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 […]

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 […]

Never go without these

Last time I told you about hand warmers, which are precious little packets that keep you warm when out in the cool weather.  Another item that is equally invaluable are a good pair of shoes.  If you plan on traipsing through the Valley to get some gorgeous pics, then good shoes are necessary!  I know you will have […]

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 […]

Real Yosemite Wedding Couples

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There is something about hearing other couples experiences and seeing through their eyes the things you may experience in planning your wedding in Yosemite.  We are asking couples about their planning experience and passing that knowledge on to you!    Sam & Elizabeth July 25th , 2009 Ceremony – Yosemite Chapel | Reception – Yosemite […]

Sierra Entertainment

  The anticipation that flutters through you as you walk towards the one you love is embraced by the soft sounds of music.  Whether a contemporary song or classic melody, music adds such a lovely and sometimes unexpected layer to your moment. Sierra Entertainment has accompanied Yosemite couples with their beautiful music for years.  Adjusting […]

Dessert Tables

  Trends come and go but one that I wouldn’t mind staying for a while is the dessert table.    Dessert tables give you another opportunity to customize your wedding.  Add personality and that WOW factor for your guests. Family and friends love these little details that embrace you as a couple.  Decorate the table with […]

Use your phone

Bride uses an iPad to film her dress being tied

In the midst of preparing on the actual wedding, one area that I have seen many brides struggle with is explaining to their bridesmaids exactly how to lace up the wedding dress. This button goes where? How tight does this need to be? Sure the bride was there when she tried it on at the […]