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 […]

2015 Yosemite Elopement Packages

We are excited for a new year full of Lovely couples wanting to elope in Yosemite!  AddyRose Design has their new 2015 packages ready to make the experience simple and memorable!       Packages Includes Planning assistance, online wedding planning site, vendor booking* and elopement day schedule creation Photography Officiant Hair & Makeup Bridal […]

Preview of Shannon and Jason’s Glacier Point Elopement

With views like this, is it any wonder Shannon and Jason’s asked us to help them plan their elopement at Glacier Point?

Tina and Nathan’s Tunnel View Elopement

Yosemite Elopement at Tunnel View

With careful planning and assistance by AddyRose Design, Tina and Nathan were able to easily have the wedding of their dreams with an all inclusive elopement package.

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 […]

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 […]

Lisa and Roger Elope in Yosemite

Lisa and Roger Elope in Yosemite

  It was a crisp fall day in Yosemite when Lisa and Roger were married. The leaves of the trees were changing colors and the entire valley was bathed in a wonderful warm afternoon glow. Lisa and Roger traveled halfway across the country together to stand as husband and wife in Yosemite Valley and share […]

Marriage Traditions

Bride and Groom embrace for the first time on their wedding day

Different photographs can be made at different times of the day, each with a different style and look. Different locations also give different options. But there is always the very real issue of time on a busy wedding day. In Yosemite’s bust tourist seasons especially, it can take a fair amount of time to travel […]