The Startup Building

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.