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Reception
$2,400 starting price
Ceremony
$1,200 starting price
Reception
$2,400 starting price
Ceremony
$1,200 starting price

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Centrally located in the heart of breathtaking Papago Park, the Desert Botanical Garden is a naturally beautiful setting for your special event. The Garden is one of Arizona’s most inspiring venues and is located on the border of Scottsdale, Tempe, and Phoenix. Choose from open air pavilions, outdoor terraces, conference rooms, historic banquet halls, and scenic courtyards. Venues are available for both daytime and evening events held year round between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. ***Please note that due to limited availability we are not currently booking new events for 2022; please inquire for options remaining in 2023***

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$2,400

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,400

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,200

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,200

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Parking
Set Up

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Garden
Historic Building
Museum
Park

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Furniture

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

June
July
August
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Reviews of Desert Botanical Garden

4.6 out of 5 rating
4.6 out of 5 rating
104 Reviews
93% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.5 out of 5 rating
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The Desert Botanical Gardens is highly recommended by multiple reviewers as a wedding venue. The gardens are described as beautiful, with stunning lighting and a picturesque backdrop. The staff and coordinators are praised for their helpfulness and flexibility throughout the planning process, and the venue is commended for its reasonable prices. Reviewers also appreciate the inclusion of a bar and the option to choose from a list of verified vendors. Overall, couples have had a positive experience at the Desert Botanical Gardens and highly recommend it for weddings.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Desert Botanical Gardens is highly recommended by multiple reviewers as a wedding venue. The gardens are described as beautiful, with stunning lighting and a picturesque backdrop. The staff and coordinators are praised for their helpfulness and flexibility throughout the planning process, and the venue is commended for its reasonable prices. Reviewers also appreciate the inclusion of a bar and the option to choose from a list of verified vendors. Overall, couples have had a positive experience at the Desert Botanical Gardens and highly recommend it for weddings.

Weddingwire
4.6/5 104 reviews
Google
4.8/5 18255 reviews
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Rhiannon H. Sent on 11/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely magical

We knew right away that the gardens were the perfect place for our Halloween Masquerade wedding. We initially checked them out with the intention of getting the Steele Herb Garden but fell in love with the Amphitheater instead. We could not have hoped for a more magical venue! Our wedding ceremony was after sunset and the gardens were lit up beautifully with various string lights. We hired a photographer with a lot of experience in catching moody low lighting so I cannot wait to see the results. I don't think we could have found a venue that would feel as magical as it did.

The staff and coordinators at the gardens were helpful and informative every step of the way. As our plans changed they were more than happy to accommodate and work with us as needed. The whole wedding process was as painless as could be, which means a lot when you're doing a lot of the planning yourself. Not once did I feel that the process was too much.

Be aware that the bridal suite is a repurposed room without many of the trappings you would find in designated bridal suites, so you may be limited in what getting ready shots will be available to you. But that is such a small thing in the grand scheme of things. The venue itself was very worth it, the mood and ambiance is something I don't think we could have possibly gotten anywhere else. A small side note but something we appreciated, the money earned from weddings goes to conservation efforts, which were very much about. Especially in a world of a million golf course weddings. If you're getting married in Phoenix I cannot recommend the Desert Botanical Gardens enough.
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Bb Sent on 11/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A Wonderful, Beautiful Big Day

My beautiful bride and I got married at the Desert Botanical Garden in the Webster Center and had the best experience. The ambiance was gorgeous for our sunset ceremony and all of the preferred vendors did an amazing job. We couldn't have asked for a better supportive staff. The Garden did a great job accommodating us and is very reasonably priced. Highly recommended.
Brennan
Brennan J. Sent on 07/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A Stunning Venue for an Unforgettable Wedding

Our wedding and reception at the Webster Center space within the Desert Botanical Gardens was an absolute dream come true. With the majority of our guests traveling from out of state, choosing this venue for our Arizona wedding was a decision we will never regret. The transformation of the space on our wedding day exceeded all expectations and was even more beautiful than I had envisioned.

The Desert Botanical Gardens provided a picturesque backdrop that perfectly captured the essence of Arizona's natural beauty. It was truly the ideal setting to showcase the beauty of the desert and create lasting memories.

Also, the prickly pear margaritas were an instant hit among our guests!

Thank you, Desert Botanical Gardens, for making our wedding a truly unforgettable experience that exceeded our expectations in every way.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Elegant Spanish Guitar, Miguel de Maria Elegant Spanish Guitar, Miguel de Maria Wedding Musicians

The Garden is a gorgeous place with absolutely unique views and landscapes. No other place in the valley looks like the Botanical Garden!

Prep2wed Prep2wed Wedding Planners

Beautiful venue and lots of amazing spaces for whatever sort of vision and feel you'd prefer. Great support systems and one-of-a-kind beauty.

Push Play Entertainment Push Play Entertainment Wedding DJs

The Desert Botanical Garden is a wonderful place for any event. They have many different options within the garden to select from and they are all beautiful. We enjoy working with their team very time we visit.

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