Deer Valley Resort weddings are a perfect mix of classic elegance and rustic nature. With various venues to choose from throughout the resort, couples can pick their favorite luxe lodge or quaint cabin for a customized celebration. The resort is a full service venue as well, keeping all details in-house and simple for the bride and groom. If you’re looking an adventurous location without sacrificing elegance or tradition, Deer Valley Resort is a perfect place to say “I do”.
Deer Valley Resort is nestled in Park City with the stunning Wasatch Mountains surrounding each of the lodges. The activities and scenery throughout the resort are virtually endless, allowing guests to fully unwind from the outside world and enjoy the mountain lifestyle.
Deer Valley Resort Wedding Info
Deer Valley Resort hosts weddings year round with three unique venues available. Each venue offers both indoor and outdoor spaces, maximizing flow and allowing guests to admire the surrounding views.
Sites
Silver Lake Lodge sits mid-mountain (at an elevation of 8,100 feet) and offers a total of 15,000 SF with ten various banquet rooms.
Empire Canyon Lodge lies at the base of the Daly Chutes (with an elevation of 8,300 feet) and offers five distinctive rooms totalling over 7,000 SF.
Cushing’s Cabin is Deer Valley’s most remote venue, located atop Flagstaff Mountain at 9,100 feet and accessed only by shuttle or chairlift.
Capacity
Empire Canyon Lodge can host up to 200 guests.
Silver Lake Lodge can host up to 300 guests.
Cushing’s Cabin has a capacity of 80 people inside, 150 people outside.
Location
The individual venues are scattered throughout the resort, but all roughly an hour from the Salt Lake City International Airport. Parking is plentiful at all the venues except for the Empire Canyon Lodge, where valet or shuttles are often required.
Weddings per Day
Deer Valley Resort will host one wedding per day at each of their venues.
Time and Noise Restrictions
Ceremonies can not begin before 5:30 p.m. during the summer (mid-June through mid-September) and 6:30 p.m. during the ski season (December through April).
Accessibility
All venues except Cushing’s Cabin are wheelchair accessible.
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed for outdoor ceremonies and cocktail hours, but not for receptions or any festivities within the building.
Nearby Attractions
Deer Valley Resort has it all: hiking, fishing, biking, boating, golf, tennis, hot air ballooning, mountain biking, chairlift rides, exploring historic main street and summer concerts. In the winter, guests enjoy skiing, snowshoeing, and the Sundance Film Festival.
Deer Valley Resort Wedding Cost
Deer Valley Resort offers two wedding packages, the Classic and the Signature. Both packages include an on-site event planner, complimentary ceremony rehearsal, exclusive use of the reserved lodge and grounds, round tables and leather chairs, linens and all dish and glasswares.
The Classic Package for Silver Lake and Empire Lodges is $225 per person (December 2022 through April 2023; Empire Lodge is only available Sunday-Tuesday during this timeframe.)
The Signature Package for Silver Lake and Empire Lodges is $250 per person (December 2022 through April 2023; Empire Lodge is only available Sunday-Tuesday during this timeframe)
The Classic Package for Empire Lodge is $200 per person on Fridays and Sundays (May 2023 through November 2023)
The Classic Package for Empire Lodge is $210 per person on Saturdays (May 2023 through November 2023)
The Signature Package for Empire Lodge is $220 per person on Fridays and Sundays (May 2023 through November 2023)
The Signature Package for Empire Lodge is $230 per person on Saturdays (May 2023 through November 2023)
The Classic Package for Silver Lake and Empire Lodges is $240 per person (December 2023 through April 2024; Empire Lodge is only available Sunday-Tuesday during this timeframe)
The Signature Package for Silver Lake and Empire Lodges is $260 per person (December 2023 through April 2024; Empire Lodge is only available Sunday-Tuesday during this timeframe)
If booked with a wedding, rehearsal dinners and brunches are offered additionally discounted rental costs.
Wedding Catering and Lodging
Deer Valley Resort offers to take care of every detail, allowing bride, groom and their guests to simply enjoy the experience.
Catering Options
Deer Valley Resort is a full service venue, providing the catering and bartending for all events.
They offer pre-set menus for clients to work off of for buffet, station and plated dinners and are happy to further customize.
The bakery provides wedding cakes with a wide variety of fillings and designs (and samples provided). Couples may hire an outside vendor for their cake, but will incur an additional service charge.
Lodging (On-site or Nearby)
There are many hotels, condominiums, and vacation home rentals available at Deer Valley Resort.
Weddings guests receive 25% off lodging.
Booking Bonuses
Deer Valley Resort is unique on every level. Couples and their guests can take advantage of the amenities and activities offered before and after the big day.
The newlyweds and their guests all receive discounted rates for special activities around the resort. Activities include:
Private one hour chairlift ride on Sterling Express (Silver Lake) or Ruby Express (Empire), $8 per person
Lawn game activities (choice of four games), $1 per person
S’mores dessert station or Fireside fondue station (Empire), $16 per person
Fireside raclette station (Empire), $20 per person
Rustic stone/propane fire pits, $6 per person
Horse drawn sleigh rides (winter season), $7 per person
Valet parking, $150 per hour (required at Empire Canyon Lodge)
In-house Wedding Planner and Day-of Coordinator
Deer Valley has an on-site event planner and three coordinators. Couples are free to hire their own wedding planner if they wish, but the resort will manage everything otherwise.
Deer Valley Resort Contact Info
Please reach out to Deer Valley Resort with any additional questions or to book your wedding.
Wedding Contact
Please contact Kathy Downs, Director of Catering, at 435-645-6650 or weddings@deervalley.com.
Physical Address
Empire Canyon Lodge
9200 Marsac Ave
Park City, UT 84060
Silver Lake Lodge
7600 Royal St.
Park City, UT 84060
Deer Valley Resort Website
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