Extraordinary Weddings by Michelle Leo Events
Every wedding tells a different story. At Michelle Leo Events, we believe the most memorable celebrations are those that reflect the people at the heart of them. From iconic mountain resorts and private estates to breathtaking outdoor settings throughout Utah, our portfolio showcases a collection of thoughtfully planned and beautifully designed destination weddings. Each celebration is distinctive in style, atmosphere, and experience, brought to life through creative vision, exceptional attention to detail, and a deeply personalized approach.
EXPLORE OUR PORTFOLIO OF EXTRAORDINARY CELEBRATIONS
Ali + John
A vibrant, whimsical destination wedding at St. Regis Deer Valley in Park City, Utah, over Fourth of July weekend. Ali and Jon's celebration featured lush watercolor-inspired florals, custom pink toile details, bespoke installations, and a spectacular tented reception. Thoughtfully planned and designed by Michelle Leo Events, this colorful mountain wedding was a joyful expression of personality, creativity, and timeless elegance.
Catherine + Mitch
Catherine and Mitchell hosted an unforgettable destination wedding weekend in Deer Valley, where snow-dusted evergreens and mountain views set the stage for a celebration that felt both timeless and elevated. Planned and designed by Michelle Leo Events, their winter wedding at St. Regis Deer Valley featured a refined neutral palette, lush floral installations, a romantic outdoor ceremony, an elegant escort display during cocktail hour, and a beautifully draped tented reception complete with warm lighting and live band entertainment. Every detail was thoughtfully curated to create a luxurious, welcoming experience for guests throughout the entire weekend.
Annie + Jack
Set against the stunning alpine backdrop of St. Regis Deer Valley, Annie and Jack’s Utah destination wedding was an elevated mountain celebration that balanced natural beauty with sophisticated design. The day began with an outdoor ceremony on the mountain lawn and a relaxed cocktail hour on the mountain deck, allowing guests to take in sweeping views before dinner. Beneath a tent on the Astor Terrace, guests enjoyed a candlelit plated dinner surrounded by lush greenery, white blooms, and soft green accents, creating an organic yet polished atmosphere. Personal touches like custom leather coasters doubled as guest favors, adding warmth and intention to the experience. The celebration continued indoors with an après-ski themed reception and lively after-party, featuring ski-inspired décor, abundant finger foods, and a gondola photo booth that kept the energy going late into the night.
Lindsay + Michael
Planned by Michelle Leo Events, Lindsay and Michael’s June wedding at St. Regis Deer Valley blended mountain romance with chic organic details. Soft blues and purples accented in whites and greens set the tone for their ceremony with sweeping mountain views, outdoor cocktail hour, and tented reception on the Astor Terrace. Custom paper goods and white oak wood accents tied every detail together in this refined destination celebration.
Maggie + Mason
Texas couple Maggie and Mason celebrated their Utah destination wedding at St. Regis Deer Valley. Designed and planned by Michelle Leo Events, their celebration featured organic florals, natural tones, and fresh fruit accents for an effortlessly elegant event in the Wasatch Mountains.
Ryan + Rebecca
Ryan and Rebecca’s January destination wedding at the St. Regis Deer Valley, designed and coordinated by Michelle Leo Events, was a luxurious celebration straight out of the roaring twenties. From a snowy outdoor ceremony with fire cauldrons and a mirrored aisle to a secret speakeasy complete with casino games and a flair bartender, every detail was custom-crafted for an unforgettable experience. Their reception featured a stunning tented transformation of the Astor Terrace, complete with jewel-toned florals, velvet furniture, a marble dance floor, and a breathtaking ceiling treatment of greenery and crystal chandeliers.
Amanda + Jason
Amanda and Jason's summer destination wedding at St. Regis Deer Valley combined elegant mountain views with timeless details. Their ceremony took place under the porte-cochère, followed by a cocktail hour on the mountain deck and a reception under a wood-framed tent on the Astor Terrace. A palette of dusty blues, purples, mauve, and plum was complemented by warm wood accents, including a custom bar and family photo display. With a live band, monogrammed dance floor, and personalized touches like a custom watercolor suite, their wedding was a perfect blend of romance and sophistication.
Kim + Luke
Planned by Michelle Leo Events, Kim and Luke's black-tie wedding in September at St. Regis Deer Valley was a timeless celebration of elegance. The day began with a breathtaking outdoor ceremony on the Mountain Lawn overlooking the Wasatch Mountains, followed by a sophisticated cocktail hour on the Mountain Deck. Guests enjoyed a formal plated dinner and lively dancing under a clear canopy adorned with trailing greenery, twinkle lights, and farm-style chandeliers, all set against a soft blush, dusty blue, and green color palette.
Liza + James
Discover the luxury and charm of a summery destination wedding at St. Regis Deer Valley Resort. This stunning outdoor celebration featured a customized drone show to surprise the bride and groom, with a tented setup adorned in soft blue accents and lush floral arrangements in beautiful summer colors. Custom chandeliers added a spectacular touch to the lighting, creating an unforgettable ambiance. Curated by Michelle Leo Events, Utah’s luxury destination wedding planner, this gallery captures the elegance and magic of this exceptional event.
Sarah + Pat
Planned by Michelle Leo Events, Sarah and Pat's fall destination wedding at St. Regis Deer Valley was a celebration of seasonal elegance. Their September event featured an outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour with breathtaking mountain views, followed by a tented reception under a wood-grain clear canopy. The design incorporated lush fall colors with dusty blue textiles and rich autumn blooms, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for their special day.
Lauren + Nick
Lauren & Nick's elegant black-tie wedding at St. Regis Deer Valley was the epitome of sophistication. With a timeless color palette of black, white, and champagne, and a stunning clear canopy setting, this destination celebration by Michelle Leo Events was both luxurious and unforgettable.
Jenny + Zach
Jenny & Zach's destination wedding at St. Regis Deer Valley was a vibrant celebration of love and tradition. With a wildflower-inspired design, an outdoor ceremony, and a beautiful wood frame tent with a clear canopy, this Jewish wedding by Michelle Leo Events was both elegant and unforgettable.
Victoria + Scott
Victoria & Scott's luxury wedding at St. Regis Deer Valley was a breathtaking October celebration. Held under a clear tent with enchanting lighting and drapery, the event featured a sophisticated palette of white, navy, rust, and orange, complete with personalized oranges as place cards for each guest, creating an unforgettable experience designed by Michelle Leo Events.
Lauren + James
Lauren & James' luxury wedding at St. Regis Deer Valley combined elegance and sophistication. With a beautiful outdoor ceremony under the lobby porte cochère, lush florals, and magical lighting in a clear tent, this black-tie formal event was a truly unforgettable celebration crafted by Michelle Leo Events.
Rachel + Stephen
Rachel & Stephen's September wedding at St. Regis Deer Valley was a stunning blend of style and color. With fun, colorful florals, dusty blue accents, and a celebration under a clear canopy on the Astor Terrace, this event was a perfect mix of romance and elegance, designed by Michelle Leo Events.
Elise + Russ
Elise & Russ's wedding at St. Regis Deer Valley combined elegance with modern touches. With a refined palette of white, black, and champagne, and lush florals accented by pampas grass, this destination wedding by Michelle Leo Events was a beautiful and memorable celebration.
Joelle + Will
Joelle & Will's summer wedding at St. Regis Deer Valley was a romantic blend of mountain chic elegance. With a white and blush palette, lush florals, and a stunning display of string lights and glass orbs over the dance floor, this destination wedding by Michelle Leo Events was both breathtaking and memorable.
Madison + Andrew
Madison and Andrew's destination wedding at St. Regis Deer Valley was a breathtaking celebration of elegance and natural beauty. The all-white wedding, adorned with delicate baby's breath accents, took place under a clear tent with stunning mountain views. A standout detail was the custom invitation suite, featuring a watercolor envelope liner that beautifully depicted the surrounding mountain scenery, setting the tone for a truly memorable event.
Stephanie + Tom
Stephanie & Tom’s October destination wedding at St. Regis Deer Valley was a breathtaking celebration of love, made even more magical by a surprise snowfall. The ceremony, held under the porte-cochère in front of the hotel lobby, featured a chic white and green palette accented with rust and fall yellow foliage, and complemented by modern black details. This stunning wedding, which perfectly captured the essence of fall in the mountains, was also featured in Rocky Mountain Bride magazine.
Afton + Colin
Afton & Colin’s luxury destination wedding at St. Regis Deer Valley was a stunning blend of elegance and sophistication, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Utah’s mountains. This October celebration featured the first-ever glass tented wedding in Utah, custom-made for the event, and brought to life with an Art Deco vibe and lush floral design. The ceremony at St. Mary's Church, followed by a reception at St. Regis, was adorned in a rich palette of burgundy, blush, and gold. This extraordinary wedding was also featured in Bridal Guide Magazine."