Cleone Peterson Eccles Alumni House | Salt Lake City Wedding Venue
A historic university setting offering elegant, welcoming event spaces for meaningful celebrations.
The Eccles Alumni House is an elegant event venue located within a historic University of Utah, offering a distinctive backdrop for weddings, receptions, and other milestone celebrations. Designed to bring people together, the venue combines a strong sense of tradition with flexible event spaces that can be customized to reflect each couple’s vision.
Its refined interiors create a warm and polished atmosphere for ceremonies, dinners, and receptions, while the venue’s connection to the university gives every event a sense of history and significance. Whether couples are planning an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, the Alumni House provides adaptable spaces that can accommodate a variety of layouts, décor styles, and event formats.
Clients also benefit from a small experienced venue team that understands the operational details required to host a successful event. From planning and setup coordination to vendor access and event-day logistics, the team works to create an organized and welcoming experience for couples and their guests.
With its elegant spaces, historic surroundings, and commitment to hospitality, the Eccles Alumni House offers a memorable setting where couples can celebrate their wedding while becoming part of the venue’s continuing story.
Availability: Open year round
Capacity: 350 guests
Event Spaces: Outdoor/indoor ceremony and outood/indoor reception
Wedding Planner: Optional
Food & Beverage: Preferred vendor list
Parking: On-site
Accommodations: Nearby
Rentals: Tables, chairs, linens, and AV included in the venue rental with outside vendors welcomed for other rental needs
Curfews: 11:00pm with a 10pm noise ordinance
Operations: One event per day
Site Fee Starting At: $2,500
Additional Amenities
- All inclusive packages
- Wheelchair accessible
- Bridal suite on-site
- Non-smoking facility
Love Notes
“5 stars - The Alumni House was the BEST venue we could have had for our wedding!!! The space was perfect for our friends and family. The perfect blend between cozy and open! All the staff that helped us from the first tour to the coordinating to the the day of, were so wonderful and amazing. Everyone was helping us have a great day and a great day it was. The day of was obviously stressful and overwhelming and Keahna helped me feel calm and like things were gonna be okay. We had done all of this planning and totally forgot to figure out who would start and stop our music for ceremony! Keahna quickly stepped in and offered to play our music and did so perfectly. So thankful for her and all her help on the day off. And so thankful for the space and all the people who helped us with everything! All the things that are included are definitely worth the price of the venue! Thank you!!!!! :)”
— Yutzil Valeria
Fun facts
How did the venue become a wedding venue?
The Eccles Alumni House was created originally in 1980 as a place for members of the university community to gather, connect, and celebrate. Over time, its elegant event spaces and historic campus setting made it a natural choice for weddings. Today, it welcomes alumni, university families, and community members who want to celebrate important milestones in a venue connected to tradition and shared memories.
What is your favorite part about a wedding?
The venue team’s favorite part of a wedding is seeing the space transformed to reflect each couple’s personality. Every celebration is different, and it is especially rewarding to watch months of planning come together as the couple welcomes their family and friends into the Alumni House.
Additional Information
The Alumni House is well suited for wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, engagement celebrations, and other wedding-related events. Its flexible event spaces can support a range of seating arrangements, catering plans, décor concepts, and guest experiences.
