I attended a private event at Desert Foothills recently and found it to be one of the coolest…read moreexperiences of my life! Attending a vendor conference in the Phoenix-area, the last night of the conference was a private party on the Desert Foothills grounds. While Phoenix was suffering through an unseasonably cold winter, the amenities of Desert Foothills didn't dampen anyone's spirits in the slightest. From the retro, ranch-like "Welcome" sign, to the warm and welcoming firepits and patio heaters spread generously throughout the grounds, the venue had everything you could ask for in an open air space. Burros wearing cooler saddles entertained--and refreshed--the attendees, and clever miniature buckets containing everything you needed to make s'mores were nice touches. If you did get too cold, the barn area was very warm and toasty, with an impressive light display and plenty of room for dining, mingling, and a live musical performance (one that, with superior sound and speakers throughout the venue, you could hear clearly no matter where you were). Again, everything was top-notch and I'm jealous of anyone that hosts their event here in the future! In the end, I'm really disappointed that I don't live in the Phoenix area as I would love to host or attend more events here.

Staff was great, the walk is a bit much... maybe giving guests rides in and out can be part of a…read morepackage ? We did appreciate the valet though!

We rented this venue for a birthday party, and while the physical space is very pretty, I…read moreabsolutely would not recommend it. The venue manager, Lorena, is completely unprofessional, and the communication throughout the entire process was a nightmare. If you are considering booking this space, please be aware of the multiple red flags we experienced: Right from the start, Lorena canceled our first viewing appointment. Once we rescheduled and booked, communication via text became incredibly difficult. She would take days to respond, routinely failed to fully read messages, and would either ignore direct questions or respond with completely irrelevant answers. Getting a clear answer on when we could meet to pay our remaining balance was an exhausting process of constant follow-ups. During our initial visit, we were explicitly told multiple times that we could have a taquero set up inside the venue. However, when we arrived a month before the event to pay our final balance, Lorena abruptly changed her story, stating it wasn't allowed due to code issues. While code compliance is understandable, she should have contacted us to let us know about the changes sooner. Fortunately, our caterer was flexible enough to switch to a buffet style. We were told the venue would be open starting at 9:00 AM on the day of our event. When we arrived at 1:00 PM to set up, the building was locked. It took staff 30 minutes to arrive and open up, leaving us and our vendors waiting outside, which threw off our entire schedule. During setup, venue personnel constantly hovered and micromanaged us--complaining about the doors being open while we were actively unloading heavy items and restricting one of the vendors from using the VIP suite we had explicitly been told we could use for storage. Our contract required a $500 refundable deposit, which we paid in cash and were promised would be returned in cash. It ultimately took nearly two weeks of constant hounding to get our money back. When I went to retrieve it the Thursday after the event, Lorena claimed she didn't have the cash and promised the owner (Lupita) would Zelle it to me. After providing my information, Lorena would not respond to my texts for days, or sometimes would not respond at all. Fed up, I managed to track down the owner's number directly. When I spoke to Lupita on Friday, she informed me that she had actually given the deposit money to Lorena the day prior. Lorena had the money since Thursday and had not contacted me, even though she knew I had been asking for it for two weeks. The owner told me I could pick it up that day. When I finally went to pick up the deposit, Lorena was incredibly short with us and didn't even apologize. If I hadn't taken it upon myself to bypass management and contact the owner directly, I would probably still be waiting for my money. What should have been a celebratory experience was ruined by unnecessary stress and unprofessionalism. The venue itself is great for parties, but the venue manager/coordinator was horrible. Save yourself the headache and book elsewhere.

This was a great place for a wedding. Super reasonable and very accommodating. They decorated…read morebeautifully and everyone had a wonderful time. The cake was amazing! Best cake ever! Yes it is in a strip mall but you would never know it once you are inside! The people who run the business are incredible and so helpful. Their catering is delicious! Wedding was November 2022

We were pleasantly surprised and impressed. We recently went to a large wedding of 400+. Impressed…read morewith accommodations, food, service, and environment. Would recommend for large parties.

This venue was everything that me and my husband was looking for to host our wedding. We had an…read moreincredible evening. Mark helped us out from the moment we decided this venue was right up until and through our entire wedding night and made sure everything went smoothly. We were able to transform it into the perfect spot and we wouldn't have changed a thing.

My wife and I got married here this past Saturday. Throughout the entire process Maggie exceeded…read moreour expectations. Maggie gave great suggestions and helped with our rehearsal. She really took the lead at rehearsal and made great suggestions for things we should do or try. Our wedding started 15mins later than expected but she was accommodating and helped keep my wife calm in a time of need. The view is to die for and the venue is breathtaking. It is a hidden gem at the moment but will be sold out every weekend soon. We couldn't have asked for anything more and were blown away with how everything was set up. Maggie was top notch and anyone looking to get married needs to get married here.

My husband and I had the absolute BEST experience at Cave Creek Chapel! Maggie was beyond helpful…read moreand went out of her way to make our day extra special. She was flexible and professional, and gave us great ideas. She was so laid back and was easy to work with. She was very responsive and worked super quick for our quick elopement! The venue was stunning, and Coyote Joe was the best officiant for us! Our ceremony was quaint and intimate, and it was absolutely the best day! Thank you Maggie for making it fantastic!!

I had the pleasure of attendng a mitzvah recently at Dolce Events and I was very impressed with…read morethis beautiful venue! It's a great location, offers plenty of parking, and has a large space with a bar that serves both indoor and outdoor... The food was good and while I know our hostess hired plenty of outside vendors for the entertainment, etc... it all worked well within the venue. Bathrooms were clean and spacious as well. If you're looking for a turnkey event venue in Scottsdale, Dolce is a great place to check out.

WOW! Talk about a 'hidden gem'! My daughter's high school swim team had their season end banquet…read morehere. Dolce did an amazing job! Upon arrival, they had plenty of parking, the venue was decorated beautifully with a photo op area for all the Instagram moments. The room was set perfectly. I know I'm gushing, but they did a great job. The food was great. NO COMPLAINTS! I'm not affiliated with this venue at all only 100% satisfied. Bathrooms were nice. Overall, amazing. I highly recommend this venue for any function - up to 250 ppl I think it was. The manager on duty, Jennifer Lajoie who is the Director of Events was so very helpful and a joy. Kitchen and catering staff were on point too.

Rev James did a absolutely awesome job planning and performing our wedding. We met his wife whom…read morewas wonderful. The ceremony and reception was enjoyed by all. He has since performed weddings for many of our family members and friends. It's kind of cool all of us having weddings by the same person and yet it has our own personal touch to it. We would reccomend anyone using him as your dream day will be exactly how you dreamt it to be without disappointment. Happy Marriage and many Blessings! You

We went to have some fish and play the queen and we had a great time this place is huge and well…read moreorganized. The food was outstanding and very good. We all really liked out dinners there was 9 of us. Highly recommend a visit if you're an elks member.

I'm a new member of Elks Lodge 335. The Lodge hosts the Phoenix Division of the US Naval Sea…read moreCadets. Our unit does color guard duties as well as performing Honor Guard duties for events such as Honor Flights for veterans to travel to Washington, DC to visit the various memorials (Vietnam, Iwo Jima, Arlington National Cemetery, and more. Frankly, I can't think of a better group of people..

This place is awesome! I planned this as the first stop for a bachelorette party and Mike, the…read moreowner, was so amazing. He made the whole experience memorable and the whole group had a great time. We rented the entire experience for 8 girls. Booking the experience was super easy and reasonably priced. Mike walked us through setting up the lights and pairing our phones with the clickers. The fact that it was BYOB made it extra fun. There's probably 10-12 different backdrops and it's very easy to use the full hour. Everyone raved about the experience, even the people who don't normally take selfies. Most importantly, the bride enjoyed it and has a ton of pictures to commemorate her bachelorette. Pro tip : the backgrounds change occasionally so you can always go back and get a different backdrop.

I love love love taking pics at Scottsdale Selfie museum. It is an intimate space with ever…read morechanging backdrops and vignettes, which is available for anything from Instagram feed photos to product shots. Owner Mike Clevenger has created something fun and innovative with this space, and the settings will change monthly! By reservation only, you can have the space for a fee of $25/adult, $20/child over 3 on weekends. $20/adult/ and $17 per child over 3 during the week, for an hour. The space can accommodate up to 15 people - so anticipate that you may be sharing with others. Buy outs are also available for under $300 for the hour. This place is perfect for a small family, babies, toddlers, and adults! Pets are also allowed, just be sure to add this into the reservation and clean up any messes your pup may leave behind. You can explore each of the 'photo booths/backrops with your own personal ring lights with Bluetooth remotes - these can be used with your phone or digital camera. You can also bring your pro gear! Getting there may be confusing, but just remember that the studio is inside of a larger business complex. You can park on the east or the west parking lots. For reference, the building is diagonal to Hop Doddy. For discounted admission, use promo code 'Jax5'. Be sure to follow @scottsdale_selfie on instagram, to get updates on new backgrounds.