Marriage ceremonies are permitted within many areas of the Southeast Utah Group of National Parks. In general the following conditions apply for wedding ceremonies:
- The number of vehicles may be limited to reduce parking problems.
- Entrance fees must be paid by all attendees.
- The number of participants may be limited to 15 to 20 persons, depending on the selected location.
- The duration of the ceremony is usually limited to 20 minutes.
- No area shall be closed to the general public during the ceremony. Exclusive use of an area is not permitted.
- Areas normally closed to the public cannot be used, and certain sensitive resource zones (as identified by the park's superintendent) cannot be used.
- Music accompanying the event is limited to unamplified musical instruments.
- Travel to and from the site must be via established trails and roads. Post-event activities, such as receptions, shall take place in designated picnic areas or an arranged staging area.
- The use of rice or any other non-native plant material is prohibited.
- An approved, signed copy of the permit must be in your possession during the ceremony.
Other stipulations may be added depending on the specific nature of your request.
How to Apply
Complete Form 10-930 [14k PDF File] and return it to the address on the form with a check for $55.00 made payable to the National Park Service. Please allow at least four days for processing.
Area Information
For information about planning a wedding in the Moab area (licenses, reception facilities, etc.) please visit the Grand County Travel Council's website: www.discovermoab.com.
