Tanque Verde Ranch Reviews
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Payslie B. Sent on 11/28/2023The Barn is the perfect wedding venue.
Our wedding at TVR was a dream come true. We had two main goals for a venue: (1) we wanted dinner outside and (2) we wanted a dreamy desert backdrop. We visited so many venues, but when we stepped foot on the TVR Barn we knew instantly that it was our spot. The Barn is the perfect wedding venue. We hosted the ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner outside on the Barn lawn and then moved the dancing and reception inside the Barn. It was perfect. The saguaro backdrop on the Barn lawn at golden hour is absolutely breathtaking. Dinner under the stars was perfect (they even provided space heaters!). And when we moved the party inside, the staff opened up the Barn doors so it was a seamless, fluid space. I could write a short novel about how great TVR was, but here are the highlights: the Barn has its own kitchen, bar, bathrooms, and parking lot so you have privacy and incredible service from the staff; the ability to open the Barn doors allows you to maximize your use of the space; it is absolutely gorgeous inside and out -- we were showered with compliments from our guests; the food was fantastic; and, although it may feel pricey, you get so much bang for your buck. Last, but most importantly, the staff is incredible. We worked with Hanna and Megan as our venue coordinators and they absolutely killed it. (Shout out to Dillion for absolutely crushing coordination during the reception!) Hanna and Megan were so patient with all our questions and concerns and brilliant with creative solutions. Megan executed our event with professionalism, kindness, support, and creativity. As we worked through the budget, menu, floor plan, and timeline, Meg offered top tier communication, suggestions, and execution. If I could do it all over again, I’d book TVR day 1! -
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Brittany Sent on 07/21/2024
Wedding at the Ranch
We recently got married at the Ranch venue, and had the most amazing day! We were blown away by the quality of services provided by the TVR staff — they really know how to treat their wedding guests like royalty! The food was incredible and our guests were raving about it! We loved the intimate and rustic feel of the Ranch venue, perfect for our smaller guest count, and loved how the surroundings really showed off the best of the Tucson landscape. We really appreciated having a designated day-of coordinator (Megan) who helped keep us organized throughout the process. Our day went by so smoothly and we couldn’t have dreamed of getting married at any other place than at TVR! Highly recommend!
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Camilla T. Sent on 05/10/2024Outstanding
Absolutely outstanding on all accounts - venue, food, accommodation and service were top notch. If you want an elegant western wedding this is the place for you! Megan Ayers and the wedding team at Tanque Verde Ranch helped put together the wedding of my dreams. They listened to and delivered my brief even more beautifully than I imagined. Thank you so very much for everything. -
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Cullen C. Sent on 04/22/2024Cullen & Mackenzie's Wedding
Mackenzie and I recently had our wedding at the Tanque Verde Guest Ranch, and could not be more pleased with the entire experience. A venue coordinator, Nicole Banek was wonderful. We did not have our own wedding planner, but Nicole was able to seamlessly guide us through the process of preparing for our wedding day - keeping us on schedule with our vendors, coordinating with us frequently to answer any questions that arose, and making sure that every detail with us and the vendors was synchronized for the wedding day. She was really pleasant and fun to work with, and I'd highly recommend the Tanque Verde venue and Nicole's professional expertise to any couples thinking about having their wedding at this beautiful and organized venue.
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Simone A. Sent on 03/30/2024Amazing Boho Rustic
I toured a couple other venues in town - Lowes, Hacienda Del Sol, Ventana Canyon. I found that the vibe I was going for (rustic, boho) was perfect with the barn at TVR. From the start, working with Megan, my site coordinator was great. Always very responsive to my emails. Super involved throughout my whole planning process in coordination with my wedding planner. The view of the mountain behind the stage was stunning. I loved that you could do an outdoor ceremony like I did, but could easily move into the barn if the weather decided to change. The food was also DELICIOUS and I am still getting 10/10 reviews from guests. We went with a buffet style and it flowed so well with the staff. The night truly went so smoothly and it was better than I ever could have dreamed! -
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Lauren O. Sent on 02/07/2024Best wedding venue and location ever
We could not have dreamt up a better venue, location, aesthetic, staff, etc. for our wedding! Aside from the beautiful landscape, what really drew us in was the ability to stay on property and have all of our friends & family book here as well (*only challenge was limited rooms and, if they didn't book right away, prices continually increased). It felt like we were at summer camp- everyone gathering in the dining hall for breakfast and lunch, and meeting up for happy hour drinks at the saloon. And there were so many activities for our guests to enjoy throughout the weekend (lounging by the year-round heated pool & jacuzzi, horseback riding, hiking, archery, etc.). And the wedding venue itself was spectacular - the staff is so warm and welcoming, extremely accommodating, and the food was great!! We planned on doing our rehearsal at Cottonwood Grove, but it got rained out. The staff was quick to move it to an indoor location and even kept the saloon open after hours so we could continue the celebrations. Best weekend at the best venue ever! We can't wait to come back and celebrate anniversaries! Regarding our vendors, we partnered with DJ Phil Montes, florist Alexis Grace Florals, photographer/videographer Meagan Getz, hair / make-up artist ‘I Do Hair and Makeup Artistry’, and shuttle service Mountain View Tours. They have all worked with Tanque Verde Ranch, so were very familiar with the space and staff. Absolute best vendors of all time- our wedding went off without a hitch!! -
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Charlotte H. Sent on 09/25/2023Exceeded expectations!
Megan was amazing. She helped with all the details from start to finish. She was very knowledgeable and helpful with the process. Tovia was incredible with helping to take us where we needed to be and assisting with other errands as they came up. Greg was fantastic. He provided more than just food and drinks and was available for anything needed. It could not have gone better. Everyone was extraordinarily helpful and very kind. -
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Amy P. Sent on 01/25/2023No other venue like it!
When we first stepped foot into the barn, it took our breath away! I instantly got all giddy and didn't want to continue the venue search. Having our wedding at the barn was a dream come true! There is no other venue like it in Tucson. The ceremony space on the barn lawn overlooks the saguaro national park with the Rincon mountains in the distance. So picturesque! The lawn is also perfect for cocktail hour. Plenty of room to mingle and even have a few games to stay entertained (corn hole, giant Jenga, Sparky the fake bull to practice your lasso skills). Then you move inside the barn for the reception. So many aspects of the room are so impressive. From the chandelier to the mesquite bar top to the 18 foot fireplace that is the perfect focal point for your sweetheart table. Other than the inarguable beauty of the venue, the staff and food is much to admire. Every vendor that we hired was so ecstatic to hear our wedding was being held at the barn. They love the venue and the staff! And we agree! The staff, especially Hanna, our wedding coordinator, were exceptional! They made us feel like royalty! All staff was so kind, attentive, and accommodating. AND THE FOOD!! Usually wedding banquet food is nothing to even mention. But the food at the ranch is exquisite! Countless wedding guests complimented the food!! We could not have had a more magical and perfect wedding! We have the Tanque Verde Ranch to thank! Can't wait to celebrate all our anniversaries to come. I can guarantee many of them will be spent at the ranch! Thank you!! -
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Yjk Sent on 10/05/2022Beautiful location, phenomenal staff.
We cannot say enough positive things about TVR as a wedding venue. We had originally scheduled with them in May 2020 but then rescheduled for September 2022. We did have some snafus regarding the contract and they asked us to re-sign, - I think we paid a little more and got a little less, but they did keep our food/beverage prices the same and they comp-ed the honeymoon suite, so it worked out well enough in the end. For the money we spent, we are very happy with what we received.
We had our ceremony at Cactus View, our reception in Saguaro Room, and these two areas really made the wedding. We didn’t need many flowers and our centerpieces were cobbled together at Home Depot/Michael’s (terra cotta pots with cacti plus hurricane vases filled with sand and cacti/candles), plus we splurged on some uplighting for the room and cake. We re-purposed ceremony florals and the room looked INCREDIBLE. Of course the natural beauty of Cactus View was all that was really needed for the ceremony (plus chuppah and minimal flowers). We planned for a sunset wedding (ceremony starting 45 minutes before sunset), but given the heat if we had to do it again, we'd probably start the ceremony AT sunset instead of before - I'm sure the string lights would've looked fantastic with some uplighting of the arbor.
The staff was incredible - Hanna did great at coordinating and the support staff (driving golf carts, room service, etc…) were hands down the nicest and most down-to-earth people I have ever met in the service industry.
Food was phenomenal. Prior to the weekend we went out to eat at several Tucson restaurants and so the bar was set pretty high, but TVR nailed it. TVR had estimated a higher alcohol bill, but the final bill came in lower than expected.
The Saguaro Room is on the smaller size so it is perfect for making an intimate reception seem more grandiose (we had 75 or so guests). We had initially invited 120 and I imagine the room may have felt VERY full with that number. The dance floor was small, but that kind of worked for us because we’re not a big group of dancers. -
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Rachel M. Sent on 05/19/2022Everything was perfect & stress free
I couldn’t say enough good things about Tanque verde ranch! The team there is there for you throughout your wedding! The ranch caters so well to children, but at the same utime you feel relaxed and not bothered by them. The rooms and location are a dream and the food, is amazing!!!! So happy I picked this venue! -
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Ashley D. Sent on 05/11/2023Amazing place to have your wedding!
We got married at the ranch last year and it was an incredible experience. We had our ceremony and reception at the barn. It was beautiful and we could not be happier we chose The Ranch. Not only is it a beautiful venue with amazing views but the staff made it easy for us. I was finishing up graduate school while planning the wedding and they took so much off my plate which I was extremely grateful for. We worked with Hanna, and I really believe the day ran so smooth because of her and the staff. They were very nice and friendly to work with.
We did not want to spend as much money on floral, which made me worry the space would feel too “bare”. But because the building is already beautiful you can use as much, or as little floral it will feel elegant. It is a space that looks great simple or grand. We also had about 85 guests which seems on the smaller side, but the space didn’t feel too big. Most of our guests were from out of town so having onsite lodging was important. It was also nice to stay onsite the night before, that made the weekend less stressful! Another great thing that I did not expect was how good the food and drinks were going to be. I feel like it’s common for wedding venues to slack on the food, but the food was AWESOME. We left our tasting excited to come back and eat.
Overall, we loved our experience and if you’re venue shopping you should definitely check it out! -
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Nicole K. Sent on 05/22/2022Incredible Venue and Experience at TVR
Tanque Verde Ranch is such an incredible location for a wedding!
We fell in love with the barn after the first time we toured it and each time we visited over the year of planning we were more and more excited about our decision. Our wedding day was perfect! The ceremony backdrop with the Saguaro National Park is breathtaking, the Barn lawn with string lights and desert landscape is beautiful and the variety of spots across the ranch made incredible photo locations.
It was not only the beautiful ranch that made our wedding day so wonderful, but the entire TVR staff. We had the pleasure of working with Hanna over the past year. She was beyond helpful and amazing to work with. Very professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and really good at what she does! Hanna made the planning process so smooth with her attention to detail, the information she provided, checklists, and all advice. From the initial steps in planning, to the rehearsal, and the day of, we were so thankful to have Hanna's support bringing everything together. All of the staff we worked with were extremely nice, helpful and professional. Dan the shuttle driver, Greg during the reception, and the bartenders, we couldn't have asked for a better team. They truly make sure you and your guest are taken care of throughout the day!
The food was incredible and even 2 weeks after our wedding, we are still getting messages about the incredible appetizers, delicious dinner options, and late night food! If you are looking for an exceptional wedding venue, with plenty of space, indoor/outdoor options, perfect desert views, and an all star team, we HIGHLY recommend Tanque Verde Ranch!! -
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Allison B. Sent on 05/07/2022
Amazing venue
We are so so happy that we chose Tanque Verde Ranch as our venue!! We fell in love with the setting and backdrop at the Barn, but what made our wedding day experience so amazing and seamless was the staff. In booking with TVR, we were able to have an assigned wedding coordinator who answered all of our questions patiently and made sure everything ran smoothly. She even took a few hours to steam my wedding dress and the bridesmaids’ dresses for us on the day of the wedding. You absolutely do not need to hire a separate wedding planner if you book with TVR, and we felt so lucky for that! Additionally, lots of the vendors in the area were familiar with TVR and each other from previous weddings and this helped things to go smoothly too. The ranch was very accommodating to our special requests (I played a video as a surprise during the reception) and overall just an absolute pleasure to work with. Also the food was really good! Most of our guests were from out of town and the ranch gave them such a fun experience. I really can’t say enough about how happy we are!! You will not regret booking!! -
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Amanda M. Sent on 03/01/2022A Magical Wedding Day
Look no further, you have found the perfect wedding venue to get married at. I can not express my gratitude enough, thank you from the bottom of my heart for making this day what I had always dreamed of since I was a little girl. I got to live my fairytale dream!
I signed a contract to get married at the Barn at Tanque Verde Ranch in 2019 before COVID started and before the Barn was even built. The first time I saw the barn built, I could not even believe what I was seeing, they exceeded my expectations and it is so beautiful. I, like many other brides, had to postpone my wedding due to COVID. I could not have asked for the process to be smoother. They were understanding and willing to help in whatever way they could. I worked with two wedding coordinators (one who opted to start her own business and left the ranch and Hanna Pease) throughout my time with them, I do not have one bad thing to say about either of them. I only can continue to rave about the superior service I received. Without the help I received from them and the rest of the ranch, my wedding would not have been as spectacular as it was. Tanque Verde was a true partner at my side with me every step of the way. They could not have been more supportive or understanding. The ranch is beautiful! The barn is beautiful! The food is amazing and the staff does anything they can to go above and beyond. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. -
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Barbara W. Sent on 03/07/2022The Barn at Tanque Verde Ranch was the perfect venue for my daughter's wedding!
The Barn is elegant with a western flare. The location is absolutely beautiful up against the mountains & Saguaro National Park. All the employee's at the ranch were the best, always extremely helpful and always with a smile. I highly recommend The Barn at Tanque Verde Ranch for your special Day. -
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Lizette V. Sent on 04/28/2022Stunning event venue!
Our wedding at The Barn at the Tanque Verde Ranch was an absolute dream! The staff was great to work with and responsive during wedding planning. Our guests loved our venue, especially those who came from out of state and got to experience the beauty of the Arizona desert. I can't say enough how happy I am that our wedding was at the TVR. Highly recommend! -
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Domenica R. Sent on 10/30/2021
Outstanding!
From start to finish, we had an excellent experience with TVR and the events department. The flexibility and understanding through an unprecedented year and a half was so kind and appreciated.
Every guest at the wedding commented on how well organized it was, how excellent the staff was, how amazing the food and venue itself.
Forever grateful to Nicole Meiers and TVR for giving us the wedding of our dreams.
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Hailey S. Sent on 11/09/2021Highly recommend tvgr
Nicole at TVGR was just spectacular to work with. The wedding of our dreams became our reality thanks to her hard work and the ranch's beautiful scenery, amazing Barn facilities, delicious food, and unique charm. -
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Emily G. Sent on 10/14/2021TVGR team was our saving grace during covid
Nicole at Tanque Verde was a dream to work with. We had a lot of particularities with our Jewish wedding, including kosher needs and differing requests related to beverage packages, and Nicole was always kind, generous, and helpful with us acheiving our vision while staying within our means. We realized quickly it is rare to find vendors that are willing to be honest with you about how to achieve what you want while staying within your budget, and Nicole (and TVR) was one of them. They were helpful in switching our date once COVID hit as well. We met Quinn closer to our date, but the two of them really helped execute our perfect wedding. Thank you so much!
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