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Utah Wedding Venues Near Salt Lake LDS Temple

June 28, 2014 Wendy Pettit Leave a comment

If you are one of those beautiful couples who are coming to the Salt Lake LDS Temple to be married according to your faith and beliefs, you may be wondering what Utah wedding venues are close to the Salt Lake LDS Temple and won’t break the budget. Discover one of the newest most chic wedding venues Salt Lake City now offers to Mormon newlyweds! Discover Ivy House Weddings at Western Gardens Downtown. We are located 1.8 miles or 7 minutes away from the Salt Lake Temple, making less than a handful of turns depending on where you exit temple parking.

Road map Salt Lake Temple to Ivy House — A short 1.8 miles from the Salt Lake Temple to your relaxing beautiful wedding venue Ivy House Weddings – a simple 7 minute drive. Easy access to I-15 freeway too.

Discover inexpensive elegance at our venue. Not all Salt Lake wedding reception venues allow self-catering, but we do. This is usually a big hit with the large but creative & helpful Mormon families that join in with the celebrations. Parking is plentiful and our space is intimate for “family”. We even think of the little people involved providing a children’s room that has a dvd player and large TV on the wall to aid those parents with their tiny tots.

wedding reception centers with children's room — Little people enjoy their own little room with chairs their size and TV/dvd. Parents like it too!

Our old world charm and cozy warm fireplace make it almost a home away from home. Beautiful original artwork by local Utah artists adorn the walls and our warm and friendly wedding planner and event hosts will help as though they were welcomed relatives. Families have gathered around the baby grand piano for sing-a-longs, invited friends to play string instruments, or even hired a jazz band. But many brides and grooms simply enjoy their personal playlist from their iPad or smart phone played on our wonderful sound system. Any music you choose for your celebration sounds incredible in this high-vaulted stunning reception hall.

utah reception centers with family — Professional and kind staff are very helpful additions to help your day run smooth and peaceful!

Utah weddings at the Salt Lake Mormon Temple must consider wedding reception centers in Salt Lake City like Ivy House Weddings at Western Gardens Downtown.

bride on balcony at salt lake city wedding venues ready to throw bouquet — Bride ready to throw the traditional bridal bouquet from the top of the balcony to her family and guests below!

celebration of the union of two families at wedding reception places in utah — This was a beautiful celebration of the union of a couple that made two families one!

Ceremonies, Receptions

Wedding Venues in Utah that Many Photographers Prefer

February 22, 2013 Wendy Pettit Leave a comment

The photos from your wedding day are priceless treasures, so make sure you capture all those tender and sweet moments with a good wedding photographer who has experience shooting at beautiful wedding venues in Utah. Many reputable photographers enjoy Ivy House weddings for their spiral staircase and romantic chandeliers that offer unique backdrops. But more important than just background scenes, a good talented photographer is a must.

I had two friends that planned their wedding on a tight shoestring budget. They happened to win a free wedding day photography package from a local company. Though they loved the work of the photographer who did their engagement photos, the company sent a different photographer for the wedding day events. The outcome of this story is that the photos were terrible and they didn’t keep even one photo of the day’s events. Luckily the company arranged for another photographer to come take photos after their honeymoon. However, there is nothing like the actual day to capture those sentimental moments with family and friends. My friends did have fun dressing up in their wedding clothes again!

Be sure you hire a trusted photographer and one that has talent and artistic ability. Wedding venues in Utah can be wonderful backdrops for a good professional photographer. See some example of good photographers at Ivy House Weddings. Brides can browse through several photo books of photographers that enjoy shooting at that reception hall.

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Reception Centers in Utah Host Charming Decorating Ideas

September 5, 2012 Wendy Pettit Leave a comment

A most beautiful and elaborately decorated wedding celebration is featured today. Reception Centers in Utah don’t all need this incredible detailed decorating, but this bride’s mother-in-law orchestrated a beautiful celebration with the backdrop of a simple elegant Utah wedding venue. Any future bride can glean all kinds of creative wedding ideas to set their wedding reception apart from others.

A delicate feminine theme was woven throughout the hall. With pastel pinks and whites and a hint of gold, green, and deeper pink, Ivy House Weddings at Western Gardens Downtown became a magical wonderland for over 300 guests to enjoy. For easier reading, I’ll make a list of the creative ideas from which to glean for your own party at almost any of the Utah wedding reception centers. I will begin at the first entrance to the venue and proceed throughout!

1. Window Decals on Entrance Main doors – Ivy House granted permission to place personalized window decals representing the new couple’s initials. With ribbons hanging from the outdoor majestic lamps, this was a nice preview as to what the guests were about to enter.

2. Wedding Garland – very clever and delicate touch to the entrance inside the main doors. Created by stringing together paper & foil cupcake holders and pink and cream lace doilies. All guests walked under the garland upon entering the main reception hall.

3. Floral Arrangements – Both windows inside the main room were adorned with floral arrangements. A large floral arrangement in one, and delicate individual flowers in another. A very nice touch! Other displays of floral, photo, and trinket designs dotted the hall on various hutches and dressers.

4. Votive Candles – On the spiral staircase leading to a romantic Romeo and Juliet balcony, the family had placed double votive candles on every step. Romance was definitely in the air! Candles were extinguished when the couple ascended to toss the bouquet and garter!

5. Wedding Cake – Next was the cake alcove. Wow! This mother must have been an interior designer. Between the lace woven through the arbor and so many little trinkets dangling, as a whole, the 3-tiered cake became the center of an art masterpiece.

6. Mr. & Mrs. Mantel – The couple chose to have a formal line in front of the decorated mantel. A Mr. and Mrs. swag of pink pennants accented the majestic fireplace.

7. Lattice Photo Display – After congratulating the newlyweds, guests walked past a display of photos hanging from rick-rack on a lattice divider. Very clever and very functional as well.

8. Simple delicious refreshments – Then to the refreshment favorite of the newlyweds – taquitos created by a family friend. Salsa and rice complimented the treat. Sweet treats were also offered. Fruits, tarts, and cupcakes topped off the menu.

Credit is in order for the florist Skyline Floral, Kathy Ford the caterer, Ivy House preferred cake baker Cindy Crump of Heritage Cakes, and the incredible photographer Amanda from Campbell Photography.

The mother-in-law wrote the following review of their experience at Ivy House…. “Loved having our reception @ Ivy House. Everything was perfect! Jenny was great to work with. The facility is beautiful, clean, with so many extras – beautiful centerpieces, linens, DVD & sound system. LOVED that there were no “surprise” charges for such things! Employees of Western Garden were so nice to pitch in & help carry in things for us. All in all – a wonderful experience! Bride’s room was so beautiful & so nice to have a place to put personal items & change clothes. Only suggestion: I know it’s the Western Gardens restrooms; they are clean and nice but if it could be a bit prettier in there with a fun plant decor!”

This beautiful couple was surrounded by beautiful decor and beautiful people. What an enjoyable and pleasant celebration of true love at Ivy House Weddings. Wedding reception centers in Utah would love to have hosted this bride and groom’s gathering.