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. 

Personal Tours Daily by Appointment

Call the office at (520) 647-0994 to schedule your personal tour.

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

Because of overwhelming response our Summer Open Houses have been extended through September:  Tuesday Evenings, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm.

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

After the ceremony, and after all of the family pictures have been taken, the wedding party is usually “lined up” followed by the Bride and Groom and introduced by the DJ into the reception room. This can be a lot of fun, and music plays a big part. Here are some of the more popular introduction songs you may want to consider.

• I’m Too Sexy – Right Said Fred
• At Last – Etta James
• Get the Party Started – Pink
• Let’s Get Ready to Rumble – Jock Jams Mix
• At the Beginning – Richard Marx and Donna Lewis
• L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole
• Chapel of Love – Dixie Cups
• St. Elmo’s Fire – John Parr
• Power of Love – Celine Dion
• Valentine – Martina McBride
• Love and Marriage – Frank Sinatra
• Friends in Low Places – Garth Brooks
• Holiday – Madonna
• Achy Breaky Heart – Billy Ray Cyrus
• Celebration – Kool & The Gang
• Hot Hot Hot – Arrow
• Stayin’ Alive - Bee Gees
• Hit Me With Your Best Shot – Pat Benetar
• Higher Ground – UB40
• R-E-S-P-E-C-T – Aretha Franklin
• Ring of Fire – Johnny Cash

Every little girl dreams of a beautiful wedding and little girls are usually very excited to be asked to be a flower girl. Here are a few suggestions to help prepare your daughter for being a flower girl. First, as soon as they are asked to be a flower girl let them know how special a part they are going to play in the wedding. Let them dress up and practice throwing flower petals. Have fun with it, make it a special time with your daughter. Second,  Show them pictures or videos of other flowers girls in other weddings. Let them know that they will be dressed real pretty and will look like a princess. Third, Let them know that if they do a good job that the will get a gift. This helps during the rehearsals. Finally, on the day of the wedding, don’t let them take a nap right before the ceremony. (I made this mistake with one of mine, and they woke up very grumpy and didn’t want to go down the aisle.) But do make sure they are rested.

Aaron and Kelly were married at Saguaro Buttes on August 28, 2010 at 6:00 PM by Pastor David Hallstrom. Despite periods of rain during the afternoon that delayed the wedding by 20 minutes, they were able to have their wedding outside and saw both rainbows and a beautiful sunset. More photos of their wedding can be seen on facebook (click here)

Steve and Connie were married by Pastor David Hallstrom at Saguaro Buttes on August 21, 2010 at 6:00 pm. The monsoon season was upon us and although there was a sprinkle of rain, it did not dampen the wedding spirits. More of their photos may be seen on Facebook (click here).

Joel and Kristina were married on a beautiful balmy evening on August 20th, 2010 at Saguaro Buttes. Many family and friends were from the West Virginia, Washington DC area and were enthralled with our desert and cacti. The ceremony began shortly after 6:00 PM and more photos can be seen on facebook (click here).

The Cocktail hour after the wedding ceremony is a nice time for your guests to relax and enjoy the evening while you are taking your wedding photos. At Saguaro Buttes we have a nice elevated patio with gorgeous views of the Rincons, Santa Rita mountains and Santa Catalinas for their enjoyment with views of hundreds of large majestic Saguaro Cactus. With rope  and overhead lights to set the atmosphere it makes for a very enjoyable evening hour. It is always good to provide some snacks and refreshments for your guests while waiting for the dinner hour.

There are no hard fast rules for the Head Table, but usually the groom and groomsmen are on the left and the Bride and Bridesmaid are on the right. It is nice to have a stage or elevated location so the head table can stand out and everyone can see you, but it is not necessary. The head table can consist of all the wedding attendants or include the parents, siblings, grandparents and anyone else who is very close to the bride and groom.  It is advantageous to have it in a lighted location especially for the toast so everyone can see those speaking and also close to a sound system so people can hear what they have to say.

Your wedding lasts for a day, your marriage will hopefully last the rest of your life. With that in mind, we have put together a number of suggested books and resources for couples to consider. (click here) Our hope is to not only make your wedding day perfect, but your marriage even better. The picture to the right was taken at a recent wedding at Saguaro Buttes.

Rick L. Bracht and his wife Esther are one of the photographers for our Concierge Package. They recently took photos for a recent wedding at Saguaro Buttes.  Their web page is  www.brachtphoto.com  and their phone number is 520-609-8081/8082 You can see more photos they recently shot at Saguaro Buttes here.  (Click Here)

Meagan & Todd were married by Pastor Phil Naylor at Saguaro Buttes on August 14th, 2010.  More photos from their wedding may be seen on Facebook (click here)

Destination weddings can save you money. Yes believe it or not they may be more cost effective than having a wedding in your home city. One reason is because only your closest friends and family will travel to a destination wedding (those that love you will travel for you), your total guest list will be smaller. No need to pay for 200 guests at your wedding reception, you may invite them, and you get credit for the invite but most will not be able to make it. Those such as a business associate, co-worker, casual acquaintance, or a second cousin you didn’t really want to invite to your wedding anyway, will be invited but will usually not come. Secondly, if you live in an expensive city where weddings cost much more, you may find a beautiful location for half the price. For example, weddings in NYC, Boston, Chicago, etc. will usually cost double what it cost in Tucson.  Another advantage for those in colder climates is that you will be able to escape the cold weather in the winter and enjoy the sun for a few days, play some golf, and take a swim in the pool and catch a tan.  At Saguaro Buttes we offer a Concierge Package, that literally takes care of all the details, vendors, etc. for your wedding, and makes it easy to take care of most everything over the phone. We have also worked out arrangements with several nice hotels and resorts to save your guests some money.  Not only will you have a beautiful Arizona destination with little hassle and very cost effective, but most everything else will be taken care of for you.

Angela and Moises were married by Pastor David Hallstrom at Saguaro Buttes on August 7th, at 5:30 PM.  Additional Photos of the wedding can be seen on Faceback (Click Here)

The Texas Rangers (Leucophyllum frutescens, the scientific name that I can not pronounce) are in full bloom with their purple flowers.  After the rains we have had over the last week they came to life. They add a lot of color to the landscape.  These pictures were taken on August 4th.

At Saguaro Buttes we offer free pre-marital counseling which includes over 25 pages of reports, graphs, and advice on your wedding that is generated by questions that you answer online. The graph to the right is one example of what is included in the report. We also provide a 30 page workbook to help couples work on areas in their relationship that are weak or need improvement.  Pastor David Hallstrom will spend time going over this report and also provide other materials in helping couples have a successful marriage. You may find more information on this at Prepare-enrich web site.  To participate simply call the front desk, 647-0994, and let them know you are interested.

Tucson in the Summer can be rather warm (hot).  Here is an idea to help your guests keep cool during your outdoor wedding ceremony. By making your wedding program into a fan that is handed to your guests as they arrive, your guests can not only read the program they can cool themselves off with the program.

Young children get bored at weddings. There’s alot of adults, waiting around, picture taking, etc. Parents are usually busy mingling with the other guests and not paying attention to their children. One solution is a child care service. We use “A-1 Sitter Service” that does a wonderful job in keeping your children safe but also entertaining them. “A-1 Sitter Service” is a licensed and Bonded Childcare service who are CPR Certified. They bring arts and crafts for the kids as well as games and videos. You children are safe and being entertained while you have the freedom to visit, dance and enjoy the evening. Their information is (web site) and phone number: 520.881.1578.

Erik and Danni were married at Saguaro Buttes on July 25th, at 7:10 PM. They chose to have most all of their photos taken before the ceremony and therefore were able to have a much later ceremony than usual. (We usually suggest an hour and a half before sunset which was at 7:25 PM) More of their photos can be seen on Facebook (click here)

Karrie and Hanjalika were married at Saguaro Buttes on July 24, by Pastor David Hallstrom. They had wedding guests from Georgia, Colorado, California, New Mexico, and Texas among other places. Their colors were blue and white. Karrie and Hanjalika met in Tucson in June 2005.  They included a sand ceremony which also included their son Nick. You can see more photos on our Facebook page (click here)

Wedding rehearsals are a great way to iron out all the details of your wedding ceremony. They usually take about one hour for the rehearsal, thirty minutes to do the actual rehearsal, and the other thirty minutes for people to find the wedding venue, bring in the extras, meet and greet, etc. One thing to realize is many of those at the rehearsal are meeting for the first time so it is good to have some kind of introduction. I like to have people introduce themselves, where they are from, how they know the bride or the groom, and if they have a word of encouragement or piece of advice. This is a great way of breaking the ice as well as help everyone to get to know each other. It is also helpful to provide basic instructions, such as “always face the bride”, “bend your knees”,  “how to hold your hands”, etc.  Finally, it is good to make sure everyone’s on the same page, that they know what time the wedding starts, when they are suppose to arrive for photos, and where they should park when they get here. Generally those included are the bridal party, parents of the bride and groom, flower girls/ring bearers and their parents, pastor and sometimes even the photographer.

Cheralynn and Jedidiah were married at the Presbyterian Church on 22nd St. on July 17th, 2010 and held their reception at Saguaro Buttes. Shortly before their wedding reception there was a short 15 minute monsoon rain that cooled things down and provided for some great sunset pictures. You can see more photos from their wedding reception at Saguaro Buttes on Facebook. (click here)

This photo was taken at Saguaro Buttes at a recent wedding by photographer Lorraine A. DarConte. Having grown up in the Chicagoland area, I never cease to marvel at the beauty of the Arizona landscape and the colorful sunsets.

Weddings can be very stressful, so many details, so many things to coordinate. Saguaro Buttes has a wedding package that takes most of the stress out of the process. It is what we call our “Concierge Package”. It really makes it easy for the Bride and Groom, as it literally takes care of everything from Ceremony, Reception, Food, Catering, DJ, Photographer, Cake, Flowers, Minister, etc. Usually all of the vendors and planners will be scheduled for you on one long afternoon or morning, usually around 5 hours of your time. You will meet with the Wedding Coordinator, the DJ, Florist, Baker, Minister,  and have most everything planned and organized and taken care of all in one day. We originally designed this package for the out-of-town brides, but it has become more and more popular for those brides here locally who lead busy lives or are just not detail oriented and are stressed just thinking about the wedding. Our goal is to make the wedding planning and special day less stressful and therefore more enjoyable for all involved.

The Bouquet Toss is a time honored tradition at weddings that goes back to a time when ladies thought themselves very ‘lucky’ to be getting married. So that some of this luck could rub off on their friends, they would toss their bouquet and according to tradition the ‘catcher’ would be the next to marry.