Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale
About This Vendor
Located in the Heart of Paradise Valley, Arizona
Mountain Shadows is an icon of desert modernism in Paradise Valley. Wow your guests with one-of-a-kind venues like the Paradise Ballroom which can host up to 435 people reception style and the alfresco Paradise Terrace which can hold 350. For a breathtaking Camelback Mountain view, the Mountain Shadows Lawn can comfortably host up to 450 people, while the ambient Camelback Overlook can hold 420 reception style. Wedding guests that are residing at the resort will be able to enjoy their own personal retreat where they can rest and re-energize before and after the big wedding day. The best of mid-century modernism and contemporary design combine to create spaces that feel open and luxurious. Including plush bedding, custom furnishings, floor-to-ceiling glass, a cocktail cart with inspired recipes and 24-hour room service. Premium guestrooms also include private patios or balconies, perfect for enjoying the stunning desert scenery. In between celebrating the bride and groom on their big day, guests can tee-off on The Short Course, catch some rays by the two luxe 75-foot pools at The Citizens Club, and enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at Hearth ’61 spearheaded by the renowned Chef Charles Wiley. Make sure to ask us about some of our unique and innovative offerings such as: Brunch Weddings – Unique to Mountain Shadows are the remarkable daytime views from our Lawns, Camelback Overlook and Paradise Terrace, and the perfect setting for a daytime wedding, brunch style. Creative menu options offered provide an opportunity for a combined experience of ceremony, reception and brunch amidst the breathtaking views of Camelback Mountain. Rehearsal Dinners – Are you considering having your rehearsal dinner at Mountain Shadows? Beautiful sunsets in the shadow of the mountain create a backdrop for welcoming your guests, both local and out of town. Morning-After Brunches – Our delicious breakfast menu options afford any couple the chance to send off their family and friends with one more opportunity to enjoy the fantastic settings at Mountain Shadows and extending a heartfelt thank you to all your guests for attending. Late Night Snacks – Now almost a staple for any wedding are the options of Late Night Snacks. Casual and delicious are the best ways to describe these creative delicacies. A great way to cap off an evening of dinner and dancing. Wedding Party Golf Tournaments – Whether you’re the groom or the bride, everyone enjoys a healthy competitive round of golf. And what better place than right here at The Short Course. 18-holes of par 3, with clubs and carts, along with our traveling beverages, offer a fun activity pre or post wedding. Private Poolside Cabana Rentals – Enjoy the luxury of our Cabanas while experiencing our relaxing Jacuzzi and 75-foot negative edge pools. It’s a terrific option to relax before or after your event with amenities and discounts available for you and your guests. These are just a few, call us today!
Amenities + Details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 300
Settings
Ballroom, Garden, Hotel, Mountain, Rooftop
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Destination Weddings, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale Reviews
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We have been describing our wedding day at Mountain Shadows as “perfect,” and it truly was!
This was a destination wedding for us, so Missy and the Mtn Shadows team were very effective at accommodating our remote-planning needs. Missy was great...
to work with in every way.
Our ceremony was on the resort lawn, which was a very pleasant and beautiful space - with an incredible mountain backdrop that set an amazing vibe (the photos came out GREAT).
Since we were keeping our wedding small, we were able to have dinner on the overlook - such a great decision. Our guests were able to enjoy the sunset while we wrapped up photos on the grounds.
All of our guests shared genuinely high praise of the food at our reception (dinner) and that the resort staff we so friendly and awesome.
It meant a lot that Mountain Shadows took such great care of us and our guests! It was an experience we will remember fondly forever. Thank you Missy & team!
We had an end of May wedding (ceremony and reception) for 50 people at Mountain Shadows. We had shopped around a bit at other hotels/resorts around Scottsdale, which all had similar pricing, and it felt like Mountain Shadows was the most beauti...
ful, tasteful, and upscale venue. The resort itself is always very peaceful no matter what time of year it is (we are local and visit often for staycations and dining in the restaurant). It was absolutely amazing, what a beautiful venue. Greg and Missy in catering are so nice and accommodating, and I can't say enough good things about Ariadne, the banquet captain, who is just a sweetheart. The food was outstanding, just so delicious, and the service was superb - I kept getting guests tell me how quickly the food came out and how they'd never had that level of attentiveness at previous weddings. We had our dinner in the ballroom and I had been concerned it would feel too corporate or unwelcoming but it was actually quite nice with a little bit of decor, and it was great that the doors face the patio (aka Rusty's golf restaurant) that looks on to Camelback Mountain, so guests could come and go as they pleased for a smoke or fresh air. We were also able to have a vintage Volkswagen "photo bus" park near the patio which was perfect because it was so easily accessible from the ballroom. The cake that was provided in our package by A Bakeshop was incredible, they nailed the design I asked for and the cake actually tasted SO good (I feel like cake I've had at other weddings is always bland or too sugary), plus they had tons of flavor combinations to choose from. Also, pro tip, Mountain Shadows actually does some desserts like cupcakes, cookies, petit fours that you can add on, which I didn't realize until late so I only added the petit fours when we were below our minimum and had to add some stuff. We had a lot of leftovers and everyone kept coming back for more petit fours the next day, they were definitely a favorite. Also, as to the ceremony area right in front of Camelback, you can't ask for a more spectacular backdrop, especially for photos. I was never one to daydream or fantasize about my wedding, it was actually my husband who wanted one more than me, and I was always very concerned about spending and budget, as we financed the wedding ourselves, but I have to say, I had the absolute best time ever at our wedding, and pretty much all of our friends and family agreed that it was a spectacular venue and amazing event overall. I think our money was 100% well spent, I have zero regrets and I would do it all over in a second if I could!
From when I got engaged mountain shadows was the top of my list for venues purely on the amazing views and the mid century modern architecture. Once I reached out the team was super communicative, which was important to me since I don’t live in...
Arizona and this was during covid. They did a video walk through of the venue for us and did as many calls as needed to make sure I was comfortable. The tasting was amazing and made us feel so welcome, even had champagne served to us when we walked in. Missy who was our main pint of contact was just such a joy to work with and always had an answer or fox for anything we needed. We had several of our guests stay at mountain shadows for our wedding weekend and everyone loved the property and pool. We even rented a few cabanas the day after the wedding to lounge and continue the festivities. The wedding venue was everything we could have dreamed of. The view was amazing, we had so many guests tell us the food was the best they have had at any wedding, which I would have to agree. The food was unreal how good it was, esp being served for that many people. The staff were so professional and accommodating. Very bartender knew my and my husbands drink order, so we always had a cocktail ready when we needed it. They also packed up the food we didn’t finish and sent it to our room. My brother in law had to leave dinner to attend to my baby nephew and they took his plate to keep it hot for when he got back. That is the type of attention to detail they had. If you are going to pay premium, you expect a certain level of service and quality and mountain shadows exceeded our expectations.
We hosted our wedding at Mountain Shadows in May of this year and it was absolutely perfect. Our guests loved the mid-century decor, the setting at the foot of Camelback and the luxurious feel. It was the perfect place to have our wedding. The ...
lawn was a gorgeous place for us to host our ceremony. The Camelback overlook terrace hosted our cocktail hour which our guests loved as they could take photos with Camelback as their backdrop during sunset. The ballroom was where we had our reception.
The staff provided excellent service to us and our guests and our planning process was very smooth from start to finish. Of particular note was the food. Our guests really enjoyed it.
Do yourself a favor and choose Mountain Shadows as your venue. Our guests are still talking about how much they loved it.
Mountain Shadows was the wedding venue of our dreams! It was the most fantastic venue for our destination wedding. Zeina and Greg were fabulous to work with and made the entire weekend such a joy for us and all of our friends and family. We did...
our entire wedding out doors utilizing the lawn for our ceremony and cocktail hour and the Terrace for our dinner and reception. The chic, mid mod vibes cannot be found anywhere else. I wish I could give Mountain Shadows more than five stars, if you are planning a wedding in Paradise Valley you need to book Mountain Shadows!
If you want to have the most AMAZING wedding day – you MUST book Mountain Shadows! They are simply amazing. I knew the minute we toured the property with Zeina (in pouring rain, which never happens in Arizona) over a year ago that Mountain Shad...
ows was something truly special.
During the year of planning, Zeina and Greg, went above and beyond. They did whatever was necessary to help us bring our vision to life from the ceremony to reception. Every question and concern was immediately answered. The attention to detail including food allergies was refreshing and I knew that no matter what it would be a great wedding and it absolutely was!
Zeina had everything under control during our wedding weekend and it seemed to go on without a hitch. During the reception, everything was handled so beautifully and seamlessly! We are still blown away. The food was amazing and our guests have not stopped raving not only about the food but about the incredible service from the entire staff.
The attention to the little details really is what stands out for us. Zeina and Greg were in constant communication not just with me and our planner but our vendors. They would e-mail me just to check in to see HOW I was doing especially as the big day approached. Zeina was there when we checked into the hotel on Friday afternoon and was attentive to all of our needs during the entire weekend. And finally, having a server at the reception assigned solely to the bride and groom to cater to our needs – these are just a few of the many little touches that make Mountain Shadows extraordinary.
Choosing to have our wedding at Mountain Shadows was one of the best decisions we have ever made. Throughout the yearlong planning process, we were never made to feel like a nameless client but friends. Thank you to everyone at Mountain Shadows for making our wedding weekend such a special and wonderful experience. I cannot recommend Mountain Shadows highly enough!
I couldn’t praise Greg the event coordinator enough. He was EXTREMELY prompt with responding to emails- I think the longest I waiting to hear back from him was maybe 4 hours THE SAME DAY. he was extremely informative and answered all of my dumb...
questions within seconds majority of the time. He made the entire experience extremely stress free and helped me along every step of the way. I highly highly recommend him and the resort. The staff was all extremely friendly and the food was amazing. The service was out of the world and the whole venue and experience blew my expectations out of the water.
Greg is absolutely amazing! There is no better place to get married in Arizona. Our guests said the food was the best they'd had at any wedding. We also loved that we were able to utilize the entire property, allowing our guests to experience 3...
different locations.
The most stunning venue. The views of Camelback are breath taking. The food was incredible. We worked with Zeina as our coordinator and she was quick to respond, professional, and fun. Getting married here was a dream!
Amazing venue! everything was better than expected! Greg is amazing at what he does and the whole staff is excellent. Not a single thing went wrong, and on top of it the food was superb!
I got married in June and needed an indoor reception venue near my church. I probably looked at every hotel ballroom and event space in the Scottsdale/PV/Phoenix area, and pretty much gave up on account of ugliness. Finally, someone suggested t...
his hotel, which I initially wrote off because it looked way over my budget. But boy can I tell you, it is worth every penny you pay. We spent the week prior at the hotel with several out of town friends, and it was complete paradise. The whole venue was clean, brand-new, and beautiful. The staff was incredibly friendly. You just feel like a diva from the minute you post the location on your wedding website, to the end of your wedding reception when you're drying your hands with rolled washcloths in a marble bathroom. Our guests hit the hotel bar after the event because they just didn't want to leave the awesome vibe of the hotel. Not to mention, everyone feels like a king passing off their car keys to valet and having two doormen open the grand entrance doors for you. Our guests said it was the best food they'd ever had at a wedding. We are so thrilled with the mountain backdrop and indoor design elements we were able to have in our wedding photos. If you are shopping around at other hotels in this price range because of the "legacy" they have, just stop it and have your wedding here.
Hands down - BEST wedding venue in the Valley. We had an easy and perfect wedding experience at Mountain Shadows. Even throughout the entire year we were planning with Mountain Shadows - we were surprised over and over at how outstanding the re...
sort and their staff are. Want a flawless wedding day? Ask for Greg Wirth. He goes above and beyond, responds to every question quickly, and was so much fun. Ari is OUTSTANDING as a banquet captain. She was there for every moment of our tasting and wedding day - keeping us fed and with a drink in hand (yay!). The staff are courteous and seem to remember us every time we go back there. The best part? The FOOD. We had almost 200 person wedding and every single guest has raved about how good their meals were. It is nearly impossible to feed 200 people all at once and to do it so well that we are still hearing positive reviews 2 months later.... that's outstanding. The kicker? It rained on our wedding day (the only rainy day in March). And yet, the venue staff pulled together, moved our ceremony inside and it looked flawless. ALWAYS pick a venue with rain space!! You really never know...Thank you Mountain Shadows for making our wedding day the best day of our lives.
Response from the Vendor on 05/14/2018
Thank you! Not only for the amazing feedback and comments but for letting us take part of your big day! We are thrilled to hear that your guests enjoyed themselves and that even considering the weather, it was still an amazing day! Feedback is ...
what let's us know how we are doing and reminds us just how much we love what we do!
We hope that you will visit again soon and wish you all a lifetime of love and happiness!
All our best,
Cassidy Evans
Director of Catering & Conference Services
Where to start?! My husband and I had our late April wedding at Mountain Shadows and everything was seriously perfect.
We are not from Arizona – we live in the Midwest and chose to have a destination wedding where the majority of our guests w...
ould be traveling from out of town – so we were looking for a venue that had everything, from hotel accommodations to in-house catering, tables and chairs, linens, etc.
Mountain Shadows was the first venue in the area that we toured and we knew from the minute we stepped foot inside that we were going to have our wedding there. The entire resort, from the ceremony space with the gorgeous backdrop of Camelback Mountain, to the ballroom with giant sliding glass doors out to the terrace, to the common areas with mid-century modern touches, was the exact right fit for our wedding.
We also held a welcome cocktails event at the hotel bar and Living Room space the night prior, and a pool party the day after. Everything went off without a hitch, in large part due to Mountain Shadows’ Catering Sales Manager Zeina Reinboldt.
From day one, Zeina was a dream. She made the wedding planning experience so much easier. I was constantly emailing her with questions, and her responses were always prompt, polite and super helpful. I will never be able to thank her enough for all she did to make our wedding happen.
Apart from Zeina, everyone working at the resort (catering, reception, valet, bar and pool staff) was wonderful. Throughout our weekend, there was always someone stopping by to ask us how everything was going or if we needed anything. It made the weekend a lot more manageable.
And I just have to mention the food — my goodness, the food. We left our wedding tasting in awe of how amazing everything was, hoping they could replicate it for 130 people. We had no need to worry, as everything was beyond delicious. We had so many guests tell us that it was the best wedding food they had ever had.
The whole Mountain Shadows experience, from beginning to end, was flawless. We can’t wait to go back to celebrate future special occasions with them.
Response from the Vendor on 05/14/2018
Good Morning,
Thank you kindly for the feed back and wonderful comments! We are so thrilled to have been part of such a memorable day. Comments such as these are shared with all staff and reminds us all of why we love what we do. For that we ...
are so thankful.
On behalf of all of us at Mountain Shadows, we wish you a lifetime of love and happiness and hope you will come back and visit from time to time.
Kindly,
Cassidy Evans
Director of Catering/Conference Services
Contact Info for Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale
5445 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ
Meet the Team
Catering Sales Team
Events Director
Our team is professional and highly experienced. We are here to make your wedding the most memorable event of your lifetime. (from left to right: Noelle Francois, Catering Sales Manager; Gregory Wirth, Director of Catering & Conference Services; Melissa Holmes, Catering Sales Manager)
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