zion wedding venues
Not sure where to start when it comes to finding Zion wedding venues?
One of the biggest questions I get asked as a local Zion wedding & elopement expert is "Do you have recommendations for Zion National Park Wedding Venues”? The answer is yes, I absolutely have plenty of recommendations!
When fielding Zion wedding venues, the biggest piece of advice I can give you is to narrow down your top priorities. Are you searching for Zion National Park wedding venues that can host family and friends? Do you want to have an inclusive yet immersive wedding day experience where your beautiful portraits, ceremony, and reception all take place in one location? Or do you prefer separate locations for your ceremony and reception? You might be imagining a wedding ceremony inside Zion National Park with a reception celebration to follow. Either way, I’ve got you covered! I’ll go over all of the options with you, in the guide below.
Obtaining Your Marriage Certificate for Your Zion Elopement
In order for your Zion elopement ceremony to be a legally binding marriage, there is a two-step process involved. The first is to obtain a special use permit for a wedding in Zion National Park. The second is to obtain your marriage license through the local county clerk's office.
Obtaining a Special Use Permit for your Zion Elopement
There are only six different locations within Zion National Park where you can host a legally binding wedding ceremony with an officiant presiding over your vows. Additionally, the total number of people in attendance cannot exceed 20.
Regardless of whether you choose to host sacred wedding vows, a vow renewal, or a legally binding ceremony, you will need to apply for a special use permit through the National Park Service.
This application costs $100 and must be submitted at least three weeks in advance of the date of your wedding. Once approved, your application will include two hours of access to the park for your wedding ceremony (or vow renewal) and wedding photography experience.
• You can obtain an application online for a special use permit at Zion National Park, here.
• If you wish to submit the application electronically, you email it to: zion_commercialservices@nps.gov
• You can submit the $100 permit fee electronically, at this link: https://pay.gov/public/form/start/77183452
Symbolic or Sacred Ceremony
Want your Zion National Park elopement to be a sacred or symbolic ceremony? You can skip over applying for a marriage license in the next step and just apply for the special use permit through the details outlined above.
Obtaining a Marriage License for your Zion Elopement
If you wish for your Zion National Park elopement to be a legally binding marriage ceremony, the next step you’ll need to take is applying for a marriage license. This can be done at any county clerk’s office. Once you are granted your marriage license, you are free to get married. There is no waiting period once you have obtained your marriage license. Furthermore, your marriage license will be valid for 32 days from the date of issuance.
To get married in Utah, you need to apply for a marriage license and have the marriage solemnized. You can apply for a marriage license at any county clerk's office. Visit the Utah City and County page on the state's website for links to local government pages, and look for a link that says something like County Clerk. Check with the county clerk's office where you intend to get the marriage license for any specific requirements.
To apply for a marriage license for your Zion National Park Elopement:
• You will both need to complete an in-person application at the county clerkYou must both need to state your name, address, date of birth, and social security number
• Valid government-issued identification must be presented such as your passport, birth certificate, driver's license, or state ID card
• You must both also provide the names and birthplaces of both of your parents, including your mother's maiden name
• You will need to pay a fee to obtain your marriage license, which comes with two certified copies
Selecting a Zion Wedding Venue
Each of these areas on the map includes an entrance to Zion National Park. Three of these are official entrances and one is unofficial. The Venue you select will largely depend on which area of the park you’d like to access.
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Zion Main Canyon
By far the most popular area would be the south entrance in Springdale. It offers the most amenities and nearby attractions. It’s the only area in Zion that requires a shuttle bus. Or, you can opt for an e-bike instead. Entering Zion National Park through this entrance will provide you access to:
Angels Landing
The Narrows
Emerald Pools
Zion Lodge
Kolob Canyons
Conversely, Kolob Canyons is much quieter than Springdale. It is located just to the west of Zion National Park and is south of Salt Lake City, near Brain Head. Entering Zion National Park through this entrance will provide you with access to:
Timber Creek
Taylor Creek
East Entrance
If you’re looking for the best entrance to Zion National Park that has pull-offs where you can access countless slot canyons, you’ll find it at the east entrance. Entering Zion National Park through the east entrance will provide you with access to:
Mt. Carmel
Kanab
Bryce
Ponderosa
Canyon Overlook
Observation Points
Unofficial Entrance
Located on Zion Kolob Terrace Road, you’ll find the ‘unofficial entrance’. It’s just west of the main gate in Virgin, Utah. Entering Zion National Park through this entrance will provide you with access to:
Subway
North Gate Peeks
Lambs Knoll
Kolob Reservoir
Knowing more about each of these locations should help you make a decision about where to stay and where to host your wedding reception after your Zion elopement. Now that you know the park a little better, here are some of the best Zion National Park wedding venues, broken out by each location!
Zion National Park Wedding Venues in Springdale with Overnight Accommodations
Without a doubt, Springdale is the most popular location to stay when visiting Zion. Springdale provides quick and easy access to Zion, from Springdale the entrance to Zion is located on the south end of the park. But Springdale is also a great ‘hub’ for exploring local attractions such as shops and restaurants. Lastly, it’s one of the best locations to stay if you plan on taking advantage of as many fun adventures as possible during your stay! Below you’ll find a list of Zion National Park wedding venues with and without overnight accommodations.
Cliffrose Lodge Springdale
The Cliffrose Lodge in Springdale is half a mile from the Zion National Park Visitor Center and just five minutes from Zion Canyon. Cliffrose offers two unique spaces to host your Zion elopement or wedding, their ballroom or their focus room. The Ballroom at Cliffrose Lodge can accommodate 50 to 175 guests. Meanwhile, the focus room can accommodate 12 to 35 guests.
amenities
Free parking, on-site restaurant, room service, outdoor pool, hot tub
Location
281 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale, Utah, 84767
Cable Mountain Lodge
Searching for Zion National Park wedding venues with an amazing view? Cable Mountain Lodge is conveniently located just minutes from Zion and provides breathtaking views of the Canyon. Cable Mountain Lodge offers indoor and outdoor wedding venue spaces for an unforgettable wedding day experience surrounded by the natural beauty of Zion.
amenities
Convenient access, picnic area, pool, free parking
Location
147 Zion Park Blvd. Springdale, UT 84767
Red Rock Chalet
The Red Rock Chalet is part of Zion Red Rock, a group of bed and breakfasts conveniently located on the same stretch of land. The Chalet is located just minutes away from Virgin River where you can access the Rockville bridge. The Chalet encompasses all that Zion National Park Wedding Venues have to offer with modern amenities and stunning mountain views overlooking the park. In total the Chalet can accommodate up to 22 guests, making it a beautiful location for your Zion elopement reception.
amenities
Game room, full kitchen, outdoor hot tub
Location
985 West 75 South Rockville, UT 84763
Red Rock Oasis
Also located within Zion Red Rock, the Red Rock Oasis offers 15 sprawling acres of natural beauty in every direction. The Red Rock Oasis is a 10-minute drive from Zion National Park. The main house of the oasis includes 7 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms a half bathroom. Conversely, the connecting ‘bunkhouse’ across the drive also offers 7 different sleeping quarters and two full bathrooms. Combined, both of these spaces will allow you to accommodate up to 56 guests for your Zion elopement.
amenities
Outdoor swimming pool with slide, hot tub, children’s playground, sauna, theater, & indoor soccer field
Location
955 West 250 South Rockville, UT 84763
Red Rock Villa
Lastly, Zion Red Rock offers a full villa called the Red Rock Villa. The Red Rock villa is a 10-minute drive from Zion National Park. The villa is stunning and the architecture evokes sensations of the Tuscan countryside. In total the spacious villa at Red Rock can sleep up to 58 people with 11 rooms and an additional 3 semi-private sleeping spaces and 12 bathrooms. By far, the villa provides one of the most stunning backdrops at Zion Red Rock and has space to host your wedding ceremony and your reception.
amenities
Private swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, private home theater, 2 full-size pickleball courts, playground, and game room
Location
991 W 230 S Rockville, UT 84763
The Bit and Spur for reception and Canyon Casitas
Bit and Spur is a spacious outdoor wedding venue and restaurant located in Springdale. They host weddings under the stars with epic views in the not-so-far-off distance. Bit and Spur wedding receptions can be configured with dance floors, family-style seating, or pretty much whatever you have in mind for your Zion elopement. They do not have a wedding planner on-site, so if you need assistance ahead of your wedding, you will have to hire a wedding planner. All catering is done in-house and their delectable offerings include stick-to-your-ribs comfort foods that your guests will savor.
Canyon Casitas is the newest addition to the Bit and Spurs options. There are 5 casitas total that can accommodate up to 35 people.
amenities
in the heart of Springdale, direct Shuttle services to Zion, full kitchen, washer and dryer, walking distant to live music
1212 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale, UT 84767
Location
contact
435.772.3498 or bitandspur@infowest.com
Zion National Park Wedding Venues in Springdale
Searching for Zion National Park wedding venues that do not provide hotel amenities or overnight accommodations? Below are two additional Zion National Park wedding venues in Springdale that offer a ‘venue only’ experience.
Gathering By Black Walnut
For another take on Zion National Park Wedding Venues, Gatherings by Black Walnut offers wedding celebrations both indoors and outdoors. For indoor wedding celebrations, Black Walnut has a spacious ballroom that provides awe-inspiring views of Zion Canyon. The room features sky-high vaulted ceilings, a large stone fireplace,e and a moving wall that allows you to extend your event space into a private outdoor courtyard that is attached to the ballroom. Needless to say, this is not your average ballroom!
If you want to host an outdoor wedding, Black Walnut offers the grove on Springdale Pond or The Meadow. Each of these spaces is lush, with stunning all-encompassing views of the surrounding natural beauty in the heart of Zion!
amenities
1149 Zion Park Blvd. Springdale, UT 84767
Location
Black Walnut can accommodate weddings with up to 250 guests in attendance
contact
435.772.3700 ext. 102 or you can use the contact form located on their website
Gathering By Black Walnut
For another take on Zion National Park Wedding Venues, Gatherings by Black Walnut offers wedding celebrations both indoors and outdoors. For indoor wedding celebrations, Black Walnut has a spacious ballroom that provides awe-inspiring views of Zion Canyon. The room features sky-high vaulted ceilings, a large stone fireplace,e and a moving wall that allows you to extend your event space into a private outdoor courtyard that is attached to the ballroom. Needless to say, this is not your average ballroom!
If you want to host an outdoor wedding, Black Walnut offers the grove on Springdale Pond or The Meadow. Each of these spaces is lush, with stunning all-encompassing views of the surrounding natural beauty in the heart of Zion!
amenities
1149 Zion Park Blvd. Springdale, UT 84767
Location
Black Walnut can accommodate weddings with up to 250 guests in attendance
contact
435.772.3700 ext. 102 or you can use the contact form located on their website
Wedding Venues NEAR Kolob Canyons
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Searching for Zion National Park wedding venues near Kolob Canyons, located to the west of Zion? Kolob Canyon is a way less crowded than Springdale and still provides stunning views of Zion National Park. If you’re looking for a quieter alternative to Springdale, you just might want to host your Zion elopement in Kolob Canyons. Here are two Zion National Park wedding venues to consider.
The Shangri-La Event Center
Charming, quaint, and a little like a dream, The Shangri-La Event Center offers couples a serene lake, a white gazebo, and idyllic views in every direction. Shangri-La has the ability to accommodate up to 150 wedding guests and they offer full-day or half-day rentals with convenient on-site parking for your guests. Additionally, your venue rental also comes with tables and chairs (no hiring a rental company) as well as setup and breakdown of your wedding.
amenities
1700 S. Shangri-la Road Toquerville UT, 84774
Location
435.990.3711 or reservations@shangrilaeventcenter.com
The Springs, Weddings, and Events
The Springs is elevated, whimsical, and scenic. All in all, The Springs offers space to host weddings with up to 125 guests in attendance. Additionally, The Springs is a 15-minute drive to Zion, making it an ideal location to host your dreamy celebration after reciting your vows. The Springs offers full-day, half-day, and elopement packages, making it easy to plan the Zion wedding or elopement of your dreams.
amenities
580 E Spring Dr. Toquerville, UT 84774
Location
435.421.9756, thespringsweddingsandevents@gmail.com, or you can use their contact form here
Venues in Virgin, Utah - Zion National Park Wedding Venues
Remember that unofficial entrance to Zion National Park I mentioned earlier? It’s located on Zion Kolob Terrace Road, just west of the main entrance in Virgin, Utah.
Undeniably Lazalu lives up to its tagline! When you first click on their site you’ll be met with the phrase “easy to find, hard to forget” and it couldn’t be more true. This scenic retreat offers a tranquil stay in a picturesque location. They are also a full-blown wedding venue, that hosts wedding ceremonies and receptions. Lazalu has the ability to host weddings with anywhere from 30 to 220 guests! They embrace couples planning a Zion elopement along with couples who prefer a more traditional wedding day experience with the gorgeous terrain in the backdrop.
Location
11 Kolob Terrace Rd, Virgin, UT 84779
Contact
435.619.4299
Directly located in Zion National Park, Zion Villa Tru North is within walking distance of hiking trails, caves, and overlooks. The surrounding beauty of the park creates the most immersive experience possible, completely enveloping you during your stay. Wedding ceremonies at Tru North take place outdoors at the base of the cliffs, or on the patio. Tru North is for you if you are planning a Zion elopement that is a ‘just the two of us’ kind of experience.
Location
9 Kolob Terrace Rd, Virgin, UT 84779
Contact
435.668.7884 or welcome@zionvilla.com
Zion Wild Flower Inn
A dream wedding venue needs a dreamy view. The Zion Wild Flower Inn has unencumbered views so you can say I do with the canyon in the backdrop. It's the perfect setting for sunset vows followed by a rocking party under the stars. On the hunt for Zion National Park wedding venues with overnight accommodations? The Wild Flower Inn has resort amenities that combine modern luxuries with a camping-centric experience.
Location
100 Kolob Terrace Rd. Virgin, Utah 84779
Contact
435.522.5010 or info@zionwildflower.com
Zion on the 9
Last on the list of Virgin River Zion National Park Wedding Venues is Zion on the 9! At Zion, on the 9 you’ll find low-key vibes with all kinds of accommodations. Including a mini airstream, a cabin, and a lodge. Wedding celebrations at Zion on the 9 take place outdoors with the same cozy vibe as their overnight accommodations. They offer Zion elopement packages for weddings with 25 guests all the way up to large wedding celebrations that include 100 guests. Zion on the 9 also has a team on-site to help you plan each detail of your dream wedding or elopement.
Location
128 220 W, Virgin, UT
Contact
702.883.0942 or info@ziononthe9.com
Zion National Park Wedding Venues Located on the East Side
Still considering which side of Zion to stay on or host your wedding? The east side of Zion offers the same quiet experience of Kolob Canyons but with easy access to Observation Point, Canyon Overlook, Mt. Carmel, Mt. Carmel, Kanab, Bryce, Ponderosa, and Numbers slot canyons. Also, if you’re planning your Zion wedding or elopement for the summer, the east side tends to be a bit cooler due to its higher elevation. Here are 3 Zion National Park wedding venues that you’ll find located on the east side.
The Lodge at East Zion - East Zion Resort
The Lodge at East Zion offers overnight accommodations along with dedicated event spaces to host your Zion wedding. The resort is a picture-perfect backdrop where their ceremony space is nested up against an astonishing red rock formation. In total, the property is over 75 acres and the space is well-maintained and cared for at every turn. For an indoor wedding at The Lodge at East Zion, the venue can accommodate up to 100 guests, their picture-perfect outdoor space can host up to 300 guests.
amenities
490 East State Street, Orderville, UT 84758
Location
833.378.9466, info@eastzionresort.com, or via the contact form on their website
Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort
If you want a unique glamping experience during your stay, you’ll find it at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort. The ranch also offers group vacation home rentals, private cabin suites, and fully immersive activities and adventures to enjoy year-round. For more information on hosting your Zion wedding or elopement at the Ponderosa, you will have to reach out to the ranch directly.
amenities
Twin Knolls Road, Zion National Park, Utah
Location
435.648.2700, esort@zionponderosa.com, or via the contact form on the home page of their website.
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary & Angel’s Landing Amphitheater
This one is for the couples that have a deep love for fur babies! Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is in fact an animal rescue, but they also offer overnight accommodations at their cabins, cottages, and RV sites. Overnight stays at Best Friends are nestled in the red-rock cliffs of Angel Canyon. From here you’ll have a beautiful view of the horse pastures. And who knows your Zion elopement or wedding might even end with you welcoming home a brand new family member! Best Friends is great for couples who wish to get married in the park with a ‘just the two of us experience’. Or for couples who wish to host their ceremony and reception at the nearby Angel’s Landing Amphitheater.
amenities
5001 Angel Canyon Road Kanab, UT 84741
Location
435.688.2327, or book directly through their website.
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