TIMBER CREEK OVERLOOK
HOW TO GET MARRIED AT TIMBER CREEK OVERLOOK IN ZION NATIONAL PARK
STEPS:
Apply for Special Use Permit (SUP)
Apply Utah marriage license
Select elopement services you want
HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST TIME TO GET MARRIED AT TIMBER CREEK OVERLOOK
Date
Consider the look and feel you want to have on your wedding day.
Temperatures range a lot from summer to winter in the park. Some locations are lower in elevation than others. Summer is a good time to choose locations higher and winter is a good time to consider lower elevations.
Some times of the year the park is much more busy than other times.
Some dates, such as holidays are blocked out and no permits will be issued for these dates.
Timber Creek Spring/Summer
Timber Creek Summer/Fall
Timber Creek Winter
Time of Day
Consider Lighting.
The photos below show the mountains are beautiful all day. But our faces look much different with different lighting. Midday shows harsh cast shadows cast by the outcrop. Imagine the mountain is your face and the outcrop is your nose; and what that shadow does for the apparent size of your nose.
Notice the morning has soft light that throws no shadows and the rock face looks like its actual self.
The later afternoon photo shows fewer shadows. That photo also benefits from a cloud shadow over the outcrop. This also shows the benefit of soft light as you can see there are no shadows cast on the outcrop features.
Timber Creek Sunrise
Timber Creek Midday
Timber Creek Afternoon
HOW TO APPLY FOR WEDDING PERMIT.
A Special Use Permit is required for any wedding in Zion National Park.
Steps to get a Special Use Permit
1. Complete Your Application For Special Use Permit
The form used to apply is known as “Application For Special Use”, or NPS Form 10-930. The form is used for all types of special use, not only weddings. Because of this the form has sections you do not need to complete to apply for a wedding permit. It is easy to be confused on what information is required and what can be skipped. To make completing the application easier use the complete instructions below.
Use this link to open application.
Complete Step by Step Instructions On Filling Out Application For Special Use Permit
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Complete only the left side of the page with your information. You do not need a fax number.
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Leave blank, even if you have a wedding planner or coordinator. This section is not used for weddings
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Wedding Ceremony
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Location you selected from the six authorized locations, and an alternate location in case your first choice is not available.
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If you plan to use chairs or tables, list all such items, otherwise leave blank. If you plan to use chairs at the Temple of Sinawava list vehicles needed to deliver chairs.
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Set-up Begins - Fill in date and for time fill in time 45 minutes before your ceremony, or 60 minutes if you need to set up chairs or other items.
Activity Begins - Fill in date and for time fill in time 30 minutes before your ceremony time.
Activity Ends - Fill in date and time 45 minutes after your ceremony time.
Removal Complete - Fill in date and time 60 minutes after your ceremony time. unless more time is needed to take down items like chairs.
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Participants - List the total number of people; include photographers and officiant.
Cars - List all vehicles that will be used; include vehicles used by vendors such as photographers and officiant.
*Note that when shuttles are running in the park no cars will be allowed at the Temple of Sinawava. If Menu Falls is used only two cars are allowed to go up Scenic Drive.
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This is typically used for people that will not be at the wedding but will be delivering items or helping with set-up. You can list your vendors like photographer or officiant, but it is not needed.
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This is typically the name of the applicant.
Large corporations like Netflix will have a production manager that is different from the applicant.
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These should all be No.
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Lastly date and sign the form.
Make sure you save the document so you can email it later. Title the document with your name and “SUP application for wedding ceremony.”
This will make it easier for the park to process your application.
2. Pay Fee-
Pay a nonrefundable application fee of $100 - Payments must be submitted electronically through pay.gov by visiting: https://pay.gov/public/form/start/77183452. This fee is for the application processing and not for the permit. If your request is denied you do not receive a refund. If you wish to apply for a different date or location you will have to pay the application fee again.
3. Submit Application
Your completed application needs to be sent to zion_commercialservices@nps.gov. In the subject line of your email include “Application for wedding in Zion” as well as your last name and the date you want to have your wedding. This will make it easier for your application to be processed.
Applications must be submitted at least three weeks in advance of your wedding day. This gives the commercial services folks at the park time to review, consider, make determination on approval, and send out notice of approval or disapproval. It is highly recommended that you apply for your permit as soon as possible. This allows you time to adjust your plans in the event your application is denied.
AFTER YOU APPLY FOR YOUR PERMIT.
You will receive email notification of your application’s approval or disapproval. Monitor your email for updates from the park. On some occasions additional information may be needed.
IF YOU ARE APPROVED- Bring a copy of your permit with you to the location on the day of your wedding.
IF YOU ARE NOT APPROVED- There are a couple of options for you if your application is disapproved:
Apply again- If time allows you can apply again for a different date or different location.
Locations out of the park- There are many beautiful locations just outside the park that offer similar views and more seclusion. It is important that you work with a local vendor if you plan to find a location outside the park. Do not rely on navigation apps or social media to give your accurate information!
UTAH MARRIAGE LICENSE.
All weddings in and around Zion National Park require a Utah marriage license. Instructions on how to get your Utah marriage license are on our “How to Get Married in Utah” page. You will also learn all other requirements to get married in Utah.
ELOPEMENT SERVICES.
Here is an easy way to find all the elopement services in one spot.
Complete Costume Elopement Packages
Photography and Videography
Make you special day last forever with photos and video. This is the best way to share your day with friends and family not at your elopement.
Hair and Makeup
Pamper yourself and reduce stress during your trip by having a professional artist help you with your hair and makeup.
Flowers
Complete your wedding attire by adding flowers. Either real flowers or high quality wooden flowers that are perfect for bringing home with you.
Elopement Cake
An elopement is a wedding, why not have a wedding cake? Bring some wedding tradition to your elopement with an elopement cake. A six inch three layer elopement cake is perfect for mirco-weddings and elopements.
Wedding Officiant
Do not settle for an officiant that will not go exactly where you want to go. Hire a local knowledgeable about the area and its hidden locations. Make sure your officiant is willing to customize your ceremony script to you and your love story.
ALTERNATIVE LOCATIONS TO TIMBER CREEK OVERLOOK
TOP 6 LOCATIONS OUTSIDE ZION .
Location # 1- Spoke’s Overlook
Location 2- Eagle’s Ledge
Location 3- Smith’s View
Location 4- Kolab Saddle
Location 5- Paiute Way
Location 6- Wright’s Overlook
