El Paso Wedding at Painted Dunes Desert Golf Course
Are you planning a wedding and looking for the perfect El Paso wedding or banquet venue to realize your vision? Painted Dunes Golf Course, situated in northeast El Paso, is the perfect southwest outdoor ceremony and reception location. Painted Dunes is one El Paso's most scenic wedding location for high end events. Many newly weds exchange their vows and celebrate their reception with friends and family in the shadows of the Franklin Mountains. In the background is a perfect wedding picture spot in front of the lake. Your guests will be seated near an impeccably-manicured putting green where spotless white chairs and a decorated arch is the ideal scene for saying, “I do.” The Pavilion wedding venue is the perfect choice for your outdoor El Paso reception site, creating the ideal scenery for your wedding dreams. String lights create a soft, romantic glow for your reception. Accommodating up to 400 guests, our all-inclusive wedding packages will meet your needs to create your dream wedding.
Venue Details
Total Square Footage 10,000
Free AV Yes
Ballroom Ceiling Height 14
Rent the Entire Space Yes
Maximum Indoor Seating Capacity 500
Outside Tented Capacity 500
Pre-Function Space Yes
Valet Parking If Needed
Free Parking Yes
All-Inclusive Packages Yes
Outdoor Reception Space Yes
Venue Highlights
- Stunning wedding picture views
- Affordable all-inclusive packages
- Unique venue
12000 McCombs, El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 821-2122
Wedding Venue Packages
Click here to view our available Wedding Packages and start the planning process today! We offer fully customizable options - please be sure to contact your local Events Coordinator for further details.
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Meet Our Team
Joseph D Saenz is a Sales & Marketing Director with 5 years’ experience at Painted Dunes Golf Course. Joseph specializes in Marketing & Special events like weddings, corportate events and birthday parties. He was born and raised in El Paso, TX. Joseph’s professional philosophy is to expand his expertise while contributing to society and learning new skills. He is inspired by his daughter and son. In his free time Joseph likes going to the gym, hiking with his dog, playing video games and riding his motorcycle in and out of town.
Fun Facts
- My favorite musical artist or music type: I love all music.
- My favorite quote or famous saying: If there ISN’T anything you can do about it then don’t worry about it, if there IS something you can do about about it then don’t worry about it.
- My favorite city in the world: New York
- Number of years in the wedding industry: Two
- I am originally from: El Paso, Texas
- Favorite movie of all time: Batman Dark night or any of the batman.
- My favorite hobby: going on motorcycle rides.
- No. 1 thing on my bucket list is: Go on a rocket launch.
- If I had a gift card with an unlimited balance I would shop at: Caters kids clothes
- My favorite part of the wedding planning process is: Turning a dream into reality
- Best advice I can give a bride: Don't stress and still remember that it is you and your fiancé's day, keep your guest in mind, but this is a day you only get once so make it what you would like it to be.
Event Spaces & Ceremony Sites
Lake Front Ceremony Site
White wedding chairs sit perfectly in front of our lake, surrounded by manicured green fairways and greens. Choose between a rustic, rod-iron or wooden arch decorated with delicate flowers. Rose petals trim the isle for the beautiful bride to make her entrance. As you say "I do" the stunning mountains provide a romantic background.
Mountainside Ceremony Site
Mountainous views frame the wedding arch while the couples pronounce their vows.
The Pavilion at Painted Dunes
The perfect setting for your wedding reception, the Pavilion at Painted Dunes offers incredible views of the Franklin Mountains. The 10,000 sq. ft. room can accommodate up to 400 guests, and it features round tables with white wedding chairs and a blank canvas to create your dream wedding. This space is ideal for wedding receptions and Quinceaneras. Here at Painted Dunes, we take pride in ensuring that our guests’ satisfaction and happiness are our number one priority, paying close attention to various details of your wedding and reception.
Dunes Restaurant Bar & Grill
Our restaurant can host up to 120 guests featuring rustic wooden beam ceilings. This space is ideal for anniversary parties, bridal showers, baby showers, rehearsal dinners, reunions and more. Here at Painted Dunes, we take pride in ensuring that our guest's satisfaction and happiness are our number one priority, paying close attention the details of your event's needs.
Sacco Sunset Patio
Enjoy the twilight hours in the soft glow of bistro lights, the city lights and silhouette of El Paso's Franklins Mountains provided a beautiful backdrop for all your guests. The Sacco Sunset Patio is the perfect setting for your guests to enjoy cocktail hour prior to Dinner. Directly adjacent to the Pavilion you are surrounded by majestic night sky and beautiful stars.
Weddings Reviews
The staff is so incredible. They went above and beyond to make our event perfect. I'm so happy with how the staff took car of my guest.
Neddie P.
The Special Event personal are Awesome. Event turned out Terrific.
David D.
I highly recommend this place. The mountains in the background are gorgeous and the man-made lake beside the ceremony is beautiful. The event coordinator Arwen was very kind and professional and answered any questions I had in a timely manner.
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