How to get married at Grand Canyon National Park

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By Karen Cotton
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The Grand Canyon is the perfect place for a destination or outdoor wedding

What better way to celebrate your love than at one with Mother Nature's most stunning landmark? Whatever your faith, getting married at the Grand Canyon is a truly magical experience. Each year, hundreds of couples plan weddings at Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. To join that lucky few, read on to find out how.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Internet Access
Telephone

Step 1

Set a date for your wedding. Avoid monsoon season which runs from June 15th until September 15th.
Step 2

Apply for a marriage license through the Clark County clerk's office. It is valid for one year and costs $55. See resources for further details.
Step 3

If you plan to arrange all of your wedding details yourself, you will need to arrange for an officiant to perform your wedding ceremony. Choose a member of the local clergy or public official empowered by the state, such as a justice of the peace.
Step 4

Shoshone Point - Courtesy of Flickr

With so many beautiful locations to choose from, you will be spoiled for choice. Many couples choose the South Rim Shoshone Point. It is open for weddings and may be reserved in advance and features a few picnic tables and a fire ring. Visit their website, in resources, for contact details.
Step 5

Grand Canyon Skywalk - courtesy of Lonely Planet

The recently-opened Grand Canyon Skywalk offers the opportunity to have your nuptials with the ultimate view - hovering some 4000 feet above the Colorado River on the edge of the canyon. See the Skywalk website for more details.
Step 6

Courtesy of grandcanyontours.com

For a wedding with a twist, why not combine a helicopter ride with your Grand Canyon wedding? Flying from Las Vegas, a helicopter can descend you and your party below the rim prior to your nuptials at the Grand Canyon West Ranch. Your party will be collected from the helipad in a horse drawn wagon and taken to the stunning Grand Canyon West Ranch or a romantic vista overlooking the rim of the Grand Canyon for your wedding. See Grand Canyon West Ranch in resources for more information.