Melinda & Josh’s Rose Garden Wedding at Red Butte Garden | Salt Lake City, Utah


The perfect backdrop for a wedding.


Melinda and Josh’s outdoor celebration in the Rose Garden at Red Butte Garden was perfect.


Nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains in Salt Lake City, this day was not only beautiful—with clear blue skies and perfect temperatures, it was also full of so much heart and soul.


From the moment that I met these two, I knew they were my people. In the big, wild world of weddings, finding couples you instantly click with is such a gift—and Melinda and Josh were absolutely that for me. Their day was so enjoyable and overflowing with love and support—the kind that gives you goosebumps and maybe even a happy tear or two behind the camera.


From the start of the day to the finish—so much laughter, incredible food, and the dancing! Their DJ was awesome! (and I felt it the next morning) and the dance floor was alive all night long. Every moment felt like a celebration—not just a celebration of Melinda and Josh’s love, but for all the people who’ve poured into their story. Friends and family came from all over -many from their home state of New Hampshire and the East Coast, which made the whole day feel even more meaningful.


Red Butte Garden is one of my all-time favorite venues in Utah. The views are breathtaking, and the portrait options are basically endless—from a serene dock on a pond, to the formal rose gardens where Melinda and Josh said “I do,” to a dreamy oak tree tunnel that feels straight out of a children’s storybook. And if you’re into nerdy plant facts, the history of those oak trees is full of little gems. The Red Butte team is amazing. Their planners are total pros—so warm, organized, and such a joy to work alongside. They make it a dream to be a photographer there.



Melinda and Josh, thank you for letting me be part of such a meaningful, joy-filled chapter in your lives. Your love is big, real, and deeply contagious—in the best way. Here’s to a lifetime of dances, deep belly laughs, and starlit evenings.

A lush garden with vibrant red roses and wildflowers surrounds a modern house with large windows at dusk.
A joyful bride in white dress holds vibrant purple and pink floral bouquet against green garden backdrop.
White wedding chairs arranged in rows beneath a lush garden pergola covered in green foliage.
Groom in charcoal windowpane suit with purple tie and boutonniere poses outdoors against lush greenery background.
Silhouette of a woman in elegant attire against white curtains bathed in soft natural light.
Portrait of someone with blonde hair and blue eyes wearing a light lavender top, smiling warmly at the camera.
Black and white reflection in mirror shows groomsmen adjusting bow ties while getting ready in formal attire.
A moody floral arrangement featuring cream and purple roses with delicate lavender accents against a dark background.
A newlywed couple sits and laughs together on a wooden bench in a scenic meadow surrounded by lush green forest.
A newlywed couple shares an intimate moment outdoors with the bride holding a pink and white floral bouquet.
Three musicians perform classical music in a garden setting during an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony set on a lush green lawn with white chairs and mountain backdrop in summer.
Wedding ceremony with couple standing under floral archway in garden setting.
A couple shares an intimate moment during their garden wedding ceremony.
Musician in black outfit plays cello while seated on white folding chair outdoors with lush greenery in background.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with couple exchanging vows under stone archway surrounded by blooming flowers.
Wedding celebration in a garden pergola with attendants in purple dresses and groomsmen in suits.
A wedding ceremony under a lush garden pergola with guests seated on white chairs on a manicured lawn.
A joyous wedding processional on a lawn with guests seated on white chairs beneath lush green trees.
Newlyweds relaxing together on a golf cart, sharing a casual moment at their outdoor wedding.
A couple in wedding attire walks along a wooden boardwalk beside a tranquil pond surrounded by lush greenery.
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Couple stands together on wooden dock overlooking reflective pond under rustic pergola structure.
Black and white photo of a groom in a plaid suit with a full beard, flower boutonniere, and crossed arms smiling outdoors.
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A couple in wedding attire joyfully running together through a lush green meadow at dusk with a bouquet.
Newlywed couple shares romantic moment while sitting on bench in tall grass field at sunset.
A romantic wedding couple embraces on a tree-lined dirt path surrounded by lush green foliage.
A couple sits together on a rustic bench surrounded by tall grass and green trees in a dreamy outdoor setting at dusk.
A couple dancing together at their evening wedding reception with string lights overhead.
A couple shares a romantic dance at their wedding reception, with the bride wearing a fitted white dress.
A couple shares an intimate first dance under twinkling lights at their wedding reception while guests look on.
Wedding couple dances energetically at reception with bride wearing sneakers under her white dress.
A couple dances together on an illuminated garden path at night, with the bride's white dress glowing in the darkness.
Wedding reception guests dance and celebrate in black and white on a dance floor at an evening event.
A silhouetted group of wedding guests dance and celebrate on the dance floor at a reception venue.
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Dancers move expressively on a dark dance floor, with a woman in black dress gesturing in the foreground.
A black and white photo of wedding guests gathered in a circle dancing at a reception celebration.
A couple dances together on an illuminated pathway at night, creating a romantic black and white scene.


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