A Beach Wedding in Utah?
Sydney wrote:
I have always wanted to have a beach wedding but while planning my dream wedding I have run into a few problems. My first problem is that I don’t know the best beach in Utah to have a wedding. My other problem is that I don’t know where to go for a beach permit. I would really appreciate your help.
Hi Sydney,
This is a very unique question, considering Utah isn’t known for its world-class beaches. Typically when brides speak of “dream wedding” and “beach”, one thinks of Hawaii or California.
I imagine any lake with sandy shores in Utah would work. I would definitely avoid the Great Salt Lake due to the uncontrollable smell. Believe it or not, Utah Lake has some really beautiful beaches.
An acquaintance of ours was also recently married on a remote beach at Lake Powell - definitely my recommendation if you want your wedding to fall within the dream wedding category. What could beat glassy blue waters, red and tan cliffs and the solitude of a hidden beach? If you go this route, you don’t necessarily need a permit. Rent a house boat, fill it with your closest family and friends and abscond to a hidden beach somewhere. Folding white chairs accented with sashes and beach torches would create a nice touch. After the wedding, the house boat could serve a secondary function as a floating reception center. A larger celebration could follow when you get back to civilization.
If you need a beach front location closer to Salt Lake City, you may want to check with the Utah Office of Tourism to see about permits and restrictions. Best of luck with everything.
Rebecca Hinman - UtahWeddings.com Consultant
