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Reception Centers in Salt Lake City with Romantic Red roses

Recently the newlywed Anderson couple had their classy and stylish reception at the Ivy House, one of Western Gardens wedding reception centers in Salt Lake City.

Since the Ivy House is paired with Western Garden Centers, many of us employees have a particular love for plants, which extends to our observation of some of the floral arrangements that come through the reception center.  I would like to personally compliment the Anderson couple on their taste in florals.

One can never go wrong with a classy and romantic red rose.  The red rose has been a symbol of romance and deep love since the ancient greeks.  Perhaps the rose holds this meaning because of how long the blooms of a rose last into the fall. Or perhaps it is how the beautiful color of love is held so delicately above the thorns and hardship beneath, symbolizing that even through hardship and trial, love can prevail and bloom.  The red red rose is truly a metaphorical embodiment of the saying “Love Conquers All”.  What a glorious declaration for a reception!

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We absolutely loved how the Anderson couple chose a classic color arrangement (black, white, and red) and gave it a fun modern feel.  The red, which usually tends to overwhelm this color arrangement, was used in such moderation that it created a glorious and stunning punch to the feel of the reception center.  Plus, by displaying the red purely through roses and petals the effect held the complexity of the roses symbolism, but also held the simplicity of modern design.

To the Anderson newlyweds, we wish you an eternity of deep love and time together, red roses and wonderful memories.  Thank you so much for making the Western Gardens family of reception centers in Salt Lake City part of your rose red memories.  We at Ivy House Weddings wish you all the best!

written by Katelyn Pettit

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Wedding Venues in Utah Real Event – Daytime Ceremony

Salt Lake Wedding venues with daytime eventsWedding venues in Utah like Ivy House Weddings are busy with real events like this one.  This beautiful daytime event is worth highlighting again, especially now that the bride’s photographer shared many of the photos with us.    This bride chose to have a daytime ring ceremony for special family and friends.  It was simple and stunning.  One unique set up feature was Angela set up a guest sign in table in the middle of the room just a bit in from the main entrance.  Their guests could enjoy a piece of carmel taffy and write a special note of good wishes to the new couple.

salt lake wedding venues for a classic daytime ceremony
Simple, classic, and elegant colors

Angela kept the ambiance of this Utah wedding venue in the brown classic tones with an accent of ivory with sashes on the chairs, her wedding gown, and her elegant bridal bouquet.  The groom and his men were in brown suits and the bridesmaids were also in warm taupe summer dresses with elegant white pearl necklaces.  Very classy!  I believe that after the ring ceremony, the wedding party departed for a local favorite restaurant.  What a relaxing beautiful wedding day with close family and friends!

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Father escorting Angela to Chase

Angela and Chase’s photographer is Lauren Adams of LaLas Lens Photography. If you like her classic style, contact her for more information at   www.lalaslens.com or lauren@lalaslens.com This event was on June 2, 2012.

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The old world charm of Ivy House Weddings
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Flower girl and ring boy after the ceremony

Thank You Photos add Personality and Class

Couple kissing with photo cards - great thank you note photo from reception centers in salt lake city

At their wedding receptions in Salt Lake, many couples capture a photo of the newlyweds holding a thank-you poster or banner.  These can be turned into postcards to send to your guests showing a unique thank-you for the beautiful thoughts and gifts they shared with you on your wedding day.

Thank you card photos at wedding venue in Utah

This simple and clever expression shows your thankfulness to not only guests, but also to those who helped with all the details of your wedding day.  After such a most important and grand celebration, many notes of gratitude are in order.  With the newlyweds on their honeymoon and then the limited time afterwards getting back into new routines of married life, this idea helps you create countless notes that in an instant show your personality and also shows that you were thinking and being grateful ahead of time, rather than just a quick note on a standard thank you card.

Thank you card from friends at reception in salt lake Costco printed thank you photo.

Several years ago, my daughter came to me with a thank you postcard from one of her friends.  We have remembered it ever since.  The couple simply posed with a thank you banner while they were actually standing in their wedding line!  The bride’s maid of honor orchestrated the shot and ordered the cards so that by the time the couple returned from their honeymoon, the cards were there waiting for them to write a simple little note, stamp, and send on its way. It was very simple, but very powerful and meant a lot to my daughter!

Many online companies offer the service to print up postcards.  A few of them are CarlsonCrafts.com, Zazzle.com, Shutterfly.com, Vistaprint.com, and many other companies.   

Carlson Craft photo thank you cards for less than $1 per card.So don’t forget to take a moment at your Salt Lake wedding reception center, find a little spot, hold up a sign, and click a most memorable thank you note for all our loved ones.

 

Reception Centers in Salt Lake City that Display Memoriam of Three Special Women and Their Wedding Quilts

This lovely Bride and Groom honored three special grandparents by displaying three quilts that these women had created before they left this earth.  It is obvious that beautiful quilting is a talent that the bride and groom will remember these special ladies by throughout their wedding years.  Reception centers in Salt Lake City, like Ivy House Weddings, have many optional locations for the bride to set up beautiful memoriam such as this.  

No Weather Worries at Western Garden’s Reception Centers in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City wedding photos are beautiful outside of Ivy House WeddingsIn early May, this bride and groom didn’t have to worry about Utah’s unpredictable rainy spring weather.  They were the honored guests inside one of Western Garden’s wedding reception centers in Salt Lake City.  Ivy House was the place for an evening full of beautiful memories, great happiness, fond reunions, rowdy dancing, and delicious cuisine.

The bride’s choice of Tiffany blue table linens and ribbons were very striking in Ivy House’s stylish ambiance.  After a brief yet beautiful wedding ring ceremony, the weather cooperated allowing the couple and wedding party to take plenty of photos outside in the gardens.  Adilfa from Don Polo photography was their professional.  She has a lot of spunk and definitely knows what she’s doing.  (The photos in this blog were taken by a non-professional Ivy House employee.)

Salt Lake Wedding ring ceremony Chapel style seating for ring ceremony in Salt Lake wedding venues
About 350 guests savored delicious pastries, fresh fruits, salads, breads, and candies.  Plenty of relaxing conversation was enjoyed by all.  The wedding cake was created by Ivy House preferred baker Carrie’s Cakes.  The stunning and elegant 5 tiers sat as a queen on her pedestal for guests to admire.  This couple chose not to have a traditional wedding party line, but rather mingled throughout Ivy House hall to greet people and enjoy old and new acquaintances.

Another unique thing about this wedding party was the send off of the newlyweds.  The family had made plans for several dozen beautiful lantern lights to send off into the sky.  We all stepped into the movie Tangled as we watched the magical cylinders drift up into the heavens.  The bride and groom sent off a large blue lantern while all the others were white.  These coupled with Ivy House sparklers made for a beautiful finale to a beautiful celebration for a beautiful couple.

Five tier wedding cake Beautiful Ivy House bride enjoying her celebration.

The list of wedding venues Salt Lake City offers to Utah brides is complete with Ivy House Weddings located at Western Gardens Center in Downtown Salt Lake City.  It is a beautiful venue to create your own stylish wedding celebration and dodge the fickle Utah spring weather.    Guests enjoying each other! Table decorations using Ivy House Tall Candle Ivy House garden photo Delicious fruit with lights on spiral staircase

Both Western Garden’s Reception Centers in Salt Lake City Hosted Two Celebrations for One Couple in One Day

Salt Lake City wedding gets sealed with a kiss!Having two separate celebrations lent itself to choosing two different wedding venues in Salt Lake.  This bride had the best of two worlds.  Ceremony in a large majestic elegant room and an indoor garden reception.  She used Western Gardens two reception centers in Salt Lake City – Ivy House Weddings in Downtown and Atrium Weddings in Sandy.

Ivy House Host and groom beginning the rehearsal! Step by step rehearsal to calm the nerves! Marry me, tomorrow!
On Friday evening, the couple and their close family and friends, who also were part of the wedding party, celebrated at Ivy House Weddings at Western Gardens Downtown.  After running through a rehearsal of the next day’s ceremony, the group enjoyed a sit down dinner.  Family and friends relished a delicious meal catered by GoodWood.   Guests enjoyed several choices – salad, prime rib, pineapple chicken, shrimp, fluffy potatoes, and steamed asparagus and another medley of cooked vegetables.

Enjoying dear family members at Utah wedding! Goodwood CaterersShrimp and Salad

Flower girl and little boy Father and bride at one of Salt Lake's wedding venues

Saturday morning, the wedding party returned for the real thing at this wedding venue.  The bride and her bridesmaid prepared in the spacious and elegant brides room.   This bride was elegantly adorned with a cream colored wedding gown which fit beautifully with the decor of Ivy House.  Everyone was stunned at her poise and radiance as her father escorted her down the isle.  Purple sashes accented several of the chairs along the way.  Her bridesmaid’s wore purple and black attired and all carrying bouquets with a touch of purple with yellow, white, and deep red.

By early afternoon, the couple was on their way to another celebration with a different flavor.  The wedding party would soon enjoy another one of Western Gardens wedding reception centers in Salt Lake City, Atrium Weddings further south in Sandy.  Being done by 2pm allowed Ivy House staff to prepare for a different event booked at Ivy House the same evening.

Elegant bride in Salt Lake wedding reception center  Purple sash on Ivy House Weddings chair  You may now kiss the bride!Simple love!  Happy mother of Bride!

Enjoy many beautiful photos taken by James Erick Photography and by Ivy House Staff.

Mr. and Mrs.

 

 

Wedding Reception Centers in Utah Seen Through Highly Recommended Photographer

Utah wedding venues radiate their beauty through the lens of RLT Photography.Ivy House is one of a few new wedding reception centers in Utah.  Hosting over 50 events in their first year (June 2011-June 2012) has given them a lot to be proud of.  They have discovered some very valuable preferred partners who they feel very confident to recommend to those brides needing additional reference.  They work with caterers, cake bakers, and a florist and now we feel confident to recommend a local photographer.  One photographer that has shot several events at both Ivy House and Atrium Wedding reception venues is a local artist – RLT Photography.  Ryan Thompson works via word of mouth and has been photographing weddings and all types of events for years and years.  Ryan is pleasant to work with and has a nice touch of catching those special moments that often go unnoticed.  Take a moment and see some of his beautiful work here at these two fine wedding venues in Utah.

Stunning bridal eyes at one of many reception centers in Salt lake City Boy enjoying drink from Ivy House goblet, included in base price.  Flower girls prepping in the bride's room A moment in a princess world Utah wedding venues include Ivy House Weddings at Western Gardens Downtown  Real dish-ware, utensils, and goblets are included in Ivy House base price. Children dancing to pre-lude music Sparkler send off at Atrium Weddings, one of several reception centers in Utah Atrium bridal hugs for a joyous occasion Cut the cake and kiss! Bride's room at Atrium Weddings at Western Gardens Sandy

March 24, 2012 – Beautiful Salt Lake City Wedding Celebration Planned From 1000 Miles Away

Cathedral feel ceremony at Salt Lake City wedding reception centerSalt Lake City wedding ceremonies are beautiful at Ivy House Weddings at Western Gardens Center downtown.  This wedding ceremony and dinner were planned from 1000 miles away.  Ivy House wedding venue includes so many options that this bride and her mother could easily plan the event, then fly in from back east a few days before the wedding and finalize all the last details with our preferred partners. First kisses are tender at wedding venues in Salt Lake City

Ivy House creates a majestic yet warm ambiance without being in a cathedral.  From the balcony, the photographer took beautiful photos looking down on the memorable scene below.  This bride chose to have her ceremony promenading down a center isle toward the majestic fireplace.  Ivy House wooden screens were places between the ceremony area and the dinner area.  She also used a white carpet runner to emphasize her walk to her soon-to-be spouse.  After few words from the officiator and exchange of wedding bands, the couple kissed as husband and wife.  The twinkle in Maren’s eyes were witnessed by all as guests congratulated the newlyweds.  Wedding receptions in Salt Lake City can present elegant wedding cakes The bride chose a 3-tiered blue cake with classic and lacy white frosting and pearls created by Ivy House preferred baker Carrie’s Cakes.  A special wedding couple figurine adorned the cake.  Another preferred partner created her wedding bouquet and flowers for the event.  Hillside Floral is very friendly, professional, and reasonably priced.

Some wedding reception centers in Salt Lake City let the bride set up as she choosesDancing children while listening to beautiful music by AbbyDinner followed with dear friends and family.  Again, the mother of the bride had confidence in Ivy House preferred caterer Utah Celebrations.  The food was artistically presented, tasted divine, and was served by their friendly workers.

RLT Photography was the Ivy House preferred partner that the wedding party chose to snap those lasting memories.  RLT photos are indicated.

Classic and stunning cake with figurine to remember the beautiful day

Giving a ranking of 5 out of 5, the bride’s mother, was so pleased that she wrote these comments about her experience with Ivy House:

Everyone here at Ivy House was so friendly and helpful.  There is no way we could have planned a wedding from 1000 miles away if it had not been for Ivy House Event coordinator and her crew of preferred vendors.  It was a beautiful day.  Thank you so much!  – SallyAnn

Happy Mother of Bride with Ivy House host and company Ivy House is one of the only wedding reception centers in Salt Lake City that lets you make the choices in all your planning; but then again, if you choose, try our preferred partners.  They are wonderful, especially if you are planning your event from out of state!

Ceremony and dinner set up at wedding venues in Salt Lake City

Wedding ceremony officiator with words of wisdom Salt Lake City wedding reception center set up for ceremony Ceremony front and center Little girl playing with a box of toys from home  Self-catered Food for the children before the ceremony Pianist - Music by Abby Congratulations Family photo with a kiss!

February 6, 2012 – A Charming Celebration at a Salt Lake City Wedding Reception Center – Ivy House Weddings

Bride's finishing touches in the Ivy House Weddings reception centerHappy newlyweds at wedding reception, Salt Lake City.This beautiful couple celebrated their marriage with family and friends at a Salt Lake City wedding reception center called Ivy House Weddings.  After finishing last hair and make-up details in the bride’s room, the bride joined her groom for a beautiful and simple ring ceremony for all family to witness.  Ivy House staff had lined up rows of chairs to face the ceremony backdrop consisting of a majestic yet delicate floral arrangement by Hillside Floral.  Soft white and peach rose petals were strewn around a simple candle vase in the center of gold-linen adorned tables.  This bride’s simple beauty was reflected throughout Ivy House and the peace of this couple radiated to their guests.

Candelabra floral arrangement by Hillside Florist

Hillside Florist does beautiful work for reasonable prices at Ivy House Wedding Reception Center Wedding ring ceremony at wedding venue in Salt Lake Simple yet gorgeous centerpieces for a Salt Lake wedding!

 

This wedding couple chose to serve delicious finger pastries from the bread company Kneaders.  Brides have brought to Ivy House so many different caterers of their choice to this Salt Lake wedding venue’s kitchen.  Whether the bride wants a full course meal or just simple cake, the bride can serve the food of her very own choice.  This also helps when working within a budget.  Not many reception centers in Salt Lake City allow this wide freedom to create a celebration that can make everyone happy, especially the father of the bride who traditionally pays for this event!  Delicious choices from Kneaders at wedding reception

 

All who attended enjoyed the comfortable atmosphere created by Ivy House and the Bride’s selection of decor.  Children danced to the couple’s collection of love songs on their iPod via the incredible sound system at Ivy House.  Friends from neighboring valley’s Tooele came to congratulate the new couple.  Also in attendance was a very special guest, Nana, the 95 year old grandma.  She would not miss this moment to honor her granddaughter.  Nana’s smile was contagious as she chatted with loved ones.

Salt Lake City weddings for the entire family

Yes, this was one of the most charming and sweet weddings in Salt Lake City.  Ivy House Weddings was the perfect venue for this celebration.

Family portraits are nice at a Salt Lake City wedding reception called Ivy House Weddings
Family portraits are lifetime memories at Ivy House Wedding reception center.

 

December 17, 2011 – Romantic Salt Lake City Wedding Reception Center

This bride looked at many wedding venues in Salt Lake City.  She chose Ivy House, a new Salt Lake wedding reception center, for her elegant celebration. Stunning black table cloths with ruby red and silver accents was the decor throughout the event.  The personality of the bride shone through as she and her bridesmaids stood on the spiral staircase blowing a kiss to her beau below.  Utah Celebrations catering awed guests when flipping fresh crepes which people could top with a variety of fruit and creams.  Beautiful classical music was played on the baby grand piano and guests enjoyed the peaceful and elegant atmosphere as they congratulated this romantic couple.  This celebration was one of the most beautiful wedding celebrations and took place in one of the most beautiful reception centers in Salt Lake City.  For stress-free and elegant wedding receptions in Salt Lake downtown, consider Ivy House Weddings. 

 Wedding receptions in Salt Lake City's Ivy House are romanticIvy House bride blowing kisses to her beau from the spiral staircaseBeautiful cakes look even more beautiful in Salt Lake City's wedding venue Ivy HouseCrepe flipping entertainment at Ivy House Wedding reception centerDelicious fruit and creams for filling your personal crepeFor stress-free and romantic wedding reception in Salt Lake City, choose Ivy House weddings.