Scottsdale is our top pick — centrally located, close to the venue, and full of things to do. It’s a little pricier, but you’ll be in the middle of the action.

For more budget-friendly options, check out:

Gilbert – our wedding venue is here, plus plenty of restaurants and shopping.

Mesa – between Gilbert and Scottsdale, more of a “local suburb” vibe with lower prices.

✈️ Need Help with Travel Plans?

If you’d like assistance booking flights, hotels, or other travel arrangements for the wedding, our family recommends working with Uncle Al and Weenoka’s travel business. They can help you find the best deals and make planning easy.

You can check out their services here:

https://weenokachavers.inteletravel.com/booktravel.cfm

Grand Canyon-globally recognized natural wonder (Possible family day trip)

Bearizona Drive-through wildlife park in Northern Arizona — like a safari but with bears and elk instead of zebras and giraffes (2.5-3 hours from Phoenix)

Other Fun Stuff

Musical Instrument Museum (North Scottsdale) – explore music from around the world

Talking Stick Resort & Casino – upscale casino, restaurants, and spa

Phoenix Zoo & Botanical Garden – desert nature + wildlife in one trip

Golfing – if that’s your thing (it’s not ours, but people travel here just for it)

We’re so excited to celebrate our wedding with you, and we’d love to add a little adventure to the week! Join us for a Grand Canyon South Rim Day Trip from Phoenix + Sedona.

📅 Possible Dates:

Monday, March 9, 2026 (best option if we are joining)

Thursday, March 5, 2026 (best option if we are joining)

Friday, March 6, 2026 (if we are not joining)

Sunday, March 8, 2026 (if we are not joining)

💲 Cost: $211–$230 per person (approx. $250 with tip)
🕕 Schedule: Depart 6–7 am, return 7–8 pm
🚐 Group Size: Vehicles seat up to 13 people, so larger groups may split into separate vans
💳 Payment: Charged 48 hours before the trip; no cancellations after that

👉 If you’re interested in joining, please fill out our quick interest form here:
https://forms.gle/77BRamJnzE4YiQ4a8

We’d love for you to experience this breathtaking natural wonder with us during our wedding week! 💍✨

Please fill out this form by October 15, 2025 so we can begin planning. Even if you aren’t interested, let us know so we can finalize numbers.

Phoenix isn’t “famous” for one food, but we do have:

Native fry bread – fluffy, delicious, and a must-try

24-hour drive-thru Mexican food – carne asada fries at 3 AM are a spiritual experience

Pizzeria Bianco – if you love Italian-style pizza, this is considered the best in the country

Local Fast Food Picks:

Angie’s Grill / Angie’s Lobster – bowls & wraps (lobster locations serve lobster)

In-N-Out – Dominique’s order: Double Double Animal Style Protein Style

Whataburger – Jason’s order: Whataburger with cheese

Filiberto’s – Ethan’s order: Carne asada fries, no guacamole