The Wright House

Floral wedding arch and rows of white chairs in a garden, backlit by low sun through the trees
Illustrative photograph. This is not The Wright House. Photography of the venue is on its own website.
  • All-Inclusive
  • Garden
  • Historic Estate
  • Mesa, AZ
Capacity 50 to 300
Pricing All-inclusive packages
Setting Indoor and Outdoor
Catering In-house only

Couples who want a mature garden setting and a package that covers catering, cake, DJ and coordination in one price.

What stands out

Opened in 1991 as the first independent wedding venue in the East Valley, with two separate sites on one property: the Garden Ballroom and the Provencal. Fountains and dense planting keep the grounds green even in January, which is unusual this far into the desert.

What to watch for

Two venues run on the same property, so ask which one your quote covers and whether another wedding could be running alongside yours on the same date.

What couples report

This is the most reviewed wedding venue in Mesa and the feedback is unusually consistent. Couples name their coordinator personally in most positive reviews, and the included vendors, particularly food and DJ, are praised rather than tolerated, which is not the norm for package venues. The practical thing to establish on a tour is which of the two on-site venues you are being quoted for.

Commonly praised

  • Grounds stay lush through winter months
  • Package vendors chosen by the venue rated well by couples
  • Day-of coordinators named individually in most reviews
  • Two distinct venue styles on one site

Recurring complaints

  • Two venues on one property can mean a second event nearby
  • Peak-season Saturdays book far ahead
  • Package model limits outside vendor choice

Summarised in our own words from published reviews on Google, last reviewed September 2026. We do not republish review text.

Venue details

Address
636 W University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201
Catering
In-house only
Alcohol policy
Licensed bar on site
Booking window
12 to 18 months ahead for October through April

Find The Wright House online

Amenities

  • On-site ceremony site
  • Getting-ready suites
  • On-site parking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Tables and chairs included
  • AV and sound system
  • Dance floor
  • Prep kitchen

Location


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