Gorgeous Garden Wedding Venues in Utah
Who doesn’t love a garden wedding? It’s the perfect blend of classic elegance and natural beauty. A garden setting feels both intimate and enchanting, allowing couples to exchange vows surrounded by fresh blooms, soft grass, and the gentle sounds of birdsong.
One of the best parts of choosing a garden venue is that nature provides much of the decor for you. You can keep things simple with a few personal touches or enhance the setting with delicate floral arrangements, draping, romantic lighting, and cozy lounge areas. Consider creating a space for guests to relax under a trellis or adding lawn games like cornhole or croquet for some extra fun.
To make the most of a garden venue, visit it around the same time of year as your wedding date so you can see what will be in bloom. If that’s not possible, ask the venue for photos from your wedding month or check if your photographer has shot there during that season.
With Utah’s climate, garden venues are a wonderful option for spring, summer, and fall weddings. May through September are generally ideal for outdoor celebrations, though it’s always wise to have a backup plan in case of unexpected weather. A covered tent or an indoor alternative ensures your day remains magical, rain or shine.
If you love the idea of an outdoor wedding filled with greenery and flowers, a garden venue might be the perfect choice. Here are some of the best garden wedding venues in Utah:
Red Butte Gardens
📍 Salt Lake City, UT
Nestled against the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, Red Butte Gardens is Utah’s largest botanical garden and arboretum. Spanning 100 acres, it features cultivated display gardens, native plants, and breathtaking views of both the mountains and Salt Lake Valley.
Red Butte Gardens offers two indoor and two outdoor wedding spaces, each with its own charm. Many couples pair an outdoor ceremony in the Fragrance Garden with a reception in the Orangerie, or opt for a Rose Garden ceremony leading into the Rose House.
✨ Why You'll Love It:
✔ Lush botanical gardens with stunning seasonal blooms
✔ Picturesque mountain and valley views
✔ Indoor and outdoor venue options
✔ Beautiful stone pathways, bench swings, and water features
Thanksgiving Point - Ashton Gardens
📍 Lehi, UT
Thanksgiving Point’s Ashton Gardens is a sprawling 55-acre botanical garden with elegant walkways, themed gardens, fountains, waterfalls, and a breathtaking rose garden. This venue offers a variety of picturesque locations for your wedding, including the Italian Garden and the Rose Garden.
For couples seeking a unique setting, the gardens offer custom ceremony spots, such as in front of one of the largest manmade waterfalls in the western hemisphere. The indoor Garden Room provides a year-round reception space with panoramic garden views.
In addition to Ashton Gardens, Thanksgiving Point also has several beautiful garden spaces near water tower plaza, such as Hidden Falls and the Reception Gardens.
✨ Why You'll Love It:
✔ Grand Italian-inspired gardens with fountains and staircases
✔ Multiple outdoor ceremony locations
✔ A large indoor event space for all seasons
✔ Romantic rose garden and Monet-inspired pond
Wadley Farms
📍 Lindon, UT
Wadley Farms is a dream venue set on 18 acres of vineyards, orchards, and gardens at the base of Mount Timpanogos. With stone turrets, ivy-covered walls, and old-world charm, it’s a fairytale setting for any wedding.
This venue features three indoor spaces, including The Castle, The Barn, and The Railroad Building, each offering rustic elegance with wood beams, fireplaces, and stone accents. The surrounding gardens provide the perfect backdrop for a romantic outdoor ceremony.
✨ Why You'll Love It:
✔ Storybook setting with vineyards, orchards, and ivy-covered walls
✔ Stunning outdoor gardens and courtyards
✔ Three unique indoor event spaces with rustic charm
✔ Breathtaking mountain views
Magnolia
📍 South Jordan, UT
Magnolia is a newly updated venue that combines elegance with natural beauty. Its indoor space is bright and airy, with large windows and an open layout, while the outdoor gardens feature a manicured lawn, a charming gazebo, and a romantic stone patio with bistro lighting.
The venue also boasts exceptionally spacious getting-ready rooms, complete with a vanity and private balcony. Whether you're envisioning a garden ceremony, an open-air reception, or an indoor celebration with scenic views, Magnolia offers the best of both worlds.
✨ Why You'll Love It:
✔ Sophisticated indoor space with large windows and natural light
✔ Gorgeous gardens with a gazebo and water feature
✔ Spacious bridal suite with a private balcony
✔ Seamless indoor-outdoor flow for your celebration
Le Jardin
📍 Sandy, UT
Le Jardin is a garden oasis in the heart of Sandy. This venue features a 10,000-square-foot indoor greenhouse filled with lush tropical plants and twinkling lights, along with a beautiful outdoor courtyard featuring a gazebo and fountain.
Because of its large greenhouse space, Le Jardin is a fantastic option for a garden wedding year-round. Whether you choose to celebrate indoors or outdoors, you’ll be surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers.
✨ Why You'll Love It:
✔ Indoor greenhouse space for year-round garden weddings
✔ Romantic courtyard with a gazebo and fountains
✔ A dedicated team to help coordinate your special day
✔ Beautiful floral surroundings in every season
Memorial House at Memory Grove
📍 Salt Lake City, UT
Located in scenic Memory Grove Park, Memorial House offers a beautiful blend of history and nature. City Creek runs through the park, which is filled with flowers, stone bridges, and shady trees, creating a stunning backdrop for wedding photos.
The venue itself is a historic building with a spacious Main Hall, wood floors, chandeliers, and large windows. Couples can have their ceremony outdoors in the park and transition to an indoor reception in this elegant space. There is also a fenced garden area separate from the private park, which you can use for ceremonies or cocktail hours.
✨ Why You'll Love It:
✔ Charming historic venue with classic elegance
✔ Beautiful private garden and patio area
✔ Nestled in a picturesque park with lush greenery
✔ Conveniently located near downtown Salt Lake City
Millennial Falls
📍 Draper, UT
Millennial Falls is a breathtaking venue featuring two acres of manicured gardens, a large rock waterfall, meandering pathways, charming bridges, and a covered patio. Inside, the reception space has elegant stained glass and marble features, offering a refined atmosphere for celebrations.
This venue also provides all-inclusive packages, allowing couples to customize their wedding experience with catering, floral arrangements, and decor.
✨ Why You'll Love It:
✔ Stunning waterfall backdrop for ceremonies
✔ Lush gardens with picturesque pathways and bridges
✔ Elegant indoor reception space with unique details
✔ All-inclusive packages for a stress-free wedding
Northampton House
📍 American Fork, UT
This venue is in a historic brick church house that has been around since 1903. It was recently updated to be airy and light on the inside while maintaining the historic character of the building.
Northampton House is truly a garden lover’s dream, featuring a rose arbor tunnel that makes for breathtaking first look and portrait backdrops. The wisteria-covered gazebo is a romantic focal point, while the large patio with a fountain and pergola creates a dreamy space for mingling. The gardens are filled with lush greenery, old trees, and hidden nooks perfect for intimate photos. Ivy-covered brick facades add an extra touch of vintage charm, making this venue an elegant and timeless choice.
✨ Why You'll Love It:
✔ Historic architecture with elegant charm
✔ Stunning stained glass windows and grand staircases
✔ Enchanting gardens with a rose arbor, gazebo, and pergola
✔ Timeless atmosphere perfect for a classic wedding
La Caille
📍 Sandy, UT
La Caille is an award-winning French restaurant set in stunning grounds that span 20 acres and include vineyards, gardens, beautiful flowers, a pond, greenhouse, peacocks, and gorgeous views of the mountains. The restaurant has been a Salt Lake City mainstay since 1975 and serves farm-to-table meals that are a culinary delight. Their multiple event spaces can accommodate any event, from the most intimate gathering to the largest party. You can even stay onsite in their charming cottage or cabin accommodations.
✨ Why You'll Love It:
✔ Stunning French-inspired gardens and vineyards
✔ Multiple event spaces for any size celebration
✔ Award-winning farm-to-table cuisine
✔ Charming onsite accommodations
Which Garden Venue is Right for You?
Utah offers an incredible variety of garden wedding venues, each with its own unique charm. Whether you’re dreaming of a grand botanical garden, a romantic vineyard, or a historic estate, there’s a perfect setting for your special day.
If you're getting married outside of the ideal season for a garden wedding, but you still love plants and greenery, consider a greenhouse venue! I've got a whole article on those as well.
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