from sunrise to sunset in yosemite national park
From sunrise over Half Dome to sunset over El Capitan, Tyler and Chris’ Yosemite elopement was filled with clifftop views, peaceful moments, and plenty of adventure. They came all the way from Kansas City looking for “gobsmacking views” and Yosemite absolutely delivered 😉
We started the day bright and early at Glacier Point for sunrise. Half Dome towered overhead as the sun illuminated the valley and the tones shifted from blue to orange. The two lovebirds shared vows in total privacy (which is rare for such a popular national park!) which made the early morning wakeup call worth every missed minute of sleep.
After meandering along the clifftops, we made our way down into Yosemite Valley to relax in the afternoon sun. We explored golden grassy meadows and wandered along the Merced River, taking in those classic Yosemite postcard views. The newlyweds celebrated with cake and opened gifts at the base of El Capitan before taking a quick photo break to enjoy some alone time.
To end the day, we met back up on the cliffs and they donned their Chacos for a sunset hike out to Taft Point. Yosemite showed off one last time with a spectacular glowing sunset as Tyler and Chris laid out a simple DIY picnic and cheers’ed with their favorite wine. Sitting on the edge of the world with a glass in hand felt like the perfect way to end an epic day!
ELOPEMENT VENDORS
Photography | Hannah of The Foxes Photography
Cake | Sweet Dreams Cakery
Tuxedos | Indochino
Want to learn more about eloping in Yosemite? Check out our Yosemite Elopement Guide.


