Last year I made the tough decision to retire from the wedding industry. What does this mean? A job I used to love turned into a job I hated. This global pandemic hit my business like a tornado, and everything changed. I was miserable. I’ve lost over $60k in revenue since April of 2020. There […]

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Julie and Nick had the Yosemite wedding of their dreams planned for May 2020. Unfortunately, their plans were derailed due to COVID. They were married in a simple ceremony so they could start their lives as man and wife. They decided to go ahead with a Yosemite elopement in the fall, so they could still […]

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Jayden and Levi had the wedding day of their dreams, just the two of them, in Yosemite National Park. It was a gorgeous September day, the sky softened by the west coast wildfires. Flowers – The Enchanted Florist & Whatnots Officiant – Sara Jordan Makeup – M by Mickie  

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Katie and Matt had big plans for a retreat-style wedding in Pinecrest with their loved ones. Then COVID happened. Like hundreds of thousands of couples in the US, Miss Rona turned plans upside down. Rather than let it get them down, they downsized and simplified. They were able to have a beautiful elopement in Pinecrest, […]

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When Kelli and Scott met, there was a spark at first sight. He was friends with her bother, her roommate at the time. As he walked through the door in a worn out tee shirt and athletic shorts, she was taken by his handsomeness. Then he opened his mouth, and she thought, “Never mind.” She […]

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Although Fabian was first attracted to Brenda’s beauty, he soon learned there was a lot more to her. Her sense of humor and the fact that it was so easy to talk to her won him over. She was won over by his smile and kind personality. He’s always been there for her, supporting her […]

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When Hector met Milly online, he immediate decided she wasn’t for him. She has children, and after a past bad experience, he vowed he would never date anyone with children again. However, Milly’s beauty and personality won him over. They have a lot in common, and as time passed and he got to know her […]

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Keri and Chad chose Yosemite for their elopement because they love being outdoors with their dogs Bandit and Hazel. When they visited with their little fur babies in the past, they fell in love with the magical landscapes and spiritual beauty of the park. They love the fact that they can re-visit anytime they want […]

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“The moment I met John was in an icy parking lot at a restaurant.  We happened to arrive at the same time and with vague descriptions  somewhat recognized each other.  He held my elbow to balance me on the ice to the restaurant’s door.  My thought was “He is a nice man”.” Sylvia was right. […]

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For Sam, it was love at first sight. He was at work behind the counter of a hotel, and when he saw this gorgeous woman walking up to the counter, he immediately needed to know her. Lucky for him, she was the new girl he was supposed to train. Rebekah explains their beginning perfectly: “Sam […]

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We are beyond honored to be featured by Destination I do! They chose Cody and Amelia’s Yosemite winter destination elopement, and the couple is thrilled. Be sure to check out the feature! https://destinationido.com/a-yosemite-national-park-destination-wedding

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Eloping to Yosemite is quite the adventure! While taking photos, you will be exploring on trails, climbing on rocks, and sweeping through meadows. Having the right footwear will keep your comfortable all day, enabling you to be bold in your journey. Of course your footwear will mostly depend on the weather. My favorite shoe choice […]

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