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La Mariposa Resort - Weddings & Special Events

Up to 1,000 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms

Why couples loved this venue

  • Quality catering
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
Craig
Brandi
Meira
Reyna
Misty

Recommended by 96% of couples

About this venue

La Mariposa Resort - Weddings & Special Events is a stunningnly beautiful classic wedding venue located in Tucson, Arizona. It provides wedding and special events throughout the local area, including Phoenix, Nogales, and Willcox. Known as Tucson’s Oasis in the Desert, the venue offers stunning mountain views and is surrounded by a garden and landscaped ponds at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountain, making it an ideal backdrop for wedding photos.

Facility and Capacity
La Mariposa Resort - Weddings & Special Events in beautiful Tucson can accommodate up to 1000 guests in its banquet hall. The hall has floor-to-ceiling windows and an huge amazing skylight in the middle of the ballroom dance floor which allow guests to enjoy the beautiful outdoor garden area from inside. Outdoor ceremonies can be held in the garden, with its manicured lawn, fountains, and a pond near the lighted gazebo. The venue also has dressing rooms.

Services Offered
La Mariposa Resort - Tucson's premier weddings & special events venue is a large facility providing stunningly beautiful indoor and outdoor seating options for your event. Our full bar options include indoor and/or outdoor locations, an amazing head chef and kitchen staff provide multiple menu options. We provide event planning services for ceremonies and receptions.

Cuisine
The venue provides on-site catering services including French service, buffet, hors d’oeuvres, dessert, cocktail reception, and more. It also offers a variety of cuisine styles, including American, European, and Mediterranean. The venue accommodates special dietary needs, including gluten-free, lactose-free, nut-free, kosher, no pork, vegan, vegetarian, and organic.

Features

Veteran-owned

Woman-owned

Medium team (11-20 members)

Experience

  • 32 years in business

  • We speak Spanish

Links

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Weddings at this venue

Reyna & Noah's wedding
Reyna & Noah
50 photos
Catherine & Robert's wedding
Catherine & Robert
29 photos

FAQ

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?

$2,000

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

$2,500

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

Yes

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

$500

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Transportation

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

7

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden
Resort

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
June
July
August
December

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La Mariposa is a stunning, fairytale-like venue with beautiful grounds and delicious food. The staff and vendors are professional, attentive, and highly flexible, handling coordination, music, and details to keep couples stress-free. Multiple reviewers strongly recommend it for weddings and large events.

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La Mariposa is a stunning, fairytale-like venue with beautiful grounds and delicious food. The staff and vendors are professional, attentive, and highly flexible, handling coordination, music, and details to keep couples stress-free. Multiple reviewers strongly recommend it for weddings and large events.

Weddingwire
4.8/5 141 reviews
Google
4.7/5 172 reviews
Craig
Craig Sent on 06/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

I highly recommend La mariposa!!

As a wedding photographer, I cant sing La Mariposa's praises enough! Incredible staff, beautiful venue, and amazing experience for couples, guests, and vendors! I highly recommend La mariposa!!
C
Connor Sent on 03/29/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend, Beautiful Venue & Great Staff

We had an amazing wedding here. The venue is beautiful and the food is delicious. Amanda did an excellent job coordinating the event, and John was a fantastic DJ who kept the night moving and made sure we had everything we needed. Everyone was professional, flexible, accommodating, and exceeded our needs and expectations. We couldn’t be happier with how our big day turned out!
Brandi
Brandi Sent on 04/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Ceremony was great!

La Mariposa did great for my wedding ceremony and I wanna thank Amanda for helping us out organize our special day. The food was amazing and the desserts were on point. Jorge did a great job on decorating inside with the colors we want and it was just perfect. Last minute, we decided on using John the DJ and let me tell you, he knows music and knows how to get the dancefloor going. If I had another event, I'd use him again! Thanks to all of them for making my day so special!
Meira
Meira Sent on 03/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

I couldn’t recommend a better venue

La Mariposa was the most absolutely stunning and professional place to hold our wedding. Amanda and Johnny were extremely professional amongst the entire process, answered all of our questions, and worked hard to ensure that we had the most amazing day. We were so lucky to have our wedding here and had so many compliments from our guests. Thank you to everyone involved in helping our dreams come true!
A
Amy E. Sent on 06/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

5 stars is an understatement

We had an amazing evening. Great food? Great music? Great drinks? All checked. Everything was perfect! Any big events I have will now be at La Mariposa. The reason is due to the staff. You cannot find these beautiful souls anywhere else. It is these people, who truly made the night unforgettable.

Johnny: The DJ who does it ALL. He helped with every detail of the planning, decision making, and brainstorming. Thanks to him, the night flowed smoothly and I didn't have to worry about a thing. His ideas were brilliant (he even made my decorating better!) and I'm still getting calls from guests just praising him. He had 90 year-olds on the dance floor and made several personal touches, too numerous to list. He has the biggest heart wrapped up in the most professional demeanor I've ever seen.

Amanda: Our lovely coordinator who also makes the best martini in town. Not only did she work the bar expertly, she gave me the best menu recommendations, kept constant communication during the planning, charmed all our guests, and put out every fire. She is on it.

These people are pros....with hearts. I've had MANY large events at several places in town, but have never left with the desire to adopt the staff. They truly deserve all the credit for our memorable night. You can't go wrong when the staff cares just as much about your event as you do. These dynamic folks will do everything to make your event perfect. Johnny and Amanda, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Reyna
Reyna Sent on 06/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely beautiful venue

Our wedding at La Mariposa was a dream come true! The venue is absolutely stunning. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the venue's beauty, and we're incredibly grateful for the unforgettable memories made there. John and Amanda were also wonderful to work with and made the day of stress-free for me (the bride!), which is a huge deal.
Misty
Misty Sent on 04/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Josiah and Jenna Harper

My daughter wedding was perfect! They truely help you with the whole process in making it special! Please use the vendors they recommend. Everyone was great to work with! This was a dream wedding for the kids, even with it being very Windy outside.
D
Devon Sent on 03/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Magical Romantic Venue

Right after viewing the venue we were sold by the 100+ year old mesquite trees. It feels like a totally different world straight from a fairytale. John and Steve were incredibly flexible and professional, you can tell they have ran 1000’s of weddings in the past. La Mariposa was the perfect location!
M
Michael Sent on 05/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding

La Mariposa was our daughter’s only choice for her wedding venue and when we saw it we immediately understood why. It is spectacularly beautiful.
Steve and Francesca, received us with warm hospitality and offered thoughtful guidance as we moved through the wedding planning process. They were patient and made excellent suggestions, which contributed to an absolutely perfect wedding day. For that, I and my family will always be grateful.
Great food, great DJ and music, Great fun!
Also, it was a destination wedding and Steve got us very good reduced room rates for our out of town guests at the nearby Hilton East in Tucson; a very nice hotel.
Ashton
Ashton Sent on 03/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience

My husband and I got married 12/10/22 and La Mariposa made it a day to remember. Steve and Francesca are very knowledgable and helped us through the entire process making our special day stress free and memorable. We have received compliments from guests on the amazing food, bar service and DJ, John, who all helped make the event fun not only for my husband and I but for our guests as well. La Mariposa also has recommendations for decorations and bakers who are not all on WeddingWire. Endless Decor and Nadine's Bakery did a phenomenal job and I could not be happier. Everything is what we envisioned. If you are looking for a beautiful, affordable and stress free venue, La Mariposa is the venue for you!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner
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Mayfield Florist Mayfield Florist Wedding Florists

Wonderful Venue for your wedding day! They have amazing decorators and wedding pros onsite. We have done many weddings there over the years and they are a delight to work with. Not to mention it is one of the most beautiful venues in town!!

Michelle Burley Photography Michelle Burley Photography Wedding Photographers

Gorgeous venue!

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La Mariposa Resort - Weddings & Special Events frequently asked questions

La Mariposa Resort - Weddings & Special Events includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
  • Transportation
La Mariposa Resort - Weddings & Special Events includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The space offered by La Mariposa Resort - Weddings & Special Events for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Resort
La Mariposa Resort - Weddings & Special Events offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
La Mariposa Resort - Weddings & Special Events offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Rehearsal Dinner
La Mariposa Resort - Weddings & Special Events offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
La Mariposa Resort - Weddings & Special Events offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
La Mariposa Resort - Weddings & Special Events 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 flexibility, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
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