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Please carefully read the information on this page to determine whether Grand Teton will be suitable for your ceremony and how to apply for a permit.
2026 Updates
Road construction and infrastructure improvements may cause delays and closures in some areas of the park in 2026. Check our Alerts & Conditions page for current status.
Due to anticipated construction, Mormon Row will be closed for wedding and ceremony permits after May 15.
Before May 15, small dispersed permits for up to 12 participants may be issued. Photography will be allowed.
Prior to Applying
Choosing Grand Teton National Park as your wedding location is a meaningful way to celebrate your commitment surrounded by natural beauty. As you plan your special day, we invite you to be a responsible steward—someone who helps protect the park’s natural resources, wildlife, and the experience of other visitors.
By following permit guidelines, staying on designated trails, minimizing your group’s impact, and respecting seasonal and environmental sensitivities, you help ensure that this treasured landscape remains healthy and accessible for future generations.
Your care and consideration make a difference for your ceremony and for the park.
Launching, landing, or operating unmanned aircraft (drones) is strictly prohibited in the park.
Your permit prohibits structures (i.e. altars and arches) and furnishings (i.e. rugs, tables and tents); generators; thrown, released or scattered items (i.e. confetti, balloons, bubbles, butterflies); and receptions and catered food services.
Bear safety and food storage protocols must be followed.
Types of Permits
Large Site-Specific Ceremony Permits
If you will have more than 12 people total (including the wedding party, all guests, officiant, and photographers and videographers) at your ceremony, this is the permit you will need. You can also apply if you have fewer than 12 people.
For 2026, the park will issue one permit per day, per location for ceremonies lasting up to one hour. Each location may host up to 60 ceremonies per year, subject to group-size limits and seasonal availability.
Friday, May 15, 2026 through Monday, October 14, 2026:
This permit is for groups of 12 people or fewer at locations throughout the park, except in prohibited areas (see list below). The locations may be requested throughout the year.
Only one permit will be issued per location per day.
Prohibited locations include:
Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point
Jenny Lake Trail, Jenny Lake Overlook and the paved trails at and around Jenny Lake Visitor Plaza
String Lake developed area and trail
Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve
Concessioner land assignments (e.g., the veranda at Jackson Lake Lodge)
Park partner facilities (e.g., Murie Ranch, Teton Science School)
Near areas where weddings are managed by a chapel or concessioner (e.g., the Chapel of the Transfiguration)
Park cemeteries
Areas with high visitation
Areas with the potential for resource damage
Chapels or Lodges in the Park
Another option is to make arrangements for getting married at one of the chapels or lodges in the park. A national park service permit is not required.
Contact the chapels or lodges directly for more information:
A completed application and $200 non-refundable application fee must be submitted electronically. The park requires a minimum of 30 days to process the application.
Step 1: Download the application
Download and complete either the Microsoft Word or the Adobe PDF Wedding and Commitment Ceremony Special Use Application.
Step 2: Complete the Application
Application Information:
Enter the name(s) of one or both primary ceremony participants (e.g., bride and/or groom).
The primary ceremony participant must sign the form for it to be considered.
The "organization" and "fax number" fields may be left blank.
Description of Proposed Activity:
Indicate which type of ceremony you are applying for (large site-specific or small dispersed).
Date, Location and Time:
Enter your preferred date, location, and start time in the first row.
Permits are limited to one hour, which includes setup, ceremony and photography.
For small dispersed ceremonies, include the location name or GPS coordinates.
Number of Participants (best estimate):
Estimate the total number of attendees, including all guests (regardless of age), officiant, photographers/videographers, and planners.
Contact the park if your final attendance is higher than the estimate.
Number of Vehicles (best estimate):
Estimate the maximum number and type of vehicles you plan to bring.
A parking plan is not required.
List of Equipment:
List any equipment you plan to bring (e.g., camera gear, bouquets, chairs, musical instruments)
If requesting portable chairs, specify how many and for whom. They are approved for guests who cannot stand for the ceremony.
Include any support personnel (e.g., event planner, officiant, photographer). If unknown at the time of application, write "TBD" and provide details before the permit is finalized.
Individual in Charge:
Provide the name and cell phone number of the person responsible for the event on-site.
This person must ensure all participants comply with permit conditions.
You may list your photographer or planner if they are authorized to make decisions.
Activity Questions:
Answer all yes/no questions accurately.
Signature Block:
Complete the name, title, signature, and date fields.
The applicant (e.g., bride or groom) must sign the form and be copied on the email submission if a planner or photographer is helping with the application.
Complete all fields in the Permittee Information section.
For business/event name, enter the applicant's name.
Check the permit fee box.
Enter $200.00 in the permit fee amount field.
Fill in the amount due field with $200.00.
Click "Continue" to enter your payment information and complete the transaction.
Keep the pay.gov email confirmation for your records.
Note: You do not need to forward the payment confirmation to us.
Step 4: Submit Application
Email your completed application to grte_spu_permits@nps.gov.
Allow 2 to 10 business days for an initial response.
What to Expect Next:
Please be patient. During peak season, we receive a high volume of applications.
Once your application is reviewed, we will notify you whether your preferred date, time and location are available.
The $200 application fee is non-refundable, even if your choices are not available.
Allow up to 30 days to receive a draft permit for your review.
Step 5: Review, Finalize, and Sign Your Permit
Once your payment and application are processed, you will be emailed a draft permit.
You will have 7-10 days to review, sign, and return the permit to grte_spu_permits@nps.gov.
If you need more time to finalize details (e.g., support personnel or logistics), you may request an extension via email.
By signing the permit, you confirm that:
All applicant information is accurate.
You have read, understood, and agree to comply with all permit conditions.
Note: Once the permit is finalized, any changes will require reprocessing and may incur an additional fee based on the time required to modify the permit.
Step 6: Receive and Carry Your Final Permit
A fully executed permit, signed by the park's authorizing official, will be emailed to you.
You must print and carry a copy of the final permit with you during your event.
Share the permit with your on-site coordinator and support personnel and ensure they understand and follow all permit conditions.
FAQs
No. We receive applications continuously and do not have a live calendar available for public viewing.
To apply, submit a completed application that includes your preferred and alternate locations, dates, and times, along with the $200 non-refundable application fee. Once we receive your application, we'll review availability and contact you with the options.
Submit your application by email to grte_spu_permits@nps.gov.
On your application, please list up to three alternate locations and/or dates, in order of preference. If your first choice is unavailable, we will hold the first available alternative and contact you to confirm your preference.
The Wedding Tree is on the Bridger-Teton National Forest and not part of Grand Teton National Park.
Depending on the volume of applications received at any given time, the time will vary. Generally, you can expect to receive communications regarding your application request within 7 to 10 calendar days.
You may request changes to your issued permit, such as the date, time, number of attendees/vehicles, or location. However, changes, especially location changes, may require a reprocessing fee.
Email grte_spu_permits@nps.gov to request a change. Include your permit number and a clear description of the requested change.
We will review your request and notify you if a reprocessing fee applies.
Date changes to a future calendar year require a new application and application fee, submitted during the appropriate application window.
Updates to contact information do not require a fee and can be submitted at any time.
No, not through a Grand Teton National Park Special Use Permit. Grand Teton Lodge Company has facilities that can accommodate larger weddings and receptions; you may contact the park concessioner at 307-543-2811 to inquire. Additionally, the Chapel of the Transfiguration, the Chapel of the Sacred Heart, and The Wedding Tree may be able to accommodate larger groups.
Entrance fees are charged for all wedding participants and guests as they pass through a park entrance station. If in a private non-commerical vehicle, the $35 entrance fee or annual passes are an option. If hiring a commercial vehicle, including taxis, the non-commercial organized group fee of $20 per person for each visitor 16 years or older.
The 7-day entrance passes may be purchased in advanced through Recreation.gov. See Fees and Passes for more information.
The entrance fee applies to the permittee, guests, photographers, and vendors when the ceremony is held at the lodges or the Chapel of the Sacred Hear.
The entrance fee does not apply at The Chapel of the Transfiguration is on private property so the wedding party and guests will not need to pay an entrance fee unless they plan to explore the park, hold a reception at a different location in the park or have photos taken at other locations.
No. Your permit is valid only for the one-hour time listed. This includes time to arrive, hold the ceremony, take photos, and depart. You may arrive and leave at any time within that hour, but not before or after.
Your first choice of time might be taken. Please provide alternate times on your application.
If the area of the park for which you received a permit is closed to the public due to a fire or other emergency, we may be able accommodate you elsewhere or reschedule, though this is not guaranteed. Heavy smoke, rain, snow, wind, and other natural and unpredictable weather patterns are part of the potential hazards of holding a ceremony in a national park and are not grounds for changing your permit. Note: refunds will not be issued for permits that cannot be rescheduled, are cancelled, or that you do not use.
Generally no. Pets are allowed inside Grand Teton National Park, but they must be restrained at all times and are not permitted on hiking trails, inside visitor centers, swimming beaches, or other facilities, except for service animals. A good rule of thumb is that a pet may go anywhere a car may go: roads and road shoulders, campgrounds and picnic areas, parking lots, etc. Pets must be on a leash (six feet or less), under physical restraint, and within 30 feet of the roadway. Pets are not permitted on any park trails or in the park backcountry. Pets are not considered pack animals.
No. Erecting or placing of altars, arbors, arches, blankets, platforms, podiums, rugs, tables, and tents is prohibited.
Yes, under special circumstances, such as for guests who cannot stand for the duration of the event. Chairs must be delivered and set up by the authorized user, not by a delivery service.
No. Electronically amplified sound systems/music and structures (such as large props and/or stages) are not permitted. However, acoustic music is allowed as long as it's not louder than a normal speaking volume or loud enough that it disturbs other visitors. Please keep talking or singing at a normal conversation level.
No. Scattering, spreading or throwing of any materials such as birdseed, rice, flower petals, or confetti and releasing or any objects such as balloons, birds, or butterflies is prohibited.
No. Launching, landing, or operating an unmanned aircraft, such as a drone, is prohibited.
Contact Us
For more information call 307-739-3616 or e-mail us.
Grand Teton has a lot to offer whatever your interests. Explore the Plan Your Visit pages to help with your trip planning.
Last updated: November 24, 2025
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Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 170
Moose,
WY
83012
Phone:
307-739-3399
Talk to a Ranger? To speak to a Grand Teton National Park ranger call 307–739–3399 for visitor information Monday-Friday during business hours.
