Every year there is anticipation for when permit applications open up for GTNP. As Jackson Hole wedding photographers we are here to help you understand why this date is important and what information you will need. Please keep in mind high interest areas like Schwabacher Landing  fill up incredibly fast – especially on a weekend date! Wr are here to help you with your GTNP elopement or wedding permit 2024!

Application Period for GTNP elopement or wedding permit 2024

Applications for 2024 will be accepted December 4, 2023, at 8:00 am mountain time. Please remember the time zone! The park also makes it clear that applications submitted early will not be held, nor will the non-refundable application fee. If you are wanting a location like Schwabacher Landing , be ready to send that application right at 8 am mountain standard time on December 4th. It’s critical to get your GTNP elopement or wedding permit.

Applications will be accepted no less than 30 days in advance for the following:

• Reserved Site-Specific Ceremonies starting Friday, May 12, 2023, through Sunday, October 15, 2023
• Small Dispersed Ceremonies starting Sunday, January 1, 2023, through Sunday, December 31, 2023

Fees

There is a $200 non-refundable processing fee for a special use permit. If the date/location you want isn’t available they will work with you on a different date or the next best location.

Group Size – Getting Married in Grand Teton National Park Wedding Guide 2024

The size of your wedding or elopement is important when applying for a permit. Obviously, it changes the options. The number of people allowed includes the couple, officiant, and of course us your Grand Teton National Park Photographer(s)! Something to keep in mind is that you need TWO whitenesses. So, if you needed the extra nudge to get the videographer, Tenneson. There ya go!

4-12 people – Grand Teton National Park Elopement/ Micro Wedding

If you have less than 12 people total then you have the most FREEDOM! Your wedding would be classified as a small dispersed wedding . There are endless options on where to photograph. However, there are a couple we can’t use for ceremonies! This is a list provided by GTNP. This list gives specifics on what locations are not allowed for dispersed weddings.

Reserved Site-Specific Ceremony locations

The paved trails within and surrounding the Jenny Lake visitor plaza at South Jenny Lake

Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point

String Lake and Jenny Lake overlook on the one-way road from May 15 to October 15

Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve (LSR)

Concessioner land assignments (exception for weddings sold/catered by Concessioners in assigned facilities in accordance with their contract)

Park partner facilities (e.g., Murie Ranch, Teton Science School)

Within proximity of places where weddings are being managed by a chapel or concessioner (e.g., the Chapel of the Transfiguration)

Park cemeteries

If a location is behind a gated road, the permittee may have walking access but not vehicle access.

-GTNP

13+ Guests

If you have more than 13 guests you will need a site-specific ceremony location. You have 6 locations to choose from and they are all beautiful and different. You can learn more about these locations HERE.

Schwabacher Landing -available for groups up to 25 people

 Mormon Row (North or South)
South (barn): available for groups up to 25 people
North (pink house): available for groups up to 40 people 

 Mountain View Turnout – available for groups up to 25 people

 Glacier View Turnout – available for groups up to 25 people

Snake River Overlook – available for groups up to 25 people

Colter Bay Swim Beach – available for groups up to 40 people 

The Park will help! GTNP elopement or wedding permit

Above all, Grand Teton National Park has really done a fantastic job listing the steps. Follow the steps listed HERE. If you have any questions- don’t hesitate to reach out to any of the rangers or staff. I have found that 9/10 times they are incredibly helpful and want you to have the best day ever too.

Clear as mud? Let us know HERE and I will try to clarify anything that we have missed!