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JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa is a hotel wedding venue located in Phoenix, Arizona. Offering a selection of indoor and outdoor venues, a team of catering and pastry chefs, and personalized service, they will take the stress out of wedding planning. Their team of certified wedding planners will assist you in creating the magical and unforgettable wedding you have always envisioned.

Facilities and Capacity

JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa offers seven customizable wedding areas suitable for everything from intimate ceremonies to grand receptions. The Isle of Capri can accommodate up to 200 people for a ceremony. The fairytale island can be accessed via two bridges, allowing for a grand entrance by the wedding party, and features distinctive columns, greenery, and a fountain. The Ballroom Lawn offers another ceremony location featuring picturesque views of the Sonoran Mountains. The lush green lawn with cement aisle is ideally located next to the Wildflower Terrace and Ballroom, where the reception may be held. The Wildflower Ballroom is an ideal location for an intimate celebration, great for parties of 50 to 175 guests. The lower ceilings create a cozy atmosphere, while the private Wildflower terrace provides a place for guests to enjoy the scenery and get some fresh air. In addition, the resort offers three grand ballrooms for a wedding of any size. For larger weddings, the lower grand ballrooms can benefit from access to the Sunset Lawn, which features romantic lighting and lounge-style furniture.

Services Offered

With JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa’s wedding package, you get a choice of outdoor ceremony space with a reserved location indoors for inclement weather. The ceremony will be set up with white garden chairs, an outdoor sound system with a microphone, and a gift and guest book table with linens. The package includes signage, butler-passed water, and two getting-ready rooms for the wedding party. The reception package includes a setup of tables and chairs, a choice of colors of linens and napkins, white china, flatware, glassware, candles, and a dance floor. The venue will provide a list of preferred vendors from which you can choose your photographer, entertainment, and more.

Catering

JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa’s in-house catering team can create custom venues for your event. Services available include butler-passed canapes and hors d’oeuvres, cheese, and antipasti stations, and a choice of three-course plated dinner or buffet options. Also, the hotel offers a selection of bar packages.

Accommodation

JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa has 950 guest rooms, so out-of-town guests will have no problems finding accommodation. The resort features a spa, a selection of swimming pools, a golf course, a tennis court, and ten restaurants to keep guests entertained.

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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?

$20,000

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

$20,000

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?

$5,000

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

$5,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$65

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

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

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

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

10

Describe your venue:

Hotel
Resort

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

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
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

February
March
April
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

July
August

Reviews of JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

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Lyndsay Sent on 03/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Reccommend!

When my fiancé and I were searching for places in Arizona to get married, we had one goal of finding a place that would be easy for the majority of our guests being from out of town.
When we reached out to the JW Marriott Desert Ridge we started working with Natalie, who was so great she was very responsive and easy to work with! When going through all of the different things that the JW provides for you when having your wedding with them we knew they would be the perfect fit. We were able to have all over our guests stay at the hotel, and the majority of the details such as food, the cake, having a coordinator, were all included in our package. And the hotel is absolutely beautiful, our guest still can’t stop taking about how great the hotel was.
Getting closer to the wedding, Liz was assigned to us to be our day-of coordinator. We can’t express in words how amazing she was and grateful we were to have her! She made our wedding day feel so easy and not stressful, which allowed us to fully embrace the day. She was so organized with every detail and went way over and beyond what she was expected to do!
The whole team at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge was so helpful and went over and beyond in making our day so perfect and special!
For any brides out there considering the Phoenix/Scottsdale area, we highly recommend the JW Marriot Desert Ridge, you definitely will not regret it!
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Shaylie Sent on 04/04/2017
5 out of 5 rating
My now husband and I use to joke when we were 15 that if we ever got married it would be at the jw Marriott. Ten years later our dream became a reality and we were married at this beautiful resort. We worked with the day of coordinator Lauren Ballard. We absolutely loved her. She was amazing and went above and beyond for us. She was very quick at getting back to us and made sure our questions were answered and she asked all the right questions as well. The food and everything the day of was phenomenal. I highly recommend the JW. It's beautiful.
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User2054644 Sent on 03/01/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The event planning staff were amazing to work with. All of our contacts really went above and beyond for us. Booking with them also included two changing room suites the night before and the honeymoon suite the night of the wedding... It was expensive but worth every penny!
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Adelina Sent on 10/09/2014
5 out of 5 rating
When this resort was first built, i would drive by it often and remember saying, I will have my wedding here one day. And i did! Best location for Ceremony & Reception. Love the place. Clean and the staff is amazing to work with. Our ceremony was outside-in august-Hot yes! But the ballroom lawn was a beautiful location for it. Our reception was in the Saguaro Ballroom. Loved the way everything looked. Turned out amazing and everyone working to make our lunch(cooks, servers) made everything better. they were all nice and helpful!
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Ashley Sent on 06/27/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Kelley Rence is the wedding coordinator at this resort. She was amazing. I loved working with her. The staff were very friendly and helpful to all our guest as well as us.

I gave the resort a picture of the cake I wanted and they matched it perfectly. Not only did it look amazing, it was delicious.

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Bianca Sent on 06/16/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Very professional, great people to work with.
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Alicia Sent on 04/24/2012
5 out of 5 rating
THe JW Marriott is the only place to get married! They made my wedding day an absolute dream!
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Abby Sent on 02/03/2010
4.8 out of 5 rating
They were wonderful to work with and very professional!!
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Lauren Sent on 04/08/2012
4.7 out of 5 rating
We were very pleased with everything at the JW Marriott at Desert Ridge. They really made sure to meet all of our requests to make sure we were happy. Tristen Gabel (who we worked with) was excellent during the whole process. We were very happy with everything. And we were very surprise everything went perfectly as planned the night of our wedding!!
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User2109372 Sent on 04/20/2015
3.2 out of 5 rating
The day of the wedding went very well. On the day of the wedding and the day of the rehearsal they were very detailed and made sure everything was taken care of. We had switched the side dish of one of the meals several months before the wedding. The side dish that was served was not what we had during the tasting. It was a different version of what we wanted which was disappointing The hotel is not very flexible,
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Awards

10

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Bird of Paradise Weddings Bird of Paradise Weddings Wedding Officiants

Love, Love this absolutely stunning venue for your wedding or event! They will make your dreams a reality for sure! Wonderful & delightful staff have your best interest at heart! Highly recommend! Most Sincerely~ Montana Meadows Officiant/ Bird of Paradise Weddings

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JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa frequently asked questions

JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa for wedding events is known for:
  • Hotel
  • Resort
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.7 in value.
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