Glendale Arizona Historical Society
Sahuaro Ranch Weddings ~ A Unique Historic Venue
The first wedding held at Sahuaro Ranch was on April 6, 1899 and took place in the Rose Garden. In fine Victorian era splendor, Mary Wentworth Bartlett and Charles W. Case Deering exchanged their wedding vows amidst fragrant roses planted by Mary’s father, William Henry Bartlett in the 1890’s.
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Following the tradition of this first wedding, GAHS offers the grounds of historic Sahuaro Ranch as a backdrop for your wedding, vow renewal, or special occasion. You can choose from The Rose Garden or The Palm Court. Over the years the Sahuaro Ranch Guest House and gardens have seen hundreds of weddings and our wedding facilitators have been honored to have been a part of each one. Each generation of brides & grooms starting their life together on the grounds of Sahuaro Ranch shows what a timeless and special place it is.
If you have never been to the Guest House or viewed our historic front lawn, we encourage you to come in for a tour and to speak with us about your wedding. For questions or to reserve your wedding date, please call (623) 435-0072. You may also email us at gahs73@gmail.com.
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Due to the high temperatures during the summer, we do not schedule weddings in June, July and August. All October weddings are held in the Palm Grove due to the yearly grass reseeding.
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Wedding Price Guide
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Our prices for facilitating a wedding are based on the number of guests that will be attending​
​The Rose Garden and The Palm Court can accommodate up to 200 guests each.
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Up to 50 guests $600.00
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51 to 100 guests $650.00
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101 to 150 guests $700.00
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151 to 200 guests $750.00
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We also offer a two-hour Sweetheart Ceremony Package for $400.00. This package is limited to 50 guests and is facilitated only during the morning and early afternoon times.
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All weddings require a $150.00 wedding deposit to secure your date.
A $100.00 security deposit is also required in addition to the cost of the wedding. It is refundable after the wedding after the site is reviewed by our wedding facilitators. If you do not wish to have your security deposit returned, it may be considered a donation to Glendale Arizona Historical Society. Please indicate this option at the time you book your wedding.
Active military members are entitled to a $25.00 discount in appreciation of your service. Please mention this to us when you book your wedding date.
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For questions or to reserve your wedding date, please call (623) 435-0072 or email us at gahs73@gmail.com.
Standard Wedding Package Includes:
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4 hours duration of wedding package. The bride, groom and attendants will have use of the Sahuaro Ranch Guest House and and choice of lawn location venue for a total of four hours.
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Glendale Arizona Historical Society staff and volunteers will be available to answer any questions or to help you in any way we can.
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Bride, groom and other members of the wedding party may utilize the Guest House to dress and prepare for wedding ceremony.
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A white, wooden lattice wedding arch placed in your lawn location of choice. You may decorate the lattice and small bridge leading to the Rose Garden or Palm Court.
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Chairs for your guests.
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Restrooms in Guest House for guests.
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The beauty, tranquility, and historic backdrop of Sahuaro Ranch.
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Small, round tables that may be used for a candle and ceremony or a guest book.
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Larger tables are available for you to use if needed for a sound system, amplifiers, etc.
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Extension cord. There is electricity supplied to the light poles in the Rose Garden.
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Small step ladder (to use if you wish to decorate the arch).
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Golf tees to anchor your aisle runner if it is a breezy day.​
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For questions or to reserve your wedding date, please call (623) 435-0072 or email us at gahs73@gmail.com.
