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Beautiful Setting --- Has Pros and Cons
We had our wedding at the Sahuaro Ranch Rose Garden and our reception at Sahuaro Ranch Fruit Packing Shed. I wanted to summarize some of the pros and cons of the venue (keep in mind it is very easy to come up with cons). Overall we had a wonderful experience but if you are considering this venue you should know that there is a great deal of work required by you and your vendors.
Rose Garden (Ceremony Site)
Pros:
1. Beautiful setting. Roses in the Fall looked great.
2. Very affordable.
Cons:
1. Staff worked shorter hours during the week so they were sometimes hard to get a hold of. Though they would always return my calls within a couple days.
2. The park does not close to the public until sundown. There were many people passing by during the ceremony and people did not give as much space as you would think. Many people walked pretty close and some even sat down on benches in the back. It didn't bother us too much but if you are thinking it will be private it will not be.
Other:
1. They provide chairs and arch with astroturf. Which is great if you want to save a little money but the chairs were the plastic patio quality.
Fruit Packing Shed (Reception Site)
Pros:
1. Beautiful brick building looks great in pictures.
2. Affordable.
3. Staff always quick to respond to questions via phone or email.
4. A blank canvas to work with very few decorations others then the building itself.
5. Had dimming lights.
Cons:
1. Caterer was not allowed to cook anything onsite.
2. No glass allowed which was fine for the beer (just do cans) but they also said no water glasses (eventually they compromise on the water glasses).
3. Other than chairs and tables everything else needs to be brought in.
4. Beer, wine, and champagne only. Was very strict that if hard alcohol was on the property you would be asked to leave.
5. You are responsible for all of the set up and most of the cleanup. Staff was only there to take out the trash throughout the night.
6. Only one single occupant bathroom. Depending on size of the wedding you may have a long line.
7. You are unable hang most decorations. No nails are allowed except the ones already there.
We had our wedding at the Sahuaro Ranch Rose Garden and our reception at Sahuaro Ranch Fruit Packing Shed. I wanted to summarize some of the pros and cons of the venue (keep in mind it is very easy to come up with cons). Overall we had a wonderful experience but if you are considering this venue you should know that there is a great deal of work required by you and your vendors.
Rose Garden (Ceremony Site)
Pros:
1. Beautiful setting. Roses in the Fall looked great.
2. Very affordable.
Cons:
1. Staff worked shorter hours during the week so they were sometimes hard to get a hold of. Though they would always return my calls within a couple days.
2. The park does not close to the public until sundown. There were many people passing by during the ceremony and people did not give as much space as you would think. Many people walked pretty close and some even sat down on benches in the back. It didn't bother us too much but if you are thinking it will be private it will not be.
Other:
1. They provide chairs and arch with astroturf. Which is great if you want to save a little money but the chairs were the plastic patio quality.
Fruit Packing Shed (Reception Site)
Pros:
1. Beautiful brick building looks great in pictures.
2. Affordable.
3. Staff always quick to respond to questions via phone or email.
4. A blank canvas to work with very few decorations others then the building itself.
5. Had dimming lights.
Cons:
1. Caterer was not allowed to cook anything onsite.
2. No glass allowed which was fine for the beer (just do cans) but they also said no water glasses (eventually they compromise on the water glasses).
3. Other than chairs and tables everything else needs to be brought in.
4. Beer, wine, and champagne only. Was very strict that if hard alcohol was on the property you would be asked to leave.
5. You are responsible for all of the set up and most of the cleanup. Staff was only there to take out the trash throughout the night.
6. Only one single occupant bathroom. Depending on size of the wedding you may have a long line.
7. You are unable hang most decorations. No nails are allowed except the ones already there.
