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Arizona Biltmore’s Celebrated Venues

By Lauren Ertl | February 24, 2022

Celebrating great love stories since 1929.

Here at the Arizona Biltmore, we simply love a beautiful wedding. From those first butterflies of happy anticipation, right through to the last crumb of delicious cake, we feel tremendously proud to be a part of such a magical occasion.

Nestled amongst palm trees and mountain ranges, forming a magical oasis at the base of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, the Biltmore enjoys both a peaceful desert setting and the best of the city nearby.  The breathtaking landscape makes an incredible backdrop for beautiful weddings, elegantly cared for by our expert team who are focused on making your day seamlessly wonderful.

Discover the most iconic setting for your beautiful moment in our most celebrated venues:

Gold Room: The original dining hall for the resort, the Gold Room often hosted Clark Gable and his friends. Lovingly restored in 2021, the ceiling is made entirely of gold leaf, boasting the second-largest gold leaf installation outside the Taj Mahal.

Paradise Lawn: With more than 330 days of sunshine annually, Phoenix is the perfect place for outdoor weddings, year-round. The perfectly manicured Paradise Lawn is flanked by the iconic Biltmore block, blending stunning architecture with nature.

Aztec Room:  The clever, octagonal structure of this room provides what Frank Lloyd Wright described as ‘unencumbered beauty.’ Serving as the original ballroom for the resort, the Aztec Room has played host to Senator McCain and Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, who both had wedding celebrations here.

Recently reinvented for a new era of sophistication, the Biltmore’s beautiful rooms, spacious suites and iconic cottages have been designed to reflect the desert surroundings. Seven pools offer every vibe from calm retreats and family fun to high-energy adults-only zones. The bar scene is lively; both at the vibrant new Spire Bar, or cocktail hour at the eternally cool Wright Bar. For dining, discover Frank & Albert’s menu of American classics or the fine dining concept at Renata’s Hearth. Or simply relax poolside with a range of options including luxurious private cabanas.

Your greatest day deserves a treasured place in the history of an icon. A century of the world’s leading dignitaries, celebrities and shining lights have adored the Arizona Biltmore’s magical setting, famous design and innate sense of effortless glamour – and we now invite you to do the same.

Photos courtesy of (in order of appearance): Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort (1, 6 & 7); Michael Baxter (2); Michael Kleinberg (5 & 8); Thomas Hart Shelby Photography (3 & 4)

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