Best Outdoor Wedding Venues in Utah + Invitation Inspiration
There's something about Utah outdoor weddings that feels effortlessly romantic. Maybe it's the way golden hour light hits the Wasatch mountains, or how a canyon breeze perfectly times itself with your first kiss. Whatever it is, choosing an outdoor venue means you're already working with nature's most beautiful backdrop.
Your invitations should do the same work—they're the first hint your guests get about the beauty waiting for them. An outdoor venue calls for invitations that feel organic, elevated, and just right for the setting you've chosen.
Why Your Outdoor Venue Deserves Thoughtful Invitations
When you're getting married surrounded by mountains, gardens, or open sky, your invitations set expectations. They tell your guests this isn't a ballroom affair—it's something more natural, more you. The right invitation captures that outdoor elegance without trying too hard.
Think about it: if you're saying "I do" with the Wasatch range as your backdrop, an ultra-formal invitation with heavy engraving might feel off. But pair that mountain ceremony with invitations in organic textures and earthy tones? That's the kind of cohesion that makes your whole wedding feel intentional.
Utah's Most Beautiful Outdoor Wedding Venues (And the Invitations That Match)
Red Butte Garden, Salt Lake City
Nestled in the foothills, Red Butte Garden offers manicured landscapes with mountain views that feel both polished and wild. Spring and summer ceremonies here are surrounded by blooming perennials, while fall brings those rich amber tones Utah does so well.
Invitation pairing: Botanical elegance with watercolor florals or pressed flower details. Think soft greens, blush tones, and luxe cardstock that feels substantial without being stiff. Vellum overlays add that garden-inspired romance.
Louland Falls, Sandy
If you want waterfront views without leaving the Salt Lake Valley, Louland Falls delivers. The property centers around a natural waterfall and pond, giving you that serene, nature-forward vibe while still being accessible for guests.
Invitation pairing: Soft, flowing designs with organic lines. Sage green and cream color palettes work beautifully here. Consider deckled edges or handmade paper textures that echo the natural water features. Calligraphy fonts feel romantic without being too formal.
Photo by Jackie Siggard of Louland Falls
Wadley Farms, Lindon
Wadley Farms brings Utah County charm with mature trees, open lawns, and that perfect blend of rustic and refined. The property has multiple ceremony sites, so you can choose between shaded garden areas or open-sky celebrations.
Invitation pairing: Rustic elegance—think kraft paper accents with sophisticated typography. Navy and gold or dusty blue and terracotta work well. Add a touch of greenery illustration or a simple branch motif. The invitation should feel grounded and welcoming, just like the venue.
Wadley Farms in Lindon Utah
Millcreek Inn, Salt Lake City
Tucked into Millcreek Canyon, this venue offers intimate mountain charm with a historic stone building and surrounding pine trees. It's perfect for couples who want that alpine feeling without the Park City price tag.
Invitation pairing: Mountain modern with clean lines and natural elements. Charcoal gray paired with forest green or warm copper tones. Consider letterpress printing for texture, or a simple pine branch illustration. Keep typography modern to balance the rustic setting.
Sleepy Ridge, Orem
Sleepy Ridge offers sweeping Utah Valley views with manicured grounds and mountain backdrops in every direction. The outdoor ceremony site sits on a hillside, giving you those epic landscape photos.
Invitation pairing: Timeless elegance with mountain inspiration. Taupe and gold, or soft blue with sage accents capture the elevated outdoor setting. Consider blind embossing with a subtle mountain range detail, or metallic foil that catches light like the valley below.
Memory Grove Park, Salt Lake City
For couples wanting an urban outdoor ceremony, Memory Grove offers tree-canopied paths and creek-side settings right in the heart of the city. It's accessible, beautiful, and surprisingly private despite its downtown location.
Invitation pairing: Urban organic style—clean and modern with natural touches. Think crisp white or cream with pops of deep green or charcoal. Simple line drawings of leaves or branches keep it feeling outdoor-inspired without being too rustic. Modern calligraphy or sans-serif fonts work beautifully.
Thanksgiving Point Gardens, Lehi
With 55 acres of stunning gardens, Thanksgiving Point is Utah's answer to estate garden weddings. From the formal Italian garden to more naturalistic plantings, you have options for different garden aesthetics.
Invitation pairing: Garden sophistication with European influence. Soft pinks, lavenders, or classic ivory with gold detailing. Consider letterpress with floral illustrations, or elegant script fonts paired with refined sans-serif. Silk ribbon or wax seals add that estate garden polish.
Snowbird Resort, Little Cottonwood Canyon
For alpine elegance, Snowbird's summer weddings offer dramatic mountain views and wildflower meadows. The Cliff Lodge plaza and mountain terraces provide multiple ceremony options, all with those jaw-dropping Wasatch peaks.
Invitation pairing: Alpine romance with elevated design. Dusty blue and cream, or charcoal with touches of evergreen. Consider adding a subtle mountain range illustration or geometric line art inspired by peaks. Metallic accents in silver or copper catch that mountain light feeling.
Ogden Botanical Gardens, Ogden
Northern Utah's garden gem offers structured garden rooms, water features, and mountain backdrops. It's a bit more intimate than some larger venues, making it perfect for medium-sized weddings that want garden beauty without the estate price.
Invitation pairing: Botanical modern with structured elegance. Rich greens paired with blush or warm ivory. Consider clean typography with botanical line drawings—think herbs or garden florals rendered in a contemporary style. Luxury cardstock in natural textures ties it together.
How to Choose the Right Invitation for Your Outdoor Venue
Now that you've seen the possibilities, here's how to make the choice that feels right for you.
Consider formality first. Not all outdoor weddings are casual. A mountain resort ceremony calls for different invitations than a backyard celebration. Match your invitation's refinement level to your venue's vibe—Snowbird gets elevated alpine style, while Wheeler Farm leans more relaxed and warm.
Think about your season. Summer garden weddings can embrace brighter colors and lighter papers. Fall outdoor ceremonies in the canyons? Rich jewel tones and textured cardstock feel perfect. Your invitation colors should nod to when your guests will be celebrating.
Let the landscape guide your palette. Mountain venues work beautifully with dusty blues, forest greens, and warm neutrals. Garden settings can go softer—think blush, sage, and cream. Desert-adjacent venues (hello, southern Utah) look stunning with terracotta, warm sand tones, and deep greens.
Choose materials that echo your setting. Handmade paper textures feel organic for garden venues. Smooth, luxe cardstock works for more refined mountain settings. Kraft paper accents bring farmhouse charm. Your invitation should feel good in your guests' hands—just like your venue will feel good to stand in.
Let's Create Invitations as Beautiful as Your Venue
Your outdoor Utah wedding deserves invitations that capture what made you fall in love with your venue in the first place. Whether you're drawn to mountain views, garden romance, or canyon charm, we'll help you design invitations that feel like a natural extension of your celebration.
Ready to see invitation styles designed for Utah's most beautiful outdoor spaces? Browse our collections and let's create something that's perfectly you.
