Weddings

Have a wedding day that is unique, romantic, and under the stars.

Our historic location among the pines provides sweeping views of the city below and the skies above. We experience the full range of seasons here in Flagstaff, so our campus is visually stunning year-round. It bursts to life with colorful flowers in the spring and summer, autumn leaves in the fall, and delicate blankets of snow in the winter.

All wedding events include an on-site walk-through, two site visits, access to Lowell Observatory’s general admission for wedding party and guests, and opportunities for exclusive access for wedding photoshoots. Add-ons like portable telescopes, on-site lodgings, and gift bags are available for additional fees. Additionally, we offer a venue for your romantic proposal or engagement dinner.

Off season

November 1st – April 30th 

Peak season

May 1st – October 31st

All packages include general admission, excluding the “Plus Up” shows in the Lowell Universe Theater and Dark Sky Planetarium. Tickets to the plus up shows can be purchased at the front desk if desired.

*Lowell Observatory is closed to the public on Tuesdays. Events booked on Tuesdays do not include admission as regular programming is not available.

**Bartending & DJ services must be contracted through Lowell Bartending & N’Cue Entertainment if needed.

Astronomy Discovery Center Wedding Packages 

Great Planetary Hall Package

Twelve hour venue access
(10am – 10pm)
Accommodates up to 150 guests

Off Season

• Weekdays$4,500
• Weekends$5,500

Peak Season

• Weekdays$6,500
• Weekends$7,500

Includes

• Use of catering kitchen
• Tables & chairs setup
• 1 hour rehearsal
• Event security
• Dwarf Planetary Patio
• Conference room (as bride or groom’s room with full length mirror),
• IT Support

What's Included

Rooftop Terrace Package

Four hour venue access
Additional time at $350/hour
Accommodates up to 100 guests

Off Season

• Pricing$2,000

Peak Season

• Pricing$3,500

Availability

Winter Hours: Daily 8am - 5pm
Summer Hours:
Wed - Mon 8am - 7pm
Tues 8am - 10pm

Includes

• Tables & chairs setup
• IT Support

What's Included

VIP Weddings

Twelve hour venue access
(10am – 10pm)
Great Planetary Hall – 100 guests

All Seasons

• Pricing$17,500

Bridal couple is able to choose their other vendors: Coordinator, Caterer, Photographer/Videographer, Bakery, & Officiant.

Includes

• Admission to Lowell Observatory for up to 100 guests
• Dark Sky Planetarium for ceremony
• Access to Dwarf Planet Patio
• Conference Room for brides/grooms room
• Catering kitchen
• Tables & chairs set up
• Wedding Arch
• Bridal Giftbag, champagne and roses
• Four Sister Floral Arragements
• Elijah Smith, DJ – N’Cue Entertainment
• Bartending Services
• IT support
• On-site Lodging
• Astrophotography picture of the night sky, day of wedding
• Marketing car/Big Red vehicle send off

What's Included

Package Add Ons

Only available with Great Planetary Hall & Rooftop Terrace Wedding Packages

Dark Sky Planetarium for Ceremonies

Availability

Winter: 10am - 5pm | Summer: 10am - 7pm

Pricing

• Hourly$535 / hr

Includes

• Heated seats for up to 155 guests

Cosmic Classroom for Bride or Groom's Room

Pricing

• Hourly$200 / hr
  Minimum 3 hrs
• Full Day$1,500 / day
  10am - 10pm

Includes

• 2 floor length mirrors and private bathroom

Rooftop Terrace for Cocktail Hours

Pricing

• Hourly$350 / hr

Includes

• Cocktail tables
• Heaters

Private Telescope Viewing

Pricing

• Hourly$225 / hr

Includes

• Private telescope viewing at the Dwarf Planet Patio, Rooftop Terrace or in Historic Grounds with a telescope specialist

*A minimum 6 weeks notice before the event date is required to book.

Hall House - Onsite Lodging

Pricing

• Nightly Rate$425 / night
  $250 security deposit required

Includes

• 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (sleeps 8)
  • Primary bedroom – king size bed and private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom – queen bed and shared bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms with twin beds and shared bathroom
• Kitchen, family room and deck

Ceiling Drapery Installation

Pricing

• $750

Includes

Setup in the Great Planetary Hall

Golf Cart Rental

Pricing

• $750/ Hour

Includes

Lowell driver provided to drive couple around campus for wedding photos

Historic Campus Wedding Packages

Under the Stars Package

Historic Grounds Outdoor Venue

Off Season

• Pricing$2,000

Includes

• 6 hour venue access (11am – 5pm)
• Tables and chairs setup
• bistro lights
• Tents not available during off season

What's Included

Peak Season

• Pricing$4,000

Includes

• 12 hour venue access (10am – 10pm)
• 20×30 tent
• Tables and chairs setup
• Bistro lights

What's Included

Clark Telescope Dome Package

Hold an intimate ceremony inside the Ponderosa pine dome of our 1896 Victorian Clark Telescope. You’ll be making your own history next to the telescope that mapped the Moon for the Apollo missions.

Accommodates up to 25 guests

Pricing

• Venue Rental$1,600
  Two hour venue access

Availability

10am - 10pm

Includes

• Chair set up

What's Included

Mausoleum Courtyard

Exchange vows before the timeless grandeur of Percival Lowell’s Mausoleum, nestled beneath Flagstaff’s starry skies. For a small wedding steeped in history and cosmic romance, there’s no setting quite like this.

Accommodates up to 10 guests

Pricing

• Venue Rental$800
  Two hour venue access

Availability

Winter: 10am - 5pm  |  Summer: 10am - 7pm

Includes

• Chair Setup

What's Included

Gazebo

Say “I do” in our charming gazebo, perched above sweeping views of downtown Flagstaff. With sweeping views and mountain air, it’s an intimate setting made for unforgettable moments.

Accommodates up to 10 guests

Pricing

• Venue Rental$950
  Two hour venue access

Availability

Winter: 10am - 5pm  |  Summer: 10am - 7pm

Includes

• Chair Setup

What's Included

Proposals and Anniversary Dinners

Celebrate the beginning of forever beneath a canopy of stars. Our picturesque Gazebo offers a romantic setting for proposals and engagement dinners, where the beauty of the night sky creates an intimate and unforgettable moment.

Limited to 2 guests

Pricing

• Venue Rental$200
  Two hour venue access

Availability

Winter: 10am - 5pm  |  Summer: 10am - 7pm

Includes

• Table and chair setup
• Food and music are allowed (To be coordinated by client and not provided by Lowell)

What's Included

Coming in 2027

40’x60’ tent with walls & doors.
Ask for pricing

Venue Details

**All wedding packages require client to use Lowell Bartending Services and DJ services through N’Cue Entertainment. An event coordinator and event insurance are also required.

Wedding packages include an initial onsite tour and 1 site visit or rehearsal before the event. Venue access includes set up & take down time and when you and vendors can arrive. Please take this into account with your timeline when booking.

To ensure a smooth event, the Client must meet with the Venue Manager at least 30 days before the event. This meeting is to finalize event details, timeline, setup plans, and vendor arrangements. Please note that this meeting is required to confirm your event.

All wedding packages will be subject to 2.786% tax.

A 25% non-refundable deposit is due at time of booking for all rentals and packages with the remaining balance due 60 days prior to the event.

Cancellation Policy:
Lowell Observatory reserves the right to cancel the event at any time. If the deposit/payment is not received by the agreed upon date, the reservation will automatically be void, and the venue will become available for others to reserve. All cancellations must be done in writing and emailed to events@lowell.edu.

The following will apply to those who cancel their event:
31-59 days prior to event - 50% refunded (minus deposit)
0-30 days prior to event - 0% refunded