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Many Utahns have special memories at Solitude Ski Resort & even non-local people would like having their wedding here because the place is stunning. The mountain scenery looks straight off a postcard and is not very far from Salt Lake City airport. And unlike many other mountain venues, Solitude has wonderful venues and lodging right at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon.

Seasonal Availability

Solitude Mountain Resort books weddings only June – October, when the wildflower meadows are green in summer and the aspens turn gold in early fall. Ski-season dates are unavailable because lifts, lodges, and most parking are dedicated to winter operations.

Location: 

Solitude Ski Resort is up Big Cottonwood Canyon.

Descriptions of Each Venue at Solitude:

There are multiple different places to get married, listed below, within Solitude Ski Resort.

1. The Roundhouse: My personal favorite place at Solitude! Accessible by a seven-minute chairlift ride, the Roundhouse sits at 8,700 feet on a ridgeline that yields 270-degree canyon views. Ceremonies are held on a manicured lawn wrapped in aspen trees. Receptions are held in the newly rebuilt lodge with its circular stone hearth.
2. St. Bernard’s : Just outside the stone-and-timber St. Bernard’s restaurant sits is a lawn bordered by Little Cottonwood Creek and framed by aspens. The proximity to the inn’s suites makes pre-ceremony logistics painless, and St. Bernard’s own terrace is perfect for a private first look or post-toast nightcaps.
3. Moonbeam Lodge: Moonbeam’s ceremony are held close to a large parking lot, making it very easy for guest arrivals. The primary ceremony site is the raised patio/upper deck—an amphitheater-like perch with lodge-pole railings, a clock-tower backdrop, and panoramic shots of the ski runs.
4. Last Chance Barn: Ceremonies unfold on a lawn—a gently sloping meadow edged by tall pines, a trout pond, and a wooden boardwalk that serves as the bridal processional. The lodge’s barn doors frame the aisle, so in poor weather the party can pivot indoors without re-seating guests.

Cost, Food and Beverage Minimums & Capacity:

The venue fee for each includes set up and breakdown, an event coordinator, dinnerware, linens, event staff and two propane fire pits. All pricing is subject to a 22% service charge (which is standard).

1. St. Bernard’s: Up to 70 Guests

2. Moonbeam Lodge: Up to 150 guests

• Venue Fee
  • Sunday-Thursday: $4,700 
  • Friday: $5,800
  • Saturday:   $6,800
• Food and Beverage Minimums
  • Sunday-Thursday: $4,000
  • Friday-Saturday:   $6,500

3. Last Chance Lodge & Barn: Up to 250 Guests

• 2025 Venue fee
  • – Sunday-Thursday: $4,700 
  • – Friday: $5,800
  • – Saturday:   $6,800
• 2025 Food and Beverage minimum
  • – Sunday-Thursday: $4,000
  • – Friday-Saturday:   $6,500

4. The Roundhouse: Up to 175 guests. Includes access to Roundhouse via Moonbeam Lift or shuttle service.

• 2025 Venue fee
  • Thursday-Sunday: $8,600
  • Friday: $8,800
  • Saturday: $9,900
• Food and Beverage minimum
  • Thursday-Sunday: $6,000
  • Friday-Saturday:   $6,500 

Getting Ready Location:

Couples typically book a condo or a block of rooms at Solitude and get hair/makeup done there.

Set Up Time:

Access to the venues vary per venue from 11am to 1pm. Events must end at 10pm.

Venue Coordinator:

Every contract includes an on-site wedding coordinator who handles layout diagrams, rental orders, and day-of timelines.

Food & Alcohol:

Solitude requires you to use its in-house culinary team for all food & beverage.

Vendor Flexibility:

Other than food and drinks, Solitude allows any vendor of your choice – florists, photographers, DJs, planners, etc. Outside cakes are also allowed (with a per-person plating fee)

Parking:

Only overnight guests may park in Solitude Village. All other attendees park at the Moonbeam base lot and, if needed, ride a free continuous shuttle (7 a.m.–6 p.m.) to the ceremony lawn or lodge entrance.

Lodging:

Solitude Mountain Resort has a multitude of lodging options for you and your guests. The European-style village offers hotel rooms, condominiums, townhomes and private homes.

As a wedding guest, your guests will receive a 20% discount for a 2+ night stay. To make booking even easier, you will receive a personalized lodging link for you and your guests to access your discounts. Feel free to share this on your wedding website, social page, or email it to all of your guests.

Pet Policy:

Because Big Cottonwood Canyon is a protected watershed, no dogs or other pets are allowed—not at the ceremony, not in parked cars, and not on canyon roads—unless you secure a rare watershed permit.

Just More Details:

All wedding packages include:

• Set up and breakdown of up to 150 white chairs for ceremony.
• Speaker system and wireless microphone.
• Mic stand for officiant.
• 15’x15′ dance floor (not available at St. Bernard’s)
• 10’x10′ craft fair tent for ceremony.
• Water station.
• Shuttle service between the Village and base areas.

Where to Reserve:

https://www.solitudemountain.com/plan-your-trip/groups-and-weddings/weddings

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