Taft Point Wedding

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If you’re an adventurous couple looking to get married on top of a mountain with unmatched views of Yosemite Valley and the waterfalls below, this is for you. Taft Point is one of the best places to elope in Yosemite National Park.

As Yosemite photographers and videographers, we’ve documented many Taft Point elopements and want to make the planning process as simple as possible for you! Here is your ultimate guide for planning a Taft Point wedding in Yosemite National Park, including photos, pricing, permit info and more.

Taft Point Wedding FAQs

How do you get married at Taft Point?

PERMITS, PRICING & GUEST COUNT 

To get married at Taft Point you’ll need a wedding permit from Yosemite National Park. The permit for this is $150 and can be applied for up to a year in advance.

Taft Point is only suitable for elopements and very small weddings with less than 11 people total (including the couple, guests and vendors). If you’re planning to have more people than this, you’ll need to choose a designated ceremony site such as Glacier Point Amphitheater, Swinging Bridge Picnic Area, Cathedral Beach Picnic Area or Sentinel Beach Picnic Area.

How hard is the hike to Taft Point?

TAFT POINT LOCATION AND HIKING INFO 

The hike to Taft Point is 2.3 miles roundtrip with 367ft elevation gain from the trailhead. For the average hiker, this trail is fairly easy and will take approximately 45 minutes each way.

Don’t forget to bring proper equipment for the hike including hiking shoes, bug spray, water, a jacket and headlamps (for once the sun goes down, so you don’t have to hike back in the dark!).

bride and groom hiking to Taft Point in Yosemite National Park

Best time to visit Taft Point

WHEN TO PLAN YOUR CEREMONY

The best time to visit Taft Point is at sunset as you’ll have a perfect vantage point to watch the sun go down behind the mountains. However, this is also the busiest time of day and since this is a very popular location, there will likely be tons of people around (and lots of photo shoots happening).

If you don’t want others around as you say your vows, you may want to consider a different location. As for any elopements, we always recommend a weekday (preferably Monday-Thursday) to have the best chance at privacy on your day. 

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Taft Point Wedding Packages

Photography Packages

Looking for a wedding photography package from photographers who are familiar with the area and can guarantee you stunning photos? We’ve photographed countless Taft Point weddings and would love to shoot yours next!

Photography & Videography

Professional photography and optional videography services from an experienced husband/wife team who’ve photographed over 150 weddings together. Posing guidance and direction to make you feel and look great in front of the camera, no experience necessary.

Planning Guide

A 50+ page digital planning guide to help you through the whole elopement planning process. Including tips on booking travel and lodging, buying your attire, activity ideas, packing checklists, including family and more.

Custom Location Guide

A list of all the most beautiful locations in the area you choose based on scenery, accessibility, permits and logistics. We do the work so you don’t have to!

Timeline Creation

We’ll craft a timeline that fits all the locations, activities, and moments you have planned for your day as well as consider ideal lighting and making sure your whole experience is relaxed and stress free.

Vendor Recommendations

Looking for a florist, hair and makeup artist, or other vendors? We’ve got you covered with local recommendations.

Hey, we’re Savannah & Greg!

Taft Point Wedding Photographers

We’re a husband and wife team specializing in elopement photography and videography in the mountains. We believe eloping is the best way to get married, so much so that we did it ourselves! We know it can feel overwhelming not knowing where to start, which is why we help couples set a date, pick a location, make a timeline, etc!

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