Spring Yosemite Elopement

Oh the mountains they are just so darn dreamy. For any of you who know me the mountains are probably one of my favourite places. Doesn't matter what mountain range I just love getting to watch as you drive towards them the mountains slowly grow bigger and bigger and then as you wind up the hills slowly gaining elevation and then all of a sudden you are in them. I had the opportunity to head out to Yosemite National Park with the worlds sweetest couple! Claire + Jason reached out to me to discuss documenting their Spring Yosemite Elopement and I could not have been more excited. One of the most important things when planning your elopement is to dream big so I did challenged them to do exactly that for their elopement!

Finally the big week came and Yosemite had seen a lot snow which was late in the season but it is the mountains and it is not unheard of to get snow in May! Our original plan for their elopement to be on top of Glacier Point and Taft Point ended up being changed, but that did not dampen their spirits. One of the things I do before every elopement I make sure I know the space I am documenting your special day in and since our plans had changed I drove into Yosemite to explore. Over the next two days I explored, observed how busy the park was at certain times during the day and found some beautiful spots that fit their vision. I could not wait to share these beautiful spaces with that I found and see their faces as they got to take in this incredible place for themselves.

On the day of their elopement we all woke up in the AirBnb we were staying in and it was buzzing with excitement. As we began our drive into Yosemite we were greeted with a whole mix bag of weather as we climbed up to the highest points on their highway heading into the valley it began to snow! Then as we descended into the valley even more fog and thick clouds. Now many think that a sunny day is the best thing for your wedding day but let me tell you an overcast day filled with thick over hanging clouds especially while in the mountains is even better!

We hiked up to their first look and ceremony spot to a special little space that gives the dreamiest views of tunnel view in the background. Claire and Jason decided to to have a symbolic ceremony during their elopement as their official ceremony would be at their larger wedding surrounded by all of their family and friends. I really love the idea of doing both if you cannot decide between the two of them! We spent the next several hours exploring through Yosemite laughing, enjoying the majestic mountains views and just creating memories. Our day ended with popping a bottle of champagne to celebrate this incredible Spring Yosemite Elopement.

As we all headed back to the AirBnb my heart was so full I truly cannot explain the feeling of being able to document beautiful for moments for people. I am truly so lucky I get to meet couples like Claire + Jason and join them for epic adventures. 

Amazing landscape in Yosemite. Hills with roads.
Beautiful curvy road in Yosemite during Spring Elopement
Wet and curvy road in Yosemite during spring elopement.
Curvy road going to Yosemite with a signage that says "speed limit 40" during winter. Road covered by snow, pine trees, view from the car.
Stunning nature view in Yosemite, foggy weather.
Beautiful wooden pathway in Yosemite with all tress and rocky mountains.
Foggy view in Yosemite during spring.
Beautiful and long wedding gown hanging on a big and broken branch in Yosemite, surrounded by different trees and big mountains.
Portrait of the beautiful and long wedding gown hanging on a big and broken branch in Yosemite, surrounded by different trees and big mountains.
Detail shot of the bride's detailed wedding gown hanging on the branch of a tree with a beautiful and tall mountain at the back.
Curvy road going to Yosemite with a big tunnel. Breathtaking mountain, wet road, gloomy weather.
Breathtaking view of Yosemite with tall trees, big mountains and waterfall.
Adventurous bride walking towards the trail in Yosemite for her elopement. Bride wearing wedding gown with jacket. beautiful nature view with lots of big rocks.
Adventurous couple with friends/elopement organizers walking towards the top of Yosemite. Bride wearing white wedding gown with a black jacket, groom holding the bride's gown.
Stolen shot of the beautiful bride holding her wedding gown while looking at the side during Spring Yosemite Elopement.
Groom being so excited showing big smile while his friends are trying to fix his outfit.
Bride with immediate family hiking towards the top of Yosemite for the Spring Yosemite Elopement.
Groom standing at the cliff of Yosemite, looking and enjoying the breathtaking view while.
Candid shot of the bride smiling and looking at the side while holding her long wedding gown in Yosemite during spring elopement.
Bride holding her gown while walking towards the groom for the elopement's first look. Beautiful landscape with waterfall at the back.
Beautiful bride walking towards the groom while fixing her gown for the wedding's first look during Spring Yosemite Elopement.
Beautiful couple having a little talk during their elopement in Yosemite during spring.
Beautiful couple kissing after the elopement ceremony during Spring Yosemite Elopement.
Beautiful couple hugging each other after reading their wedding vows during Spring Yosemite Elopement.
Beautiful photo of the bride and groom holding their wedding vows during Spring Yosemite Elopement.. Groom reading his wedding vows while the bride is smiling and looking at the groom..
Bride holding and reading her wedding vows to the groom during Spring Yosemite Elopement.
Couple doing elopement in Yosemite during spring. Groom reading his wedding vows in front of the bride.
Groom reading his wedding vows while looking at the bride. Bride wearing a sexy backless wedding gown. Spring Yosemite Elopement.
Couple in Yosemite during spring elopement. Groom reading his wedding vows to the bride.
Beautiful couple in Yosemite reading each other's wedding vows while wearing wedding outfits. Beautiful nature view in Yosemite during spring elopement.
Beautiful couple during their elopement standing and holding their wedding vows. Groom reading his wedding vows while the bride is smiling and looking at the groom's eyes. Spring Yosemite Elopement.
Detail shot of the bride and groom's wedding vows. Groom reading his handwritten wedding vows to the bride while the bride is smiling and looking at the groom during Spring Yosemite Elopement..
Fun photo of the bride and groom showing big smiles during the ring ceremony. groom waiting for the bride to put on his wedding ring. Bride holding the groom's wedding ring. Spring Yosemite Elopement.
Black and white detail shot of the bride putting on the wedding ring into the groom's finger while the bride is holding the groom's hand.
Detail shot of the groom putting on the bride's big diamond ring while the bride is smiling. Elopement in Yosemite during spring.
Beautiful couple looking into each other;s eyes while showing big smiles for the success of their elopement in Yosemite during spring
Full body shot of the beautiful couple standing on top of Yosemite, smiling and looking at each other.
Beautiful newly married couple smiling and looking at each other's eyes while standing on top of Yosemite during Spring Yosemite Elopement.
Beautiful bride standing at the edge of Yosemite, smiling and doing a gorgeous pose during Spring Yosemite Elopement.
Beautiful bride in Yosemite holding her wedding bouquet while smiling and looking at the side.
beautiful bride posing at the top of Yosemite while holding her wedding bouquet.
Groom kissing the bride's head while the bride is smiling and losing her eyes. Photo taken at the top of Yosemite during spring elopement.
Newly married couple enjoy ine beautiful landscape in Yosemite during spring elopement.
Bride and groom having a sweet moment on the top of Yosemite during spring elopement, enjoying the breathtaking view.
Detail shot of the groom holding the bride's arm while the bride's other hand is holding the groom's hand. Bride wearing a beautiful and big diamond ring during adventure elopement.
Groom looking at the breathtaking view in Yosemite while holding his tuxedo during Spring Yosemite Elopement.
Handsome groom smiling and looking at the side.. Beautiful landscape view of Yosemite at the back.
Beautiful couple on top of Yosemite, holding each other's hands and smiling together. Beautiful landscape view at the back with waterfall.
Beautiful landscape shot in Yosemite during spring with a tall waterfall in a foggy weather.
Adventurous couple with friends hiking in Yosemite for their adventure Spring Yosemite Elopement.
Bride smiling at the camera while the groom is looking and smiling at the bride during their Spring Yosemite Elopement
Bride holding the groom's arms while they are both looking at the beautiful nature in Yosemite during their spring elopement.
Beautiful couple wearing wedding attire hugging and looking at the river in Yosemite during elopement.
Beautiful couple in Yosemite holding hands and looking at the big river.
Beautiful couple hugging and enjoying the view in Yosemite. Couple standing near the big and rocky river of Yosemite during spring elopement.
Adventurous couple walking along the rocks of Yosemite going up of the mountain to have their elopement. Bride wearing wedding gown and running shoes.
Portrait photo of a newly married couple in Yosemite holding hands while looking at the beautiful view.
Beautiful landscape view in Yosemite with a couple holding hands and walking together during their spring elopement.
Back view of the newly married couple walking together in the dry land of Yosemite after elopement. Bride wearing long gown while groom is wearing a navy blue tuxedo.
Newly married couple standing on the dryland of Yosemite, looking at each other's eyes with love and joy.
Beautiful couple holding wedding bouquet and looking at each other while showing big smiles in Yosemite during spring elopement.
Beautiful couple posing and smiling in Yosemite during spring elopement. Breathtaking mountain view at the back.
Black and white portrait of a beautiful couple sliming together in Yosemite during their elopement.
Detail shot of the couple standing near the river of Yosemite. Bride holding her wedding bouquet while the groom is holding the bride's arm and back. Bride wearing bracelet, groom wearing silver ring.
Groom kissing the bride's forehead while the bride is closing her eyes and smiling while holding the groom's hand in Yosemite during spring elopement.
Astonishing landscape in Yosemite during Spring in a foggy weather. Tall trees, big mountain ranges.
Newly married couple walking near the shore of the river in Yosemite during Spring Elopement.
Groom holding the wedding bouquet and following the bride while the bride and walking ahead of the groom and holding her wedding gown. Beautiful landscape and river in Yosemite during spring.
Beautiful and sweet couple standing near the river in Yosemite holding holding hands and looking into each other's eyes. Beautiful landscape in Yosemite.
Newly married couple having a sweet moment near a river in Yosemite during spring elopement. Couple looking into each other's eyes.
Beautiful couple in Yosemite kissing on the lips while closing their eyes , having an intimate moment together.
Detail shot of the bride holding the groom's tuxedo while wearing a white glossy nail polish and big diamond ring during Spring Yosemite Elopement.
Back view of the beautiful couple wearing wedding outfits holding hands while walking in the beautiful Yosemite during spring. Wooden pathway, tall trees, big and beautiful mountains.
Beautiful newly married couple in Yosemite smiling while dancing together, having a quality time during elopement.
Groom walking a few steps ahead of the bride while bride is holding her wedding gown, walking towards the groom in Yosemite.
Bride and groom walking towards the beautiful mountains of Yosemite wearing their wedding outfits (wedding gown, suit).
Groom carrying the bride while the bride is amiling and holding her beautiful gown. Photo during Spring Yosemite Elopement.
Beautiful bride standing in the wooden pathway in Yosemite while flexing her beautiful wedding gown in the wind.
Beautiful newly married couple kissing with love. groom holding his bride's face while the bride is closing her eyes.
Beautiful couple looking at each other's eyes while smiling in Yosemite. COuple walking together in the wooden pathway of Yosemite during elopement.
Detail shot of the newly married couple walking in the wooden pathway surrounded by tall grasses while holding hands in Yosemite. Couple wearing beige shade footwear.
Stunning mountain view surrounded by big pine trees and big wooden pathway towards the mountain during spring.
Couple walking towards the car for their Spring Tosemite Elopement. Bride wearing wedding gown, groom wearing suit.
Beautiful and big mountains in Yosemite surrounded by tall and green trees.
Beautiful and tall waterfall in Yosemite during spring elopement.
Lovely couple holding hands while walking in a big branch in Yosemite while a breathtaking nature view at the back.
Adventurous couple in Yosemite. Groom jumping from the branch while the bride is sitting at the branch, looking at her husband.
Stunning bride sitting at a big and artistic tree branch with a breathtaking mountain and trees view at the back. Bride wearing wedding gown, holding wedding bouquet while looking at the side.
Black and white photo of the newly married couple in Yosemite holding hands while running, enjoying their time together.
Newly married couple running and having fun in Yosemite during elopement. Bride holding her long wedding gown.
Adventurous couple running towards the fields in Yosemite, having fun while holding hands. Beautiful landscape in Yosemite.
Black and white detail shot of the bride's wedding gown while running in the fields of Yosemite.
Newly married couple having an intimate moment in Yosemite in front of tall trees and beautiful mountains. Groom kissing the bride's forehead. Bride holding wedding bouquet.
Beautiful couple doing a creative and romantic pose in Yosemite during spring elopement.
Bride holding her long wedding gown while wearing a black jacket and nike running shoes in Yosemite.
Groom walking towards the bride holding the wedding bouquet in Yosemite.
Beautiful and gloomy view in Yosemite with waterfall on the slide.
Stunning nature view in Yosemite in a foggy and cold weather
Wet curvy road going to Yosemite with a tunnel.
Newly married couple in Yosemite popping champagne to celebrate the success of their elopement. Bride and groom smiling, being so excited.
Beautiful couple holding hands and looking at each other's eyes with love in Yosemite.
Beautiful bride and groom standing, holding hands and about to kiss in Yosemite during elopement
Back view/shot of the bride and groom wearing wedding outfits while walking towards the tall grasses in Yosemite.
Detail shot of the bride and groom's outfit while holding hands and walking along the tall grasses in Yosemite.
Beautiful and dreamy foggy photo of the Yosemite view during cold weather.
Breathtaking mountain ranges view in Yosemite with a river. Photo taken during gloomy weather.

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