My husband and I recently had our reception at the Eldredge Manor. From the beginning we were treated very professionally yet personably. We had some specific ideas that were a little non-traditional for a typical Utah wedding. The staff was more than willing to determine how we could best accomplish what we wanted at their venue, and it turned out fabulously--just like we pictured it. We couldn't have been more pleased. Having a winter wedding, the venue itself was at once elegant and cozy. They have two large gathering rooms and we were able to accommodate about 200 guests at once in the building. The only drawback of its house-like features was that the entry of the house couldn't fit the entire line inside--so some people had to wait outside in the cold. I don't see this being a problem for people who are not sending out several hundred announcements, or who are having their event in the warmer months. For those on a tight budget, the venue "stands alone"--you don't need a lot to dress it up. But for those who want to lavishly decorate, it certainly plays well to that too. The additional services and ammenities are also widely ranged and very convenient. We utilized the limousine service to pick us up from our ceremony location to transport us to the reception. It was great! The staff at Eldredge manor not only arranged it, but confirmed with me that everything was in order. That helped with my stress level! The upstairs area was great for pre-reception primping and prepping. The food was also very good. We chose the soup bar and I have had several guests comment since on how good the food was. Another feature that I really appreciated was the amount of time that we had at the venue. In checking around, the Eldredge Manor offered more bang-for-your-buck. We weren't limited to two or three hours, and that really was great for us. I was very pleased with the entire experience and I would recommend the venue to anyone at any time of the year.
Pros: Wide range of services. Wide range of good food. Beautiful and diverse venue. Pretty much everything.
Cons: Entry way was cramped for fitting in a large guest line. Kind of hidden off the road--but if you include directions with the invitation, it shouldn't be a problem.
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