Tying the Knot in Scottsdale, Arizona

El Chorro is surrounded by the desert of the Camelback Mountains with historic venues and catering that features local and seasonal fresh ingredients. Couples can choose to get married in Casa Paloma, a pavilion style indoor space that offers views of the mountain ranges and an outdoor patio with gardens, or the Event Lawn which Casa Paloma sits behind. Weddings with less than 100 guests can host their event in the Classroom Bar & Bocce Lawn to enjoy indoor-outdoor space with the Herb Garden. The restaurant provides catering, and couples can choose plated dinners like short ribs, salmon, chicken, filet, scallops, and crab, or vegan vegetable Wellington. Family style service, stations, and bar packages are also available.

El Chorro, 5550 East Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, Arizona, 85253, Phone: 480-948-5170

Mountain Shadows events venues allow you to get married right in front of Camel Back Mountain with Mummy Mountains on the other side. The outdoor spaces are surrounded by Southwestern flora including the Mountain Shadows Lawn and Camelback Overlook Deck. An indoor ballroom is also available with floor to ceiling retractable glass walls that lead out onto the terrace for combined indoor/outdoor event space. Weddings of up to 250 guests can be accommodated indoors, and the venue is happy to provide brunches, rehearsal dinners, and late-night snacks in addition to their catering menu.

Mountain Shadows, 5445 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ, 85253, Phone: 855-485-1417

Sonder The Monarch is in the heart of downtown Scottsdale amidst coffee shops, art galleries, boutique shopping, and many restaurants. The resort style hotel features multiple swimming pools and amazing wedding venues that can host up to 500 guests. There are more than 17 venues to choose from and both indoor and outdoor spaces. The catering is customizable, and each entrée is made with local, fresh ingredients. This modern hotel is decorated in bright yellows, oranges, pinks, and greens and perfect for couples that love to be fun and allow their personalities to shine.

Sonder The Monarch, 4000 North Drinkwater Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ, 85251, Phone: 480-308-1100

Ideas For a Luxury Wedding:

Wrigley Mansion is known for its fine dining and is a premier wedding venue in the Phoenix region. The mansion features sweeping panoramic views of Phoenix down below and a backdrop of mountain landscapes. Receptions can be hosted for up to 1,500 people with several private event rooms, and couples can also rent the entire home which has been renovated and upgraded. The veranda spaces offer nearly 360-degree views of the hills and valleys, and the Garden room is a multi-level space perfect for large weddings. Several other spaces are also available indoors including ballrooms.

Wrigley Mansion, 2501 E Telawa Trail, Phoenix, AZ, 85016, Phone: 602-955-4079

Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows is a picturesque wedding location set against the landscapes of Camelback Mountain. The resort is designed with a mix of mid-century elegance and an eclectic, modern ambiance. Couples can choose indoor or outdoor event space, and a prix-fixe menu for catering that includes plated dinner options, hors d’ oeuvres, and late-night snack options. There are four outdoor spaces and two indoor ballrooms. Andaz specializes in cultural weddings as well as traditional weddings, and there are perks for choosing the Hyatt resort, including free night, stays on your honeymoon, a menu tasting, and wedding planning services.

Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows, 6114 N Scottsdale, Arizona, 85253, Phone: 480-368-1234

Chart House is located on the former McCormick Ranch and sprawls more than 4,000 acres in the beautiful Sonoran Desert. Chart House is known for its amazing seafood and steaks, impeccable service, and has been voted one of the finest seafood restaurants in the region multiple times. Couples can host their rehearsal dinner at Chart House or reserve the entire venue for up to 350 guests. Smaller, more intimate, and private events can be hosted in the Camelback Room, which also has a private patio that can host 45 people comfortably. A few other rooms are available with remarkable rooms that seat 55-85 guests.

Chart House, 7255 E McCormick Parkways, Scottsdale Arizona, 85258, Phone: 912-234-6686

CopperWynd Resort & Club is a luxury spa resort, health, and wellness club, in the McDowell Mountains that are perfect for mountain resort weddings in Scottsdale. The resort and wedding space at CopperWynd are nestled into a mountain ridge and offers romantic views of the mountain peaks and the Sonoran Desert. Couples can choose the event lawn or the indoor Sonoran View Room for their event. Rehearsal and welcome dinners, farewell brunch, and bridal luncheon space are also available through the restaurant. Stay before the wedding with your bridal party and families to enjoy golf outings, spa days, and romantic hikes in the mountains.

CopperWynd Resort & Club, 13225 N Eagle Ridge Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona, 85268, Phone: 480-333-1900

Ideas For an Intimate Wedding:

Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix is a premier garden wedding venue that can host your ceremony and reception amongst a romantic backdrop of beautiful and elegant landscaping and flowers. Desert Botanical Garden can host weddings of up to 250 seated guests in one of several indoor and outdoor events spaces including the Steele Herb Garden, Amphitheater, Dorrance Center, and Wildflower Pavilion. Guests to your event are also invited to explore the gardens. Alcohol must be coordinated through the venue.

Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, Arizona, 85008, Phone: 480-941-1225

DoubleTree Resort by Hilton is minutes from Scottsdale and offers a beautifully landscaped property with the tranquil surroundings of Palm trees, luxury courtyards, and desert flowers and cacti as the backdrop for your wedding. DoubleTree is a AAA Four Diamond hotel with a design inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright that can accommodate weddings with up to 800 seated guests. Traditional and custom packages are available, and the hotel offers free shuttle service into Scottsdale for guests staying at the hotel. NO water what time of day your wedding takes place, DoubleTree has the perfect catering for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacks.

DoubleTree Resort by Hilton, 5401 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, Arizona, 85250, Phone: 480-947-5400