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The Rubi House
The Rubi House
Outdoor ceremony
Outdoor ceremony
Fireplace
Fireplace
Inside ceremony option
Inside ceremony option
Cocktail area
Cocktail area
Patio lighting
Patio lighting
Bride with cocktails
Bride with cocktails
Dining area
Dining area
Getting ready
Getting ready
Bridal room
Bridal room
Bridal suite
Bridal suite
Stunning
Stunning
Florals
Florals
Entry
Entry
Area photos
Area photos
Front view
Front view
Dinner party
Dinner party
Inside seating
Inside seating
Bride relaxing in chair
Bride relaxing in chair
Lounge area
Lounge area
Endless options
Endless options
Floorpan
Floorpan

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About

The Rubi House is a wedding and event venue in Tucson, Arizona. It's a family owned business located in the heart of the historic downtown Tucson. The two-story Italianate Victorian revival-style manor was built in 1903 and combines an intimate venue space with lodging for friends and family. It's a stylish, sophisticated venue with a modern minimalist approach.

Facilities and Capacity

The Rubi House can accommodate 125 guests for events. The indoor space is flexible and extends out to the fenced courtyard and multi-functional coach house. The setup allows for various layout and flow options. It features a full kitchen for guests and caterers. The venue offers a bridal suite with ceiling high mirrors, natural light, and a view of the downtown skyline. It also has a gentlemen's lounge that features a fireplace and comfortable furniture, located downstairs, separate from the upstairs bridal suite. The Rubi House can also provide lodging for 16 guests. Additional guests can use the AC Marriott Hotel, just one block away.

Services Offered

This venue can host a range of wedding-related events, including engagement parties, showers, elopements, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions. The Rubi House does not require the use of preferred vendors, but it can provide recommendations for your special day. The helpful staff strives to ensure that your planning process is easy and as stress free as possible.

History

The Rubi House was built for Owen Rouse and his family when Arizona was still a territory. Owen was an attorney that went on to serve as a Missouri senator before settling in Arizona in 1885. He then served as an Arizona territorial district attorney and associate justice of the U.S. district court. Both positions were appointed by President Grover Cleveland. The home was later owned and renovated by Pete Rubi, a Prima County Supervisor and Justice of the Peace. After Pete passed, the home was purchased by Tom and Susan Cassidy, who continued renovations and converted it into an art gallery. The property was recently acquired by brothers, Colin Reilly and Rob Reilly, who are eager to share this property for your special occasion.

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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?

$1,200

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

$1,200

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

No

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Inn/B&B
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
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
Get Ready Rooms
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

June
July
August

Reviews of The Rubi House

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Elizabeth Sent on 06/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The Rubi is a STUNNING Venue

We got married in May 2022 at the Rubi House and could not be happier! The venue was absolutely perfect! We were able to reserve the venue for both the rehearsal dinner and wedding, which relieved so much stress. We were also able to stay at the house with our wedding party, so we didn't need to worry about anyone running late.
Our favorite part about the Rubi was that it allowed us to create our vision and we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. We had the opportunity to work with both Tana and Melissa, and both were incredibly helpful! We also worked with Liz from Confetti Event Planning. Everyone was able to help us create our dream wedding and we are so appreciative! I highly recommend this venue for any couple that is looking to have a unique and personal wedding!
(I wish I had pictures from the inside because it is equally as beautiful!)
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Casie Sent on 06/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Most romantic venue

I wanted the Rubi for it's Victorian charm but fell in love with their wedding planner Melissa Matriss. She made me feel like I wasn't alone in the planning and took so much weight off my shoulders. Melissa went above and beyond until she finally got through to my fave restaurant for catering, and it was perfect! The house is gorgeous, the stairwell and cake table make for perfect photographs, and the bar/carriage house has a stunning tin ceiling. We did stay the night and there were plenty of accommodations for the whole family, kids, and even friends. It was the most romantic venue.
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Katia Sent on 11/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Above and beyond

The Rubi has the most beautiful bridal suite in all of Tucson, possibly even Arizona! The natural light, feminine features, and open space allow for comfort and fun. It was such a relief to be able to stay the night because we had all of our necessary belongings at an arms reach and our guests were able to relax once the formal events were complete. The venue itself requires little decoration due to its natural beauty. We cannot say enough about the Rubi and its wonderful owners who went above and beyond to make our special day perfect.
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Alex Sent on 01/27/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Unique and Beautiful

The Rubi House was a very unique venue that offered us so much flexibility with decor, set up, and vendors. Tana was excellent to work with, and it was perfect for our wedding. I would highly recommend the Rubi House to anyone looking for something a bit different at a reasonable price!
Kiana
Kiana Sent on 11/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Very responsive and accommodating! Overall a wonderful experience working with the vendor!

The Rubi was a beautiful and affordable location for both our wedding ceremony and reception. Provides a lot of great amenities and is in a great location in Tucson. It provides the perfect back drop for a perfect day!
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Mishka Sent on 11/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Place for a Wedding

We found the Rubi House to be the perfect setting for our wedding! Tana was always available to answer questions and made sure everything was ready to go for our big day. The house is beautiful and the courtyard is amazing.
Sadie
Sadie Sent on 10/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous space and great management

The Rubi is a beautiful venue and working with Tana was a wonderful experience. The packages were affordable and it was a bonus for us that we got to bring in our own catering (ourselves!) . Tana worked with is every step of the way and was very responsive if we had any questions. Would highly recommend if looking for an alternative to the Stilwell House or Z Mansion in Tucson if having a smaller wedding.
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Jeanne Sent on 06/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Nothing else like it. The perfect choice. Absolutely memorable.

We had THE BEST celebration at The Rubi when our son graduated from the UofA. We needed a place that would accommodate out of town family and a place to hold a party. The Rubi was THE PERFECT CHOICE as it provided both and so much more!

It ended up being a family retreat-like weekend that was ABSOLUTELY MEMORABLE for all. Having the entire property for the weekend allowed us time to enjoy the historic home while visiting and catching up with one another. Beautiful and comfortable accommodations along with a quick and easy Uber ride to the UofA for the ceremony provided the ability for an unrushed set up for our event after.

Guests at the Open House that evening raved about the venue and what fun it was. Being
able to host the exact type of event that fit our family's personality (and our budget) rather than having to use a specific caterer allowed us to personalize the event. We opted to have handmade wood-fired pizzas done on the spot accompanied by some offerings from other local favorite college hangouts rather than typical banquet food. And being able to bring our own alcohol featuring beer from a local brewery was a major savings.

After the party, several in our group had time to explore the downtown scene while others “crashed” giving us time to finish cleaning up in the morning instead of having to meet a deadline to be off the premises by a certain time that evening.

I hope to be able to host a wedding for one of our kids here some day. Having the wedding party be able to stay together in the house as well as making it easy and affordable to host an event AND offer pre- and
post-wedding festivities all in the same place would be ideal.

Thank you for your vision to make The Rubi into a place to be enjoyed by many rather than keeping it exclusively to yourself. Tucson is fortunate to have this available.

Thank you from our entire family!
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Laura Sent on 06/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue Mansion

We had our daughters wedding at The Rubi. The Rubi is a wonderful older home downtown Tucson that has been fixed up with a Bakers kitchen, 4 well appointed bathrooms, great bridal changing rooms and bedrooms, a gentleman’s lounge, gorgeous balcony and Bermuda room. When you see the beautiful home especially lit up at night it reminds you of a mansion in New Orleans. I appreciated quite a few things;
First, the management (Tana) is amazing. She was very accommodating throughout the entire process. Whether text or call or visit she was with me every step. She even volunteered to help out at the wedding which was invaluable.
Second, other than the beautiful house and seating nothing else is included. I Loved that. I could provide the food that I wanted. I could bring in the DJ that I wanted. I could chose the bartender that I wanted. I chose my own florist, photographer and cake baker. This saved us so much money, over other Tucson venues and I got high quality everything.
Third, inside the home the Air Conditioning was amazing! If it got to hot outside, we came in. Plus we kept the food in the Bermuda room and it stayed cool and bug free.
Really the only challenge was parking. However that is most everywhere downtown Tucson.
If I ever have another event in Tucson, I will definitely use the Rubi again.
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The Rubi House frequently asked questions

The Rubi House includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Tables
The space offered by The Rubi House for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Inn/B&B
  • Mansion
The Rubi House offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Rubi House offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Rubi House offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Rubi House offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
The Rubi House 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.

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