201-250 guest capacity
This venue can host up to 250 guests
About this vendor
Romantic Garden Weddings
Nestled within the charming historic downtown "El Presidio" Tucson neighborhood lies Kingan Gardens, a picturesque haven destined to host your dream wedding or special event. Formerly a private residence & later the Tucson Museum of Art’s inaugural site, this 1906 landmarked property has been transformed into a versatile event space, exuding elegance and romance at every turn.
Combining old-world appeal with modern amenities, Kingan Gardens caters to events of all sizes. From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, our venue offers the ideal backdrop.
Guests are greeted by a historic lobby upon arrival, while the bridal party enjoys a luxurious suite in the restored carriage house for preparations. Grooms have a separate space within the main house for privacy and comfort.
The verdant walled garden, spanning 15,000 square feet, features dedicated ceremony, cocktail, and reception areas amidst lush greenery. A covered bar, catering kitchen, and entertainment amenities ensure seamless event execution.
Romantic lighting sets the mood for celebration, with a fixed DJ booth and outdoor electrical setups for entertainment needs. Parking is convenient with an independent lot accommodating up to 40 cars.
Enchanting outdoor spaces with fountains and intimate seating areas provide picturesque settings for relaxation and photography. Pets are welcome, and reliable Wi-Fi keeps guests connected throughout the event.
Here's a glimpse of what we offer:
• Location: Conveniently situated in downtown Tucson's historic El Presidio District.
• Space: Over 15,000 square feet of dedicated outdoor event space, plus multiple indoor areas & 2 getting ready suites.
• Convenience: Ample parking available for your guests.
• Customization: Tailored packages to suit your specific needs and preferences.
• Inclusions: Comprehensive packages starting at $11,000 for 100 guests, inclusive of taxes and fees, with gratuity optional.
• Services: Exclusive venue rental, catering, bartenders, DJ services, day-of coordinators, complimentary rehearsal and more.
• Flexibility: BYOB policy, allowing you to personalize your bar selection and enjoy cost savings.
Whether you're exchanging vows beneath the Arizona sky or dancing under the stars, Kingan Gardens invites you to create memories that will last a lifetime. Experience the pinnacle of hospitality and charm as you host your wedding or special event in this idyllic oasis in the heart of downtown Tucson.
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception:
$2,500
Ceremony:
Contact for price
Bar services:
Contact for price
Catering:
Contact for price
Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Guest Capacity
- Up to 250
Settings
- Garden
- Historic Venue
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Cakes & Desserts
- Destination Weddings
- Food & Catering
- Service Staff
Reviews
Your trust is our goal. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.
4.8
out of 5.013 reviews
Review Summary
This AI-generated summary is a snapshot of this vendor's ratings and feedback.
Kingan Gardens is a highly recommended wedding venue in downtown Tucson, praised for its intimate and enchanting atmosphere. The owner, Sheila, is commended for her extensive knowledge of wedding planning, seamless organization, and quick responsiveness to inquiries. Guests and couples alike appreciate the beautiful garden oasis setting, the calm and peaceful ambiance, and the personalized packages tailored to fit different budgets. Overall, Kingan Gardens is described as a hidden gem with exceptional service that creates truly unforgettable weddings and events.- Top reviews
- Newest first
- Oldest first
- Highest rated
- Lowest rated
Sort by
We had our wedding at Kingan Gardens, and it was the perfect venue for our special day. The setting is quaint and intimate, creating a beautiful and romantic atmosphere that our guests absolutely loved. Sheila, the owner, was fantastic to work with. Her extensive knowledge of wedding planning and local vendors made the entire process seamless.
Sheila's expertise and dedication ensured that every detail was perfect. She provided valuable recommendations and was always available to answer our questions. The charm and elegance of Kingan Gardens, combined with Sheila's exceptional support, made our wedding truly unforgettable. We highly recommend Kingan Gardens for anyone looking for an intimate and enchanting wedding venue.
100% FAV VENUE IN TOWN! I not only had my wedding at this beautiful venue... I also had my baby shower here as well. Being able to have events in a garden in the HEART of the desert, truly is a gift!
The owner is so knowledgeable and made both events flow so effortlessly.
Kingan Gardens is the perfect hidden gem in downtown Tucson! As soon as we walked in while looking for venues we knew this was the one. There’s a sense of calm and peace at the venue and Sheila is amazing! She has custom packages you can create to fit your budget and is very quick and responsive with messaging. All our guests loved the venue and all the vendors that were included. Me and my husband couldn’t be happier!
Any questions?
My husband and I had our wedding ceremony at Kingan Gardens in March 2023. Kingan Gardens is a beautiful location within downtown Tucson, a sort of garden oasis. March in Tucson is when the plants begin to bloom, and Kingan Gardens was no exception. The garden had was green with colorful flowers, perfect for our wedding. Sheila, the coordinator for Kingan Gardens, was extremely helpful and kind. She helped us make the day absolutely perfect. I particularly enjoyed getting ready in the carriage house and the arch-shaped hedge that we got married in front of, which was blooming orange and yellow flowers when we got married. To find such a hidden gem in the heart of the historic El Presidio neighborhood is amazing. I highly recommend Kingan Gardens as a venue for a wedding or other event, particularly in the spring when the garden is in bloom.
My wife and I were married here in December 2022.
Such a beautiful venue and we had such high hopes of it being a wonderful day and for the most part it was . My wife and I are both fairly easy going and trusting. We trusted that when the package came with a photographer we were getting a professional wedding photographer. That is not what we got,unfortunately . I would 100 percent choose this venue again because Sheila was wonderful and the venue was beautiful. The dissapointment came when we got our pictures. We did not get any of the pictures that we asked for . For example , the photographer did not take one picture of my wife with our kids. That should be a pretty standard picture at a wedding. If we could go back we would have hired our own photographer. Just very dissapointing.
My husband and I just had our wedding at Kingan. The day was magical, the flow was perfect and the vendors Sheila and her team recommended did an incredible job.
Response from the Vendor on 05/12/2022
Thank you so much Jessica! Congratulations!!!!!
First of all Kingan Gardens is a beautiful place, well kept up, super reasonable, charming, and has a bit of historic Tucson coloring. Definitely plan your event here!
Now below is long, but is my personal experience with the venue:
This year has been crazy for everyone, not only in the wedding industry but the whole country. #2020
Through all the planning during the pandemic Shelia (owner of Kingan Gardens) has been amazing with communication. My fiancé and I booked in January 2020 for a November 2020 wedding and we talked about our options (at different stages throughout the pandemic), planned on not postponing our wedding. Then my fiancé broke his ankle about a month before the wedding with surgery 15 days before the wedding. When I mentioned this to Sheila her first response was “Take care of him. We’ll figure out everything after he starts healing from surgery”. That spoke volumes to me in this business deal (as unromantic as that sounds, that is what a contract is). Sheila is a wonderful woman and very smart business owner. She allowed my fiancé and I to postpone and pick/hold a different date with no struggles/penalties/ect. She took care of notifying the other vendors and was very accommodating.
We look forward to finally celebrating on our new date. Thank you Sheila!
Response from the Vendor on 12/28/2020
WOW! Thank you so much Heather. I hope all is well with you Seth and the whole family. What a wonderful way to start my day and make me remember why I love what I do. Love you guys!!!
When I first arrived at Kingan Gardens, I knew it was perfect. Everything about it was stunning, beautiful and picturesque, with a very versatile layout, but perhaps most importantly, nothing out-shown the owner, Sheila. Sheila was amazing to work with. Her no-nonsense, straight forward approach was a breath of fresh air and made working with her enjoyable and easy. She was so wonderful, making sure that all of our requests were met and helping make the wedding evening run as smooth as possible. It was a joy to meet her and work with her crew.
Response from the Vendor on 04/11/2019
Thank you so much Amy! It was all my pleasure to meet you and Mathew and help share your wedding with you. Thank you for this review. I am in the middle of wedding season now so very, very, busy and when I read this it reminded me why I st...
ill love this job of mine. Thank you for that and I hope life is treating you well.!!!!!!
I have never been so in love with a venue as I was with Kingan Gardens! It is a beautiful place to have a wedding. The best part of it all was the owner, Sheila. She goes above and beyond for you, she pretty much asks you what you want and makes it happen! And she’s very good about making honest recommendations for any vendor. There really wasn’t much I had to worry about because I had her to rely on. She makes it all worth it, and Kingan would not be the same without her. If you’re thinking this might be the place for you, go take a tour, you will not be disappointed.
Response from the Vendor on 11/30/2018
Thank you so much Jacky! It was my pleasure and I wish you and Charlie a lifetime of Joy! LOL I hope you stop in and visit me when you are in the area.
Everything about Kingan Gardens was amazing. From the moment we met Sheila(the owner) we fell in love, she is one of the friendliest people I have ever met and it was such a breeze having our wedding at her venue. The venue is beautiful and it fit perfectly with our theme, but Sheila definitely made Kingan stand out above the rest. The whole process of planning our wedding went incredibly smooth and I did not have any reason to stress. The food and drinks were great as well.
I cannot begin to explain what an amazing venue this is. The owner, Sheila, made the entire event- from planning through each moment during the wedding incredibly easy and lovely.
We received so many compliments all night about the venue- it is beautiful and the staff is so attentive. This venue is a 10 out of 10.
We just celebrated our wedding this past weekend and it was everything we could have hoped for! From day one, Sheila was incredibly flexible, accommodating, and calm (which was very helpful on the day!). We were planning from out of state, and she helped make that pretty easy. On our wedding day, Sheila and her team gracefully rolled with the last-minute punches - - and there were a couple. :) I really appreciated that there was flexibility for who many of our vendors were, and the venue itself is fantastic. Great location, great value, and super for out of town guests to get a real Tucson vibe. We will enthusiastically recommend Kingan to anyone looking to marry in the area!
Sheila was amazing! We had a great experience with Kingan-a great deal because of her. She followed up with me within 12 hours every time I reached out to her and most times I had an immediate response. She advocated for our vision with all of the vendors as if it were her own big day. On the wedding day there was a rain downpour while we were at the ceremony offsite. Sheila ensured I had no idea and protected all our decor. Aubrey, our decorator with Eastland Alley arrived at the venue so early to make sure I didn't have to worry about a thing! She executed our personal touches for our 150 guests exactly how I wanted. Oh and did I mention how pretty and delicious our cake was! I can't recommend this venue enough.
Contact
325 West Franklin Street, Tucson, AZ
Interested?
Message vendor
*=Required
Starting Cost: $$ – Affordable
- Messaging our verified vendors on The Knot is free, safe and secure.
- Conveniently track vendor messages and planning details all in one place.
- Our mobile apps make it easy to stay in touch with vendors while you're on‑the‑go.
- For personalized pricing and package details, sending the vendor a message is the fastest way to get info.
By clicking 'Request Quote', you agree to The Knot creating an account for you, if you don't have one, and to our Terms of Use. See our Privacy Policy to learn what data we collect and how we use it.
Typically responds within 24 hours
Kingan Gardens
Kingan Gardens's photos