Alta's Rustler Lodge

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All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $17,500

Packages

Guest capacity

Up to 180 seated guests


About this venue

Now booking for 2028! Located adjacent to Alta Ski Area in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Alta's Rustler Lodge is a picturesque hideaway, perfect for stunning private wedding celebrations. With expansive facilities surrounded by picture-perfect grounds, you and your loved ones can look forward to an unforgettable celebration at the Rustler Lodge. The Rustler Lodge offers a wide range of services for our clients to choose from, and our offerings can be customized to suit your needs. During your stay, you will have exclusive use of the lodge, as well as two large getting-ready rooms for you and your wedding party. Many of our lodging rooms are newly renovated and feature air conditioning. Our team will work with you to ensure that every element of your day is carefully considered and expertly executed.


Our event spaces

Ceremony Lawn

Perfect for your ceremony, our spacious landscaped grounds are lush with wildflower gardens and landscaping, fresh-cut grass, and our own waterfall.

Paired with spectacular views of the Wasatch mountains and Alta Ski Area, our ceremony lawn provides the perfect backdrop for your Little Cottonwood Canyon wedding. We provide white lawn chairs and an ideal seating map that accommodates your guests.

Guest capacity

Up to 180 Seated

Up to 180 Standing

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Cocktail Patio

Just off of the Ceremony Lawn, the Cocktail Patio is a convenient and stunning space for cocktail hour.

The Cocktail Patio is equipped with teak tables and chairs and an auxiliary bar. The Patio is ideal for outdoor beverages and hors d’oeuvre service after the ceremony.

Guest capacity

Up to 180 Seated

Up to 180 Standing

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Rehearsal Dinner Deck

Our deck is a great space for a Friday evening rehearsal dinner and welcome reception, even in the event of inclement weather.

This covered space is complete with tables, chairs, and heaters. The deck is a relaxing space for you to mingle with friends and family as the mountain day cools down. This space also serves as a great backup to the Cocktail Patio on your wedding day should the weather be a challenge.

Guest capacity

Up to 180 Seated

Up to 180 Standing

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Rustler Dining Room

Our dining room with spectacular views of the Wasatch is an ideal location for dining and wedding receptions.

Known for fine dining, unmatched mountain elegance, and magnificent views while simultaneously providing a rustic atmosphere, this 1,600-square-foot space accommodates your guests comfortably. After dinner, we will transition the space for an unforgettable reception.

Guest capacity

Up to 180 Seated

Up to 180 Standing

Square footage

1,600

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Eagle's Nest Bar & Lounge

Located off of the main dining room, our bar and lounge is the perfect locale for beverage service and mingling.

The Eagle's Nest is a full-service 1,200-square-foot bar and lounge with unsurpassed mountain views, cozy couches, high-top tables, and a 360-degree fireplace make a romantic and elegant environment for newlyweds, family and friends to mingle.

Guest capacity

Up to 180 Seated

Up to 180 Standing

Square footage

1,200

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Getting Ready Rooms

Two spacious getting ready rooms for you and your wedding party.

Our getting ready rooms are included in your facility rental fee and provide great spaces for you to prepare for your wedding day with your closest family and friends.

Guest capacity

Up to 180 Seated

Up to 180 Standing

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Ceremony Lawn

Perfect for your ceremony, our spacious landscaped grounds are lush with wildflower gardens and landscaping, fresh-cut grass, and our own waterfall.

Paired with spectacular views of the Wasatch mountains and Alta Ski Area, our ceremony lawn provides the perfect backdrop for your Little Cottonwood Canyon wedding. We provide white lawn chairs and an ideal seating map that accommodates your guests.

Guest capacity

Up to 180 Seated

Up to 180 Standing

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Cocktail Patio

Just off of the Ceremony Lawn, the Cocktail Patio is a convenient and stunning space for cocktail hour.

The Cocktail Patio is equipped with teak tables and chairs and an auxiliary bar. The Patio is ideal for outdoor beverages and hors d’oeuvre service after the ceremony.

Guest capacity

Up to 180 Seated

Up to 180 Standing

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Rehearsal Dinner Deck

Our deck is a great space for a Friday evening rehearsal dinner and welcome reception, even in the event of inclement weather.

This covered space is complete with tables, chairs, and heaters. The deck is a relaxing space for you to mingle with friends and family as the mountain day cools down. This space also serves as a great backup to the Cocktail Patio on your wedding day should the weather be a challenge.

Guest capacity

Up to 180 Seated

Up to 180 Standing

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Rustler Dining Room

Our dining room with spectacular views of the Wasatch is an ideal location for dining and wedding receptions.

Known for fine dining, unmatched mountain elegance, and magnificent views while simultaneously providing a rustic atmosphere, this 1,600-square-foot space accommodates your guests comfortably. After dinner, we will transition the space for an unforgettable reception.

Guest capacity

Up to 180 Seated

Up to 180 Standing

Square footage

1,600

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Eagle's Nest Bar & Lounge

Located off of the main dining room, our bar and lounge is the perfect locale for beverage service and mingling.

The Eagle's Nest is a full-service 1,200-square-foot bar and lounge with unsurpassed mountain views, cozy couches, high-top tables, and a 360-degree fireplace make a romantic and elegant environment for newlyweds, family and friends to mingle.

Guest capacity

Up to 180 Seated

Up to 180 Standing

Square footage

1,200

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Getting Ready Rooms

Two spacious getting ready rooms for you and your wedding party.

Our getting ready rooms are included in your facility rental fee and provide great spaces for you to prepare for your wedding day with your closest family and friends.

Guest capacity

Up to 180 Seated

Up to 180 Standing

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing


Alta's Rustler Lodge packages

Exclusive Weekend Buyout

180 guests

Peak pricing $30,000

Description

Included in facility rental fee: -Guaranteed exclusivity of the lodge -Indoor/outdoor amenities and facilities up to 180 guests -Friday rehearsal dinner/welcome party -Saturday wedding ceremony/reception -60 air-conditioned lodging rooms for you and your guests *20-room minimum per night -Complimentary wedding night suite -Continental breakfast buffet included in room rate -Event staff for event set-up and breakdown -All tables, chairs, flatware, glassware, and house linens included


Available services that can be provided by Alta's Rustler Lodge

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event staff
  • Lighting/Sound
  • On-site accommodations
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Shuttle

Rentals

  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Sound / AV
  • Standard Chairs

Accommodations

  • Double bed rooms
  • Honeymoon suite
  • Room blocks offered
  • Single king rooms
  • Twin bed rooms

Reviews

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We are open for weddings in July and August.
No. All beer, wine, and liquor must be purchased through the Rustler Lodge. Alcoholic beverages not served by Rustler Lodge staff are prohibited in all public areas.
Free self-parking is available during our summer season.
The Rustler makes every reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities and accommodates service dogs that perform a task for a person with a disability. Many of our lodging rooms are accessible via elevator.
Yes, we have complimentary internet for all Rustler guests. We also have a Business Nook if you need access to a computer and printer during your stay.
We are located 45 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport. We recommend Alta Shuttle for transportation to and from the airport on shared or private shuttles. Call 801-274-0225 or visit altashuttle.com.
Yes, our culinary team is happy to work with you to accommodate dietary restrictions.
Yes, we require all of our couples to hire either a full-service wedding planner or, at minimum, a professional day-of coordinator. The Rustler Lodge will have an on-site venue coordinator to assist with any questions throughout the planning process and day-of.
We require that all food and beverages be provided by the Rustler Lodge. No outside food is permitted during your event, with the exception of desserts and wedding cake.
We only host weddings in July and August.