| ign="center"> | | | | allowed at the site of your wedding unless a picnic |
| For the bride and groom who want to be married | | | | area is used. |
| near the grandeur of magnificent trees, waterfalls, | | | | With careful planning and communication with the |
| rivers, lakes and mountains, a National Park could | | | | National Park of your choice, you can celebrate |
| be the perfect venue. After completing an online | | | | your wedding day surrounded by breathtaking |
| application, you will be issued a permit at a cost of | | | | natural beauty. These are some of the best the |
| $150.00. Weddings may be scheduled up to one | | | | United States has to offer, but there are many |
| year in advance and not less than 3 weeks prior | | | | more: |
| to your wedding. | | | | Bryce Canyon (Utah) -Area of brilliantly colored |
| There may be many restrictions associated with | | | | eroded rocks |
| having your wedding at a National Park. The | | | | Carlsbad Caverns (New Mexico) -The world's |
| wedding permit does not allow your ceremony to | | | | largest known caves |
| restrict other park visitors from your chosen | | | | Grand Teton (Wyoming) -Picturesque range of |
| location. Entrance fees into the park are not | | | | high mountain peaks |
| waived for guests or wedding participants. In | | | | Mesa Verde (Colorado) -Best preserved |
| most parks, time allowed for outdoor events is | | | | prehistoric cliff dwellings in the United States |
| three hours. Wedding permits are not issued for | | | | Shenandoah (Virginia) -Scenic Skyline Drive; |
| heavy use periods-Memorial Day weekend, the | | | | tree-covered mountains |
| Fourth of July, and Labor Day weekend. An | | | | Yellowstone (Wyoming, Montana, Idaho) -World's |
| additional charge of $50.00 per hour may be | | | | greatest geyser area; abundant canyons, falls, and |
| incurred for an Event Monitor for those outdoor | | | | wildlife |
| activities of 50 people or more. No amplified music | | | | Yosemite (California) -Mountains, gorges and |
| or public address systems are allowed in some | | | | waterfalls, giant sequoias |
| parks. | | | | Zion (Utah) -Multicolored gorge in the heart of |
| Here are some restrictions specifically for | | | | Utah desert |
| Yosemite National Park, but may apply to other | | | | Kathleen Terrana is the owner of Beautiful Bridal |
| parks as well: | | | | specializing in discount tiaras, veils, bridal and |
| ⢠Weddings are not allowed around the | | | | bridesmaid jewelry. Visit our site for additional |
| bases of Sequoia trees. | | | | wedding tips, advice and information. |
| ⢠The release of butterflies is prohibited. | | | | Report this article |
| ⢠Birdseed or rice may not be thrown | | | | This article is free for republishing |
| within the park as this provides an unnatural food | | | | Source: |
| source for park wildlife. | | | | Republish this article |
| ⢠The use of balloons or other types of | | | | |
| decorations will not be authorized. | | | | Ask a Question About this Article |
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| ⢠Chairs, tables or other furniture are not | | | | |