{"id":8145,"date":"2020-07-28T09:51:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-28T09:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iqphoto.com\/blog\/?p=8145"},"modified":"2026-04-07T02:18:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T02:18:27","slug":"yosemite-elopement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iqphoto.com\/blog\/yosemite-elopement\/","title":{"rendered":"Yosemite Elopement"},"content":{"rendered":"
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THE COMPLETE GUIDE<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A top choice for intimate outdoor ceremonies and dramatic wedding photography, this national park is your ideal destination for a truly romantic elopement.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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With so many of San Francisco\u2019s favorite public venues, restaurants, hotels and bars being temporarily closed due to COVID-19, outdoor weddings are on the rise. If you are considering planning one, then Yosemite elopement is a perfect option. You can limit the number of guests and hold a private ceremony surrounded by the unspoiled nature and your favorite people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Yosemite National Park<\/a> is a dream elopement destination for couples who love nature! You can choose between hundreds of picturesque outdoor locations for the ceremony and then celebrate at one of the beautiful picnic areas or find a cozy rustic hotel. With ancient sequoia groves, dramatic canyons and towering granite cliffs as your backdrop, your wedding photography is destined to be a success!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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WHEN TO ELOPE<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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June, July and August usually are peak months when tourists are coming to Yosemite, while September and October are popular for weddings. During the summer and early fall, the weather is ideal for hiking and outdoor events. It is also a perfect time for elopements because photo backdrops are filled with all shades of green. But when the leaves turn yellow later in fall or when the snow covers the mountains in winter, nothing is more romantic than staying at a wooden cabin dining at one of the rustic restaurants in the area. <\/p>\n

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The best time of the day for a wedding ceremony at the Yosemite National Park is sunset. The colors around you are crisp and bright while the sky is ablaze and awash with intense shades of orange, pink and purple. You\u2019ll have enough time to enjoy nature and get ready for the ceremony. And after you say your vows, you can celebrate over a candle-lit dinner. However, keep in mind that some roads might be closed during winter months and that your choice of ceremony locations will be limited. Dramatic vistas look majestic during the sunrise too. If you don\u2019t mind getting up early to get your hair and makeup done before the dawn, then you can wed in the morning and leave the rest of the day for wining & dining and exploring the park.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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If you are planning a wedding ceremony at Yosemite National Park, you need to apply for a wedding permit<\/a>. There are 13 designated wedding ceremony locations<\/a>, but if you have a group of 11 or fewer people, then you can tie the knot anywhere in the park. Reservations required<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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You need to schedule your event at least 21 days before your wedding, and register for the permit which costs $150 (plus additional $50 per hour if event monitoring is required). Even if you want just a wedding photoshoot, you still need to obtain a permit.<\/p>\n

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Yosemite National Park has a number of restrictions for visitors and couples who intend to get married there. The rules on natural resource protection are safeguarding meadows and riparian areas and minimizing environmental impact. In these areas, it is therefore prohibited to organize events in that can cause unacceptable effects. Similarly, cultural resource protection rule prohibits altering, damaging or removing any historic or archeological artifacts. Here are some of the additional rules you need to follow:<\/p>\n

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