How To Elope In Zion National Park

Top 20 Spots for a Wedding in Zion National Park

1.) Zion Overlook

2.) Slot Canyon in Zion

3.) Literally right off the road

4.) East Zion

Legality of eloping in the National Park

To find out about the more specific special permits you’ll need to elope in Zion national park, click here.

Just make sure to submit your permit at least 3 weeks before hand! The application fee is $100 and goes towards your permit! As soon as you know your elopement date, You will want to apply for your permit as soon as you can, just in case!

What to Wear to Zion

Remember, you are surrounded by red rocks here, so you WILL get dirty! If you’re wanting your dress to stay absolutely clean, you may want to just put it on once you get to your location + not hike in it. Depending on the time of year, you would most likely be okay with shorts/ leggings + a sweatshirt! The mornings and evenings get cool, so just don’t forget those extra layers! Regarding Elopement attire, you’ll want something that’s moveable and breathable!

Benefits of Eloping in ZIon

You’ll get some of the most stunning backdrops in elopement history! The red rocks + views provide a beautiful contrast for your elopement attire. There is so much variety in the scenery for you to choose your vow location. Between a hike in the narrows, the famous Zion Overlook and spots right off the highway, you can find an ideal spot for the two of you that is unique to you!

How to announce you eloped to your family

• You can send an elopement announcement in the mail that you sealed your marriage in Zion with a picture from the day

• you can surprise them on the day of + facetime them (arrange a group facetime)

• You can let them know ahead of time that you plan to elope in Zion. Allow them to be apart of the day by writing you letters of things they hope for you in your marriage. Sit down and open them together on your big day!