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ASU Kerr is a historic wedding venue located in Scottsdale, Arizona. This historic wedding venue is a former home, and is made of enchanting and rustic adobe and wood. ASU Kerr serves the community as an event venue as well as a performing arts space. This venue welcomes you to take a step back in time and live in awe of the historic beauty and origin story of the environment that surrounds you.

Facilities and Capacity
ASU Kerr is a lovely historic setting to host an indoor and outdoor wedding celebration. Many couples choose to host their wedding ceremony on the main lawn right in front of the entrance to the building. The building itself serves as a timeless wooden backdrop for your special ceremony. Inside these facilities, you will find that the event space may look historic, but it has modern amenities and the capabilities to host special events with up to 200 guests. This photogenic event space features all the sound and lighting equipment needed for your big event. Additionally, ASU Kerr offers different lighting styles you can use to set the scene, a dance floor for your guests to enjoy, and high speed internet indoors. ASU Kerr also offers spaces beyond the traditional event spaces. This venue offers a get ready room for the wedding party to utilize before the event begins and throughout the celebration to freshen up. There is plenty of parking onsite for you, all your friends and your family.

History
ASU Kerr is a historic yet timeless adobe and wood home and venue. This space was originally constructed by the legendary violist and composer Louise Lincoln Kerr in 1948 (home) and 1959 (venue). ASU Kerr was constructed with the intention that it would be used as a productive and social space for musicians and creatives to utilize over the years. This space currently operates as a distinguished performing arts venue and event space.

Services Offered
ASU Kerr is happy to house special events such as weddings, parties and more. This team welcomes insured outside vendors, is pet friendly for most events (with advance notice and some limitations), and rentals include the pro sound and lighting technicians for a high-quality function! The venue will provide all the tables, chairs, A/V and alcohol and bar service needed for your big day.

  • Woman-owned
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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?

$4,400

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

$3,400

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?

$1,400

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

$1,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$24

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar

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

5

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Farm/Ranch
Historic Building

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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
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?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

June
July
August

Reviews of ASU Kerr

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Erik Sent on 04/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome venue and great environment

ASU Kerr Cultural Center was a great venue. The layout of the venue is so cool and made the wedding very intimate with all the guests. Not only that but the professional lights and sound system made the wedding that much cooler as they were able to create several different moods throughout the night. The staff was great and was very accommodating. Definitely recommend this place.
Marisa
Marisa Sent on 11/18/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommended!

The Kerr is the perfect venue to host a personal wedding. Our guest count was around 125 people, and it still felt small and intimate - exactly what we were looking for. My husband and I were very particular about personalizing our wedding, and finding a venue that allowed us to DIY almost everything, and bring in our own vendors was a must. The staff at the Kerr were extremely helpful throughout the entire process, and walked us through all the necessary stuff that ASU requires (permits to bring in our own alcohol, event insurance, etc.). Having them to help made it super easy, and it’s totally worth it to have a wedding at a beautiful, quaint historic venue.

Jarrod and the technical team were awesome to work with for lighting and sound. We didn’t wish to hire a DJ, but the tech staff was there the whole time- from setting up our concert-themed lighting, to timing the music for our the ceremony (They made my husband’s dramatic entrance to Black Sabbath’s Iron Man a reality!) to keeping an eye on our Spotify playlist for the dance floor. We sent them the music we wanted to use, and some classic silent movies via Youtube to play in the background during the reception. They handled all of it! (Unfortunately they couldn’t make our dream of having a fog machine a reality, but if it wasn’t a safety hazard, you bet they would have done what they could to make it happen.)

Jeannie, the Event Coordinator, was a huge help during the process as well, making sure we were prepared with anything the Kerr didn’t provide. The walk-through and rehearsal are super helpful. I didn’t have a planner, so her past experience with weddings and events meant she could jump in to keep things on track. She even got out her phone to record my husband’s entire entrance so that I could see it in full later! She is incredible.

There was even a card signed by the staff in a gift basket waiting for us in the bridal dressing room, filled with little things we might have forgotten- scissors, a small sewing kit, hairspray, etc. It was such a sweet detail that I won’t ever forget.

Some notes:
If you rent the 10 hours on the wedding day, add the 5 hours extra for set up - it’s totally worth it!
There isn’t a full-on dressing room for the guys, so most guys get ready offsite or rent a room at the nice hotels within walking distance.

If you’re looking for a historic venue with amazing staff at a great value, look no further. This place rocks.
Lisa
Lisa Sent on 03/16/2011
5 out of 5 rating
This venue was perfect! It is a very unique venue with an awesome location in Scottsdale. Not many people knew about this place, but thats why I liked it. It had an old charm and the staff was great in answering all of my questions. You can use your own vendors which really kept the price down as much as it could. The location is also affordable and includes table, set up, and a worker or two to assist. I am so glad I chose ASU Kerr to celebrate our special day.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Studio Gina Studio Gina Wedding Photographers

We had the privilege of photographing a couple of weddings here and it is absolutely wonderful. Stacey Bailey, Marketing and Special Events Coordinator, is also very pleasant to work with. We hope to photograph more weddings at ASU Kerr Cultural Center.

Hey Bartender! Bartending Services Hey Bartender! Bartending Services Bar Services & Beverages

Cool Venue!

Sip and Twirl Sip and Twirl Wedding Planners

Great venue with hardworking, experienced and supportive staff. We love working with Kerr Cultural Center.

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