A Desert Retreat for Your Ceremony And Reception
$10,100 starting price
251 to 300 guests
AWARD WINNER (8X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Saguaro Buttes is a reception wedding venue that is based in Tucson, AZ. Exuding elegance, beauty, and natural charm, this property’s location in the Arizona Desert makes it stand out. Enveloped by alluring surroundings, it offers somewhere secluded for the happy couple to say ‘I do’ with their nearest and dearest. Appropriate for memorable occasions during the day or at night, its isolated beauty lends it a distinctive appeal.
Saguaro Buttes is a relatively new building that catches the eye with its versatility and contemporary decor. However, a rich, natural history permeates the surrounding area. Situated among the desert, this hideaway acts as an ideal destination for celebrating your wedding away from the hindrances of modern life. Located close to a number of attractions such as Saguaro National Park, Sabino Canyon, and Mount Lemmon, you and your guests can indulge in some sightseeing and exploration among nature.
Throughout Saguaro Buttes, the interior is defined by luxury, tasteful decor, and opulent furnishings. However, it is the natural surroundings that truly give this venue that something special. Its design makes the most of the views, both inside and outside. The venue’s architecture means that you and your guests can take in the scenic landscape during the reception as easily as you can at the ceremony.
This is an expansive and captivating property capable of hosting a range of events. The wedding party can gather outside to celebrate the ceremony as the milestone moment takes place near a waterfall. With a hillside of cacti forming part of the backdrop, the special couple can join hand-in-hand to exchange vows and make their union official. For the all-important meal, as many as 300 people can make their way towards the 6,000 square feet of space to celebrate the reception. The banquet hall’s large windows let in ample natural light, while there is room here for everyone to enjoy the ambience in comfort. The presence of experienced, courteous, and helpful staff means that the happy couple can enjoy the day without having to stress too much. Saguaro Buttes's dedicated culinary team can serve up an assortment of delicious meals to tame appetites and arouse taste buds.
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Saguaro Buttes is highly recommended for weddings, with reviewers praising the beautiful venue, exceptional staff, and stress-free planning process. The communication and coordination were top-notch, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable day. The team's attention to detail, affordable pricing, and helpfulness, especially from wedding coordinator Cecilia, were highlighted, along with the breathtaking scenery and delicious food. Despite a few minor issues, guests were thoroughly impressed with the service and overall experience at Saguaro Buttes, making it a top choice for a magical wedding day.Review photos
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Mandee S
5.0
10/18/2024
They were super helpful, super communicative, and helped to make our special day that much more special. Definitely recommend Saguaro Buttes.
Rebecca S
5.0
9/16/2024
Beautiful venue. Amazing service. Love the location.
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Shannon P
5.0
6/23/2024
The venue was Beautiful and the staff was Incredible. They really took care us
Laura G
5.0
4/05/2024
We had the best wedding! Pastor Dave was so nice and totally made our ceremony. Cecilla helps make things so easy when planning the wedding, there was no stress.
Great DJ and music and all the staff was so nice. This place is beautiful and helps takes all the stress off wedding planning. Loved our photographer Dominic as well, he made us feel so comfortable taking pictures. Best day ever <3
JE W
5.0
4/05/2024
Beautiful location and the staff was amazing in helping us make our wedding day perfect
Nakia K
5.0
2/16/2024
I want to thank the all the staff at Saguaro Buttes for making my wedding day absolutely amazing!! Krystal was very helpful and made my the whole planning process easy and stress free!! Thank you Krystal!!
Parker W
5.0
11/22/2023
Saguaro Buttes was incredible! Everyone was so helpful, professional, fun, caring, and wanted the wedding to be perfect and it was!
Cathy S
5.0
10/20/2023
I was extremely pleased with the way everything was done here. The employees were very professional. The venue was affordable. They even allowed me to make interest free payments every month. The scenery is beautiful. All my guests were happy and complimented on how beautiful everything was.
Trevor S
1.0
9/29/2023
My fiancée and I came here for a tour for a wedding. We showed up and were very unclear on where to go for our appointment, and had to call to figure out where to go. Once we were met the person giving us a tour, an older man (presumably the owner), met us with little enthusiasm. We were given some paperwork to fill out and led on a tour with equal enthusiasm. Towards the end of our tour, we were taken to an office to see videos of the bridal suite since it was currently being used for a wedding that day. We were expecting prior taken videos of an empty suite, but instead were shown live video security camera footage of a group of women actively getting ready for the wedding. Needless to say we were quite disturbed by this, while the owner seemed all too comfortable showing us. Even zooming into a spot of the room and announcing to us that, "this is where the bride changes into her dress". Unfortunately, the venue is absolutely beautiful, and has a very good price for what you get from it. This incident with the videos was just a little too unsettling for us to in good faith pick it for our wedding.
Vendor response 09/29/2023
Thank-you for you kind words regarding about how beautiful Saguaro Buttes is. We believe i...
t is one of the most beautiful locations in Tucson to have your special event. And thank you for pointing out that we have some of the best prices in Tucson. We believe we are also one of the most affordable locations.
We do apologize that you didn’t know where to go when you got here. We usually have someone waiting for couples to arrive for their tour. But yesterday was a busy event day and you arrived a little earlier than scheduled.
It seems your main concern was with the cameras, and we appreciate you bringing that to our attention. Being that you were only here for a short tour of 45 minute, while we had people using the ready rooms, we could not show you the whole property, or explain our policy on security cameras.
We have signs around the property informing of the cameras that are located in all the common areas, (which is what you saw) and all guests are made aware of these cameras. This is for our protection as well as the guests. I would say most venues today have security cameras which are sadly necessary. There are no cameras in the changing rooms, private areas, bathrooms, or any location where people require privacy.
We are sorry you didn't find the tour to your expectation. We like to have the location sell itself rather than being pushy sales people. I have to admit that I am getting older, and you caught us on a very busy day. We have other young ladies that give tours also but they were attentively setting up and getting ready for the wedding that afternoon.
You seemed like a nice couple, we wish you the best and hope you find a venue to your liking.
Brent J
5.0
8/28/2023
An Unforgettable Wedding Venue
Our wedding at this venue was an absolute dream come true, and we couldn't have asked for a more perfect day. From the very beginning, the staff went above and beyond to ensure that every detail was taken care of, making our celebration not only unforgettable but also remarkably stress-free.
The reasonable price we paid for the venue was an incredible value considering the exceptional services and amenities provided. The team's attention to detail was evident in every aspect, from the beautifully decorated ceremony space to the elegantly arranged reception area. We were amazed at how they effortlessly turned our vision into reality, creating an atmosphere that was both romantic and welcoming.
One of the standout qualities of this venue was their commitment to making our day as seamless as possible. The staff's coordination and organization alleviated any worries we had, allowing us to fully enjoy the evening with our guests. We didn't have to concern ourselves with logistics or last-minute issues – they had it all under control. This level of support truly allowed us to be present in the moment, savoring every second of our celebration without any distractions.
We're beyond grateful for the memories we created at this venue. If you're searching for a place that offers not only a beautiful setting but also exceptional service that takes the weight off your shoulders, look no further. Our heartfelt thanks go out to the entire team for making our wedding day an absolute joy.
With deepest appreciation,
Brent & Marissa
Molly R
5.0
7/08/2023
Planning a wedding at Saguaro Buttes was super easy! All the staff was very helpful and knowledgeable. They kept the day running smoothly. JJ the DJ was super considerate making sure we were happy with the music being played. The decorations were displayed amazingly. Pastor Dave was able to take some surprise photos for us since he wasn't our officiant ( family member was our officiant). The food was fantastic. All of our guests had nothing but rave reviews. The location is gorgeous.i cannot recommend this place enough.
Lily T
5.0
5/21/2023
We highly recommend Saguaro Buttes for your wedding venue! Our wedding was in March, and we selected to have our ceremony and reception both outdoors on the Saguaro Buttes property. The mountains and desert backdrop make for a beautiful and natural setting for you and your guests to enjoy! The staff is extremely friendly, and they are very organized. They have all the wedding details, both planning and day-of, down to a T!
Jason G
5.0
4/29/2023
This wedding venue is gorgeous! The staff are very helpful and the prices are reasonable. We definitely would recommend.
Megan R
5.0
4/24/2023
Our wedding was absolutely perfect. the venue staff did an amazing job to put everything together, and it came out better than I could ever imagine! JJ the DJ was absolutely amazing, the food was good, but overall service and communication was perfect. the scenery was beautiful, and I couldn't be happier with our choice of venue. Cecilia had checked in a few times the day of, Ryan, the night manager was great, and answered all of our questions. I couldn't ask for a more perfect night ❤️
Patrick M
5.0
4/14/2023
Having a wedding at Saguaro Buttes was truly a magical experience. The scenery and the setting are second to none, being right in the Sonoran Desert for our wedding ceremony was something my wife and I would’ve thought wasn’t possible at a venue as professional as Saguaro Buttes. Cindy and her team communicated with my wife and me every step of the way and made sure that we have a clear understanding of each step while planning our wedding. Dave was our officiant for our wedding, and he conducted a beautiful ceremony. I had family and friends come from across the country and everyone had an amazing time and was so impressed with the venue.
Chloe B
5.0
2/02/2023
Saguaro Buttes was the absolute best venue with amazing staff that were incredibly organized and helpful. Not only is Saguaro Buttes a beautiful venue, but the behind the scene details make it all so much easier for your big day. They definitely know what they’re doing! Cecilia, the wedding coordinator, was always available for my questions each week leading up to our wedding, and she was incredibly helpful through the whole process.
I would 100% refer Saguaro Buttes to anyone that is in need of a beautiful, smooth sailing venue!
Marissa M
5.0
1/03/2023
Saguaro Buttes was the perfect place to have our wedding. The staff was so helpful and inviting and provided amazing customer services. The DJ was great and the food was delicious. Thank you to the SB Team for making our day so special!
Kyra M
5.0
10/19/2022
The location of this venue is amazing, my guest loved everything they had to offer. the ceremony was beautiful and the way they include the natural beauty with the rest of the garden is breath taking. I appreciated the staff and how they took my vision and made it into reality. The pastor and his wife are such a wonderful couple and the pastor made our ceremony so personal. I truly loved how the venue offers everything we needed and all.of their vendor recommendations were amazing to work with. I am so happy we had our wedding here and I appreciate everything they did to make our wedding a memorable.
Maxine H
5.0
7/07/2022
Had our beautiful ceremony. Staff was very professional and everything turned out great. Definitely a venue to look at for your big day.
Adrea N
4.0
6/05/2022
Venue:10/10 for its beauty and amenities.
Food:6/10 at best from Edge Catering, Italian.
Venue Staff before 9/10, day of 7/10.
DJ: 7/10
Overall satisfaction: 7/10
I had a May wedding, silver package with food upgraded to gold, and some extra ready room time.
Things I was happy with: staff communication before the day via email & zoom calls were very prompt & courteous. I was allowed to attend the Gold Menu tasting even though I was on the silver package. I did upgrade to gold food and ordered the Chicken Pomodoro (which was at the Tasting) and I gambled on the Beef Brasciola (which we didn't taste, and was quite dry). The Ceasar salad, sauteed veggies, and Pomodoro were quite good. Stuffed mushroom for Vegetarians was excellent I was told.
Day of, I was pleased the staff helped set up everything discussed. They were helpful throughout the night & fairly good at keeping us on our timeline as I did not hire a coordinator.** They had a blowtorch to aid in lighting sparklers which happened right at the entrance, they did all the serving of salad, cake, and taking away dishes, sometimes before people were finished...but it was smooth. The slideshow ran smoothly, mics for the ceremony were great & cleanup was fast!**
**The issues I had: Most of these are trivial, don't let them deter you from booking this great venue, but DO learn from my regrets! I will also post a video review on my YouTube Channel AdreamInJapan so please check it out!
Minor regrets: Not doing SOME pictures before the ceremony as I didn't realize how much time the gold cart would take. My photographer, Kristin Bendigo, was not given a mic to organize pictures. ( Her&Her team did a lot to keep us on schedule! I am forever grateful to them!) But we got sunset pics and started dinner on time thanks to them and the venue staff!
My guests ate the salad too slowly? So, 30 min into dinner no one was eating DINNER yet, I had to tell staff to start serving but we were already 30 minutes behind which was very annoying as some of my guests left before sparklers! B/c the schedule was behind, I felt obligated to extend the bar(+$100/hr cash) AND our cake was cut late, which I didn't think would matter, but half of my guests told me that they never even got to eat the cake served to them because they were dancing and it had been cleared away before they sat back down. Cake was cut JUST before dancing started. I also had 2 (of 4) cakes leftover, yet the pieces served were these itty bitty slices, and no one got a choice of flavor. So, be clear with your cake plan I guess?
The last major issue I had was with the DJ (JJ). We talked & planned via zoom, JJ was lovely & personable, he knew his stuff & I felt very comfortable that everything would be great, and it was great until the dance time came after dinner. I had a very wide age range of guests, and had provided ample slow & fast songs we liked & I'd filled out all the paperwork, yet once the dancing started JJ only played loud fast jumping-type songs. I, THE BRIDE, even asked JJ personally after the 1st & 2nd songs were super loud to play a slow dance, but the next 2 songs were loud/fast. Then it was time for sparklers since we were behind. Many older couples never had a chance to slow dance, MOB never got to dance with the groom, & then, all the cupid shuffle-type dances were lumped at the end.
The last minor thing was some missing items after cleanup which were never found, luckily nothing personal.
Wonderful night overall!
Vendor response 06/15/2022
Adrea,
Thank you for your detailed review and we are glad that you enjoyed using our venu...
e for your wedding! We wish you and Ryo all the best in your new chapter of life!
Taylor B
4.0
1/08/2022
This venue was incredibly helpful with the booking and touring process when both my fiancé and I were in separate states for work. The team at Saguaro Buttes is very communicative throughout the entire process. Sadly, it happened to rain on our wedding day, but they were prepared with umbrellas for the bridal party and guests; they also gave us the option to have it inside in the reception hall. The only sad thing is we didn't get to take full advantage of all of the beautiful scenery, due to the weather. We stayed under the covered porch for most of the photos.
Noelia Y
5.0
1/05/2022
What we liked about our experience with Saguaro Butte was that so much of the setup was done by the staff. Setting up the tables, dealing with catering, setting up the ceremony site (the archway flowers were done by Flower Bee). They have a variety of decorations and colors to choose from and they even held onto our personal decorations and items and set them up for us.
If there was something that could have been better, I think it would be arranging signs to direct traffic to the front door. There are three parking areas, the top where the front door is, the middle where the office and ceremony site are, and the bottom where there is the largest amount of parking. Since the top was blocked off and traffic was directed to the mid-parking lot, a lot of people saw the sign for the office and the sign to the ceremony site to the right, no indication of taking the stairs to the left to get to the front door. Because of that, a lot of people missed the welcome area that had our "no photos/videos please" sign. In hindsight, our DJ did announce for people to put their phones away but they used them regardless. We would have had less phones and more faces to look at as we walked down and exited the aisle, but that is not at the fault of the vendor.
The staff was very courteous and our evening manager, Ryan, even saran-wrapped the hell out of our wedding cake for us when we had no way to get it home in a box. He also helped us out with some unexpected changes, so thank you Ryan.
Laura R
4.0
7/27/2021
After touring and researching many venues, there was no doubt we wanted our wedding at Saguaro Buttes. The beautiful desert landscape, friendly staff, and affordability were all major draws. The 360 degree desert views overlooking Saguaro National Park East are hands down the most beautiful in the Tucson area. Unlike resorts, the entire venue is completely private and felt so special and personalized. Saguaro Buttes allows you to bring in your own alcohol and provides a bartender which was the greatest aspect of affordability since all of the other venues we were interested in charged an exorbitant amount for hosting an open bar. We also chose the venue because of their excellent communication and the down-to-earth and caring nature of Pastor Dave and Cindy and the friendly outgoing attitude of DJ Rashid. The planning process was easy thanks to the excellent communication of the coordinators, Sarah and Natalie. We chose a few of our own vendors outside of the venue which brought up a lot of questions. The coordinators were so quick to respond to our emails and patiently addressed any questions or concerns that we had. The owners were also flexible with some of the ideas we had. We are very appreciative of their kind accommodations.
It was also important to us to have delicious quality food for our guests. We were initially concerned after the group tasting. The food served at the group tasting was disappointing. We mentioned this concern to the owner, Cindy. She was very understanding and immediately addressed our concern with their catering partner, Edge Catering. We were impressed with the private tasting that was set up which relieved our concerns. Edge Catering was very accommodating addressing our concerns and suggestions. We chose Sonoran BBQ and our guests did not stop raving about the food with some saying they went back for thirds! The only complaint we heard from our guests was that there was one caterer in particular that was very rude and pushy about taking their plates when they were not done.
Our guests couldn’t say enough positive comments about the provided bartender and setup. Randee had the best energy and really engaged with our guests. We were so thankful to have Bar None Bartending as a part of our day and their hospitality shined amongst our guests.
Rashid with Harmony Entertainment really made our ceremony and reception absolutely beautiful. Immediately upon meeting Rashid, we were impressed with the way he communicated. He is friendly and flexible. He listened and met our needs, provided helpful suggestions, and really came through with excellent customer service. We are so thankful Rashid was the included DJ and couldn't have had a better DJ experience.
While postponing due to a pandemic was heartbreaking, we couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful wedding at Saguaro Buttes. We had originally planned for an indoor reception, but we decided on having the reception by the pond to safely accommodate our guests. The changes that were made to the pond reception area during the pandemic further validated that we made the right choice. Our reception was stunning- from the artificial turf, lights, trickling reflection pond, linens, table setup, to the details requested, we were in awe of how beautiful our reception was. Thank you to all the staff at Saguaro Buttes for being part of our wedding day. It truly was the best day!
Vendor response 08/05/2021
Hello Laura,
Wow! Thank you for such an incredible review!! We are so thrilled that you w...
ere satisfied with everything and had an amazing day! It was such a pleasure working with you and your family, and your wedding turned out absolutely stunning! We wish you and your husband all the best in this new adventure of marriage. Congratulations!!
Sarah M
5.0
6/03/2021
My husband and I got the Platinum Package with Saguaro Buttes which included the food, appetizers, bar service, cake, flowers, and lots more! Honestly, we just needed to bring alcohol and other decorations we wanted. This was a great choice for us to use for our wedding. We worked with Sarah and Natalie both and they were so so helpful anytime I needed them! Would 10/10 recommend for an easy stress free wedding.
Kelsey G
5.0
5/12/2021
Saguaro Buttes was beyond magical! We had the best experience, and our guests are still commenting on how beautiful our wedding was. If you are looking for a wedding venue in Tucson, I highly recommend checking out Saguaro Buttes! The views alone will take your breath away. Our pictures turned out fantastic and basically every single one of them will be turned into a canvas and given as gifts or hung up in our house. Saguaro Buttes has a variety of packages to choose from, all within a reasonable price point. The food was amazing too and they were able to make adjustments for some of our guests who had specific dietary concerns. The room that I was able to get ready in with my bridesmaids was beautiful and spacious. There is a separate room for the groom where he was able to get ready and store his items during the evening. The staff at Saguaro Buttes were responsive to any questions I had and were willing to accommodate any requests. In this age of COVID, we wanted to be able to do a Zoom meeting for those that couldn't attend. The site allowed my mom and I to come in several times to practice the set up and find the best spot for the camera. There were no issues with the wifi, and the guests who couldn’t physically be there were still able to see and hear everything that was going on. Dave made our ceremony feel so personal. He met with us beforehand to go over all the details and learn more about us as a couple. He was able to add in some humor but also made it meaningful; it was the perfect balance. They say that your wedding day will go by in a blur and you'll only remember certain things, but I will remember every moment. The staff took care of everything so there was no stress the day of and it was an absolute blast for everyone involved. I am so happy that we decided to choose Saguaro Buttes as our venue. Our memories from our wedding day are perfect!
Mercedes A
5.0
3/11/2021
The people who work at this venue are AMAZING! They had everything running so smoothly that all I had to stress about on my wedding day was getting down the aisle without falling! Sarah is a magician when it comes to the details, lineup, etc. She’s done these a hundred times and you can tell. Rashid, the DJ, was phenomenal!! I wish I could just tell him over and over again how perfect and fun he made our reception. These people are genuine, honest, and trustworthy and I would recommend them to anyone planning to get married! The only thing I would critique is taking Solaris Photography off of their recommended list. We had an unpleasant experience with them and our pictures and would hate for anyone else to have to deal with that. Other than that, they’re awesome!!!
Adrienne U
5.0
11/30/2020
Saguaro Buttes was my husband and I’s first choice for having our reception. We immediately fell in love with the location, which is unrivaled being next to the Saguaro National Park. We had our reception outside by the pond, and it was just astoundingly gorgeous at night. Thee stone arches on the dance floor, the lit up pond with mini waterfalls, and strung up lights over the grass area made for some beautiful photo opportunities. Meeting the wonderful staff and the multitude of inclusive wedding packages instantly sealed the deal. Sarah and Natalie were so incredible to work with, and really turned all my dreams into reality. Cindy was so attentive and easy to reach as well, and was so knowledgeable in answering all my questions! They were so very easy to reach all throughout the wedding process, and was so kind to accommodate some last minute frantic changes in the final weeks leading up to the wedding. And a big shout out to DJ Rashid of Harmony Entertainment who is, without a doubt, the best DJ ever. The reception went so incredibly smooth, and it’s all thanks to him being so attentive to the flow of the night and attention to us sand our guests. He even taught us how to do the wobble!! Nanette at Picture me Photo setup up the most wonderful photobooth for our guests. We have such a beloved memento from our wedding, where our guests took photos, placed them in a guest book and signed next to them. Bar None Bartending had the kindest, and generous bartender that pretty much made any drink my guests and I could think of! And Edge Catering provided the most delicious catering (no seriously, my guests kept saying how delicious all the food was), and their waiters were so skilled and diligent! Even when we had to postpone our wedding, they made it so unbelievably easy to reschedule and really worked with us to have a very safe, and fun wedding. Saguaro Buttes is phenomenal at what they do. With my husband and I being front line health care workers, the success of our recent wedding meant so much to us, and really boosted our morale. We simply cannot thank them enough for playing such a huge part in making our wedding day the best day of our lives.
Dominique N
4.0
11/30/2020
Great views! loved the ceremony space and the coordinators were always available to answer questions
Alicia A
1.0
5/09/2020
I’m writing this on behalf of my brother and his future bride and as a newly engaged bride-to-be. My entire family is honestly VERY disappointed with this venue and they should be ashamed of taking advantage of couples during this awful time of COVID-19. My family was looking forward to celebrating my brother’s wedding scheduled over a year ago. After so much planning, saving money, and hard work, they had to make the heartbreaking decision to postpone their wedding like many other couples. All of their vendors have been supportive and very understanding, except Saguaro Buttes. It’s been very surprising since they are a Christian based locally owned company. They are charging couples a $700 rescheduling fee to postpone a wedding until the following year- and on top of that there are only giving you Thursdays and Sundays to choose from.
The government didn’t even allow the couple to have their wedding with more than 10 people and who knows what will happen for the rest of 2020… So now the couple had to choose a Thursday or Sunday date that coordinates with all of their other vendors AND pay $700.00 to have their wedding on a safer date in 2021. None of the other vendors are charging a fee and they have been so accommodating. Saguaro Buttes had been very accommodating up until this global pandemic and I had even considered having my wedding here, but now I don’t want anything to do with them seeing how they are using this outbreak to their advantage. The location is beautiful and the grounds are well kept, but when I recently toured the venue before the lockdown, I couldn’t believe the inside was not pristine with how much they are charging. The carpets were dirty and stained and there was dust on the drapes and piano. My brother also said the food tasting wasn’t anything exciting. And now that they’re charging couples a fee for something out of their control, it’s not right and I hope that other couples speak up without the fear of repercussion. I’ve heard of other local venues rescheduling without a fee. I get that a charge may happen for premium days, but for a Thursday or Sunday??
When I looked into booking my wedding, they already had premium days like Friday and Saturdays booked in 2021. So now they are taking advantage and charging for Thursdays and Sundays after the couple already experienced losing their weekend wedding day. It’s not right to treat my family like this or any other couple who had to go thru this awful time. It’s too bad my brother is locked into a contract. I want to make this known in the wedding community- this couple and others have been thru enough as it is. I will not be booking my wedding here or recommending Saguaro Buttes in the future. There are other local Tucson venues that are more understanding and make sure you’re getting your money’s worth.
Vendor response 05/10/2020
Alicia,
We are so sorry for the difficulties you, your brother and fiancé, and the entir...
e nation are going through at this time. In March, as the pandemic began restricting mass gatherings, we immediately started working with our brides and grooms to reschedule their weddings.
We offered to reschedule their wedding to any available date of their choosing in 2020, with no charges or restrictions on days of the week. We also offered to reschedule their wedding to 2021, but notified them that in this case there would be a small administrative charge and that these dates would be a Sunday-Thursday date. The above is the same policy as the three other major wedding venues in Tucson with whom we consulted.
In addition to working with our brides & grooms to reschedule their weddings, we have used this time to make major upgrades to our property. As upgrades involve construction—such as expanding our scenic patio area—this often results in dust. When our brides and grooms are able to return, we are excited for them to see our beautiful property that has been expanded, deep cleaned, and professionally prepared for their perfect wedding.
Alisha K
5.0
2/23/2020
This was my dream venue and I thought initially we wouldn't be able to afford it. We were wrong - the packages were great and combined with available discounts, they have a package that will fit any budget. Cindy and Sarah (and Natalie) were there for any questions or concerns every step of the way. Sarah promptly gets back to you even though she is the only coordinator on site. Cindy can answer most questions as well, or will forward your question to Sarah. They were open and available for me at all times. The venue itself is amazing. We opted for the ceremony outside in the garden area and the reception inside, with our cocktail hour by the pond. The setting is beautiful and we have zero regrets. We were concerned about the caterer that is included with the package when we went to our tastings, but Edge Catering served an amazing meal for our night. You will not regret going with Saguaro Buttes. The scenery is amazing and the staff is phenomenal. Zero regrets picking Saguaro Buttes!
Cari H
5.0
2/10/2020
Look no further!!! You have found your dream venue! Not only are the grounds beautiful, but the staff and every single person involved were AMAZING to work with! They have every single detail thought of and anything else you could imagine. We received so many compliments from our guests and it was such a magical time! We went in for a tour and just fell in love with the venue and had such an amazing experience from that first meeting with Pastor Dave and Sarah the coordinator, they took care of everything! They really know what they are doing and set you up with nothing but great choices for vendors and were just such a pleasure to work with. They really care and take pride in what they do and are nothing but genuine throughout the whole process. We were truly blown away by their kindness and attention to detail and their real desire to make your dreams come true. We had Pastor Dave as our officiant and all of our guests loved the ceremony and he really made it personal and fun! We really loved the whole experience. I emailed tons of venues/resorts in Tucson and never felt comfortable with what they would offer for the cost and honestly felt upset and cheated before even spending a dime. Then I found Saguaro Buttes. It seemed too good to be true! Pastor Dave, his wife Cindy, and Sarah the coordinator (and all staff) have nothing but love and passion for what they do and it truly shows. Thank you to all at Saguaro Buttes for making our dreams come true and exceeding any and all expectations!!! We can't wait to come back for church one Sunday soon! We just loved every minute of our experience!!!
Lessa R
5.0
6/12/2019
Had a wonderful experience holding my wedding here. The landscape around the venue I perfect for wedding pictures and the outdoor lawn area overlooks the national park! The service was impeccable as well. We couldn’t ask for more.
Erika K
4.0
5/06/2019
Affordable, friendly, knowledgeable, understanding staff. Beautiful location, great food and DJ!
Ruth F
5.0
4/30/2019
My husband and I just happened to stop by the Saguaro Buttes on a Sunday afternoon. No appointment was made. We met Pastor Dave and gave him the short version of why we stopped by. He gave us his undivided attention and a tour of the venue. It is such a beautiful setting for a wedding, anniversary or any other event. We met a few of the staff and everyone was so friendly. We booked our wedding that day!
We met his wife after the tour and she was very informative and helpful. From that day on through the day of the wedding every staff member was so friendly and helpful! We couldn’t have been more happy and blessed to find the The Saguaro Buttes. I highly recommend them for any event!
Amanda M
5.0
4/30/2019
We had an amazing experience with Saguaro Buttes! We live out of state and they made our wedding planning experience so stress free! Sara our wedding coordinator was very helpful and prompt when answering our many questions. We could not have asked for a better venue! This is the perfect venue if you love the charm of the Southwest!
Savannah I
5.0
4/07/2019
The staff here are beyond amazing. They had made my wedding day more perfect then anything I would have ever wished for. From the very beginning they are warm, welcoming and very informative. If you chose to have Dave be you officiant for your moneymaker he really takes the time to get to know each of you individually and really personalize your ceremony. They provide you with almost everything you could possibly need and the day of my wedding they had almost everything I had asked for that my forgetful self left behind at home. The catering company that they partner with is delicious. My husband is a chef so he is hard to please and they did a great job on our dinner. The DJ they provide, Rashid, is great. He gives you a form to fill out and that pretty much covers it all and he will meet with you either in person or over the phone to go over all the details of the night. If that doesn't do it for you the views are amazing as well!
Amanda W
5.0
3/22/2019
We could not have picked a more PERFECT venue for our wedding. Saguaro Buttes is perfectly staged for every sort of memory you're hoping to create. There's a pond with lighting at night, a beautiful Saguaro cacti background for the ceremony, a reception hall with floor to ceiling windows, several fountains, a sunset photo spot, and access to the roof for pictures of the whole valley. They're also amazing people to work with for all your details and execution of the big day. Dave was our officiant and he did an AMAZING job. We had several guests come up to us after the ceremony and tell us it was the best they've been to in a while - then proceeded to ask how long we'd known Dave. The answer was we sat down with him once for a couple hours. He just really takes the time to get to know you as a couple and does a really great job personalizing the ceremony accordingly. Sarah, Natalie, and Cindy are also wonderful to work with for planning/executing and contract information. They all have a specific role and do it well! 100% would recommend Saguaro Buttes to anyone looking to get married in Tucson!
Yareny N
5.0
1/30/2019
Everything was perfect! The package we got included everything we only had to worry about photographer, extra decorations, cake, and everything we wore. We didnt have to worry about anything because Sarah was always a life saver she would respond quickly and be very helpful. The place was better then expected day of the wedding. Everything was planned out perfectly and came out perfectly. Rashid the DJ was really cool everyone loved him. It was the best day ever!
Chelsey B
4.0
1/29/2019
Overall it was a wonderful experience. The food was decent but they failed to alert us and the guests that with the pasta bar they could mix it all together. I felt that the night shift lady was kind of rude at some points- when we asked for left overs (including our cake) to take some with us they didn't want to let us or my husbands grandma take a piece of cake.
Vendor response 01/29/2019
Congratulations and thank you for your review. We always strive to make your one day speci...
al. I am so sorry about grandma not getting cake to take home, the night manager usually has no problem packing up some for you. We wish you much happiness in the coming years.
Kristin H
5.0
1/10/2019
Amazing staff! Great venue... beautiful and great set-up. Food was delicious too. Definitely would recommend in a heartbeat!
Vendor response 01/29/2019
Thank you, we wish you many blessings in your marriage!
Kelsy D
5.0
12/23/2018
We are so happy we chose Saguaro Buttes as our venue. They were helpful, kind and worked with us through the entire process of planning and executing our wedding. The staff on the day of was great to work with and made our special day realixing and overall wonderful! The venue itself is beautiful and well maintained. We highly recommend getting married at Saguaro Buttes!:)
Vendor response 01/29/2019
I am so glad you all had a wonderful experience and for taking time to write a review.
Con...
gratulations!
Brianna R
5.0
11/06/2018
Saguaro Buttes was a pleasure to work with. Yes they are a wedding venue, so they crank through weddings and have a million things to keep organized. But that being said, our experience felt personalized and they were always able to answer my questions during the wedding planning process. On our wedding day, I gave them a general direction of what I wanted the reception area to look like and they absolutely blew me away. Everything looked beautiful and our guests loved the venue. The food is not incredibly special, but everything else makes up for that. Pastor Dave officiated our ceremony and he helped to ease our nerves during the ceremony and was a hit with our guests. I highly recommend this place for any new brides!
Vendor response 01/29/2019
Thank you! I am sure your photos turned out great to memorialize your very special day. Bl...
essing!
Deborah M
5.0
10/19/2018
The wedding venue is absolutely stunning. The staff was friendly and flexible. Sarah, our coordinator, was there on the day of our wedding and she was super helpful. We got the upgraded menu and our guests raved about the great food. Couldn't have had a better experience.
Vendor response 01/29/2019
That is wonderful to hear! We wish you the best in your marriage and I am sure you have ph...
otos to remember this day for years to come. :)
Angela C
5.0
10/18/2018
Saguaro Buttes is such a beautiful venue! We had our ceremony out in the grass with a scenic view of the mountains. This venue is built for weddings. They have all the decorations, from table settings, to the gazebo outside. The only thing you need to buy are fresh flowers, and wedding favors (but that’s optional). They actually set everything up for you, so all you have to do is show up, get dressed, and get married. They also have an area for the bride and party to get ready, and across from it there’s a room for the groom also. I highly recommend you go get a tour of this location, it’s beautiful! The staff is also very professional and tentative to what you want. Can’t recommend enough!
Lindsey Z
5.0
8/24/2018
We chose this venue for the simplicity of planning and we could not have been happier. Cindy and Sarah are great and help with each step of the way. You also cannot beat the venue location and will get amazing photos no matter what. Dave is also great at making the ceremony personal. You cannot go wrong choosing this as your ceremony site.
Julie E
5.0
7/02/2018
This vendor is amazing!! The views were phenomenal! The staff was professional, friendly and the wedding was seamless! The wedding planner,Sarah was great and walked us through the steps with ease! Definetly have your wedding here and you will not regret it!!
Molly M
5.0
5/15/2018
We loved Saguaro Buttes from the beginning. The staff were super helpful when we took our first tour and set up our initial meeting. By choosing the concierge package, we had very little to worry about ourselves, and simply had to set up meetings in the final vendors to finalize what we wanted. The venue was beautiful and all of our guests kept complimenting the views and the decorations. Our wedding coordinator Sarah was awesome to work with, and helps us make sure everything ran smoothly and looked great, including allowing us to have a full sized TARDIS as a photo booth. Every moment working with Saguaro Buttes was enjoyable.
Sonia S
3.0
4/21/2018
I loved our wedding so much, it was magical, in part because of the venue. However, I do have a few complaints—nothing that ruined the wedding at all, but...the biggest issue was that we wanted to have our own MC and DJ, friends of ours. They weren’t okay with that at first, then said it would be okay when we told them how important it was for us, but then during the wedding, both the MC & DJ later told us, their in-house MC tried to take over several times, getting on the mic to say corny things to the crowd, and trying to play certain songs that he thought would get them really going (ie Bruno Mars, who I really hate listening to). It was really disappointing that we thought our two friends would be able to manage our announcements and music on their own terms, while enjoying our wedding, but instead had to battle with this guy all night. I’m sure the in house MC is good for most people’s needs, but we are in our thirties and really didn’t want a stranger to be in charge, saying things like “everyone having fun tonight!?” And playing music we happen to not like...we even made a 13 hour playlist just to ensure no songs we didn’t like would get played.
The other thing was there was green lighting on the catered buffet line, so guests didn’t know what the food was. Also my cousin asked if the pork was chicken, and the cater waiter said yes. She doesn’t eat pork. She ate pork for the first time in her life that night.
Also a strange detail is the brides’ room doesn’t have a bathroom connected to it, and is just an empty room, while the grooms room has a bathroom, huge tv, video games, couch etc. seems like an oversight & kind of offensive, since the bride ends up spending more time in there and is trapped in there for hours if she is doing the traditional thing where the groom can’t see her in her dress.
Besides those things it was a beautiful place, the park is gorgeous and our guests commented on how amazing it all was. I would highly recommend this place especially for the price, just wanted to mention the above since they were minorly upsetting issues that I hope aren’t repeated for anyone else.
Kelly A
5.0
4/20/2018
Saguaro Buttes is seriously the best. Not only are the prices and views fantastic, but the owners are extremely friendly and helpful and the planning process was made so easy through them. Our guests raved at how beautiful and seamless our wedding was. I highly recommend Saguaro Buttes to anyone!!!
Jessica M
5.0
4/19/2018
Couldnt have picked a better venue. Sunsets are out of this world and the venue and packages are perfecf.
Felisha P
5.0
3/22/2018
Saguaro Buttes was just wonderful! All the Staff, the DJ,
the Bartender- Made our Special Day so enjoyable for us and all of our guests . Thank You to all that helped our night go so smooth, no mistakes and everything came out just beautiful! Could not have had my wedding at a better Venue!
Lisa L
5.0
1/22/2018
Johnathan and I had a perfect wedding at Saguaro Buttes. Everything went off without a hitch, and the people who operate the place are simply delightful. Not only were they extremely accommodating (my old labrador was the ring bearer!), but they also have a facility that has EVERYTHING you could possibly want. They allowed us to bring in vendors of our choice, design the ceremony and reception exactly as we wished, and were professional, charming and personable. I would highly recommend them to anyone who has their special day coming up!
Amy A
4.0
1/22/2018
My husband and I chose Saguaro Buttes for our venue for our Dec. 1, 2017 wedding, and we are so glad we did! The Saguaro Buttes team (Dave, Cindy, Sarah and the rest of the team) were so kind and accommodating from day one! Dave did a fantastic job giving us a tour of the venue the day we made our decision to have our wedding there. Sarah was our wedding coordinator and she was consistently patient, helpful, professional and kind to us during the whole wedding planning process. The venue itself along with the incredible views alone are a reason to pick this venue as your wedding site, but the great staff make it that much better. We also enjoyed the talent of the contracted vendors including Dominic Ortiz (photographer), BreeAnna Dunning (baker), Edge Catering, and Rashid (Disc Jockey). You all are so talented and I was so lucky to have you all involved in my wedding!!! Thank you to Saguaro Buttes for holding the wedding of my dreams!!!
Andrea P
5.0
1/04/2018
The staff at Saguaro Buttes were wonderful to work with. They made our wedding night feel magical and easy to plan. They even stayed late on occasion for short meetings to accomodate our work schedules. Highly recommend.
Parker D
5.0
12/02/2017
Such a beautiful location and the team does great to keep your wedding day going on schedule and as you planned. We got one of the packages and we did the ceremony outside with the beautiful mountains of the Saguaro National Forest as our backdrop and the reception inside. They had so many options to choose from to set up the place to how you imagined. With different lanterns and other isle markers to help set up the outside to the colors of table cloths and napkins on the inside. Great music and spunk from the in house DJ who works with you and has lots of suggestions if you are stuck on anything. Pretty tasty food as well! It made our magical day that much better not having to worry about the set up and food.
Brianna F
5.0
10/15/2017
I really loved how our wedding turned out here and even more so, how they had packages with so much included like wedding coordination, decor, catering, DJ, reception and ceremony in the same place since it made it a lot easier on me living out of state! I feel like they really took care of us and helped us out so much when the big day arrived in setting up and it is entirely exclusive to only you and your guests from preparation through to end of the night. I feel the views are some of the best you can find of Tucson with it being on a hilltop and it being right on the edge of the desert. I highly recommend them.
Brittani M
5.0
10/13/2017
It was such a beautiful venue. The staff made sure everything went smoothly and so perfectly. Would recommend a million times
Deirdre T
5.0
6/15/2017
Saguaro Buttes is a wonderful place to get married. The whole venue is beautiful, with a gorgeous pond that is great for pictures. Pricing is very reasonable, with great package selections and add-ons. You really can customize your day. They also have a lot of the decor, so you won't be spending extra for all of that. If I could have given 4.5 stars, I would have because there were a couple of issues.
1) The catering company you have to use missed our vegetarian dishes. This doesn't directly reflect on the venue, as they had the order correct, but to my knowledge this is the only caterer you can use. *I* was actually the one who noticed the 2 vegetarians had not been served, and I had to bring it to the staff's attention.
2) Our ceremony got the job done, but it wasn't great. Pastor Dave is a very nice man, and has been doing this for many years, but he really didn't make our story flow. We completed a form he has to give him our love story, and it was like he just read from that. I expected something a little more polished, that flowed well. He also missed the one and only reading we had, but that worked out well because it was done at the reception.
The head wedding coordinator is Cindy, and our personal coordinator was Sarah. Both were great to work with, and exceptionally responsive.
I highly recommend Saguaro Buttes to anyone!
Emily F
5.0
12/01/2016
My husband and I had the most beautiful wedding at Saguaro Buttes. The venue was breathtaking, and the staff made everything so easy for us. Thanks to the wonderful staff, we had a stress-free and perfect wedding! I would recommend this venue to anyone wanting to get married against the beautiful east mountains in Tucson.
Liz T
5.0
11/10/2016
This venue comes with catering and the DJ. We chose to get our own flowers, cake, photographer, and officiant. The catering service had great food and we had a chance to try the food prior to the wedding to make our menu. Rashid is the DJ and he is great! He made the night go very smoothly. Cindy and Dave are the managers, and Cindy works with every bride to help sort out timelines, deadlines, and details that would otherwise be left until the last minute like tablecloth and napkin colors, table layout at the reception, where to hold hors d'ourves while the bridal party finishes photos, etc. We had a great experience and would highly recommend this venue!!
Jenna N
4.0
9/27/2016
I had my wedding at Saguaro Buttes in August of 2016. One thing I loved about Saguaro Buttes was that everything was included, including meetings with Cindy, who helps with the planning of your event. Cindy was very professional and did everything to make planning our wedding as stress-free as possible.
We used Dave for our ceremony and everyone loved how Dave included personal details in the ceremony! We have had many compliments since our wedding about how wonderful the ceremony was.
In addition to having our wedding here, we also had our rehearsal dinner at Saguaro Buttes; we had a Mexican restaurant cater it. We loved that we were able to have a relaxing and quiet evening prior to the wedding with our families and our wedding party. It was a great opportunity to have everyone enjoy the venue and the beauty surrounding Saguaro Buttes. Cindy and Dave were extremely helpful in our planning to have our rehearsal dinner there.
The only reason that I didn't give them 5 stars is because there was an issue with the lighting on the dance floor on the day of the wedding. They worked quickly to get it fixed, but it caused a delay in our first dance and dinner service. Other than that everything went smoothly and everyone had a great time and loved the location. We had many guests from out of the state and they were surprised at how beautiful it was.
My husband and I would highly recommend having your wedding and/or rehearsal dinner at Saguaro Buttes!!
Nicollette B
4.0
8/03/2016
We didn't end up going with this option. They didn't have the dates we wanted and their packages didn't fit our tight budget, but planning a wedding here would be great for anyone who wants to have use of indoor as well as outdoor spaces. Their all inclusive rates were also very appealing his as we are both busy with work and school so planning within a well oiled machine would also be a major selling point at this venue. I'd recommend this vendor it's worth checking out.
Swilma C
5.0
7/12/2016
Saguaro Buttes is amazing! The staff was very nice and helpful! My wedding planning was stress free all the way! Everything came out great! If we could do it all over again we would have it there again!
Hilary C
5.0
3/09/2016
The wedding was perfect and they took care of everything very well. I would recommend them to anyone that is getting married! I never felt like my needs were not being met, and they were so flexible. They did have to shut down the bar for a little while because they were worried about the consumption level. I completely understood and they communicated well with me about it. I couldn't have had a better wedding!!!
Emily A
5.0
3/04/2016
Excellent service, great food, fun dj! Very helpful for an out of town bride. Wonderful day :-)