The Cocoraque Pavilion

Minutes from Tucson in Marana, the Cocoraque Pavilion is your covered, open-air reception space—romantic string lights overhead, desert air all around, and smart power for your DJ or band. Dine, toast, and dance together with easy guest flow from ceremony to cocktails to reception.

Why couples choose the Pavilion

  • Covered reception with open sides for airflow and comfort in every season
  • Permanent string-light ambiance; optional overhead add-ons and draping
  • Flexible floor plans: rounds, longs, sweetheart, or mixed layouts
  • Power drops and defined dance floor for seamless entertainment
  • Level routes from parking to ceremony, cocktails, and reception

Planning your whole day here? Explore Wedding packages, our Outdoor ceremony guide, and the Wedding gallery for layouts and lighting ideas.

Reception layouts that fit your guest list

Design a layout that matches your style and service plan.

  • Intimate & micro: cozy lounges + long tables, quick toasts, first dance at dusk
  • Classic: rounds + head table, central dance floor, easy server paths
  • Expanded: extended rows, staged dinner service, dedicated dessert or late-night bites

See sample setups in the Wedding gallery and ask for a custom floor plan during your Book a tour.

Dinner, toasts, and dancing—under cover

The Pavilion shelters your celebration while keeping the desert in view. We’ll map your timeline so transitions feel natural—vows, cocktails, dinner, toasts, and open dance—without bottlenecks at the bar or buffet.

  • Strategic bar placement near the dance floor
  • Hydration and bussing stations to keep tables clean
  • Power and lighting guidance for caterers, DJs, and photographers

Review our Bar policy & caterer guidelines and bring the team you love—our vendor-friendly approach keeps planning simple.

Lighting & décor options

Start with the Pavilion’s warm string-light glow and add your signature:

  • Overhead market-light grids (add-on)
  • Soft draping and runners to frame the space
  • Western-rustic accents: wood textures, lanterns, desert-friendly florals

See what’s possible on Décor & lighting add-ons and in the Wedding gallery.

Weather-smart by design

If wind or weather shifts, we pivot to a pre-planned Pavilion layout—same dinner, same dance floor, same timeline.

Common questions are covered in our Wedding FAQ. Your coordinator will confirm a simple Plan B during walkthrough.

Photo moments right outside

Slip out at sunset for portraits, then return to the glow.

  • Saguaro silhouettes and mountain lines at golden hour
  • Old-West ranch fencing and textures
  • After-dark Pavilion glow with starry-sky frames

Tour the Pavilion

Walk the aisle options, step onto the dance floor, and see the lighting at dusk. Tell us your date and guest count; we’ll share a draft layout and next steps. Book a tour to experience the Pavilion at sunset.

Quick details

  • Location: Marana, AZ (easy I-10 access; Tucson hotels nearby)
  • Style: Covered, open-air reception with desert views
  • Lighting: Permanent string lights; overhead add-ons available
  • Vendors: Open policy with simple guidelines
  • Accessibility: Level routes between all key spaces

FAQ

We support intimate to larger celebrations with multiple floor-plan options. Ask for sample layouts for your guest count.

Yes – planner, caterer, bartender (licensed/insured), DJ/band, florist, photographer. We’ll share simple guidelines.

We follow county quiet hours; we’ll confirm exact timing for your date.

A pre-planned Pavilion layout – your coordinator will review Plan B so everything stays stress-free.

String lights are in place; optional overhead lighting, draping, linens, and simple western-rustic décor are available as add-ons.

Safety comes first. We’ll adjust timing or reschedule if needed due to storms or extreme heat.