The Best Arizona Wedding Venues
From a Spanish-inspired resort at the foot of Camelback Mountain to a terrace among ancient Sonoran boulders to a red-rock ceremony in Sedona, Arizona turns the desert itself into a backdrop.
Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale are among the country's premier desert-wedding destinations — luxury resorts, mountain views, and reliable sunshine from October through April. Add Sedona's red rocks a couple hours north and the range of settings is hard to beat. Here are some of our favorite Arizona wedding venues, plus a note on how to capture the day in a way that feels as warm and nostalgic as the celebration itself.
Scottsdale · Spanish-Inspired ResortOmni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
Spanish-inspired architecture, courtyards, and mountain views make Montelucia one of Scottsdale's most romantic resorts. A full-service setting for couples who want old-world elegance in the heart of the desert.
Paradise Valley · Mountain ViewsMountain Shadows Resort
Mountain Shadows features a lawn overlooking both the iconic Camelback and Mummy Mountains — a clean, modern resort with some of the best mountain backdrops in the valley for a ceremony at golden hour.
Carefree · Sonoran DesertThe Boulders Resort & Spa
On the north side of Scottsdale, The Boulders sits among 12-million-year-old rock formations across 1,300 acres of pristine Sonoran desert. A one-of-a-kind setting for couples who want the raw beauty of Arizona front and center.
North Scottsdale · LuxuryFour Seasons Scottsdale at Troon North
Set among towering saguaros with sun-drenched stone terraces and dramatic mountain backdrops, the Four Seasons at Troon North delivers a refined desert wedding with the polish of a world-class resort.
Downtown Scottsdale · Midcentury ModernThe Saguaro Scottsdale
A vivid, rainbow-hued midcentury-modern hotel in downtown Scottsdale, The Saguaro is the choice for couples who want a bright, playful, Palm Springs-style celebration close to the action.
Sedona · Red RockL'Auberge de Sedona
A creekside retreat framed by Sedona's famous red rocks, L'Auberge offers indoor and outdoor venues with timeless elegance and jaw-dropping natural scenery — a destination-feeling wedding a couple hours north of Phoenix.
Phoenix · Resort & GardensArizona Grand Resort & Spa
Nestled on over 160 acres with shimmering pools and gardens, the Arizona Grand offers dozens of elegant event spaces and delectable cuisine — a versatile Phoenix venue that can host anything from an intimate ceremony to a grand celebration.
Capturing your Arizona wedding
However striking the desert, the moments you'll rewatch most are the candid ones — the laughs while getting ready, the toasts, the dance floor after dark. That's exactly what Forever Tapes captures: we hand your guests vintage-style camcorders to film the day, then edit the footage into a warm, nostalgic home-video film — the guest's-eye companion to your photographer, starting at $749 (a fraction of a traditional videographer).
For a closer look at the valley, read our full guides to the best Scottsdale wedding venues and Paradise Valley wedding venues. Learn what a guest-filmed wedding video is, or see our Scottsdale wedding video page.