In addition to the normal elopement planning steps, you will need to pick your spot (making sure the location allows weddings), apply for your special use permit (this must be done well in advance), plan transportation (sometimes shuttles are the only way to get to your location), and make sure you have an officiant ready and able to get to your location (most will not hike or drive on a dirt road). This blog will cover some of the basics for you. If you need more help, you can hire me as an Adventure Elopement Coordinator, and I can directly assist you and make sure you are all set. You can also hire a professional local photographer that offers elopement coordination.

Whether you choose Timber Creek Overlook or one of the locations in the main park, you will need to have a Special Use Permit to have a wedding in Zion National Park. You can read more about getting a Special Use Permit under the resources tab under “Required Permits”. Some key points to remember about National Parks Special Use Permits are: 1- apply a few months before (at least 3-4 weeks), 2- remember paying the $100 application fee does not mean you will get your permit, its an application fee and it is non-refundable, 3- holiday weekends are not usually approved for permits, so try to avoid them and other super busy times, 4- consider where in the park you want to do photos after the ceremony.