the Soho Ballroom and the adjoining courtyard.
Hotel Valley Ho offers all-inclusive packages for couples to plan their event with ease, including a customized wedding menu for the reception dinner.
The venue will offer a day-after brunch for the couple and their guests to enjoy before departing.
Venue cost: $2,000-$3,000
Venue capacity: 300 guests
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The Woodland by Harrell Destinations
You’ll feel as if you took a step into the past when hosting your wedding at The Woodlands by Harrel Destinations in Phoenix, Arizona.
This wedding chapel was originally built in 1908 and retains much of that old-world charm. The space is perfect for elopements as well as larger ceremonies.
The Woodlands by Harrel Destinations features a stunning antique interior with original pews, wood-framed windows, and exposed bricks.
You can get married outside on the grounds. Couples can customize all of the details of their event including the floral arrangements and venue decor.
The venue has dressing rooms for couples to get ready before the ceremony.
The Woodlands by Harrel Destinations will provide chairs, tables, and linens for your ceremony and reception. The staff will handle all setup and clean up so you can enjoy your wedding day.
Venue cost: $3,500-$8,500
Venue capacity: 300 guests
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SoHo63
Located just outside of Phoenix in Chandler, Arizona, SoHo63 offers a modern and elegant venue upon which couples can put their own mark.
This blank space venue allows couples to choose the vendors that best match their wedding venue.
SoHo63 is conveniently set in Downtown Chandler near bars and restaurants.
Outside, you can host your events on the Tribeca Terrace, a courtyard with bistro lights and a cozy fireplace that create a romantic atmosphere. Inside, The Plaza provides a blank space that can be transformed to fit your dream wedding.
The SoHo63 staff has over 15 years of experience and can help you turn your wedding vision into reality.
The all-inclusive packages include in-house catering, event planning, and cleanup services.
Venue cost: $4,000-$7,500
Venue capacity: 200 guests
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The Camby Hotel
Located in Phoenix, Arizona, The Camby Hotel offers a sleek and elegant backdrop for all wedding events, from rehearsal dinners to receptions.
The venue can easily host intimate micro weddings as well as grand affairs. The Camby Hotel has plenty of space to host your ceremony and reception.
The Ballroom has large windows with stunning views, elegant chandeliers on the ceiling, and modern decor. The Pavilion provides a space for an outdoor ceremony with backdrops of the mountains.
At The Camby Hotel, you’ll have access to the hotel’s amenities including a rooftop pool and a 24/7 fitness center. Wedding guests can stay on-site in one of the hotel’s beautiful rooms or suites to be close to all wedding events.
The venue offers event services and rentals to ensure the planning process runs smoothly from the start.
Venue cost: $1,000-$3,000
Venue capacity: 350 guests
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Arizona Biltmore
The Arizona Biltmore offers couples a historic luxury wedding venue in Phoenix.
The building was originally designed by architects Albert Chase McArthur and Frank Llyod Wright. This iconic hotel has hosted the events of dignitaries and celebrities, and now, perhaps, your wedding.
Arizona Biltmore has outdoor sites within the lush gardens surrounded by mature trees or next to the sparkling blue water of one of the pools that can be used for wedding ceremonies and receptions.
Inside, host your wedding events in one of the world-class restaurants and bars.
You’ll have access to expert wedding planners, coordinators, and staff that will help ensure that your wedding day happens exactly how you imagined it.
Arizona Biltmore offers customizable on-site catering and bar services for your reception, and the couple can enjoy a complimentary overnight stay.
Venue cost: $4,500-$6,000
Venue capacity: 1,500 guests
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The Clayton House
Located just outside of Phoenix, Arizona in Scottsdale, The Clayton House is a private venue with a unique atmosphere.
The contemporary industrial space provides a laid-back and chic space to recite vows in front of a few family members or a large crowd of loved ones.
The Rafters is a cozy, rustic space that will be perfect for a ceremony or cocktail hour. The Great room features a contemporary combination of wood, metal, and glass details, and connects to a covered porch.
The Clayton House offers on-site coordination to make wedding planning easy from the start. There are catering and bar services that will create and serve a customized wedding menu.
The couple can enjoy a wedding suite to get ready before the ceremony. The Clayton House staff will take care of any setup or cleanup.
Venue cost: $2,000-$4,500
Venue capacity: 300 guests
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Corona Ranch and Rodeo Grounds
If you’re looking for a truly unique venue, you must visit Corona Ranch and Rodeo Grounds.
This is Arizona’s only private Mexican and Western rodeo grounds and has been operating since 1991.
Say “I do” outside at the Corona Ranch, a Spanish hacienda with lots of charm.
There’s a stunning courtyard gazebo as an outdoor ceremony site. Inside, you can host a reception in the Great Hall, where you can dance all night.
Wedding packers come with chairs and tables for your ceremony and reception.
There’s a full-service staff that will take care of the wait and bartending services. You’ll enjoy catering from the talented in-house culinary team.
Venue cost: $4,750-$7,650
Package cost: $5,050 and up per event
Venue capacity: 3,000 guests
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The Wrigley Mansion
Couples will love the historic charm of the Wrigley Mansion in Phoenix, Arizona.
Originally built in 1932, this picturesque mansion sits atop a hill overlooking views of the city and mountains below.
At the Wrigley Mansion’s Garden Terrace you’ll be surrounded by beautiful blooms and have uninterrupted views of Camelback Mountain. More intimate affairs can take place inside, where you’ll find the formal living room and dining room, the verandas, and the garden room.
Wrigley Mansion has in-house catering and bar services that can be customized to fit a couple’s preferences.
The all-inclusive packages available include tables, chairs, and barware.
Venue cost: $3,500
Packages: $110-$150 per person
Venue capacity: 250 guests
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The Croft Downtown
A unique urban space in Downtown Phoenix, The Croft Downtown is a perfect choice for couples who want to be hands-on with their wedding planning.
The venue features original cement floors and wood bow ceilings that are sure to take your guest’s breath away.
Couples will have over 10,000 square feet of event space to host their wedding events.
The Abbey is ideal for smaller weddings while the Cheshire room is best for grand affairs. There’s an outdoor patio surrounded by greenery and twinkling lights that would be perfect for a cocktail hour.
The Croft Downtown offers set-up and breakdown for the ceremony and reception.
You’ll have your choice of decor including an arbor or chuppah, lighting, candles, and aisle decor.
The venue has options for custom floral arrangements for the bridal and bridesmaids’ bouquets, groom’s and groomsmen’s boutonnieres, along with flowers for the ceremony.
Venue cost: $5,400
Venue capacity: 350 guests
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The Duce
Originally built in 1928, The Duce was once a warehouse in the bustling Phoenix produce district.
But, at night, the space transformed into the notorious deuce where people enjoyed jazz music while playing dice and engaging in their vices.
Today, this unforgettable wedding venue has a distinct atmosphere left over from the prohibition days.
The venue has plenty of exposed brick walls and wood beams that contribute to the industrial feel. There’s even a boxing ring where you can take photos or recite your vows.
The events team at The Duce will make planning your wedding simple and easy.
Couples can customize the food and cocktail menu to their taste and enjoy space for live music to dance all night.
Venue cost: $500-$3,000
Venue capacity: 500 guests
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