V.E.N.U.E. Checklist: Choosing the Perfect Utah Wedding Venue with Walker Farms

When it comes to choosing the perfect Utah wedding venue, there are so many different things to take into consideration. How many people are you planning on inviting to your wedding? What kind of decor are you looking for? Do you want space for a huge dance floor or a bouncy house instead? Why not have it all?

For Stepanie, the manager at Walker Farm s, it all starts with the venue—literally. She breaks it down into the perfect acronym, “V.E.N.U.E.” Each letter represents important things to consider while you’re looking for the perfect place to say, “I do!”

V: View the Venue in Person

It’s not always possible, but if you have the option to tour your potential venues in person, do it! Spaces look different in person than they sometimes do in photos or videos.

Stephanie says, “I think viewing the venue in person is important because sometimes the space just looks so different virtually.”

Not only are you seeing what the venue will be like as the location for your happily ever after, but you’ll also get a “sense” of other things to consider—Walker Farms is a great example of creating the perfect sensory experience.

“Even the smells and the sounds, you can’t capture that in a virtual tour.” Seeing your Utah wedding venue in person when you can, and touring multiple different places, will help you get a feel of the overall vibe of the space. In person, you can get a real taste of what it will be like on your big day!

At Walker Farms, couples tour individually rather than in a group, allowing them to get all of their questions answered one-on-one and make the experience truly personal.

E: Ensure Your Wedding Date and Budget Fit

If you’re super set on a specific day for your wedding, it may limit your options at different Utah wedding venues. “Being flexible on the date sometimes is important when you’re choosing a venue.” You could fall in love with the perfect space—but they might not have your wedding date available.

“Be clear about what’s more important—the specific date or the venue itself.” Flexibility in either area can make booking easier and help avoid disappointment.

If it’s possible, tour wedding venues and event spaces before you solidify your wedding date. That way, if you find your dream backdrop—or the most stunning staircase you’ve ever seen—you can make sure you choose a day they have available.

Stephanie also has a great rule of thumb for organizing your budget to find a venue that fits. “Use 40% of the budget to go to a venue—that includes food and even alcohol if you’re using both.” Whatever your financial comfort zone is, set 40% aside for your dream Utah wedding venue!

N: Necessities and Amenities

When touring Utah wedding venues, make sure they align with your must-have wedding day requirements. Make a list of priorities to have in mind as you’re looking at potential places.

“Make sure that the venue meets your necessities—like is there enough parking? Is the guest count limit big enough for the amount that we have? Do they have catering options? Is it an open kitchen? What are the times of use? Are we able to come in early in the morning to set up if we need to leave for part of the day? Some things are flexible, some are not so flexible.”

Don’t be afraid to ask these questions while you’re looking at venues!

Walker Farms offers ample parking and a large, versatile space, making it an ideal choice for weddings of all styles and sizes. And not only is it a gorgeous space, but their behind-the-scenes benefits like a huge kitchen for your vendors and a team that handles all the set-up make it even more incredible for the best wedding day experience possible.

U: Use a Coordinator or Planner

With her years of experience, Stephanie knows how important it is to have a wedding planner or day-of coordinator—they can truly help execute your wedding day vision smoothly.

Many Utah wedding venues, including Wa l ker Farms, offer an in-house coordinator, a valuable option that ensures you will enjoy your wedding day without having to worry about the logistics. From checking in with vendors to handling last-minute changes, a coordinator can help everything run seamlessly, ensuring you and your family can savor each moment.

“A coordinator can help pull it together and help the day run smoothly so you’re not doing all the work on the day of your wedding. It can also help you save money.”

Having a coordinator on your wedding day helps you enjoy being the bride, not the planner!

E: Experience

Every wedding is unique and exciting, and you want to find a venue that will show off your exact wedding day aesthetic perfectly. Your experience with a Utah wedding venue should reflect your own wedding style and vision—don’t dismiss a venue just because you know someone else who got married there!

“I think you can still use the same venue that someone else did. If you love it, it can be a different experience because you have your own flowers, and you have your own activities, and you have your own dress, and you have your own planning.”

“I wouldn’t discount a venue just because someone else has been married there before, because your experience there could be totally different. Bringing in your own style can totally make it your own.”

Places like Walker Farms are perfect for being a blank canvas where couples can create their own vision, from coastal cowgirl to vintage vows. They offer flexibility to accommodate a range of decor and themes, giving each wedding its own distinct look and feel.

“When people walk in, they’re often amazed at the space. It’s versatile enough to be transformed to suit any style—from a classic, elegant wedding to a bohemian or rustic theme.” Anything that fits your vision and brings your dream wedding to life—if you want it, Stepanie will make it happen.

Walker Farms: the Perfect V.E.N.U.E.

Walker Farms perfectly embodies each of these V.E.N.U.E. tips and tricks. Their team is dedicated to providing personalized tours, working with every couple’s schedule to find a convenient time for a private viewing. And they try to meet all of your wedding needs!

Not only that, but it’s the perfect Utah wedding venue for everyone to visit. “We’re pretty central. We have people coming from Salt Lake, we have people coming from Utah Valley, clear down in Southern Utah, we’re just kind of a central meeting spot. That’s one thing that we love is we get people from all over.”

“We have people that envisioned having a mountain wedding, being here in Utah, but sometimes that’s just not convenient enough to have people drive up the canyon to go to some of these more remote places. So Walker Farms is a good option—it’s a good in-between so they still get that feeling of being close to the mountains without having to drive far away.”

Walker Farms provides in-house coordination services, allowing couples to focus on the special moments instead of the to-do list. “Getting those texts from brides and moms after the wedding about how smooth everything went—that’s the best payoff.” Trust us, you’ll want someone like Stephanie running the show!

As Stephanie puts it, “Choosing a venue is so much more than a space—it’s where your wedding day memories are made. The right venue makes that day your own.” Whether you’re drawn to the scenic backdrop, ample amenities, sensory experience, or in-house coordination options, Walker Farms helps every couple feel at home on their big day. It’s the perfect place to check off everything from your V.E.N.U.E. checklist!

Schedule your private tour with Walker Farms and see why it’s one of the top wedding venues in Utah!