Venue Spotlight - Arizona Golf Resort - Mesa, AZ

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As wedding planners we get the opportunity to work with and know loads of amazing venues in the valley, some you may know and others may be new to you. As part of a new segment, we’re going to talk directly to the venues and bring you some fabulous information about some of the best in the valley.

Venue Story

Arizona Golf Resort where exceptional golf and hospitality is a tradition. Situated on an 18-hole PGA-rated championship golf course, the Arizona Golf Resort hosts new modernized guest rooms, with keeping the Southwest décor and ambiance which Arizona is famous. Enjoy one of the two restaurants after a day of shopping or golf. Relax in one of the resorts many Jacuzzi’s surrounded by lush landscaping and mature trees, or enjoy the Arizona sunshine poolside.

For your meeting and events, they offer 20,000 sq ft of convention space for the focused business meeting or the perfect wedding, their staff is here to welcome you!

Venue Details

Arizona Golf Resort offers both indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception spaces. Guest capacity with reception style seating is 100 - 500 guests. The resort does offer optional getting ready spaces.

Venue Guidelines

Vendors

Arizona Golf Resort requires you to use their catering, but you may bring in all of your other vendors.

Set up and tear down

All major setup (tables, chairs) is performed by the resort. Outside vendor set up time is determined on a case by case basis.

Pricing

Pricing does vary depending on a number of factors but the resort does have a minimum price point of $3,500.00. Be sure to call to get a personalized quote.

Included Items and Services

Arizona Golf Resort includes tables and chairs. Linens, chair covers, centerpieces, backdrops and AV is available at an additional cost.

Contact Information

Arizona Golf Resort

Address - 425 S Power Rd Mesa, Arizona 85206

Telephone - 480-832-3202

Website - www.arizonagolfresort.com

Facebook - arizonagolfresort

Instagram - azgolfresortevents

All images below - Andrew Jade Photography

Venue Spotlight - Wellington Ranch - Sacaton, AZ

As wedding planners we get the opportunity to work with and know loads of amazing venues in the valley, some you may know and others may be new to you. As part of a new segment, we’re going to talk directly to the venues and bring you some fabulous information about some of the best in the valley.

Venue Story

Wellington Ranch - Imagine your wedding or special event taking place in a gorgeous valley overlooking the Southwest’s beautiful San Tan Mountains. Sun-swept days joyously celebrating with friends and family, a spectacular Arizona sunset and starry nights enjoying a crackling fire create a magical venue you and your guests will truly enjoy. Charming touches like romantic twinkle light paths, a picturesque gray barn, roses and cacti, fenced arches, a fish pond, gazebo and causal outdoor bar set the scene for unforgettable moments.

Wellington Ranch is located within the Gila River Indian Community and owned and operated by the Wellington Family.

Venue Details

Wellington Ranch offers a variety of both indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception spaces. Guest capacity with reception style seating indoors is 110 guests and outdoors is 300 guests. The ranch does offer 2 getting ready spaces.

Venue Guidelines

Vendors

Wellington Ranch allows you to bring in all of your vendors. They also offer a preferred vendor list.

Set up and tear down

All major setup (tables, chairs, linens) is performed by the ranch. Other vendors are allowed to arrive 3 hours before your scheduled start time. Tear down must be completed within 2 hours of your event ending.

Pricing

Pricing does vary depending on a number of factors with a starting price of $2,500.00. Be sure to call to get a personalized quote.

Included Items and Services

Wellington Ranch includes tables, chairs, arches, arbors, wine barrels, rustic door backdrop, cafe lighting and horses for photo opportunities.

Contact Information

Wellington Ranch

Address - 930 N. Ironwood Rd Sacaton, AZ 85147

Telephone - 702-417-8926

Website - www.wellingtonranch.com

Facebook - wellingtonranchaz

Instagram - wellingtonranchaz

Email - Lorraine@Wellingtonranch.com

Venue Spotlight - Unity of Phoenix Spiritual Center - Phoenix, AZ

As wedding planners we get the opportunity to work with and know loads of amazing venues in the valley, some you may know and others may be new to you. As part of a new segment, we’re going to talk directly to the venues and bring you some fabulous information about some of the best in the valley.

Venue Story

Unity of Phoenix Spiritual Center - Located in a stunning setting in the heart of Phoenix, the Unity of Phoenix Spiritual Center is the ideal place to plan your spectacular wedding and reception!  They offer everything to ensure everything is perfect for your wedding day: beautiful settings; meaningful ceremony; lovely reception accommodations; and a coordinator who ensures everything runs smoothly so you enjoy a worry-free day.

They offer the flexibility to ensure your wedding day is perfect, and exactly suited to your personal style and flair. They host weddings and receptions year round, and can accommodate parties of all styles and sizes (up to 300 people).

 They welcome couples of all beliefs and sexual orientations, and have ceremony and reception venues that are ideal for traditional or contemporary settings. They also offer commitment and re-commitment ceremonies.

Venue Details

Unity of Phoenix Spiritual Center offers both ceremony and reception spaces. They have a variety of ceremony spaces both indoors and outdoors. Reception space is all outdoors. Guest capacity with reception style seating is 300 guests. The center does offer 2 getting ready spaces.

Venue Guidelines

Vendors

Unity of Phoenix Spiritual Center allows you to bring in all of your vendors.

Set up and tear down

All major setup (tables, chairs) is performed by the center. Set up and tear down time is included in your 8-10 hour rental pricing.

Pricing

Pricing does vary depending on a number of factors with a minimum price of $6,000.00. Be sure to call to get a personalized quote.

Included Items and Services

Unity of Phoenix Spiritual Center includes tables and chairs in the pricing.

Contact Information

Unity of Phoenix Spiritual Center

Address - 1500 E Greenway Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85022

Telephone - 480-282-3556

Website - www.unityphx.org

Facebook - UnityofPhoenix

Instagram - unityofphoenix

20 Questions to Ask Your Potential Wedding Day Venue

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Your wedding day will be one of the most beautiful and most expensive days of your life. You will be signing many, many agreements that are legally binding, but before you do be sure to ask the right questions and get everything that is promised verbally, in writing. You never know when the person you are dealing with may leave the company and there are no notes about all the things that they said they would do or give to you. Below are 20 questions/issues that as wedding day management specialists and day of coordinators we've learned to ensure are covered in the contract.

1. Ask if your specific date is available (and make sure that the day, date and year is referenced in the contract if you need a specific date).

2. If you are more flexible with your date, ask which dates are available and if there is a discount for booking in a specific month or day of the week (get this in writing in the contract).

3. Find out if there is a minimum and maximum number of people the venue can hold, dinner style (this is important as a venue can hold more people standing, conference style and stadium style).

4. Pricing and what specifically is included in the price - tables, chairs, linens, flatware, silverware, glassware, lighting, audio, visual, set up, tear down, security, bar, alcohol, etc. Make sure that everything that they promise verbally makes it into the contract.

5. Any discounts that are available (off season, weekday, day time, bridal show, referral, etc.). Make sure they are reflected in the contract.

6. What is the deposit amount, when is it due and is it refundable if you change your mind or if you are in the military and you are deployed?

7. How do you pay the remaining amount (is there a payment plan, penalties, is it refundable)?

8. Do they have a bridal suite and/or groom's room and is it included in your rental? When can you access it? Are there any restrictions (food, drinks, number of people)? Is it locked up during the wedding? When does it have to be cleaned out?

9. What is the cancellation policy?

10. What is their weather plan, when is it implemented and who makes that call?

11. How long do you have access to the space (set up and tear down time)? Make sure this is included in your contract.

12. What is the overtime fee and when is it implemented?

13. Are there any decoration restrictions or guidelines that must be followed (candles, flower petals, rice, balloons, hanging items, etc.).

14. Do they have a required vendor list? Is there an additional cost if you choose not to use them?

15. If they have a required caterer, ask for the price per person, packages and if there is any flexibility in the menus/choices.

16. Do they have a food tasting? Is there a cost for it? A maximum number of people that can attend? When does it happen? Do you get to choose what you sample?

17. Can you provide your own alcohol? If you can't, do they offer a consumption bar or a beer and wine only option?

18. Do they have music restrictions (time ending, sound level)?

19. Do they require security? Under what circumstances is it required? Is it included in the price? If it is not included, where can you hire them?

20. Do you have to provide event insurance, liquor liability or any other type of insurance? Do your vendors?

Seem overwhelming? We understand! Download an excel version of our questions here!

We can not stress enough to get everything that you are told in writing, preferably in the contract. We have seen over and over again couples that are scrambling last minute to find, fix or take care of things that they thought they were getting at the venue and for whatever reason the venue can not or will not accommodate.

Contract review is one of the main reasons we strongly suggest hiring a wedding day manager, day of coordinator or full service wedding planner.  

Local to Phoenix or coming here to get married, please call us or reach out on our contact form, we're happy to help!

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Sweet I Do's is a wedding planning company located in Surprise, AZ (a suburb of Phoenix). We specialize in wedding day management (also known as day of coordination). We help you create an amazing, unique and totally "you" wedding that allows you to be in the moments making the memories, not worrying about the details. From contract review and timeline creation to day of management, set up and tear down, we're focused on ensuring our couples, their families and friends experience a stress and worry free night to remember.