Sentinel Dome
Permit Required, You Apply
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Your perfect Sentinel Dome wildflower package
We’re firm believers that there’s magic within each and every wedding that takes place.
More Details
- Professional officiant who is legally registered
- Personalized Ceremony
- Advice on obtaining marriage license
- High quality, meaningful & joyful ceremony!
- Up to four hours of photography
- Online gallery of 175+ edited, high-res digital photos
- Ability to order prints directly from our platform
- Unlimited downloads and personal printing rights delivered within 6 weeks or less after ceremony
Add-ons available:
Flowers:
Customized floral arrangements.
Vow Booklets:
If you're looking for a special way to craft & write your vows, The Vow Booklets by The Keeper Co is a perfect keepsake.. Includes 2 booklets, gold pen and a keepsake bag.
Hiking Trail Details
Sentinel Dome provides access to some of Yosemite’s most stunning trails:
• Sentinel Dome Trail (2.2 miles round trip, moderate): A relatively easy hike leading to a breathtaking 360-degree view of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, and the surrounding high country.
• Taft Point Trail (2.2 miles round trip, moderate): A short walk to an amazing viewpoint with dramatic drops and stunning vistas of the valley floor, passing through wildflower-filled meadows in the summer.
• Four Mile Trail (9.6 miles round trip, strenuous): For those seeking a challenge, this steep hike offers expansive views of the valley and Yosemite’s iconic cliffs.
What to Expect
A Detailed Example of How Your Day Could Be Arranged
You Will Love This Venue If:
- • You seek a secluded, awe-inspiring location for your elopement, with panoramic views stretching across Yosemite’s iconic landscapes.
- • You love the idea of a short, scenic hike that rewards you with sweeping views at the top.
- • You desire an intimate, natural setting that offers both adventure and incredible photo opportunities without the heavy crowds.
Must Know
- • Permits: A permit is required for ceremonies at Sentinel Dome. You are responsible for applying and sharing the approved permit with us before we can confirm your Wildflower package experience. Visit Yosemite’s wedding page for the application process. Permits are not granted for holiday weekends, and pets are not allowed at the ceremony.
- • Weather Variability: The elevation at Sentinel Dome can lead to rapid weather changes. Be prepared with layered clothing, sunscreen, and plenty of water.
- • Trail Crowds: Sentinel Dome is popular but generally less crowded than other Yosemite viewpoints. Arriving early in the morning or later in the evening can offer a more private experience.
- • Accessibility: The trail to Sentinel Dome is moderate and involves a short, steep climb at the end. Ensure you’re prepared for the hike, and bring appropriate footwear and gear.
You have questions? We have answers.
We are there every step of the way
You have two easy options to get a quote for your perfect elopement package: 1. Contact us directly ? We?re happy to walk you through the process and create a customized quote based on your preferences. You can reach out here or call us at (303) 997-1578 for personalized assistance. 2. Use our Venue Finder Tool ? Our easy-to-use tool allows you to build your own package and find the perfect venue for your elopement. Try it here: https://reserve.simplyeloped.com/venue-finder Let us know how we can help!
Our packages include 20 guests or less, but every venue we offer varies in how many guests we're allowed to invite. Just ask us!
We make the process of getting married extremely easy! We'll work with you to establish your destination, venue, date, time, guest count and the package you'd like to book with us and then the rest is on our plate! We offer 250 venues around the US and in most instances we coordinate on your behalf. We'll pair you with exceptional vendors, an elopement specialist who will guide you through every step of the process and set you up with a dashboard where you can manage your elopement A-Z. Your biggest responsibility is getting your marriage license and we'll do the rest!
Of course! We have all sorts of packages that can offer whatever vendor you're seeking to hire for. We do not, however, just coordinate a venue. You do need to book a package for the rest of the perks of working with Simply Eloped :)
Since 82% of the ceremonies we perform are destination weddings, the average planning time is 3-9 months in advance of the ceremony date. However, we've planned as far as three years out and with as little notice as a few days. We're flexible - one of our biggest strengths as a company!
When you're using our quote request process, a lot of the venue fees are grouped into the final package offering. That's why you may be unable to see a line item or specific breakdown of how much the venue costs. If the venue requires you to make the reservation, we let you know in our quote builder how much that costs and how to do that. Everything else is included in the package quote. Just one less thing for you to worry about.
For lighting, we recommend holding your elopement ceremony in the morning or in the evening. Direct lighting can create harsh lines or shadows and isn't very flattering on anyone. We definitely recommend holding your ceremony prior to 11am or after 4pm. Feel free to ask us for timing based on your date and destination!
As soon as you book our services, we get to work! We'll immediately introduce you to your elopement specialist who is kind of like your best friend between the date you book and the day you elope! Your elopement specialist will be ensuring every step of the process is smooth and delightful. They will introduce you to your team, answer any questions you have, put your schedule and invoice together and much much more! We'll also begin the process of personalizing. You'll work with your officiant on ensuring your ceremony matches what you envision and dream of. Your photographer will ensure they understand what kind of shots or photos you're hoping for. Your hair & makeup artist will inquire as to the style you're going after for your hmu. The week of your ceremony we'll send your itinerary with all of the details you need for you and your guests. Your team will meet at your ceremony site and the rest, as they say, is history. :)
First off - know that every moment of your elopement day we are available to you for whatever you need! We're very prompt on timing with floral delivery, hair & makeup, etc. Your team will always meet at your venue prior to your ceremony time to ensure everyone is collected, introduced and ready for a gorgeous ceremony right on time. Your officiant will kick off your ceremony and ensure that all of your requests are beautifully exhibited in your personalized ceremony. Ceremonies generally last 15 - 20 minutes which will then kick off into your portrait session with your photographer (if you booked one with us). The main task you need to be mindful of on your big day is bringing your marriage license and we do the rest! :)
All of our payments are processed through a secure third-party payment processor called Stripe. We don't store your credit card information, so you'll always have control over what payments you make and when.
