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Witness Unique Elegant Style at Wedding Reception Centers in Utah Like Ivy House Weddings

Romantic setting at wedding receptions in UtahIvy House is one of Western Garden’s chic reception centers in Utah and the wedding reception on May 9th of this year proved so.  I attended to snap some photos of this couple’s happy celebration with two great families.  The evening was so enjoyable that I stayed almost the entire evening taking photos of nearly every aspect of the party.  This bride and mother created a beautiful touch to Ivy House that just lit up the wedding place, with lots of love, joy, and laughter.

Unique touches that I will note here about this wedding reception Utah enjoyed are as follows and I hope they can inspire you as you create that wonderland that you’ve dreamt about.

  1. This bride chose the delicate lacy feel.  This matched her delicate frame compared to the tall stature of her new husband.  Her theme of white lace was accented throughout Ivy House and the sophisticated black rod-iron fixtures and chairs of Ivy House wedding venue were complimented with this frilly touch.
  2. She then touched the sophisticated and frilly look with sunflowers that obvious reflect her personality – bright, beautiful and happy flowers.
  3. The bride’s tender last dance with her father really touched me.  There was so much love and gratitude shared between them on the dance floor.  I was blessed to catch a few of Dad’s whispers in her ear, a sweet tear in her eye, and that incredible look as Father passed his daughter on to her new husband.  What a sweet moment I shall never forget.
  4. Pulling off the garter was priceless.  See the photo of the bride.
  5. The decorated car was something I’ll never forget.  Yes, it was a beautiful silver Toyota Cruiser that was absolutely plastered beyond recognition.  The bride dropped her jaw in disbelief when she finally could see it after the sparklers.  The good part was that the friends and family had first wrapped the car first in plastic, and then decorated with syrups, cream, cherries, strawberries.  If the food was at the party, it was on the car.  The couple simply had to cut the plastic off the car and it all fell to the ground and they drove away.
  6. Family photos outside were prime.  The beautiful Ivy that was accidentally stripped from Ivy House walls during construction, has now just about filled in and offered a beautiful backdrop for the bride’s maids in yellow.  What smiles and beauty accented the Ivy House garden.

Cutting the cake at wedding reception centers in Utah  Reception Centers in Utah have tender moments with fathers and daughters!  Thank you, Dad, for helping me be who I am today!

The cutting of the cake, the sparkler send off, the food, and all was beautiful and so much fun to witness.  This couple was off to a beautiful start by having their celebration at Utah wedding reception centers like Ivy House Weddings at Western Gardens Center Downtown.

As for who-did-what at this affair, the wedding cake was brought in by Kneaders, the photographer was JacqueLynn Photography, and her beautiful sunflower arrangements were a creation of a friend that works at Flower Patch.  The food was catered by our very popular preferred caterer Utah Celebrations.  We are proud of the work they do and the value they offer at our Utah receptions to our beautiful brides.

At last night’s event, a friend of the bride in May also attended last night.  She had referred Ivy House Weddings to another friend who had their celebration last night.  The word is getting out what a wonderful Utah wedding venues are run by Western Gardens Center.

Happy mother at wedding places in Utah
Happy mother of the bride!

Dainty lacy bride who couldn't be happier!Garter time!  Beautiful Bride, Bride's Maids, and setting!

Sparkler send off is part of our evening package!  What a car job!

Reception Centers in Utah are Fortunate to Include Ivy House Weddings

Wedding reception centers Utah's Western Gardens offers to wonderful families like these.Surely you have been to many reception centers in Utah, and if you were at Ivy House on May 5th, you were one of about 350 guests that enjoyed a beautiful celebration honoring a beautiful couple.  I loved taking photos at this festivity as I witnessed two wonderful families brought together for a joyous occasion.  There was so much love and harmony at this event.

Couples enjoy the sound quality of live or iPod music at Ivy House Weddings - one of Western Garden's wedding reception centers in Utah.

Children, and a few dads, enjoying a movie in the children/groom's room.
Many young children were planned for, all enjoyed eating dinner and watching cartoons in the groom/children’s room before the guests arrived. Even a few dad’s were entertained in there as well.

Utah Celebrations preferred caterer finger sandwiches Signature fruit platter

The bride chose to use our preferred caterer Utah Celebrations.  They served refreshing sandwiches and an array of fruits.  Also served, was a tossed green salad with candied walnuts.  Individual salads were served in fun goblets.

Simple elegant tastes for the eyes and pallette!  Simple elegant ribbons with yellow rose petals

Weeks before the wedding, the bride’s family worked tirelessly to make homemade dipped chocolates and butter-mints.  These were placed in crystal bowls and plates for guests to enjoy.  The father of the bride offered a sampling to me, and both delicacies melted in my mouth.

Decorations were simple and stunning.  Blue ribbons adorned Ivy House tall silver candlesticks and yellow rose petals lay about with the chocolates and mints.  Many photos of the bride and couple were spotted throughout Ivy House Weddings, one of a few stunning and economical wedding reception places in Utah.

Cake masterpiece by Bride's friend WhitneyThe cake was an elegant 3 tiered square cake adorned with vibrant yellow lilies and blue ribbons.  A friend of the bride created the masterpiece.  Again, the theme of yellow rose petals lay at the base.

Another dear family friend was in charge of the floral pieces for the evening, composing of the bridal bouquet, corsages, boutonnieres, cake flowers, and, of course, the scattered yellow petals.

Dave Murphy Band and singers  Happy bride and groom at Ivy House Weddings at Western Gardens Downtown

Not only did guests enjoy visual and tasty indulgences, but also live entertainment.  The father of the bride is himself a musician in a local jazz band.  One of his friends also has a band which came for all to enjoy.  The Dave Murphy band included two singers and the repertoire included everything from old popular dance songs to current popular tunes.  I was most impressed with the love the couple portrayed in their first dance.  The groom had so many tender sweet kisses for his new bride that all who viewed had no doubt that he was truly in love with his Queen.

Everyone dancing and having a good time at Utah wedding  Everybody dancing at one of Western Gardens reception centers in Utah

After the bride and groom’s first dance and the parent dance, everyone joined in for a delightful happy dance session.  Everything from the tango to YMCA was enjoyed by all.   Utah wedding reception centers are fortunate to have Ivy House Weddings as one of their nicest venues for the community.  And I’m fortunate to be able to witness such beautiful happy affairs on a regular basis.

Happy bridal parents at wedding reception in Utah - Here come the newlyweds!

 

Reception Centers in Utah Still Have a Good Secret

Outside Balcony view at wedding venue in UtahThere is still a great secret out there about wedding reception centers in Utah.  People are still discovering the gem called Ivy House Weddings at Western Gardens Downtown.  After one year of being in business, Ivy House Weddings is continuing to surprise celebration guests.  So many people recognize the address as belonging to Western Gardens retail garden store, but they are pleasantly surprised that the wedding reception they are attending, is right there too!  Ivy House is a part of Western Gardens but guests enjoy their own beautiful entrance and separate elegant space.  The chandeliers and majestic fireplace create that touch of sophistication with a dose of elegance.

Happy bride in Bride's room at Utah wedding venueWhen choosing a wedding venue Utah offers, the first impressions are important for you and your guests.  However, the second and third impressions are even more important for you and those who are making the plans for the special event.  As you pursue getting to know this latest of gorgeous utah wedding reception centers, you will like more and more what you learn.  Ivy House Wedding staff are very helpful and friendly and are not afraid to step in when unforeseen needs arise.  Their event coordinator helps step you through all the preliminary preparations so that when your special day arrives, you’ll be able to have a smooth party and all will relax and enjoy.  Utah wedding venues are lucky to have Ivy House Weddings as an option for many brides and their grooms and should be considered when seeking that perfect place.  Sign in table with large screen TV for DVD of wedding couple. Beautiful Utah Wedding venue Beautiful reception halls in Utah Beautiful peace before guests arrive! Romantic moments at Ivy House Weddings hearth!

Ivy House Weddings at Western Gardens Downtown

 

 

A Wedding Reception Utah Celebrated with Love and Fun

Entrance greeters at Ivy House - one of many reception centers in UtahA beautiful wedding reception Utah will long remember took place at Ivy House Weddings at Western Gardens Downtown.  This fun vivacious couple had lots of twinkles in their eyes as they celebrated their new union. To begin the evening, guests were greeted at Ivy House entrance by two sweet family members dressed in adorable white dresses and green satin sashes. Their big smiles welcomed all to the celebration.

Guests enjoying the atmosphere at Ivy House - one of Western Garden's wedding reception centers in Utah.

The bride chose simple green and white as her celebration colors.  Simple glass vases were adorned with satin green ribbons and filled with beautiful lacy white hydrangea blossoms.  The cake also was simple yet elegant.  White with white pearls were complimented with sweet bouquet of white roses and white hydrangea blooms on each of the three tiers. The bridal bouquet rested at the base until the traditional bouquet tossing occurred later in the evening.   Elegant simple cake by Schmidts Bakery  Cutting the cake

Baseball Uniform groom's cake The only blue item in the room was the groom’s cake; a massive flat cake of a New York Yankee stripped baseball uniform shirt topped with ball cap and ball, all made with fondant icing.    It was spectacular and definitely displayed the obvious love the groom has for this baseball team.  Everyone was excited to see not only the cutting of the traditional cake, but also of the groom’s baseball cake, especially the young children.  Children waiting to cut the groom's cake  cut groom cake

Guests enjoyed chocolate dipped strawberries, salad, and finger foods including cheese garnished tomatoes and a delicate white cookies topped with pastel green frosting. Refreshing lemon and strawberry water was enjoyed as well.

Chocolate dipped strawberries at one of several Utah wedding venues Delightful tomato dish  Refreshing flavored water

Tossing the bouquet was a lot of fun.  The bride chose to toss from the balcony of this Utah wedding reception center’s inner room.  The groom also flung the garter from above to those singles waiting below.

Wedding receptions in Utah are beautiful in Western Garden’s new Ivy House Wedding venue.

Tossing the bouquet from the balcony Catching the bouquet bride and groom with baby brother and garter Cabaret tables are an option brides may choose The kiss to celebrate cutting the cake! Guests enjoying wedding reception centers in Salt Lake City Just one more cookie, Mom! Bubbles for a send off surprise! I want the one with the most!

Wedding venues Salt Lake City enjoys are ones like Ivy House Weddings at Western Gardens Downtown Sparkler family!

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

January 6, 2012 – Happy 70th Birthday Party in Utah’s Ivy House Weddings reception center

You would be surprised too if you thought you were going to a new restaurant for a quiet birthday dinner with your wife and daughters, and you walk into a majestic hall where dozens of endearing friends and family have gathered and shout “Surprise!  Happy Birthday, Wayne!”  That is exactly what happened when Wayne and Maggie walked in the doors of one of the newest reception centers Utah has to offer, Ivy House at Western Gardens Center downtown Salt Lake City.  Known for its beautiful wedding celebrations, Ivy House became a perfect birthday celebration for this wonderful man.

Wayne is surprised as he walks into the Ivy House reception center in Utah
Wedding locations in Utah like Ivy House Weddings can also be for family celebrations.

 

Transforming Ivy House from a Utah wedding venue to a Birthday celebration venue just takes some thought!
Birthday wishes swag on the mantel!

About 75 guests enjoyed taking their turn to wish Wayne birthday wishes, writing a note in a guest book, and then sitting down to dinner consisting of beef shish kabobs and Teriyaki chicken.  Also served was a stunning fruit platter, make-your-own tacos with toppings, spinach salad with fresh mozzarella cheese, and deli sandwiches.

Fruit platter in beautiful Utah reception centers such as Ivy House
Artistic fruit platter by Utah Celebrations

Take your pick of toppings for your taco salad Spinach salad, cherry tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella cheese

Well-wishers also enjoyed lingering and visiting amongst the decorative black and white balloons and listening to an iPod playlist of favorite songs of the birthday Guest of Honor sounding on the Ivy House incredible sound system.  Ivy house is not just a wedding reception center, but can be the right place for other celebrations in life.  Utah reception centers have a beautiful addition, Ivy House.

Ivy House can accommodate large numbers of guests for Utah receptions of all kinds One of many hugs and wishes for the guest of honor

When looking for reception centers in Utah, don’t forget to check out this gem.

Old and young alike enjoy this Utah reception center - Ivy House