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Giovanna Gonzalez
Giovanna Gonzalez
Sales Manager

Woman-owned

157 years in business

We speak English and Spanish

Small team (2-10 members)

Discover Your Dream Desert Wedding at Tanque Verde Guest Ranch

Nestled in the heart of Tucson, Arizona, Tanque Verde Guest Ranch is not just a wedding venue; it's a gateway to a captivating desert paradise where your wedding dreams come to life. Here, against the backdrop of the magnificent Rincon and Santa Catalina Mountains, you and your guests will find a haven of rustic charm and timeless beauty.

An Unforgettable Venue

Spread across 640 acres of breathtaking desert landscape, Tanque Verde Guest Ranch offers a unique blend of natural splendor and modern amenities. Your journey here promises multiple indoor and outdoor settings for both your ceremony and reception, ensuring that every aspect of your special day is embraced by the enchantment of the Southwest.

The Barn: A Rustic Haven

Elevating our offerings is The Barn, a recent addition that blends rustic allure with contemporary elegance. Nestled amidst the base of the Rincon Mountains and the rolling foothills of the Saguaro State Park, The Barn offers captivating views and sunsets. With room for up to 300 guests, this venue boasts an exterior event lawn, a rustic bar, a sprawling dining room with panoramic sliding doors, and more. Whether indoors or on the exterior lawn, your experience will be nothing short of unforgettable.

The Ranch: Where Rustic Elegance Flourishes

  • Cactus View Lawn: An expansive wood deck, lush lawn, and the romantic glow of mesquite trees adorned with lights set the stage for your ceremony or reception.
  • Saguaro Room: A harmonious blend of rustic and refinement, with a natural stone fireplace, Southwest chandeliers, and an adjoining flagstone-lined patio.

Captivating Outdoor Venues

Let the stunning desert surroundings frame your celebration:

  • Rincon Terrace: A serene outdoor space perfect for your cocktail hour, boasting views of the Saguaro Forest and Rincon Mountain Range.
  • Desert View Terrace: Dance the night away beside a tranquil rock waterfall on the expansive Desert View Terrace, perched above the Cactus View Lawn and offering a spectacular view of the surrounding mountains.

Crafting Your Vision

At Tanque Verde Guest Ranch, we're committed to bringing your unique wedding vision to life. With a full-service approach, our experienced event staff will be with you every step of the way – from planning to execution. Our services span event planning, menu selection, entertainment, accommodations, and more. Tables, chairs, setup, and cleanup are all included, allowing you to focus on creating lasting memories.

Capturing Moments, Creating Memories

Beyond your wedding, our property offers multiple scenic sites for unforgettable photos, including Mesquite Arch, Old Homestead, and Lake Corchran. Our dedication extends to hosting rehearsal dinners and other events, from intimate elopements to vibrant engagement parties.

Embark on your wedding journey with Tanque Verde Guest Ranch, where each moment becomes a memory, and every memory tells a story.

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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?

$4,500

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

$3,500

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?

$4,500

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

$3,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$9.50

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
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Wine

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

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

10

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Historic Building
Inn/B&B
Resort

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 Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

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)
Cash Bar
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?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

July
August

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Reviews of Tanque Verde Ranch

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Tanque Verde Ranch is highly praised by wedding reviewers for offering a seamless and stress-free planning process with professional and exceptional staff, including coordinators Giovanna, Megan, and Hanna, and banquet managers like Greg. Guests appreciated the stunning desert backdrop and unique rustic aesthetic of the venue, top-notch service, phenomenal food, and beautiful scenery for ceremonies, cocktail receptions, and photo ops. Additionally, the inclusive wedding packages, delicious catering options, and relationship with top vendors were commended, making TVR a top choice for couples seeking a dreamy and memorable wedding experience.

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Tanque Verde Ranch is highly praised by wedding reviewers for offering a seamless and stress-free planning process with professional and exceptional staff, including coordinators Giovanna, Megan, and Hanna, and banquet managers like Greg. Guests appreciated the stunning desert backdrop and unique rustic aesthetic of the venue, top-notch service, phenomenal food, and beautiful scenery for ceremonies, cocktail receptions, and photo ops. Additionally, the inclusive wedding packages, delicious catering options, and relationship with top vendors were commended, making TVR a top choice for couples seeking a dreamy and memorable wedding experience.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 142 reviews
Google
4.7/5 1282 reviews
Emily
Emily Sent on 05/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Setting

The TVR was the perfect setting for our microwedding. We came all the way from Canada to have our wedding here! Giovanna made sure everything was arranged just how we wanted it, and the day of was seamless. The staff were so friendly and made sure all our guests were so well taken care of. Our driver, Michael, took us up to the Old Homestead for our sunset photos, he was an absolute angel and made our evening. We also stayed the night there after our wedding and the room was so cute and romantic with a fireplace, chocolate covered strawberries, and sparking wine! This place is certainly something special!
A
Audrey Sent on 03/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful, Desert Venue

I could not be happier with my wedding experience, and I am thankful for Sarah and the Tanque Verde Ranch team for helping it be that way. Sarah's accountability and organization made my wedding planning and execution exactly what I wanted it to be while minimizing any stress, She makes the planning another fun event in the wedding process and makes me as a bride just enjoy the ride.
The venue itself was surreal in its beauty. We had multiple people tell us the backdrop of cactus view (where we had the ceremony) almost looked fake it was so beautiful. We were able to incorporate the incredible Tucson desert on our day and had the most lovely photos. The ceremony and reception felt intimate, though not at all cramped, as we have experienced in other wedding venues, The food was fantastic and the prickly pear margaritas were definitely my favorite. All in all, I could not be more happy with this fantastic venue.
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Brenna Sent on 01/24/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Get married here! It is the perfect desert backdrop. Stunning views! The team there is nothing but professional and is great at executing events. I got married in the middle of the desert with the mountains at sunset. Could not have asked for more!
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Awards

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Team

Chloe Harper
Chloe Harper
Sales Manager
Sarah Detmer
Sarah Detmer
Sales Manager
Giovanna Gonzalez
Giovanna Gonzalez
Sales Manager

Professional Network & Endorsements

Erik Hinote Photography Erik Hinote Photography Wedding Photographers

Tanque Verde Guest Ranch is a beautiful property with great people and food! It's a great location for photography! I always here good things about Tanque Verde Guest Ranch from the brides that I photograph there. Erik Hinote Photography

RIJ DJ Entertainment RIJ DJ Entertainment Wedding DJs

I have worked many weddings here and love every single one of them!! Working with Mary Ellen and Elise has been great!!! They are very organized and hard working to make that specific day special!

Mayfield Florist Mayfield Florist Wedding Florists

Beautiful Ranch setting on the far east side of Tucson. For that old west, Desert sunset wedding you can not do any better than the Tanque Verde Guest Ranch!

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Tanque Verde Ranch frequently asked questions

Tanque Verde Ranch includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Tanque Verde Ranch includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Tanque Verde Ranch includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Tanque Verde Ranch for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Historic Building
  • Inn/B&B
  • Resort
Tanque Verde Ranch offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Tanque Verde Ranch offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Tanque Verde Ranch offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Tanque Verde Ranch offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Tables
Tanque Verde Ranch is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
Tanque Verde Ranch currently offers 1 discount promotion for wedding services.
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