Reception and ceremony locations: great wedding sites in phoenix

Phoenix Arizona is a beautiful city surrounded by picturesque mountains. Throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area are many diverse venues for holding a wedding. There are antique buildings, luscious gardens, old west charm, and of course no lack of country clubs and resorts. With so many options, you are sure to find the perfect place for your perfect wedding in Phoenix.

Some of the most popular places to have a wedding are country clubs and resorts. The "valley of the Sun" is peppered with plenty of both that will accommodate a wedding party; here are some of the top picks:

CopperWynd Resort and Club

Right outside of Phoenix. Wonderful mountain views. Chosen as #29 of the Top 75 Resorts in North America.

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CopperWynd Resort and Club

Catering/Conference Services

13225 N. Eagle Ridge Dr.

Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

(480)333-1846

Pointe Hilton Resorts

A beautiful resort overlooking the mountains, and has spectacular city views. Handles up to 220 guests.

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Pointe Hilton Resorts

11111 N 7th St

Phoenix, AZ

(602) 866-7500 Ext. 7191

Pointe South Mountain Resort

Another great resort with mountain views.

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Pointe South Mountain Resort

7777 S Pointe Parkway

Phoenix, AZ

(602) 431-6433

The Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain

An exclusive resort, with great views of the mountains, and the city below. Accommodates up to 150.

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The Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain

5700 E McDonald Dr

Paradise Valley, AZ

(480) 607-2306

Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa

A great view and a touch of old west. The spa would be a great touch for some pre-ceremony pampering for the bride.

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Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa

5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd

Phoenix, AZ

(602) 225-0100

Some people prefer a more unique place, the following are places that are well know throughout the Valley for providing a bit of character to your wedding:

Antique Wedding House

Right outside Phoenix. Built by the family of Mesa's first mayor, Alexander Macdonald, it offers a historic ambience to your event. A chapel is available for 2 to 50 guests, and a garden gazebo will accommodate up to 200 people.

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Antique Wedding House

307 E First St

Mesa, AZ

(480) 649-1934

Pioneer Arizona Living History Village

The Pioneer Living History village is well known to locals young and old. It is s collection of 1880’s historical buildings, and gives you a glimpse into the life of our pioneer forefathers. The Community Church has been a beautiful setting for many weddings.

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Pioneer Arizona Living History Village

3901 W Pioneer Rd

Phoenix, AZ

(623) 465-1052

Phoenix Zoo-Stone House Pavilion

Options for locations include a grassy lawn overlooking a lake, desert hideaway with sunset views, or an intimate garden.

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Phoenix Zoo

455 N Galvin Parkway

Phoenix, AZ

(602) 914-4301

The King's Courtyard

Specializes in Celtic and Renaissance weddings. Choose from many different locations for your ceremony.

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The King's Courtyard

602-670-0678

The many sunny days in Phoenix help gardens to be popular locations for weddings. Here are a couple of the best:

Regency Garden

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25 N Robson

Mesa, AZ

(480) 668-5908

Boojum Tree's Hidden Gardens

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16026 N 36th St

Phoenix, AZ

(602) 867-8975

Many places will offer a tour if you call and make an appointment. Also, rates often change seasonally, so be sure to contact in advance with the date(s) of your party.