Yosemite Rush Creek Lodge Wedding
Thinking about getting married at Rush Creek Lodge? You’re in the right place! Abbie and Jeff’s beautiful forest wedding at the lodge is the perfect inspiration, and bonus: we’ve also included our tips for planning a Rush Creek Wedding!
Their Rush Creek Lodge Wedding:
Abbie spent a peaceful morning getting ready at the lodge while Jeff and the lodge staff shuttled all their friends and family up to the ceremony location: a clearing in the trees surrounded by a magical mix of evergreens and autumn yellows.
Grasping hands under the canopy of trees, their ceremony unfolded beautifully. After hugs and family photos, they sent their family back to the lodge to prepare the reception while we set off with them along a hiking trail, and the rest of their Rush Creek Lodge wedding was straight out of a fairy tale!
They danced together in the heart of the forest with a sprawling mountain view spread out behind them. As they hiked through a sea of alternating green and yellow leaves, they took time to stop and soak in the moment.
We asked them to breathe deep and just hold each other close, memorizing how that exact moment felt. The resulting moment of stillness was so intimate and sweet, it felt like the autumn forest was holding its breath.
The change of seasons was the perfect picture for the change of life Abbie and Jeff underwent as they began their marriage with this adventure in Yosemite! After their adventure through the forest they rejoined their guests for an intimate reception within Rush Creek Lodge.
Want to know more about getting married in Yosemite? Checkout our in-depth How to Elope in Yosemite Guide!
Rush Creek Lodge Wedding Tips:
- Book Early: Rush Creek Lodge is a popular wedding venue so be sure to book as far in advance as you can!
- Consider the Season: With a nature venue like Rush Creek Lodge Yosemite, you can easily incorporate the beautiful outdoors into your wedding! Choose a fall date if you want those autumn colors, and a spring date if you want everything green and fresh!
- Embrace the Outdoors: Plan some time in your day to pop into Yosemite National Park and take incredible photos! Or better yet, do what the majority of our couples do and have a multi-day wedding experience, you can enjoy everything Rush Creek Lodge has to offer on day 1, and then spend day 2 taking gorgeous photos in Yosemite!
- Get Inspired by Nature: Consider theming your invitations and other details after Yosemite or the mountains. You can also hire a local florist to use flowers and greenery that are native to the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
- Choose the Right Package: There are three different Rush Creek Lodge wedding packages: Weddings, Intimate Celebrations, and Elopements. Choose which experience will be best for you and fit your guest count. (You’ll notice Rush Creek has chosen to feature lots of photos from this wedding on their website!)
Thinking about getting married in Yosemite?
Meet Your Rush Creek Lodge Wedding Photographers!
We’re Sammie and Micah, a married photography team that specializes in adventure weddings and elopements! We’re actually more than just photographers, we’ll also help you plan your adventure wedding! Choosing your location, building your timeline, getting permits, we’ll guide you through it all, and more!
We believe that meaningful experiences and deep connections create the most beautiful photographs. We’ll help you plan a wedding that feels like your best adventure yet, stay present and connected throughout the whole thing, and create gorgeous photos that document your love and memories forever.
Vendor List:
Photography: The Chaffins
Venue: Rush Creek Lodge Weddings
Catering: Rush Creek Lodge and Spa
October 30, 2021
As fellow free spirits, dreamers, world travelers, and roadtrippers – we know that even on a normal day, it’s hard to choose what adventure to take. It’s no surprise that when it comes to the once in a lifetime adventure of getting married, choosing just one path feels nearly impossible.
So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in Morocco.
As fellow free spirits, dreamers, world travelers, and roadtrippers – we know that even on a normal day, it’s hard to choose what adventure to take. It’s no surprise that when it comes to the once in a lifetime adventure of getting married, choosing just one path feels nearly impossible.
So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in Morocco.
As fellow free spirits, dreamers, world travelers, and roadtrippers – we know that even on a normal day, it’s hard to choose what adventure to take. It’s no surprise that when it comes to the once in a lifetime adventure of getting married, choosing just one path feels nearly impossible.
So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in Morocco.
We're a husband and wife traveling photography team who believes
MARRIAGE IS ONE OF LIFE'S GREATEST ADVENTURES.
we want you to share experiences that make you feel…
Especially on your wedding day.
as vibrant as the sky at sunset.
as free as the breath moving through you.
as unstoppable as the crashing waves.
as complete as your interlocked fingers.