Best Time To Start Planning a Yosemite Wedding

Couples always ask when is the best time to start planning their Yosemite wedding (even Elopements).  The short answer;  Now.  If you are reading this that means you are engaged and interested in a Yosemite Wedding or your about to be engaged “wink”.  Yosemite is a tourist destination and a popular one at that.  Many of […]

Winter Snow & Tire Chains

If you find yourself in Yosemite in the winter, you just might need some tire chains to get around. Never fear! These local businesses have you covered! If you’re coming through Hwy 140: Napa Auto Parts 4907 Joe Howard Street Mariposa, CA95338 (209) 966-3697 $50 sale price Stage Stop Mini Mart 5099 California 140 Mariposa, […]

Small Wedding Packages

AddyRose Design is now offering an all Inclusive Small Wedding Package.  This package is perfect for those of you wanting to plan a Yosemite Wedding for 20-40 guests. (Mural Room at the Ahwahnee Hotel, decor by AddyRose Design, photography by Patrick Pike Studios) With everything you will need to have an Amazing Experience and Beautiful […]

2014 Yosemite Elopement Packages

Engaged?  Do you want a memorable, simple and Gorgeous wedding day? AddyRose Design has their 2014 Yosemite Elopement Packages all ready!  It has never been easier to plan an elopement in Yosemite. We can help you plan, answer all of your destination wedding questions, get all of your vendors booked, and create your Wedding Day […]

Pet’s And Your Yosemite Wedding

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There are some of us that have pets that are as close as family! So of course you want them as part of your Special Day! Since Yosemite is a large wild life area we want to give you tips to keep your pets safe and comfortable. First you need a pet friendly location to […]

Confirm It In Writing

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  Get everything in writing! When planning a destination wedding most communication with vendors and venues, is either done by email or phone.  There are many times that a phone call is much easier then trying to explain things by email.  In these situations you will want a pad of paper with you so that […]

Sweet Little Warmers

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The weather is cold here in the Mountains.  Which encourages snuggling (my favorite) and warm clothes.  It is however, not fun, to stand in your wedding dress and take photos. So today’s tip is…… hand warmers.   They are handy little things you can stick in your pocket, or between your hands and your bouquet.  They […]

Marriage License

There are often times many questions as to what you may need to obtain a marriage license.  We wanted to give you some basics along with some helpful links to guide you through the process.   Basics.. Obtain a Marriage License at any California county clerks office. Marriage License is Valid 90 days from date […]

Plan an elopement in Yosemite

How to plan an elopement in Yosemite

“No temple made with hands can compare with Yosemite. Every rock in its walls seems to glow with life…Awful in stern, immovable majesty, how softly these rocks are adorned, and how fine and reassuring the company they keep: Their feet among beautiful groves and meadows, their brows in the sky, a thousand flowers leaning confidingly against their feet, bathed in floods of water,floods of light…” […]