Cathedral Beach Wedding | Yosemite Elopement

Adventure Weddings + Elopements, Yosemite

A Faith-Filled Cathedral Beach Wedding in Yosemite 🌲⛰️

Kyle and Sarah’s Cathedral Beach wedding was a beautiful reflection of who they are: adventurous, intentional, and deeply rooted in their Christian faith. From sunrise to starlight, their Yosemite elopement unfolded as a full-day experience filled with meaning, stunning scenery, and personal details that made the day unmistakably theirs.

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Why Cathedral Beach Was the Perfect “Cathedral” ✨

Cathedral Beach, tucked along the Merced River, served as the perfect natural cathedral for their ceremony. Towering granite walls, flowing water, and quiet morning light created a sacred, peaceful atmosphere that felt intentional and reverent. Having their pastor from church, Pastor Luke, officiate made the moment even more meaningful, while Sarah’s best friend stood as their witness. It was faith, love, and nature woven together seamlessly.

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Sunrise Ceremony & Morning Adventure ☀️

Cathedral Beach Wedding Moments to Remember

The day began in the early morning hours, when Yosemite is calm and still. After their heartfelt ceremony, Kyle and Sarah celebrated with cake and coffee by the river—highly recommended for sunrise elopements! ☕🧁 With personalized camp mugs in hand and laughter echoing off the cliffs, we explored more of Yosemite as the morning light illuminated the valley.

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Thoughtful Details That Made It Personal 🥾🪧

Kyle and Sarah infused their elopement with fun, intentional details: matching hiking boots ready for adventure, a custom National Park–themed sign, and small touches that reflected their shared love for the outdoors. Every detail felt purposeful and joyful.

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Sunset Hike & Starry Night Finish 🌄🌌

Ending Their Cathedral Beach Wedding Day Under the Stars

In the late afternoon, Sarah changed into a second wedding dress for a sunset hike with sweeping views. As the sun dipped behind the mountains, we ended the night with starry photos—one of the most magical ways to close an elopement day.

This Cathedral Beach wedding was a true celebration of faith, adventure, and Yosemite’s awe-inspiring beauty. ✨

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