Reviewed on 09.27.24

5 out of 5 rating

THANK YOU, Stillwell House!

We recently had the pleasure of hosting our wedding ceremony and reception at The Stillwell House and could not be any more grateful, pleased, and in awe of how our wedding played out. Candace, Kelly, and Maria took the BEST care in listening, planning, and aiding in executing our dream wedding. From excellent food, service, flexibility, communication, and cost…the list could go on and on of the wonderful things this venue has to offer. I must admit, I was worried folks may complain about food, as most do when attending a wedding, but WOW! I was a happy bride walking around from table to table and seeing our guests almost licking their plates clean. Not only was dinner service a hit, but the cocktail bacon wrapped dates are a must have, and our late night bite was incredible as well! We were able to tackle evening hunger with a full service pretzel bar. We cannot thank you enough for all that you have done for us as we celebrated our marriage with family and loved ones.

Stillwell House, you made our dreams come true!

Thank you.

– Jensen Troutman

Reviewed on 01.09.23

5 out of 5 rating

Stillwell delivered with my love for champagne and elevated my expectations of a wedding venue!

Alright, I am going to preface by saying I have champagne taste on a beer budget. Yet somehow Stillwell delivered with my love for champagne and elevated my expectations of a wedding venue. Was Stillwell the cheapest venue option? No. But was it the option that left all of my guests saying, "That was the best wedding I've ever been to and I've been to a LOT of weddings!" YES. Read on for all the detz. I was a bride with wide eyes and a list of non-negotiables. Before we secured Stillwell, we toured and received quotes for a variety of Tucson venues including Loew's Ventana, Ritz Dove Mountain, JW Starpass Marriott, Stardance, Tanque Verde Guest Ranch, Hacienda Del Sol, I could keep going but you catch my drift. No bride rock went unturned in my quest to locate the perfect venue. Then I was discouraged by the proposals provided by these venues on average, $80-100K for four hours, your traditional menu, and a four-drink minimum. My excitement was met with tears due to reality - where are we going to get 100K to host an exceptional wedding? Intro Stillwell house.

Ambiance:
* The Stillwell team allows you to create your vision using their unique bones and beautiful courtyard. For example, we prepared for rain on our NYE wedding therefore, organized a clear tent over the courtyard which amplified the magical ambiance. Flowers was top of mind and Bloom Maven elevated their already beautiful green stems with roses and an abundance of baby breath.
Staff:
* Candace, Wilma, and all the many faces at Stillwell are your guides - they prevent you from overdoing it but also align with your initiatives and objectives. Always being available to assist with any questions, problems, and hypotheticals we had.
* Leveraged Billi Delgado as our Wedding Planner with ACA Event Studios to help with all the day to day planning, she knows the venue incredibly well having worked there in the past
* With any outside vendor, Stillwell accommodated their arrival, set up, and made sure they were positioned in the most conducive place for guests and visual appease
Food:
* Everyone comes to a wedding knowing they will get a few apps, a cold piece of chicken or steak with a lame side. OKAY, not the case here- Stillwell delivers on the FOOD. I have never had so many texts or comments on food alone! Everyone raved about the bacon wrapped shrimp, the elongated charcuterie board, spicy meatballs, spinach artichoke, and this was just the apps. Incoming- fresh off the grill, split plate, scalloped potatoes, mac and cheese... which was all raved about.
* Later we rolled out a late-night nacho bar which again, brought people luring with their mouths watering. At one point, our officiant commented on our cousin who was taking a to-go bag home of mini-chimmi's in fear he wasn't going to leave enough for others to have seconds, LOL.
Mechanics:
* We had 205 guests, believe it or not- we all fit. And it felt intimate not overwhelming.
* Photo booth by DarkHorse was a HUGE hit, allowed all our guests to get great pics in the cantina when they were getting a drink
* The ability to bring in your own booze will save you THOUSANDS. Not joking. I did the math on some of the vendors listed about and the upcharge for a White Claw was 400%... Stillwell allowing us to bring in the variety of booze our guests like to drink was savings back in our pocket.
* Our Room Block was at the Doubletree by Hilton Downtown TCC and we set up a shuttle through Diamond Transportation to loop to and from: venue to hotel, hotel to venue this made navigating downtown Tucson on NYE insanely easy!
* Florals = the very talented Akiko at Bloom Maven
* Photography/Videoraphy = the amazing samsougsphotography

Overall, you give out of towners the experience of downtown Tucson, you share with them an intimate venue where space doesn't feel limited but conversations feel closer, the backdrop you aspire to obtain as a couple (truly, I could have forgo'd the florals and it would have been just as beautiful) and the confidence the staff and owners are going to give you a remarkable night to remember forever. With 200 guests the only thing I was concerned about was space and never ONCE did I feel like we didn't have enough. The Stillwell team is the real deal, the dream team, and made our nuptials unforgettable.

– Cass G.

Sweet Sixteen on 01.07.23

5 out of 5 rating

Dance The Night Away

Stillwell House has established themselves at the forefront of a new class of event studios that practice ‘placemaking,’ a sort of rustic design philosophy that encompasses brick, landscaping, ecology, and social interaction. Fantastic dance area for teens to enjoy the night, not to mention the incredible acoustics for a live DJ. The staff are patient, kind, and kept all of our guests smiling.

– Gustaf T.

Married on 12.12.21

5 out of 5 rating

Full-Service Wedding Venue in Historic Downtown Tucson

As parents of the bride, we can’t thank Candace, Wilma, and the entire Stillwell House staff enough for providing a fairytale wedding for their hometown girl. Clients should not be tempted to decorate the venue; everything is already perfectly and elegantly dressed, from the exterior courtyard to the Bride’s and Groom’s Dressing Rooms. The Stillwell House Team has anticipated every detail including a gift and card hutch and even an exquisite wedding cake knife. The menu is extensive and includes locally-sourced and regional flavors from a trusted family with deep culinary roots in Tucson. Dinner for 135 people, served hot and simultaneously, is no easy feat. Kudos to the wait staff and professional bartender as well.

– Maura M.

Married on 11.06.20

5 out of 5 rating

Smooth As Possible

This team truly made our wedding day go seamlessly. If there were any issues, we had no idea. They made sure we had drinks and had a taste of our appetizers. They coordinated and decorated and were fantastic. Every guest said the place looked beautiful and the best wedding they attended.

– Emily H.

Review on 05.20.15

Beautiful Little Venue

5 out of 5 rating

What a beautiful little venue in downtown Tucson. I walk past this place all the time when I'm downtown, and from the street you wouldn't really know it's a venue. It looks like a lovely, well-kept, classically-designed home.

Once you're actually on the property, the only word to really describe it is charming. There is plenty of space for a decently-sized event between the house itself, which is two stories, and the gorgeous garden/patio/courtyard area outside. I believe there is actually a second building across the courtyard that could be utilized as a dance area for weddings or events that include DJs or bands.

If you're throwing an event in Tucson...definitely a place to consider.

Married on 03.01.08

Out Of Towners

5 out of 5 rating

Stillwell House was excellent. We started planning while we were still living in Tucson, half way through we moved to Texas. Everyone at Stillwell House was very helpful in getting our plans sorted out even though we weren't in town. The rehearsal was planned and I felt very comfortable for the actual wedding day. The day of was wonderful, the brides/bridesmaid room was perfect in getting those last minute hair/makeup fixes done. Everything was ready and perfect. The dinner was perfect, table settings beautiful, they worked w/ my color - TIffany Blue, and made everything beautiful. The waiters/bartenders were great. All in all, a wonderful place w/ wonderful people, I couldn't imagine having my wedding any other place.

- Sarah P.