Stillwell House

ause its like a small ladies lounge with candles and delicious scents. Staff is always so helpful and both weddings that I have been to have been such a blast! I will definitely be getting married here.

is amazing. Our guests raved about our food and everything was perfect. It was a perfect night I am forever grateful! 4.14.18

as had 4 events here now, 3 of which including mine have been weddings and we always leave highly satisfied!

am wedding), how to guide your guests through each of their three gorgeous spaces so the whole event flows effortlessly, how to style their venue so that the wedding looks much fancier and more expensive than it actually is. They have it DOWN. Plus, their food is delicious, and they're totally willing to go the extra mile to make sure you're happy with your selections (we went through three rounds of tasting with our vegetarian entree). And the food (like everything else!) is very, very reasonably priced. A couple of caveats: If you want to do things different from the way they usually do them, you have to be prepared for some pushback. It's all well-intentioned (they know what works, and they want you to have a great day), but you will have to assure them - and then reassure them - that yes, you're sure you want to do it that way, thanks. Also: They offer a discount on your rehearsal dinner if you do it at one of their partner restaurants and have them set it up (score!), but I'd advise you to be very clear about what kind of rehearsal dinner you're envisioning if you go with that deal. We assumed we'd be in a private room / area with our group of 20 so that folks could give toasts, get up and mingle, etc. What we got was a long table in the middle of the restaurant's patio, surrounded by other large tables - no speechifying or mingling was really possible. To be fair, we should've established what we wanted in advance instead of assuming they'd know. In the end, it was fine, and we weren't upset, but if a certain kind of rehearsal dinner is important to you, make sure they know. We had a beautiful day at a beautiful venue, and we didn't have to stress about any of the nitty-gritty, behind-the-scenes stuff, which is priceless. My husband and I are really happy with our Stillwell House experience, and we'd choose them again in a heartbeat!

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o mention to Kelly and Wilma, but they read my mind and everything was where it needed to be! I even forgot the pens that I picked out especially for my guestbook, but the staff at Stillwell found replacements. I appreciated the staff's ability to problem solve! Everything was perfect (and anything that wasn't was expertly fixed without my knowledge!). The ceremony space was set up beautifully and Wilma did a great job directing everyone and keeping us on track. Guests were so impressed by the delicious meal and (stiff) drinks. We received so many compliments and I'm so glad that we chose the Stillwell House for our wedding. The spaces are all so beautiful and so much of the decor is available without extra cost, so you can go simple with flower arrangements and other decor items - this was a huge plus for us! Additionally, I appreciated that so much was included in the cost, so we didn't have to worry about communicating with a separate bartender or catering company. I know some of the other reviews say that they aren't very flexible... that wasn't my experience at all. Wilma and Kelly are the experts and will absolutely let you know if they think there is an easier or more elegant way to get something done, but also respect whatever decision you make. Most of the time, I took their advice and the day was better for it. A few times, we stuck to our original decision and it worked out too. All they want is for you to have a great day :) I also want to mention that whenever we met with any of our vendors and they asked what our venue was, the next thing they said (without fail) was, "Oh that's great! Wilma and her team run a tight ship!" We absolutely loved our wedding at the Stillwell House and recommend the venue!

cocktail hour & appetizers. Dinner was outside along with dancing. Towards the end of the night we moved into the cantina for the dance floor, cake cutting etc. This place is beautiful and the cost is very reasonable for everything that is included. I highly recommend the Stillwell House!

o good. Also received tons of compliments about that too. Service was impeccable. I am so glad we chose Stillwell House!

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s we had to pay for 50 people and only had 30. They did however throw in a cheese platter bc of the low guest count. Otherwise fantastic place to have your wedding with awesome food!

dly any decorating in order to look absolutely magical. I worked with Kelly and Wilma to ensure that everything was organized and ready for the wedding. They can be difficult to reach by email but are very quick to respond via telephone. The professionalism of the entire staff at the Stillwell House is more than I could have ever expected. Wilma has an incredible amount of experience, and it is clear that she expects the best from her staff. I walked in the afternoon of my wedding to find every detail already set up and arranged and looking even more beautiful than I could have ever imagined it to be. They took every idea I had and made it better. Each member of the staff checked in with me to make sure my night was perfect, and I can't think of a single minute where I needed anything. The serving staff was attentive and friendly, and the bartenders were talented and smart. By the time we were ready to leave, the staff had everything packed and ready to be loaded in minutes. The Stillwell House was not only a great value and a beautiful venue, but they made the entire planning process less stressful as a bride. Thank you!

y were always available to answer any questions we might have and worked with us and our vision to create the perfect atmosphere. They were always extremely professional and managed our 150 guest wedding with ease. I would recommend this venue to anyone and everyone.

rest of my life and would not change anything about. It could not have gone smoother!

itch (despite some bad weather!). The menu options were great and much less expensive than many other venues we toured.

was a little nervous how everything would turn out and I have to say the entire day went so smoothly because of Wilma! Everything was on time and they made it all look so effortless! The food was delicious and warm. We had 150 guests and it was a platted dinner, the staff had the dinner out so quickly! The bar tender was a blast and was so fast to getting drinks out! I truly can't say enough god things about the Stillwell House!

den! Here are some of my experiences: We had two priorities for our reception, good food and a good bar, and Stillwell house delivered on both! We chose the prickly pear BBQ chicken and green chili mashed potatoes and it was a hit. Even the picky eaters in the family loved it. We served two signature cocktails and some varied liquor, wine, and beer. We loved that you provided the alcohol so you are paying for what you want to serve, and not for things your guests won’t drink! The bartender got both our signature drinks perfectly (whiskey sour and cranberry margarita) even though I forgot to give him a recipe. He even through in cute garnishes. We loved that Stillwell house serves all drinks in glassware, no un-classy clear plastic cups here! Other bonuses to having your wedding at Stillwell house is that they have a wide variety of tablecloth colors for you to choose from at no extra charge. They also have items for your centerpieces such as vases, containers, picture frames, and mirrors. All you need to do is provide candles, flowers, etc. I forgot to order flowers for the guest book table, and Wilma made sure that the table didn’t look empty. Other than a few items for the tables, I loved that the venue needs very little decoration. My mom was delighted that they do so much of the set-up and tear down for you! We did not have our ceremony at the Stillwell house, and I would agree with some previous reviews that this venue has wedding receptions down to a science. If you want to deviate from their set path, you will receive some push back. Honestly, in the end I would say push for what you want, but remember that Wilma and her team had years of experience and they are really trying to make your life easier you your wedding day perfect. I also read some reviews about sales and different price quotes. I was concerned with this as I was getting married on a holiday so they would be charging an additional “service fee”. Additionally, the 1 week promotion for signing after you visit fell on a holiday, so they said they would extend it to 2 weeks. Hold your ground and learn to negotiate and you will get a fair and excellent deal! Finally, we were also a small wedding, and some things were forgotten like serving cider to the kids for the toast. Oh well, nothing is perfect. I notice this, but my guests were non-the wiser. One downside I found in planning was that the since it is a wedding venue, most weekends are slammed with events. Therefore, you will need to schedule most of your meetings during the week, during business hours. This was a challenge for me as I had a full time job in PHX. Even when I was able to schedule a meeting, my meetings were often interrupted by another client. One last work of advice, don’t miss out on their open houses!

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to decorate. The staff was very friendly and attentive. You get a lot for your money. They don't charge extra for things like cake cutting the way that other places do. And you can take your own alcohol to be served by their bartenders, they provide all the mixings.

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d any decorations. Very, very, very reasonably priced!!!! So much my Dad offered to pay for it because it was so economical. I highly recommend this venue.....

dessert wasn’t completely set out, one was never brought out. And during cocktail hour, the wrong musicians played. That’s just a bit of coordinator mishaps. But other than that the décor was amazing, the table settings were absolutely pristine, they were accommodating with time and I was able to get a completely personalized wedding that was intimate, fun, and a dream come true. I would highly recommend this venue to any couple looking for the perfect spot for an intimate and romantic wedding.

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ct for our 60 guests. The staff of the Stillwell House surpassed my expectations and handled every detail with the utmost of care. Their assistance in planning my wedding was also a great help as this was my first and only wedding so there were certain details I had not even considered. During the ceremony and reception, every staff member we came in contact with was ever so polite and courteous. All of our guests could not say enough great things about how beautiful the wedding was and what a great location the Stillwell House was. If it weren't for the wonderful staff at the Stillwell House, I don't believe I would have received my dream wedding.

wedding was gonna be very simple, but they just made everything look beautiful!What I especially liked is that they had wine service for dinner which I thought was excellent. Everything went smoothly that day. Everyone had nothing but great things to say about the venue.

Candace on the other hand seemed to only get in the way and cause problems. So i advise anyone who goes here to definitely choose it but request candace has no part in it.

laces for guests to celebrate- for those who wants a quiet area to talk, the courtyard was perfect and romantic; for those who wants to dance, the cantina offers a very nice dance floor with a bar; and the historic main house offers a very sophisticated space for dinner. One other HUGE advantage of choosing this place is the fact that you can bring your own alcohol! Yes, that's right, you can bring your own alcohol and they'll provide the bartending services. It was amazing.. you can save so much money by bringing your own beer, wine, and maybe margarita! The food was also really good. Everyone at our wedding can't say enough good things about this place. It was just the most perfect place for your wedding reception; Tucson style.

rry about a thing, everything was set up! They took SO much pressure off of me and we were so pleased to work with them! I would recommend them to anyone!!

but Stillwell was able to work with us on the decorations to make sure everything was set up as it was supposed to. The location is beautiful. And at the end of the night, everything was packed up for us, ready to go by the front door - we didn't have to worry about a thing! Thank you Stillwell!

as great, service was wonderful and it all went off without a hitch. The on-site coordinator could be a little high-strung and make your head spin, but she made sure it all came together seamlessly. Definitely recommend this location if you are on a budget or not.

on. In the end I had an awesome wedding, BUT I think my wedding coordinator that day was in a bad mood or something. She was very snobby!!! And, the bartender had the U of A vs Iowa game on the entire time we were in the cantina, so NO ONE wanted to dance or participate in the game. I couldn't believe it. If I had to do it over, I would choose them, but I would have made them remove their tv before the wedding.

ys polite and attentive, the staff catered to all our needs. I could not have picked a better location.