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Bria Oliva
Bria Oliva
Catering Sales Manager

27 years in business

We speak English

Small team (2-10 members)

Scottsdale's Hidden Gem for Intimate Weddings - At Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch, every wedding is more than an event—it’s a love story we’re honored to tell. Imagine exchanging vows in a courtyard surrounded by swaying palms and glowing desert skies, then celebrating poolside or in our intimate spaces with the people who matter most. From your first planning call to your last dance, our team is by your side, treating your day as if it were our own. Here, your wedding isn’t just beautiful—it’s personal, heartfelt, and unforgettable.

Facilities and Capacity

Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch offers a boutique, resort-style setting designed for intimate and elegant weddings. Exchange vows in our lush courtyard surrounded by palm trees and the glow of the Arizona sunset, or celebrate in our flexible indoor event spaces. Our versatile venues can host ceremonies and receptions for up to 150 guests, while our all-suite accommodations provide the perfect retreat for family and friends to stay close to the celebration. With beautiful courtyards, a sparkling pool, and cozy gathering spaces, our hotel blends romance, convenience, and Scottsdale charm in one unforgettable destination.

Services Offered

At Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch, we’re here to make your wedding day seamless and unforgettable. From the first tour to the final toast, our dedicated team will guide you every step of the way. We offer a range of services designed to simplify planning and elevate your celebration, including:

• All-inclusive wedding packages with customizable catering and bar options
• Event planning support from a dedicated on-site coordinator
• Ceremony and reception setup and teardown handled by our staff
• Included set-up for all tables, chairs, linens, glassware, and flatware
• Bridal suite and groom’s space for getting ready on the big day
• On-site accommodations in spacious, all-suite guestrooms for your wedding party and guests
• Preferred vendor recommendations for décor, florals, music, and photography
• Special room block rates for overnight guests
• One-wedding-at-a-time promise, so your day is fully yours

Whether you’re planning an intimate courtyard ceremony, a vibrant reception, or a full weekend wedding experience, our team will bring your vision to life with warmth, care, and attention to detail.

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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?

$1,500

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

$500

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?

$500

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
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
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?

$17

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

Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine
Premium Liquor
Specialty Beer

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:

Ballroom
Garden
Hotel

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?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
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

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

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?

January
February
March
April
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
December

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Reviews of Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch

Weddingwire
4.9/5 13 reviews
Google
4.5/5 961 reviews
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Blake Sent on 11/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent service and space for room block

We checked out many hotels/resorts in Scottsdale when trying to pick where to get a room block. Sonesta met everything that we were looking for and more that we didn't anticipate: excellent pool, spacious rooms with kitchen so our guests could have the flexibility to cook (3+ day visits), location, very flexible in terms of event planning. We additionally had a welcome drinks event the night before our wedding, and after our brunch wedding, many in the group came back to the pool to keep the celebration going. Both of these events went great here. All staff were great, particularly our coordinator Trinna. Trinna went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and have a worry-free experience. She had a nice welcome spread in our room upon arrival and was able to get early checkin available not only for us, but for the both sets of parents, and checked in to make sure things were going well. They have a solid complimentary breakfast and wine/beer happy hour each day, which our guests really appreciated. Lastly, this was the only venue that was willing to do a courtesy rate for our group as opposed to requiring a room count guarantee, which was a huge bonus. Overall, we would absolutely recommend this venue for your wedding weekend.
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Kelly Sent on 11/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Happy Bride

Sonesta was wonderful! From start to finish. Trinna their catering manager was so helpful and made the wedding day go perfectly. The venue itself is so pretty and nice, the food was amazing, all the staff friendly and helpful. We got amazing photos at the hotel. Great location
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Elizabeth Sent on 02/10/2015
5 out of 5 rating
This is the ultimate wedding venue!! What a pleasure to work with the staff from beginning to end. They presented a wedding package & we were able to alter to reflect our tastes. The menu & food was outstanding. Event staff courteous. Hotel accommodations were elegant & rooms very spacious. All of our out of town guests were very pleased.
Gainey Suites Hotel is truly a hidden treasure!!
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User1830493 Sent on 09/25/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I can't imagine holding my wedding anywhere else. Kara, my wedding coordinator, was beyond amazing. From the moment I met her she made me and my (then) fiancée feel so comfortable. She was always available to answer my questions, no matter how silly and small. Kara kept me informed of what was going on the day of, and really put me at ease, which made it easier for me to relax and enjoy my wedding day. Whatever we wanted in our ceremony and reception she made happen.

When the day came the staff took suck wonderful care of everyone. There wasn't anything we needed. The front desk staff was always so helpful and friendly. Everything was set up exactly the way we wanted it to be. They had everything boxed up and ready to go for us on Sunday, and made it so easy for us to just get going. Everyone was simply amazing!


We opted for the buffet, and never regretted it. The food was fresh and tender. Each mouthful was delicious. The food at our wedding was even better then the food we tasted at our tasting. Everything was so worth it. Most of our guests (and my husband) went back for seconds and thirds!

The vendors that were available in the vendor package were incredible to work with. It was great working with people who enjoy working together and already knew the property as well as how to set everything up. They were all individual contractors, but worked enough together that they planned everything together. It really took the pressure off and gave me and my husband that extra sense of security.

***Price included vendors****
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Lauren Sent on 06/16/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We received so many compliments for our wedding here!! It was the perfect place for our guests to stay for our wedding weekend and it was so easy that everything in the weekend was in the same place they were staying. Kara is the event planner and did such a wonderful job, everything I wanted turned out perfectly! It's a beautiful place for a wedding, easy to work with, nice and intimate, great rooms and tons of amenities come along with it!
K
Katie Sent on 07/01/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding was perfect! Kara made the planning process so easy. When it came to the big day, we knew we had nothing to worry about!
Nick
Nick Sent on 05/10/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Gainey Suites was the first venue we looked at and they basically became the metric by which we measured all other venues. We had a small wedding -- less than 50 people. Most venues were way too big for our wedding and many of the venues we toured basically lost all interest in us the second the words "small" and "50 guests" left our mouths. Gainey had a room that was the perfect size for our small group and they didn't lose interest in us simply because we weren't going to have a huge group.

We had both the ceremony and reception there. For under $10,000 we got all the chairs we needed for the ceremony, a wrought iron archway with flower decorations, a portable sound system, the photographer, the wedding cake, a 4-hour open bar, the full catered meal, table linens, etc. And considering one of the venues we looked at was going to charge $0.85 per dish, flatware, glasses, etc., Gainey offered the best bang for your buck.

While Gainey was certainly the best value we found, the level of service that Kara, the catering coordinator, provided was amazing. She was so helpful and friendly and just talking with her on our initial meeting put us so at ease we couldn't imagine going anywhere else. And that level of helpfulness and service was present throughout the entire process. For example, I don't drink beer or wine very much and when I asked if there was anyway should get a hard cider for me at the open bar, she said it was no problem as long as they could order it from their supplier. What's more, my husband and I knew literally nothing about how to plan a wedding. She helped guide us through things we had never thought about (like how to fold the napkins) and offered suggestions whenever we were at a loss.

In short, our wedding was everything we had hoped it would be and a lot of that is owed to Gainey Suites and the amazing staff they have.
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Whitney Sent on 04/03/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Kara took my vision, as jumbled as it was, in my head and turned both my wedding and reception into something that even in my wildest dreams I couldn't have imagined. She has a fabulous personality and always a smile on her face. Whenever I had a "moment" and there were quite a lot of those she was there on the other end of the phone to put me at ease. Even on my wedding day, when we ran into a bridesmaid dress snafu, she calmly helped work out a solution to the problem.
In no way will there ever be enough words to thank her, and the Gainey Suites Hotel for a wonderful wedding day for my husband and I. I can say, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that she is now a friend for life.
J
Jennifer Sent on 04/03/2012
5 out of 5 rating
This was the best possible experience. Kara was amazing. I would recommend it to everyone. The vendor package made my life so easy. Everyone was awesome.
C
Cara Sent on 11/19/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Gainey Suites is gorgeous and a beautiful place to have your wedding. Kara and her team are the best, and I am so happy I chose them as my venue. She remembered every detail we talked about and made my dream wedding come true. Their prices are affordable and the value is excellent. Thank you for making Quin and I's wedding a dream!

-Cara and Quin Rosenstein
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Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch frequently asked questions

Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch 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
Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch includes:
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Premium Liquor
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Garden
  • Hotel
Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in average response time, 5 in flexibility, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in quality of service and 4.9 in value.
Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch currently offers 2 offer promotions and 1 discount promotion for wedding services.
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