The short answer
A three-day Scottsdale wedding-weekend plan for getting ready together, a night-before get-together and the day after by the pool.
- Day 1: arrive, settle in and hold the night-before get-together at its own venue.
- Day 2: get ready together at the home, then leave for the ceremony and reception venues.
- Day 3: gather for a slow morning and time by the pool.
- Book group meals early and plan ride-share for each offsite gathering.
- The homes are places to stay together, not event venues; celebrations happen at their own venues.
Written and edited by Trailstead Stays content team, Trailstead Stays · Last reviewed 2026-10-05
Before you plan
Settle the wedding schedule and headcount first, then book lodging and group meals around the ceremony and reception plans.
Trailstead homes are residential lodging for your group. They are places to stay and get ready together, not event venues. Each home's house rules, guest limit and visitor rules apply, and every celebration happens at its own venue.
Day 1: arrive and gather before the wedding
Phoenix Sky Harbor is the main airport for most groups. Stagger arrivals, settle into the home and plan the night-before get-together at its own reserved venue.
Day 2: get ready together
Use the shared spaces to get ready together, then leave for the ceremony and reception at their own venues. Plan transportation in advance and follow the home's visitor and gathering rules throughout the stay.
Day 3: the day after by the pool
Keep the day after unhurried: a slow morning, time by the pool and a simple meal for the overnight group before departures begin.
Where to stay for a Scottsdale wedding weekend
A private home keeps the wedding party or family together between scheduled events. The Scottsdale Social's 15+ games suit groups who want evenings in; The Sunkiss's sport court suits groups who like pickleball.
The Sunkiss and The Scottsdale Social each have five bedrooms, a private pool, a hot tub and a putting green. The Sunkiss adds a sport court set up for pickleball and basketball; The Scottsdale Social adds 15+ indoor games and lawn games. Guest limits, dates and the full stay total are confirmed on each home's own booking page.
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Travel | Settle into the home | Night-before get-together at its venue |
| 2 | Get ready together | Ceremony at its venue | Reception at its venue |
| 3 | Slow morning | Time by the pool | Departures |
Plan together
Planning a holiday, a group trip or a stay of 30+ nights? Tell us your dates.
Frequently asked questions
Can the wedding party and family stay together?
Yes, subject to the home's current guest limit and house rules. Confirm the full overnight group on the official booking page.
Can we host the wedding events at the house?
No. Trailstead homes are residential lodging and are not event venues. Each home's guest limit, visitor and gathering rules apply. Ceremonies, receptions and other celebrations happen at their own venues.
How many people fit?
The Sunkiss has sleeping arrangements for 16 and The Scottsdale Social for up to 18. Final guest limits are confirmed on each home's booking calendar.
Last reviewed 2026-10-05 · Maintained by Trailstead Stays content team
