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What is the story behind Alta Lodge?

Experience the romance of a summer wedding in Alta! Alta Lodge is a charming mountain inn and wedding venue in Alta, Utah. Located at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon at Alta Ski Area, we are a family-owned, historic ski lodge nestled in the mountains and surrounded by majestic views. Whether you are planning a larger gathering or an intimate micro wedding, this venue is the perfect option for a unique and memorable event. Our dedicated team is on hand to provide you with excellent service and to help you bring your wedding vision to life.

Facilities and Capacity

Alta Lodge can host up to 130 guests for weddings and events. Overnight lodging is available, making it an ideal venue for couples with out-of-town guests. The location is available for couples looking for exclusive use, with mandatory exclusive use on Fridays and Saturdays, which is excellent for a destination wedding. Two large changing rooms are on hand for all wedding party preparations. A romantic corner room is reserved for the wedding couple on the night of their wedding, ensuring they have privacy and a breathtaking view of the mountains. The Lodge itself has 44 guest rooms in a typical mountain inn style, allowing you and your guests to experience the enchanting atmosphere of the canyon.

Services Offered

Alta Lodge provides all catering and bar services for events. Couples have plenty of choices with regard to the menus and dishes. Our Chef is happy to cater to all diets, including gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan, and vegetarian. Every couple has access to the Alta Lodge's wedding coordinator, who will be available at all times to assist you and ensure the wedding day runs smoothly. The venue also provides fresh flower arrangements at the entrance, lobby, dining tables, buffet area, and the guest book table. Alta Lodge focuses on making things as easy as possible to let you enjoy your day with your nearest and dearest.

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What are Alta Lodge's site fees and venue policies?

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$8,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$6,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$8,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$6,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$8

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

We have 44 lodging rooms available in the summer.

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
Open Bar
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle

What months are included in your peak season?

June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

June
July
August
September
October

What are real couples saying about their experience at Alta Lodge in reviews?

This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

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Alta Lodge is a stunning mountain venue with beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces and the perk of renting the whole lodge for a relaxed wedding weekend. Guests rave about the attentive, organized staff and coordinator who handle details, setup, and included services seamlessly. The food is consistently excellent, creating a low-stress, highly recommended experience.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Alta Lodge is a stunning mountain venue with beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces and the perk of renting the whole lodge for a relaxed wedding weekend. Guests rave about the attentive, organized staff and coordinator who handle details, setup, and included services seamlessly. The food is consistently excellent, creating a low-stress, highly recommended experience.

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Bridget Sent on 10/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The most amazing day of our lives

If I could give Alta Lodge more than five stars, I would. Our wedding was truly the most perfect day, and so much of that is thanks to the incredible team at Alta Lodge.

From the moment we started planning, our coordinator, Misti, was absolutely exceptional. She was organized, responsive, thoughtful, and always one step ahead. On the wedding day, every single staff member from the bartenders, chefs, servers, and everyone working behind the scenes was outstanding. They were kind, attentive, excited, and genuinely invested in making our day perfect. We never had to worry about a single thing because they had everything completely under control.

The venue itself is breathtaking. Our outdoor ceremony was set against the most beautiful mountain backdrop, and having both indoor and outdoor spaces made the day absolutely perfect. When unexpected weather rolled in, the team transitioned everything indoors so effortlessly that it didn't take away from the day at all. Our reception dinner inside the lodge was warm, elegant, and incredibly beautiful. We couldn't have asked for a better backup plan.

The food deserves its own review. Every single thing was delicious, from the passed appetizers during cocktail hour to the incredible dinner and dessert buffet. Our guests are still talking about how amazing the food was! After dinner, everyone danced the night away on the outdoor dance floor under the mountains, and it was truly magical.

One of the most unique and special parts of getting married at Alta Lodge was being able to stay the night with all of our family and friends. Waking up the next morning together at the lodge, reminiscing about the wedding, and extending the celebration made the entire experience even more meaningful.

Choosing Alta Lodge was hands down the best decision we made while planning our wedding. It is a stunning venue, the staff is second to none, the food is incredible, and they create an experience that is unlike anywhere else. We are forever grateful to Misti and the entire Alta Lodge team for giving us the most unforgettable day of our lives. We would choose Alta Lodge again a hundred times over.
Leah
Leah Sent on 08/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Alta Lodge was the BEST

Fantastic venue to get married. For how amazing the views are, the excellent food, and the AMAZING staff, I think the price is very reasonable. Getting to rent the entire hotel for the weekend so it was just our wedding guests was super fun, and it relieved so much stress on my end that Alta Lodge does so much for the wedding couple (provides Friday and Saturday dinners, sound system, flowers, alcohol, all set up and take down, etc). Choosing Alta Lodge meant my husband and I (and our families) could just have a relaxing, fun weekend without worrying. Alta Lodge was very helpful and also very flexible. The wedding coordinator Misti is a genius and so helpful and it’s amazing that her expertise just comes with the cost of the venue. I cannot recommend the venue highly enough!!!
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 03/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Unbelievable Wedding Weekend

We had the most amazing wedding weekend at Alta Lodge. We really couldn’t have imagined a better day and weekend. Misti was there every step of the planning process and answering all of our questions. Having the lodge exclusively for our guests the entire weekend, we were able to include additional wedding events: welcome dinner Friday night and Sunday Brunch. The logistics couldn’t have been easier and every single staff member was phenomenal and went above and beyond to make sure that both of us and all of guests were well taken care of the whole weekend. If you are looking for an incredible, stress free destination wedding weekend, we’d recommend Alta Lodge to anyone. There is no doubt for us that this was the perfect place to get married and we are so happy that we did!
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Alan Sent on 08/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Alta Lodge is the best!

I cannot speak highly enough about Alta Lodge as a wedding venue. The location is beyond gorgeous. The lodge itself is in great shape and offers lots of space options (inside and outside) for events. The staff from the shuttle drivers to the front desk folks to the servers to the housekeeping crew is friendly and helpful. The food choices were excellent (including vegetarian options) and well-prepared. And the icing on top is that you can spend the entire time up at the lodge or in the canyon. No need to drive anywhere.
T
Taylor Sent on 07/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue

What a beautiful venue! The views are incredible!!! The wedding turned out amazing! The wedding coordinator Misti is a literal SAINT. All of the staff is so so kind. All of my friends and family were taken care of! I got to just show up and relax day of!!!
W
Wendy Sent on 06/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Alta Lodge is a wonderful place for a wedding!

Alta Lodge was a great place to have a wedding. We were just there for the weekend of June 10th. There was still lots of snow on the mountains so the backdrop was beautiful. Their service and food are fantastic. We loved every minute of our time there. We highly recommend Alta Lodge for your wedding.
J
Jessica Sent on 09/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The best mountain-boho-disco-chic venue!

We chose Alta Lodge for our wedding based on the charm of the lodge and the absolutely stunning mountain views and wildflowers. However, we quickly discovered that one of the best aspects of having our wedding at Alta Lodge was working with the wonderful staff! Everyone was friendly and responsive leading up to our wedding, and worked incredibly hard to make our big day run smoothly; even after we had to postpone our celebration for an entire year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The venue is beautiful (of course), the food was excellent and all of our guests’ dietary needs were expertly taken care of, and the staff was flawless with setting up, taking down, and everything in between. Leading this highly capable and friendly team was our day-of coordinator Molly Austin. We honestly cannot say enough about Molly – she answered all of our questions (there were a lot), she was an invaluable resource while we were planning our wedding, and then she helped us execute our special day to absolute perfection! Molly and the Alta Lodge staff went above and beyond at every turn, making our wedding a spectacular event! We could not be happier with the venue and the people, and we are truly grateful that we chose Alta Lodge for our wedding. There is no need to look at any other venue, book Alta Lodge for your celebration right away! Thank you, Molly! Thank you everyone at Alta Lodge!
*Photo credits: Rocky Mountain Photo booth; Whitney Hunt Photography
Jade
Jade Sent on 08/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Alta was the PERFECT wedding venue!!!

Choosing Alta Lodge was easily the best decision of my wedding planning! The women who run the events department are outstanding in every single way. After having to postpone the wedding a year due to Covid, they made everything so easy and stress free. Their communication and execution are incredible. Every time I emailed or called, I had an answer within hours. Every request or idea I had for the setup and design, they totally handled! The service staff, catering, bar service, and lodging all came together for the perfect, most wonderful night we could have ever imagined. Thank you, Alta Staff, for really giving us the best day ever. Worth every penny, every call, and every moment of wedding planning alongside you. Shout out to Rosie, Becky, and Molly for being absolute experts in their field!!
Amy
Amy R. Sent on 07/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Book this venue now!!

I can’t say enough great things about Alta Lodge. If you’re like me and you don’t really know exactly what you’re doing planning a wedding then this place is sooo helpful with their coordinators, workbooks and almost immediate responses to all inquiries. The food and drink was absolutely fantastic, the view is unmatched, and on top of that they were incredibly kind and accommodating to me (a bride who had to cancel due to the pandemic). My coordinators Molly Austin and Becky Slimming were absolutely fantastic. I’m sooo glad I booked here. Rosie was also incredibly helpful!!
Carly
Carly Sent on 10/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Alta.. a little slice of heaven!

If you are wanting a dreamy intimate mountain wedding.. look no further. We had our wedding at Alta Lodge on 8.28.20 and it was honestly a dream come true. Nothing beats that mountain view! So stunning! I've never seen a prettier view of the mountains. The lodge is such a cute venue and nothing beats its original charm. It's truly unique! The staff makes you feel at home and we are so happy to join the Alta family now. Rosie showed us the lodge in the beginning and was really helpful to give us all of the information that we needed. Molly was our wedding coordinator that came with the venue and was seriously a lifesaver!! She helped us every step of the way and made sure things were going as planned and things turned out just as we envisioned. When COVID happened, they let us know all of the new protocols and we are so lucky we didn't have to postpone our wedding. They did everything they could to make sure our wedding was perfect.. even during a pandemic. Wedding planning during COVID is a nightmare for anyone, and when the world was suddenly flipped upsidedown Alta Lodge was there for us. We had 10000 questions about planning during a pandemic, and Molly took the time to meticulously answer every single one so we could be at ease. We are so grateful for the Alta staff for their dedication to make our day perfect despite these uncertain times. The food at our reception was amazing and the steak was the best I've ever had! We cut our guest list down to 43 and it felt like the perfect amount for the space. Everyone had such a great time and loved everything. It was so fun to take pictures in the mountains right after our ceremony. The patio was the perfect place for all of our wedding events. We loved being outside and the weather was perfect that time of year. We could go on and on about how much we love Alta.. in conclusion, we can't recommend them enough! (:
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What awards has Alta Lodge won?

20
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner

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Alta Lodge frequently asked questions

Alta Lodge includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Alta Lodge includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Alta Lodge includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Alta Lodge for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
Alta Lodge offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Alta Lodge offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Alta Lodge offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Alta Lodge offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Alta Lodge is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in average response time, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.9 in value.
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