Snow Canyon Utah Elopement Guide
Thinking of eloping in Utah?
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Utah has stunning natural landscapes that are a perfect backdrop for an elopement wedding.
Utah is a dream location. If you’re a couple who loves the outdoors and craves adventure you will find no shortage of awe-inspiring backdrops for your ceremony and portraits. Snow Canyon State Park in St. George, Utah has so much variety to offer. Located a short distance from Zion National Park, and a 15 minute drive from downtown St. George, UT, this is a great option if you’re looking to stay away from crowds, but still have those red rock views.
The rich desert landscape will make your wedding photos works of art. Whether you’re wanting to do a hiking elopement in Utah, or just walk to a beautiful private location that’s a short distance from the parking lot, Snow Canyon has several locations to choose from.
- Utah Elopement Permit
- Utah Elopement Locations
- Best Time of Year to Elope in Utah
- Nearby Airports
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Elopement Permit
Snow Canyon is a State Park and does require a permit for elopements and professional photography within the park. The cost is $150 for the wedding permit, and an additional $150 for professional photography. As a Snow Canyon elopement photographer, I would be more than happy to obtain both of these for you. There is a group limit of 50 people for weddings. For Lower Galoot reservations (see below), the cost is $100 for up to 3 hours and $30/ea additional. You would also need to obtain a Snow Canyon State Park pass. There is an entrance fee of $10-$15 for each vehicle.
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Locations
Depending on how many people you plan on inviting, there are several different locations within Snow Canyon that allow wedding ceremonies. Lower Galoot is the only location that you can reserve ahead of time, but there are restrictions. Reservations are only allowed from 8AM-10PM on Saturdays and Sundays from March-May and October-November, and may not be made during certain dates such as holidays and and special local events. The other locations will remain open to the public at all times. When you elope in Snow Canyon, your elopement will be nothing short of freaking amazing, and gorgeous!
Up to 25 people:
26-50 People:
Best Time of Year to Elope
The best time of year to elope in Utah is fall and spring. The summer will likely be too hot, and weather can be unpredictable in the winter. The pictures in this blog post are from March. To avoid the crowds, try to plan around popular times such as spring and fall breaks.
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Nearby Airports
- SGU Regional Airport, St. George, Utah- 15 minutes
- Cedar City Regional Airport, Cedar City, Utah- 1 hour
- Harry Reid International, Las Vegas, Nevada- 2 hours
SNOW CANYON UTAH ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER
As an elopement photographer, I am here for you throughout the entire wedding planning process. I am here to support you and offer planning assistance. Your wedding day should be as stress free as possible, letting you focus on your partner and your love for each other.
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