| For the bride and groom who want to be married | | | | parks. |
| near the grandeur of magnificent trees, waterfalls, | | | | Here are some restrictions specifically for |
| rivers, lakes and mountains, a National Park could | | | | Yosemite National Park, but may apply to other |
| be the perfect venue. | | | | parks as well: |
| For the bride and groom who want to be married | | | | - Weddings are not allowed around the bases of |
| near the grandeur of magnificent trees, waterfalls, | | | | Sequoia trees. |
| rivers, lakes and mountains, a National Park could | | | | - The release of butterflies is prohibited. |
| be the perfect venue. After completing an online | | | | - Birdseed or rice may not be thrown within the |
| application, you will be issued a permit at a cost of | | | | park as this provides an unnatural food source for |
| $150.00. Weddings may be scheduled up to one | | | | park wildlife. |
| year in advance and not less than 3 weeks prior | | | | - The use of balloons or other types of |
| to your wedding. | | | | decorations will not be authorized. |
| There may be many restrictions associated with | | | | - No event or directional signs are allowed. |
| having your wedding at a National Park. The | | | | - Picnic areas may not be reserved and are only |
| wedding permit does not allow your ceremony to | | | | available on a first-come basis. The permittee is |
| restrict other park visitors from your chosen | | | | responsible for the cleanup of the site and all |
| location. Entrance fees into the park are not | | | | trash. Yosemite National Park Rangers strictly |
| waived for guests or wedding participants. In | | | | enforce all laws relating to excessive drinking. |
| most parks, time allowed for outdoor events is | | | | - Chairs, tables or other furniture are not allowed |
| three hours. Wedding permits are not issued for | | | | at the site of your wedding unless a picnic area is |
| heavy use periods-Memorial Day weekend, the | | | | used. |
| Fourth of July, and Labor Day weekend. An | | | | With careful planning and communication with the |
| additional charge of $50.00 per hour may be | | | | National Park of your choice, you can celebrate |
| incurred for an Event Monitor for those outdoor | | | | your wedding day surrounded by breathtaking |
| activities of 50 people or more. No amplified music | | | | natural beauty. |
| or public address systems are allowed in some | | | | |