The Wasatch Mountain Club Lodge is a National Historic Site at Brighton, Utah. It was founded in 1929. And 100-percent of the venue rental fee goes towards preservation and maintenance of this historic site. We’ve compiled essential Wasatch Mountain Club Lodge wedding info and costs below.
Wasatch Mountain Club Lodge Wedding Info
Located at Brighton Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon, the lodge offers a rustic and charming ambiance. The Wasatch Mountain Club Lodge is perfect for the DIY couple looking for a wedding in the mountains. The decor is up to you, but the venue comes with as folding banquet tables and folding chairs for 75 people.
Wedding Ceremony Sites and Capacities
The Main Hall accommodates up to 100 guests.
Location
The Wasatch Mountain Club Lodge is located near Brighton Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon. It’s about a 40-minute drive from the Salt Lake City International Airport.
Weddings per Day
The Wasatch Mountain Club Lodge is a private venue and will host a maximum of one wedding per day
Time and Noise Restrictions
They ask that you please be courteous to neighboring properties and conclude all events by 10 p.m.
Accessibility
The Wasatch Mountain Club Lodge is wheelchair accessible in the summer. In the winter, there is no snow removal on the road to the venue which may be difficult for guests with mobility challenges.
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed in Big Cottonwood Canyon as it is a protected watershed area.
Nearby Attractions
Brighton Resort’s Mt. Majestic Crest Express Chairlift is 500 feet from the front door of the Wasatch Mountain Club Lodge. That gives you a unique ski-in-ski-out option to the venue. During the summer season, guests can enjoy access to scenic hiking and mountain biking.
Wasatch Mountain Club Lodge Wedding Cost
On Fridays and Saturdays, the rental fee is $1,500 for an initial six-hour block and $125/hour for each additional hour.
On Sundays and Thursdays, the rental fee is $1,200 for an initial six-hour block and $100/hour for each additional hour.
Rentals included the use of tables, chairs, audio equipment, wedding arbor, picnic tables & benches, and barbecue.
Wedding Catering and Lodging
Catering Options
The Wasatch Mountain Club Lodge does not offer catering services. Couples are welcome to arrange catering through a vendor of their choice.
Lodging (On-site or Nearby)
The venue offers sleeping capacities for 20 guests in the upstairs dormitory area. You’ll also find men’s and women’s restroom facilities and a full kitchen available to you. There are also 16 camping mattresses available; guests need to bring their own bedding and pillows.
Guests can also use VRBO or AirBnB for vacation rentals in Big Cottonwood Canyon.
In-house Wedding Planner and Day-of Coordinator
If desired, couples are encouraged to hire an outside wedding planner to arrange details. There is no in-house or day-of wedding coordinator.
Wasatch Mountain Club Lodge Contact Info
Please reach out to Wasatch Mountain Club Lodge with any additional questions or to book your wedding!
Wedding Contact
For more information, please contact the venue at info@wasatchmountainlodge.org
Physical Address
8465 S Mary Lake Ln
Brighton, UT 84121
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*Updated on 07/08/22 to reflect 2023 wedding information
