Head to Southern Utah for a distinctly desert wedding experience at Under Canvas.

Are you ready to get your glamp on? Under Canvas creates an unmatched setting that will immerse your entire celebration in adventure. Say “I Do” under a romantic starlit desert sky, or at high noon with the landscapes of some of Utah’s most iconic natural monuments as your backdrop. 

With locations in Moab, Lake Powell-Grand Staircase, Zion and Bryce Canyon national parks, Under Canvas camps can accommodate nearly any size of celebration, from an intimate elopement-style ceremony to full property buyouts that can accommodate 500+ friends and family. 

“For the best experience, we encourage couples to opt for a buyout of their preferred camp to have full privacy, as well as access to all areas of the camp and its activities,” says Megan Lamb, senior publicist at Under Canvas. Each camp features multiple areas to gather, including spacious decks, firepits and impressive stargazing viewpoints, as well as activities ranging from rafting to horseback riding. 

On-site, a host of tents can be arranged for a completely customized wedding layout. Smaller tents can be placed in a private area for pre-wedding primping or set center stage for cocktail hour. Safari-inspired glamping tents can be dressed to the hilt with accommodations for each VIP guest. One of their most unique venues, the “CanopyMarqui,” is a towering, safari-inspired hive tent that can house up to 500 guests while still feeling open and connected to the jaw-dropping landscape. 

If you’d like the grandiose views without quite as much grit, consider booking at ULUM, an outdoor resort where high-end amenities and exceptional service merge with Moab’s spectacular scenery in an innovative, modern design ready for all manner of indoor-outdoor festivities. 

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Inspiration for Utah Weddings

Whether your celebration is downtown or out in the iconic Southern Utah deserts, our state is host to a full range of pre-wedding event spaces, each equipped with catering, furnishings and all the elements needed for a stress-free wedding weekend.

RED ROCK ROMANCE AT ENTRADA

As one of Southern Utah’s premier private golf clubs, Entrada (golfentrada.com) is surrounded by world-renowned landscapes. And while the idea of planning at a private club may sound daunting, you don’t need a membership to access the club’s stunning indoor event spaces. 

The Entrada clubhouse is home to two ballrooms and a private dining space, each with remarkable views of St. George’s red rock formations. The property’s two ballrooms, each divisible into up to three sections for more familiar accommodations, include floor-to-ceiling window walls which open up for direct access to the clubhouse’s patios and lush lawns. 

“Access to the lawn allows you to make an event more casual and fun,” says Carey Kerns, Event Sales Manager. “Couples often place lawn games outside to play as a group.” The lawn is also the space where most Entrada vows are exchanged, so lawn access is the perfect way to transition from rehearsing your ceremony straight into a high-end dining experience. In the venue’s more intimate Prince Dining Room, couples and their guests have access to an upper-balcony patio with views into Snow Canyon Park.  

Alongside beautiful spaces, couples also have access to house linens and a trained and talented event staff—from award-winning chefs (outside catering is not permitted) to skilled event setup experts. Should you need lodging, The Inn at Entrada boasts accommodations up to two bedrooms, each with attached garages, for your guests to stay in style while on site. 

MOUNTAIN MODERN: PARK CITY’S PENDRY HOTEL

Take advantage of a full range of dining and style options at Pendry Park City (pendry.com/park-city). A recent addition to Park City’s Village area, the luxury hotel is the perfect landing spot for a city-chic bride craving a touch of mountain flair. 

For larger groups, Pendry has two onsite ballrooms ready for all manner of customizations. “We have air walls that split ballrooms into smaller spaces if needed,” says Shelby Truax, Sales Manager over Catering and Private Dining at Pendry. “Then we can arrange with rounds, buffets or highboys for any sort of plated or cocktail-hour event.” Pendry has a full catering menu created expressly for event guests to utilize in these spaces, and they offer a variety of options for your perfect rehearsal dinner spread. What’s more, the hotel has a dedicated A/V team on-site which, though not required as in-house catering is, gives you one less vendor to enlist. 

If a more intimate and luxurious dining experience fits the bill, Pendry’s KITA restaurant may be your pick. A high-end Japanese sushi bar and steakhouse, KITA offers options for full and partial buyouts for both buffet and plated dinners. 

Take a casual approach with a custom party at one of the destination’s celebration-ready restaurants: Disco Pizza and Dos Olas Mexican restaurant. “At Dos Olas, you have a lot of fun options,” says Truax. “You could do build-your-own tacos and margaritas. You could come up with passed ceviche or tostadas for cocktail hour. Dos Olas is definitely more chill—but equally delicious.” 

Because most destination weddings encompass a full weekend, Pendry is also happy to assist in arranging room blocks and other lodging needs for your wedding guests. “We strive for convenience,” Truax explains. “We try to have everything available in one spot, so guests don’t have to travel very far to get to the festivities.” 

GO DOWNTOWN AT EDISON HOUSE

Cropping up next door to Valter’s Osteria and Salt Lake City’s hotel district, a new kid on the block is ready to host couples in fresh style. Edison House social club (edisonhouseslc.com) opened its doors on 200 West in 2022, in hopes of transforming how Salt Lakers work, network and, of course, celebrate.

The club’s most intimate space is the wine room, located off the main level restaurant. Contemporary furnishings and modern design await a small group of your family and friends. It offers a full catering menu crafted by in-house chef Buzz Willey, formerly of SLC’s Pallet restaurant. 

Plan a full party with a pre-wedding celebration at Edison House’s speakeasy—think glistening chandeliers, rich velvet and a stage for karaoke, jazz band and anything in-between. The speakeasy has a full bar and can host up to 75 guests for. a swanky rehearsal, bachelor party or bridal shower.

Though the club boasts a host of beautiful spaces, the most popular is its Events Hall. Located on the building’s top floor, the contemporary-chic event room features a towering wall of windows framing views of bustling downtown SLC and the valley’s western mountain ranges. Outside, the large patio invites personal touches, whether you choose a candlelit outdoor dinner or clusters of cozy lounge furniture for an intimate cocktail reception. 

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Photos: Chrisopher Cook Photography, christophercook.co

VENUE: Edison House, edisonhouseslc.com

Floral: Orchid Dynasty, orchiddynasty.com

Lounge Furniture: Dara Events, daramodern.com

Event Rentals: Diamond Event and Tent, diamondevent.com 

Glassware, Flatware: Wild Event Studio, wildeventstudio.com