Top Utah Sweet 16 Venues

The Mountain Creek Lodge provides an unparalleled retreat experience. A unique, harmonious resort, our property houses 15 modern and exclusive chalets alongside a grand pavilion — perfect for hosting both large and small gatherings. Tucked in the majestic Wasatch Mountains, the Mountain Creek Lodge offers a wide range of amenities, including an on-site 3-hole golf course, a private fishing stream, nearby access to world-class ski resorts, elevated meeting spaces, and more. Welcome to this idyllic sanctuary where business meets pleasure.

• Spaces for 125 Guests

Shadow Ridge Resort Hotel sits at the base of Park City Mountain Village, a short walk from the First Time chairlift and about 100 yards from the Payday lift. The property is within a half-mile of Historic Main Street and one mile from Deer Valley Resort, putting skiing, dining, and downtown Park City all within easy reach. Accommodations range from hotel-style rooms to one-, two-, and three-bedroom condominiums, each condo featuring a full kitchen, fireplace, and dining area. Guests can unwind at the outdoor heated pool, indoor hot tub, sauna, and fitness center between activities. For groups combining business with a mountain getaway, Shadow Ridge offers over 3,200 square feet of meeting space spread across two conference rooms, along with an on-site ski rental shop and free underground parking — a practical, resort-side setting for meetings and gatherings near the slopes.

• Spaces for 400 Guests

The Natural History Museum of Utah occupies the Rio Tinto Center, an architecturally distinctive building set in the foothills of Salt Lake City near the University of Utah campus, with design inspiration drawn from the surrounding Utah landscape. Established by state statute in 1962 and open to the public since 1969, the museum moved into the Rio Tinto Center in November 2011 and now houses a collection of nearly 2 million objects, making it the largest museum in the intermountain west. For weddings, corporate functions, and private events, the museum offers a range of indoor and outdoor spaces, including the expansive Canyon and Canyon Terrace, the versatile Swaner Forum, and the option to reserve the full facility. Rentals include dedicated event and AV staff for setup and teardown, an AV package with accent lighting, speakers, and a wireless microphone, high-speed wireless internet, and free guest parking. Evening events can begin as early as 6:30 p.m., with setup starting at 5 p.m. on most days, and select bookings can include access to the museum's galleries during the event.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Founded in 1976 by Bill Kimball, the Kimball Art Center is one of the region's longest-standing creative nonprofits, serving Park City, Summit County, Wasatch County, and visitors year-round. Housed on Kearns Blvd in Park City, the center presents international-caliber exhibitions alongside classes, workshops, and camps, guided by a mission to "inspire, educate, and connect through art." The center's gallery spaces are available for facility rental, allowing guests to entertain friends, family, or coworkers "among a backdrop of artwork and mountain vistas." The rooms have hosted weddings, birthdays, corporate events, and other special occasions, giving events a gallery setting rather than a traditional banquet room. As a 501(c)(3) organization, the center also offers free art education in Utah schools and complimentary gallery exhibitions to the community.

• Spaces for 96-700 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 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.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Alta Peruvian Lodge is a rustic mountain lodge in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, set at over 11,000 feet with Mount Superior rising directly behind the property. The lodge opens its grounds for wedding ceremonies and receptions each year from June through September, giving couples an alpine backdrop of snow-capped peaks and pine forest for their celebration. Couples have full access to the outdoor lawn for ceremonies, the dining room for a seated dinner, and the Alf Engen Room for dancing, complete with a dance floor and room for a live band. The lodge also provides chairs and tables, day-use suites for wedding-day prep, audio and visual equipment, and public restrooms, along with assistance planning the setup. The venue gives couples unusual flexibility for a mountain property: they may bring in their own caterer, who is given use of the kitchen for food staging and prep, and may bring their own alcohol, provided a licensed bartender serves it as required under Utah law. Access to the grounds typically opens a day or two before the wedding for setup, with no fixed end time for the evening's festivities.

• Spaces for 130-150 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Hotel
• 1 space at this venue

Established in 1940 as the first ski lodge at Alta, Alta Lodge is a family-operated, European-style historic mountain inn with ski-in, ski-out access at the base of Alta Ski Resort in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah. The lodge pairs its heritage setting with fine dining and personal service, and more than seventy percent of its guests return year after year. For weddings and private events, Alta Lodge hosts up to 130 guests across its sundeck and patio, dining room, and deck room, with indoor and outdoor options available depending on the weather. Friday and Saturday events are booked exclusively, closing the lodge to outside guests for the celebration. Facility rental includes an on-site wedding coordinator, fresh floral arrangements, tables, chairs, linens, china, and glassware, two changing rooms for the wedding party, and a complimentary wedding night suite with a king bed, fireplace, balcony, and mountain views. Dining options range from a plated meal with table service to a buffet or a mountain cookout, all prepared in-house with fresh ingredients.

• Spaces for 275 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Meeting Space

Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Salt Lake City is located on the second floor of the historic Trolley Square shopping mall, about 15 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport and near the Salt Palace Convention Center. The restaurant offers a traditional Brazilian steakhouse experience, with Gauchos carving over a dozen rotisserie-grilled meats tableside alongside an unlimited gourmet salad bar, homemade Brazilian sides, fresh-pressed juices, and signature cocktails. For groups and private events, the restaurant's Meeting & Celebration Center accommodates up to 275 guests and can be subdivided into three smaller spaces, while the location as a whole hosts events for up to 500 guests. The event team assists with menu planning, room layouts, audiovisual needs, and entertainment for occasions ranging from wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners to corporate luncheons and holiday parties. Large screens, advanced A/V equipment, and a portable bar are available to support these gatherings.

• Spaces for 24-304 Guests
• 5 Event Spaces
• 1 Meeting Space
• 6 Convention Centers

The Riverwoods Conference Center sits along the river in south Logan, Utah, where it has hosted weddings, galas, and corporate gatherings since opening in 2008. At 32,000 square feet, it is Cache Valley's largest event center, with room configurations flexible enough to hold anywhere from an intimate gathering to a function of up to 2,000 guests. The center's rooms range from the elegant, fireplace-lit Willow room to the expansive Mahogany-Redwood space, its largest, which divides into two separate rooms for smaller functions. Outdoor patios along the river, including the Birch Courtyard, give guests a place to step outside during a reception or break. A dedicated events team guides clients from initial planning through the day of the event, and the venue is directly connected to on-site lodging at the SpringHill Suites and TownePlace Suites by Marriott.

• Spaces for 15-600 Guests
• 14 Hotels
• 4 Ballrooms
• 14 Total Spaces

Salt Lake City Marriott University Park sits next to the University of Utah, adjacent to Rice-Eccles Stadium, with mountain and city views. The hotel has an updated look and features an exclusive M Club lounge, along with two on-site restaurants, Thistle & Thyme and Wakara Bar, and a full-service Starbucks. For events, the hotel offers 13 event rooms totaling 16,238 square feet of space, including the Bonneville Ballroom, which can host up to 600 guests and has held some of Salt Lake City's more prestigious gatherings. Meeting space includes a park-like outdoor venue, a reception atrium, and floor-to-ceiling windows with city views in much of the space. Wedding receptions can be hosted in a range of settings at the property, including an outdoor tent and a landscaped lawn space with views of downtown Salt Lake City. Each event room is supported by A/V and technology services, and the hotel is located minutes from downtown Salt Lake City, Temple Square, and the Salt Lake Palace Convention Center.

• Spaces for 150-700 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 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.

• Spaces for 1,500 Guests
• 1 Meeting Space
• 1 Venue with Activities

For over 20 years, All Star Bowling & Entertainment's West Jordan location has been serving the community with bowling and family entertainment, and today the newly renovated facility pairs classic and modern arcade games, laser tag, indoor mini golf, bumper cars, and a climbing wall alongside state-of-the-art bowling lanes with bumpers for younger guests. The location also offers Spark, a high-tech interactive bowling experience that transforms the lanes into a lit-up playground. Located within the same building, Pins & Ales West Jordan offers a 21-and-older setting with 12 newly renovated VIP bowling lanes, comfortable lane-side seating, pool tables, and a year-round outdoor patio. Large televisions and 25-foot screens make it a destination for watching games, while the full-service bar and brew pub pours Bonneville Brewery beers alongside cocktails. Together, the complex hosts private parties and events for birthdays, corporate gatherings, and holiday celebrations, with banquet rooms offering a food and drink menu selection and audio/video accommodations for groups of all sizes.

• Spaces for 24-1,200 Guests
• 14 Event Spaces
• 14 Historic Spaces

Located in the heart of Salt Lake City on Temple Square, the Joseph Smith Memorial Building opened in 1911 as the Hotel Utah, once welcoming presidents and cultural icons through its doors. Today the century-old building operates as an event venue, its interiors marked by soaring ceilings, crystal chandeliers, rich woodwork, and Victorian tapestries. The building holds fourteen event rooms across its lobby, mezzanine, and upper floors, ranging from intimate spaces suited to bridal showers, luncheons, and small dinners to large banquet rooms that can host receptions and celebrations for several hundred guests. Several rooms, including Wasatch, Jade, and Manchester, open onto floor-to-ceiling or expansive windows with views of the Salt Lake Temple, Temple Square, or the Utah State Capitol and surrounding mountains. Event rentals include a dedicated event coordinator, banquet staff, tables, chairs, and standard audio-visual equipment, with in-house catering required for all events. TSH Events, the team behind the venue, focuses on making the planning process seamless from booking through event day.

• Spaces for 150-500 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Waterfront
• 1 Garden

Shangri-La Event Center is a private valley oasis in Toquerville, Utah, just minutes from Zion National Park. The grounds feature a pond, grassy areas, waterfalls, two gazebos, and a lighted patio deck and bridge, creating a natural setting for weddings, receptions, corporate retreats, and social gatherings. The venue spans 6,555 square feet of event space, accommodating up to 150 guests for a seated banquet or theater-style event and up to 500 guests for a standing reception. The grounds are accessible, with parking near the entrance, no stairs, and an ADA restroom. Event packages include exclusive access to the property along with tables, chairs, and dedicated event support, with outside catering and outside vendors welcome.

• Spaces for 150-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 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.

• Spaces for 120-300 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space

The Startup Building is an industrial wedding and event venue in central Provo, Utah, set inside a candy factory built by the Startup Family in 1898. More than 120 years of history remain on display throughout the space, from the original exposed brick walls and copper doors to the wooden support beams and posts that stand in as natural decor. The 3,200-square-foot main hall holds up to 120 seated guests or 300 standing, with an adjoining outdoor courtyard available as an add-on for food trucks, photo booths, live bands, or simply extra room for a larger celebration. Three chandeliers, cafe lights left up year-round, and a rustic copper-toned palette carry the industrial character from the indoor space out into the courtyard. Rentals run a full day and come with an in-house inventory that includes tables, chairs, a wooden arch, wireless microphones, a projector and sound system, a cake table, and a get-ready room, along with a dedicated catering prep space and a powder room. The venue hosts weddings, baby showers, and professional work events, and its sister property, The Bright Building, sits a few blocks away with a mid-century industrial style of its own.

• Spaces for 550 Guests

Northampton House is a historic event venue in American Fork, Utah, housed in a building constructed in 1903 as the American Fork 3rd Ward Meetinghouse. The building was expanded in 1938 to accommodate larger gatherings, silent movies, and social dances, and later served as a private daycare before Brent Hawker transformed it into an event center, working alongside the American Fork City Historical Preservation Committee to preserve it as a community landmark. Today the venue offers The Monarch, a stained glass-adorned chapel with a mahogany staircase suited to ceremonies and mid-sized events, and The Grand Ballroom & Terrace, its largest space, which opens onto a patio surrounded by lush gardens. Couples can also book the full building and grounds, combining both venues with the gardens for a complete buyout. Every rental includes tables, chairs, and linens, a Bluetooth microphone system, a prep kitchen, a bridal suite and groom's room, and parking for 120 vehicles, with an open vendor policy and setup and takedown service included.

• Spaces for 160-500 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Total Spaces

Stonebridge Golf Club is a 27-hole public golf course and event venue in West Valley City, Utah, just off 21st South and Bangerter Highway and minutes from Salt Lake International Airport. Designed by U.S. Open champion Johnny Miller, the course is divided into three nines of nearly 3,600 yards each and is known as one of the longest and most water-laden courses in Utah, with a Scottish links feel. Weddings and other celebrations take place both indoors and out. Ceremonies can be held on the ninth green for up to 160 guests, with receptions for up to 500 guests in the dining hall or under an expandable tent. The dining hall is anchored by a red-rock fireplace and thirty-foot ceilings, with large windows overlooking the championship course. Event rentals include full in-house catering, setup and cleanup, tables, chairs, linens, a sound system, a big-screen TV, and serving staff, making Stonebridge Golf Club a full-service option for banquets, receptions, reunions, and dinner parties in addition to weddings.

• Spaces for 40-350 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Event Space
• 5 Total Spaces

The Ledges of St. George is a golf resort and event venue set among the red rock cliffs of Snow Canyon State Park in St. George, Utah, alongside its Matt Dye-designed golf course. The clubhouse anchors the property, its dining room framed by floor-to-ceiling windows, a large stone fireplace, and a custom chandelier. The clubhouse hosts weddings, receptions, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and wedding brunches, with the indoor Dining Room opening through accordion doors onto a covered outdoor patio lit by overhead bistro lighting. Outdoors, the Ceremony Lawn overlooks the 18th green with Snow Canyon as a backdrop, while the more intimate Snow Canyon room and adjoining event lawn suit smaller parties and meetings. The Ledges of St. George offers complete wedding services on-site, including menu planning, catering, bar service, and event coordination for every part of the celebration.

• Spaces for 150-800 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Garden

Magnolia Grove Reception Center is a wedding, corporate event, and quinceañera venue in South Jordan, Utah, offering the warmth and charm of Southern hospitality. The property hosts only one event at a time, giving guests exclusive use of the grounds along with ample on-site parking and a dedicated staff that handles setup and cleanup before and after each celebration. Couples can exchange vows outdoors in the Garden, framed by views of the Rocky Mountains and surrounded by flowers, or indoors in the Grand Ballroom, where a sweeping staircase sets the stage for the processional. Wedding packages range from the Charleston to the Gatlinburg tier and include a custom three-tier buttercream wedding cake, a dance floor and grand player piano, a background music system, and a dedicated wedding consultant and event hostess. Beyond weddings, Magnolia Grove also accommodates corporate lunches, family reunions, school dances, and holiday events.