Top National Park Wedding Venues in the U.S.

You probably landed on this page because you love the great outdoors, adventure, and nature and you are considering a national park for your wedding day. Heck yes! With America having so many options for National Park wedding venues, it may seem overwhelming and a bit of fun to have to choose. In this blog I have outlined 7 of the best National Parks to consider for your adventure wedding, with details and information on each. Nature lovers seeking a unique and breathtaking setting for your special day will find inspiration and valuable insights in this curated list of top national park wedding venues. Keep on reading to get some insight for your wedding!

How to Get Married in a National Park

Getting married in a National Park is fairly simple, and a lot easier than planning a big traditional wedding if you ask me! Even more so that it is an experience and the adventure of a lifetime.

Steps to planning your National Park Elopement

• Choose your park!
• Hire an experienced elopement photographer (most elopement photographers help with planning and logistics and can guide you on the permit process and choosing the best location for your ceremony)
• Decide on who is coming or if you are doing a just you 2 adventure!
• Apply for your permit
• Book lodging, plane tickets (if applicable), finalize all the details, book additional vendors if needed.
• And finally, HAVE THE BEST DAY EVER!

National Park Wedding Venues USA

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park has towering granite walls and cliffs, amazing views, and golden fields. The views that Yosemite has, are hard to beat. With a variety of scenery you also have options for photo background on your special day. Located in the remote Eastern Sierras of California, this National Park is popular and one of the best places to get married, and for good reason.

When is the Best Time of Year to get married in Yosemite?

Fall- I always like to recommend fall for your Yosemite elopement. September and October are great months in the park. It is technically a shoulder season, which means less people, and the weather is comfortable.

Yosemite Wedding Venues

• Glacier Point– easy access for a once in a lifetime view. Glacier Point is not a hike, you can walk to it closely from the parking lot. Can explore surrounding areas. Can accommodate 50 people maximum (including vendors).
• Taft Point– short 2.3 mile hike to a epic and dramatic viewpoint. Can accommodate up to 11 guests (including vendors).
• Swinging Bridge Picnic Area– beautiful designated ceremony location in the Valley. Can accommodate up to 20 guests (including vendors).

Yosemite National Park Resources and Inspiration

Olympic National Park

When is the Best Time of Year to get married in Olympic?

Late spring to early fall- anytime in between would be a great time to elope in the park. Honestly Olympic National Park is one of the best parks in terms of weather, it is accessible all year round.

Olympic National Park Wedding Venues

• Lake Crescent– easy access elopement location. Also a great central location to some hikes. Makes a beautiful background to your ceremony.
• Ruby Beach– beach with beautiful sunsets, sea stacks, and driftwood.
• Hoh Rainforest– magical fairytale rainforest. This location has the dramatic forest vibes and also a short trail. I always like to recommend a sunrise ceremony to avoid crowds for this location. (Closed due to road repair until further notice, but there are still other hidden rainforest gems in the park if that’s the vibe you are going for.)

Grand Teton National Park

When is the Best Time of Year to get married in the Grand Tetons?

Summer and Fall, both for different reasons- Summer because all of the trails are open and wildflowers are blooming. Fall because of the fall colors and comfortable weather temperatures.

Grand Teton Wedding Venues

• Schwabacher’s Landing– one of the most gorgeous locations in the Tetons and this ceremony spot fills up fast because of that. It can accommodate up to 25 people maximum (including vendors).
• Glacier View Turnout– great central location for your ceremony. It can accommodate up to 25 people maximum (including vendors).
• Mountain View Turnout– wide open space with view of mountains in the background. Tons of room so you are sure to have some privacy for your ceremony at this location. Can accommodate up to 25 people maximum (including vendors).

Grand Teton National Park Elopement Resources & Inspiration

Shenandoah National Park

When is the Best Time of Year to get married in Shenandoah?

Spring or Fall- Shenandoah is really one of those places that is beautiful all year round. But Spring and fall are beautiful for different reasons. Spring the hills and mountains are coming alive with greenery and flowers. Fall

Shenandoah National Park Wedding Venues

• Little Stony Man– Short hike with great reward. This hike is less popular but it is really the most amazing view. Highly recommend.
• Jewell Hollow Overlook– good location for an elopement with guests, no hike involved but a gorgeous view.
• Stony Man– popular hike in Shenandoah. This would be great for a sunrise hike as it does get busy at sunset.

Shenandoah National Park Elopement Resources and Inspiration

Death Valley National Park

When is the Best Time of Year to get married in Death Valley?

Winter, December and January- safest and most comfortable temperature conditions. Death Valley is an extreme and harsh environment. The winter is the most comfortable.

Death Valley Wedding Venues

• Artist Palette– stunning location with colorful hills that really show at sunrise at sunset.
• Zabriskie Point– iconic viewpoint in the park for good reason, it has panoramic views all around.
• Mesquite Flats Sand Dunes– if you are thinking desert and vast sand dunes as your back drop, this location is the one for you.

Zion National Park

When is the Best Time of Year to get married in Zion?

Spring, April & May. Fall September & October- Visitation is slower in both of these seasons and also weather is comfortable.

Zion National Park Wedding Venues

• Canyon Overlook Trail– this trail to an epic viewpoint is a must visit and see on your trip to Zion. I recommend sunrise for your ceremony here as it is so beautiful to see the sun change the canyon walls colors and also less people means more privacy.

North Cascades National Park

When is the Best Time of Year to get married in the North Cascades?

Summer, July through September- great weather, all trails are open, and wildflowers.

North Cascades Wedding Venues

• Diablo Lake– most beautiful glacier fed lake, showing off pristine turquoise. This lake makes a gorgeous background for your elopement.
• Artist Point– Technically located outside of the National Park boundaries, this is a gorgeous and adventurous elopement location.

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