We will be sharing how to plan a wedding in Tucson in full detail over the next few minutes. Our main goal is to save you some time and maybe even a little money.
To get the ball rolling there will be a list of local wedding and reception venues. For some the church they went to as a kid will be the obvious place to get married while others may prefer to have their ceremony and/or reception at a different venue and either way you aren’t lacking for options.
Contents
- 1 Tucson Wedding & Reception Venues
- 2 Bridal Shops
- 3 Where To Get Your Invitations
- 4 Choosing The Right Florist
- 5 Wedding Photographers & Videographers
- 6 Bands & DJ’s
- 7 Hair & Makeup Stylists
- 8 Tuxedo Rentals
- 9 Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
- 10 Caterers
- 11 Your Rehearsal Dinner
- 12 Local Wedding Planners
- 13 Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Tucson
The best bridal shops to buy a dress near you along with many of the other things you will need will follow that up. Then we will get into shops that sell wedding invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, and DJ’s.
After they have all been covered we will pivot to the top wedding hair and makeup stylists and shops to rent a tuxedo because everyone needs to look great on your special day. The food will begin to close this out as it will be time to read about where to buy wedding cakes, caterers, and some great restaurants for hosting a rehearsal dinner.
Finally, the best wedding planners in Tucson will get a shout out because we know some may be feeling overwhelmed and may want to just hand this all off to someone else. Often times wedding planners in your area will have different packages available ranging from a little bit of assistance all the way up to full planning so you can choose to get as much help as you need.
To make things a little easier on you there will be a map towards the conclusion that has all of the various venues pinned on it so that you can figure out which is the most convenient for you to visit. By the way, all of our local SW wedding guides are available at that link if you are curious what is going on in nearby towns.
Tucson Wedding & Reception Venues
Picking the right wedding and reception venue in Tucson might be the most important decision you will make:
- Saguaro Buttes Weddings & Events at 5825 S Old Spanish Trail
- Stillwell House at 134 S 5th Ave
- La Mariposa Resort at 1501 N Houghton Rd #9608
- The Z Mansion at 288 N Church Ave
- Site 17 Event Center at 840 E 17th St
- El Mezquite Salón de Eventos at 7130 S Nogales Hwy
- El Casino Ballroom at 437 E 26th St
- Kingan Gardens at 325 W Franklin St
Saguaro Buttes’ 26 acres of private land features an outdoor wedding ceremony venue near you that can accommodate up to 300 wedding guests.
The stunning courtyard of Stillwell House is available for ceremonies.
The garden gazebo at La Mariposa Resort makes a lovely location for local wedding ceremonies.
The Z Mansion has an outdoor ceremony area in Tucson that can comfortably fit 250 people.
250 persons can be accommodated at the Site 17 Event Center.
The El Casino Ballroom has a sizable original wooden dance floor and can comfortably hold up to 800 people.
Beautiful gardens and a carriage house from the nineteenth century are attractions of Kingan Gardens which is a great place for wedding ceremonies or receptions in your area.
Bridal Shops
The best bridal shops near you are where to buy your dress and many of the other important items you will need:
- J Bridal Boutique at 1825 E River Rd #101
- Amor Bridal at 1217 W Irvington Rd #111
- Maya Palace Boutique & Bridal Shop at 2930 N Swan Rd #120
- Hem & Her Bridal at 4004 N Stone Ave
- GiGi Bridal at 5460 E Broadway Blvd
- Free Ever After Bridal at 5632 E Broadway Blvd
- David’s Bridal at 497 W Auto Mall Dr
Where To Get Your Invitations
For invitations and envelopes in your area we suggest you get in touch with:
- Invitation Express at 5660 E Pso De La Tirada
- Pearl Prints Printshop at 4756 S 6th Ave
Choosing The Right Florist
These florists will make sure your Tucson wedding and reception are ready for the Gram:
- Mayfield Florist at 2200 N Wilmot Rd
- Buds Blooms & Bad Asses at 101 W 6th St
- Inglis Florists at 2362 E Broadway Blvd
- Beezu Beezu Flowers & Gifts at 2105 S 6th Ave
- Flower Shop on 4th Avenue at 531 N 4th Ave
- Forget Me Nots Fine Floral & Gifts at 4249 W Ina Rd #117
- Thistle at 234 E 22nd St #120
- Evergreen Flowers at 6085 E 22nd St
- Atelier de LaFleur at 3065 N Campbell Ave
Wedding Photographers & Videographers
To get it all documented hire one of these local wedding photographers and videographers:
- Justin Haugen Photography
- Dominic Ortiz Photography
- Steven Palm Photography
- Solaris Photography
- Pure in Art Photography
- Audria Abney Photography
- West End Photography
- JW Photography
- Meredith Amadee Photography
- TS Cinema Wedding Films
Bands & DJ’s
Booking the right band or DJ will make sure the after party is lit:
- DJ Raza Entertainment
- Classy DeeJay
- Tony G DJ & Karaoke Services
- Old Pueblo DJ Co.
- Phox Entertainment Group
- Elite Mobile Entertainment
Hair & Makeup Stylists
Obviously you will want to look your best and the top wedding hair and makeup stylists near you can make sure that you will:
- Karina Romero Beauty Studio at 4739 E 5th St
- Tullia Salon & Spa at 3514 E Grant Rd
- Gadabout SalonSpas at 3207 E Speedway Blvd
- Mila’s Haircuts & Salon at 5655 E River Rd
- Ezquidio’s Hair Studio at 1020 E Palmdale St #100
- I Do Hair & Makeup Artistry
- Queen beauty Judy
Tuxedo Rentals
Don’t forget about the tuxedo for the groom and groomsmen:
- Tuxedos On Broadway at 2644 E Speedway Blvd
- Top Hat Formal Wear at 2612 E Broadway Blvd
- Men’s Wearhouse at 5628 E Broadway Blvd
Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
Some of the best wedding cakes in Tucson are available at:
- Nadines Bakery at 4553 E Broadway Blvd
- Our Sweet Lil’ Cakery at 10501 E Seven Generations Way #131
- Village Bakehouse at 7882 N Oracle Rd
- Dolce Pastello at 120 S Avenida del Convento
- Jamie-Cakes Bakery Boutique
- Ambrosia Cakes
Caterers
You will be the star of the show but these caterers will have the food on point as well:
- Gallery of Food
- Sapphire Catering
- Tucson Creative Catering
- Tracy’s Tucson Catering & Events
- Nosh Tucson
- R & R Family Kitchen
Your Rehearsal Dinner
Have a great rehearsal dinner at:
- Maynards at 400 N Toole Ave
- Cielos at 306 N Alvernon Way
- Agustin Kitchen at 100 S Avenida del Convento #150
- LaCo Tucson at 201 N Court Ave
- Union Public House at 4340 N Campbell Ave #100
- Charro Steak & Del Rey at 188 E Broadway Blvd
- Coronet Restaurant at 198 W Cushing St
Local Wedding Planners
Get a little help or have someone do all of this for you by contacting one of the best wedding planners in your area:
- Perfectly Planned Celebrations & Design at 460 W Roger Rd #101
- Amore Events Tucson at 2649 E 6th St
- Crain + Co Events
- Jane Castle Events
- Confetti Event Planning
- Peace of Mind Event Design & Wait Staff
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Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Tucson
Well guys, that is all we have for now but we bet you feel a lot more confident about planning a wedding near you. We tried to cover it all from wedding and reception venues, bridal shops, invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, DJ’s, hair and makeup stylists, tuxedo rentals, caterers, the cake, and of course some good restaurants for a rehearsal dinner in your area.
Some of the best local wedding planners were also mentioned if you want to go that route, or you can save some money and do a lot of this on your own. At this point you should be fully informed and ready to plan a great wedding in Tucson and we wish you the best of luck!