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Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center

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"I don't think we could have found a more perfect place for a destination wedding. The facility is beautiful and the rooms are comparable to a 5-star hotel. The town of Ajo is magical and we felt so very welcomed. I can't wait to go back!" - Maria, Loveland, CO

The Sonoran Desert Inn and Conference Center is a unique, affordable destination for weddings. With a variety of indoor and outdoor event spaces to chose from and the incredible Sonoran Desert as a backdrop, we can accommodate an intimate affair or a big bash. The reliably wonderful weather in Ajo, especially from October-May, means lots of potential for outdoor celebrations!

Our staff loves to work with couples to create unforgettable desert ceremonies, festive receptions, and special activities to round out a wedding weekend for guests. We can connect you with local vendors, as well as those in Phoenix and Tucson that will deliver to Ajo. You'll stay well-fed with our amazing local chefs who can design a menu to suit any budget or vibe. They specialize in Southwestern, Northern Mexican, and Tohono O'odham Native American cuisines, but can create a menu in any style you choose. 

This isn't your typical Scottsdale or Tucson resort; couples chose Ajo and the Conference Center for its remote desert location, historic flavor, and quirky Southwest charm. It's a great space for both do-it-yourselfers and professional planners, a blank slate with limitless possibilities. Contact us to share your ideas and let us help you dream up an extraordinary event!

Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding

Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding

Meredith Comfort with 2 Comforts Photography

Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding

Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding

Meredith Comfort with 2 Comforts Photography!

Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding

Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding

Meredith Comfort with 2 Comforts Photography!

Local couple Gabriel and Deanna pose in the Ajo Plaza, a great spot for photos

Local couple Gabriel and Deanna pose in the Ajo Plaza, a great spot for photos

Conference Center Co-Directors Emily and Stuart at their ceremony site

Conference Center Co-Directors Emily and Stuart at their ceremony site

Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding

Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding

Meredith Comfort with 2 Comforts Photography

A wedding ceremony in the desert, just 10 minutes from the Conference Center

A wedding ceremony in the desert, just 10 minutes from the Conference Center

A wedding ceremony in the desert, just 10 minutes from the Conference Center

A wedding ceremony in the desert, just 10 minutes from the Conference Center

Couple Lacey and Matt from Denver, CO

Couple Lacey and Matt from Denver, CO

Posing for photos in the desert, just 10 minutes from the Conference Center

Posing for photos in the desert, just 10 minutes from the Conference Center

Posing for photos in the desert, just 10 minutes from the Conference Center

Posing for photos in the desert, just 10 minutes from the Conference Center

Posing for photos in the desert, just 10 minutes from the Conference Center

Posing for photos in the desert, just 10 minutes from the Conference Center

Couple Lacey and Matt from Denver, CO

Couple Lacey and Matt from Denver, CO

Posing for photos in the Conference Center courtyard

Posing for photos in the Conference Center courtyard

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Lacey and Matt had their reception for 50 people in the Learning Center, the school's former cafeteria. Tile floor, wooden beams, seats 75 with space for a dance floor.

Lacey and Matt had their reception for 50 people in the Learning Center, the school's former cafeteria. Tile floor, wooden beams, seats 75 with space for a dance floor.

Ajo Flower Shop has done the bouquets for multiple SDCC weddings

Ajo Flower Shop has done the bouquets for multiple SDCC weddings

Creative planners and DIY couples will love the blank slate aspect of the Conference Center. Lacey and Matt of Denver, CO and their friends made these wonderful centerpieces.

Creative planners and DIY couples will love the blank slate aspect of the Conference Center. Lacey and Matt of Denver, CO and their friends made these wonderful centerpieces.

A peek inside a wedding reception in the Learning Center, which works well for smaller weddings of 40-75.

A peek inside a wedding reception in the Learning Center, which works well for smaller weddings of 40-75.

Creative planners and DIY couples will love the blank slate aspect of the Conference Center. Lacey and Matt of Denver, CO and their friends made these wonderful centerpieces.

Creative planners and DIY couples will love the blank slate aspect of the Conference Center. Lacey and Matt of Denver, CO and their friends made these wonderful centerpieces.

Creative planners and DIY couples will love the blank slate aspect of the Conference Center. Lacey and Matt of Denver, CO and their friends made these wonderful centerpieces.

Creative planners and DIY couples will love the blank slate aspect of the Conference Center. Lacey and Matt of Denver, CO and their friends made these wonderful centerpieces.

Creative planners and DIY couples will love the blank slate aspect of the Conference Center. Lacey and Matt of Denver, CO and their friends made these wonderful centerpieces.

Creative planners and DIY couples will love the blank slate aspect of the Conference Center. Lacey and Matt of Denver, CO and their friends made these wonderful centerpieces.

Because we don't require you to use any particular caterer, you'll have the flexibility to customize your dining options. Lacey and Matt brought their favorite cupcakes all the way from Colorado!

Because we don't require you to use any particular caterer, you'll have the flexibility to customize your dining options. Lacey and Matt brought their favorite cupcakes all the way from Colorado!

A cocktail hour with a local Tohono O'odham band and dancing in the Outdoor Theater, which can accommodate up to 150 for this sort of cocktail party.

A cocktail hour with a local Tohono O'odham band and dancing in the Outdoor Theater, which can accommodate up to 150 for this sort of cocktail party.

Stuart and Emily's "naked" cake with succulents, made by Ajo baker Alejandra Ortega.

Stuart and Emily's "naked" cake with succulents, made by Ajo baker Alejandra Ortega.

Our facility is BYOB, a great asset for couples who want to customize their offerings and stay within budget.

Our facility is BYOB, a great asset for couples who want to customize their offerings and stay within budget.

Reception in the Curley School Auditorium, which can seat up to 175 with space for a dance floor.

Reception in the Curley School Auditorium, which can seat up to 175 with space for a dance floor.

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Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding

Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding

Meredith Comfort with 2 Comforts Photography

Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding

Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding

Meredith Comfort with 2 Comforts Photography

Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding

Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding

Meredith Comfort with 2 Comforts Photography

Local chefs Dionne Vega and Christina Vega-Zubiate design specialized menus for events, including weddings.

Local chefs Dionne Vega and Christina Vega-Zubiate design specialized menus for events, including weddings.

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Bride Emily in the Conference Center courtyard before her ceremony. The Curley School tower is in the background.

Bride Emily in the Conference Center courtyard before her ceremony. The Curley School tower is in the background.

Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding

Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding

Meredith Comfort with 2 Comforts Photography!

Succulent bouquet by Sue at Ajo Flower Shop.

Succulent bouquet by Sue at Ajo Flower Shop.

Chile en Nogada, a Mexican specialty made for a wedding by Dionne Vega and Christina Vega-Zubiate.

Chile en Nogada, a Mexican specialty made for a wedding by Dionne Vega and Christina Vega-Zubiate.

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Bride Cassandra with members of her wedding party.

Bride Cassandra with members of her wedding party.

Bride Stacy, an Ajo native who now lives in Phoenix but returned to her hometown to get married.

Bride Stacy, an Ajo native who now lives in Phoenix but returned to her hometown to get married.

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Brides Stacy and Cassandra at their ceremony

Brides Stacy and Cassandra at their ceremony

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A beautiful bride with a classic Southwest backdrop. There are many wonderful places to take photos at the Conference Center and around Ajo.

A beautiful bride with a classic Southwest backdrop. There are many wonderful places to take photos at the Conference Center and around Ajo.

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Reception in the Curley School Auditorium, which features a retractable wall that opens to mountain views.

Reception in the Curley School Auditorium, which features a retractable wall that opens to mountain views.

Brides Stacy and Casandra cut their cake, by Ajo baker Alejandra Ortega

Brides Stacy and Casandra cut their cake, by Ajo baker Alejandra Ortega

Another view of the historic Curley School Auditorium with the back wall open.

Another view of the historic Curley School Auditorium with the back wall open.

Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding

Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding

Meredith Comfort with 2 Comforts Photography!

Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding

Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding

Meredith Comfort with 2 Comforts Photography

Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding

Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding

Meredith Comfort with 2 Comforts Photography

Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding

Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding

Meredith Comfort with 2 Comforts Photography

Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding

Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding

Meredith Comfort with 2 Comforts Photography

Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding

Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding

Meredith Comfort with 2 Comforts Photography

Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding

Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding

Meredith Comfort with 2 Comforts Photography

Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding

Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding

Meredith Comfort with 2 Comforts Photography

Staci Grady and Reed Kraemer

Staci Grady and Reed Kraemer

Photo courtesy Don Vontheung with FaiMai Photography

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Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding
Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding
Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding
Local couple Gabriel and Deanna pose in the Ajo Plaza, a great spot for photos
Conference Center Co-Directors Emily and Stuart at their ceremony site
Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding
A wedding ceremony in the desert, just 10 minutes from the Conference Center
A wedding ceremony in the desert, just 10 minutes from the Conference Center
Couple Lacey and Matt from Denver, CO
Posing for photos in the desert, just 10 minutes from the Conference Center
Posing for photos in the desert, just 10 minutes from the Conference Center
Posing for photos in the desert, just 10 minutes from the Conference Center
Couple Lacey and Matt from Denver, CO
Posing for photos in the Conference Center courtyard
DPP_374.jpg
Lacey and Matt had their reception for 50 people in the Learning Center, the school's former cafeteria. Tile floor, wooden beams, seats 75 with space for a dance floor.
Ajo Flower Shop has done the bouquets for multiple SDCC weddings
Creative planners and DIY couples will love the blank slate aspect of the Conference Center. Lacey and Matt of Denver, CO and their friends made these wonderful centerpieces.
A peek inside a wedding reception in the Learning Center, which works well for smaller weddings of 40-75.
Creative planners and DIY couples will love the blank slate aspect of the Conference Center. Lacey and Matt of Denver, CO and their friends made these wonderful centerpieces.
Creative planners and DIY couples will love the blank slate aspect of the Conference Center. Lacey and Matt of Denver, CO and their friends made these wonderful centerpieces.
Creative planners and DIY couples will love the blank slate aspect of the Conference Center. Lacey and Matt of Denver, CO and their friends made these wonderful centerpieces.
Because we don't require you to use any particular caterer, you'll have the flexibility to customize your dining options. Lacey and Matt brought their favorite cupcakes all the way from Colorado!
A cocktail hour with a local Tohono O'odham band and dancing in the Outdoor Theater, which can accommodate up to 150 for this sort of cocktail party.
Stuart and Emily's "naked" cake with succulents, made by Ajo baker Alejandra Ortega.
Our facility is BYOB, a great asset for couples who want to customize their offerings and stay within budget.
Reception in the Curley School Auditorium, which can seat up to 175 with space for a dance floor.
IMG_7169LowRes.jpg
Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding
Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding
Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding
Local chefs Dionne Vega and Christina Vega-Zubiate design specialized menus for events, including weddings.
20151108-DSC_0632.jpg
Bride Emily in the Conference Center courtyard before her ceremony. The Curley School tower is in the background.
Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding
Succulent bouquet by Sue at Ajo Flower Shop.
Chile en Nogada, a Mexican specialty made for a wedding by Dionne Vega and Christina Vega-Zubiate.
20151108-DSC_0117.jpg
20151108-DSC_1042.jpg
20151108-DSC_1165.jpg
Bride Cassandra with members of her wedding party.
Bride Stacy, an Ajo native who now lives in Phoenix but returned to her hometown to get married.
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Brides Stacy and Cassandra at their ceremony
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A beautiful bride with a classic Southwest backdrop. There are many wonderful places to take photos at the Conference Center and around Ajo.
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Reception in the Curley School Auditorium, which features a retractable wall that opens to mountain views.
Brides Stacy and Casandra cut their cake, by Ajo baker Alejandra Ortega
Another view of the historic Curley School Auditorium with the back wall open.
Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding
Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding
Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding
Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding
Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding
Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding
Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding
Jackie & Ryan Spring Wedding
Staci Grady and Reed Kraemer
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55 Orilla Ave, Ajo, AZ  85321                                              (520) 373-0804                                                info@sonorancc.com