Phoenix Art Museum

u can choose up until the very last minute where you want to do your ceremony. We shared with Cori that we had a few slide shows and she came up with an idea to go to a completely empty room and project them on the walls. So our pictures were our own art in the Art Museum. Everyone is also allowed to tour the museum, which our guests really enjoyed. The best thing about this venue is there is contemporary art on the walls so we did not have to think much about themes, colors, decorations. Also loved that we had both indoor and outdoor space. It was a beautiful evening!

ead. We were told that we would have to choose a different date even though we had already signed a contract for the date we had agreed on. We were given very few options for other dates and two of the dates they offered had a hold on them by the same couple trying to decide between the two, so we couldn't be guaranteed either one. I was very disappointed in how they handled the situation and their lack of customer service. We ended up choosing a different venue because they kept us waiting regarding whether or not we could switch our date. I would only recommend the Phoenix Art Museum if you are very flexible with your wedding date.

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the front steps by the fountain. They have an enormous hall for the reception. Pros: - It has that modern, not-at-all Southwest feel that my husband and I were looking for. - They do a couple of weddings a year, so they know what they're doing, but they aren't simply a wedding factory. None of our guests had ever been to a wedding there, so it felt unique and special. - There are so many amazing locations for individual, couple, and group photos. - The event managers, Heather and Jackie, were great. They got back to me quickly when I had a question; they included my husband in the process; they were professional and friendly; they thought of the little details that helped everything flow seamlessly. - If you have your ceremony in the gallery, as we did, there's a big staircase for a dramatic entrance. - You can have your ceremony and reception in the same place, so your guests don't have to spend time traveling. - The guys' ready room is behind a secret sliding wall. My husband got a kick out of that. Cons: - It's $500 for the ceremony and $4,500 for the reception, so it's a little pricey. - You have to use their bartender, ARTenders, so you don't have much flexibility to keep alcohol costs down. - You have to use one of their preferred caterers, but they have a long list. We went with Santa Barbara Catering, and they were fabulous. - The marble floor can get a little uncomfortable for dancing in heels. We put out a bunch of flip flops in a variety of colors and sizes (labeled "Sandals of Relief"), which were a big hit. - The ladies' ready room isn't that attractive for the getting ready photos. - When you're doing walk-throughs and meeting with vendors, you have to pay $10 admission, but they're free on Wednesdays. Overall, we are so very happy we got married at the Phoenix Art Museum. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a unique, beautiful wedding location.