Permit Required

Couples need to apply for a Special Use Permit from Zion at least three weeks before your wedding.

The permit does not guarantee exclusive use of the area. The area will remain open to the public. Park visitors will be allowed to watch the wedding ceremony and activities.

Access to park visitors may not be blocked or impeded by wedding. Use will be monitored for compliance.

The ceremony will be spot checked by NPS personnel for compliance with your permit and ensure no resource damage is occurring.

General

Open fires are allowed only in designed sites.

Your application fee includes a 2 hour block ($50 per additional hour).

Many couples choose to have a ceremony at this location and then a reception at one of the restaurants in the Zion Lodge.

Parking

Vehicles must be parked in designated parking area.

Vehicles entering the park for the wedding are subject to the $35 entrance fee.

Zion Canyon Scenic Drive is closed to vehicles March through November. Access to this area is by shuttle bus only.

Use of the Zion lodge requires prior arrangement 435-772-7752

Decor

Foot travel will be restricted to established roadways and identified permitted trails.

No physical changes may be made to the environment.

Any decorations will need prior approval.

Throwing of confetti, rice, birdseed and similar items is prohibited.

Releasing birds, butterflies or other animals is prohibited.

Banners, signs, etc are prohibited.

Any trash must be removed from the area at the completion of the event.

Flowers

Live plants and/or flower arrangements are permitted provided that neither live plant or flower arrangements contain any seed pods whether dried or live.

Tables and chairs

Up to 75 chairs are permitted at Zion Lodge Lawn. During the shuttle season (Mar-Nov), chairs must be folding chairs as regular chairs cannot be accommodated on the shuttle bus. Special permission to deliver chairs to the event location will not be permitted.

Sound and power

No public address system or amplified music. Noise levels can only be normal speaking volumes.

Electrical power will not be furnished nor will generators be allowed.

Food and beverage

Food service is prohibited.

Photography

A separate Commercial Photography Permit may be required if event is complex.