Magnolia Event Center – Utah Wedding Venue

April 24, 2024

If you are in the beginning process of planning a wedding, you’re probably doing lots of research about wedding venues. There are so many Salt Lake County venue options, so I’ve written this blog post all about the newly renovated Magnolia Event Center in South Jordan! Magnolia Event Center is an absolutely STUNNING wedding venue with beautiful indoor and outdoor options, and I’m here to tell you why it should definitely be at the top of your list of possible wedding venues.

Bonus: If you’re still looking for a photographer for your wedding, I would love to work with you! Send me a message on my contact form and we can start chatting!

Wedding couple standing next to the ceremony arch and hugging from behind

Magnolia Event Center – The perfect blend of chic and luxury

I grew up driving past this wedding venue and once I became a wedding photographer, I always dreamed of shooting a wedding here. It came under new ownership and got a new look in early 2024 and is now a beautiful, modern, luxurious space that is perfect for almost any type of wedding. Its open floor plan has so much space for ceremony setups, reception tables, dancing, etc., not to mention the large outdoor portion of the venue. Outside there is a large patio that can have even more seating, grassy areas for yard games, and another beautiful area for a ceremony right next to a waterfall. I appreciate venues that have the outdoor and indoor spaces, because then there is a backup option in case of bad weather.

Indoor

Let’s take a look at a few of the features inside the venue.

We will start with the bride’s room and the groom’s room upstairs. The bride’s room features a long wall of mirrors and getting ready chairs, with lots of seating and space for the whole wedding party. There is a bathroom, lighting, and my favorite feature: a 90 degree mirror that’s perfect for making sure you look your best before heading out to your ceremony and festivities.

Bride standing and looking at herself in a huge mirror

Bride standing in front of a big window and looking outside

The groom’s room is a large room, also great for the whole wedding party, with seating and a ping pong table and a TV. Such a fun feature! There is also a bathroom for the groomsmen out in the hallway.

Groom fixing his jacket in front of a big mirror

Groom sitting on a couch and fixing his shirt and jacket

From the getting ready rooms we head down a beautiful staircase, which can be used as part of the ceremony and have the wedding party enter the ceremony space from the stairs. In the right grand room, there are huge windows on all of the walls, a self-playing grand piano, and enough room for a ceremony setup.

Bride holding flowers and sitting on a staircase looking at her flowers

Bride and groom standing on the stairs, looking opposite directions, and holding hands

Next, we’ll head back to the entry way. The double doors lead into a large entry way with a fireplace straight ahead. You can go into the right grand room (where the ceremony is set up in these photos), or around the fireplace to the middle grand room and to the right where tables and chairs are set up for the luncheon, dinner, and reception portion of the wedding day. Right behind the fireplace is the middle grand room. This is a great area to keep partially free of tables for dancing. It also has double doors that lead out to the backyard.

The right grand room is great for serving food since it’s very close to the kitchen. It also has some beautiful windows and plenty of room for more seating.

Outdoor

The backyard of Magnolia Event Center is a lovely evening wedding space because the venue itself provides a lot of shade, but there are also plenty of trees to give it privacy and more shade during summer months. When I look at venues, my favorites are always the venues that have an indoor space and outdoor space that come with your reservation. Utah weather is never as straightforward as we hope it is, especially in the spring and summer, so sometimes an outdoor reception might have to be moved indoors because of rain or heat. But, if the weather holds, Magnolia’s backyard space is absolutely STUNNING. There is so much room for mingling, for a ceremony, and additional seating for dinner or the reception.

One of my favorite features is the balcony! Imagine with me for a moment: dance pictures from above?? Yes please. Bouquet and/or garter toss to your bridal party down below?? 100% yes. Dress reveal with your bridesmaids?? Say less! Dramatic bridal photos?? Duh!! You could even do a first look, pictures with your family before the ceremony, the possibilities are endless! I’m such a fan of balconies. It is right off the brides room, so bonus because you can open the doors to get some fresh air as you’re getting ready!

So easy to work with!

My experience working with the owners at Magnolia Event Center was really great. They are professional, super nice, and really great at communication. I had a great experience with them, as well as the other vendors on their preferred vendors list that worked the events I was at! They are so easy to work with and I hope to be able to work with them again soon!

Bride being led down the grand staircase by the groom

My new favorite venue

I would absolutely LOVE to shoot another wedding here! If you’re still looking for a photographer/videographer, my style and Magnolia Event Center go very well together 😉 I would love to chat with you about your plans! You can head over to my contact form and get in touch with me there! Happy planning!

Magnolia Event Center Vendors Shoutout

Quick shoutout to the lovely vendors I worked with that you see in all of these beautiful photos! I loved working with all of them and highly recommend each of them if you’re missing any of your wedding vendors!

Terracotta –
Photographer/Videographer (me!): R Wittwer Photography @rwittwerphotography
Venue: Magnolia Event Center @magnoliautah
Wedding Planner/Caterer/Decor: Tarren and Company @tarrenandcompany
Florist: Jolie Fleur by Haylee @joliefleur.studio
Couple: @katelynnemecham @brickmecham
HMUA: Beauty by Darlene @beautybydarlene
Cake: Cakes by Kenn @cakesbykenn
Dress: Versailles Atelier Bridal @va_bridal
Flat Lay Rings: Wilson Diamonds @wilsondiamonds
Invitations/Stationary: Anna Black Co. @anna.black.co
Coordinator: R Wittwer Photography @rwittwerphotography

Blush and Sage –
Photographer/Videographer (me!): R Wittwer Photography @rwittwerphotography
Venue: Magnolia Event Center @magnoliautah
Wedding Planner/Caterer/Decor: Tarren and Company @tarrenandcompany
Florist: Jolie Fleur by Haylee @joliefleur.studio
Couple: @miabryson @hunter.housel_
HMUA: Beauty by Darlene @beautybydarlene
Cake: Mother Mills Cakes @mothermillscakes
Flat Lay Rings: Wilson Diamonds @wilsondiamonds
Invitations/Stationary: Anna Black Co. @anna.black.co
Coordinator: R Wittwer Photography @rwittwerphotography

Bride standing on the stairs with her dress flowing behind her

Want to see more of my winter wedding photography? Check out these blog posts and galleries!

Hunter and Mia at Magnolia Event Center <– Full gallery of some of the photos in this blog
Brick and Katelynne at Magnolia Event Center <– Full gallery of some of the photos in this blog!
Grant and Bobbi Wedding
This is the Place Wedding Venue

Check out more weddings and contact me to book your own session!