The Hearth hosts weddings, corporate events, quinceañeras and family reunions for up to 250 guests at banquet tables or 450 in a flowing standing layout. The venue occupies a renovated historic building at 1186 South Main Street in Salt Lake City, Utah, with more than 7,000 square feet under one roof.
Seminars and company events
Corporate events are part of the published offer, and the open plan of the hall suits a company party, a product presentation or a large team gathering where guests circulate. Basic Wi-Fi is included in the rental. Hooks and beams are already in place for hanging decor, which helps when dressing the room in a company's colors. The venue does not list meeting equipment such as projectors, so an organiser planning presentations should confirm the audiovisual setup or bring in a provider.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings make up much of the calendar. Couples have dressing rooms next to the hall, and the venue publishes pages on decor and linens to help with planning. Real candles are allowed when the flame is fully enclosed in a holder, while taper and hanging candles are not. The same space also takes quinceañeras and family reunions, with a layout that can shift from long banquet tables to an open floor with cocktail tables.
Rooms and capacities
The main hall measures 95 by 52 feet. Final capacity depends on the table plan: around 250 for a seated banquet, and up to 450 for a flowing layout with standing areas. Alongside the hall are the dressing rooms, restrooms and a serving kitchen. Rentals come as a full day or a half day, the half day being a six-hour block between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. Items cannot be stored at the venue overnight.
Catering
Outside caterers are welcome, and hosts can also bring pre-prepared food. The kitchen is for serving only: it can keep food warm or cold, store it and plate it, but cooking is not allowed. Alcohol may be served only by the venue's required bartenders, the host is responsible for any city or state permits, and a cleaning and staffing fee applies when alcohol is brought in. Shots are not allowed.
History and setting
The building has, in the owners' words, lived many lives over the decades, including a period as a place of refuge in Salt Lake City. The renovation kept the original barrel-vaulted ceiling and exposed brick and added new grid-style windows. The Hearth is run by Tyler, who began as a planner of large immersive events before moving into weddings, and TJ, a stage performer who has worked at many Utah theaters and has event production experience.
Getting there
The Hearth stands on South Main Street, a few minutes south of downtown Salt Lake City. The city noise ordinance applies from 10 p.m., after which music and guests must stay inside with the doors closed. Salt Lake City International Airport is the nearest airport for guests traveling in.
