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Cactus and Tropicals

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About

On WeddingWire since 2017

Cactus and Tropicals is a wedding ceremony and reception venue with a location in both Salt Lake and Draper. Offering a luscious, plant-filled setting, the perfect location for a bright, beautiful celebration. Their cut floral services are avaliable to couples getting married across northern Utah with a team of talented designers eager to bring your dream to life.

This venue aims to present couples with a blank canvas for their long-awaited celebration. Its warm, welcoming feel allows couples to celebrate their love all year round within this charming space filled with plants, exotic trees, and colorful flowers that bloom all year.

Facilities and Capacity

  • Draper Greenhouse: The towering glass walls and ceiling presents couples with an open, adaptable space filled with natural light. Inside, you can say your vows surrounded by exotic plants and meticulously made decor. Outside, winding paths, fountains, and gorgeous arbors only add to the venue’s modern and tropical style. You and your guests can also enjoy a fire pit to add to the welcoming, relaxing atmosphere. Catering spaces, get-ready rooms, and a range of other facilities are also present to help your special day run smoothly. These settings are also ideal for custom decoration, allowing you to adorn this venue with a personal touch of style.
    • This venue has a maximum capacity of 100, with tables and chairs included.
  • Salt Lake Greenhouse: Built in 1978, our Salt Lake greenhouse is the perfect space for intimate events in a quaint and magical greenhouse complete with bubbling fountains and winding paths. Inside, be surrounded by exotic plants and carefully curated decor. Outside enjoy our koi pond and seasonal selection of plants and flowers.
    • This venue has a maximum capacity of 60, with tables and chairs included.

Venue Services Offered

To help you host a night to remember, Cactus and Tropicals offers a dedicated event planner for your special celebration. This qualified professional will meet with you to ensure that your occasion runs seamlessly from beginning to end.

We allow outside vendors, letting you invite your favorite local businesses to entertain or feed your guests.

Basic botanical centerpieces are included in the venue rental with the option to upgrade and customize.

Floral Services

Whether you choose to get married in one of our beautiful greenhouses or anywhere across Northern Utah, our team of professional florists is here to bring your dreams to life. With completely customizable options our team understands that every event is unique and works with each couple to create a custom plan for their venue and their vision. From bouquets and boutonnieres to centerpieces and installations we look forward to taking great care of you.

We can offer event design services, along with delivery, setup, and cleanup of arrangements.
In addition to custom floral plans, we offer a variety of designer arrangements able to be ordered directly online for the couples who want beautiful florals at the click of a button.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in the cost of your floral services?

Consultations
Event Design

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Parking
Set Up
Tables

How would you describe your floral designs?

Classic
Eclectic
Modern
Romantic
Tropical
Vintage

Which of the following services do you provide?

Consultations
Delivery
Event Design
Set Up

What types of arrangements do you provide?

Aisle Decor
Altar Decor
Bouquets
Boutonnieres
Centerpieces
Chuppah Decor
Corsages
Flower Crowns
Flower Petals
Single Flowers

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Garden

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Decor
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
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    Jake F. Married on 07/12/2022
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    Bridal Show 2020

    As part of a catering company, our experience with Cactus & Tropicals has been incredible! Jason and his staff are always great to work with. The venue is amazing for any type of event that you may have!
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    Natasha C. Married on 10/28/2021
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    Couldn’t have asked for more

    I got married at the location in Draper on 10-28-2021 and the service was above and beyond. The price was great for our budget and the staff handles so much! It really takes a lot of stress off of you. They also have lots of their own rentals available which makes it way easier than going elsewhere. Doug, the event coordinator, was fantastic. Never had an issue getting questions answered in a timely manner and he’s incredibly friendly and reliable. Our caterer ended up not serving the cake even though we paid them to… but Doug stepped in and handled it himself. I’m eternally grateful to him and the whole staff for providing such a wonderful night and beautiful venue!
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    Elizabeth V. Married on 08/10/2021
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    Jason is the best wedding manager on the planet!

    I've helped plan four wedding receptions for my sons and daughters and have never worked with anyone more competent and helpful than Jason Denis at Salt Lake Cactus and Tropicals. He thinks of absolutely everything from the type of plug you'll need to pipe your playlist from your phone to the kind of wire needed to hang your backdrop. Felt like someone had your back every step of the way and couldn't have been more pleasant and fun to deal with. Highly recommend the venue for all it has to offer PLUS Jason, who is wonderful.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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Team

Doug Dardon
Doug Dardon
Events Manager

Doug has been working in the wedding industry for over 7 years. His favorite part of working weddings is all of the preparation that goes into the planning process, when the big day comes seeing all the hard work pay off as everything comes together. His favorite moment in the wedding day has to be when the couple sees each other for the first time in the ceremony, all dressed up. It is such a special moment!

Bracken Coons
Bracken Coons
Salt Lake Greenhouse Events Coordinator

Bracken, our Salt Lake Greenhouse Venue Coordinator has been working in the wedding industry for the past 4 years. He loves the planning process, finding the perfect way to bring an event to life and meeting with clients to discuss options for their big day, especially seeing how excited couples are to get married. During events he enjoys being able to witness unique ceremonies and is grateful for the insight and perspective into various cultures, religions and ways of life.

Kaytlyn Shurtz
Kaytlyn Shurtz
Event Floral Designer

Kaytlyn has been a professional florist for the past 8 years and loves getting to share her talents with people while being part of such special occasions. She has a passion for creating and has found herself drawn to floral design as a medium because it is such a unique and ever-changing material. You will find her being drawn to texture and shape with her favorite flowers currently being lavender sweet peas and Japanese Anemones.

Professional Network & Endorsements

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Cactus and Tropicals is a beautiful place to hold an event. By the time we arrive with the food, the Cactus and Tropicals staff has all of the tables and linens set up. The venue always looks great and the staff is very easy to work with.

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2735 S 2000 E Salt Lake City, UT, 84199
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Mon-Fri 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sat 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sun 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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12252 Draper Gate Drive Draper, UT, 84020
801-676-0935

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