Elopement with Nature
Are you looking for the perfect place to elope in Southern Utah? In addition to a surplus of surrounding State and National Parks, Zion’s National Park is a Utah treasure equipped with stunning views. While outdoor elopement destinations are trending, this monumental location is ideal for newlywed brides and grooms to experience the wonders of nature. Zions National Park is the ultimate all-season location to create memories and celebrate your ceremony. Whether you are a groom or the bride, Zion National Park offers beautifully eroded red rock that compliments formal or casual attire. Wedding or elopement photographers can capture your party inside the beautiful red rocks on your honeymoon. Utah is the ultimate state to adventure and Live Life Elevated.
Your elopement is only a permit away.
If this Southern Utah location seems to meet the needs of your elopement, there are some essential items you should consider before heading down. Wedding ceremonies of any size at Zions National Park require a Special Use Permit. Submit applications at least three weeks in advance with a fee of $100. There can be limited availability, so we recommend submitting your application sooner rather than later. Don’t let this discourage you! Thousands of people elope in Utah every year, and permits are readily accessible. Ensure you are ready for your special day by looking at our checklist tab!
A view is better with you in it!
The park is a stunning destination for an elopement ceremony with plenty to offer as the pictures portray. You’ll undoubtedly want to take photos while you’re there! For example, Halie West Photography specializes in taking pictures of ceremonies in Zion’s National Park. Halie’s photography captures stunning photos in Zion’s National Park. Follow the link to their website to check out their portfolio for yourself! They can capture you, your family, friends, or your bride or groom in a new light. For more photographer options, please check out our photography tab.
Where is the actual ceremony allowed to be held?
Wedding and elopement ceremonies are only permitted in a few specific locations at Zion National Park, each with their own attendance maximums. These are public areas with guidelines regarding food, decorations, and guests. For additional information, check the rules tab on the National Park Service Website.
Some of the top scenic destinations perfect for your upcoming elopement and their maximum occupancies are below:
- Temple of Sinawava (Max of 35 people)
- Menu Falls (Max of 10 People)
- Zion Lodge Lawn (Max of 75 People)
- South Campground Amphitheater (Max of 100 People)
- Timber Creek Overlook (Max of 20 people, 4 cars)
- The Nature Center North Lawn (Max of 50 People)
Zion National Park is home to some of the most majestic landscapes and untamed wilderness the Western United States has to offer. Whether decorated with light snowfall or baking in the summer sun, Zion leaves visitors awestruck. Steep red rock cliffs litter the area, and the eye can catch sight of numerous rock formations as far as it can see in every direction. Zion’s narrow canyons are infamous worldwide and contain some of the most rare and beautiful red rock formations the world has to offer.
For a younger, more adventurous crowd, Zion’s National Park offers Angels Landing. Precariously placed, the trail follows a sharp ridgeline that boasts steep cliffs on either side. You and your loved ones can walk across these death-defying cliffs on a skinny path to the edge of the world. Photos of this heart-racing path do not do this landscape justice. Zion National Park contains some of the best views, breathtaking landscapes, and most aesthetic elopement locations that exist in the West.
