Orange Tree Golf Resort

The Orange Tree was a dream location for my two day wedding weekend. Jen, the onsite coordinator did a great job managing all the little details that went into making our big days so special. We had a vow renewal and a Indian wedding ceremony over the course of two days and they bent over backwards to ensure everything went smoothly. The in house catering made delicious food for our luncheon. The in house centerpieces, the in house sound system, the ballroom draping, all made for a magical evening reception in the Mariposa Ballroom. We are thrilled we chose Orange Tree and couldn't recommend them highly enough!

When we first began planning our daughter’s wedding, we had no idea how difficult it would be trying to do it 1,000 miles away in Austin, Texas. The very first thing we did was search for the perfect venue that could not only host both the wedding and reception together but would also give us the most for our budget and were elated to find Orange Tree Golf Club. Jennifer Zuraikat – who, in the end, ended up being our saving grace - was there every step and was AMAZING. She always took the time to answer all my emails – and there were A LOT. If I had a question that she could not answer right then, she would let me know and would quickly get that answer for me. She was very sweet and professional from beginning to end. I always had tons of questions about everything, and she was always there for me when I needed her with so much patience! When we arrived at OTGC, we were blown away by how gorgeous the grounds were. The view was so beautiful that we had decided to keep decorating to a minimum for the ceremony outside at the gazebo. While we were setting up, her staff was there, ready to help with whatever we needed to make sure that everything was perfect. We had over 200 candles that we needed lit for the cocktail hour in the foyer and the reception in the ballroom, which staff took care of for us. Ten minutes before the ceremony was to begin, I was informed that our DJ was a no-show. While I was outside the venue trying desperately to get in touch with the DJ, Jennifer came out and assured us that everything would work out, that if we could not get in touch with the DJ, that they had a PA system that we could hook up to a cell phone with a playlist if needed. Fortunately, we had a guest who had DJ’d, so Jennifer had the staff bring in the PA system, got it hooked up and by the time the guests were ready to enter the ballroom for the reception, everything was set up and we were able to have music and dancing for our guests. There are no words to describe how appreciative we are for all that Jennifer did for us. Through all the chaos, panic and tears, she remained professional, calm and did what she could to make sure that the rest of the evening went smoothly. The food – we were a little nervous since our daughter had chosen a plated meal of filet mignon, mashed potatoes and asparagus instead of buffet. We were unsure with how many plates had to be distributed, if it would remain at least warm by the time they got to each guest table. We worried for nothing – the hors d’ouvres and our meal were DELICIOUS and HOT! Each tray of food was covered with cloches, which helped keep the meals hot when they were placed at each table. All the guests raved about the food and were blown away by the quality and quantity – one of the best meals we have ever had at a wedding. Overall, our daughter’s wedding was beautiful. We still get compliments from guests on how great of a time they had and how beautiful the venue was. Everyone from our event planner Jennifer to the waitstaff to the kitchen staff were so sweet and helpful and made it possible for our daughter to have her dream wedding come true. Everyone was easy to work with and made planning an out of state wedding effortless. If anyone is considering Orange Tree Golf Club for their wedding – DO IT! And make sure to ask for Jennifer – you will not be disappointed! ~ Jason & Renee Mossotti

Jennifer was fantastic to work with

Can’t say enough about this venue and Jennifer, the even coordinator. This is an all inclusive venue. Food. Booze. Tables. Linens. That alone made our planning so easy. They also offer incredible value for their pricing. The staff was extremely kind and made sure everything was set up perfect. Jennifer made our day amazing. She was there basically all day to ensure everything ran smoothly. She also spent a lot of time with us and always responded to communication.

Where to begin...this place is very chaotic and not very keen on making your day special. When we first booked the Orange Tree for the wedding ceremony/reception, we had Kristen who was wonderfully. She ensured me of backup plans just in case of bad weather etc. After a few months when we were going in for our taste testing, we found out that Kristen no longer works for the company. Patty, who was taking over for her, informed us that she hadn't been with the company for 4 weeks! No one informed us of the change, so I knew it may be difficult. It took them weeks to respond back to my questions, and I ended up not getting some things that I did request for the reception. The day before the wedding, we were not allowed to decorate the reception area (tables, setup, etc) until the day of the wedding. Patty didn't want to work with the other ideas we had planned since it rained and they were going to put us in this small room that just wouldn't work. She was very hard to work with and messed up our invoice a few times. When I requested that someone be there in the morning to let me set up a "demonstration" table for my helpers to use, no one was there. I had to leave since I had to do my hair and makeup, along with my other bridesmaids and did not have time to wait. They did not get the tables ready until 12:30pm when our wedding photos/ ceremony started around 2:30pm. My husband ended up setting the tables (bless him!) and informed me that they rented out a few of the tables we needed! So instead of being able to have time to take photos at 2:30, I had to set up a few things after I was done getting ready. The rest of the evening went well and everyone ended up having a good time (that is why I gave them 3 stars). However, the employees ended up throwing away some of my wedding stuff and damaged the umbrellas I had hanging from the ceiling. Then Patty hounded me a few days after the wedding, saying that I owed them money because she didn't calculate the sales tax right. I asked about the damaged wedding decor and what they threw away... she told me that I should of let her know so they wouldn't of thrown away certain items. I'm sorry, but I feel if it is wedding decor or anything that is not food, they should be kept until the next day when the customer can decide what will be kept, thrown out, etc. I apologize for the novel I have written but please, go somewhere else where they are more professional. Find a place that will be passionate about your day!

We had a little bit of a rough start as the Orange Tree was going through some changes with the event coordinators, but once Carrie and Patty became a team, the response time for questions was great! They made themselves readily available to make sure that our wedding day went smoothly and that every detail of our wedding was captured - and it went off incredibly! I am very thorough with my planning, and they were very patient with me. Both of them (along with the general manager TJ) were present on our day. We had a larger wedding and they greatly helped with any accommodation we needed. Our guests loved our food selections - we did a plated dinner of salmon, lemon chicken, and sirloin steak (and filet for me and my husband). No one left hungry! I have yet to hear a complaint about the food provided. And the Pink Drink at the bar was a HUGE hit! Highly recommend getting the open bar - everyone loved it! We also hosted a brunch the following morning. Definitely get the omelette station - fresh ingredients and everyone was going back for more. We spent the night at the Orange Tree and had a beautiful room that was secluded, yet had a beautiful view of the golf course. By far the nicest room I've ever stayed in - completed with a huge walk in shower, jetted tub, FULL size refrigerator, and patio! I would highly recommend doing the vendor package - it included the DJ, Photographer, and Florist. All of them were FANTASTIC and a much better deal than if we had gone out on our own to find them. All 3 vendors have worked with Orange Tree for a very long time, they are the best of the best! We are very glad that we had our wedding at the Orange Tree. Our pictures and video (we used NORMSCAR Video productions) turned out BEAUTIFULLY. The lush greenery is what drew us in - and it did not disappoint! Our wedding day was absolutely beautiful!

Coordinator was a no show. The staff besides her was amazing and would highly recommend their vendor package as the photographer, florist and dj are incredible people.

We used Orange Tree Golf Course for our wedding last week and the venue is beautiful. The ballroom has lots of space and can accommodate groups of many different sizes. We had a rough start with planning and coordinating details due to the Catering/Event Director, but after Patty had taken over, the rest of the planning was a breeze. Patty, Johnny, and the rest of the team really took control the day of the wedding. She made sure things ran smooth and that everything was taken care of. I was able to actually enjoy our wedding without stressing about other things. Overall we had a beautiful, perfect day. We are still receiving nothing but great feedback and kind words from our guests!

The ladies with events were fantastic! They were courteous, prompt and helpful! Do NOT expect a great rooms situation... I hope they are fixing their communication,but we had nothing but problems with their rooms contact and the front desk at check in!

Orange Tree is absolutely stunning! From the gazebo outside to the elegant ballroom we could not have been any happier to have our wedding here. Jennifer was extremely helpful and attentive as our planner. She is awesome and I would highly recommend her and Orange Tree to anyone!!

My daughter's wedding at the Orange Tree was wonderful. Everyone was so attentive, the rooms were great, the setting gorgeous! We had a lot of out of the ordinary plans and requests, and the staff was totally flexible and on board. Everything went off without a hitch! My only complaints were: 1) we had our rehearsal dinner on the patio and it was cold; they had propane heaters but they had no fuel and no one thought to go get some; our guests were freezing. Probably not usually a problem in Scottsdale, but the wedding was in February. 2) the rooms are very spread out and a lot of people had to walk long distances to get to the main building or to visit with other guests.

We were in the Mariposa ballroom and foyer with about 185 guests. The room was the perfect size for the group, and the foyer and grounds were beautiful for the cocktail hour. The service (outsourced by Dad's Catering) was great at the reception, although they were slightly under staffed for the size of our group. Employees of Orange Tree provided cart service transporting our guests from their rooms to the reception and back, which was a nice because the resort is pretty expansive. The Event Manager, Lynn, at Orange Tree was professional and helpful. The only negative in working with Orange Tree was that that the restaurant and bar at the hotel were closed due to the recession and the catering was not in-house. Overall, our guests enjoyed staying at the resort, and everyone had a great time at the reception. Orange Tree is a good value for a Scottsdale wedding.

First the Wedding Coordinators Joyce and Kerry were fantastic! The food the creative ideas their willingness to work with us! Everyone had a great time in a truely beautiful location that is very reasonably priced!