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The Willow Wedding & Event Venue

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About The Willow Wedding & Event Venue

Couples planning a Phoenix wedding will find The Willow Wedding & Event Venue among the Surprise area's wedding venues. Beyond wedding venues, the business also offers wedding planners — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.

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Hotels near The Willow Wedding & Event Venue

The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Surprise, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.

  • Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix-Surprise7.6 mi · 14783 West Grand Avenue, Surprise
  • SpringHill Suites by Marriott Surprise9.1 mi · 14380 West Elm Street, Surprise
  • Hilton Garden Inn9.2 mi · 16601 North Stadium Way, Surprise
  • Holiday Inn Express9.2 mi · 16540 North Bullard Avenue, Surprise
  • Residence Inn9.3 mi · 16418 North Bullard Avenue, Surprise
  • Best Western Plus9.6 mi · 13337 West Grand Avenue, Surprise

Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.

Verified reviews

No reviews yet. Only couples who book The Willow Wedding & Event Venue through Lazo can leave one, and it’s the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.

Frequently asked questions

Planning a wedding venue in Phoenix

How much do wedding venues cost in Phoenix?

Venue pricing in Phoenix spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).

What questions should we ask on a venue tour?

Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.

How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Phoenix?

Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.

Phoenix weddings, month by month

Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in January, February, March, November, December. The driest months are April, May, June.

MonthHighLowRainGolden hourSunset
Jan68°46°7%5:06 PM5:43 PM
Feb71°49°8%5:38 PM6:13 PM
Mar78°54°5%6:03 PM6:36 PM
Apr86°61°2%6:25 PM6:59 PM
May94°70°1%6:46 PM7:21 PM
Jun104°79°0%7:03 PM7:39 PM
Jul106°84°6%7:02 PM7:38 PM
Aug105°84°8%6:40 PM7:14 PM
Sep100°78°4%6:01 PM6:34 PM
Oct89°66°4%5:20 PM5:54 PM
Nov76°54°4%4:49 PM5:25 PM
Dec66°45°7%4:44 PM5:22 PM

Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (4.3 mi from Phoenix). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Phoenix.

Getting to Phoenix

Airports
AirportDistanceEst. drive
PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport4 mi5 min
AZA Mesa Gateway Airport26 mi40 min
PRC Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field86 mi2 hr 10 min
Nearby cities
CityDistanceEst. drive
Las Vegas256 mi5 hr 20 min
San Diego299 mi6 hr 10 min

Straight-line distance from central Phoenix; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.

Details

Based in
31241 N 159th Ave, Surprise, AZ 85387, USA
Where
Surprise · 29 miles northwest of central Phoenix
Listed under
Wedding Venues · Wedding Planners
In Phoenix
One of 165 wedding venues we list
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From The Willow Wedding & Event Venue's website

“The Willow, a wedding venue in the scenic Sonoran Desert of Surprise, Arizona. Experience unforgettable celebrations with breathtaking mountain views.”thewillowaz.com
Services they list
Ceremony and reception on site, In-house catering, Bar service, Getting-ready suites, All-inclusive packages, Free parking
Capacity
Up to 150 guests

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Around Surprise

Wedding Venues nearby
2 within 10
Communities served
Peoria

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