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Special Guests at Wedding Venues in Utah

Wedding places in Utah with Elvis showing upIt’s not every day that wedding venues in Utah can enjoy the appearance of a very special guest who comes to honor a beautiful bride and groom.  We have photos to prove the visit of Elvis to Lara and Korey on May 10, 2014.  He attended their romantic Utah wedding reception celebration at Ivy House Weddings and played a significant role in their farewell from the event.

Elvis visits wedding venues salt lake city in May

This couple chose to have a simple ceremony with about 25 guests followed by a small reception for the closest of family and friends.  Lara chose the stylish black and white Damask linen table toppers and runners over a hot pink base linen.  These were included in her venue rental price.  These colors set off the green boxwood wreath topped with hot pink rose petals with the classical tall silver candlestick centerpiece.  With real candlelight and the fireplace, the ambiance was romantic and intimate.  She used the Ivy House table ware package and self-catered with sandwiches and salads made by dear family and friends.  Utah weddings can be affordable when the wedding venue allows the bride to make choices like these for her celebration.

Beautiful cake by Granite Bakery at Salt Lake wedding receptions

Lara and Korey’s beautiful three-tiered cake was created by Granite bakery.  The middle tier was lined with fully opened roses.  The base tier was lined with seemingly perfect rose petals each delicately cascading over the one below it.  Again the cake was in shades of pinks and whites set upon the black and white table linens.

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Skyline Flowers created the bride’s bouquets, the boutonnieres, corsages, and simple rose petals for the tables.  With close friends taking all the photos to document this momentous occasion, the wedding party of about 150 enjoyed simple socializing and the traditional bouquet and garter toss along with the bride and groom cutting the cake.

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After a dazzling sparkler send-off, Elvis was their chauffeur driving the newlyweds away in his vintage pink cruiser!  What an enjoyable and one of the most memorable departures from Utah reception centers!

Real Wedding at Utah Wedding Venues – April 4, 2014

wedding reception centers with Joyful ceremonyOn April 4, 2014, Ashley and Andy were the honored wedding couple at Ivy House Wedding reception center, one of Western Gardens Utah wedding venues.  What an absolute gorgeous couple and beautiful ceremony and celebration.

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Andy and Ashley chose to have their ceremony in a traditional chapel style set up.  With 125 guest witnesses, their officiator Brian Arnett gave some beautiful advice to the couple soon followed by beautiful vows and pronouncement of man and wife.

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While the newlyweds were congratulated and then enjoyed their photography session with Cody Moffat Photography, Ivy House staff made the quick change from ceremony to reception table configuration.  Ashley chose a maize yellow base linen for her tables topped with silver pin tuck toppers.  The Ivy House tall silver candlestick centerpiece added that final touch of class and style.  Wedding venues in Utah that offer stylish and chic centerpieces as part of their package, are something to consider.

Beautiful line up of wedding party at utah wedding venues

The family chose to self-cater with a beautiful collection of tasty desserts. About 400 guests enjoyed the dessert buffet of everything from chocolate mousse, lemon tarts, eclairs, dipped strawberries., and the list could go on.  Now most Utah Weddings include the newest fad of a candy bar for the youngsters. Ashley and Andy were no exception.  Lemon drops, candy necklaces, gummy bears, and lollipops made the favorite list!

wedding places in utah for a romantic ceremonyAs part of the decorations that evening, but actually as a wedding gift to the new couple, the groom’s father presented one of his original oil paintings to the couple for the beginning of their new life together.  It was on display for all to admire as a symbol of his love for his son and new daughter.

cutting the cake at reception centers utah

Ashley’s cake was created by Jill Taylor with Sprinkle Belle Cakes.  It was a three-tier masterpiece.  The florist was Skyline floral and their photographer was Cody Moffat.  They had hired a D.J. named Tommy with “Complete Music”.  Wedding reception centers with tall vaulted ceilings like Ivy House create big sound that resonates beautifully and makes and atmosphere that is a lot of fun for everyone, whether you are dancing or just watching!

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Real Utah Weddings – May 9, 2014

wedding venues in salt lake city with simple beautySome Utah weddings are simple yet just as special and beautiful as those Utah reception centers that are extravagant.  That is one of the beautiful aspects about Ivy House.  A bride can dress is way up, or simply enjoy it as it is because it already has a stunning simple beauty and charm.

Utah weddings at Ivy House at Western Gardens Downtown

Relaxed bride at slc wedding venuesThis event in May was a beautiful gathering with little fanfare but with a ton of love and happiness for this newly united couple.  Victoria and Christian celebrated their marriage with about 350 family and friends at Ivy House.  Our preferred caterers Utah Celebrations catered the event with delicious appetizers, sandwiches, and tarts. Cheers’n Swizzles was the alcohol provider and everyone sat back, relaxed and chitchatted the evening away.  Victoria chose a beautiful Royal blue base linen with an elegant black topper.  Along with our Chic mirror centerpiece with base candle, everyone was comfortable and enjoyed themselves.  Their photographer was Manuel Rascon who kindly shared photos with us and you can see that he does beautiful work. This is his second time shooting at Western Garden’s wedding reception venues in Utah.  He has been at our sister wedding venue Atrium Weddings in Sandy.

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March 23, 2012 – Utah Wedding Reception Center is Hot Pink Stylish and Elegant

Wedding places in Utah include the romantic Ivy House Weddings where the newlyweds can kiss on the spiral staircase.Wedding reception centers in Utah now include the beautiful Ivy House Weddings at Western Gardens downtown.  The wedding celebration on March 23rd delivered all invited guests a big splash of hot pink, sparkles, and a lot of sentimental beautiful memories.

This bride chose as her color hot pink, but touched it with the elegance of black.  Her table centerpieces were her own stylish creations resting on striking black table linen toppers which covered hot pink base linens.  Upon square mirrors, she set mod figurines including perfume bottles, high heels, and fashion models.  Some centerpieces included a simple white rose in crystal bud vases.  A splattering of rock crystals around the base gave it that final touch.  This bride certainly has a tasteful eye for flair and fashion.

Stylish modern artistic centerpieces  Ivy House looks nice in print as one of the reception halls in Utah

The wedding cake was elegant as well.  A white cake simply wrapped with wide black lace, tied with pink and black ribbon trimmed with a beautiful glittering brooch.  Very simple: very sophisticated.

Elegant wedding cake
Even her wedding bouquet was simple with white flowers, no greens.  But again simple with glittering brooch pins intertwined amongst the floral arrangement.  This was a work of art.  Everything decoration she brought to Ivy House displayed her style.

Elegant and stunning bridal bouquet

Guests were treated to the latest rage at Utah reception centers – the refreshing taste of Italian Sodas.  Utah Celebrations catering was hired to create each one for each particular guest.  Young and old could choose from a wide variety of flavors and could add cream if they desired.

Italian sodas at a wedding reception center in Utah  Line of Italian soda flavors

The newlyweds also displayed many of their fun engagement photos throughout the Ivy House wedding venue in Utah.  A family member had put together a beautiful quilt depicting the lives of the bride and groom.  Even the little children enjoyed studying it and pointing to eyes and noses on the quilt.   Their photographer of James Erick Photography followed the newlyweds throughout the evening taking memorable photos of the couple and guests.

Finding eyes on wedding quilt of wedding couple   bride and little cousin

Of the many reception centers Utah has to offer, this beautiful couple enjoyed their beautiful wedding celebration as Ivy House Weddings at Western Gardens downtown.

Binkies and tuxes go together  couple on spiral stairway  Wedding bouquet at a Utah wedding venue  Making the Italian Sodas   Table decorations of style Sign-in table with simple book    Happy boys

 

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