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Red Wagon Steals show at Wedding Venues Salt Lake City

wedding venues salt lake cityWedding venues Salt Lake City entices brides to hire include the beautiful Atrium Weddings at Western Gardens Sandy.  Cherish and Derrick found Atrium to be their perfect Utah wedding venue for an indoor garden dinner reception with the option of an outdoor ceremony during August.  They chose to have their ceremony rehearsal early in the morning and then scheduled their ceremony for the late afternoon.  A unique entrance for the bride included a family little girl sitting in a red wagon being pulled by another family member little boy.  The wagon was decorated with the same lace used in the bride’s cake and venue decorations.  These two absolutely stole the show until the bride appeared in her stunning gown.

Outdoor wedding ceremony in Sandy

The approximately 55 ceremony guests enjoyed cocktails and appetizers while waiting for the other dinner guests to join the wedding party for the wedding feast and celebrations. The Thompson’s decided on Atrium’s dinner catering option of self catering.  Many family and friends were involved and it was a beautiful and delicious meal.  They also chose to use Atrium’s dishwater package which made their meal all the more elegant and stylish. Cherish chose the colors of coral, ivory and navy blue which complemented Atrium’s standard centerpiece with the lemon leaf wreath.

About 120 guests followed up with fun dancing and some traditional bride and groom entertainment as they watched Cherish and Derrick cut the wedding cake and toss the bridal bouquet and garter.  Amanda, a dear family friend, created Cherish’s stunning 3 tiered cake.  The florist was Happiness is Daisey’s Floral and their Photographer was Hardman Photography.  Sky Events provided some alcohol service, while John Jarvis was their music DJ for the ceremony and for the dinner and dancing.  The wedding officiator was Tiffany Archibald who often does many weddings for outdoor wedding venues Salt Lake City offers.

lace trim on wedding cake

Everyone had a wonderful time and they had a beautiful send off with the Atrium’s 3-foot sparklers which are included in the Atrium’s venue rental.  Wedding reception sites Sandy, Utah, offers includes this wonderful indoor garden Atrium Weddings that also has an outdoor ceremony option.

Wedding reception sites sandy, ut entrance to indoor garden

Questions to ask Utah Reception Centers Before You Book

Outdoor weddings in Utah at Atrium Weddings
Ask the right questions to find the venue just for you!

The man of your dreams asked, you answered, and now your wedding celebration adventure begins.  After you decide on a date or a couple of dates, you will want to begin your search the many reception centers in Utah for the perfect wedding location that matches your style and budget.   Begin your quest now, so you can book what you want and don’t have to “settle” for a venue that happens to be available for your date.  These are important questions to ask your Salt Lake City wedding venues as you search on the web and visit in person.

1. The first question a bride should ask a reception center is the availability of your chosen date or possible dates.  Save yourself pain by not falling in love with a venue that is not available.

2. What is the maximum number of guests can the venue handle?  If you are planning a sit-down dinner for 150 people, you need to first seek those venues that can host that many.

Breathtaking linens at Western Gardens reception venues in salt lake city3.  What do wedding reception places in Utah provide and what will you need to provide?  Make sure you know what is included for the price you will pay.  Many venues include a lot, some charge for their space only.  Find out!

4. How will you be able to decorate the venue to give it a touch of your own style?  How many color choices will you have to choose from for your linens?  Do they offer stylish centerpieces? Can you hang items from the ceiling? 

5. Do you have to use the venue’s own caterers, or can you bring in your own caterer?  Can you self-cater?  Does the venue offer good recommendations for other wedding vendors in a wide range of costs?

Preferred caterer at wedding venues in salt lake city6. What does the facility itself offer?  Does it have a dance floor, bride’s room, groom’s room, children’s room, good sound system, piano, food preparation room, ice machine, and so forth?

7. Does the venue offer a wedding specialist for help in planning and a wedding host for the event itself? Some centers only furnish the space only and offer limited help and guidance as you plan.

Bride at wedding reception centers in salt lake city8. What parking is available for you and your guests?  Does it cost more?  Is it close to the entrance of the reception center?

9.  Does the venue have an alcohol policy?  What is it?  Some Utah wedding locations do not allow alcohol except for champagne.  

10. Venue restrictions – Are there any and what are they?  Some venues can not allow open flames.  Are there any city ordinances on time restraints?  Noise restrictions?

There are so many reception centers Utah offers to Utah brides.  Be sure to find the one that will fit your needs and will aid, not deter from, your beautiful wedding day.

Sparkler send off from indoor & outdoor wedding venues in utah