Jackson Hole Wyoming - Spectacular Scenery, Gorgeous Wedding Locations!

My wife and I did not get married in Jackson Hole, but part of our honeymoon took place here. We opted out of flying overseas for our post-wedding bliss. Instead, we pointed our car north, and did an extended road-trip through the western United States. Jackson Hole was one of the most awe-inspring stops along the way.

Getting to Jackson Hole and Teton Village isn't as hard as you might think. If you are coming in from the south, you'll likely be taking Highway 189, through Bondurant. It's a pretty straightforward road, however it can get very snowy and icy in the winter, so be careful. If you are coming in from Idaho, you'll be on Highway 22 from Victor, most likely. Highway 191 continues north to Yellowstone National Park.

Jackson Hole is also serviced by air. The Jackson Hole Airport is situated at the base of the awesome Teton Mountains, located completely within Grand Teton National Park. Your wedding party might fly into Denver or Salt Lake City, and then take a connecting flight into the Jackson Hole Airport. The following airlines service this airport:

American
Delta
Northwest
Skywest
United
United Express

You and your wedding party will have a most excellent time in the Jackson area. There is plenty to do any season. One of the popular highlights is the Grand Teton National Park. Towering mountains and a great chance to see some spectacular wildlife are a few of the park highlights.

You are able to have a wedding in the park in a number of locations. A few of the more popular venues are Schwabacher's Landing, Blacktail Ponds Overlook and Signal Mountain Summit. A special park use permit is required and entrance fee policies apply. A permit is required to hold a wedding in the park unless it is at the Chapel of the Transfiguration, the Chapel of the Sacred Heart, or a concession facility.

You can get an online application here: http://www.nps.gov/archive/grte/feespermits/wedding_app.pdf

You may also contact the Chief Ranger's office here:

Chief Ranger's Office
Grand Teton National Park
P.O. Drawer 170
Moose, WY 83012

There are plenty of places to stay in the Jackson area. If you are looking for a wilderness experience, you might want to check out the Flat Creek Ranch. This is a wilderness dude ranch with legendary fishing, hiking, and dining. Although it is "out in the wilderness" - you will be living in luxury. There are five log cabins, clawfoot bathtubs, and woodburing stoves. The Lodge is kind of the social heart of the ranch, where you'll find gourmet cooking and cozy surroundings. The Flat Creek Ranch can be contacted by calling Phone 307-733-0603.

There are also several hotels, inns, and motels in Jackson. From the more modest Days Inn, to the slopeside Snake River Lodge, to the Lodge at Jackson Hole which features 154 luxury mini-suites, fireplaces, mini bars, and much more.

A few of the local wedding favorites include:

Grand Teton Lodge Company - They will help you to plan and create the perfect mountain wedding. Imagine the Grand Tetons as the backdrop of your ceremony. You can plan on outstanding Rocky Mountain cuisine, an amazing ballroom for your wedding reception, and first-class service. For further information, please contact us at 307-543-3005. For wedding photos in Jackson, you might want to contact Imagewell, one of Jackson's premier wedding photographers. Canvas Unlimited is a local company that offers ceremony tents, reception tents, food prep and bar tents. You can contact them at 307-733-2250.

My wife and I only spent a day or two in Jackson, but our memories are priceless. Strolling along the streets of Jackson, smelling the delicious cookings of the local restaurants, and mingling with the locals and tourists alike really made us feel right at home. We continued on north and spent a few days in Yellowstone. Another favorite spot of ours that offers it's own unique take on the beautiful state of Wyoming.