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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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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Sara and David are a sweet, quite couple who get lost in each other’s eyes. Rather than having a wedding or official elopement, they decided to keep it even more simple. They got married at the Justice of the Peace and had wedding portraits taken in Yosemite. They exchanged private vows and rings in the […]

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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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Photographing elopements in Yosemite National Park is a dream. I get to work with clients from all over the world, in the middle of the most beautiful part of Northern California. I am SO honored and excited to have thirteen pages in Shutter Magazine’s April Travel Edition! Thank you so much Sal Cincotta, for always […]

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My favorite thing about Mark is that he can’t say the word “monster,” because it always sounds like “munster.” Every time he says it, I laugh so hard, and it reminds me that he can always make me laugh, no matter what. It’s a million little things like this that make up a marriage. We […]

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Now that you’ve decided to get hitched in Yosemite, it’s time to decide where you will have your ceremony. The ceremony permit is issued for a specific ceremony location. I’ve been to most of the ceremony locations listed on Yosemite’s National Park web site, so I can tell you pretty much what they look like. According […]

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We have a huge THANK YOU for TheKnot.com! They featured Michelle and Brett’s Yosemite elopement on their blog, and we’re very honored. Check out the feature! A Intimate Elopement at Yosemite National Park in Yosemite, California

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