Choosing a wedding venue is always an important decision for any bride & groom. It's one of the only things that you can't skip. You need a place to get married and share your big day with loved ones. Finding the perfect venue can be daunting task. So many options! Before selecting a venue, consider asking yourself these questions:
1. What is my venue budget?
2. How many people will be in attendance?
3. What are your venue priorities/what's included?
4. What is your wedding day vision?
5. Have you narrowed down a wedding date?
As a wedding photographer in Utah, I have had the privilege of shooting in SO MANY amazing locations! Some venues really bend over backwards for their brides. I've compiled a list of a few of my most favorites:
Millennial Falls Events Center
Millennial Falls Events Center
Draper, Utah
What I love:
- Absolutely stunning indoor and outdoor options (Ummm...it has a waterfall!)
- The brides room is gorgeous. It's easily the most beautiful bride's room I've ever seen!
- Large ballroom and separate area for tables
- Stunning lighting (huge windows!)
- The buffet food was delicious.
- The cake display was hanging from the ceiling!
Log Haven
Log Haven
Millcreek Canyon
What I love:
- The grounds were stunningly beautiful! I shot a wedding there during the fall and the bright colors of the canyon trees were to die for.
- The staff was incredibly accommodating and helpful
- The views during the outdoor ceremony were dreamy
- It was a bit chilly so they provided blankets and heaters for guests
- Waterfalls! Yes, there are multiple :)
Brick Canvas (Thanksgiving Point)
Brick Canvas
Lehi, Utah (Thanksgiving Point)
What I love:
- Gorgeous location to take bride and groom photos on your big day! So many beautiful options
- Lots of natural light
- Seperate locations for ceremony and reception
- Perfect for outside catering (no catering required!)
- Flexible pricing for different times of day or weekday vs weekend
Heritage Gardens
Heritage Gardens
Sandy, Utah
What I love:
- The staff!! So professional and extremely accommodating (even to me, the photographer!)
- Beautiful brides room (super spacious)!
- Amazing indoor and outdoor options
- Perfect little chapel for your ceremony and plenty of space for tables and dancing in the ballroom area
- Weekday discounts
Backyard Wedding
Ok, this might be cheating but... I love a good backyard wedding! Everyone has that aunt or neighbor with a gorgeous backyard, right? I know I do. A beautiful backyard and all the beautiful details can make the most stunning wedding venue ever!
What I love
- FREE (more room in the budget for other priorities)
- All natural light
- Focus is on bride and groom
- Easy to stay true to your vision
Here's one of my all time favorite backyard weddings...
Whether your wedding venue is in an expensive venue or a backyard, it's my job as your wedding photographer to make your wedding look like a million dollars. You have spent so much time and effort planning each detail of your wedding day and I will capture it so that the memories last forever. All the details, love and smiles that come with your big day, I'll be there to catch it all.
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