My Tucson Wedding

 Saguaro Buttes has become one of the premier locations in Tucson to have your private, romantic, elegant, wedding, in an intimate setting, with a personal touch and 5 star service, in an absolutely gorgeous location. 

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Office Hours are:  Tuesday-Saturday 9:30am to 5:30pm, except on event days. 

Where Memories Are Made

Located adjacent to the world acclaimed Saguaro National Park, Saguaro Buttes (map) is the perfect place for your wedding and reception, offering very affordable, all inclusive packages at one of the most beautiful facilities and surroundings in Tucson.  We are located on the scenic route of Old Spanish Trail, nestled against the Saguaro National Monument, surrounded by hundreds of towering Saguaro cacti.  Our reception area offers over 6,000 square feet of modern banquet space able to hold up to 300 guests with additional outdoor patios. With wall to wall windows, your guests will enjoy 360 degree views of the most spectacular outdoor beauty imaginable. Our cascading waterfall, abundant rose bushes, lush green grass, and rustic arch, is the perfect setting to make your dreams come true.  Your guests will enjoy cuisine from a selection of one of the premiere catering services in Tucson, with twelve delicious menus to choose from plus several additional menu options to please every palate. With a professionally waited tuxedo staff, elegant dining, and candle lit room, your guests will enjoy a wonderful dining ambiance. Saguaro Buttes is by far one of the Southwest’s premiere wedding venues attested to by hundreds of newlyweds.

Why Choose Saguaro Buttes?

It’s An Awesome Southern Arizona Experience.

You will not find a more natural Mountain Desert experience. Up against the gorgeous Rincon Mountains, with thousands of towering Saguaro Cacti and panoramic views of the Catalina, Santa Rita, and Tucson Mountains, you literally have 360 degree unobstructed views, perfect for pictures. If you are looking for a uniquely Southern Arizona experience, something out of state guests will remember for years to come, then Saguaro Buttes is the perfect place.

It’s A Private Exclusive Facility.

Saguaro Buttes is an exclusive and private location. With 26 acres located adjacent to the National Park, with miles and miles of open space surrounding Saguaro Buttes and literally no close neighbors, your event will enjoy total privacy. On the day of the event, you and only you have use of the property, exclusively.

For the Fabulous Food.

“Rivers Edge Catering Company” provides some of the best cuisine to please any palette. They have several menus to choose from, with taste testings to assure you of the right menu for your guests. Their tuxedo wait staff give your event an elegance that your guests will appreciate.  With your choice of buffets or an upgrade to plated meals and catered Hors D’oeuvres, you will have plenty of options.

For Its Peace, Quiet and Serenity.

Far from any train tracks, airports or busy streets, you will have a quiet and peaceful location for your wedding.  Located on  Old Spanish Trail a designated scenic route, your guests will enjoy the short scenic drive and the quiet and serenity of the Arizona Desert. There is plenty of on site paved parking, and our shuttle service so your guests will not have far to walk. They will be greeted by two parking attendants to assist and give directions. We have no horse corrals, or animal livestock close by to add any unpleasant odors, or unwanted flys, and mosquitoes.

Because There is Only One Event Per Day - Yours.

Your special day will be that, only yours. We only allow one wedding a day, and so your day at Saguaro Buttes is  yours only. We will not book two events on the same day, i.e. (a morning and evening event),  we do not want you to be rushed on your special day, and we will have time to pay attention to the little details. If you need to come in early to decorate, you have that option.

For its Gorgeous Sunset Views.

If sunset pictures are important to you, than Saguaro Buttes is the place for you. Saguaro Buttes is known for it’s beautiful sunsets. We can not guarantee beautiful sunsets but we can guarantee if there is one, you will have the perfect place for those special photos. There are several hilltops just perfect to give you the best angles. Your guests will truly enjoy watching the Rincon Mountains change colors in the glow of beautiful sunset colors from our outdoor patios.

For its New and Modern Facility.

Built recently, Saguaro Buttes is a modern facility. With air-conditioning, higher ceilings, and wall to wall windows to take advantage of the surrounding beauty. Up to date audio and visual equipment, surround sound for music lovers both inside and outside, and a tranquil waterfall in the ceremony garden.

For our Professional Wedding Coordinators

All of our wedding packages include the services of a Prosfessional Wedding Coordinator (click here) recognized and certified by the “American Acadamy of Wedding  Professionals“  Your wedding is to important not to have the very best.

Because it is a Great Value.

Saguaro Buttes offers all inclusive wedding packages which will save you money in these tight times. We have a payment plan that makes it easy to afford. There are no hidden costs; tips, taxes, cake cutting and serving, etc., are all included in the price.  We give you one price out the door, which will save thousands of dollars yet still give a very elegant wedding.  It is important when comparing costs to consider all the little things that many times get added into your price. cost comparison

At Saguaro Buttes we only allow one wedding per day. When you book a date, you can be confident that your event will be the only one on that day. We promise to never double book a date, so you will not have a morning wedding/reception and then turn the facility around to do an evening wedding and reception. At Saguaro Buttes we believe that your wedding date is special to you, and we do not want to rush/push out one wedding party, to quickly set up for the next wedding. (There are too many details that can be forgotten) Our commitment to you is to make your day special for you. This allows the Bride and Groom or family and friends to come in early if they choose, to help decorate, and make the place special for their wedding. You can know that the smells from the last wedding will not be a part of your wedding.

The ring bearer and flower girl can be adorable additions to your wedding. There are no hard fast rules on the ring bearer but some general guidelines to keep in mind. Generally boys between three to six years old, but not always a boy and sometimes younger or older. They may walk down with the ring or with a fake ring (most of the time with a fake ring). They can either walk with the flower girl or by themselves. Usually they carry a pillow and follow after the bridesmaids. They generally are seated during the ceremony, but not always. (If they can not stand still during the ceremony my advice is to have them seated as to not cause a lot of distractions during the ceremony.)  Parents of the Ring Bearer usually pay for the tuxedo.

At a recent wedding at Saguaro Buttes the Bride and Groom elected to have, instead of a wedding cake, a Chocolate fountain. The hardest part was keeping people from sampling the Chocolate Fountain before the “cake cutting” time.  This Chocolate Fountain was done by Sweet Creations.  Their web site is www.sweetcreationsbakeryaz.com

What do you do when it rains on your outdoor wedding? In Arizona we are fortunate that we do not have many of those days, but it does happen. First it is important to have a back-up plan, ideally an indoor location or a place out of the weather. At Saguaro Buttes if it rains, and the Bride and Groom decide they want to have the ceremony inside, we move the ceremony to the reception hall. Secondly if they decide to continue with the outdoor ceremony, despite light rain, be sure the sound equipment is covered to keep the it dry, as electronics and water don’t do well together. Also consider having towels to wipe the chairs. Most of the time, even if it rains, if you wait a little while you are usually able to have the ceremony outside.

Are you Irish and would like to have Bag Pipes played for your wedding? Or are you not Irish and still would like to have Bag Pipes played at your wedding. Michael McClanathan (pictured here) recently played his bag pipes for a recent Saguaro Buttes Wedding. He did a wonderful job playing for the processional as the wedding party marched out and took there place. He is out of Scottsdale Arizona but will travel to Tucson. His Web site is www.thebagpaper.com and his phone number is 602-549-4394.

Steven and Kaitlyn were married at Saguaro Buttes on March 6th shortly after 5:00 PM on a beautiful sunny evening. They met while both were stationed at Camp Pendleton, Califorina in 2003. They have two children, Isaiah, who served as the ring bearer, and Elisha. They had family and friends that came from Guam, Mass., Tenn., Virginia, California, Texas, and Mexico among other places.

Up lighting (pictured to the right) can add some color and atmosphere to the reception hall. For the small additional cost it is a wonderful way of adding some colors to coordinate or match the colors of your wedding. These lights can be set to a number different shades, that after dark, placed in various locations around the reception hall, can change the feel of the room. For more information about these lights, you can call Rashid, at (520) 304-4964.

Here is yet another display for a “Candy Buffet” from a recent wedding at Saguaro Buttes. The bride and groom had fun choosing unique candies as well as candy in their wedding colors of blue and orange. The center flat bowl was full of “chocolate rocks” which were not only delicious but really did look like stones.

Stacy and Christoper were married on February 28th at Saguaro Buttes at 5:15 pm. Although it rained most of the day, they were still able to have their ceremony outside and afterward the sun came out and they were able to get some beautiful sunset photos. Stacy and Christopher met 3 years ago and they had wedding guests from Florida, North Dakota, New York, Kansas, and California.

Bridget and Ryan were married on another beautiful Arizona evening in February, (Feb. 27th), with a glowing sunset. Bridget and Ryan met in October 2007 at the Fire Cracker Restaurant. They had guests from Washington, Mass., New York, California, Colorado, and China.

This center piece was used at a recent wedding at Saguaro Buttes. As you may notice, there is a live Beta fish swimming around in it. It makes for a nice conversation during the dinner hour. The bride gave them away as gifts to the guests at the end of the evening.

Melanie and Adam were married on February 26th, 2010 at 5:30 PM at Saguaro Buttes on a beautiful Southern Arizona evening.  Melanie and Adam met each other in September 2005. They had wedding guests from a number of states, including, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Hawaii, California, Illinois, Indiana, Florida,  and Washington.

A nice way of making your guests feel special at your wedding is to provide an Expresso Bar during your reception. At a recent wedding at Saguaro Buttes “Cart Concepts” was hired to provide wedding guests with Latte, Mocha, Espresso, Smoothies and Italian Sodas among other drinks. It was by far one of the most popular parts of the wedding and also one the longest lines. You can find more info on “Cart Concepts” at www.cartconcepts.biz or call 520-440-1878 for pricing.

Stacy Joann Reilly with Restoring Memories Photography took this photo along with a number of other photos that you can view on this blog. (click here).  She has done several weddings at Saguaro Buttes and you can check out her web site http://www.restoring-memories.com

Janet and Timothy were married at Saguaro Buttes on a beautiful evening on February 19 with temperatures around 70 degrees at ceremony time.  The groomsman were in white tuxedos and the bridesmaids were in purple.

This beautiful bouquet was designed by Silvia, one of our “in house” vendors. Her company called “Celebrations by Silvia” Floral Design.   Her web page is here.  (click here) ” With over 28 years of business experience and passion for helping people, you are in great hands! She can guide you in every step of the way to save you time and energy. She offers only the highest level of creative, personal service and one the most reliable vendors in the industry.”

Three times a year at Saguaro Buttes, we host a “Taste Testing”.  This is a time for Brides and Grooms to sample many of the various dishes that are part of the menu from Rivers Edge Catering Co.  It is also a great time to meet the DJ, ask questions, and gather a few ideas.  Silvia with “Celebrations by Silvia“, is available to answer questions about Linens and Floral & Decor Design. We also have a cake provided by our in house baker Iliana from “Sweet Creations” which everyone gets to sample. It is a nice and relaxed evening with fine food, good company, and soothing music.

White and red tulips, clear beads and submersible lights gave this elegant center piece a glow throughout the evening.  Votive candles on the tables also add to the elegance of the table setting.

James and Lindsay were married on a beautiful evening in Tucson on February 13th, at 5:00 PM.  The temperatures were close to 70 degrees. They had family and friends from South Dakota, Texas, Kansas, Washington, and Colorado. They met for the first time on May 17th, 2006 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Your Wedding day is a time to celebrate, a time to make memories, a time to gather family and friends together. It can also be a time to remember those family members that made the event possible, but are no longer among us. Memorial tables seem to be popular, and here is one with a little twist, each picture has its own candle to remember a loved one no longer with us.

The job of a ring bearer and flower girl is to be cute, at least that seems to be what they do best. Most of the time the ring bearer doesn’t carry the ring, and the flower girl doesn’t always get the flowers right, but they add cuteness to the wedding ceremony, and unpredictability. These two pictured to the right, were at a recent wedding at Saguaro Buttes.

Family seating for the wedding was made easy at this ceremony.  The bride wrote names on ribbons for each chair in the family rows.  Not only was this showing the chairs were reserved but helped grandparents and family know where to sit

Renee and Mike were married on a beautiful Tucson Evening, at Saguaro Buttes on February 6th, at 4:30 PM. The ceremony was officiated by Pastor Mark Maddox, with many family and friends in attendance.

Becca and Bryan were married Feb. 5th. at 5:00 pm on a beautiful evening at Saguaro Buttes, with sunny skies, and temperatures around 65 degrees.