Choosing a venue for your wedding is one of the most important choices you'll make during your wedding planning process. It's a decision that impacts virtually everything else, from the wedding date to the size of the guest list. I want to help you make a confident decision about your venue. That's why I've shared a number of blog posts about local Phoenix venues, including:
Best Phoenix Venues for a Destination Wedding
Best Phoenix Venues for a Garden Wedding
Best Phoenix Venues for a Ballroom Reception
Today I want to add another post to that list! As a HUGE fan of outdoor wedding receptions, I love when I see couples embrace the beauty of outdoor receptions. So here are some of my favorite venues for these al fresco celebrations! I've been lucky enough to shoot at all of these venues, so I can attest to how fabulous they are.
El Chorro -- Paradise Valley, AZ
El Chorro is a little piece of history tucked right against Camelback Mountain, and I love it! El Chorro kind of has everything … expansive lawns for the ceremony, lush desert flora for portraits, and both indoor and outdoor venues for the reception. In fact, it has SO MUCH variety that I also included it on all three of my previous posts: my post about desert venues in Phoenix, my blog post about garden venues in Phoenix, AND my post about the best Phoenix venues for a ballroom reception! It definitely belongs on all of these lists, and it is also an incredible option for an outdoor reception! Here are a few photos that I shot at an El Chorro outdoor reception:
Best Phoenix Venues for a Destination Wedding
Best Phoenix Venues for a Garden Wedding
Best Phoenix Venues for a Ballroom Reception
Today I want to add another post to that list! As a HUGE fan of outdoor wedding receptions, I love when I see couples embrace the beauty of outdoor receptions. So here are some of my favorite venues for these al fresco celebrations! I've been lucky enough to shoot at all of these venues, so I can attest to how fabulous they are.
El Chorro -- Paradise Valley, AZ
El Chorro is a little piece of history tucked right against Camelback Mountain, and I love it! El Chorro kind of has everything … expansive lawns for the ceremony, lush desert flora for portraits, and both indoor and outdoor venues for the reception. In fact, it has SO MUCH variety that I also included it on all three of my previous posts: my post about desert venues in Phoenix, my blog post about garden venues in Phoenix, AND my post about the best Phoenix venues for a ballroom reception! It definitely belongs on all of these lists, and it is also an incredible option for an outdoor reception! Here are a few photos that I shot at an El Chorro outdoor reception:
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North -- Scottsdale, AZ
If you close your eyes and picture the ideal of Southwestern style, chances are you're imagining The Four Seasons at Troon North. It has decor crafted by regional artists and classic adobe architecture, all surrounded by cacti and desert scenery. Weddings at The Four Seasons at Troon North blend that Southwestern flair with service and sophistication. It's the best of both worlds! Click here to see a wedding with an outdoor reception at Four Seasons at Troon North.
If you close your eyes and picture the ideal of Southwestern style, chances are you're imagining The Four Seasons at Troon North. It has decor crafted by regional artists and classic adobe architecture, all surrounded by cacti and desert scenery. Weddings at The Four Seasons at Troon North blend that Southwestern flair with service and sophistication. It's the best of both worlds! Click here to see a wedding with an outdoor reception at Four Seasons at Troon North.
Saguaro Lake Ranch -- Mesa, AZ
Jaw-dropping locale? Check! True freedom to create your wedding vision? Check! If you're looking for a venue that is a bit further from the hustle of the city, Saguaro Lake Ranch might just check all of the boxes on your list. With rustic cabins, the waters of Saguaro Lake and the Salt River, and towering red cliffs, Saguaro Lake Ranch is a completely unique wedding venue. I love it! Click here to see a gorgeous Saguaro Lake Ranch wedding that I shot with an outdoor reception.
Jaw-dropping locale? Check! True freedom to create your wedding vision? Check! If you're looking for a venue that is a bit further from the hustle of the city, Saguaro Lake Ranch might just check all of the boxes on your list. With rustic cabins, the waters of Saguaro Lake and the Salt River, and towering red cliffs, Saguaro Lake Ranch is a completely unique wedding venue. I love it! Click here to see a gorgeous Saguaro Lake Ranch wedding that I shot with an outdoor reception.
The Royal Palms Resort & Spa -- Phoenix, AZ
Royal Palms has been a getaway since 1929, and all these years later it's still the height of comfort and beauty! Royal Palms offers oodles of romantic backdrops -- from towering palms, lush gardens, hidden nooks and regal, Spanish Colonial architecture. All of this makes it a beloved venue for my entire team! The orange grove at Royal Palms is one of my favorite venues for an intimate outdoor reception! Click here to view a stunning event I recently shot in the Royal Palms orange grove!
Royal Palms has been a getaway since 1929, and all these years later it's still the height of comfort and beauty! Royal Palms offers oodles of romantic backdrops -- from towering palms, lush gardens, hidden nooks and regal, Spanish Colonial architecture. All of this makes it a beloved venue for my entire team! The orange grove at Royal Palms is one of my favorite venues for an intimate outdoor reception! Click here to view a stunning event I recently shot in the Royal Palms orange grove!
The Country Club at DC Ranch -- Scottsdale, AZ
The Country Club at DC Ranch is SO charming, and extremely photogenic! The mountain view of the event lawn is absolutely stunning, but my very favorite space for an outdoor reception is the flagstone courtyard. It offers an Old World feel without losing any of the natural beauty of Arizona! Click here to see more from a wedding I shot at The Country Club at DC Ranch.
The Country Club at DC Ranch is SO charming, and extremely photogenic! The mountain view of the event lawn is absolutely stunning, but my very favorite space for an outdoor reception is the flagstone courtyard. It offers an Old World feel without losing any of the natural beauty of Arizona! Click here to see more from a wedding I shot at The Country Club at DC Ranch.
SO MANY possibilities for a ballroom reception here in the Phoenix area! How does one choose? I'll leave that up to you to decide!
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-----------> There are so many variables to consider when planning the WHERE of your wedding. If you are considering traveling to your wedding (whether your destination is Phoenix or elsewhere), and are wondering whether a destination wedding is right for you click here to take a simple quiz developed with the help of experts at Destination I Do Magazine, and we will send some feedback and a recommendation straight to your inbox!
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