Notes from La Fête on Provo temple weddings, timelines, vendors, and what couples are booking in Utah County.
November 14, 2026
The best wedding food is food your guests will enjoy and that tells your story. From a luncheon after a temple sealing to an evening reception, find menu ideas for every time of day, budget, and personal style.
November 9, 2026
The Knot's 2027 Wedding Trends Report says couples want more personalization, softer sophisticated color, silver accents, monofloral installs, and celebrations that stretch beyond one evening. For an LDS wedding in downtown Provo, that lands beautifully: French blue and lace, candlelight, a food truck out front, and a luncheon after the sealing that still fe
November 7, 2026
Can you skip a full reception in the evening and still celebrate? We recently answered that question for a La Fête couple who booked only our Luncheon package (from $1,700) and used a 4 hour window to achieve a wonderful party on their terms.
November 5, 2026
Your wedding day is a marathon. Most LDS wedding days start early. Hair and makeup, an early sealing, photos on the temple grounds, maybe a luncheon, then the reception that runs into the evening. That's 12 hours or more for you and your loved ones. The bride who plans for snacks is the bride who doesn't feel lightheaded during the receiving line.
November 4, 2026
In Utah County, the wedding calendar runs on the school calendar. Finals end, diplomas come home, families are already in town, and suddenly every Saturday within a few weeks of graduation is spoken for. If you, your fiancé or a sibling is wrapping up at BYU or UVU, planning around the academic calendar is one of the smartest things you can do. Here's how th
October 29, 2026
Light this good should be embraced! If you're a photographer, you know the feeling. You walk into a room and the light is just right. Soft, even and flattering from every angle. That's what our serving room does all day long. We call it the "soft box" room, and for good reason. Tall windows with sheer curtains diffuse the daylight, and the framed wall paneli
October 25, 2026
If you want a wedding that feels like Europe, not a warehouse, La Fête in downtown Provo is the venue for 2027.
October 22, 2026
Your sealing is the most sacred part of your wedding day. But for many couples, some of the people they love most, like a grandparent, a sibling, a best friend or a parent who isn't a member, can't be in the sealing room with them. A ring ceremony is a lovely way to include them. It's short, it's heartfelt, and when it's done well, it's one of the most tende
October 15, 2026
La Fête means celebration, so of course we have opinions about music. 🎶 Your playlist does more work than almost anything else on your wedding day. It welcomes your guests, makes Grandma tear up during the parent dances, fills the dance floor and sends you off into the night. We've hosted about 150 weddings in two years. Here's our list for every moment of y
October 14, 2026
Some dates just feel right. They look lovely on an invitation, they're easy for guests to remember, and they give you an anniversary you'll never forget. Many Utah brides plan their weddings just 3–4 months out, so if you're already looking at 2027 dates, you're ahead of the game. If you're newly engaged and dreaming about 2027, félicitations! Here are the d
October 8, 2026
A guest book is one of the few things from your wedding day you'll actually read again and again. The flowers get pressed and the cake disappears, but the notes your guests leave stay with you, in their own handwriting and sometimes in their own voices.
September 14, 2026
What does a wedding actually cost in Utah Valley? Real numbers, real venue pricing, and where the money goes. From a historic wedding venue in downtown Provo.
September 7, 2026
Not a model? You don't have to be. Simple wedding poses for brides, grooms, and groups, plus where the light falls at our historic Provo venue.
August 31, 2026
Venue touring comes with a lot of assumptions — some helpful, some that just cost you time and budget. Here are the ones we hear most, and the truth from our side of the table 🤍 If you're planning an LDS wedding, don't miss the note on booking order — lock in your temple date and time first, everything else builds around it. Full breakdown on the blog — link
August 24, 2026
Every venue in Utah County says "year-round availability" on their site. Ours included. But year-round doesn't mean one season. It means five or six different ones stacked on top of each other, and most of them show up when you're not expecting them. If you're planning around outdoor portraits, an evening send-off, or just want to know what your guests are w
August 17, 2026
Touring wedding venues in Utah County? Before you fall in love with a space, there are seven questions that reveal whether a venue is truly on your side. Here's each one answered straight for La Fête in downtown Provo, from what's included in the rental to hours, fees, vendors, and capacity.
August 11, 2026
We're just coming up on our two-year mark at La Fête, and if there's one thing running a venue in the heart of downtown Provo teaches you, it's that no two weddings — and no two couples — are the same. We've watched quite a few couples come through this building, from first walkthrough to last dance, and somewhere in all that we picked up a handful of patter
July 20, 2026
If you toured La Fête in the last year, you've seen our DIY DJ booth. It's always been one of our most-used features — built-in iPad, Spotify and Apple Music hookup, a dance lighting system, no MC fee required. But we just put real money into making it better, and we wanted to walk you through exactly what's new and why it matters for your wedding budget.
July 13, 2026
A lot of Utah venues will tell you they're "flexible" and then hand you a binder of names you're required to pick from. Or worse — a single in-house caterer, a single in-house photographer, a single in-house everything, baked into the price whether you want it or not. That's not how we do it.
July 6, 2026
See how La Fête pairs documentary-style intimacy with shareable content — meet Liam, our in-house content creator. Add the Content Creation enhancement today and start sharing those amazing, intimate moments between the noise.
June 29, 2026
Outside Utah, the cocktail hour is a wedding staple — that golden window between ceremony and reception where guests mingle over drinks while the room finishes coming together. In Utah, that tradition mostly disappeared along with the open bar. We brought it back. Just Utah style. Every wedding has a gap. Decorations are still being finished. The bridal part
June 8, 2026
The send-off is the last great moment of your venue expeirence — and at La Fête, we treat it like one. We line your guests along the full face of the building, coordinate your photographer, and light the sparklers in sequence so everything is burning bright when you walk through. Sparklers, ribbon wands, fiber optic wands, bubbles, glow sticks — here's how t
May 25, 2026
Did you know that couples spend seven thousand dollars more than they budgeted for their wedding? That’s not a typo. According to wedding industry research, the average couple blows past their budget by $7,000—and the culprit is almost always the same thing: vendor fees, coordination costs, and a la carte add-ons that quietly stack up until the spreadsheet s
May 18, 2026
Planning a Utah County wedding comes with its own rhythm — temple dates, ring ceremonies, in-house florists, and a vendor scene that's genuinely world-class. We've been writing about all of it. Here are the the most popular guides you need, right now, in one place so you can feel ready to tackle the coming months with confidence.
May 11, 2026
In Utah County, a significant share of weddings follow a rhythm: a morning or early afternoon sealing at the temple, a brief family photo session on the temple grounds, and then a reception that brings friends and extended family together to celebrate. It's a beautiful, meaningful structure — and it puts the reception venue in an important role. The best Uta
May 4, 2026
Wedding planning in 2026 is a bit different than in your mothers (or even siblings) day. Between Pinterest boards, TikTok inspo, and a grandma who still thinks you need matching chiffon bridesmaids, it can feel like everyone has an opinion about what your day “should” look like. And in Utah County? Add in LDS culture, family expectations, and a whole family-
April 27, 2026
When you're planning your wedding florals, one of the first decisions you'll face is whether to work with La Fete’s in-house florist or bring in an outside vendor. Both options have merit, but the right choice depends on your priorities, budget, and how you want your planning process to feel. Here's what you need to know to make the best decision for your ce
April 20, 2026
Your venue choice is the centerpiece of your wedding day—it sets the tone, influences your budget, and becomes the backdrop for your most important memories. It's also typically one of the first and biggest decisions you'll make, which is why getting it right matters so much. But here's what we've noticed after hosting many Utah County weddings: many couples
April 13, 2026
When you're budgeting for your wedding venue, one of the biggest decisions besides where is how much time you'll need on site. At first glance, the all-day option seems like the safer choice—more time means less stress, right? But here's the truth: the right choice depends entirely on your specific celebration style. Some couples thrive with a full day's bre
April 6, 2026
We get it. You're scrolling venue websites, seeing "$8,000" or "$12,000" packages, and thinking... okay, but what am I actually paying for? Most venues just list their prices and move on. But at La Fête, we believe in transparency because hidden costs - and surprise fees aren't the experience we want to create for our couples.
March 30, 2026
Our venue looks stunning in those Instagram photos you’ve seen—perfectly styled tables, flawless florals, every detail in place. It is one of the thigns that attracted you. But how does it actually get that way? Most couples don't realize that the magic happens in a carefully choreographed dance between your venue and vendors before the special day even star
March 26, 2026
Planning a wedding in Provo for around 150 guests? You've probably toured the usual suspects — the hotel ballrooms, the golf-course event centers, the converted barns. And you've probably left each one thinking the same thing: nice, but not quite right. La Fête Wedding & Event Venue at 120 N University Ave in downtown Provo was built for couples who want som
March 24, 2026
If you're getting married at the Provo City Center Temple, you've already made one of the best decisions of your wedding planning process. The City Center Temple sits in the heart of historic downtown Provo — surrounded by real architecture, mature trees, and four beautifully finished exterior sides that give your photographer angles most other Utah temples
March 19, 2026
Utah Valley is experiencing a genuinely exciting moment for temple weddings. Several temples are either open or on the horizon for couples in our area — the Provo City Center Temple, the newish Orem Temple, the soon-to-be-dedicated Lindon Utah Temple, and the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple currently under reconstruction. If you're planning a wedding in the ne
March 16, 2026
Congratulations! You’re engaged 🎉 — and now the excitement begins. But before you dive into Pinterest boards, cake tastings, and trying on dresses, it’s important to take a strategic approach to the first few weeks of engagement. Starting strong sets the tone for stress-free planning, ensures you honor both your vision and family traditions, and helps you ma
March 12, 2026
If you've been venue shopping in Utah County for more than five minutes, you've probably noticed something: Saturday dates fill up fast. Like, embarrassingly fast. Peak wedding season in Utah Valley — roughly May through October — means venues are fielding inquiries months, sometimes years in advance for prime Saturday slots. And if you got engaged over the
March 9, 2026
Plan your Utah County wedding in just 3 months with La Fête. From temple dates and venue selection to décor, florals, food, and music, this checklist helps you organize every detail for a stress-free, stylish celebration.
March 5, 2026
There’s a scene that plays out hundreds of times a year across Utah Valley: A couple gets engaged, starts researching venues, and almost immediately hits a wall.
March 2, 2026
Most couples see their wedding venue a few times before the big day — once during a tour, once or twice during on-site consultations, and finally when they walk in as the wedding couple. What happens in between is a story we rarely get to tell. Here's a look inside the week leading up to a wedding at La Fête.
February 26, 2026
Planning an LDS temple wedding in Utah Valley can be complex, especially when coordinating temple appointments with receptions, ring ceremonies, and travel. This guide shares practical tips, timelines, and insights from real experience to help your day run smoothly.
February 23, 2026
Planning an event in Utah County—whether it’s a wedding, reception, open house, or corporate event—comes with one big early decision: choosing the venue. Understanding average pricing in the area makes budgeting smoother and helps narrow down your options quickly.
February 16, 2026
If you’re planning a wedding and love getting a feel for where things are headed, 2026 is shaping up to be a really fun year for design. At La Fête, we see trends come to life firsthand in our downtown Provo venue — not just on Pinterest boards, but in real weddings with real budgets and personalities. These insights come straight from the Wedding MBA Confer
February 9, 2026
The 2026 wedding color landscape is defined by a thoughtful balance of serene neutrals and vibrant, expressive tones. Couples are moving away from overly themed palettes and toward designs that feel intentional, elevated, and timeless. At the center of this shift is Pantone’s Color of the Year 2026: Cloud Dancer (11-4201) — often referred to as Cloud White.
February 2, 2026
Planning a wedding here in Utah County comes with its own flavor: big Pinterest energy, tight student budgets, family expectations, and a hyper-local vendor scene. The good news? Luxe doesn’t have to mean expensive — but it does require understanding your vibe, venue aesthetic, priorities, and how to make design decisions strategically. Here’s how to stretch
January 30, 2026
Utah weddings are known for one beautiful thing above all else: community. People show up. They support. They celebrate big. But sometimes, the format of a traditional Utah wedding day can feel a little overwhelming. It often leads to long gaps, huge guest lists, open house receptions without structure, and not much time to actually connect with the people y
January 26, 2026
Finding your wedding venue in Utah County is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make while planning your Fête. The right venue isn’t just Instagram-worthy—it sets the tone for your whole day, from your grand entrance to the last dance. A good space makes planning easier, keeps your guests comfortable and happy, and shows off your personality. Your choices i
January 19, 2026
Planning a wedding comes with a lot of moving pieces, but the venue is the foundation. Historically, securing your location early is one of the smartest first steps you can take. While venues have traditionally been the first booking after a proposal, photographers are catching up to historical trends. Thanks to Instagram, today’s brides are highly visual—of
January 12, 2026
Planning a wedding in Utah County is exciting, but for some brides, it can quickly feel overwhelming when budgets are tight and expectations are high. With rising costs, social media pressure, and the desire to create something meaningful, finding a wedding venue that feels elevated and exeriential while still fitting your budget becomes one of the most impo
January 6, 2026
Hey wedding planners and soon-to-be-weds! If you’ve been venue hunting in Utah County, you’ve probably noticed a serious pattern: barns, industrial lofts, and “rustic chic” that’s cute… but kinda predictable at this point. So let’s talk about something way more au courant: La Fête in Downtown Provo. La Fête flips the whole script. It’s modern-classic with a
December 22, 2025
Adding a photobooth to your wedding in Utah County is more than just a fun idea—it’s a way to capture memories, entertain guests, and add a personal touch to your celebration. Whether you’re planning a formal reception or a casual open-house (or anything in betwewen), a photobooth brings energy, laughter, and keepsakes your guests will love. Today’s brides a
December 15, 2025
Planning a wedding in Utah County? Your day will evolve as you organize vendors, guest lists, and events—and that’s perfectly normal. The key is flexibility, breathing room, and a stress-free approach. Here’s a practical timeline framework to guide your celebration, whether you’re in Provo, Orem, or anywhere in Utah Valley.
December 8, 2025
Explore reception styles in Utah County—from open house and formal to receiving lines—so you can create the wedding that fits you.
December 1, 2025
When planning your wedding in Utah County, there are four key areas that can make the biggest impact on your day. We like to call them “The Big Four” —the elements that truly set the tone, capture memories, and create an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.
November 24, 2025
Budget Smarter for Your Utah County Wedding Learn how Utah County couples plan weddings smartly with budgeting tips, DIY-professional mixes, and smart venue strategies.
November 20, 2025
Inexpensive Wedding Reception Food Ideas to Wow Your Wedding Guests
November 17, 2025
Wedding Trends in Utah County: Happy Valley Insights
November 7, 2025
In the often-frenetic world of Utah County wedding planning, there is a pervasive myth that a truly beautiful, sophisticated event is difficult to realize. The search for a venue, in particular, can feel like a series of compromises—between the perfect aesthetic and the right location, between a space that awes and one that feels intimate, between a dream an
June 6, 2025
At La Fête, we believe your wedding day should be a symphony of love, joy, and unforgettable moments, with music as the heartbeat of your celebration. For many, choosing the right musical options can key to creating the atmosphere you envision. Here’s our short guide to finding a wedding DJ who will bring your musical vision to life with elegance and energy.
December 24, 2024
Cakes have many purposes in weddings, and that fact alone can make the order process feel that much more daunting. I’m here to guide you through, give you some tips, and help you feel more at ease with starting…
November 24, 2024
As you plan your wedding, capturing the essence of your special day through visual imagery is paramount. Your wedding photos are not just images; they are timeless keepsakes that narrate your unique love story. They will outlast the food, the flowers and even that awesome dance routine you worked on for weeks.
November 11, 2024
As you plan your wedding, capturing the essence of your special day through visual imagery is paramount. Your wedding photos are not just images; they are timeless keepsakes that narrate your unique love story. They will outlast the food, the flowers and even that awesome dance routine you worked on for weeks.
November 5, 2024
Your wedding is one of the most important and events of your life and the food you serve at your celebration is destined to be a highlight for both the bridal party and your honored guests. At La Fête, we genuinely enjoy all aspects of weddings—from the initial planning stages to the heartfelt post-celebration thank you notes. However, we are particularly ex
October 30, 2024
Finding the Perfect Wedding Venue: A Guide to Budgeting and Comparing Rental Costs Planning a wedding is an exciting but often overwhelming task, and one of the biggest decisions you'll face is choosing the perfect venue. With so many options available, finding a wedding venue that fits both your style and budget can seem like a daunting challenge. But fear
September 25, 2024
Nestled in the heart of downtown Provo, a charming new French-inspired wedding venue has just opened, ready to serve the Utah wedding venue’s market with undeniable charm and a unique and enchanting setting for their special day.