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Tucked between the iconic Camelback and Mummy Mountains, a wedding at El Chorro isn’t just an occasion—it’s a story written in the hearts of those who share it. With timeless grounds and historic venues, complemented by locally sourced, seasonal flavors, every detail honors the valley’s heritage while celebrating life’s most cherished moments. Here, your wedding will become a benchmark for magic—an unforgettable celebration that redefines what a wedding should feel like.

The Casa Paloma Pavilion

The pavilion is one of El Chorro’s most distinctive venues, opening onto a series of exterior patios, fireplaces and gardens all framed by Camelback and Mummy Mountains. With a full stage and dance floor, the pavilion can accommodate up to 300 guests.

The Classroom Bar

One of El Chorro’s oldest spaces, the original bar setting was carefully restored to reflect its roots while accommodating modern needs. Originally built in 1934, the private venue features an iconic copper-top fireplace and includes the lounge, patio and bocce lawn. Up to 150 guests can enjoy the authentic Arizona indoor-outdoor setting of the Classroom Bar.

Event Lawns

At 6,500 square-feet, the Casa Pavillion Wedding Lawn is the largest of the three lawns, accommodating up to 300 guests. Its lush, manicured landscape is accompanied by a full stage area, making it ideal for larger gatherings.

The Classroom Event Lawn, an extension of the Classroom Bar, can be accessed through the bar or a private, exterior gateway. Event-goers will take pleasure in the charming fire pits and fireplace conversation areas, all in the shadow of Mummy Mountain.

Adjacent to the famed El Chorro Patio, the South Lawn can accommodate between 30 to 120 guests, a flexible setting perfect for more intimate gatherings.

Historic Charm

The Gallery and Landmark Rooms open to the famed South Patio and feature expanisve desert views. Both part of El Chorro’s original historic structure, each offers an open floor plan that can be combined to accommodate upe to 120 guests. Equally as versatile, the Hampton Suite can be arranged in a casual living/dining setup for 8 – 20 guests or expanded to accommodate up to 40 guests.

Complementing El Chorro’s beautiful venues and expertise in event planning is its acclaimed cuisine. The wedding specialists and culinary team at El Chorro assist couples in creating menus as unique as the special occasion itself whether is a formal dinner or a casual buffet.

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Frequently asked questions

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

No

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?

$3,000

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

$3,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$30

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

House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

8

Describe your venue:

Garden
Historic Building
Restaurant

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
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Reviews of El Chorro

Emma
Emma Sent on 04/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue!

We had our destination wedding on 3/31/23 in the classroom bar and bocce lawn space. The photos do not do it justice!! It is a gorgeous space and was the perfect size for our wedding with 75 guests. The food was amazing. The guests loved the bartenders- they were so friendly!! They made everything very easy. We could not have found a better venue! Highly recommend for all brides!!
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Hayley Sent on 06/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Dream come true!!

El Chorro was a dream come true. The Classroom Bar/Bocce Lawn and Herb Garden space was the exact vision we had for our wedding, and El Chorro did not disappoint. The space is intimate and lush without feeling cramped or claustrophobic. The layout of the space flowed so naturally as our night progressed!! Not only is the space stunning, but the service was impeccable from start to finish. Lindsey was extremely easy to communicate with and she made us feel comfortable asking any and all questions. Their bartenders were fun and interacted with our guests and the dinner service was phenomenally executed. We cannot recommend El Chorro as a wedding venue more!!! They were so fantastic. We have received so many compliments about the venue and our wedding from all of our guests. Everyone wishes we could relive the day again!!! Thank you El Chorro for making our dream day come true!!!
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Emily Sent on 05/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST Venue in Arizona

El Chorro was an absolute dream for our wedding in May 2022! It is hard to top the beautiful space, combining both lush scenery and desert with Camelback Mountain as a backdrop. There are so many amazing ways to make the space look and feel like your own, despite the 1000s of weddings held there. They do a great job of recommending top vendors from the valley, I think I used only their recs to be honest, so they know the space extremely well. Lindsey and the staff are super amazing and accommodating! The food, extremely similar to the restaurant, was great! I had so many compliments on the apps! We weren’t going to put the Mac and Cheese Balls in since it seemed more casual, but our planner insisted. Highly recommend! I cannot wait to go back for our anniversary for year and years to come!

PS The photos aren't even my professional ones. Too excited to wait! Just from my friends so the venue really is that beautiful in person!
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Elyse Sent on 09/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Venue and Amazing Coordinator!

El Chorro is not only the most beautiful venue in the Valley, their coordinator, Lindsey, is incredible! She helped make our wedding day perfect. I am still at a loss for words. The entire weekend was perfect from rehearsal the day before to the end of the wedding. My friends and family are still raving about how beautiful and flawless everything was! Lindsey was so patient every step of the way. She helped us find our original date, plan and re-plan multiple times due to COVID, and worked closely with my amazing vendors to find a date that worked for everyone the following spring. She listened to tears during the uncertain times, provided details and contracts, answered every call, text and email, fulfilled many requests from our family and made us feel like our wedding was the most important day. She had so much on her plate and did it all with such grace. She was the calm during the storm, and we are so thankful! The time she took to review every line item and discuss every option to help us stay in our budget was appreciated more than we can express. Lindsey is such a kind person. She helped me put together the most amazing vendor team who she knew would make our wedding day perfect. El Chorro’s catering/F&B team was phenomenal. They were engaging with the guests and accommodated all dietary restrictions. The food was delicious, the drinks were constant, and the staff was so nice! Our guests loved the view and ambiance. El Chorro certainly provides the best desert venue experience at sunset with the spring flowers, gorgeous Arizona sunset and Camelback Mountain back drop. Book this venue! You will not regret it.
THANK YOU, Lindsey! Forever grateful 😊
Kirsten
Kirsten Sent on 03/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Our dream wedding venue!

I'd dreamed about getting married at El Chorro growing up in Phoenix, and our intimate Sunday brunch wedding exceeded ALL expectations! We could not have asked for a more beautiful venue, a better group of vendors, or a more professional and efficient catering/F&B staff. This venue is truly worth every penny. We heard from every single guest at least once about how stunning the venue was, how amazing the food and drinks were (HIGHLY recommend their brunch menu!), and what a great time they had. Thank you, El Chorro!
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 02/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Desert Venue, Amazing Food, The Best Staff

I cannot say enough good things about El Chorro. The venue is absolutely gorgeous. When we first got engaged I knew that I wanted a very desert feel wedding as my family lives in Toronto and my husband's lives in NJ. I looked at SO many venues and when we arrived at El Chorro I instantly knew it was the venue for us. It is absolutely gorgeous. As far as staff, Lindsey is amazing. I leaned on her so much during the wedding process as we had to make MANY changes to the wedding due to covid. The week of the wedding the forecast said it was going to rain and we had to pretty much replan the wedding and Lindsey was just the easiest person to work with. We got so many compliments on the food as well, our guests said it was the best wedding dinner they had ever had and I couldn't agree more. Book this venue, you will not regret it!
Kate
Kate Sent on 05/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning Views & Kind People

El Chorro is exactly what I wanted for our day. The biggest draw to me was the stunning outdoor ceremony with a mountain backdrop. As a bride in heels I appreciated that the lawn is AstroTurf so it’s bunch easier to walk on than muddy grass.

The food is AMAZING!! Good luck just picking two items off the menu. They also did an amazing job catering to our specific desires.

For example, we had a dry wedding; instead of just not serving drinks at all, Lindsey and the rest of the El Chorro team worked with us on a mocktails menu!

We used Casa Paloma for the reception and it was stunning, as well. I love the exposed beams. We chose to use drapes which softened the dealing a bit, but it’s stunning with or without them.

Lindsey is amazing to work with and will give you great recommendations. If you’re going with El Chorro I 10/10 would recommend you try to land Revel Wedding Co. as your planning team (see my bio for their page). They contract with El Chorro and are amazing, as well.

Happy wedding season! If you end up nicking El Chorro you won’t regret it!
Heather
Heather Sent on 05/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning Venue + Impeccible Service

El Chorro is a dream venue between two mountains, lush greenery, fire places, delicious food and incredibly caring staff. We did a non traditional wedding and Lindsey helped us create something incredibly special. Lindsey was incredible to work with, efficient and genuinely cared about making this a memorable experience for us.
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Tess Sent on 01/18/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible venue and staff!

We had a destination wedding and got married at El Chorro! It was not only the most incredible views and venue but it was the most perfect day! Between the staff and the vendors we had the smoothest wedding planning as well as wedding day! We can’t thank El Chorro enough for putting together the most perfect day for us! Our photographer Megan Noll caught the beauty of this day perfectly as well!
Niels
Niels Sent on 01/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

A Bride's DREAM Venue.

El Chorro was my immediate choice the second I walked through the entrance. The greenery and THAT backdrop are the most romantic of all venues I toured. The team at El Chorro and the food sealed it for us. I am so grateful Revel Wedding Co. worked so well alongside El Chorro. My wedding was an absolute dream and some. I cannot express how stunning this site it.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Katrina Wallace Photographers Katrina Wallace Photographers Wedding Photographers

We had the pleasure of photographing our first wedding at El Chorro this past spring and we were so impressed with the staff and the grounds. There are beautiful nooks perfect for photos around every corner and fantastic mountainous backdrops for the ceremony and reception. Our clients absolutely loved having their reception there and we can't wait to shoot another wedding day there capturing all the love and moments of our clients day, paired perfectly with the fabulous backdrop of El Chorro.

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El Chorro frequently asked questions

El Chorro includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
El Chorro includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at El Chorro includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by El Chorro for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Restaurant
El Chorro offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
El Chorro offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
El Chorro offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
El Chorro offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
El Chorro is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.8 in value and 4.7 in flexibility.
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