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How to Plan a Destination Wedding in Zion: A Step-by-Step Guide for Southern Utah Couples

June 3, 2025

How to Plan a Destination Wedding in Zion: A Step-by-Step Timeline for Stress-Free Southern Utah I Do’s Planning a destination wedding in one of the most stunning landscapes on Earth—Zion National Park and Southern Utah—can be an unforgettable experience. But without the right plan, the desert magic can turn into logistical mayhem. Here’s your step-by-step guide and timeline to make planning smooth, legal, and fun—while capturing the breathtaking scenery you’re dreaming of. 12+ Months Out: Dream Big & Lock In Your Vision Choose Your General LocationZion National Park? Snow Canyon? Coral Pink Sand Dunes? Southern Utah has diverse backdrops—decide what…

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Lazalu Zion Wedding

June 21, 2019

Zion Wedding Venue Lazalu is a wedding venue like no other. It is situated on the outskirts of Zion National Park. Surrounded by breathtaking bluffs and views of Zion Below. If you are a bride that loves the outdoors, and has an eclectic and adventurous soul, there is no better wedding venue for you! Solitude, hiking, climbing, and just relaxing and taking in the views. Lazalu is true perfection. This beautiful venue rests in a meadow surrounded by a walls of sandstone. Enjoy the amazing views of Zion National Park in the distance as you dine with your guests on…

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Zion Park Engagement Session {Jessica+Jamie}

June 13, 2019

Southern Utah Engagement When Jessica and Jamie reached out to me about photographing their engagement session in Zion I was beyond thrilled. Jamie and Jessica are both from the Ohio area and were planning on doing a trip to Southern Utah. We lucked out with some beautiful weather and as always, stunning backdrops. Jessica and Jamie were super fun to work with. Being a same sex lesbian couple, they were concerned with finding a photographer that would be comfortable photographing their love. Im all about telling the story of love that coupes share and was excited to work with them!…

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Zion River Engagement {Rehn+Nick}

August 29, 2018

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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Zion Canyon Overlook Wedding {Chantelle+Macrae}

October 12, 2017

Zion Overlook Pre Wedding I love Zion National Park for a wedding. In all the world there really is no place quite like Zion! Chantelle and Macrae are both from Southern Utah, and wanted to have Zion to be the background of their bridal photos. I love the Zion Overlook hike for wedding photos! A Zion canyon wedding is so unique and beautiful! The day was warm, albeit beautiful. I loved the afternoon sunlight breaking through the sandstone cliffs, lighting these two just perfectly! Not to long ago I was photographing engagements for Chantelle and Macrae. We had an amazing…

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Zion Overlook Wedding {Sandra+Daniel}

July 28, 2017

Wedding at Zion Overlook I love to photograph weddings in Zion National Park. The majestic views and panoramic vistas make for one of the most magnificent wedding backdrops in the world. It is no wonder that couples travel from all over to be married in this awe inspiring location. More often then not weddings in Zion National Park end up down in the canyon. The temple of Sinawava is a beautiful spot that captures some of the canyon feel from below. If you are looking for a spot in the park though, that really captures the essence of Zion, there…

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Joshua Tree Engagement Photos {McKenzie+Adam}

May 22, 2017

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 Slot Canyon Pre Wedding {Tina+Mike}

May 15, 2017

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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Zion National Park Elopement {Brandi+Steve}

February 20, 2017

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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Winter Zion National Park Engagement {Braden+Sara}

January 4, 2017

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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Temple of Sinawava Zion Utah Wedding {Jen+Matt}

October 15, 2016

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…

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Zion Switchback Wedding {Dana+Brian}

September 28, 2016

Zion National Park Wedding Zion Utah Wedding Photographer National Parks like Zion have become a popular spot for a destination wedding and for good reason! Travelers come from all around the world to experience the sandstone cliffs and towering mesas of Zion National Park. If you are considering a Zion National Park Wedding, you won’t be sorry. I love photographing weddings in Zion and Springdale. Dana and Brian had their wedding ceremony and reception at The Switchback Bar and Grill. Its a wonderful spot for a wedding! It has the towering cliffs of the watchman near by and an amazing grove of…

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