Yosemite National Park Wedding Permit Policies

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
PERMIT POLICIES FOR WEDDING AND ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHERS

yosemite wedding permit for adventure elopements in the National Park

RULES FOR COUPLES, WEDDING AND ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHERS

This blog post is in no way endorsed by Yosemite National Park or any National Park of the USA. For more information, please visit the Yosemite National Park website.

YOSEMITE WEDDING PERMIT REQUIREMENT

Yosemite’s wedding permit department is responsible for managing all the wedding requests, permits, and licensing in the Park. There has been some confusion. Some of you have heard that Yosemite has been cracking down on photographers and couples without a permit, and that is true. Others have been turned around without a permit.

To be fair, Yosemite is trying to keep track of the weddings in the park while trying to maintain a generous park experience for all. I support this endeavor.

It is well known that if you are a couple getting married inside Yosemite National Park, you (the couple) must apply for a permit and be approved before having your ceremony. As a Yosemite wedding photographer, I assist my couples in getting their permits. However, the NPS of Yosemite is working on revising rules for photographers and weddings in the park for a better experience.

THE RULES CURRENTLY FOR WEDDING AND ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHERS:

Surely, if you are a photographer hired to photograph a wedding or elopement in Yosemite National Park, or even an engagement session, photo shoot, etc., whether it is at the top of Glacier Point or at the Majestic Hotel, your couple is currently required to apply for a PERMIT. You must be with the couple and they must have a permit. Apply here for a permit YOSEMITE WEDDING PERMIT

 

 

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

  1. If I have an engagement session, adventure session, portrait session in the park, does the couple still need a permit?
    Answer: yes.
  2. What is the cost for a Yosemite wedding permit?
    Answer: The cost right now is $150. More information can be accessed on the Yosemite website below.
  3. I have a Yosemite wedding coming up soon, is it too late to apply?
    Answer: No, you can still apply.
  4. Where can I read more information about Yosemite Weddings?
    Answer: Visit the main Yosemite Website for more info here: YOSEMITE WEDDINGS.

 

If you have more questions, you can contact the Yosemite Permit Department here:

 

CONTACT YOSEMITE WEDDING PERMIT OFFICE HERE

For wedding permit information contact by email or by phone 209-379-1858.

Attn: Catherine Carlisle-McMullen
Special Park Uses/Film & Weddings
osemite National Park, National Park Service
P.O. Box 700
El Portal, CA 95318

Overnight (FedEx/UPS):
Attn: Catherine Carlisle-McMullen
Special Park Uses/Film & Weddings
Yosemite National Park
5083 Foresta Rd
El Portal, CA 95318

 

If you are searching for a Yosemite wedding photographer for your wedding or adventure elopement, you may visit here:
Charleton Churchill Photography

 

 

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