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 […]

Yosemite Elopement Packages

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  An eternity begins in one moment, between two souls as a vast open space surrounds them… To have an elopement in Yosemite National Park is the ultimate joining of love and beauty. We are excited to share some new elopement packages.  AddyRose Design has gathered an exceptional team of vendors together at a special rate. These all inclusive packages make the adventure […]

Creme de la Cake

Cakes, dessert tables, sculpted cakes, cup cakes, ahhh the possibilities… Creme de la Cake is owned by the amazing Liz Roberto.  Liz studied her art at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley.  After graduation she accompanied one of her chef instructors to her highly acclaimed cake shop in the Bay Area.  There she perfected her techniques […]

Yosemite Wedding Schedule – Part 3

      #3 When your ceremony is in a different location then your reception For instance:  Your ceremony will be held at the Yosemite Chapel and then your reception will be at the Ahwahnee Hotel.  Timing in Yosemite is very important for your wedding day. The schedules are strictly kept not only by the Hotels but […]

Yosemite Wedding Schedule – Part 2

      #2: Photography Schedule for your Wedding Day.   There are a ton of gorgeous locations in Yosemite!  Most couples want to be photographed at as many of them as possible.  The only problem is, they don’t always leave enough travel time to actually get to these locations. Hiring a seasoned wedding photographer, that knows […]

Bridal Hair and Makeup by Bellissimo

Bellissimo Bridal Hair and Makeup in Yosemite

Over the past few years in Yosemite there is one hair and makeup artist that I work with over and over, Carol from Belissimo, and for good reason. Not only does she consistently produce gorgeous brides, but she can work under the pressure of a wedding timeline. As the daughter of a professional hair stylist, […]

Yosemite Wedding Schedule – Part 1

This is part one of a short 3 part series to help you get a good feel for what your wedding day schedule will involve.   1st issue that you will face: Getting into Yosemite National Park No matter what time of year your wedding is, traveling to Yosemite is always an adventure.  It also takes […]

Steps to Plan Your Yosemite Wedding

Step 1: Budget; Always start with a budget. Step 2: Pick a time of year that best fits you; Yosemite offers something unique every season, think about what sites are important to you.  There are certain times of year that Yosemite Fall’s water flows, Glacier Point is open and the meadows are lush and green. Keep […]