A Guide for Planning your Bryce Canyon Elopement!

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Let’s Go on An Adventure!

Hi there! We’re Tana and Cory Metcalf - a husband and wife photo/video team, local to Utah! We love Bryce Canyon National Park and have created this guide for anyone hoping to elope there or nearby! We hope you enjoy!

Why Elope in Bryce Canyon National Park?

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The weathering and erosion throughout Bryce Canyon, over centuries of ice and rain, create striking towers of rock and vibrant color unlike any other view in the world - known as Hoodoos. This makes for incredible imagery during your elopement, bridals, or first look! Like SERIOUSLY EPIC!

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In addition to this, Bryce Canyon has variety in locations, all very close by. Like this forest view near the parking lot!

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No drone footage is allowed in Bryce Canyon, but Red Canyon (about a 17 minute drive from Bryce) is a gorgeous alternative to capture epic drone scenes in your wedding video!

Bryce Canyon National Park also looks gorgeous in photos all year long- EVEN in the winter months!

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Nearby Places to Have Your Wedding

(Rather than Elope in the Park)

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Want beautiful bridal photos/ a first look in Bryce Canyon National Park, but you also want chairs, an alter, housing for your guests, stables for your horses, a full kitchen and lodging experience for your ceremony and reception? Have your cake and eat it, too with The Ranch at Wild Rose!

It’s in Alton, UT - about 50 minutes from Bryce Canyon National Park.

Learn more about the Ranch here:

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Places to Stay

Camping

North Campground

Sunset Campground

Glamping

Under Canvas

East Zion Resort

Ranch Stay

The Ranch at Wild Rose - great for large families or groups

*Night Photography is also amazing at these various stays or in and around Bryce Canyon National Park!

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Park Rules and Regulations

This National Park allows marriages to occur at 2 locations in Sunset Point: Silent City and the Main Amphitheater.

You will need a $100 permit to get married in the park.
No more than 30 guests can attend.
No music, chairs, confetti, sparklers, or other props are allowed.


You will need an Utah Marriage license and someone on the approved list to officiate.

Find more information on the Bryce Canyon Regulations and Requirements: Here

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Activities and Travel Guides for You and Your Guests

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