Tempe Hotel and Wedding Venue Awarded Accolade by Number One Wedding Planning Website

TEMPE, Ariz. - Nov. 18, 2013 - PRLog -- The Phoenix Marriott Tempe at the Buttes hotel in Tempe, Ariz. announced today that it was chosen as one of the “2014 Best of Weddings” in Phoenix by The Knot online wedding planning resource.   The Tempe resort was informed of the award by a representative of The Knot who declared that, “Only 1 % of our vendors won this award for 2014”.  With consistent 5-star reviews by The Knot community, and members unanimously voting “Tried & True” in reviews about The Phoenix Marriott Tempe at the Buttes resort for its wedding offerings, the Marriott staff is honored to receive the esteemed accolade.

Revered for its spectacular on-property venues and breathtaking views, The Phoenix Marriott Tempe at the Buttes is also improving its interior scenery as they are emerging from a multi-million dollar renovation.  The resort boasts multiple ceremony and reception venues which can accommodate 25 -500 guests in settings such as the acclaimed Waterfall Deck (up to 75 guests), Top of the Rock (award winning restaurant with incomparable views of the Valley of the Sun – up to 140 guests), La Hacienda (dedicated outdoor garden setting -up to 300 guests), and the Kachina Ballroom (up to 500 guests).  Phoenix and Tempe area brides and grooms will also have the benefit of having their guests pampered in the luxurious on-property day spa, Narande or the romantic Jacuzzi spas nestled into the Butte.

“We are so thrilled and honored to receive this meaningful recognition from The Knot,” said Sloane Hansen, Certified Wedding Planner at the Phoenix Marriott Tempe at the Buttes hotel.  “I’ve worked with hundreds of brides and grooms, and I can honestly say that the unparalleled scenery, venues, amenities and service we offer here at The Buttes creates a memorable launch into a lifetime of love.”

In a desert tradition following the likes of Frank Lloyd Wright, The Buttes Marriott resort is seamlessly embedded into the surrounding geological features.  Built physically into the side of an historic butte, the surroundings offer astounding views of waterfalls and rock outcroppings as well as Sonoran flora and fauna. The unique design of the resort’s structures take full advantage of abundant natural light and reflects an appreciation for craftsmanship and an admiration of the demure beauty of its desert environs.

The Knot is the Internet’s most-trafficked one-stop wedding planning solution. Founded in 1996 to offer a much-needed alternative to the white-gloved, outdated advice of the available etiquette experts, The Knot has quickly become America's leading wedding brand reaching out to millions of engaged couples each year through our award-winning website, books, magazines, and broadcast offerings.

For more information about Phoenix Marriott Tempe at the Buttes resort in Tempe, Ariz., please visit: http://www.marriott.com/PHXTM  or call (602) 225-9000.  For more information about the The Knot, please visit http://www.theknot.com/Vendors/Phoenix-Marriott-Tempe-at-The-Buttes/Profile/CAR/177/544403/profile?sid=UCK64AavtR2D6Cuatj52IA