EDIT 2/24/16: As this post is now a few years old, Jessica Stack no longer works for Park City Rental Properties. If you are interested in renting a home for your wedding you can contact Park City Rental Properties directly and hopefully they can help you out! I apologize that I do not have any further information as I am a wedding photographer and not directly connected with rental properties. However, if you’re in need of some lovely photos to document your wedding day, I’m you’re girl ;) Get in touch with me via the “Email Me” link above!
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For today’s Wedding Wednesday we’re going to take a look at an alternative venue option: private homes! Allow me to introduce you to Jessica Stack of Park City Rental Properties. Jessica works for a company that rents beautiful homes nestled in the stunning mountains here in Park City, and she has also been a part of some amazing weddings at those houses! Whether you live in Utah and are looking for a unique and intimate venue, or if you’re planning a destination in Park City and in need of the perfect place for your private mountain wedding, renting a home could just be a perfect solution. So without further adieu, here’s what Jessica has to say about private homes for venues:
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If you have ever been up to Park City then you know it is a naturally beautiful place. In the summer months the surrounding mountains are as green as can be, wildflowers flourish, streams run deep, and wild life is all around. In the fall months the hills come alive with color, the air is crisp and clean, the town is quiet making it easy to enjoy all to yourself. These are two of my favorite seasons in Park City and are wonderful times of the year for an outdoor wedding in the mountains.
Working for Park City Rental Properties I have seen my fair share of gorgeous and intimate weddings take place at some of our exquisite homes. Take the wedding at our Canyons Mansion this summer in The Colony – rustic accents with an overall chic décor offered the perfect feel for this private home. Or the wedding at our Deer Crest Mansion overlooking the Jordanelle Reservoir at dusk with the twinkle of lights overhead and glow of votive candles. Both of these events gave me an inside look at how a private home can be the perfect wedding and reception venue.
There are many pros that come along with having a wedding at a private home. The first one being bedrooms. In just one place you can have 6 or 7 bedrooms for family to use as lodging, a large master bedroom with en suite bathroom for the bridal party to prepare for the big day, and a beautiful place for the lovely couple to spend their first night as man and wife. Paying for your venue as well as a few rooms in one is a great way to help you as well as your visiting family save a little money.
Another way you are saving money overall is having your ceremony and reception in one place. Many of our homes have large outdoor areas with beautiful views and flat ground for seating for your guests. Cocktail hour can take place on the large wrap around deck while guest listen to music played on the homes built in stereo system. Inside you will often find large living areas that can be cleared out and reset with elegant tables for dinner and still have room for the dance floor. Think of the money that can be saved by having one venue instead of two!
Last but not least another wonderful perk to having your wedding at a private home is the food. We use wonderful, world renowned, private chefs to cater these special days and have always found our guests to end up with 100% satisfaction. Enjoy the freedom to be able to personalize your menu from scratch and not just having to settle with a restaurant or banquet halls existing options.
After seeing countless weddings throughout my many years working in property management in Park City, I have surely found that intimate, private home weddings are some of the loveliest weddings I’ve had the pleasure of being a part of. Plus with our guest services team here to help you with every step along the way, you won’t need a wedding planner! Let us at Park City Rental Properties show you the perfect way to spend your perfect day.
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Get more info and ideas from Park City Rental Properties at their website or on Facebook!
Looking to get married next August, and hoping to find the perfect private home to host us. Hope to hear from you! -Emalee
Hello! I thought it was crazy to think about using someone’s backyard as my wedding venue, until I saw this site! I’m looking for a beautiful, scenic, backyard to use sometime in August or September of this year. Our guest list is tentative but we’re guesstimating around 80 people.
Hi,
I’m just wondering about these park city rentals.
Everything I have called says that they don’t allow weddings???
Thanks
We just got engaged and this sounds like a wonderful and unique option for us!! We would love more information if possible? Our tentative date is 08/20/2016
love some help finding something in my budget for our special day
Wondering if you still do weddings at any of these locations?