Cowboy Wedding at Cocoraque Ranch, Tucson AZ

Kick off your boots and celebrate a true Western love story. Cocoraque Ranch is an authentic working ranch in Marana near Tucson, with saguaro silhouettes, wide-open sky, and a covered Pavilion designed for dinner, toasts, and dancing. If you dream of hats, boots, and sunset portraits, this is where a cowboy wedding feels natural and easy.

Why a Cowboy Wedding Belongs at Cocoraque Ranch

Real Desert Backdrop

Historic ranch roads, mesquite trees, and panoramic views give your ceremony a classic Western setting.

The Pavilion

Covered, open-air reception space with string lights, flexible floor plans, and smart power for band or DJ.

Guest Flow

Simple on-site parking, level walkways, ceremony to cocktail hour to reception in a smooth path.

Photo Moments

Horse-corral fencing, rustic gates, adobe textures, vintage ranch decor, and golden-hour light.

Cowboy Wedding Ideas That Fit Your Style

Attire and Details

  • Cowboy hats, bolo ties, denim jackets, pearl-snap shirts, and suede or lace accents.
  • Bouquet wraps with leather or rope.
  • Branded escort cards or woodburned table numbers.

Ceremony Touches

  • Lasso unity ritual, blessing circle, or a boot-lined aisle.
  • Acoustic guitar or fiddle for processional.

Reception Vibe

  • Two-step lessons during cocktail hour, line-dance set after toasts, late-night s’mores at the fire feature.
  • Signature drinks like Desert Paloma or Prickly Pear Lemonade.

Western Tablescapes

  • Long farm tables, muted desert palettes, terracotta, antler or horseshoe accents, and wildflower centerpieces.

What Is Included

The Setting

Choice of outdoor ceremony sites with desert views and a private Pavilion for reception.

Essentials

Tables and chairs, basic layout guidance, string lighting, vendor access to power, staging guidance for band or DJ.

Coordination

Venue host on site, suggested timeline, vendor coordination window, rehearsal walk-through.

Add-Ons

Extra decor packages, lawn games, heaters or fans by season, extended hours.

Sample Cowboy Wedding Timeline

4:30 pm
Guests arrive, water station opens, acoustic prelude.

5:00 pm
Ceremony with lasso unity. Recessional to ranch road portraits.

 5:30 pm
Cocktail hour with two-step mini lesson and lawn games.

6:30 pm
Grand entrance, first dance, toasts, dinner service.

8:00 pm
Line dancing, cake cutting, sunset night portraits under string lights.

10:00 pm
Private last dance and sparkler farewell.

(Adjust seasonally for desert light and comfort.)

Planning Tips for a Seamless Cowboy Wedding

Season and Comfort

Spring and fall are mild. Provide water, shade, and pashminas or blankets by season.

Dress Code Guidance

Encourage boots and comfortable soles

Vendor Team

Choose pros who know outdoor audio, dance-floor setup, and desert timelines.

Accessibility

Let us know about mobility needs. We will plan routes and seating accordingly.

What to Wear on the Ranch

Ready To Tour?

See the space, walk the ceremony sites, and picture your cowboy wedding under Arizona sky. Request a tour and get our current pricing guide.

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FAQ

Ideal for intimate to mid-size weddings (500 guests)  

Yes. We also share a curated list of vendors who know the ranch well.

The Pavilion is covered. We will design a weather-smart layout and add fans or heaters by season.

Yes within venue guidelines. Your DJ or band can plug into our power plan.

Yes. We schedule a walk-through before your day.