River Bottoms Ranch is a wedding venue in Utah that provides some of the most amazing views. Everywhere you turn you will be met with idyllic views of the valley, the river, or the ridgeline views of Mount Timpanogos. Below you’ll find a complete guide to planning your wedding at River Bottoms Ranch. I’ve detailed the total capacity, cost, and spaces available on the day of your wedding for your ceremony, reception, and wedding photography experience. Keep reading for more.
Where is River Bottoms Ranch?
The venue is located in Midway Utah. It is 45 minutes outside of Salt Lake City and 39 minutes north of Provo. The address is 1374 N River Rd, Midway, UT 84049. Or you can click below to pull up the venue on Google Maps.
Wedding Spaces at River Bottoms Ranch
There are several spaces both outdoor and indoor to access at River Bottoms Ranch, each of which is detailed more, below.
Outdoor
There are three distinct locations on the grounds of River Bottoms Ranch for an outdoor wedding. Additionally, if you’d like to include your fur baby during your wedding ceremony, the venue allows pets! An outdoor River Bottoms Ranch wedding ceremony can be planned by the pond, by the double doors of the barn, or under the covered pavilion. I highly recommend the pavilion if you wish to host an outdoor wedding ceremony during the colder months. If there is another location on the grounds that you have in mind for your ceremony, I also recommend coordinating this with your planner and the venue. The venue offers the ability to completely customize your wedding day to fit your unique and distinct vision.
Indoor
The white gambrel bar at River Bottoms Ranch is a modern-style farmhouse where wedding receptions and grand entrances take place. This exquisitely designed ‘blank space’ barn features over 2200 square feet of mortise & tenon timber pavilion which was built locally using old-world craftsmanship. The barn is outfitted with heaps of windows allowing a flood of natural light to envelop your wedding. This space can be uniquely designed to embody your wedding day vision whether whimsical, classic, bold, or charming.
Getting Ready Suites
River Bottoms Ranch offers two wedding day getting-ready suites. They are located indoors on the second floor of the barn. The bridal suite features a full bathroom. It also features a vanity station with multiple mirrors for your hair and makeup team to work with your wedding party. The groom’s suite also features a full bathroom, a sitting area, and a large TV.
Total Capacity
Weddings at River Bottoms Ranch are able to accommodate up to 175 seated guests. For a flowing reception, the venue is able to accommodate up to 250 guests.
River Bottoms Ranch Photos
Undoubtedly, River Bottoms Ranch photos are awe-inspiring. The grounds of the venue are stunning and easily accessible for wedding day portraits, family formals, or photos with your wedding party. However, if you prefer to add a bit of variety to your River Bottoms Ranch photos, there is a wheat field near the venue. In fact, the field is a three-minute drive, easily accessible, and a must when working on the timeline for your River Bottoms Ranch Photos.
Do I need a Wedding Planner for my River Bottoms Ranch Wedding?
The venue does require that you work with a wedding planner to curate the wedding of your dreams and ensure everything runs smoothly. You can either hire a wedding planner of your choosing for full services or for “month of” services. Additionally, River Bottoms Ranch does offer in-house planning services for an added cost. However, the use of their planning services is not required. The wedding planner that you choose to work with will be responsible for providing the venue with your wedding day timeline and your finalized floor plan.
How Does Catering Work at River Bottoms Ranch
To cater your wedding day, the venue will provide you with a dedicated list of catering professionals who meet the highest quality standards and have experience working at the venue. The caterers who currently partner with River Bottoms Ranch are:
Is Alcohol Allowed
Yes, The venue does allow weddings and events to serve alcohol. In fact, River Bottoms Ranch has an exclusive use bartending service with licensed bartenders available to serve libations and custom signature cocktails at your wedding.
What Else Should I Know about Planning my River Bottoms Ranch Wedding?
The venue requires security to be on site from the start to finish of each wedding. The total cost of a security detail for weddings with up to 175 guests is $400. If your wedding will have over 175 guests in attendance, a second security detail will be required as well, at an added cost of $400.
River Bottoms Ranch Wedding Cost
River Bottoms Ranch is an exclusive-use wedding venue. This means that your wedding will be the only one taking place, providing you and your guests with full, unimpeded access to the venue and its grounds on the day of your wedding. The hours allowable in your venue contract are from 11 AM to 11 PM. Your River Bottoms Ranch wedding cost will be dependent on the day of the week you intend to plan your wedding. Keep in mind the below rates do not include weddings taking place on a holiday and are subject to change each year.
- $14,500 venue fee for a wedding taking place from Monday through Thursday
- $18,500 venue fee for a wedding taking place Friday, Saturday, or Sunday
In Conclusion
River Bottoms Ranch is a stunning wedding venue featuring a barn setting layered with sleek and modern details. The beautiful grounds and exclusive use feature make it a highly sought-after wedding venue in Utah for couples who desire an immersive wedding day experience surrounded by the family and friends they love the most.
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