Apply for a Wedding Permit

1. Determine your venue and date

Determine which park you want to use, your wedding date, and set-up and tear-down times. See a listing of the most common venues in our Special Event Guide. Note, pedestrian bridges such as the Blue Bridge and Gillett Bridge require a 6-foot egress from one end of the bridge to the other (east to west) at all times.

2. Insure your wedding

Provide us with a Certificate of Insurance for $1,000,000 at least 30 days before your wedding. This is required for weddings at all City venues. Check out our Special Event Guide to see how to get coverage. We recommend you use the GatherGuard Program for insurance. Complete the GatherGuard Program Application to see if your wedding is eligible.

3. Create a site map

Use our Site Map Resource Guides to reference where utility hookups (such as water and electric) are located. You'll attach your hand-drawn or digital site map to your application. Make sure to include the following on your map:

• Refuse and recycling receptacles
• Portable restroom placement
• Rental equipment placement
• Food service area
• Alcohol service area
• Fences/enclosures
• Security
• Generator, fan, or heater placement

4. Make your plans

We do ask for your site map to be included with your application submission. Keep in mind that your wedding may not need planning for some of these details.

5. Have your credit/debit card ready

Expect to pay a $100 non-refundable, non-transferable application fee. We accept Visa or MasterCard for online payments.

6. Apply

7. We’ll review your application

We'll get back to you within 2 business days to confirm details. If your first-choice date or venue isn't available, we'll work with you to make other arrangements. You can send out your save the dates as soon as we provide you with written approval. 

8. Get married!

Enjoy your big day in the park.