“The moment I walked into The Grand Victorian, I knew it was the place. From the stunning grounds to the impeccable service, everything was flawless. My dream wedding came to life!”
McKenna & Tyson
Layton, Utah · Est. 1895
A Utah Wedding Venue in a Historic Victorian Home
timeless, since 1895
01 The Grand Victorian
A Wedding Venue in Layton, Utah
The Grand Victorian is a wedding and reception venue in Layton, Utah, in an 1895 red-brick Victorian listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Couples marry in the two acres of gardens or inside the house, and celebrate across restored rooms and two patios under bistro lights, with seating for up to 150 guests.
It sits in Davis County, about 30 minutes north of Salt Lake City and about 20 minutes south of Ogden. A 12-hour rental for 2027 runs $3,750 to $6,750, with our tables, chairs, decor and setup included, and you choose your own caterer.
1895
Year built
150
Seated guests
12
Hours, 10 am to 10 pm
1,000+
Couples married here
02 Outdoor grounds
Gardens, a Bridge and Two Patios
Marry under one of our arches in the garden, by the water feature and red footbridge, or on the lawn in front of the house. The two patios open straight from the indoor rooms, so the reception flows inside and out on a summer night.
- Grounds
- Two acres of gardens and lawn
- Ceremony
- Several arches to choose from
- Patios
- Two, under bistro lights
- Garden seating
- Up to 64 on the patios
03 Luxury interiors
Restored Rooms for an Indoor Ceremony or Reception
Intricate woodwork, chandeliers and a grand staircase in the house, and a bright reception room with a wall of glass doors onto the patio. Winter couples marry inside; summer couples use the rooms for dinner and dancing when the sun goes down.
- Getting ready
- 2 bridal suites and a groom's lounge
- Sound
- Sonos throughout, wireless mic
- Kitchen
- Prep kitchen and serving pieces
- Decor
- Use of all our decor
04 Since 1895
A Home on the National Register of Historic Places
Built for George W. Layton by architect William Robert Allen, the house was listed on the National Register on July 23, 1982 as one of the most distinctive Victorian pattern-book houses in Utah. It has been a wedding venue since 2002.
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From Our Couples
05 Pricing
Published Pricing, Decor Included
One 12-hour rental with everything included. For 2027, a peak-season Friday or Saturday is $6,750, a Thursday $5,500, and off-season weekdays start at $3,750.
06 Getting here
In the Heart of Davis County
The Grand Victorian is in West Layton, a few minutes off I-15, with parking for about 85 cars. Drive times below are approximate.
07 Questions
What Couples Ask First
How much does a wedding at The Grand Victorian in Layton cost?
Venue rental at The Grand Victorian in Layton, Utah runs $3,750 to $6,750 for 2027 weddings, depending on the season and the day. A peak-season Friday or Saturday (April through October) is $6,750; an off-season Friday or Saturday (November through March) is $5,000. Monday through Wednesday is the lowest rate. Every rental is a 12-hour day, 10 am to 10 pm.
Where is The Grand Victorian?
The Grand Victorian is at 2767 W. Gentile St, Layton, Utah 84041, in Davis County, about 30 minutes north of downtown Salt Lake City and about 20 minutes south of Ogden.
How many guests can The Grand Victorian hold?
The Grand Victorian seats up to 150 guests. Most receptions use both the indoor rooms and the two patios, which open from indoors to outdoors; the patios alone seat up to 64 at garden tables.
Is The Grand Victorian on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. The Grand Victorian, listed as the George W. Layton House, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 23, 1982 (NRIS #82004122). The listing calls it one of the most distinctive Victorian pattern-book houses in Utah.
Can we bring our own caterer?
Yes. The Grand Victorian has no in-house catering, so you can bring your own food or hire any caterer you like. We keep a list of qualified, insured caterers who work here often. The client is responsible for the food served.
Can we have an indoor or outdoor ceremony?
Both. You can marry outside in the gardens, under one of our ceremony arches or by the bridge and water feature, or inside the house. There is a microphone jack in the outdoor ceremony area for the officiant.