A wedding ceremony held at Bryce Canyon National Park, one of the most beautiful parks in the west, is a special occasion for everyone. We have developed guidelines to help you and your guests have a memorable experience and at the same time protect the resources for future generations. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the park.

Requirements:

To be married in Bryce Canyon National Park you must:

• Obtain a Utah state marriage license. The fee is $40 with no waiting period; both parties must be present to obtain the license. Contact a courthouse in Utah for further information on marriage licenses and who can perform ceremonies. Garfield County Courthouse – (435) 676-1100
• Obtain a special use permit from the National Park Service (see below). Requests must be made in advance and take two to four weeks to process.
• Arrange for someone to perform the ceremony — a Justice of the Peace, Municipal Judge, Mayors or an ordained pastor, priest or bishop. (See the list below for some possible options)

Special Use Permit required for Weddings:

The National Park Service issues a Special Use Permit for all weddings held in Bryce Canyon National Park.

• Receptions must be held inside a building or outside of the park. Outdoor receptions are not permitted. Bryce Canyon Lodge-Xanterra can be contacted for information on holding a reception in their facility at 435-834-5361.
• The park allows wedding ceremonies at Sunset Point in two locations: Overlooking the Main Amphitheater and/or the Silent City. (See photos of these two locations.)
• The maximum number of guests is 30 people.
• We do not allow music, chairs or any other props.
• Nothing may be "thrown" before, during or after the ceremony.
• The use of balloons or other types of decorations will not be authorized.
• No event or directional signs are allowed.

Fees:

• The cost of the permit is $100. This covers the cost of processing the permit, administrative costs, and oversight of the function.
• The park entrance fee is waived for bride and groom and the official performing the ceremony.
• Wedding party guests must pay the park entrance fee. (carpooling or shuttle use is encouraged).
• All fees are non-refundable.

Information required:

Permits must be obtained in advance of your event (no later than two (2) weeks before the ceremony date). All requests for permits must include:

• Name of bride and groom
• Exact date and time of event
• Number of people that will be present (Maximum number of guests is 30)
• Name of responsible party (with second choice if possible) present if different
• Desired location at Sunset Point (Main Amphitheater overlook or Silent City overlook)
• Who will perform the ceremony
• Daytime phone numbers
• Make checks payable to: U.S. Department of the Interior – National Park Service

Performing the ceremony:

The following individuals may perform wedding ceremonies at Bryce Canyon.

• Garfield County Judges – Contact County Clerk – 435-676-1100
• Panguitch City Judge/Justice of the Peace – 435-676-8585
• Mayors:  
  Tropic – 435-679-8741
  Cannonville – 435-679-8784
  Panguitch – 435-676-8585
  Henrieville – 435-679-8581
  Hatch – 435-735-4364
• Churches:
  New Beginnings Baptist Church, Panguitch, UT
  Pastor David Payne – 435-590-0138 (Cell) or 435-676-8823
  Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
  Panguitch – 435-676-2201
  Tropic – 435-679-8657

For weddings in the surrounding Forest Service area, such as Red Canyon, please contact Boyd Smith with the USDA Forest Service Office in Panguitch at 435-676-9300.

Map of wedding locations

Location reference pictures

Wedding Permit

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