How To Have A Breathtaking Elopement In Yosemite

Newlyweds dance romantically in sunlit forest path

An absolutely iconic elopement! One for the books! If you are a nature lover and enjoy nothing more than an absolutely breathtaking backdrop you are in for a treat. With just a small guest list and a whole lot of love this couple pulled off a super intimate wedding in Yosemite and you can just feel the love oozing out of these photos. Get ready to click your heels together because we all just fell in l-o-v-e.

Keep scrolling to see all of the beautiful photos by Vows and Peaks and the beautiful gown by Oleg Cassini. Vows and Peaks planned every detail, Backcountry Vows was there to film and Sierra Flowers created all of the amazing florals. You can see all the images in the full gallery.

Groom adjusts smiling brides wedding dress outdoors

Groom helps bride with her veil near mountain peaks

Man in a suit smiling on a mountain peak during sunset Radiant bride poses with bouquet on mountaintop overlook

Glacier Point + Half Dome

Father proudly escorts bride down sunlit outdoor path

Yosemite is one of the most iconic places on the planet and is an amazing place to elope. The iconic granite walls make for some amazing photos and breathtaking views, so when Adam and Sarah reached out about their elopement, I knew they were in for a treat.

Bride walks down outdoor aisle with father at mountain wedding

Bride reads vows to smiling groom at outdoor mountain wedding

Couple marries at scenic Yosemite overlook Half Dome

Bride kisses flower girls hand at mountain wedding ceremony

Bride and groom wed outdoors with Half Dome backdrop

We went over a couple of different ideas of what a day can look like and all decided to break up the day into two to maximize the views and adventure. We started off with a sunrise ceremony at Glacier Point where they shared their vows in front of the iconic peak, Half Dome. This was a perfect spot that is accessible for friends and family to join in on. We then explored the area before taking a break mid-day.

Yosemite elopement couple walks road near Half Dome view

Wedding couple embraces with scenic Half Dome view

Bride and groom embracing on scenic mountain viewpoint

We then met back up at sunset where we hiked over to Taft Point. We explored and ran through the wooded forest on the hike over. Can’t miss those dust kicking moments! We hit Taft at sunset where we took in the stunning colors as the sunset behind the granite walls in the background. It was the perfect way to cap off an epic day. Yosemite National Park is by far one of my favorite parks and the exploring never ends after more than 20 years here. I was so grateful to share these special moments with Adam and Sarah!

Joyful groom leaps over forest log beside his bride