If you are flying or driving in for a Utah Valley wedding, the four things that trip up guests are where to sleep, what to do while the couple is inside the temple, what to wear to which part of the day, and the Sunday that follows. This page takes them in that order. If you want the meaning of a temple sealing and the shape of the day explained first, start with our guide to temple weddings for out-of-town guests, then come back here for the logistics.
First, find the temple on the invitation
Utah County has six temples taking weddings. Which one is on the invitation decides where you should stay, because the valley is long: the Payson temple and the Mount Timpanogos temple in American Fork are about 31 miles and 39 minutes apart by road.
| Temple | Address | Closest hotel cluster |
|---|---|---|
| Provo City Center | 50 S. University Ave., Provo | Downtown Provo |
| Orem | 1451 S. 1100 W., Orem | Orem, near University Parkway |
| Lindon | 850 E. Center St., Lindon | Pleasant Grove, by I-15 |
| Mount Timpanogos | 742 N. 900 E., American Fork | Pleasant Grove and American Fork |
| Saratoga Springs | 987 S. Ensign Dr., Saratoga Springs | Lehi |
| Payson | 1494 S. 930 W., Payson | Payson, then Spanish Fork |
The Orem address is the one on the Church's temple page. (Google Maps lists the Orem temple on Geneva Road; either will get you to the grounds, but the Church's address is the one to give a driver.) The old Provo temple near Rock Canyon is closed for reconstruction, so a "Provo" invitation in 2026 almost always means the City Center temple downtown. Our page on the Lindon and Rock Canyon temples covers that change.
Where to stay, temple by temple
The hotels below came from Google Maps searches in October 2026, and the drive times are OpenStreetMap routing without traffic. They are the closest options, not endorsements; read recent reviews before you book. For the full lay of the land, including the booking-pressure calendar (graduation weekend in late April is one of the hardest), see our where to stay in Provo guide.
Provo City Center Temple. This is the one temple where you can walk from your hotel. The Provo Marriott Hotel and Conference Center (101 W. 100 North) and Hyatt Place Provo (180 W. 100 North) are each about a third of a mile away. Two bed-and-breakfasts, Aspenwood Manor (293 W. 100 South) and the Hines Mansion (383 W. 100 South), are about half a mile away. Downtown also puts you near the restaurants on Center Street, which matters during the gap between the temple and the reception.
Orem Utah Temple. The Holiday Inn Express and Suites Orem-North Provo (1290 W. University Parkway) is about three-quarters of a mile and three minutes away. A second cluster near 1250 South and University Parkway (Hampton Inn and Suites Orem, Comfort Inn and Suites, La Quinta) is about two miles and five minutes away.
Lindon Utah Temple and Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple. These two share a hotel cluster at the Pleasant Grove I-15 exits: Hyatt House Provo/Pleasant Grove (544 S. Pleasant Grove Blvd.) and the shared Home2 Suites and Tru by Hilton building (1138 S. Valley Grove Way). From there, Mount Timpanogos is about 3 miles and 7 to 8 minutes away and Lindon about 4 to 4.5 miles and 10 to 11 minutes. The Holiday Inn Express in American Fork (712 S. Utah Valley Dr.) is about 3.3 miles from Mount Timpanogos.
Saratoga Springs Utah Temple. Our Google Maps search for hotels in Saratoga Springs returned only Lehi properties. The closest are the hotels at Lehi's 850 East exit (Best Western Timpanogos Inn, Comfort Inn Lehi), about 8.3 miles and 15 minutes from the temple, and Hilton Garden Inn Lehi near Thanksgiving Point, about 9 miles away.
Payson Utah Temple. Our Google Maps search found one hotel in Payson, the Quality Inn Payson I-15 (830 N. Main St.), about 2.9 miles and seven minutes from the temple. The next options are in Spanish Fork, 11 miles and about 15 minutes away; our Spanish Fork hotels guide covers them.
If your hotel budget matters more than the drive, our cheap hotels in Provo page lists the lower-cost options.
Getting here, and the Sunday problem
Most guests fly into Salt Lake City International. Our SLC airport to Provo guide covers every way down, but the detail that catches wedding guests is the calendar: FrontRunner, the commuter train that links Salt Lake to Provo, runs Monday through Saturday only, according to UTA. A guest landing Sunday night or flying home Sunday morning needs a car, a family ride, a shuttle or a rideshare.
Provo's own airport has service from Allegiant, American and Breeze. Which cities fly nonstop changes by season; our Provo Airport route-by-route page was checked in October 2026.
The wait on the temple grounds
This is the part of the day that is new to many guests.
Who goes in. The Church's General Handbook says accountable members must be endowed and hold a current temple recommend to attend a sealing, and it asks couples to invite only close family members and friends. Everyone else, including members without a current recommend and most children, waits outside. That is the norm for every temple wedding here, not a judgment about you.
Where you wait. On the grounds, which are open to the public. Plan for weather: these are gardens and walkways, so think sun hats in July and coats in January. Benches exist, but a large crowd from several weddings can fill them on a Saturday.
How long. The Church does not publish a standard length for a sealing, and couples are often photographed inside or on the grounds before they come out to the group. Ask the couple or a parent what time to be at the doors for the exit, and arrive a little early; parking at the busier temples fills when weddings overlap.
What you will not see. The couple will not exchange rings on the grounds. The Handbook says rings may be exchanged after the ceremony in the sealing room, and that couples "should not exchange rings at any other time or place in a temple or on temple grounds." A couple who wants everyone to see a ring exchange will usually hold one later, often at the reception, and the Handbook asks that it not replicate the sealing or include vows. Our ring ceremony guide explains what that program looks like.
What you can do. Greet the couple at the doors, take photos outside, and join family photos when you are asked. Then there is usually a gap. A smaller luncheon for the sealing guests often comes next, and the reception may not start until evening; our explainer on the wedding luncheon and the reception shows how families split the day.
What to wear, by part of the day
The dress question has three answers, depending on where you will be.
If you are attending the sealing. The Handbook is specific: guests should wear "clothing similar to what they would wear to a sacrament meeting," should avoid clothing that is casual or that does not cover the temple garment, and should avoid clothing that is "overly formal, like tuxedos." Flowers are not worn during the ceremony; boutonnieres and corsages can go on outside. The Handbook asks couples to tell their guests this "well before the sealing," so if you have not heard, it is fine to ask.
If you are waiting on the grounds. No written rule applies to the grounds, but you will be in the photos at the exit. Sunday clothes or a dressy-modest outfit fit in. Shoes you can stand in on grass and pavement for a while matter more than you would expect.
At the reception. The invitation is your guide. Many Utah Valley receptions are come-and-go open houses where guests arrive any time within a window, and dress runs from Sunday best to nice casual. A seated dinner reception leans dressier. Our open-house reception guide explains the format so you can tell which one you are attending from the invitation's time window.
Weather. A Utah Valley summer afternoon can be hot and dry, and winter mornings are cold. Check the forecast the week of the trip; our Provo weather guide covers what each season brings.
The Sunday after the wedding
If the wedding is Saturday and you fly home Monday, Sunday will feel different from what you are used to.
Temples are closed. The Google Maps listings for the Utah County temples with posted hours all show Sunday as closed, and most show Monday closed too. That is also why most temple weddings land Tuesday through Saturday.
Many businesses close. Plenty of local restaurants and shops are closed on Sunday, so check hours before you head out. Our restaurants open on Sunday in Provo list and our Sunday things-to-do guide were built for exactly this day.
Church is open to you. If you would like to attend services with the couple's family, you are welcome. The Church's newsroom describes sacrament meeting as "approximately hour-long" within a two-hour block, says "Latter-day Saints welcome all visitors to their worship services," that visitors "may simply sit back and enjoy the service," and that "there is no collection plate." Each congregation has a page on the Church's local website with its building address and start time, and our finding your ward guide explains the Meetinghouse Locator. If you are new to the faith landscape here, our newcomer's guide to faith communities lists other congregations in the valley too.
Getting to the airport. Remember the train. With no Sunday FrontRunner, a Sunday flight out of Salt Lake means driving or a shuttle, and OpenStreetMap routing puts downtown Provo about 50 miles and an hour from the airport without traffic.
A short checklist for guests
- Read the invitation for the temple name, then book a hotel near that temple, not just "near Provo."
- Ask the couple what time to be at the temple doors for the exit.
- If you are attending the sealing: Sunday clothes, no tuxedo, no flowers until you are outside.
- If you are waiting outside: weather layers, comfortable shoes, a phone number for someone in the family.
- Plan the afternoon gap before the reception.
- If you are traveling Sunday, arrange a car or shuttle; the train does not run.
- Gifts follow the couple's registry and the invitation's instructions; our registries and gift shops guide covers local options if you are shopping here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I stay for a wedding at the Provo City Center Temple?
Is there a hotel in Saratoga Springs near the temple?
Can I go inside the temple for the wedding if I am not a member?
Will the couple exchange rings on the temple grounds?
What should I wear if I am attending the sealing itself?
Are temples open on Sunday?
Does FrontRunner run on Sunday?
Can a visitor attend church on the Sunday after the wedding?
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.
- Utah Transit Authority: FrontRunner, Utah Transit Authority. Checked October 19, 2026.
- Airlines & Flights, Provo Airport. Checked October 19, 2026.
- General Handbook, 27: Temple Ordinances for the Living (27.3 Sealing of a Husband and Wife), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Checked October 19, 2026.
- What to Expect at Church Services, Newsroom, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Checked October 19, 2026.
- Orem Utah Temple (address), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Checked October 19, 2026.
- Google Places listings: Utah County temples (addresses, posted hours) and hotels near each temple, October 2026, Google Maps. Checked October 19, 2026.
- OSRM public routing service (hotel-to-temple drive distances and times, no traffic), Project OSRM / OpenStreetMap. Checked October 19, 2026.
