Glacier Park Wedding Ceremony Locations
To get hitched in the park thats the best in the west, you’ll need to make sure that you have the perfect ceremony location and the right permits to do so. Don’t worry, we’ve got everything you need to know right here. :)
Just remember, these are not the only photos you’re getting! After the ceremony, we will be going to ALL the epic spots. I think for your ceremony spot it’s important to think about accessibility, privacy and then views.
Special Use Permit Application
In order to have a ceremony in Glacier National Park, you will need a special use permit that gives you access to one of the designated ceremony locations offered by the park. Updated information about which ceremony locations are open and available for the 2023 summer season can be found here.
A few important things to note!
•Applications must be received by the park 30 business days before the requested permit date.
•The park can take awhile to get back to you, the applications are processed as first come first served.
•Your special use permit qualifies as a “service reservation,” which means you and your guests won’t need vehicle reservation tickets for your big day!
This link will take you to the information from the park for submitting a permit:
https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/weddings.htm
This is the actual permit that needs to be filled out.
https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/upload/NPS-10-930s-Application-for-SUP-Short-Form-Weddings-1-8-21.pdf
West Glacier & Logan Pass Locations
For the Logan Pass package, you have two options, you can start at the top and work your way down or start at the bottom of the pass and work your way up. I prefer starting at the bottom personally. I like sun point even more as it gets later as it gets later. And I just like the privacy of Ryan Beach! Plus the tree aisle is so pretty. But you make the call! It’s win-win.
Ryan Meadows
Available year round for up to 15 guests May-October
20 guests November-April
My absolute favorite spot. The most private with a view of the mountains and a forested aisle. LOVE. I prefer doing the ceremony in a secluded spot and then going to the epic ones for the rest of the photos!
7-Mile Pullout/Sandy Point
Available year round for up to 15 guests May-October
20 guests November-April
Similar to Ryan Meadows, but just 7 miles down the road! With beachy rocks and an “up close and personal” feeling with the mountains, you and your guests will be tempted come back the next day for a honeymoon in the sun.
10 Mile Pullout/Jackson Bay
Available year round for up to 15 guests May-October
20 guests November-April
More privacy than 7 Mile Pullout but less than Ryan Meadows, Jackson Bay is a great ceremony option if you want to be close to some of the big ticket views along Going to the Sun. The mountain views aren’t quite as full as the other spots. Mainly only see one side of mountains.
Apgar Amphitheater
Available year round for up to 250 guests
Wheelchair accessible with pew like seating, the amphitheater is a great option if you have a larger crowd but still want to be walking distance to the Lake McDonald shoreline!
Fish Creek Ampitheater
Available late May – Early September for up to 200 guests
Fish Creek Shoreline
Available for up to 20 guests May-October
25 guests May
Belton Bridge
Available year round
Unlike many of the ceremony locations listed here, Belton bridge is not technically in the boundaries of Glacier National Park (despite that it used to be the old entrance into the park when it was originally built in 1920!) That means you don’t have to worry about getting a ceremony permit and can even have your pup’s join you for your ceremony if they’re a part of the wedding party.
Avalanche Creek Picnic Area
15 People Early May-Mid October
Big Bend
Available Early July-Mid September for up to 10 guests
I know! You love this location! But are you going to enjoy people honking at you during your ceremony? All good intentions but so annoying. Also, you’re required to do the ceremony in the parking lot! Plus, we’ll be doing lots of photos there when the lighting is even better!
Sun Point
Available last week of May to mid-October for up to 20 guests
Dramatic peaks with romantic wind to give your photos that “whisked away to the mountains” look, sun point is an iconic ceremony location.
Rising Sun Picnic Area Shoreline
Available early May to late October for up to 15 guests
One of the more private ceremony locations located on the east side of Logan pass with unique views of St. Mary’s lake and its mountains.
Two Medicine / East Glacier
Running Eagle Falls
Available last week of May to mid-October for up to 15 guests
Small walk to a stunning waterfall with 360 degree views. If you have a videographer spare him the headache of audio recording this and dont get married here lol
Pray Lake
Available last week of May to mid-October for up to 30 guests
A stunning view and one of the ceremony locations with the option for a larger guest list, but lacks privacy during busy seasons.
Two Medicine Picnic Area Shoreline
Available last week of May to mid October for up to 15 guests
Lake side ceremony spot with the best view of Sinopah Mountain in the park!
The Overlook
Available mid May to late October with no guest limitations.
Located just outside of the park, this gives you the option to have pups at your ceremony and doesn’t require a special use permit!
North Fork / Bowman Lake
Bowman Lake
Available mid May to mid October for up to 15 guests
A pristine lake sitting at the top of a 6 mile dirt road with moderate privacy and stunning views
Polebridge Field
Available year round with no guest limitations.
Located just outside of the park, this is a great ceremony spot if you want to have fewer restrictions on your day. Oh, and it helps that it’s stunning.
Many Glacier
Many Glacier Hotel Beach
Available last week of May to October for up to 15 guests
Many Glacier Hotel Green
Available last week of May to mid October for up to 15 guests
Lake Josephine Shoreline
Available last week of May to mid October by foot only for up to 15 guests Accessibility: 5/10
Discreet and one you have to work for, Lake Josephine is a short and easy mile long hike into some unspoiled views.
Glacier Park Boat Company
Available year round for up to 15 guests
Did you know you can rent a private boat tour!? The best!!
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Hello!
We are looking at using you for our 26 micro wedding. Your page is awesome with locations and we have our application in. Our top choice was the many glacier green. In your photo it looks like that would be the SW beach. Is there any way I could call to pick your brain about the specific locations? Thanks in advance.