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

Olympic National Park is one of the most beautiful and diverse National Parks. A variety of terrain- this National Park has it all for your wedding day. There are ocean views, beaches, mountains, rainforest, lakes, and waterfalls. Olympic National park is also one of the only National Parks with accessible and decent weather year round. Located in Washington State… you are sure to get all the dreamy *Twilight* vibes if you choose this 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

A Grand Teton National Park wedding in Wyoming is sure to make all your Wild West dreams come true. Wide open sage brush meadows, jagged and dramatic mountain peaks, jaw dropping views, and alpine lakes make up the Grand Tetons. Jackson Hole is also not too far outside of the park and is fun to visit too on your elopement or wedding day. There are also a lot of outdoor activities to enjoy here.

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

Shenandoah National Park is an East Coast gem. It is a lush, peaceful sanctuary with winding trails, cascading waterfalls, and rolling hills. It’s romantic in a cozy, earthy kind of way. Shenandoah National Park is one of the best East Coast destination wedding and elopement locations to offer.

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

Death Valley National Park located in California is otherworldly and a unique landscape. If you are really looking for a location that is out of the ordinary, this is it. It’s the hottest, driest, and lowest national park in the U.S.—but don’t let that intimidate you. It’s got a surreal beauty that feels like you’re stepping onto another planet. Think salt flats, golden dunes, colorful canyons, and endless skies. It’s the perfect place for a bold, unforgettable, and totally unique ceremony.

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

Zion National Park in Southern Utah for your desert elopement dreams. You will surely feel in awe driving through here. The views are incredible and the red rock is such a cool background for your wedding day. It is is one of the most breathtaking, iconic national parks in the U.S. It’s known for its massive sandstone cliffs, narrow slot canyons, and desert landscapes.

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

North Cascades National Park is a stunning, wild gem tucked away in northern Washington State. It’s often called the “American Alps” because of its jagged, snow-capped peaks, dramatic valleys, and over 300 glaciers (more than any other U.S. park outside Alaska). The park is relatively remote and less visited compared to places like Yosemite or Yellowstone, which gives it an intimate, untouched feel—perfect for a meaningful and unforgettable wedding experience.

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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