Libby + Josh Alpaca Wedding

Alpacas, Florals, and Forever: Inside Lib & Josh's Dream Wedding at Sleepy Ridge in Orem, Utah

If you've ever dreamed of saying "I do" with fluffy, long-lashed alpacas by your side, Lib and Josh's wedding at Sleepy Ridge Weddings in Orem, Utah is the inspo post you didn't know you needed. From the moment guests arrived to the final sparkler send-off, every detail of this celebration was layered, personal, and completely unforgettable: including a very special appearance from the alpacas of Peppergrass Ranch.

The Venue: Sleepy Ridge Weddings, Orem Utah

Sleepy Ridge is one of Utah County's most picturesque wedding venues, and these photos prove exactly why couples keep choosing it. Towering Italian cypress hedges line the ceremony aisle, creating a lush green corridor that feels both grand and intimate. A stunning black iron gazebo draped with climbing florals served as the backdrop, surrounded by warm wooden chiavari chairs, soft floral arrangements tied with ribbon, and the kind of dappled summer light that photographers dream about.

The venue's architecture gave the getting-ready spaces an editorial edge, while the gardens and manicured grounds gave the whole day a timeless feel right here in Utah Valley.

The Alpacas Stole the Show (As Usual)

Let's talk about the stars of the reception: the alpacas from Peppergrass Ranch. Dressed in their signature floral necklaces, these fluffy celebrities were front and center as Lib and Josh snuck away for formal bridal photos. Kids in their blush and mauve florals reaching up to pet an alpaca, the whole wedding party gathered under the iron gazebo with their woolly guests. It's the kind of moment guests talk about for years.

If you're searching for alpaca wedding rentals in Utah, Peppergrass Ranch brings these gentle, trained animals to weddings, styled shoots, receptions, and events across Utah County and beyond. They travel in style (yes, literally in a minivan), and they're just as photogenic as advertised.

Getting Ready: Beauty and Bridal Moments

The bridal prep shots are soft, warm, and full of real emotion. Lib's gown from Boda Bridal was stunning! A clean, fitted silhouette with classes lines that photographed beautifully in both the bright prep space and the outdoor ceremony light. Her bridesmaids wore a gorgeous mix of sage green and soft brush, a palette that tied the whole day together.

Hair by BH Beauty Utah, makeup by Katie Livingston, and a fresh spray tan courtesy of Sprays by Abby had the whole bridal party glowing from getting ready through the last dance. The detail shots - rings nestled in a vintage-style dish, the invitation suit laid out among florals, a close-up of the bride's earrings - were all captured with the kind of care that makes a gallery feel like a story.

The Ceremony

Walking under that hedge-lined aisle toward a partner and a flower-wrapped iron arch? One of the most beautiful ceremony setups we've seen at Sleepy Ridge. Everroot Florals created lush, garden-style arrangements throughout: hanging installations above the aisle entrance, floral accents on chairs, and a bridal bouquet that was layered with texture and color.

Flower girls in their tiered blush tulle dresses made their way down the aisle with little wicker baskets, and the moment the groom watched his bride approach under that canopy of greenery is captured in the most breathtaking way by photographer Chloe Autumn Photo.

A hand-lettered welcome sign surrounded by wildflower-style blooms greeted guests at the entrance, created by Hannah Belle Floral. The kind of detail that sets a tone before the ceremony even begins.

The Details That Made It Theirs

This wedding was a masterclass in intentional details. A few standouts:

Signage and Stationary: A floral-framed order of events sign, a romantic "our love story" timeline board, and personalized place settings with Polaroid photos and pressed florals on each plate made the reception feel deeply personal.

Live Painting: One of the most unique experiences at an Utah wedding? A live painter from Wedding Painter Utah capturing the ceremony in real time. Watching the painting come to life throughout the day is something guests can't stop talking about, and the finished piece becomes a one-of-a-kind heirloom.

Mini Golf: Because why not? Par Tee Pro Events brought a mini golf rental setup to the grounds, giving guests something fun and unexpected to do during cocktail hour. It matched the playful, joyful energy of the whole day perfectly.

Marquee Letters: Giant illuminated "J&L" marquee letters from Ember Events Utah anchored the reception space and doubled as the best photo backdrop of the night.

The Food: A Full Spread

Lib and Josh did not hold back on the food experience. Rylee Paige Food Styling and Brie and Bites delivered a grazing and catering spread that looked like a work of art. Think abundant charcuterie boards loaded with fresh fruit, carrots, artisan crackers, meats, and cheeses, styled beautifully on long wooden frayed and tiered displays near floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the garden.

Neighborhood Bakery handled the dessert table, and Bake Coco Bake created the show stopping wedding cake: a multi-tiered beauty adorned with painted florals and pressed botanicals that looked almost too gorgeous to cut. A towering cream puff cake also made an appearance, because one stunning cake is never enough.

For drinks, Elevate Events Utah ran the soda bar, an Utah wedding staple done right! The DJ setup kept the dance floor packed all night long.

And for a sweet, summery touch: Sweet Treats Trike rolled out their Italian ice cart for guests to enjoy during the reception. A brilliant call for a July celebration!

The Reception and Dancing

When the sun went down and the string lights came on, the Sleepy Ridge reception space transformed into something truly magical. Guests filled the dance floor and stayed there. The reception photos show everyone from kids in flower girl dresses to grandparents completely in their element, arms raised, laughing, fully present.

Lib changed into a shorter reception dress for the dancing portion of the evening, and the couple's sparkler exit photos are the kind of images that stop your scroll every time.

The Getaway

The send-off was done right: Classic Convertibles Utah provided the getaway car, and the bride's raised hands and beaming smile as they pulled away says everything about how perfect the day was.

The Full Vendor Team

This wedding was a true collaboration of some of Utah's most talented wedding professionals. Here's everyone who made it happen:

• Venue: Sleepy Ridge Weddings
• Photography: Chloe Autumn Photo
• Videography: Kallico Video
• Content Creation: Films by Mar
• Alpacas: Peppergrass Ranch
• Dresses: Boda Bridal
• Coordination: Karis & Co Weddings
• Florals: Everroot Florals
• Signage: Hannah Belle Floral
• Live Painting: Wedding Painter Utah
• Catering: Rylee Paige Food Styling + Brie and Bites
• Desserts: Neighborhood Bakery
• Cake: Bake Coco Bake
• Italian Ice: Sweet Treats Trike
• DJ + Soda Bar: Elevate Events Utah
• Marquee Letters: Ember Events Utah
• Mini Golf: Par Tee Pro Events
• Makeup: Katie Livingston
• Hair: BH Beauty Utah
• Spray Tan: Sprays by Abbs
• Getaway Car: Classic Convertibles Utah