Weddings and Elopements
Near the eastern edge of the Grand Canyon, Moran Point’s wedding site offers the best of the North and South Rims.
- Elevation: 7,000’
- Special Use Permit Fee: $280
- Group Size: 35
Solitude and spectacular colors evolve as the sun’s rays strike different angles on the Painted Desert at Moran Point. The ceremony spaces are away from the main lookout, offering more privacy.
Moran Point on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is named after Thomas Moran (1837–1926), a renowned 19th-century landscape painter. His iconic paintings and sketches of the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone helped inspire Congress to preserve these areas. This contributed to the creation of the U.S. National Park system.
Map of Moran Point at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon
Accessing Moran Point required an 18-mile drive on Desert View Road, where a parking lot with more than 40 spots is right by the overlook. This location is especially dazzling at sunrise or sunset. It’s the least crowded of our top 6 Grand Canyon wedding locations.
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