The Wedding Tree Wedding + Elopement Guide - Jackson, Wyoming
Hey, I’m Danielle! I’m a wedding and elopement photographer in Jackson, WY and literally live in Grand Teton National Park. I’ve seen all of the wedding ceremony sites at every time of day and in every season, which is the kind of expertise you want in someone who will be helping plan your timeline and taking your wedding photos.
If having a photographer with some serious local expertise and skill behind the camera sounds like something you want on your very important wedding day, check out my Grand Teton wedding and elopement packages.
Interested in booking The Wedding Tree for your wedding but not sure where to start? I put together an enormous guide for my clients that includes planning essentials like a step-by-step permitting guide, marriage license information, and my personal suggestions for time of day, vendors, where to stay, and more.
*A note on this guide: one of the clients featured here requested not to be shown identifiably in photos, so my public images are pretty limited. Nonetheless, this is a very stunning venue.
Here, I’ll get into the basics:
The Wedding Tree is nestled just outside the picturesque towns of Kelly and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Though The Wedding Tree is just outside of the park, if you’re dreaming of Grand Teton National Park vibes for your wedding, you've come to the right place. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll walk you through the steps to make your dream wedding at The Wedding Tree a reality.
The Wedding Tree Overview
The Wedding Tree is located just outside Kelly, Wyoming (which is about 25 minutes outside of Jackson Hole) and offers a unique blend of rustic elegance and natural beauty. The venue is basically composed of two gigantic trees on the edge of a hill with a dramatic backdrop of the Teton range. It’s a pretty under the radar spot as Grand Teton wedding ceremony venues go and you won’t have to deal with other visitors like you would at some of the sites in the park, which makes it even more special.
Location
The Wedding Tree isn’t actually a Grand Teton National Park venue. It’s an outdoor wedding venue near Kelly, Wyoming in the Bridger Teton National Forest and Gros Ventre Mountains (grow-vont), at the edge of rolling hills and the Gros Ventre river. It has an unbeatable view of the entire Teton range. It is about a 35 minute drive from Jackson Hole, and a 5 minute hike to the Wedding Tree itself on an obvious path.
Permits
To get married at The Wedding Tree, you’ll need to fill out an Operating Plan and choose dates online with the Friends of Bridger Teton calendar.
Time of Year
Summer through fall are the best times for ceremonies at the Wedding Tree and other venues in Jackson Hole. It can stay chilly in the mornings all summer, but it’s much more bearable in July and August.
The Tetons can get hit hard by wildfire smoke, however, so it’s a bit of a toss up whether you want to gamble on rain, snow, or smoke. The Wedding Tree is pretty far away from the Tetons and not being able to see the mountains on your wedding day is tragic, so earlier summer sessions will reduce your chances of getting smoked out.
Transportation
The Wedding Tree has extremely limited parking, so it’s best to book a shuttle from Jackson Hole to the venue. The parking should be adequate for smaller elopements, however.
Pet Friends
Looking to bring your goodest boy to your elopement? The Wedding Tree is on National Forest land, so it’s pet friendly venue! It’s one of the few in the area, since pets aren’t allowed in Grand Teton National Park.
Nearby Outdoor Wedding Venues in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
If you’re looking to add another site to your wedding, the Moulton Barns at Mormon Row and a few of my other favorite photo sites are right down the road.
More Jackson Hole, Wyoming Wedding Venues
Just starting to explore wedding venues in Grand Teton and Jackson Hole? If you’d like to check out more options beyond The Wedding Tree, check out my guides to the other popular Grand Teton National Park wedding venues.
Wedding Venues in Grand Teton National Park:
More Planning Resources
Choosing to have your wedding at The Wedding Tree is a huge step in the planning process but there’s a lot more that goes into Jackson Hole weddings and elopements. Check out my ultra-comprehensive guide to eloping in Jackson Hole for everything else you need!
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