Kristin + Cody decided to elope soon after getting engaged. They really wanted their wedding day to be simple and relaxed – a day where they could focus entirely on each other and the commitment they were making. They chose Yosemite because of its astounding natural beauty (if you haven’t been before, just wait until you see the photos!) and its significance to Cody, who spent his summers in college working and living in the valley. Love that they even went rock climbing together the morning of the wedding! Congrats to Kristin + Cody on your wedding day and big thanks to Carl Zoch for the photos. Oh, and if you are thinking of eloping, Kristin shares some great advice about eloping at the end of the feature. :)
The entire day was truly memorable, from start to finish. My favorite memory is standing on the ledge at Tunnel View shortly after our ceremony, taking in this incredible view of the valley for the first time. I suspect Cody's favorite memory was slacklining at Camp 4 in his suit.
First and foremost, if you're considering an elopement, do it. Your friends and family will understand, even if there is some hesitation at first. Throw a send-off party. We did, the weekend before we left. It was so fun to spend time with family and friends in the excitement leading up to our trip.
Plan ahead. It might seem counterintuitive for an elopement, but an easy and relaxing wedding day requires planning, especially if you are getting married out of town.
Invest in photography. This is always important, but especially so with an elopement, to share your experience with loved ones. We were lucky to work with Carl Zoch, an amazingly talented photographer who shares our love and appreciation for the outdoors.
photography: Carl Zoch // venue: Yosemite National Park and The Ahwahnee Hotel // floral design: Natalie Galasso Designs // wedding dress: J.Crew Cecelia gown // hairpiece: Fresh flowers from Natalie Galasso Designs // hair + makeup: Carol Cardinale // shoes: Tory Burch // groom suit: Spencer Stone Company
Great outdoor series.
Beautiful! Love the florals Natalie!!!
I love that some of the pics capture their trip as well! This creats such a familiar feeling…
I love this so much. Two weeks from my wedding and I wish we had just eloped. hah :)
a more than perfect elopement.
So lovely! Looks like a beautiful day and you looks so happy and stress-free! We eloped almost two years ago and it was the best decision we’ve ever made. Good for you! Best wishes.
So lovely! Looks like a beautiful day and you look so happy and stress-free! We eloped almost two years ago and it was the best decision we’ve ever made. Good for you! Best wishes.
WOW – those are incredible pictures!! We are climbers too and I might steal the carabiner idea. Thanks for sharing and congrats to the couple
my god, she’s gorgeous. and these photos! i love it all.
Simply stunning!!!
There’s nothing more breath-taking than an outdoor wedding. Especially one with a back drop as stunning as Yosemite park.
One of your finest features!! Very simple and sweet without all the usual hijinks.
Midnight Lightning represent!! Yosemite is the best place in the world.
I simply adore this elopement. Stunning couple. Amazing landscape. Fantastic photography. What a cool couple – slacklining in their wedding garb – too cute!
This one put a huge smile on my face this morning. :)
Love elopements and love Yosemite. It is just so beautiful there, so what a great place for a wedding. They look like a very adventurous couple. Congrats.
awesome awesome awesome! bloody love it!
As a wedding photographer providing elopement packages in Australia I can really appreciate the dramatic backdrop and photographic style, great work.
Amazing place…Love this photos!
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Real photography, looks like the images have been shot on film. Great work!
So beautiful & inspiring! My fiance & I plan to travel from Australia to Yosemite or Sequoia National Park & have a ceremony for just the 2 of us. I wonder if anyone could advise the cost & how long a photo shoot like this takes? Any tips appreciated :)
Stunning!
These are absolutely beautiful!
Beautiful elopement! My finance and I would like to do something similar but we live in Indiana and planning from far away seems daunting. My question is how do we go about finding an efficient for the ceremony?
Absolutely magestic photos! Carl Zoch did a really good job!