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  • 2022

Aoki Event Garden

From 2 to 150 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor
Get Ready Rooms
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Jamie
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this venue

Aoki Event Garden is an enchanting outdoor wedding venue located in Sandy, Utah. This unique property is under the ownership of Joi Aoki and Rita Pacheco. Designed to offer visitors an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Described as living art, the venue is mindfully constructed to seamlessly merge the organic and non-organic. It is also conveniently situated off of I-15 and the 9000 South Exit, just north of Rio Tinto Stadium, making it easily accessible. Couples looking to host their special occasion here can expect a relaxing ambiance surrounded by natural beauty.

Facilities and Capacity

The venue offers both uncovered and covered outdoor event spaces. The huge pavilion is fully enclosable within minutes in the event of bad weather. For those who seek a sense of tranquility and intimacy, you are sure to find it at The Garden. This secret paradise features a diversity of plant-life, and a beautiful water feature. With a modern Japanese garden design, it can be easily implemented into your wedding aesthetic. Here, a large patio encompassed by mature trees and foliage sets the scene for a social gathering. It is also fitted with a state-of-the-art LED lighting system and sound system for entertainment purposes. Available from Spring 2021, The Pavilion is an expansive covered area ideal for all kinds of functions. Ensuring you that your event goes ahead no matter the weather, this endearing location showcases views of the surrounding grounds. Get-ready vintage Airstream trailers are available, allowing you and yours to prepare in comfort and privacy.

Services Offered

Your event is handled with the utmost professionalism by the attentive staff at Aoki Event Garden. The venue has a flexible food-and-beverage-service policy. This means that you are free to bring in your own caterer or have family and friends provide meals. For your convenience, tables and chairs for up to 150+ people are available and can easily be arranged through Joi, and Rita. The property is pet-friendly, ensuring your furry friend can be in attendance at your biggest celebration yet.

Features

Asian-owned

Hispanic or Latinx-owned

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 5 years in business

  • We speak English

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FAQ

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?

$3,200

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

$400

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?

$400

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

$400

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$2.50

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

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Garden
Park

What kind of settings are available?

Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

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Reviews of Aoki Event Garden

Weddingwire
5.0/5 8 reviews
Google
4.5/5 72 reviews
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 11/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best venue we could ask for!

Aoki Event Garden was perfect for our wedding! Not only was the venue beautiful, but Rita and Joi were a joy to work with. They were always very informative, helpful, and understanding! I will always recommend Aoki!
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Bobbie Sent on 10/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful and Unique

What a beautiful Venue. The pond complete with Koi and waterfalls, along with all the different flowers and unique decor make this venue perfect for any special event. One can’t help but feel in awe when there. It is Truly a unique experience, one that can be remembered for a lifetime!
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Darleen Sent on 09/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING experience 🥰

My Husband and I live out of state in California. Looking for a venue for our wedding in slc was a bit difficult for us. But Rita & Joi exceeded our expectations for everything all around! They were so attentive and very responsive. We had the BEST experience working with them. Everyone in our Family had an amazing time as did we. If you're looking for a BEAUTIFUL outdoor venue Aoki Event Garden is the one for you! We'll definitely be planning my baby shower there 😉🥰🤞
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Ben M. Sent on 09/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Event Venue

Aoki Event Garden was an absolutely perfect venue. The care and attention to detail on the property and from the owners provided the perfect canvas for my wife's 40th birthday celebration. And Joi and Rita were such a pleasure to work with in preparing for the event and on the day of. With it being such a new venue, even the vendors I hired (caterer, bartender, DJ, balloons, and a photo booth) were blown away. I'd recommend Aoki Event Garden for any event.
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Corinne Sent on 03/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Experts who know what they are doing!

They helped me with my wedding which as we all know can be very stressful. They knew exactly how to help to make it stress free! I felt completely comfortable leaving it all in their hands. They answered every question I had and know what they are doing which as we all know we need someone like that in our lives for these kind of events. Thank you ladies. I don’t know what I would have done without you!
Jamie
Jamie Sent on 02/25/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Creative, Professional, Organized

The team from Aoki Event Garden went above and beyond for our wedding. I was a bride coming in from out of state -- they took our vision for a white winter wedding and just took care of it. They communicated clearly and quickly and helped us to understand what was possible within our timeline. In the end they created an intimate, beautiful space that made my husband and I, along with our family and friends, feel comfortable and relaxed.

We still receive compliments on what a great memorable evening it was. My husband and I are artists, and the Aoki Event team understood how to create the unique modern winter wedding feel we were looking for. They even executed an incredible 6ft sculpture as the centerpiece for the whole space.

The Aoki Event team worked very hard and managed to help us control our own stress levels by not having to worry about micro-managing them. Thank you Team Aoki!

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Tyler Sent on 02/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Great

Joi and Rita are the best! They are so great to work with and very reliable. They answered every question we had and they worked there butt of for me and the new wife to make sure our day was special! I would recommend Aoki Event Garden to anyone.
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0516A0968F9263Ca0525A2D5D8E2B6804Ea51071 Sent on 10/15/2021
4.8 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue, lovely gardens and atmosphere

Such a wonderful location for a wedding! Joi and Rita were so helpful every step of the way. The wedding was in June and it was really hot that weekend so that was tough, but once the sun was down and the lights were on, it was magical!
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Aoki Event Garden frequently asked questions

Aoki Event Garden includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Aoki Event Garden includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
The space offered by Aoki Event Garden for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Park
Aoki Event Garden offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Aoki Event Garden offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Aoki Event Garden offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Aoki Event Garden offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Aoki Event Garden is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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