Saguaro Buttes

ions and vendors they have available to make your special day as customizable as you want! Couldn’t have asked for a better crew!

ay have. The entire day/ night went smoothly. Everyone had an amazing time & praised how beautiful everything was. My only thing that would be a 'con' is the packages & add- ons, they did get confusing & pricey as you move towards the day. The 'cut-off' dates for changes was confusing & we messed up & ended up going over budget. But that was probably us. Oh & the taste testings- they do need some work on- by adding more items that are part of the packages- as most items were 'paid, add- ons'. But overall, it was definitely a beautiful day & nothing big to actually complain about!! & Yes, I would definitely recommend Saguaro Buttes! (Just take notes, at meetings). ❤️😉❤️❤️

ree!! Thank you Krystal!!

every month. The scenery is beautiful. All my guests were happy and complimented on how beautiful everything was.

met the person giving us a tour, an older man (presumably the owner), met us with little enthusiasm. We were given some paperwork to fill out and led on a tour with equal enthusiasm. Towards the end of our tour, we were taken to an office to see videos of the bridal suite since it was currently being used for a wedding that day. We were expecting prior taken videos of an empty suite, but instead were shown live video security camera footage of a group of women actively getting ready for the wedding. Needless to say we were quite disturbed by this, while the owner seemed all too comfortable showing us. Even zooming into a spot of the room and announcing to us that, "this is where the bride changes into her dress". Unfortunately, the venue is absolutely beautiful, and has a very good price for what you get from it. This incident with the videos was just a little too unsettling for us to in good faith pick it for our wedding.

nt above and beyond to ensure that every detail was taken care of, making our celebration not only unforgettable but also remarkably stress-free. The reasonable price we paid for the venue was an incredible value considering the exceptional services and amenities provided. The team's attention to detail was evident in every aspect, from the beautifully decorated ceremony space to the elegantly arranged reception area. We were amazed at how they effortlessly turned our vision into reality, creating an atmosphere that was both romantic and welcoming. One of the standout qualities of this venue was their commitment to making our day as seamless as possible. The staff's coordination and organization alleviated any worries we had, allowing us to fully enjoy the evening with our guests. We didn't have to concern ourselves with logistics or last-minute issues – they had it all under control. This level of support truly allowed us to be present in the moment, savoring every second of our celebration without any distractions. We're beyond grateful for the memories we created at this venue. If you're searching for a place that offers not only a beautiful setting but also exceptional service that takes the weight off your shoulders, look no further. Our heartfelt thanks go out to the entire team for making our wedding day an absolute joy. With deepest appreciation, Brent & Marissa

ure we were happy with the music being played. The decorations were displayed amazingly. Pastor Dave was able to take some surprise photos for us since he wasn't our officiant ( family member was our officiant). The food was fantastic. All of our guests had nothing but rave reviews. The location is gorgeous.i cannot recommend this place enough.

. The mountains and desert backdrop make for a beautiful and natural setting for you and your guests to enjoy! The staff is extremely friendly, and they are very organized. They have all the wedding details, both planning and day-of, down to a T!

g, the food was good, but overall service and communication was perfect. the scenery was beautiful, and I couldn't be happier with our choice of venue. Cecilia had checked in a few times the day of, Ryan, the night manager was great, and answered all of our questions. I couldn't ask for a more perfect night ❤️

mething my wife and I would’ve thought wasn’t possible at a venue as professional as Saguaro Buttes. Cindy and her team communicated with my wife and me every step of the way and made sure that we have a clear understanding of each step while planning our wedding. Dave was our officiant for our wedding, and he conducted a beautiful ceremony. I had family and friends come from across the country and everyone had an amazing time and was so impressed with the venue.

ails make it all so much easier for your big day. They definitely know what they’re doing! Cecilia, the wedding coordinator, was always available for my questions each week leading up to our wedding, and she was incredibly helpful through the whole process. I would 100% refer Saguaro Buttes to anyone that is in need of a beautiful, smooth sailing venue!

Thank you to the SB Team for making our day so special!

en is breath taking. I appreciated the staff and how they took my vision and made it into reality. The pastor and his wife are such a wonderful couple and the pastor made our ceremony so personal. I truly loved how the venue offers everything we needed and all.of their vendor recommendations were amazing to work with. I am so happy we had our wedding here and I appreciate everything they did to make our wedding a memorable.

ing, silver package with food upgraded to gold, and some extra ready room time. Things I was happy with: staff communication before the day via email & zoom calls were very prompt & courteous. I was allowed to attend the Gold Menu tasting even though I was on the silver package. I did upgrade to gold food and ordered the Chicken Pomodoro (which was at the Tasting) and I gambled on the Beef Brasciola (which we didn't taste, and was quite dry). The Ceasar salad, sauteed veggies, and Pomodoro were quite good. Stuffed mushroom for Vegetarians was excellent I was told. Day of, I was pleased the staff helped set up everything discussed. They were helpful throughout the night & fairly good at keeping us on our timeline as I did not hire a coordinator.** They had a blowtorch to aid in lighting sparklers which happened right at the entrance, they did all the serving of salad, cake, and taking away dishes, sometimes before people were finished...but it was smooth. The slideshow ran smoothly, mics for the ceremony were great & cleanup was fast!** **The issues I had: Most of these are trivial, don't let them deter you from booking this great venue, but DO learn from my regrets! I will also post a video review on my YouTube Channel AdreamInJapan so please check it out! Minor regrets: Not doing SOME pictures before the ceremony as I didn't realize how much time the gold cart would take. My photographer, Kristin Bendigo, was not given a mic to organize pictures. ( Her&Her team did a lot to keep us on schedule! I am forever grateful to them!) But we got sunset pics and started dinner on time thanks to them and the venue staff! My guests ate the salad too slowly? So, 30 min into dinner no one was eating DINNER yet, I had to tell staff to start serving but we were already 30 minutes behind which was very annoying as some of my guests left before sparklers! B/c the schedule was behind, I felt obligated to extend the bar(+$100/hr cash) AND our cake was cut late, which I didn't think would matter, but half of my guests told me that they never even got to eat the cake served to them because they were dancing and it had been cleared away before they sat back down. Cake was cut JUST before dancing started. I also had 2 (of 4) cakes leftover, yet the pieces served were these itty bitty slices, and no one got a choice of flavor. So, be clear with your cake plan I guess? The last major issue I had was with the DJ (JJ). We talked & planned via zoom, JJ was lovely & personable, he knew his stuff & I felt very comfortable that everything would be great, and it was great until the dance time came after dinner. I had a very wide age range of guests, and had provided ample slow & fast songs we liked & I'd filled out all the paperwork, yet once the dancing started JJ only played loud fast jumping-type songs. I, THE BRIDE, even asked JJ personally after the 1st & 2nd songs were super loud to play a slow dance, but the next 2 songs were loud/fast. Then it was time for sparklers since we were behind. Many older couples never had a chance to slow dance, MOB never got to dance with the groom, & then, all the cupid shuffle-type dances were lumped at the end. The last minor thing was some missing items after cleanup which were never found, luckily nothing personal. Wonderful night overall!

throughout the entire process. Sadly, it happened to rain on our wedding day, but they were prepared with umbrellas for the bridal party and guests; they also gave us the option to have it inside in the reception hall. The only sad thing is we didn't get to take full advantage of all of the beautiful scenery, due to the weather. We stayed under the covered porch for most of the photos.

e (the archway flowers were done by Flower Bee). They have a variety of decorations and colors to choose from and they even held onto our personal decorations and items and set them up for us. If there was something that could have been better, I think it would be arranging signs to direct traffic to the front door. There are three parking areas, the top where the front door is, the middle where the office and ceremony site are, and the bottom where there is the largest amount of parking. Since the top was blocked off and traffic was directed to the mid-parking lot, a lot of people saw the sign for the office and the sign to the ceremony site to the right, no indication of taking the stairs to the left to get to the front door. Because of that, a lot of people missed the welcome area that had our "no photos/videos please" sign. In hindsight, our DJ did announce for people to put their phones away but they used them regardless. We would have had less phones and more faces to look at as we walked down and exited the aisle, but that is not at the fault of the vendor. The staff was very courteous and our evening manager, Ryan, even saran-wrapped the hell out of our wedding cake for us when we had no way to get it home in a box. He also helped us out with some unexpected changes, so thank you Ryan.

jor draws. The 360 degree desert views overlooking Saguaro National Park East are hands down the most beautiful in the Tucson area. Unlike resorts, the entire venue is completely private and felt so special and personalized. Saguaro Buttes allows you to bring in your own alcohol and provides a bartender which was the greatest aspect of affordability since all of the other venues we were interested in charged an exorbitant amount for hosting an open bar. We also chose the venue because of their excellent communication and the down-to-earth and caring nature of Pastor Dave and Cindy and the friendly outgoing attitude of DJ Rashid. The planning process was easy thanks to the excellent communication of the coordinators, Sarah and Natalie. We chose a few of our own vendors outside of the venue which brought up a lot of questions. The coordinators were so quick to respond to our emails and patiently addressed any questions or concerns that we had. The owners were also flexible with some of the ideas we had. We are very appreciative of their kind accommodations. It was also important to us to have delicious quality food for our guests. We were initially concerned after the group tasting. The food served at the group tasting was disappointing. We mentioned this concern to the owner, Cindy. She was very understanding and immediately addressed our concern with their catering partner, Edge Catering. We were impressed with the private tasting that was set up which relieved our concerns. Edge Catering was very accommodating addressing our concerns and suggestions. We chose Sonoran BBQ and our guests did not stop raving about the food with some saying they went back for thirds! The only complaint we heard from our guests was that there was one caterer in particular that was very rude and pushy about taking their plates when they were not done. Our guests couldn’t say enough positive comments about the provided bartender and setup. Randee had the best energy and really engaged with our guests. We were so thankful to have Bar None Bartending as a part of our day and their hospitality shined amongst our guests. Rashid with Harmony Entertainment really made our ceremony and reception absolutely beautiful. Immediately upon meeting Rashid, we were impressed with the way he communicated. He is friendly and flexible. He listened and met our needs, provided helpful suggestions, and really came through with excellent customer service. We are so thankful Rashid was the included DJ and couldn't have had a better DJ experience. While postponing due to a pandemic was heartbreaking, we couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful wedding at Saguaro Buttes. We had originally planned for an indoor reception, but we decided on having the reception by the pond to safely accommodate our guests. The changes that were made to the pond reception area during the pandemic further validated that we made the right choice. Our reception was stunning- from the artificial turf, lights, trickling reflection pond, linens, table setup, to the details requested, we were in awe of how beautiful our reception was. Thank you to all the staff at Saguaro Buttes for being part of our wedding day. It truly was the best day!

hol and other decorations we wanted. This was a great choice for us to use for our wedding. We worked with Sarah and Natalie both and they were so so helpful anytime I needed them! Would 10/10 recommend for an easy stress free wedding.

son, I highly recommend checking out Saguaro Buttes! The views alone will take your breath away. Our pictures turned out fantastic and basically every single one of them will be turned into a canvas and given as gifts or hung up in our house. Saguaro Buttes has a variety of packages to choose from, all within a reasonable price point. The food was amazing too and they were able to make adjustments for some of our guests who had specific dietary concerns. The room that I was able to get ready in with my bridesmaids was beautiful and spacious. There is a separate room for the groom where he was able to get ready and store his items during the evening. The staff at Saguaro Buttes were responsive to any questions I had and were willing to accommodate any requests. In this age of COVID, we wanted to be able to do a Zoom meeting for those that couldn't attend. The site allowed my mom and I to come in several times to practice the set up and find the best spot for the camera. There were no issues with the wifi, and the guests who couldn’t physically be there were still able to see and hear everything that was going on. Dave made our ceremony feel so personal. He met with us beforehand to go over all the details and learn more about us as a couple. He was able to add in some humor but also made it meaningful; it was the perfect balance. They say that your wedding day will go by in a blur and you'll only remember certain things, but I will remember every moment. The staff took care of everything so there was no stress the day of and it was an absolute blast for everyone involved. I am so happy that we decided to choose Saguaro Buttes as our venue. Our memories from our wedding day are perfect!

Sarah is a magician when it comes to the details, lineup, etc. She’s done these a hundred times and you can tell. Rashid, the DJ, was phenomenal!! I wish I could just tell him over and over again how perfect and fun he made our reception. These people are genuine, honest, and trustworthy and I would recommend them to anyone planning to get married! The only thing I would critique is taking Solaris Photography off of their recommended list. We had an unpleasant experience with them and our pictures and would hate for anyone else to have to deal with that. Other than that, they’re awesome!!!

rk. We had our reception outside by the pond, and it was just astoundingly gorgeous at night. Thee stone arches on the dance floor, the lit up pond with mini waterfalls, and strung up lights over the grass area made for some beautiful photo opportunities. Meeting the wonderful staff and the multitude of inclusive wedding packages instantly sealed the deal. Sarah and Natalie were so incredible to work with, and really turned all my dreams into reality. Cindy was so attentive and easy to reach as well, and was so knowledgeable in answering all my questions! They were so very easy to reach all throughout the wedding process, and was so kind to accommodate some last minute frantic changes in the final weeks leading up to the wedding. And a big shout out to DJ Rashid of Harmony Entertainment who is, without a doubt, the best DJ ever. The reception went so incredibly smooth, and it’s all thanks to him being so attentive to the flow of the night and attention to us sand our guests. He even taught us how to do the wobble!! Nanette at Picture me Photo setup up the most wonderful photobooth for our guests. We have such a beloved memento from our wedding, where our guests took photos, placed them in a guest book and signed next to them. Bar None Bartending had the kindest, and generous bartender that pretty much made any drink my guests and I could think of! And Edge Catering provided the most delicious catering (no seriously, my guests kept saying how delicious all the food was), and their waiters were so skilled and diligent! Even when we had to postpone our wedding, they made it so unbelievably easy to reschedule and really worked with us to have a very safe, and fun wedding. Saguaro Buttes is phenomenal at what they do. With my husband and I being front line health care workers, the success of our recent wedding meant so much to us, and really boosted our morale. We simply cannot thank them enough for playing such a huge part in making our wedding day the best day of our lives.

ashamed of taking advantage of couples during this awful time of COVID-19. My family was looking forward to celebrating my brother’s wedding scheduled over a year ago. After so much planning, saving money, and hard work, they had to make the heartbreaking decision to postpone their wedding like many other couples. All of their vendors have been supportive and very understanding, except Saguaro Buttes. It’s been very surprising since they are a Christian based locally owned company. They are charging couples a $700 rescheduling fee to postpone a wedding until the following year- and on top of that there are only giving you Thursdays and Sundays to choose from. The government didn’t even allow the couple to have their wedding with more than 10 people and who knows what will happen for the rest of 2020… So now the couple had to choose a Thursday or Sunday date that coordinates with all of their other vendors AND pay $700.00 to have their wedding on a safer date in 2021. None of the other vendors are charging a fee and they have been so accommodating. Saguaro Buttes had been very accommodating up until this global pandemic and I had even considered having my wedding here, but now I don’t want anything to do with them seeing how they are using this outbreak to their advantage. The location is beautiful and the grounds are well kept, but when I recently toured the venue before the lockdown, I couldn’t believe the inside was not pristine with how much they are charging. The carpets were dirty and stained and there was dust on the drapes and piano. My brother also said the food tasting wasn’t anything exciting. And now that they’re charging couples a fee for something out of their control, it’s not right and I hope that other couples speak up without the fear of repercussion. I’ve heard of other local venues rescheduling without a fee. I get that a charge may happen for premium days, but for a Thursday or Sunday?? When I looked into booking my wedding, they already had premium days like Friday and Saturdays booked in 2021. So now they are taking advantage and charging for Thursdays and Sundays after the couple already experienced losing their weekend wedding day. It’s not right to treat my family like this or any other couple who had to go thru this awful time. It’s too bad my brother is locked into a contract. I want to make this known in the wedding community- this couple and others have been thru enough as it is. I will not be booking my wedding here or recommending Saguaro Buttes in the future. There are other local Tucson venues that are more understanding and make sure you’re getting your money’s worth.

that will fit any budget. Cindy and Sarah (and Natalie) were there for any questions or concerns every step of the way. Sarah promptly gets back to you even though she is the only coordinator on site. Cindy can answer most questions as well, or will forward your question to Sarah. They were open and available for me at all times. The venue itself is amazing. We opted for the ceremony outside in the garden area and the reception inside, with our cocktail hour by the pond. The setting is beautiful and we have zero regrets. We were concerned about the caterer that is included with the package when we went to our tastings, but Edge Catering served an amazing meal for our night. You will not regret going with Saguaro Buttes. The scenery is amazing and the staff is phenomenal. Zero regrets picking Saguaro Buttes!

ngle detail thought of and anything else you could imagine. We received so many compliments from our guests and it was such a magical time! We went in for a tour and just fell in love with the venue and had such an amazing experience from that first meeting with Pastor Dave and Sarah the coordinator, they took care of everything! They really know what they are doing and set you up with nothing but great choices for vendors and were just such a pleasure to work with. They really care and take pride in what they do and are nothing but genuine throughout the whole process. We were truly blown away by their kindness and attention to detail and their real desire to make your dreams come true. We had Pastor Dave as our officiant and all of our guests loved the ceremony and he really made it personal and fun! We really loved the whole experience. I emailed tons of venues/resorts in Tucson and never felt comfortable with what they would offer for the cost and honestly felt upset and cheated before even spending a dime. Then I found Saguaro Buttes. It seemed too good to be true! Pastor Dave, his wife Cindy, and Sarah the coordinator (and all staff) have nothing but love and passion for what they do and it truly shows. Thank you to all at Saguaro Buttes for making our dreams come true and exceeding any and all expectations!!! We can't wait to come back for church one Sunday soon! We just loved every minute of our experience!!!

was impeccable as well. We couldn’t ask for more.

y. He gave us his undivided attention and a tour of the venue. It is such a beautiful setting for a wedding, anniversary or any other event. We met a few of the staff and everyone was so friendly. We booked our wedding that day! We met his wife after the tour and she was very informative and helpful. From that day on through the day of the wedding every staff member was so friendly and helpful! We couldn’t have been more happy and blessed to find the The Saguaro Buttes. I highly recommend them for any event!

nd prompt when answering our many questions. We could not have asked for a better venue! This is the perfect venue if you love the charm of the Southwest!

nformative. If you chose to have Dave be you officiant for your moneymaker he really takes the time to get to know each of you individually and really personalize your ceremony. They provide you with almost everything you could possibly need and the day of my wedding they had almost everything I had asked for that my forgetful self left behind at home. The catering company that they partner with is delicious. My husband is a chef so he is hard to please and they did a great job on our dinner. The DJ they provide, Rashid, is great. He gives you a form to fill out and that pretty much covers it all and he will meet with you either in person or over the phone to go over all the details of the night. If that doesn't do it for you the views are amazing as well!

night, a beautiful Saguaro cacti background for the ceremony, a reception hall with floor to ceiling windows, several fountains, a sunset photo spot, and access to the roof for pictures of the whole valley. They're also amazing people to work with for all your details and execution of the big day. Dave was our officiant and he did an AMAZING job. We had several guests come up to us after the ceremony and tell us it was the best they've been to in a while - then proceeded to ask how long we'd known Dave. The answer was we sat down with him once for a couple hours. He just really takes the time to get to know you as a couple and does a really great job personalizing the ceremony accordingly. Sarah, Natalie, and Cindy are also wonderful to work with for planning/executing and contract information. They all have a specific role and do it well! 100% would recommend Saguaro Buttes to anyone looking to get married in Tucson!

t anything because Sarah was always a life saver she would respond quickly and be very helpful. The place was better then expected day of the wedding. Everything was planned out perfectly and came out perfectly. Rashid the DJ was really cool everyone loved him. It was the best day ever!

shift lady was kind of rude at some points- when we asked for left overs (including our cake) to take some with us they didn't want to let us or my husbands grandma take a piece of cake.

day of was great to work with and made our special day realixing and overall wonderful! The venue itself is beautiful and well maintained. We highly recommend getting married at Saguaro Buttes!:)