FAQs

Can you bring in your own caterer? Outside caterers are allowed on a case-by-case basis.
Is a ceremony flame allowed? Allowed outdoors only.
Is a baraat allowed? Yes
Is there a consumption bar option? Yes
Is this a venue where the guests can stay? No, set up a room block at another property.
Is there a hospitality room available? No, the hotel where the guests are staying can setup a hospitality room or work with you on another solution for serving breakfast to guests.
Does this venue have a gazebo or pergola for a mandap? Yes there is a gazebo. Work with your decorator to design your mandap.

Sangeet and Garba Venues

Where should you have your sangeet? You could host it at La Mariposa. In fact this venue is popular for Indian weddings where the ceremony and reception take place at another Tucson venue.

La Mariposa Resort and Muhurats

La Mariposa Resort is happy to work with you on a ceremony time. They may not be able to accommodate early morning and late night ceremonies due to noise considerations.

Hindu Dietary Requirements

La Mariposa Resort allows outside catering on a case-by-case basis. They may be able to accommodate Hindu dietary requirements for in-house catering.

Resources for Hindu Weddings

• Hindu and National Holidays: days to keep-in-mind when selecting wedding dates.
• Muhurat Calculator
• Mandirs in Arizona
• Wedding Planning Guides
• Indian Wedding Vendors Arizona

FAQs

Can you bring in your own caterer? Allowed on a case-by-case basis
Is a ceremony flame allowed? Yes, the flame is allowed outdoors only.
Is a baraat allowed? Yes
Is there a consumption bar option? Yes
Is this a venue where the guests can stay? No, set up a room block at a hotel.
Is there a hospitality room available? No, the hotel where the guests will be staying can discuss options for serving breakfast to guests that are staying there.
Does this venue have a gazebo or pergola for a mandap? Yes, work with your decorator to design your mandap.

Sangeet and Garba Venues

Where should you have your sangeet? Have your sangeet at La Mariposa. In fact this venue is most popular for pre-wedding events. Alternatively have your sangeet at another resort in the area or for a less costly option at a nearby community center or an Indian restaurant banquet hall.

La Mariposa Resort and Muhurats

They do their best to accommodate muhurats. It may not be possible to accommodate early morning or late night celebrations with a baraat due to noise control, labor union policies, and city ordinances.

Jain Dietary Requirements

La Mariposa Resort allows outside catering on a case-by-case basis. For in-house catering their chefs may be able to accommodate a Jain diet.

Jain Wedding Planning Resources

• Jain and National Holidays: days to keep-in-mind when selecting wedding dates.
• Muhurat Calculator
• Wedding Planning Guides
• Indian Wedding Vendors Arizona

FAQs

Can you bring in your own caterer? Outside catering is allowed on a case-by-case basis.
Is a baraat allowed? Yes
Is there an option for non-alcoholic beverages only? Yes
Is this a venue where the guests can stay? No set up a room block at another property.
Is there a hospitality room available? No, the hotel where the guests will be staying can discuss this as well as other options to serve breakfast to guests staying there.
Does this venue have a gazebo or pergola for the stage? Yes, work with your decorator to design it.

Nearby Masjids

If you prefer to have the nikah and/or shaadi at a Masjid you can follow it up with a Walima at La Mariposa Resort. There are a couple Masjids in the area.

Mehndi Venues

Where should you have your mehndi? You could host a mehndi at La Mariposa Resort. In fact this venue is most popular for pre-wedding events. Alternatively, have your mehndi at an Indian restaurant banquet halls, or a community center.

Muslim Dietary Requirements

La Mariposa Resort allows outside catering on a case-by-case basis. They are not equipped to make halal cuisine.

Resources for Muslim Weddings

• Muslim and National Holidays: days to keep-in-mind when selecting wedding dates.
• Masjids in Arizona
• Wedding Planning Guides
• Indian Wedding Vendors Arizona

FAQs

Can you bring in your own caterer? Outside caterers are allowed on a case-by-case basis.
Does this venue have a gazebo or pergola for the Guru Granth Sahib? Yes, work with your decorator to design an elevated setup. See more info below.
Is a baraat allowed? Yes
Is there space for milni? Yep!
Is there a consumption bar option? Yes
Is this a venue where the guests can stay? No, set up a room block at a neighboring hotel.
Is there a hospitality room available? No, the hotel where the guests will stay can share options for serving breakfast for guests that are staying at the resort.

Anand Karaj at the La Mariposa Resort

Have your Anand Karaj indoors or outdoors at La Mariposa Resort.

Below are photos of outdoor and indoor Anand Karaj ceremonies, so you can see how other couples have setup the ceremony. You may also like our guide on Tips for a non-Gurdwara Anand Karaj.

At the Anand Karaj below, they gave each guest a gadda (cushion) to sit on.

Closest Gurdwaras

There aren’t any Gurdwaras in Tucson. The closest are in the Phoenix area. There are four Gurdwaras in the Greater Phoenix area.

La Mariposa Resort Muhurats

They will do their best to accommodate muhurats. As the venue space is al indoors, it may not be possible to accommodate early morning or late night celebrations with a baraat due to noise control, labor union policies, and city ordinances.

Jaggo and Sangeet Venues

Where should you have your jaggo and/or sangeet? You could host it at the resort. In fact this venue is most popular for pre-ceremony events. Alternatively, Indian restaurant banquet halls or a community center.

Wedding Planning Resources

• Sikh and National Holidays: days to keep-in-mind when selecting wedding dates.
• Muhurat Calculator
• Gurdwaras in Arizona
• Wedding Planning Guides
• Indian Wedding Vendors Arizona