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

You are welcome to a personal tour anytime Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, on Saturdays - 9:00 am to noon, or by appointment. Call for your tour today, Cindy @ 661-1661.

Open Houses

During the months of June and July we will be having a “Sunset Open House”, every Wednesday evening,  5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, beginning on June 10th. All are welcome, come and experience a beautiful sunset evening at Saguaro Buttes. 

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. As other locations will book a morning and evening event, we do not. Starting in 2010 we only book one event per day. You will not be rushed out of the facility to make way for the next event. You and our staff will not be rushed to change over the reception hall to make ready for the next special event. You will have time to set up, to pay attention to the little details, without being rushed.

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 just 4 years ago, 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.

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 Chart

 Saguaro Buttes is excited to announce that we have a special arrangement with the Hyatt Hotel to save your out-of-town guest with great savings of some very fantastic lodging.  The Hyatt Hotel is located less then a half mile from the Tucson Airport which is very convenient for those guest flying into town. The Hyatt is also working on a shuttle service to get your wedding guest to Saguaro Buttes.  There multi million dollar refurbishing project has just been completed and for more information check out the lodging page (click here)

Your out of town guests, coming to your wedding, may want to visit one of our closest attractions, “Saguaro National Park”.  The Park’s entrance is around two miles North of “Saguaro Buttes” on Old Spanish Trail.  Check out the Park’s web site (Click Here). The Park has a Visitor’s Center and a 8.3 mile paved road that you can either drive with your car or ride a bike through. (Pictured to the right top with the red/yellow line.) It also has miles of hiking trails, and some of the most beautiful views in Southern Arizona.Wikipedia has this article on the park. “What is unique about this park is that it starts off in the Sonoran Desert and gradually gives way to a montane coniferous forest of the Rincon Mountains. The highest peak in this range is Mica Mountain, at an elevation of 8,666 feet (2641 m). While this side of the park has fewer Saguaros than its counterpart they remain larger in size, due to higher amounts of rainfall and run off from the Rincon Mountains. The key feature of this district is its 8.3-mile (13.4 km) loop, which connects its two picnic areas and central trails. Recently after a lengthy road improvement project, and refurbishment of the Visitor Center, the Rincon District is fully open once more. Hiking on this side of the park is readily accessible to visitors. There are trail heads present at the east end of Speedway and Broadway, but these trail heads are commonly used by horses and get heavy usage on the weekends. Off the park’s loop road there are several additional trail heads. Each Visitor Center will supply a map of hiking trails on request.”  The picture on the bottom shows the park in the background as a wedding is taking place.

There’s a lot of wild life at Saguaro Buttes, we have wolves, havalinas, deer, rabbits, squirrels, even an occasional panther. There’s also wild life that I haven’t figured out what they call it. This is the first time though, that I have seen Bovine, commonly called “cows” at Saguaro Buttes. They escaped from the neighbor’s place and were happily feeding on some of the vegetation. I guess these creatures would not be called wild life but rather tame life. Sorry, for the poor excuse at humor.

Candles are always an elegant touch and they add romance to any setting. This bride added her own candles to enhance the table and centerpiece as well as the whole reception room.

A candy station is a nice addition to your wedding reception. Who doesn’t like candy?  This candy station had various types of candies, from chocolate kisses, cashew nuts, red licorice, to candy coated almonds, along with various types of cookies. Also included were some plastic bags with ties so guests could take some home. A center piece made of  red roses as well as long stemmed red roses were placed on the table in keeping with the wedding theme.

Chanelle and Mardochee were married in a beautiful ceremony on June 18th, at Saguaro Buttes. They choose not to have any bridesmaids or groomsman standing with them during the ceremony but rather to keep it very simple. The decorations were done beautifully by the brides mothers, who had a candelabra, white tooling and  a wonderful arrangement of flowers on the arch. Click on the picture to increase its size.

Jennifer and Tony were married at Saguaro Buttes on June 11th, 2009 at 6:00 PM. They had guests from Penn., Virginia, Florida, Mass., New Mexico, Georgia, and Maryland.  “Solaris Video” production took the videos. They will be moving to Omaha, Nebraska after their wedding, as Anthony will be stationed there for the Air Force.

Our new ad for the Summer addition of the “Tucson Bride and Groom”, “Tucson Lifestyle Weddings”, and the “Wedding Guide” was designed by Chris Norden. Chris does excellent work and I would recommend him highly. His web site is www.chrisnorden.com  He has done professional layout work for a number of magazines across the country.

Over 250 wedding guests at a recent wedding at Saguaro Buttes enjoyed the beautiful views of Saguaro National Park on a beautiful, balmy evening, while waiting for the ceremony to start.

Black dresses for the bridesmaids and the traditional white Brides dress make a stunning photo. The red and white flowers add a classy touch.

At a recent wedding at Saguaro Buttes, the Bride and Groom choose to have a Cup Cake Tree. It is a nice alternative, and requires no cake cutting, which makes it much easier to distribute. (Look out for the kids helping themselves when no one is looking though.)  For more ideas about having a cup Cake Tree for your wedding, go to: http://www.cupcaketree.com 

A popular photo taken at Saguaro Buttes during the ceremony is what I call the “Group Photo”.  Right before the recessional as everyone is standing, your guests are asked to turn around as the photographer takes the position on the top patio to get a nice picture of everyone looking into the camera instead of the usual one of the back of your guests heads. 

At a recent wedding at Saguaro Buttes, Tony and Jennifer decided that they wanted their ring bearer to be their favorite pet, Uzi their beloved dog. And so they had their “Dog Whisperer” escort Uzi as part of the processional, and when the preacher asked if  ”there were rings” Uzi came forward to present those symbols of matrimony.  All things considered Uzi did a wonderful job, and was a great addition to the wedding.

A “Financial Peace University” class by Dave Ramsey will soon be presented at Saguaro Buttes, on Tuesday evenings, starting July 7th, @ 6:30pm. Dave Ramsey has a National Radio program as well as a TV program on the Fox Network. He is known for his in depth knowledge on the subject of finances and presents it with humor.  Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend this free class. The materials which include a notebook, books, CD’s and software are offered at a discounted rate of $100.00.   For couples with upcoming weddings at Saguaro Buttes who would like to attend, we are offering the material, books, CD’s, and software, free of charge. Registration is necessary to attend, please e-mail Dave, dave@saguarobuttes.com, to register.  Registration deadline is June 30, 2009.  For more information check out his web site at https://www.daveramsey.com  or (Click Here)

This elegant Ice Sculpture graced the Saguaro Buttes reception room at a June wedding.  Frozen inside the ice heart was a beautiful bouquet of red roses. Atop the sculpture were carved doves and the whole sculpture was illuminated from below.  Many  guests commented on this beautiful display.

The father/daughter dance is probably one of the most touching parts of the evening. In some circles it is customary for the bride and her father to have the first dance together, and either during that dance or shortly thereafter, the father relinquishes his daughter to her new husband. These dances are often emotional and memorable. In the father daughter dance, the father is losing his protective role of his daughter and purposefully assigning it to his new son-in-law. Whether the daughter is 18 or 50, the idea of giving her care over to another can be lovely and yet somewhat sad, and the music or song selection is important. About.com has listed the Top 10 Father/Daughter songs. (click here)  Check them out.

The wedding arch or arbor is an important part of the ceremony site and each bride and groom decorate their arch differently, according to personal taste. At a recent wedding the Bride and Groom covered the arch with Black Feathers which gave it a unique look. At Saguaro Buttes we provide a basic decoration for the arch, but you are free to decorate it as you desire. Some have used bolts of white fabric draped, and other various floral decorations. It is only limited by your imagination. For more ideas on various ways to decorate the arch check out this web site (click here).

The “Wish Tree” was used at a recent wedding at Saguaro Buttes. There were different colored leaves that guests are encouraged to write some words of encouragement on, during the reception, and hang on the tree branches. There was a plaque with these words written on it (pictured below) “Please write your wish or advice for us to see. It could be anything great or small. We will read and welcome them all. Please hang your leaf when you are through. For your thoughts of love we truly - Thank You!”

Carmen and Julio were married at Saguaro Buttes on May 28, 2009 at 6:30 PM. It was a beautiful balmy evening, and a wonderful sunset.

I have a special place in my heart for Grandparents, especially at weddings.  First, they add a lot to a wedding and reception with their age, experience, and love for their grandchildren. In a recent survey, Grandmothers are the most popular family member. Many times they have difficulty getting around, climbing the stairs, etc.  We provide a special shuttle service, in order that they don’t have to climb any stairs, if needed. I personally enjoy visiting with them, and learning about their lives as they have a wealth of experience and know what marriage is really all about.  Many times they will be seated by themselves, after the ceremony while the pictures are taking place. They are very approachable and fun to visit with. I encourage the Bride and Groom to honor their Grandparents if possible by making them a part of the processional.

Phinny & Ronnesa were married at Saguaro Buttes on June 7th, 2009. Their rehearsal was on June 6th, at Noon.  They met at Sabino High School over 7 years ago and are both in the medical field.  They have guests coming from Hawaii, California, Colorado, and New York among other places and are planning a honeymoon in the Caribbean.

Weddings are a time to look to the future, but they can also be a time to look to the past.  Many times the Bride and Groom may ask me if loved ones who are deceased can be mentioned during the ceremony. I always say, “Absolutely”. During the ceremony, you can begin by saying, “We have those here who are present in spirit but absent in body, who have meant a lot to both the bride and groom”.  This is a nice way of making note of these people who are greatly loved, but gone.  A table or the top of the piano can also be used to make a small memorial with pictures to those loved ones.  These touches do not distract from the happiness of the day in most cases, and can make a widow or widower feel comforted at the same time.

William and Cathryn were married on June 28, 2009 at 1:00 PM, in a simple inside ceremony. They are planning to have a renewal of their vows next year on June 27th, 2010 at Reflections of the Buttes.  William and Cathryn have an interesting story, as they knew each other in High School over 20 years ago. After graduation each went their separate ways, and again reunited on their 20th High School Reunion. They have six children between them, Amanda, Stephanie, Tyler, Tory, Michael, and Patrick, who were a part of the intimate wedding ceremony on June 28th.

This sunset silhouette photo was taken on May 24, 2009 of Stacy and Joey Pacheco. The wedding photographer is also caught in the picture capturing their silhouette against the beautiful sunset backdrop at Saguaro Buttes. There is an unobstructed view of the Western skies from an elevated position, which is perfect for those beautiful evening photos. It is important to note, to not loose track of time after the wedding ceremony while taking family pictures, and miss out on your fantastic sunset pictures.