How to Get Married at The Red Earth Venue–Your FAQ’s Answered

To us, you’re more than just a number. As you fall into the wedding industry rabbit hole while planning your big day, it’s easy to feel like nothing more than a date on your vendor’s calendar. As an intimate wedding venue, we make it our business to know each couple we book as both individuals and as a unit. It’s our pleasure to ensure that your day is exactly how you two imagined it. Find all that The Red Earth Venue in Moab has to offer as we make the day entirely about you!

THE FAQ’S: Answers to Your Most Commonly Asked Questions of The Red Earth Venue

The questions about your wedding day experience that we generally encounter first are those regarding the Moab Utah weather. The high desert is incredibly wild and adds character to this already unique destination. The Red Earth Venue was created to be a beautiful indoor/outdoor space throughout the year so we offer options to help make guests more comfortable in various conditions. Don’t hesitate to reach out to chat with us about what to expect!

Read our origin story!

bride walks down desert aisle at wedding ceremony

This Utah wedding venue is the closest you’ll get to feeling like you are renting your own national park without requiring a single permit or regulation. Positioned on 17 acres of private desert property, The Red Earth Venue is a Moab wedding venue that provides total privacy. You have exclusive use of the entire venue grounds which provide the look and feel of the Moab desert as you’re surrounded by red rock views in all directions.

Only one event is booked at a time so the entire space is all yours to execute your Moab wedding exactly how you want it! The following are the details of your rental and some of the property’s best features.

THE DETAILS: What The Red Earth Venue Includes

THE PROPERTY

We offer one complimentary venue tour either before or after booking. Please reach out to us via phone, text (435-562-5965) or email to schedule (hello@theredearthvenue.com). These tours are subject to availability and additional tours are $50 each.
Located less than 10 minutes away from Arches National Park, 20 minutes from Canyonlands National Park or Dead Horse Point State Park and 15 minutes from downtown Moab.

CAPACITY & INCLUSIONS

Guest Capacity: 120 max guest capacity inside The Glass Venue and parking for up to 50 cars. Inquire with us directly about having up to 150 guests (with restrictions and fees).
Rental Period: 10AM - 10PM (extension until 11PM available with restrictions and fees).
Dog-friendly and one dog is included with the venue rental. Each additional pup is $50 (up to three allowed). They must remain on a leash and are not permitted to dig holes.

Drone coverage allowed.
2 ADA bathrooms, full power and ample outlets, running water, catering prep kitchen, and bistro lighting (on the patio spaces).
We offer a complimentary, one-hour window for ceremony rehearsals that are subject to availability. They must be scheduled a minimum of one month before the wedding date.
On-site getting-ready spaces are not currently included. Many couples choose a local Airbnb, hotel or something unique like the tents at Under Canvas Moab.

RENTALS & ADD-ON SERVICES

Custom 9-foot dining tables, chairs, ceremony benches and cocktail tables for up to 120 guests (includes setup and breakdown by our team).
Sweetheart table, welcome table, lounge set, indoor/outdoor heaters, decor items, trash service, and more!
We provide a list of vendor recommendations that we love working with including both local Moab vendors and those who book throughout Utah. You are not required to use any of these vendors. However, if you do not choose a wedding coordinator for the day, a non-planner fee will be added to your final balance as our staff will have to assume additional responsibilities on the day.
The list has catering recommendations since it is not provided in-house and we require an insured bartender to serve hard alcohol.

THE SPOTS: The Red Earth Venue Ceremony & Reception Options

This desert wedding venue is unlike any other site in the area offering couples who love the outdoors a wildly stunning location to host their Moab adventure. The property features two main ceremony and reception sites: The Glass Venue (included) and The Remote Desert Site (at an additional cost). Here’s what both of these locations have to offer at The Red Earth Venue:

The Glass Venue

couple sits at reception table with guests

We worked with an incredible architect to design a pavilion-style space with three glass walls. Our intention was to create the ultimate indoor/outdoor ceremony and reception space surrounded by views that could rival our area Moab Utah national parks.

The glass venue features five panels of bifold glass doors (including two large glass pivot doors) that open to the outside with custom clay tile walls on the inside. This space is unique in every way and offers indoor and outdoor options that work in various seasons for both receptions and ceremonies. There is lighting inside and outside, running water, two restrooms, and a catering prep kitchen.

The indoor space is an 1,800 square foot enclosed building with three large outdoor patios covered by bistro lighting also perfect for cocktail hour.

cocktail hour with guests at red earth wedding venue

These are your Glass Venue CEREMONY options:

Iron Arches Brick Patio: 1500 square feet, the south doors open to the main ceremony space with iron arches overhead and views of the red rock canyon. This is our most popular ceremony site!

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first kiss under the iron arches patio at the red earth venue

Walking down the aisle with father at the red earth venue - iron arches patio

South Patio: 1600 square feet on the side of the building with its floor to ceiling accordion doors that open to views of the sandstone butte. This is recommended only for smaller groups under 50.

couple exchanges vows at red earth venue ceremony

guest during moab desert wedding ceremony

south patio wedding ceremony the red earth venue glass venue

Diamond Terrace: 900 square feet at the front door of the building. This is recommended only for smaller groups under 50.

couple exchanges vows at wedding ceremony

couple exits wedding ceremony at red earth venue

These are your Glass Venue RECEPTION options:

reception decor at red earth venue wedding

reception decor at red earth wedding venue

Seats up to 120 comfortably for dinner with our tables and chairs. You feel like you are dining outside because of the views through the glass but are protected from the elements.
Dancing can take place either inside the venue or outside under the Iron Arches Brick Patio illuminated by the bistro lights and the stars!

The Remote Desert Site

couple exchanges vows at moab desert wedding

This is an open-air, outdoor, primitive cleared space (1000 sq ft) with a 19x19 stationary wooden platform. It features stunning red rock and desert views in ALL directions and you can even see Arches National Park in the distance! While this space is most often used for ceremonies, we also allow full events at the site.

couple kisses at Moab desert wedding ceremony

couple walks together at moab desert wedding

couple exchanges vows with wedding guests

The spot is located less than a 1/4 mile from The Glass Venue. Guests typically walk the five minutes to this remote location, however, they can also be shuttled over. We always recommend the walk when possible as part of your guests’ Moab experience!

couple exchanges vows during red earth venue wedding

guests walk at the red earth venue wedding

There is limited parking at this site and high clearance vehicles are recommended. Please inquire with us directly for more details about how to host your entire event at this remote location! Opting for this solely as a ceremony destination is an add-on to your included wedding package. If hosting your entire event here only the base pricing applies.