Romantic Yosemite Elopement: Rayne + Michael

Yosemite Elopement

Rayne + Michael live in Denver, Colorado, but chose to elopement in, arguably, one of the most beautiful locations imaginable: Yosemite. For this duo, who loves the mountains and going on adventurous hiking + biking trips, the goal for their day was to be as spontaneous as possible, without any solid plans standing in their way.

From the epic views to the relaxed + intimate vibe, we’re pretty sure you’re about to find yourselves majorly inspired – and dreaming of a destination elopement or wedding yourself! Let’s see the day unfold in Tyler Branch‘s stunning captures below…

first look

Houghton Wedding Dress

Rayne is such a stunner, right?! She wore the ‘Chante’ dress by Houghton and it seriously feels like it was made just for her!

Yosemite Elopement

flower crown bridesmaids

Even though they chose to elope, R + M still wanted to honor their close friends by inviting them to be members of their bridal party. We love Rayne’s BFF’s BHLDN dresses. A perfect match for the nature-filled surroundings!

flower crown bridesmaids

Yosemite Elopement

Houghton Wedding Dress

Houghton Wedding Dress

Houghton Wedding Dress

Yosemite Elopement

Our Favorite Memory From The Wedding

Michael & I said goodnight to each other after dinner the day before & did not see each other until the morning after with our photographers, Tyler & Nick- We went to our separate rooms to write our vows. My favorite memory is being nervous to see him that morning and then so excited to hear and exchange heartfelt words of love and unity during our ceremony.

Yosemite Elopement

flower crown bride

Yosemite Elopement

Yosemite Elopement

Yosemite Elopement

Yosemite Elopement

Yosemite Elopement

On their sweet, intimate ceremony, Rayne tells us, We had Katie, my best friend from undergrad who introduced us (at a concert in 2011) marry us. She read quotes from John Muir that fit our love for each other & nature, and our surroundings perfectly.

Yosemite Elopement

Yosemite Elopement

Yosemite Elopement

Yosemite Elopement

Yosemite Elopement

This sweet, intimate tablescape came together beautifully thanks to the talent of Sweet Dreams Cakery Wedding Flowers, who provided both the lovely florals and yummy-looking dripping cake!

drip cake

Yosemite Elopement

Yosemite Elopement

wedding ring

A million and one heart eyes for Rayne’s Anna Sheffield ring! SO gorgeous.

Yosemite Elopement

Yosemite Elopement

Yosemite Elopement

Yosemite Elopement

Houghton Wedding Dress

Yosemite Elopement

Yosemite Elopement

Our Advice To Those Planning Now

Elope! Don't plan! Have fun!

photography: Tyler Branch // venue name: Yosemite National Park, California, USA // florals: Sweet Dreams Cakery Wedding Flowers // wedding dress: 'Chante' by Houghton // wedding dress boutique: a&be Bridal Shop // bride's ring: Anna Sheffield // bridesmaid dresses: BHLDN // groom attire: Banana Republic // groom's shoes: Banana Republic // groom's ring: Anna Sheffield // cake: Sweet Dreams Cakery & Wedding Flowers

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