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Reception
$800 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price
Reception
$500 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price

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About

On WeddingWire since 2008

La Mariposa Resort - Weddings & Special Events is a classic wedding venue located in Tucson, Arizona. It provides services to wedding 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 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 can accommodate up to 1000 guests in its banquet hall. The hall has floor-to-ceiling windows, 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 a dressing room.

Services Offered
La Mariposa Resort - Weddings & Special Events offers a private section, private rooms, and public seating for rehearsal dinners. It offers event services, which include cake, and 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.

  • Veteran-owned
  • Woman-owned

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?

$800

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 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

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

5

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Event Planner
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4.8 out of 5 rating
132 Reviews
  • Quality of service
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
93% Recommended by couples
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Devon H. 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!
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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.
Billie
Billie Sent on 02/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

February 16th, 2023

Our wedding was spectacular from beginning to end. The owners were amazing. The venue was perfect. The cost was incredible for what we received. But PLEASE let me brag on our officiant/DJ John!!! If you are thinking of getting anyone else officiate. DONT. John is the most amazing person I’ve ever dealt with. He was friendly, accommodating, the music was incredible. But what we really loved about John was the emotion he displayed during our ceremony. You would think he was family. He made us feel like he knew us for years. I could boast about John and La Mariposa for hours- but see for yourself. It’s the best place in Tucson. Best place in Arizona!!
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Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
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:
  • Banquet Hall
La Mariposa Resort - Weddings & Special Events offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
La Mariposa Resort - Weddings & Special Events offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
La Mariposa Resort - Weddings & Special Events offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Planner
La Mariposa Resort - Weddings & Special Events is recommended by 97% 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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