Your Complete Guide to Yosemite Wedding Vendors

Planning a wedding or elopement in Yosemite means choosing vendors who understand the nuances of the park. The the seasons, the rules, and the unexpected things that pop up in the mountains. Whether you’re dreaming of an intimate Yosemite elopement or a celebration with a few loved ones, this guide will help you connect with the local pros who make getting married in Yosemite feel simple and heartfelt.

Local Vendors Who Know Yosemite Best

Are you planning your Yosemite wedding from afar?

Don’t worry, I got your back.

I’m a Sierra Nevada local who grew up just outside the Yosemite National Park boundary. Our small mountain towns are filled with passionate, hardworking Yosemite wedding vendors who love this place. We know how to navigate the park on a wedding or elopement day. When you hire local vendors you’re choosing people who understand how to get married in Yosemite smoothly, sustainably, and with as little stress as possible.

If you’re planning a smaller celebration or a full Yosemite wedding, these same vendors bring the same level of care and experience to intimate days as they do to larger gatherings.

Yosemite Wedding Hair & Makeup Artists

• Braided Blonde Locks– Based in Sonora, Alyssa Jones, has 18+ years of bridal hair & makeup expertise and blends naturally organic styling with adventure-friendly looks in the Sierra and Yosemite area.
• Melissa Marie– Based in Sonora, Melissa leads a professional hair & makeup team that travels throughout California including Yosemite, known for attentive on-site styling.
• Bridal Styles Co– Based in Sonora, Kathleen & Mackenzie are an on-site hair and makeup duo serving Yosemite, with seamless bridal beauty service
• Beauty & Grace– Based in Twain Harte, Grace offers soft-glam, elegant bridal makeup.
• Ashley LaRayne Beauty– Based in Sonora, Ashley specializes in soft-glam bridal makeup and brings 10+ years of experience to weddings across the Sierra region.
• Timeless Artistry– Based in Modesto, Angelina delivers romantic, elevated hair & makeup looks for weddings in Yosemite.
• Sierra Jane Studios– Based in Fresno, Jane & Hannah creates soft-glam, natural bridal looks with boho touches perfect for Yosemite weddings
• Jireh Artistry– Based in the central valley, Susan is an absolute dream to work with and her work has been featured in many publications.

Bakeries

• Gold Country Bakery Based in Sonora, Katie is a pro at all things cake.
• Simply Delish Based in Sonora, Vonnie creates beautiful handcrafted cakes and desserts perfect for weddings and elopements throughout Yosemite.
• Three Layered Cakes Based in Sonora, Meggie specializing in organic, gluten free cakes made from eggs straight from her homestead.
• Tangled Hearts Bakery Based in Groveland, and with two locations, Tangled Hearts is especially convenient as a stop between San Francisco and Yosemite.

Charcuterie & Picnic Lunch Options

• RWS Catering Based in Fresno, Robert offers full-service catering and beautifully curated picnic boxes for weddings and elopements throughout Yosemite.
• Private Dinners by Chef Bill will make you dinner in the privacy of your vacation rental, no prep or cleanup.
• Chef Melissa is the lead chef for popular glamping location Autocamp. She’s based in Atwater but frequents Yosemite.
• Perfect Day Catering Based in Arnold, Robin is a pro at making gourmet picnic boxes. They’re easily transportable and I often pick them up the day before for an elopement for two. She also offers full service catering.
• Dan Molnar Based in Mammoth Lakes, Chef Dan offers refined, mountain-inspired catering for weddings and events in Yosemite. (Check to see if the Tioga Pass is open so Dan can reach you).

Wedding Planners

• The Wandering Bride– Jessica, based in Oakhurst, specializes in carefree, adventure-friendly wedding planning for couples dreaming of a joyful, stress-free Yosemite celebration.
• Addy Rose Designs– Roshel, based in Clovis, brings warm, intentional planning and elevated styling to couples throughout the Yosemite region.
• An Occasion– Jennifer, based in La Grange, creates beautifully coordinated weddings with polished design and a calm, organized planning approach. She also does florals, see below.
• Wildflower Events– Jenell, based in Angels Camp, brings over a decade of experience and a finely-tuned eye for detail to create polished, stress-free wedding days

Officiants Serving Yosemite

• Donny Alexander worked at the famous Ahwahnee hotel for 20 years, during which he began officiating Yosemite weddings. He loves the outdoors and knows the park better than anyone.
• Kimberly Vaughn is a Yosemite-area ordained minister with 17+ years in the wedding industry.
• Diane at the Ultimate I Do is a Tuolumne County local and she creates such a personal ceremonies.
• Carol Dewey is a non-denominational minister, comfortable with ceremonies of all faiths, located very close to Yosemite, in Mariposa.
• The Reverend Nassar is a long time Yosemite offiicant with 30 years of experience.

Yosemite Wedding Florist

As an added bonus, all of these florists are my friends and I can pick up deliver small deliveries.

• Sweet Lilacs Jamestown, CA: Susan at Sweet Lilacs creates soft, nature-inspired wedding florals perfectly suited for Yosemite celebrations.
• An Occasion La Grange, CA: Jennifer of An Occasion Events offers bespoke wedding floral design rooted in natural elements
• Wildbud Co Sonora, CA: Chey & team at Wildbud Floral Co., located in downtown Sonora, create one-of-a-kind, locally sourced arrangements inspired by the Sierra Nevada landscape
• Bloom Sonora, CA: Stephanie crafts lush, garden-inspired wedding florals that blend organic textures and seasonal blooms into a softly elegant design story tailored to your vision

Music

Trick question, there’s no amplified sound allowed at Yosemite ceremony sites. But you know what is allowed? Respectful musicians! Many ceremonies will include strings. Please reach out to my local friend Makena of Sierra Strings here: sierrastrings.tuoco@gmail.com

Yosemite Wedding Photographer

• Love Wildly Oh hey it’s me again. This my heart’s work: I photograph Yosemite weddings with a quiet, intuitive presence. I love helping couples feel comfortable, connected, and completely themselves in the places they love most. I guide gently when needed and step back when the moment calls for stillness. I create space for real emotion while capturing the beauty of the Sierra in a way that feels natural and unobtrusive.

It might seem unusual for a photographer to share others in the area, but I genuinely believe you deserve the best fit. Every artist has their own style, and finding the best fit for your Yosemite celebration is what matters most.

Now, I’d love to introduce you to a few other Yosemite photographers whose work I admire.

• Storybook Photography Salisha is a good friend of mine and has passion for Yosemite!
• Dani Purington Dani is an internet friend who loves Yosemite and pulls inspiration from cinema.
• Shawn Reeder Something I love about Shawn is that he’s always exploring new Yosemite locations.
• Kim Butler I knew I had found a kindred spirit when we ran into each other in a sweaty mess while both photographing elopements at the top of Yosemite.
• Jenn Whalen is has such a down to earth, calming presence (and we also met on the top of a mountain).

Yosemite Wedding Videographer

• Love Wildly- we do video too!
• Shawn Reeder- so does Shawn

Why Local Expertise Matters

Local vendors understand how distance, traffic, seasonality, and entrances affect your day. Choosing people who know the Sierra well means a smoother experience from start to finish.

Your Yosemite Wedding Photographer

If you’re dreaming of a wedding in Yosemite and want a team that knows these mountains by heart, I’d love to support you every step of the way. As a Yosemite wedding photographer, my goal is to help you create a day that feels calm, meaningful, and true to who you are. And to connect you with the local vendors who’ll make it all come together with ease.
Reach out anytime– I’d be honored to help you start planning your Yosemite wedding

And If you’re still deciding where to get married, here’s a guide to the best Yosemite wedding locations inside the park. Ready to submit your Yosemite Wedding Permit? I’ll walk you through the process.