Northern Utah is the home of many beautiful venues to hold your wedding reception. Destination weddings are becoming popular. Park City, home of the Sundance Film Festival and vacation destination for the famous, is an excellent choice. Perhaps you are getting married in the beautiful Salt Lake City LDS temple and want a venue for your reception that is conveniently located downtown. This guide will help you find the right place for the type of event you are having and your budget.
Prices (when listed) are estimated and are subject to change. Visit the venue’s websites or contact them for complete information and for booking.
Johnson Mill
100 Johnson Mill Road, Midway, Utah
(http://johnsonmill.com)
Johnson Mill is a bed and breakfast located on beautiful grounds in Midway, near Park City. Weddings and receptions are held outside. They have a beautiful lake complete with swans, a gazebo and gorgeous mountain views. Their packages include a honeymoon suite, and rooms for guests as well as breakfast. This makes Johnson Mill a perfect place for a destination wedding. Their package prices range from $4,000 to $5,500. Valet parking for all guests is available for an hourly fee.
McCuneMansion
200 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, Utah
(http://www.mccunemansion.com)
The downtown Salt Lake City location makes the McCune Mansion very convenient. This restored historical mansion is over 100 years old. Events can be held indoors our outside in their garden. This is a very grand venue with different rooms to accommodate an intimate wedding or a larger open house. The ballroom is an especially elegant setting for a beautiful wedding. Contact the McCune Mansion for pricing. Valet and self serve parking are available for individual guests.
KimballArtsCenter
638 Park Ave. Park City, Utah
(http://www.kimballartcenter.org/)
The Kimball Arts Center is a trendy art gallery in Park City. It is a perfect choice for a modern event. The art does change so you will want to check with the gallery to see what will be on display during your wedding. The main gallery can accommodate a large wedding and reception.
ThanksgivingPointGardens
3003 North Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, Utah
(http://www.thanksgivingpoint.com)
Located between Salt Lake City and Provo, Thanksgiving Point is centrally located between Salt Lake and Utah counties. With multiple venues indoor and out you can get married at Thanksgiving Point any time of year. They are especially known for their beautiful gardens and landscaping. Choose from areas ranging from a big red barn to the Italian style Loggia and fountains, or a beautiful rose garden or even an amphitheater complete with a grand waterfall.
23rdFloorEventCenter
Wells Fargo Center 299 South Main Salt Lake City, Utah
(http://www.23rdfloor.net/p_home.asp)
The 23rd Floor Event Center is located on the 23rd floor of the Wells Fargo building in downtown Salt Lake City. Large windows provide a stunning view of Salt Lake’s cityscape and complete the modern feel this venue has. The event planners at 23rd floor are exceptionally good at taking care of everything you need for your wedding. Parking vouchers are available for your guests.
Log Haven
6451 E. Millcreek Canyon Rd Salt Lake City, Utah
(http://www.log-haven.com)
Log Haven is famous for being Utah “Most Romantic Restaurant”. Built in the 1920’s, Log Haven is rich in history and beauty. It is located up the mountain just minutes from downtown Salt Lake City. This location is better suited for intimate gatherings, although it can accommodate up to 400 guests at a time. Rates start at $600. Log Haven provides the menu and starts at $20 a person.
JosephSmithMemorialBuilding
15 East South Temple Salt Lake City, Utah
(http://weddingsattemplesquare.com/venues/jsmb.html)
The grand and elegant Joseph Smith Memorial Building is the perfect place for your reception if you will be getting married in the Salt Lake Temple. Located on Temple Square, your guests will be able to walk right next door. Rooms range in size and can accommodate both large and small events. They make everything easy with extraordinary onsite catering and parking vouchers for your guests. Room rental fees start at $950.
