The Blenman Inn

The Blenman Inn is a bed and breakfast in an 1878 Victorian adobe mansion in downtown Tucson, Arizona. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and keeps much of its original woodwork, with a front porch, a dining room and a garden pool area out back. It hosts small weddings when you rent the whole inn, along with rehearsal dinners, wedding breakfasts and farewell brunches.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

Weddings here come with the entire inn, booked for at least three nights. That gives you and your closest guests a private historic house for a long weekend, with no other visitors. It suits couples who want something small and personal, with time together before and after the ceremony rather than a single evening.

Ceremonies

The pool area, surrounded by flowers and palm trees, works for an outdoor ceremony or cocktail hour. Indoor spaces suit up to about 24 guests, and larger groups can spread across indoor and outdoor areas together. A professional wedding planner is required for weddings at the inn.

Receptions and food

The Dining Room suits a formal dinner, and the pool area can host drinks or a relaxed gathering. You can bring in an outside caterer, as long as the arrangements are agreed with the inn ahead of time. The inn also suits a breakfast on the morning of the wedding or a brunch the day after.

Staying

The inn has a series of guest rooms and suites, and wedding bookings take the whole house, so your guests stay together. There is a hot tub as well as the pool.

Getting there and the area

The inn is at 204 S Scott Avenue, in downtown Tucson within walking distance of restaurants, bars, galleries and music venues. The Fox Theatre and the Congress Street area are close by. Tucson International Airport is about 20 minutes away by car.

Good to know

• Weddings require a rental of the whole inn for at least three nights.
• A professional wedding planner is required.
• Outside caterers are allowed with advance approval.