Are you searching for the best Utah wedding venues to host your 2024 or 2025 wedding?
As a local wedding photographer, my recommendations for the best Utah wedding venues always include venues I have personally worked at with my previous couples. The venues listed below all provide their own unique perspective, and I’ve included white-washed barns, venues nestled in the Wasatch mountains, and a venue with a castle! Keep reading for more.
1. Walker Farms Wedding Venue
Walker Farms is a gorgeous all-white barn that sits at the heart of Utah Valley. This wedding venue has only recently opened its doors to couples within the last few handfuls of years. The venue is the embodiment of stunning simplicity and curates the most stunning bright and airy wedding photos. Walker Farms is an exclusive-use wedding venue; meaning on the day of your wedding, you, your spouse, and your guests will be the only ones enjoying this stunning property. Additionally, Walker Farms is an all-in-one wedding venue so you can comfortably host your guests here for your ceremony and reception.
Amenities of Planning a Wedding at Walker Farms
In addition to exclusive use of the venue, your wedding day at Walker Farms comes with the following amenities:
- Use of tables and chairs, including setup and takedown
- indoor tables: 24 wood farm tables – 36″x 90″ & 3 adjustable height bistro tables
- indoor seating: 150 bentwood chairs, 6 vintage padded benches, 3 large vintage couches, 2 loveseat couches
- outdoor tables: 15 vintage rectangle Oktoberfest tables and 18 round tables – 60″
- outdoor seating: 150 white folding chairs with padded seats and 30 wooden benches (to match the Oktoberfest tables)
- A complimentary 60-minute coordination meeting for your event
- Outdoor bistro lights
- Use of golden chandeliers in the pavilion
- 2 spacious getting-ready suites with balcony & private restrooms
- Spacious guest restrooms
- Large equipped warming kitchen
- 60″ TV and video equipment with surround sound system & microphone
- Yamaha grand player piano
- Use of outdoor gas fire pit
- Use of antique pieces including tables for cake, guest book, gifts, pictures, welcome table
- Floor easels, chalkboards, drink dispensers, serving platters
- Use of barn and gardens for wedding day portraits and engagement photos (including an additional 2hrs of use outside your rental date)
Walker Farms Wedding Venue Cost
Walker Farms has two pricing structures, one for their high season (April through October) and one for their off-season (November through March). All venue fees, regardless of the season allow you use of the entire property on the day of your wedding from 10 am to 10 pm.
If you are considering planning a wedding during the months of April through October, the pricing is as follows. A weekday event (Monday through Wednesday) comes with an event fee of $5500, a Thursday event comes with an event fee of $6500, and an event on Friday or Saturday comes with a venue fee of $7500.
If you are considering planning a wedding during the months of November through March, the pricing is as follows. A weekday event (Monday through Wednesday) comes with an event fee of $5000, a Thursday event comes with an event fee of $5500, and an event on Friday or Saturday comes with a venue fee of $6500.
2. River Bottoms Ranch Wedding Venue
If you’re looking for more Utah wedding venues with a modern barn feeling, River Bottoms Ranch, located in Heber, is positively stunning. As a wedding venue, River Bottoms Ranch provides a luxury experience with both indoor and outdoor event spaces. The venue provides 360-degree views of the valley including the awe-inspiring peaks of Mt. Timpanogos. Hosting a wedding at River Bottoms Ranch is a transformative experience, leaving you and your guests feeling as if you have stepped out of time and into a dream. One thing to note, if you plan on hosting your wedding at River Bottoms Ranch, the venue does require the use of a wedding planner to ensure that your day runs smoothly. You have the option of working with their in-house team or hiring a wedding planner of your choosing.
Amenities & Spaces Available For Planning a Wedding at River Bottoms Ranch
Indoor Event Space
The indoor event space at River Bottoms Ranch provides access to the newly constructed white gambrel barn. The barn is finished with modern-day flair and provides a stunning space for your wedding reception, any season of the year. In total, the barn can accommodate a seated reception of up to 175 guests. Or a cocktail reception of up to 300 guests.
Outdoor Event Space
If you wish to access the outdoor event space at River Bottoms Ranch, it comes with their custom-designed 2,200 square foot mortise & tenon timber pavilion. The pavilion was built locally and displays old-world craftsmanship for an enchanting experience. This sheltered space is available for entertainment & receptions Additionally, the sweeping field surrounding the pavilion is available for your outdoor wedding ceremony, or cocktail hour.
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3. The Lodge at Blue Sky Auberge
When it comes to Utah wedding venues that create an immersive experience surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges, The Lodge at Blue Sky is renowned. Located in Park City, The Lodge at Blue Sky is part of the Auberge Resorts Collection and is nestled in 3500 acres of privacy in the Wasatch Mountain Range. Additionally, The Lodge at Blue Sky offers a selection of venues within their space, each providing a different capacity or view.
The Arena
A covered indoor space, the Arena was crafted out of recycled local barn wood and is an amazing backdrop for celebrating your union. This space provides over 8000 square feet and is ideal for wedding reception celebrations.
Capacity | Up to 400 guests for a cocktail setup, up to 300 guests seated with a dance floor, and up to 325 guests seated without a dance floor.
The Yurt
If what you envision for your wedding day is an intimate celebration, The Lodge at Blue Sky Auberge offers two mountaintop yurts that overlook the valley. The space is surrounded by the Wasatch Mountain Peaks and also comes with the ability to host a a cocktail reception.
Capacity | Up to 14 guests for inside seating, up to 25 guests for outside seating, or up to 50 guests for a cocktail setup that is a combined use of the indoor & outdoor space.
The Cabin
The Cabin at The Lodge at Blue Sky Auberge is an original 1800s cabin that sits on their grounds adjacent to the high alpine field. It is a blank space venue that lets your wedding day vision soar to new heights. This space can be used for elopements, al fresco ceremonies, and experience-driven dinners. It is important to note that this space is only available from May through September.
Capacity | Up to 10 guests for indoor capacity, up to 150 guests for outdoor capacity
The Remuda
If you need space for a large-scale wedding at The Lodge at Blue Sky Auberge, I recommend hosting your wedding at The Remuda. This space is a 36,000-square-foot indoor riding arena and can also be booked for weddings and experience-driven events.
Capacity | There are a few ways that guest seating can be configured within this space. Up to 300 guests seated at banquet rounds, up to 300 guests seated theatre style, up to 250 guests in a hollow square style configuration, up to 300 guests reception style, and up to 250 guests in a ‘U’ shape configuration.
Two Pricing Structures for Weddings at The Lodge at Blue Sky Auberge
Larger Celebrations
For weddings in size of over 50 guests, The Lodge at Blue Sky Auberge offers exclusive use of your selected venue space.
They also provide use of the following amenities
- Use of farm tables
- White-washed cross-back chairs
- Lounge furniture
- Bars
- Whiskey barrels
- Glassware, china, silverware and napkins
- Event setup & breakdown
- Event staffing
- Barnwood screens & room dividers
- Transportation to and from the hotel to the event site for guests who are staying overnight
Intimate Celebrations
For weddings of 50 guests or less, The Lodge at Blue Sky Auberge offers exclusive use of your selected venue space.
They also provide use of the following amenities
- Use of farm tables
- White-washed cross-back chairs
- Lounge furniture
- Bars
- Wine barrels
- Cocktail tables
- Food stations
- Glassware, china, silverware & napkins
- Wedding arbor
- Event setup & breakdown
- Transportation to and from the hotel to the event site for guests who are staying overnight
You can contact The Lodge at Blue Sky Auberge directly for pricing on your intimate or large-scale celebration.
4. Wadley Farms Wedding Venue
Searching for Utah wedding venues with European vibes? Wadley Farms is a wedding venue located in Lindon and created for the true romantics at heart. It offers two unique spaces on its grounds, The Castle, and The Railroad Building & Barn. In addition to the two stunning spaces offered on the venue grounds, you’ll also find over 23 acres of gardens, vineyards, and orchards. Making Wadley Farms a majestic, all-in-one wedding venue for couples who wish to host their wedding ceremony, portraits, and reception celebration, on its grounds.
The Castle
The Castle features a cobblestone courtyard, stone towers, and a grand staircase. This space provides a European aesthetic and allows creativity to flourish with a romantic-themed Disney fairytale wedding. The space surrounding The Castle is a wedding photographer’s dream and features lush vineyards and gardens. Inside The Castle, you’ll find the 4500 sq ft Great Hall. The Great Hall features two sweeping staircases and a thirty-eight-foot fireplace. The second floor of The Great Hall features the venue’s main getting-ready space, complete with a balcony overlooking the venue’s vineyards. The second getting-ready suite features an 1800 ft upper chamber equipped with a fireplace. Additionally, The Great Hall features four additional break-out spaces. During the summer months (April through September) couples automatically receive exclusive use of The Castle as well as the gardens surrounding The Castle, with their venue rental.
The Railroad Building & Barn
If you wish to plan a wedding at Wadley Farms with a more cozy, intimate vibe, the venue offers its Railroad Building & Barn. The Railroad Building features warm hardwood floors, a fireplace, and French doors that connect to the garden just outside. The Barn emulates a kind of rustic elegance that is the venue’s signature ambiance. This space features rough beams, a grand chandelier, two fireplaces, cathedral ceilings, and a wrought iron balcony. Located just steps away from The Barn you’ll find a vine-wrapped gazebo and vibrant gardens. During the summer months (April through September) couples automatically receive exclusive use of the gardens surrounding both buildings, with their venue rental.
Amenities Available For Planning a Wedding at Wadley Farms
- Access to full-service kitchen
- High-speed wifi
- Professional Sound System
- LCD projector & 18 ft drop-down screen
Wadley Farms Wedding Venue Cost
Weddings at Wadley Farms begin with a venue fee of $3200 and eight hours of access. Wadley Farms loves to accommodate their couple, including their unique preferences. You can reach out to Wadley Farms directly for a personalized quote if you have a specific vision in mind for your wedding day.
