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Venues are always changing their pricing and policies, so the information in this blog may be out-of-date. But as of March 2023 when I’m writing this… Alta Lodge offers a unique and romantic setting for memorable mountain weddings. Located at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon, this venue offers breathtaking views. Alta Lodge Location:  10230 […]

Alta Lodge Wedding Information & Cost

Venues are always changing their pricing and policies, so the information in this blog may be out-of-date. But as of March 2023 when I’m writing this… Silver Fork Lodge is a beautiful, mountainous venue in Big Cottonwood Canyon. It has stone fireplaces, cozy wooden log interiors, and breathtaking views. The building was initially constructed in […]

Silver Fork Lodge Wedding Information & Cost

The Bonneville Salt Flats is such a unique place. The salt flats are about 12 miles long and 5 miles wide and are comprised mostly of sodium chloride. The salt flats are a remnant of Lake Bonneville, which covered over one-third of Utah from 10,000 to 32,000 years ago. It is an incredible place to […]

The Bonneville Salt Flats Wedding Information

Venues are always changing their pricing and policies, so the information in this blog may be out-of-date. But as of 2021 when I’m writing this… Brighton Wedding Location:  8183 S Brighton Loop Rd, Brighton, UT 84121 Brighton Wedding Cost: The venue & production Fee is $1500. This includes the site use for 4 hours, banquet […]

Brighton Weddings Information & Cost

Venues are always changing their pricing and policies, so the information in this blog may be out-of-date. But as of February 2023 when I’m writing this… Cushing’s Cabin is an intimate and secluded setting with 360-mountain views. It sits at 9,100 feet and is accessible via shuttle and/or the Quincy, Northside, Silver Strike or Ruby […]

Cushing’s Cabin Wedding Information & Cost

Venues are always changing their pricing and policies, so the information in this blog may be out-of-date. But as of February 2023 when I’m writing this… Silver Lake Lodge is mid-mountain at Deer Valley. At an elevation of 8,100 feet, this lodge has great views and multiple banquet rooms. Silver Lake Lodge Wedding Seasonal Availability […]

Silver Lake Lodge Wedding Information & Cost

Venues are always changing their pricing and policies, so the information in this blog may be out-of-date. But as of February 2023 when I’m writing this… At the base of the gorgeous Daly Chutes at Deer Valley, the Empire Canyon Lodge sits at an elevation of 8,300 feet. Empire Canyon Lodge boasts five distinctive rooms […]

Empire Canyon Lodge Wedding Information & Cost

Snowbasin Wedding Utah Mountain Ski Caili Chung Photography

Because of covid-restrictions on gatherings, Igor and I got legally & church married before having the party-wedding with all our friends and family. And I’ll be honest – our legal wedding wasn’t as “fun” as you’d hope a wedding would be. I woke up early in the morning to do a Target run, pick up […]

Wedding Checklist for the Big Day

Igor and I both grew up in Salt Lake City, our immediate families (minus his dad) are in Salt Lake City, and we lived in Salt Lake City while planning our wedding. So getting married in Utah was the obvious choice. While I didn’t have my future wedding plans fully flushed out, I always knew […]

Things to Consider When Choosing a Wedding Venue

Pulgas Water Temple Wedding Caili Chung Photography

If you’re new to wedding planning, you may not know the difference between these things. And what you need. No worries, I gotchu 🙂 Save the Dates Save-the-dates are meant to put guests on notice so they don’t make plans on your date and therefore be unavailable to attend your wedding. If you’re going to […]

Save the Dates vs. Invitations vs. Wedding Website