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

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!

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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 :)

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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

Their Website

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

Their Website

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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Top 5 Wedding Venues in Utah

Millennial Falls Events Center

Log Haven

Brick Canvas (Thanksgiving Point)

Heritage Gardens

Backyard Wedding

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