$4,000 starting price
101-150 guest capacity
This venue can host up to 150 guests
About this vendor
The Cottage, Backyard Glam At It's Finest!
The Cottage Wedding Venue takes backyard glam to new heights. Located in the heart of historic downtown Gilbert, the backyard features a misted patio, an exquisite gazebo, elegant fountain and floral arches to create the perfect backdrop for amazing photos. Our indoor ballroom is full of elegance and charm.. From lavish weddings under the stars, to corporate events in our fully equipped audio/visual meeting room, party and gathering planning has never been so easy! Get inspired by all your party needs from baby showers, anniversary celebrations, and cozy ceremony's for your loved ones. Our culinary team can create 5 course plated dinners to good old fashion BBQ's.
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Amenities + details
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
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 150
Settings
- Backyard
- Barn
- Farm & Ranch
Venue Service Offerings
- Cakes & Desserts
- Food & Catering
- Planning
- Service Staff
- Transportation
- Shuttle Service
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4.7
out of 5.015 reviews
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The Cottage is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings. The venue offers a stunning setting, exceptional service, and top-notch facilities. The staff, particularly Dina and Destiny, are praised for their professionalism and attention to detail. Customizable packages, delicious meals, and thoughtful decor contribute to a seamless and unforgettable wedding experience. Guests were impressed with the thorough preparation, organization, and flexibility of the venue, making it a top choice for couples looking for beauty, elegance, and top-tier service for their special day.Review photos
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My partner and I got married at The Cottage about a month ago, and although I've never rented a venue before for anything so don't have much to compare to, I can't imagine things going much better than they did.
Dina (and later on, Destiny) were both extremely responsive to our questions throughout the process, understanding and flexible with last-minute changes (like when we missed our final meeting because we had it in our calendar for the wrong day), and just all around lovely people throughout the planning process.
The day of, the team kept us calm and there were also little thoughtful touches, like Destiny giving my partner a handkerchief before the ceremony to prepare for the tears, and glasses of water at the sweetheart table before dinner to make sure we were well hydrated.
The venue was also generally beautiful and cozy. We got a lot of compliments from friends and family on the food and the overall vibes. Really glad we chose The Cottage! Totally recommend.
Our wedding at The Cottage was absolutely magical, and we can't recommend it enough! From the moment we first visited, we knew it was the perfect place for our big day. Here’s why:
1. Stunning Setting The venue’s natural beauty is truly breathtaking. The outdoor ceremony space had panoramic views and the indoor reception area was equally impressive—elegant, and full of charm. We received countless compliments from our guests on the incredible setting.
2. Exceptional Service The staff at The Cottage went above and beyond. Our coordinator, Dina and Destiny, were organized, thoughtful, and attentive to every detail. From timeline management to ensuring everything ran smoothly, she made our wedding day stress-free. The entire team was professional and friendly, making us feel like royalty.
3. Top-Notch Facilities The venue offered everything we needed to make our day perfect. The dressing rooms were spacious and comfortable for our bridal party to get ready in, and the on-site catering team served the most delicious meals we’ve ever had at a wedding. Guests are still raving about the food and open bar!
4. Flexible Packages We loved that The Cottage offered customizable packages to suit different needs and budgets. The options for catering, decor, and entertainment were diverse, giving us the freedom to create the wedding of our dreams without feeling limited. They were also incredibly accommodating with special requests.
5. Attention to Detail What truly set The Cottage apart was the little touches that made everything extra special—custom signage, thoughtful decor, and a beautiful set-up that exceeded our expectations. It’s clear that the team here takes pride in ensuring every aspect of the wedding is flawless.
6. Seamless Experience The entire day flowed effortlessly, thanks to the thorough preparation and experience of the staff. From the ceremony to the reception and even the after-party, everything was coordinated perfectly. We didn’t have to worry about a thing!
In conclusion, our experience at The Cottage was nothing short of spectacular. If you’re looking for a wedding venue that combines beauty, elegance, and top-tier service, look no further! We’ll cherish the memories of our perfect day forever.
Our wedding was almost a month ago, and we are still on cloud nine! The biggest reason for that is because of this incredible venue, the fantastic staff, and the amazing vendors that Dina & Destiny helped us find. I have over 10 years of experience in the restaurant and event planning industry, but planning my own wedding was still a daunting task. I am absolutely blown away by their organization, knowledge, and professionalism.
Dina and Destiny truly know what they're doing. If I could change one thing, I would have added an extra hour to our event—it all goes by so fast! We are giving The Cottage an A+ 10-star review. If we ever have another reason to book a venue, it will absolutely be here.
Not only is this the best venue in the area, but they offer the best value, and they truly take care of everything. At the end of the night, I was worried about where everything was, but when I got to our room and our car, everything was there waiting for me, perfectly handled.
I can’t say enough good things about this place—the team’s expertise and attention to detail left us beyond impressed. We love you, The Cottage!
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My daughter’s October wedding at The Cottage was a magical night. Dina and Destiny made planning and preparing for the event as stress-free as it could possibly be. They guided us through the process, helped us find great vendors, make design choices, and create an event that was unique to our family. As a Navy family, picking the date was stressful. Our son-in-law was deployed, and we were not sure exactly when he would return. Many venues were hesitant to book our wedding. The Cottage and all of their vendors were willing to be flexible and reschedule if his deployment was extended. Happily, this did not happen. It was such a relief to work with a professional team who understands the needs of military families.
so grateful for the staff at this venue! they were so responsive and so helpful in making my special day stress free. they added so many extra details that i never would’ve thought of. staff worked so hard the entire night to keep my wedding going smoothly. the chairs and tables needed a clean, but everything else was great.
Brett and I got married at The Cottage on January 27, 2024, from 3:30 pm - 9:30 pm and we could not have had a better experience. Seriously cannot reccomend this venue and team enough.
We booked this venue a year and a half out, just due to the odd time of month, and over that time frame, worked with Destiny, Dina, and her team on decor, ideas, vendors, and payment.
For our wedding, we did the Bells and Whistles package, a southwestern buffet, we used all of their reccomended vendors to keep it easy (RJ as the DJ and Erica as the photographer and Leslie Creative Cakes for dessert bar), and purchased the centerpieces through the venue for the $20 package with wood, and 3 floating candles.
Throughout this process, communication was casual and easy, and every meeting we left feeling more and more excited for the big day!
The day of was seamless, easy, and Brett and I were well-taken care of. All of our guests had nothing but positive things to say and the venue was PERFECT for our guest count. We had between 85-95 adults.
If you are looking for an affordable, easy, beautiful, fun, and thoughtful venue, this is it!!!!
We loved everything about this place!!! Thank you very much to the entire crew and specially to Destiny and Dina that were always very attentive answering all of our doubts!!
I found this venue by a stroke of luck. I had already booked another venue. I saw an ad of the Cottage Venue on Facebook. I decided to give it a shot and check it out. The venue was nice and it seemed perfect for our event. It has multiple packages and I picked the bells and whistles which had everything. I didn't need to deal with vendors. They provided the DJ (DJ Vital) who was phenomenal and the photography team (Anthony) was top notch. Super fun event and all the guests praised it. Decor was light but plenty. Service was top notch.
Now the main thing: Food. Absolutely incredible. I have never seen so many guests praise food like this at any event I've been to. If food is something you are worrying about, this is the venue to get proper incredible food. There was a ton of leftover and towards the end of the event, it was already neatly packed for takeout.
All in all, highly recommend this place. Thanks.
Destiny and Dina were the managers and simply great.
My new hubby and I cannot praise this venue enough. It is seriously, 100% the best. Dina and her staff are incredible. They went above and beyond for us. Dina responds promptly (sometimes even within minutes of an email), and she's so incredibly sweet! She accomodated all of our needs and then some. The venue itself is gorgeous and intimate. The food is made on site and is absolutely delicious! It's also affordable. This venue is worth every penny. We went with their most inclusive package and it made wedding planning basically strees free. This is a venue you can trust with your special day.
Showed the venue during our first dance. Didn't set it up for our wedding but for the one after. Rushed us out early. Didn't return all the liquor we brought.
Response from the Vendor on 03/27/2021
Hi Jeff & Wendy. I am so sorry you felt rushed. We tried to follow your lead on when you were done. We helped package all of your food and beverage. Please let me know if you missed anything. You were both a delight to work with!
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The Cottage really took good care of me and my husband, especially after only finding the venue ONE month before the wedding (due to being canceled by our original venue) and The Cottage really helped us out with everything. They took a huge stress off of our shoulders and were with us every step of the way. Kailey and Dina are amazing, lovely people who just want you to enjoy your day to the max. They were very accommodating to our needs and previous desires. They were also very responsive which I loved because I had hundreds of questions. They have precautions in place to be able to have a safe covid free wedding. I definitely recommend people to get married here for an intimate wedding.
My husband and I had an amazing wedding experience at The Cottage! The staff made wedding planning stress-free and near effortless. Our wedding DJ- Rachel was prompt at meeting with us and developing our wedding timeline. Our photographer- Santiago took AMAZING photos of our beautiful day. Our wedding décor and experience turned out to be better than expected! We truly feel that our wedding was the best day of our lives! We are so grateful for The Cottage Wedding Venue!
Response from the Vendor on 12/03/2020
Hi Brittany! It was our honor to be part of your magical day. Thank you for trusting us to make everything perfect.
Dina
We loved everything about our wedding at The Cottage. The venue allows you to have a wedding on a budget without sacrificing quality. Dina's food was amazing and we had so many compliments from our guests (there was nothing left at the end). The venue overall was beautiful at night with all of the decorations and lights. We used their recommended Photographer, Florist, Officiant and Pastry Chef. They all did a wonderful job. The ability to bring your own alcohol was a plus and our bartender was perfect. Kailey (the wedding planner) did a wonderful job on the day of our wedding to make sure everything ran accordingly. The only tip to future wedding couples is to have people designated at the end of the night to pack up all of your stuff. That was one thing we weren't as prepared for. Otherwise, we couldn't be more happy with our wedding.
The venue was perfect and so beautiful for our evening wedding! Dina and Kaleigh were amazing and so helpful! They made sure every thing went smoothly and according to plan! Thank you for making our big day perfect!
What a gorgeous venue! We planned a petite wedding here in 6 days and everything turned out beautiful! The food was delicious and the staff were so amazing. Dina is fantastic to work with and made sure the day was perfect. All of the decor is provided and it matches the venue perfectly. This is a such a great, all inclusive venue!
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535 S. Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ
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Dina Zappone
Owner
In December 2012, Zappone’s Italian Bistro was born in the heart of Gilbert. Quickly we began to incorporate our delicious Italian Comfort Food and feed the masses. We began to cater large weddings and events. We expanded our business in 2014 to include Zappone’s Catering. It was always my dream to take our homemade Traditional and Italian Cooking and open our own Wedding Venue. In Spring of 2018 that dream comes to life at The Cottage Wedding Venue 6 blocks from Historic Gilbert.
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