Zion Mountain Ranch Wedding Guide: A Dream Destination in Southern Utah If you’re dreaming of a breathtaking destination wedding surrounded by towering red cliffs, wide open meadows, and wild buffalo roaming in the distance—Zion Mountain Ranch might be exactly what you’re looking for. Nestled just outside Zion National Park, this one-of-a-kind venue combines luxury, nature, and unmatched views to create an unforgettable wedding experience. Why Get Married at Zion Mountain Ranch? Zion Mountain Ranch is a hidden gem perched on the eastern edge of Zion National Park. It’s perfect for couples who want the beauty of Zion without the crowds…
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How Much Does a Wedding Cost in Zion National Park? A Local Photographer’s Guide to Planning a Destination Wedding in Southern Utah Zion National Park and its surrounding towns—Springdale, Hurricane, East Zion—have become one of the most sought-after locations for destination weddings in the U.S. The towering cliffs, golden light, and epic backdrops make it unforgettable—but what does it actually cost? Whether you’re planning a scenic ceremony with 20 guests or a full-scale wedding weekend, here’s a clear look at what you can expect to invest when tying the knot in Zion. Of course all of these costs can very…
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Hunter Conference Center Wedding The Hunter Conference Center on the campus of SUU in Cedar City is an awesome venue for a reception. Cedar City is such a stunning place for a wedding! Especially during the summer months when St George and the rest of Southern Utah can be so hot, the cool mountain air of Cedar City can make for the perfect retreat. A wedding at The Hunter Conference Center with its high ceilings and deep wood walls, makes for a really cool event space. I especially love the giant stained glass window across the back wall. Jessica and…
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Zion Nature Center Wedding Cheska and Adam traveled with their friends and family from all over the world to be married in Zion National Park. These two are the sweetest couple and were so fun to work with! They were married at The Nature Center in Zion. It is one of the prettiest spots in the park for a wedding. Its perfect with its beautiful lawn and stunning views of the park. Southern Utah with all of its national and state parks has become a draw for couples from all over. There is a sense of awe and wonder to…
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Zion Overlook Wedding Photographer There is no place in the world like Zion National Park to have a destination wedding! A Zion National Park Elopement or Wedding is always amazing! I love photographing weddings in Zion, and am so happy to have photographed Whitney and Daniel’s special day! This was a destination wedding in all senses of the word. Traveling all the way from Australia, the two came across the world to be married in Zion National Park. Many of their friends and families came from the east coast, or from Australia. Southern Utah and Zion has such an overwhelming…
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Zion Utah Engagement Photos Rehn and Nick both love the water. Their Zion River Engagement was a blast! I absolutely love photographing engagement sessions in Zion! These two will be getting married at Lake Havasu in 2019 where Rehn grew up. For their engagement photos, they knew they wanted to be by the water in some form or another. We decided on the combination of the beautiful scenery of Zion, and the beautiful virgin river. I always love photographing couples in and around water. Especially in the desert where water is so precious. It makes for such unique and fun…
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Southern Utah Engagement Photographer Joshua Tree Engagement Photos As a photographer I just love light! I love light shining thought trees, and over mountains. This engagement photo session with McKenzie and Adam provided some awesome light! I love the sun shining through the Joshua Trees where we started their photo session. These trees really became the theme of our Joshua Tree Engagement. That being said, there were so many other amazing backdrops by the river! We made our way from the cactus like Joshua Trees to the river. The red rock cliffs mixed with the cool water from the river was…
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Zion Utah Wedding Photographer Zion Slot Canyon Engagement Elopements, weddings and engagements have become so popular in Zion. There is a reason that people travel from all around the world to visit and be married in Zion National Park in Southern Utah! This place is absolutely spectacular. The slot canyons are probably one of the lesser thought about features of Zion. A Zion Slot Canyon Engagement can be so unique and beautiful! I am so glad that we did Tina and Mike’s engagement photos in Zion. Engagement Photos In Zion Tina and Mike wanted to have their engagement photos taken…
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Elopement in Zion National Park Zion Wedding Photographer I always love photographing elopements in Zion National Park. I had the pleaser again of working with Steve Masefield the wedding efficient, on this great little engagement by the National Park. You really can’t go wrong with planning a wedding or an elopement in Zion National Park. With its jaw dropping sandstone cliffs and vistas, it is one of the most amazing places in the world. I love photographing weddings in Zion and had a great time photographing this one!
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Engagement Proposals in Zion National park happen all year long, but the winter is the off season for Zion National Park. People don’t associate Zion with snow, but we do get it from time to time, and when it happens, it is beyond breathtaking. I loved photographing the engagement of Sara and Braden in Zion National Park in the winter. I love the warmth of the red and orange sandstone mixed with the cold snow. It makes for such beautiful and interesting photo backdrops. As a wedding photographer in Southern Utah I have the opportunity to work often in Zion,…
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Snow Canyon Utah Wedding Location Southern Utah Wedding Photographer Zion National Park is so appealing for weddings and adventure, but can often be busy with tourists. Less known, but equally spectacular in its own way, Snow Canyon State Park is an absolutely stunning location for a wedding. After photographing the first half of Brittney and Tyler’s pre wedding at the St George temple, we made the quick trip over to Snow Canyon to capture some of the splendor that Southern Utah has to offer. I always love photographing weddings and engagements in Snow Canyon. The towering sandstone cliffs of red…
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Zion Temple of Sinawava Wedding Teaser Zion Wedding Photographer At the end of the road in Zion and a short walk off the path will lead to The Temple of Sinawava. This gorgeous spot in Zion National Park is located prior to The Narrows. People come from all over the world to visit this majestic valley. Zion National Park has increasingly become a destination wedding location for couples from around the world. The Temple of Sinawava is one of the easiest spots to get to while being fully encapsulated in the towering sandstone cliffs by the Virgin River. Jen and…










