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Glacier National Park Wedding Planning Guide

Glacier National Park Elopement And Wedding Planning Guide

Your Ultimate guide on how to get married in Glacier National Park

All the info you need for planning your elopement or small wedding in Glacier National Park

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Your Glacier National Park Wedding

Glacier is home to one of the most breathtaking landscapes on earth. While there are an abundance of reasons why it's a popular wedding destination, it can also be overwhelming trying to plan your wedding day. That's where we come in, as photographers and planning assistants who serve Glacier National Park and the surrounding areas of Northwest Montana, we'd like to provide you with guidance and resources on how to make your day stress-free and epic. Learn more about working with us for your Glacier National Park wedding photography.

How To Get Married In Glacier National Park Checklist

Wondering how to get married in Glacier National Park? This is your basic step-by-step guide for planning your wedding or elopement in Glacier National Park. 

  1. Hire your creative and planning team

  2. Pick a date

  3. Choose your wedding ceremony location

  4. Work on the first draft of your wedding day timeline

  5. Apply for your special use Permit

  6. Book lodging at the appropriate side of the park

  7. Hire the rest of your wedding vendors

  8. Soliday your wedding day timeline

  9. Give guests a packing list, and all park information

  10. Download offline maps of the entire park

  11. Pack the essentials for your wedding and safety

  12. Get married and have an unforgettable experience

  13. Remember to leave no trace and follow park rules

  14. Watch wildlife from a safe distance, do not approach ever!

Want more info on each step, we cover all of these in greater detail below!

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Planning Your Glacier National Park Wedding

Things to Consider When Planning Your Glacier National Park Wedding

So you’re getting married in Glacier National Park,

Before we really get started, here are a few things to think about to get you started. There is nothing worse than finding out the most amazing viewpoint you had been dreaming about saying your vows at isn’t accessible due to snow until July when your wedding date in is May. We wanna avoid that kinda easily avoidable logistical error straight away to help you plan the most amazing wedding day experience of all time!

So what exactly should you be asking yourself before really diving into planning the logistics of your wedding?

  1. When do you want to get married? Do you have a specific date in mind like your anniversary or a certain month you have extra PTO? Do you wanna catch the wildflower bloom? Or have full access to the park when the Going-To-The-Sun Road opens?

  2. Is there a specific activity you’re hoping to do? For example: do you want to rent the Wedding Boat and paddle around Lake McDonald on your wedding day? Then you may only have a window of June-September to access the lake. Or are you dreaming of a hike along the Highline Trail, then you may only have July-September as an option depending on snow pack and trail conditions.

  3. Are you inviting any guests? If so, what are your guests hiking abilities, are they able to travel to your location easily, what is their outdoor comfort level? What would be the total head count, as some ceremony locations in the park have group limits along with limited parking at trail heads.

  4. Are you bringing your pup along? Most of the park doesn’t allow non-service animals in the park, besides in most paved areas.

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Glacier National park Fees And Passes

Glacier National Park Private Vehicle Entrance Fees

Glacier National Park does require a vehicle pass for everyone entering the park and depends on how large your vehicle is and if you want a week or annual pass.

Glacier National Park Vehicle Reservation System

In addition to the vehicle pass there is a vehicle reservation ticket for each of the four areas of the park, including the Going-to-the-Sun Road, Many Glacier, Two-Medicine and North Fork entrances. If you’re only going to be in the park for your wedding day and have already secured your special use ceremony permit you do not need the extra vehicle reservation ticket, just your signed permit and weekly or annual park entrance pass. Full information for vehicle reservations for all four areas of the Park.

Below are where you can purchase the tickets 120 days in advance.

Going-To-The-Sun Road 3-Day Corridor Vehicle Entry Ticket

North Fork 1-Day Vehicle Entry Ticket

Many Glacier 1-Day Vehicle Entry Ticket

Two-Medicine 1-Day Vehicle Entry Ticket

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Best Time To Have Your Wedding in Glacier National Park

July-September is the best time of year for getting married in Montana. Choosing the middle of Summer and early Fall gives you the best opportunity for warmer, sunnier days (of course there’s never a guarantee when it comes to any kind of mountain weather). And typically the full Going-to-the-Sun Road opens late June early July.

This is definitely busy tourist season thought. Lodging will be tougher to find, entrance wait times will be longer, special use permits will be more competitive and it will be tougher to find seclusion on trails and less parking along popular hot spots. We’re here to help you with all this, if you’re wanting seclusion at an iconic location in the park, we can help you plan a timeline that will give you the best chance at this.

August-September is a beautiful time to visit the park, especially the high alpine areas where the snow is finally melted off, but it is considered fire season and this could impact your wedding day so just make sure to have a really solid backup plan!

May, June and October is the best time of year for less crowds, but the downside is more unpredictable weather, less things open, foggy and snowy in the high alpine areas and the Going-to-the-Sun Road not being fully open.

Current weather info for both sides of the park:

Current Weather Conditions for West Glacier

Current Weather Conditions for St. Mary

Tips For Avoiding Crowds And Summer Congestion

Aim for a midweek wedding date, or visit the parks before 8am or after 4pm if you can. Weekends, especially in July and August, can have long wait times to enter the park (even with the timed entry tickets) and hard to find a parking spaces in popular locations like Logan Pass, which can add a ton of stress and potentially make you miss out on good lighting and epic locations.

Also, don’t forget to avoid large events in the area and Holiday weeks. The Glacier National Park official events calendar.

If seclusion is super important to you, aim for sunrise midweek, that will double your chances of having the place to yourself or at least not having to compete with a ton of other people.

Visit The Park During Shoulder Season

Glacier National Park’s shoulder season is usually June and October where the weather can be more unpredictable, and the full Going to the Sun Road isn’t open, but there is still so much to see, a lot less tourists and the rates are generally less expensive. 

Another unique bonus to getting married when the full GTTSR isn’t open is the opportunity to see the park in a truly different way. You can rent an e-bike or regular bike and ride up the closed sections of the road. We did this and it was one of my absolute favorite things I’ve ever done. Having driven the road a ton of times, I never thought seeing the same sights in a slower and more intentional way would be so much more awe-inspiring. 

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Where To Have Your Glacier Park Wedding Ceremony

Here’s a list of all the locations inside the park you can get a permit to have your wedding ceremony. Each location allows up to 2 hours and do not allow any tables or decor to be setup.

Each location has specific maximum participants with none over 30 persons, including yourselves, vendors, guests, officiant, kids, etc.

The full list to all current Glacier National Park Wedding Ceremony Locations and rules.

Glacier National Parks NPS ceremony images.

East Glacier

Two Medicine

  • Pray Lake

  • Two Medicine Campground Group Site

  • Two Medicine Campground Amphitheater

  • Two Medicine Picnic Area

  • Walton Picnic Area

St. Mary

  • St. Mary Amphitheater

  • Rising Sun Amphitheater

  • St. Mary Lake Shoreline

  • Sun Point

  • 1913 Ranger Station

  • Red Eagle Trailhead

Many Glacier

  • Shore of Josephine Lake

  • Many Glacier Hotel Beach

  • Behind Many Glacier Hotel

  • Many Glacier Hotel SW Beach

  • Many Glacier Hotel Deck

  • Many Glacier CG Amphitheater

West Glacier

Lake McDonald

  • Apar Amphitheater

  • Apgar Picnic Area

  • Fish Creek Amphitheater

  • Fish Creek Picnic Area

  • Avalanche Amphitheater

  • Avalanche Picnic Area

  • 7 Mile Pullout (Sandy Point)

  • 10 Mile Pullout (Jackson Bay)

  • Sprague Picnic Area

  • Lake McDonald Lodge Beach

  • Ryan Beach

North Fork District

  • Juniper River Access

  • Bowman Lake Day Use Area

  • Kintla Lake Day Use Area

Our Top 5 Best Wedding Ceremony Locations In Glacier National Park

Pray Lake

Max People: 30

*Available before 8am or after 4pm. Not available July 2nd-5th

Shore Of Josephine Lake

Max People: 30

*Available before 9am or after 5pm. Not available Labor Day Weekend

Many Glacier Hotel Beach

Max People: 15

*Available before 9am or after 5pm. Not available Labor Day Weekend

Sun Point

Max People: 12

*Available before 4pm (2pm start). Not available July 2nd-5th

Avalanche Picnic Area

Max People: 15

*Only after 6pm. Minimal parking available

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Getting To Glacier National Park

What Montana Airport to Fly Into

If you’re planning on staying on the West side of Glacier National Park, I recommend flying into Glacier Park International Airport in Kalispel, MT or another option is a smaller airport about 2.5 hours from the West Glacier Park entrance, Missoula Montana Airport.

Transportation

You will want to get a rental car to have the freedom to explore the whole park at your leisure. But, if you’re not too keen about driving around winding switchbacks with loads of other tourists on the roads and would rather take in the sights from the comfort of another driver, there are Going-to-the-Sun Road shuttles and the Red Bus Tours you can get on to explore the park that way.

The Going-to-the-Sun Road

The Going-to-the-Sun Road (GTTSR) is 50 miles of the most iconic drive in the entire Western United States, in my opinion. The road connects the West Side of the park to the East Side, stretching from the West Entrance to the St. Mary Entrance. It’s got some of the most jaw-dropping views ever seen from a vehicle. It climbs 6,466 ft in elevation to its highest point in Logan Pass. It is one of those things you just have to experience while you’re there.

When Does The GTTSR Fully Open?

Typically the full road is open in early July and closes the third Monday in October, but weather can impact these dates so it’s always best to check the NPS.gov website for current Going-to-the-Sun Road conditions.

How To Get Going-to-the-Sun Road Tickets?

For all vehicles accessing the Going-to-the-Sun Road there is a 1-Day Corridor Vehicle Entry Ticket Required for entry to the park between 6 am MST and 3 pm MST. You will need to purchase a ticket ahead of time, they are released 120 days in advance, and you cannot purchase them at the gate. The most up-to-date information can be viewed on the Glacier National Park Announcement Page.

If you already have accommodations inside the park or have booked an activity with a guide or outfitter company, that counts as your pass for that day.

How to Get From West Side Glacier to East Side Glacier?

The easiest and most scenic is the Going-to-the-Sun Road, but if that’s closed, the alternate route is US Rt 2 which brings you down and around to either West Glacier or East Park Village.

How Long is The Going-to-the-Sun Road Drive

The drive from West Glacier to St. Mary Village is approximately 2 hours without stopping or coming upon any wildlife traffic jams.

It’s always good to plan an extra 30-60 mins into your timeline when including the GTTSR into your wedding day for wildlife, bikers, slow downs, full parking, spontaneous stops, etc.

Other Ways to Get Around the Park

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How To Get Married In Glacier National Park

Wedding Ceremony Permits and Fees Quick Links

Current Glacier National Park Wedding Ceremony Information 

Special use permit application 

Glacier National Park list of ceremony locations list

Wedding ceremony locations park images

How To Get A Wedding Ceremony Permit In Glacier National Park?

You can apply for your permit no sooner than one year in advance of your wedding date, but no later than 20 days before your date. The park only allows so many permits in the park a day, so the closer to the year in advance the better.

  1. Fill out the Special use permit application

  2. To pay via credit card, wait for the park to call you to give them your payment info. Or mail the $125 in check or money order to:

    GLACIER NATIONAL PARK
    PO Box 128
    West Glacier, MT 59936 

  3. When your permit is approved, they will email it back to you for you to sign

  4. You will need to bring either a digital or paper copy of your permit with you into the park, this also acts as your vehicle entry ticket for the day. (note: your guests in other vehicles will still need to get a separate vehicle reservation for that specific area).

Wedding Ceremony Rules

Glacier Park wedding ceremony rules from NPS.gov:

  • Soft music such as an acoustic guitar or phone speaker is generally allowed. There are noise level regulations in place. Generally, no one outside of your group should be able to hear it. Please put it on your permit application if you plan to have any sort of music.

  • All participants associated with a Special Park Uses must comply with all park regulations including, but not limited to those regarding the storage and handling of food and disposal of trash.

  • Please follow Leave No Trace ethics throughout your entire visit to Glacier National Park.

  • Nothing may be spread, scattered, or released. This includes, but is not limited to: rice, birdseed, bubbles, flower petals (both real and fake), balloons, and butterflies.

  • The area used for your ceremony is to be left in the same or better condition than as you found it.

  • Pets are allowed in developed areas such as amphitheaters, campgrounds, and picnic areas. Think “Paws on Pavement”. For the safety of both your pet and the park’s wildlife, pets must always be kept on a 6ft leash and under physical control. Pets are not allowed in buildings, the backcountry, on trails, or along most lakeshores/waterways. Pets are never allowed to chase or otherwise harass wildlife or other park visitors. ADA certified service animals are always welcome.

Who Can Officiate Your Montana Wedding? 

Want a family member or friend to officiate your wedding? There are no registration requirements in Montana for your officiant, but they must be an ordained minister to legally solemnize the marriage. We also can officially sign your paperwork to make it official!

Solemnization And Registration Official Montana Code

40-1-301. Solemnization and registration. (1) A marriage may be solemnized by a judge of a court of record, by a public official whose powers include solemnization of marriages, by a mayor, city judge, or justice of the peace, by a notary public authorized pursuant to 1-5-630, by a tribal judge, or in accordance with any mode of solemnization recognized by any religious denomination, Indian nation or tribe, or native group. Either the person solemnizing the marriage or, if no individual acting alone solemnized the marriage, a party to the marriage shall complete the marriage certificate form and forward it to the clerk of the district court.

More information on Solemnization in Montana

How to legally get married in Flathead County (West Side) and Glacier County (East Side)

Current marriage application information for Flathead County.

The marriage license may be obtained in any County within the state of Montana, and applies to all ceremonies within Montana. The license must be returned to the Clerk's office that issued the license within 30 days of your ceremony in order to be registered with the State.

Can be submitted online, but marriage applicants must appear in person to sign the application and pay the $53 fee, at which time the Marriage License will be created. There’s no waiting period or required blood test, you can use your marriage license right away it does expire after 180 days.

Both applicants must be single and provide proof of age with either a current drivers license, Passport, birth certificate, military ID, etc. 

Your Marriage License Checklist:

  • $53 Cash, Visa or Mastercard (There is a $2.33 processing fee for cards)

  • Valid photo ID (driver's license, Passport)

  • Birth Information including City, County, State or Foreign Country

  • Social Security Number

  • Fathers' first, middle, and last name, current residence, and birth state

  • Mothers' first, middle, and maiden name, current residence, and birth state.

  • Any information regarding previous marriages including date, county, and state of dissolution or death of spouse

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Glacier National Park Lodging

Where to stay in Glacier Park for your wedding.

This could look very different for everyone, but here are a few things to think about while deciding where to stay:

  • How far are you willing to travel for the ceremony and celebration? One hour, half hour, 20 minutes?

  • Do you want to stay IN the park?

  • Will it just be the two of you, or do you need to find a place that accommodates everyone?

  • Do you need to stay close to an airport or emergency services? Think about guests (if you’re having them), some may have trouble traveling long distances or may have health conditions that might keep them staying closer to hospitals, etc.

  • Are you wanting to incorporate your lodging into the whole experience or just need a place to stay?

  • What's the overall aesthetic of your day?

Wedding Venue And Lodging In One

Unique Glacier Park Lodging

Lodging Inside Glacier National Park

East Side Glacier Park Lodging

West Side Glacier Park Lodging

Backcountry Chalets

Recommend booking 1+ years in advance, click here to check all park lodging availability.

Lodging West Side

Just the 2 of you

Everyone staying together

Lodging East Side

Just the 2 of you

Everyone onsite

Everyone staying together

Rising Wolf Ranch Family Reunions Corporate Get-Aways

Front Country Campsite List In Glacier National Park

West Side Glacier Campsites

  • Apgar Campground

  • Fish Creek Campground

  • Sprague Creek Campground - First come first serve only

  • Avalanche Creek Campground - First come first serve only

  • Bowman Lake Campground  - First come first serve only

East Side Glacier Campsites

Camping in Glacier National Park info

Here is more info about campground status in Glacier National Park

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Glacier National Park Montana Wedding Venues

Small Wedding Venues

Perfect for micro, intimate and elopement weddings 

Under Canvas in Coram, MT

Upscale canvas glamping tents located in the Montana Northwoods.

Haymoon Resort in Whitefish, MT

Where luxury meets wilderness.

Big wedding venues 100+ guests in Western Montana

Snowline Acres in Kalispell, MT

Green Valley Ranch in West Glacier, MT

The Venue at Montana 45 in Bigfork, MT

Glacier Park Lodge in East Glacier Village, MT

Glacier Park Weddings in West Glacier, MT

Glacier Outdoor Weddings in West Glacier, MT

Micro-wedding and intimate wedding venues in Western Montana

Under Canvas Coram, MT

Haymoon Resort in Whitefish, MT

Jewel Basin Weddings in Kalispell, MT

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Glacier National Park Wedding Vendors

Restaurants + Food

Kopper Kitchen

The Simple Chef

Oso’s Catering

Montana Craft Kitchen

Roaming Taps

Rental + Decor

Empress Tents & Events

The Party Store

Celebrate Rentals

Videographers

On The Fly Films

Media by Molly

Photographers

Narrowleaf Love & Adventure Photography

Dress Stores

Mimi’s Bridal Boutique

J Scott Couture

ReStored Bridal

Hair and Makeup

Orenda Beauty

Craft Society Salon

Bridal Bliss Hair & Makeup by Lana

Majestic mountain beauty

Ty Nykole

Florist

Rose Mountain Floral

Mum's Weddings

Flathead Farmworks

Forage and Floral

Conrad Floral

Bakeries

Fleur Bake Shop

Montana Wildflour Baking Co. 

Miss Patti Cakes

Sweat Traditions

Officiants

Anna

Best Day Officiants - up for a hike

Ordained ANGEL

406 Officiant

Wedding Planner + Coordinator

Big Day Celebrations

SG Weddings

Wild Montana Wedding

Repeat Bouquet Weddings

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Ideas for your Glacier National Park Wedding Celebration

After getting married in the park, you’re likely going to want to do something fun to celebrate! Whether you want to drive back to Kalispell and have a nice dinner with your guests, or you want to go on an adventure just the two of you.

Here Are Some Wedding Celebration Ideas:

  • Dinner at a restaurant

  • Book a wedding reception venue

  • Picnic

  • Hire a private chef

  • Get cozy and order in

  • Play games

Glacier National Park Wedding Adventure Ideas

There are SO many things to do in Glacier National Park, here are a few adventure activities you could do on your wedding day or the day after to celebrate in an epic way!

More things to do in Glacier National Park on the NPS website.

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Glacier National Park Wedding Day Timeline

So what does a full day wedding adventure look like in Glacier National Park?

The park is pretty big and split into East Glacier and West Glacier. To explore the whole park in a day would be pretty tough. For this reason I always encourage couples to consider a multi-day wedding experience. This way you can see it all. But if that sounds too overwhelming I would recommend sticking close-ish to the side of the park you’re having your wedding ceremony.

Here’s an example of a real Glacier National Park 2-day wedding day timeline:

2-Day Wedding Adventure 15 hrs 

DAY 1-> 7.5 hrs Sunset Ceremony 

2:00 pm Meet at Belton Chalet for getting ready photos

3:30 pm Wrap up photos and head to Glacier National Park (1hr)

5:00 pm Arrive at viewpoint for ceremony

  • ceremony permit starts at 5pm

6:00 pm Wrap up and continue to — Trail (30mins)

6:30 pm Adventure time!

8:00 pm Arrive back at car and head to — for sunset photos (30mins)

9:38 pm Nautical Sunset

9:30 pm Wrap up for the day - coverage ends

DAY 2 -> 7.5 hrs Sunrise Adventure

6:30 am Meet at West Side for sunrise pics

7:30 am Drive to East Side for hiking adventure (1.5 hrs)

9:30 am Begin hike, taking photos along the way (1 miles)

10:30 am Arrive at location - photos begin

1:00 pm Wrap up photos and hike back to trailhead (1hrs)

2:00 pm Arrive at trailhead/ photo coverage ends

If you want to see what their wedding days looked like, check out the couples Glacier National Park Wedding on our blog.

Making A Wedding Day Plan B

Things happen, whether it’s crazy weather or road closures, be prepared!

Anytime you are planning adventures in the outdoors there can be unforeseen things that pop up to delay or crush even the most well thought out Plan A’s. From a minor inconvenience, like an unexpectedly long line getting into the park, to a total road or trail shutdown from wildfires, snow, or rock falls. 

For this reason, along with unforeseen bad weather, it's always good to have solid backup plans that you are also stoked as heck about! You don’t want to look at your plan B wedding day as a “less than” experience for any reason. 

So planning a couple super rad wedding day options in different locations outside the park or a different time of day is a great idea. 

You may not be able to pull another permit for a different time though, so it’s best to have some options for at least the ceremony outside of the park and maybe your photos and adventure inside the park.

Ideas for Plan B’s and C’s for weather can include the same park but at lower elevation, or a same location at different time of day. For park, road and trail closures it can look like the same park, different trail, same location, different trailhead, or even a completely different location nearby.

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How to Be Safe and Leave No Trace In Glacier

In Glacier National Park you are in what’s called Bear Country, so knowing how to properly prepare for and respond to any bear encounters is crucial. There are two types of bears in Glacier Park, Grizzly’s and Black Bear. 

Bear Country Basics

  • Keep a Safe Distance at least 100 yards

  • Always bring bear spray (and know how to use it)

    • You can buy bear spray at most outdoor shops like REI, Cabelas and nearly all Visitor Centers in the Park. 

    • You can rent bear spray from Glacier Outfitters

    • Some accommodations also provide bear spray for free

  • Don’t stop your vehicle near a bear on the road

  • Make noise when hiking

  • Avoid hiking alone

  • Don’t run from a bear or trail run (it activates their prey drive)

  • Always secure food, garbage, water and any scented items (including lotions, deodorants, chapsticks, etc. in a designated bear box, hung in a tree or a hard sided vehicle when at camp.

  • Be bear aware, always keep an eye on your surroundings

Bear Spray Basics

While you might feel safe in your vehicle or standing on the side of the road watching one of these walking around, you should always keep your distance and have bear spray on you, within hands reach and you need to know how to use it.

Here are some basics to keep in mind when handling bear spray, click here for more detail bear spray information.

  • Every single person in your group should have their own bear spray

  • Bear spray needs to be at quick hands reach and should not be stored in your backpack. Ideally it should be in a holster on your hip or chest.

  • Bear spray is a deterrent that contains irritating and inflammatory agents from an expanding cloud when sprayed to help stop a charging.

  • To be ready if/when a bear charges you should practice unholstering the bear spray and placing your thumb over the safely wedge and pull it back to remove it DON’T ACTUALLY SPRAY IT. This is to practice in the event of an emergency. 

  • If you are going to discharge it, make sure you have a firm grip on the canister to ensure when spraying it does not tilt up and make a cloud above the bear.

  • If a bear is charging very near you within 30-60 feet aim the spray downward and towards the bear with a slight side-to-side movement creating a barrier.

  • If a bear is charging 15-20 feet, spray directly at the front of the bear and continue spraying until the bear diverts or is about to make contact. 

More information on bear safety on the National Park Service Website for Glacier National Park 

How To Leave No Trace In Glacier Park

  • Hike on durable surfaces and stay on trail

  • Don’t leave your trash (including food scraps and toilet paper) anywhere in the park. 

    • Bring an airtight gallon sized bag with you to properly dispose of waste in designated dumpsters.

  • Leave what you find

  • Keep a minimum distance of 25 yards from all wildlife and 100 yards from bears and wolves.

  • Respect other park visitors

  • Don’t play loud music

  • Walk in single file to minimize trail widening and erosion

  • Don’t upload images on social media of any illegal activities

  • Don’t geotag locations that are off limits 

  • If there are no restrooms along the trail, dig a 6-8 inch cathole at least 200 feet from any water source, campsite or trail and cover completely when done. 

More Park info on how to Leave No Trace Glacier National Park
More information from the Leave No Trace Organization

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Glacier National Park Wedding Packing List

Wedding day basics:

  • Wedding attire

  • Rings

  • Vows

  • Details (flowers, tie, ring box, letters, etc.)

  • Desserts/food

  • Marriage License

Adventure basics:

  • Food/ water/ snacks

  • Bear spray

  • Gps/satellite communicator

  • Good footwear (even if it doesn’t match your outfit, bring an extra pair for walking/hiking)

  • Backpack to carry all the things

  • Headlamps

  • First aid kit

  • Trekking poles (if doing any incline, or have bad knees/ankles)

Even if you’re not planning a hiking wedding, Glacier National Park is a wild place without much cell service, emergency services and lots of wildlife. Having redundancy of the most important things, like shoes, first aid, water, food, etc. is a good way to be extra prepared for getting married in the wild. Also, breaking up those critical items between the two of your bags ensures not all the essentials are lost if something crazy happens to one of your packs!

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We’re Here To Help You Plan Your Glacier Wedding

We know planning a destination wedding to a place you may or may not have been to can be overwhelming, but we’re here to help make this process as easy as possible. Don’t let yourself get too caught up in the logistics, and allow yourself to have fun dreaming up your once in a lifetime wedding day experience!

Ready To Get Married In Glacier National Park With Us?

We are stoked to join you and help you plan your wedding day adventure! We will be there August 2023 and have 3 available spots for elopements or adventure sessions!

All Glacier National Park Wedding Packages Include:

  • 2 photographers

  • Unlimited consultations and planning (YES, we help you plan too!)

    • Location recommendations

    • Customized timeline

    • Vendor, lodging and adventure ideas

    • Permit assistance

    • Complimentary officiant services

    • Access to exclusive planning guide

  • High-resolution images with print release

  • Travel anywhere in Glacier National Park 

Special July 2024 Pricing

4 HR -> $6,000

6 HR -> $7,000

8 HR -> $8,000

2-Day -> $11,000

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Your Glacier National Park Wedding And Elopement Photographer Team

We’ve been working and exploring in Glacier National Park since our first trip together there in 2018. Having photographed weddings and couple sessions in the park, bringing us here each summer after that, we’ve started considering this our second home.

This place is so much more than just epic views to us. We love and appreciate the history, diverse wildlife, snow capped peaks, wildflower valley’s, endless hiking and untouched wilderness.

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More Adventure Wedding, Elopement And Planning Resources

Adventure Elopements + Weddings We Photographed in Montana at Glacier National Park

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