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Shade Weddings and Events, Orem: The Glasshouse, Greenhouse and Vineyard Spaces, the 12-to-10 Rental Day and the $500 Alcohol Rule

Shade Weddings and Events on Geneva Road in Orem: three garden spaces (two included per booking), 10 hours of exclusive use, what's included and its alcohol and bartender rules.

Shade Weddings and Events is a set of three garden venues on Geneva Road in west Orem: a glasshouse, a greenhouse and a vineyard. Every booking includes the Glasshouse plus one seasonal second space, and a fixed 10-hour day. It sits about 4 to 5 minutes from the Orem Utah Temple. All details are from Shade's own website as checked on October 20, 2026.

The basics

Address 435 South Geneva Road, Orem
Spaces Glasshouse, Greenhouse, Vineyard; two of three included
Rental hours 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., exclusive
Alcohol Allowed with a $500 fee and a preferred bartender
Nearest temple Orem Utah Temple, about 4 to 5 minutes by OpenStreetMap routing

What every booking includes

From the venue's inclusions list:

Included decor: 37 ivory table runners, standing easels (two black or four gold) and a gold arch. For a flat $200, couples can use the whole decor inventory, which the site itemizes: greenery, black and gold lanterns, wood slices, taper and pillar candles in several colors, bud vases, metal bowls, table numbers 1 to 15, card boxes and more.

Alcohol and vendors

Shade allows alcohol for a $500 fee, served by one of its preferred bartenders. Its vendor page lists preferred caterers, florists, DJs, lighting, hair and makeup, photographers and dessert vendors, and says preferred vendors are recommended while bartenders are required. Get the catering terms in writing.

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Price

Shade's weddings page lists the rental by season and day: $4,500 Monday to Thursday and $5,500 Friday and Saturday in peak season (April to October), and $3,000 and $4,000 off-peak (November to March). Every rental runs noon to 10 p.m. and includes tables and chairs set in a predetermined layout. The Glasshouse is included in every rental; the second space is the Greenhouse for November to May weddings or the Vineyard for June to October. Our reception venue prices guide shows what venues that do publish charge.

On a temple day

With the Orem temple about 4 to 5 minutes away and a noon-to-10 rental, a morning sealing can roll straight into garden photos and an evening reception. See getting sealed at the Orem temple and our reception centers city by city for the other Orem options.

Planning a ring ceremony first? Our ring ceremony explainer covers how the day flows, and the wedding timeline shows when to book.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What spaces does Shade Weddings and Events have?
Three: a Glasshouse, a Greenhouse and a Vineyard. Its site says every reservation includes two of the three: the Glasshouse is included in every rental, plus the Greenhouse for November to May weddings or the Vineyard for June to October.
How long is a rental at Shade?
Its venues page says each rental includes 10 consecutive hours of exclusive access, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Can we serve alcohol at Shade?
Yes, with conditions. Its site says alcohol is permitted with a $500 alcohol fee and must be served by one of its preferred bartenders. Its vendor page says preferred vendors are recommended but bartenders are required.
What does the Shade rental include?
The venue lists tables and chairs set in a predetermined layout, a cake table, three included decorations, Bluetooth speakers and a microphone, setup and takedown, two wedding suites, four restrooms, a hostess on site for the whole wedding, and a prep kitchen with two fridge-freezers and a sink. Photos on the property are included.
How much does Shade cost?
Its weddings page lists $4,500 Monday to Thursday and $5,500 Friday and Saturday from April to October, and $3,000 and $4,000 from November to March, each for the noon-to-10 p.m. day. Its full decor inventory is available for a flat $200.
Where is Shade Weddings and Events?
At 435 South Geneva Road in Orem, about 4 to 5 minutes from the Orem Utah Temple by OpenStreetMap routing.
Can we bring our own caterer?
Its preferred vendor page lists caterers it recommends and says preferred vendors are recommended; only bartenders are required to come from its list. Confirm catering terms in the contract.
What decor is included?
Its decor page lists 37 ivory table runners, standing easels and a gold arch as included, with a much larger inventory of greenery, lanterns, candlesticks and vases available for a flat $200.

Sources

The facts in this guide were checked against these sources. Hours, fees and rules change, so confirm anything time-sensitive with the source before you go. How we make Provo.com.

  1. Shade Weddings and Events: Our Venues, Shade Weddings and Events. Checked October 20, 2026.
  2. Decor and inclusions, Shade Weddings and Events. Checked October 20, 2026.
  3. Preferred vendors, Shade Weddings and Events. Checked October 20, 2026.
  4. Shade Weddings and Events: Contact, Shade Weddings and Events. Checked October 20, 2026.
  5. Shade Weddings and Events: Pricing, Shade Weddings and Events. Checked October 20, 2026.
  6. OSRM routing service, Project OSRM / OpenStreetMap. Checked October 20, 2026.
  7. Weddings: pricing, Shade Weddings and Events. Checked October 20, 2026.
  8. The Glasshouse, Shade Weddings and Events. Checked October 20, 2026.
  9. The Greenhouse, Shade Weddings and Events. Checked October 20, 2026.
  10. Shade Weddings and Events: The Vineyard, Shade Weddings and Events. Checked October 20, 2026.
JoAnn Giordano
JoAnn Giordano
Editor-in-Chief
JoAnn Giordano is the editor-in-chief of Provo.com. Having lived in and around Utah Valley for years, she leads the site's editorial direction with a focus on the comprehensive, honest local coverage that helps residents, students, and newcomers feel at home. When she's not shaping Provo.com's restaurant and neighborhood coverage, she's exploring the valley's trails and tracking down the best new spots on Center Street.