Choosing Scottsdale for your wedding means embracing a perfect blend of luxury resorts and the stunning Sonoran Desert landscape. You'll exchange vows with the dramatic silhouette of Camelback Mountain creating a natural masterpiece behind you while venues like The Phoenician incorporate boulder-strewn brooks and waterfalls into their grounds for wedding backdrops you simply can't find anywhere else.

Scottsdale wedding venues offer you that rare mix of sophisticated architecture nestled within desert wilderness. The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess showcases multiple luxurious settings across its property with ramps and elevators ensuring everyone in your party can access all areas comfortably. At The Westin Kierland Resort you'll find accessible rooms and public spaces designed for ease of mobility alongside romantic outdoor courtyards that capture those breathtaking desert sunsets. If you're planning an outdoor ceremony you'll love the perfect weather from October through April when temperatures hover around a comfortable 70°F.

Scottsdale venues typically range from $9,800 to $12,000 putting them right in line with the national benchmark of $6,500 to $12,000. Your total wedding investment will scale based on your guest count:

• 50 guests: $22,951
• 100 guests: $38,704
• 150 guests: $53,512
• 200 guests: $66,742
• 250 guests: $79,973
• 300 guests: $93,204

You'll experience AAA Five Diamond service at The Phoenician with personalized wedding packages and exceptional cuisine crafted just for your event. The Scottsdale Resort and Spa features Chef Subhi who's known for creating both traditional and fusion dishes including Indian cuisine with an Asian twist that your guests will talk about for years. Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North provides comprehensive wedding packages with gourmet dining experiences while the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess houses upscale restaurants including Plank and Bourbon Steak where you can treat your guests to unforgettable meals.

The Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort offers wheelchair accessibility throughout public areas with ramps and adapted restrooms all set against the stunning backdrop of McDowell Mountains. You'll find accessible rooms and ramps at Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort with views of Camelback Mountain making it ideal for guests with mobility needs. Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas goes even further with upgraded accessibility featuring wheelchair-accessible suites and public areas that accommodate both intimate gatherings and large celebrations so everyone can fully participate in your special day.

Several Scottsdale venues help you go beyond basic streaming to truly include loved ones who can't attend in person. The Phoenician and Fairmont Scottsdale Princess can incorporate virtual reality experiences and interactive tools where your remote guests participate in real-time feeling almost like they're there with you. Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows helps you leverage social media platforms to share behind-the-scenes content while Grayhawk Golf Club can implement augmented reality technologies for virtual attendance that makes distant guests feel included in a meaningful way.

Based on percentage of total wedding costs for 150 guests:

• Venue: $10,896 (20%)
• Catering: $8,717 (16%)
• Bar Services: $6,973 (13%)
• Photographers: $4,133 (8%)
• Florists: $4,509 (8%)
• Videographers: $4,471 (8%)
• Planners: $3,607 (7%)
• Hair & Makeup: $396 (1%)
• Bands and DJs: $1,215 (2%)
• Cakes and desserts: $676 (1%)

October tops the list as the most popular month for wedding inquiries in Scottsdale but you'll find ideal weather conditions from October through April making these months perfect for those dreamy outdoor celebrations you've been picturing.