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If you’re dreaming of saying your vows among the winding Merced River, misty waterfalls or cathedral-like granite of El Capitan — a Yosemite wedding is magic — but first, you must secure a Yosemite wedding permit. The National Park Service requires it for any ceremony inside Yosemite National Park, whether you’re eloping at sunrise or […]

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December 22, 2025

How to Get Your Yosemite Wedding Permit

A bride and groom walk in a yosemite valley full of fall colors.

Is an elopement right for you? This is a big decision!  And it’s ok if you’re not sure how you want to get married.  I want to remind you that there is no right or wrong way.  BE TRUE TO YOURSELVES!  There are no do-overs and you don’t want to walk away from this day […]

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June 2, 2025

Should you elope? California Elopement vs Big Wedding

A bride and groom take a walk at sunset on their Mammoth Lakes Wedding.

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