Top Utah Opening Party Event Spaces
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Choosing your opening party venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect event space in Utah. You’ll want to consider everything from the aesthetics of the space to any in-house amenities and services. Luckily, PartySlate makes it easy with our Find Venues page. Use the filters to narrow your search — taking into account everything from your guest count to specific catering preferences. Once you’ve set your filters, scroll down to search our curated list. Look for the “featured” tag for PartySlate’s top recommendations. With PartySlate, finding your ideal Utah event space has never been easier.
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Hoodoo Moab, Curio Collection by Hilton
Motel 99 Restaurant, 111 N 100 W, Moab, UT 84532, USA- Spaces for 20-300 Guests
- 3 Event Spaces
- 3 Hotels
- 3 Total Spaces
Hoodoo Moab, Curio Collection by Hilton offers a striking setting for weddings, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations in the heart of Utah's red rock country. Blending contemporary Southwestern design with panoramic canyon views, the hotel features flexible indoor and outdoor event spaces, upscale accommodations, locally inspired dining, and full-service planning support. Whether hosting an intimate rehearsal dinner, an elegant wedding reception, or a corporate retreat, Hoodoo Moab provides a memorable backdrop paired with personalized hospitality and modern amenities for events of every size.

Sleepy Ridge Weddings
730 S Sleepy Ridge Dr, Orem, UT 84058, USA- Spaces for 150-700 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Garden
Sleepy Ridge is a wedding and event venue set on a golf course above Utah Lake in Orem, Utah, centrally located in Utah Valley. Its clubhouse has hosted weddings and celebrations for more than 16 years, serving as a longtime gathering place for Utah County couples. The venue offers two primary event spaces. The Garden Patio is an outdoor setting with French doors and arbors overlooking Utah Lake, accommodating ceremonies of up to 150 guests. Upstairs, the Sunset Room pairs vaulted ceilings and a grand fireplace with panoramic mountain views and a private balcony over the lake, seating up to 250 guests for formal dinners or up to 700 for a flowing reception. Beyond weddings, Sleepy Ridge hosts quinceañeras, corporate meetings, and holiday parties, with on-site event coordination, floor plan consultation, and linens included as part of its wedding packages.

Castle Manor Reception and Event Center
170 W 3900 N, Hyde Park, UT 84318, USA- Spaces for 96-700 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 2 Ballrooms
- 5 Total Spaces
Castle Manor is an event venue in Hyde Park, Utah, in the Cache Valley, founded in 2009 and now owned by Anthony and Jeanie, whose family connection to the property dates back to its founding. The venue pairs timeless architecture with modern versatility across five distinct event areas, together accommodating groups from 50 to 1,500 guests for weddings, receptions, and corporate events. The Chapel Area anchors the venue with soaring ceilings and a curved staircase connecting the main floor to an upper balcony, seating up to 700 guests across its 6,400-square-foot main floor and 2,200-square-foot balcony. The Second Floor & Balcony offers more than 15 windows with panoramic mountain views and a year-round outdoor balcony warmed by patio heaters, while the West Waterfall Grounds and South Gazebo Grounds move ceremonies outdoors amid a rock-landscaped waterfall, curved bridge, and twin gazebos. Rentals include tables, chairs, and linens along with setup and takedown, and an on-site commercial kitchen is available at no charge for outside caterers to use. A large parking lot accommodates more than 120 vehicles, and dressing rooms are provided for the wedding party.

Archview Resort
13701 US-191, Moab, UT 84532, USA- Spaces for 30-200 Guests
- 2 Event Spaces
- 2 Outdoor Spaces
- 2 Total Spaces
Sun Outdoors Arches Gateway offers a unique destination for corporate retreats, family reunions, group getaways, and outdoor celebrations just minutes from Arches National Park. Blending the comforts of a modern resort with the beauty of Utah's iconic red rock landscape, the property features a variety of RV sites, cabins, glamping accommodations, and inviting outdoor gathering areas. Guests can enjoy amenities including a swimming pool, covered pavilions, playgrounds, and spacious communal spaces, creating an ideal setting for relaxed group experiences. Whether planning an adventure-filled retreat or an intimate private gathering, Sun Outdoors Arches Gateway provides a memorable base for exploring Moab's world-renowned scenery.

Goldener Hirsch Inn
7570 Royal St, Park City, UT 84060, USA- Spaces for 18-200 Guests
- 3 Event Spaces
- 2 Restaurants
- 11 Total Spaces
Goldener Hirsch is a Bavarian-inspired luxury hotel set mid-mountain at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, blending its original chalet-style inn with modern residences designed by architect Tom Kundig. Part of the Auberge Resorts Collection, the family-owned property has been a fixture in Silver Lake Village for more than 30 years, with 68 guest rooms, suites, and residences across two buildings and direct access to 103 runs winding through the region's aspen groves and evergreen glades. The hotel offers 13 event venues infused with Bavarian sophistication, from The Hirsch Private Dining Room's rustic wood flooring and hand-carved doors to the sunlit Boardroom and the 3,200-square-foot Edelweiss Ballroom with its alfresco terraces. Event spaces can be combined for rehearsal dinners, cocktail parties, wedding receptions, and brunches, with a dedicated event manager assisting alongside a required wedding planner. Furniture, linens, event setup, and staffing are included in the facility fee, and couples may choose from customized multi-course menus for their celebrations.

The Red Earth Venue
UT-313, Utah, USA- Spaces for 120-200 Guests
- 2 Event Spaces
- 1 Outdoor
The Red Earth Venue offers an extraordinary setting for weddings, corporate retreats, brand activations, and private celebrations surrounded by the breathtaking red rock landscapes of Moab. Set on 17 private acres between Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, the venue seamlessly blends modern architecture with the natural beauty of the desert, featuring a striking glass-walled event space, expansive outdoor patios, and scenic ceremony locations. With flexible indoor and outdoor venues, curated furnishings, and complete privacy, The Red Earth Venue provides a one-of-a-kind destination for unforgettable events inspired by adventure and elevated design.

Vista at Cedar Hills Golf Club
10640 Clubhouse Dr, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062, USA- Spaces for 200-450 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Country Club
The VISTA at Cedar Hills Golf Club sits on the slopes of Mount Timpanogos, with sweeping valley views and sunset vistas over the surrounding golf course. The venue hosts weddings, family parties, corporate events, and other celebrations in a setting built around natural light and mountain scenery. The Vista Room, the venue's main indoor space, features vaulted ceilings, a stone fireplace, and panoramic windows overlooking the valley, accommodating up to 200 guests for a seated dinner or up to 400 for a flowing reception. Just outside, the vineyard-inspired Outdoor Pavilion is lined with pergolas and is reserved for ceremonies, mingling hours, and sunset gatherings. Rentals at the VISTA include farm tables, round banquet tables, bar-height tables, and seating for up to 96 guests, along with an in-house speaker system with cordless microphone, flat screen TVs, and table linens. The venue maintains an open vendor policy, welcoming couples' own choice of caterer, florist, and entertainment.

Moab Valley Inn
711 S Main St, Moab, UT 84532, USA- Spaces for 80-250 Guests
- 2 Event Spaces
- 2 Hotels
- 2 Meeting Spaces
Moab Valley Inn offers a welcoming setting for meetings, corporate retreats, and social gatherings in the heart of Utah's red rock country. Featuring 3,500 square feet of flexible event space, versatile conference rooms, modern audiovisual amenities, and comfortable guest accommodations, the hotel is well equipped to host everything from business meetings and training sessions to family reunions and special celebrations. Conveniently located near Arches National Park and downtown Moab, Moab Valley Inn pairs attentive service with a relaxed atmosphere for memorable group experiences.

Moab Arts & Recreation Center (MARC)
111 E 100 N, Moab, UT 84532, USA- Spaces for 80-110 Guests
- 2 Event Spaces
- 2 Meeting Spaces
Moab Arts is a vibrant community arts center and event venue housed in a historic downtown Moab building, offering a creative setting for weddings, meetings, performances, workshops, and private celebrations. Blending historic character with flexible indoor and outdoor event spaces, the venue accommodates everything from intimate gatherings and corporate meetings to receptions and community events. With versatile rental options, modern event amenities, and a welcoming artistic atmosphere, Moab Arts provides a distinctive backdrop for memorable occasions in the heart of Utah's red rock country.

Eccles Theater
131 Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, USA- Spaces for 160-2,500 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 2 Theaters
- 1 Meeting Space
The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater is a performing arts venue in downtown Salt Lake City, operated by Salt Lake County Arts & Culture. The five-story glass lobby is lined with terrazzo flooring and distinctive chandeliers, while the building's architecture draws inspiration from Southern Utah's landscape, with canyon-inspired colors and patterns carried through the walls, seats, and flooring and a star-field ceiling that mimics a clear night sky. The Delta Performance Hall seats up to 2,500 guests beneath a 50-foot-wide stage, hosting Broadway productions, concerts, comedy, and other large-scale entertainment. For smaller and more flexible gatherings, the Regent Street Black Box offers movable seating platforms that reconfigure the acoustically isolated, glass-walled room for dance, music, theater, or private corporate events, seating between roughly 150 and 250 guests depending on setup. The Grand Lobby can host standing receptions for up to 360 guests, and McCarthey Plaza and several lounges add further outdoor and gathering space. On-site, Tin Angel at the Eccles serves dinner, craft cocktails, and charcuterie for pre-show dining, and the building's outdoor terraces offer views of the surrounding city and mountains.

Ben Lomond Suites
2510 Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT 84401, USA- Spaces for 50-200 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Ballroom
- 2 Historic Spaces
The Bigelow Event Venue occupies a historic building in downtown Ogden, Utah, built on the site of the former Reed Hotel and originally named for local banker Archie P. Bigelow. In 1933 the property was purchased by Marriner S. Eccles and renamed the Ben Lomond Hotel, operating as a hotel for more than 40 years before Radisson refurbished it in the 1980s. The building has since been rebranded back to its original name, The Bigelow, and its historic ballroom and parlor have been preserved for weddings and special events. Two spaces are available for rent, separately or together: the Grand Ballroom, which accommodates up to 200 guests, and the Parlor, which holds up to 50. Rental packages include tables, chairs, and linens, along with setup and takedown service, bride's and groom's rooms, and kitchen access for serving or catering use.

East Canyon Resort
8896 UT-65, Morgan, UT 84050, USA- Spaces for 70-200 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 2 Outdoor Spaces
- 3 Total Spaces
East Canyon Resort is a 9,600-acre, member-owned mountain resort along a river canyon in Morgan, Utah, offering a rustic wilderness setting for special events and weddings. The resort's recreational grounds include swimming pools, hot tubs, tennis and pickleball courts, and 65 miles of ATV trails, giving guests plenty to enjoy around an event. For gatherings, the resort offers three dedicated event spaces. The Loft is an open, rustic-décor room with warm lighting and a fireplace, suited to receptions and dinners for up to 150 seated guests. The Deck is a large outdoor space overlooking a scenic lawn, river, and surrounding wilderness, also accommodating up to 150 seated guests. The Party Pavilion, set near the mini-golf course and tennis courts, is a smaller outdoor option well suited to birthday parties and barbecues for up to 70 seated guests. Weddings are priced separately from general special events, and the resort's Special Events Coordinator is available to help plan celebrations across any of its spaces.

Alpine Art Center
450 Alpine Hwy, Alpine, UT 84004, USA- Spaces for 80-500 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Garden
Alpine Art Center opened in August 1998 with an art show during Alpine Days, originally built to house classrooms, an art gallery, and event space. A wedding held just a month after opening set the venue on a new course, and it has hosted receptions alongside its original art programming ever since. Set against a mountain backdrop, the property is threaded with lush greenery and water features, and its grounds include a sculpture park and gardens open to public visitors on any given day. Multiple indoor and outdoor ceremony locations make it well suited to weddings, and the Center also hosts corporate meetings, school dances, recitals, and family celebrations, accommodating up to 400 guests. The venue's team coordinates decorations, refreshments, setup, and cleanup for events, and offers both plated and buffet catering on site.

Orangerie - Red Butte Garden
Cottam Visitors Center, 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA- Spaces for 150-300 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Garden
The Richard K. Hemingway Orangerie is the year-round event space at Red Butte Garden, a botanical garden set in the foothills on the eastern edge of the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City. The Orangerie is a large indoor conservatory with floor-to-ceiling windows and lush tropical plantings, opening onto two adjacent patios framed by raised gardens and seasonal plantings, with mountain and valley views beyond. The space seats 150 guests for a ceremony or dinner and can host up to 300 for a flowing reception, making it suited to weddings, galas, corporate events, and formal dinners alike. From April through September, rentals also include an optional outdoor ceremony site in the adjacent Fragrance Garden, with its sandstone pathways and wisteria arbors. Rentals include tables and chairs with setup and takedown, private restrooms and dressing rooms, a food preparation area, a built-in sound system, garden admission and parking for guests, and event staff on site. Food and beverage service is provided by the Garden's approved catering partners.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Moab
1863 N Hwy 191, Moab, UT 84532, USA- Spaces for 40-45 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Hotel
- 1 Meeting Space
Fairfield Inn & Suites Moab offers a convenient and contemporary setting for meetings, group stays, and intimate social gatherings just minutes from Arches National Park. Featuring flexible event space, modern audiovisual technology, customized catering options, and comfortable guest accommodations, the hotel is well suited for corporate meetings, training sessions, family reunions, and wedding room blocks. Guests can enjoy complimentary breakfast, resort-style pools, and easy access to Moab's renowned outdoor recreation, creating a seamless experience for both business and leisure travelers.

Carmelle Reception Center
4075 Highland Dr, Millcreek, UT 84124, USA- Spaces for 50-500 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Garden
At Carmelle Reception Center in Salt Lake City, elegant architecture and a landscaped garden come together for weddings and receptions. The building features a spiral staircase, a mahogany baby grand player piano, and dedicated Bride and Groom rooms, giving couples space to prepare before the celebration begins. During the warmer months, the venue's landscaped garden opens up with a gazebo and waterfall, offering an outdoor setting for ceremonies alongside the indoor reception hall. A hardwood dance floor and in-house sound system with Bluetooth and microphone support the reception, while catering, a wedding cake credit, linens, centerpieces, and a wedding consultant and event hostess are included with a rental. A spacious parking lot with a drive-through entrance rounds out the practical details for guests arriving at the venue.

Canyonlands By Night & Day
1861 N Hwy 191, Moab, UT 84532, USA- Spaces for 60-400 Guests
- 2 Event Spaces
- 1 Hotel
- 2 Total Spaces
Canyonlands By Night & Day offers a one-of-a-kind destination for weddings, corporate events, conferences, and private celebrations along the banks of the Colorado River in Moab. Combining one of the area's largest event facilities with scenic riverside venues, private boat experiences, in-house catering, and dedicated event planning services, the venue creates memorable gatherings surrounded by Utah's iconic red rock landscapes. From elegant receptions and business retreats to family reunions and riverfront celebrations, Canyonlands By Night & Day delivers flexible event spaces and unforgettable experiences for groups of every kind.

The Gonzo Inn
100 W 200 S, Moab, UT 84532, USA- Spaces for 132 Guests
- 2 Event Spaces
- 2 Hotels
- 2 Total Spaces
The Gonzo Inn offers a distinctive boutique setting for intimate celebrations, corporate retreats, and group gatherings in the heart of Moab. Just steps from downtown and surrounded by Utah's iconic red rock landscapes, the locally owned property features unique outdoor event spaces, including a private creekside lawn and tree-lined lounge with a fire pit, creating a relaxed backdrop for receptions, private dinners, family reunions, and team events. Combined with spacious condo-style accommodations and personalized local hospitality, The Gonzo Inn provides a memorable destination for groups seeking both adventure and connection.

Aspen Landing
6388 S Redwood Rd, Taylorsville, UT 84123, USA- Spaces for 120-300 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Outdoor
Plum & Pine Events is a newly remodeled event venue set between Taylorsville and Murray, Utah, hosting weddings, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations. The venue centers on a multipurpose event hall anchored by a grand staircase and a grand piano, giving couples and planners a dramatic focal point for receptions and cocktail hours. A dedicated bride and groom suite and an outdoor patio round out the space, giving guests a place to prepare and gather before and after the ceremony. The venue accommodates up to 120 seated guests or 300 guests for a standing reception, and can be booked for daytime, evening, or full-day rentals. Renters may bring their own vendors at no additional charge, and a commercial kitchen is available to rent for those preparing their own catering. Plum & Pine is run by Jessica, who also owns Pretty Little Plumbs, alongside her husband Kolter, who oversaw the venue's recent remodel.

Red Cliffs Lodge Moab
14 UT-128, Moab, UT 84532, USA- Spaces for 20-400 Guests
- 4 Event Spaces
- 4 Hotels
- 4 Total Spaces
Red Cliffs Lodge Moab offers an extraordinary destination for weddings, corporate retreats, and special events surrounded by Utah's iconic red rock cliffs and the Colorado River. With more than 13,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space—including elegant banquet rooms, scenic riverfront venues, and expansive lawns—the resort pairs breathtaking natural beauty with comfortable accommodations, locally inspired dining, and personalized event services to create unforgettable celebrations and gatherings of every kind.