How to Plan the Perfect Wedding Weekend Elopement in Park City
Whether it’s a summer soiree or a winter wonderland, Park City is the ultimate destination for a wedding weekend elopement!
Where to stay this weekend…
Spend the weekend staying in a small hotel, cabin, or one of the most prestigious hotels in the world. Take your party to any hotel ranging from The Montage Deer Valley, St. Regis, or Waldorf to the Grand Summit, Marriott’s Mountainside, or a town classic, Hotel Park City. Treat yourself to the stay of your life in a five-star hotel or a magical house in the mountains of Upper Deer Valley. You can spend your days in the Canyons Village, at any of their hotels or a classic Marriott chain where you can always feel at home. Depending on the amount of guests present, you can rent a townhome on Main Street, in Bear Hollow, or RedStone. There is really no way you can go wrong staying in Park City!
Where to eat this weekend…
Park City has it all from local eateries to some of the most famous restaurants. Start the day off by eating at Five5eeds, an Australian inspired breakfast and lunch spot. Guests can also taste a local favorite overlooking Town Lift and all of lower Main Street, The Bridge Cafe . Glitretind is a Stein Eriksen classic to enjoy brunch in the mountains. For lunch, head to Deer Valley Cafe where you can sit and overlook their pond. Try a classic local deli on Main Street or opt for Vessel Kitchen as a healthier option. For dinner, go as simple as Davansa’s, Park City’s locals favorite pizza joint or Ghidotti’s, a divine Italian special. Head to Main Street and visit Park City’s classic High West Distillery or Riverhorse, one of the state’s best steakhouses! Then for dessert, go to Park City’s best local attraction on Main Street Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory or drop in for ice cream at ColdStone!
What to do this weekend…
Park City offers all types of exciting activities for every season, making it the perfect place for eloping at any point in the year! In the summer, you can indulge in hotel pools and take beautiful hikes up every resorts mountainside. Treat yourself to a lake day on Jordanelle, a quick 20-minute drive away to go boating, paddle boarding, sailing, and lounging! For our adventurous couples, you can fly-fish on any of the local rivers or head up to Blue Sky Ranch to practice your shooting and horse back riding. In the fall, you will have to take a drive through Guardsman’s Pass to get the true full experience of leaves and colors. Come winter, hit the slopes at either of the two resorts, Park City or Deer Valley! From skiing, to sledding at Woodward, to ice skating at Park City Mountain Resort, there is no time to get bored!
Where to get hitched this weekend…
At the Church of Dirt, there are no formal reservations. In order to schedule your date, you need to make a trip up to Empire Pass where the site is and write your name into an official book that stays on the site. This no frills venue is located at UT-224, Park City, UT 84060 and is the perfect place to elope with a few guests present.
If you are opting for a more natural location, any mountainside in the Wasatch is perfect. Here are just a few options that make a great spot for an enchanting winter elopement or an intimate summer micro-wedding.
As you are preparing for your once-in-a-lifetime elopement, be sure to utilize a checklist to keep your weekend organized from the planning to the execution of your special day.
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