The Magic of Yosemite, The Magic of Your Union
“These beautiful days must enrich all my life. They do not exist as mere pictures - maps hung upon the walls of memory - but they saturate themselves into every part of the body - and live always.”
~John Muir
The majesty of Yosemite creates the perfect backdrop as you begin your life together.
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The Ahwahnee
Imagine your ceremony on a lawn with towering trees, cliffs and waterfalls as your backdrop. Receptions might begin with a cocktail hour on an outdoor patio, gazing up at Glacier Point. Later everyone moves inside for a unique customized dinner. The Ahwahnee has been designed to compliment the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. Built in 1927, its redwood and granite toned exterior blends with the beautiful earth tones of the scenery. The hotel was intended to attract prominent figures of the time into the park to assist in its preservation. The Native American décor is true to the original design, with the motif carried throughout guestrooms, reception rooms, and public areas. Magnificent windows are designed to bring Yosemite's scenery indoors for your event. Your guests will have never seen such a majestic place. Envision your wedding or anniversary celebration in this elegant setting.
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Banquets, Receptions, Dinners, Brunches and More
Your Wedding Reception
Yosemite's team of chefs and wedding planners will help you create the wedding of your dreams followed by the reception you have always desired. The comprehensive wedding menu from hors d'oeuvres and a champagne reception, sit down or buffet dinner, to themed events is sure to please. There is a nearly endless range of choices, allowing you to create a specific menu to suit your tastes. With chefs experienced in various customized and traditional foods, you can also make a specialized menu for a truly unique event.
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From welcome receptions to themed BBQs, rehearsal dinners to day-after brunches, choosing a destination resort like Yosemite means creating a life-time of memories for yourself and your guests.
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The Wedding Cake
Yosemite's talented Pastry Chefs will help you design the cake of your dreams. From simple and elegant to extravagant and creative, a wedding cake will be tailored to reflect your personal style and taste.
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The Wedding Planners
Yosemite offers complete catering service with personal attention from its professional wedding specialists to assure you that no detail is overlooked. They understand how special this day is to you, and are dedicated to providing a day to exceed your expectations.
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Yosemite Activities
Be sure to ask the Wedding Coordinators about the myriad of activities available in Yosemite for you and your guests. By planning your wedding at a destination like Yosemite, you get not only the exquisitely beautiful locale of one of the most photographed places on earth, not only the wedding of your dreams, but you and your guests can also partake in the many activities offered in Yosemite each season!
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The Solarium at The Ahwahnee
With sweeping views and floor to ceiling windows, a beautiful slate floor and private fountain grotto, the Solarium in The Ahwahnee is the perfect backdrop to your special day! This room dresses up nicely in candle light, crystal, flowers and linen tablecloths. Your guests will be enchanted!
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The Lawn at The Ahwahnee
Stunning views of granite cliffs, including Glacier Point, are the canvas upon which to paint your wedding day. If an outdoor venue is your preference, the simple elegance of The Lawn at The Ahwahnee is for you!
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Yosemite as a Wedding Destination
Yosemite is a great destination wedding. From the moment of arrival, you can plan an action-packed list of activities for your guests or set them free to enjoy the beauty and serenity that epitomizes the Yosemite Experience! From Rehearsal Dinners, to Morning-After Brunches your guests can enjoy guided hiking, rock climbing lessons, skiing, ice skating, interpretive events, guided tours and more. Recreation varies by season, and picnic lunches are available with advance notice.
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A Winter Wonderland
Winter in Yosemite is a pristine wonderland of bright sunny days, snowy meadows, icicle draped pines and oaks, alpine-glow sunsets, rainbowed waterfalls and snow-encrusted mountaintops. The breathtaking majesty of Yosemite winters is unparalleled. The days are short and usually sunny, the activities numerous. This Winter Wonderland can add a dramatic element to your wedding day!
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Autumns' Hues
Translucent golden-hued leaves accentuated by bright festive reds. A back drop of evergreens and the blue, blue sky. Yosemite National Park is a paradise for all nature lovers. Late summer rains wash away summer's dust, bringing all the colors of the park back to their best vibrancy. The waterfalls have begun to run again and Indian summer makes days slow and dreamy. Let all this beauty surround you as you begin your new life together!
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Wawona Hotel & Golf Course
Picture a perfect Victorian Wawona setting with its sweeping lawns, quaint verandas and lush golf course speaks of a by-gone era. This venue is the perfect setting for an outdoor wedding followed by a reception on the Veranda!
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Yosemite Lodge at the Falls
With a stunning setting, Yosemite Lodge at the Falls offers a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Its central location in Yosemite Valley makes this an ideal venue for you and your guests. During late Spring and Summer, patios provide a romantic setting for a casual reception. During the Fall and Winter, intimate receptions can be held inside rooms with beautiful wood paneling and floor-to-ceiling windows. Indoors or out, your guests will enjoy breathtaking views of Yosemite Falls.
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Wawona Hotel
Rich with Victorian décor, Wawona Hotel provides the perfect backdrop for a peaceful, elegant wedding. Built in 1879, it is California's oldest mountain resort hotel, complete with romantic wraparound balconies and New England style architecture. Outdoor receptions are popular on its lush green lawns. Indoor receptions are held in the Sunroom, featuring three walls of French doors framing the picturesque views of the surrounding park and wide verandas. Guests can freely move between the Sunroom and the Veranda, enjoying the rolling meadows and local golf course.
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The Cliff and Falls Rooms, Yosemite Lodge at the Falls
Recently renovated in soft creams, these two rooms can be opened up to provide one large room or divided for a more intimate gathering. Either way, the porch on the back provides additional space for mingling with Yosemite Falls for all to view. Located in the mini-village of Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, the central location within Yosemite Valley makes this charming venue all the more convenient for your guests.
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