We hired Chef David for our elopement in Yosemite. From first speaking to him, to the final plate…read morebeing served everything was exceptional. He always kept in contact with us leading up to the event, he was able to provide us with many sample menus ahead of time, and it is very clear he has a passion for fresh farm to table dining. We will always remember Chef David as he was a part of the happiest day of our lives. Our friends all loved the food, as did we, and on top of all that he is a small business owner and a family man. If you are unsure if you should hire Chef David for your event, consider this a very strong recommendation from a couple of San Francisco foodies.

We had a birthday dinner and He drove 6 hours to cook for us, I can't even explain how amazing his…read moredishes were, I'm a very picky eater and I finished every bite on my plate. He's very accommodating as well. I 1000% recommend

Kirk was initially really great to work with. We were very straightforward about having curated…read moreplaylists with specific vibes and confirmed that it was important to have these songs played. He advertises himself as being Spotify friendly and we gave him playlists as such. Quick communicator and easy going. Kirk interrupted us multiple times throughout the night, following us (the couple) around as we re-entered to talk to us, take photos, and taking photos and videos of us and our guests. He was directed to step to the side for the dinner and instead was seated at a guest table with our friends. When it came time to do dances, he turned the music off and left to take a brief break - not a problem if the music had continued, but he left us without sound. During the reception songs lagged between playing, songs by the same artist were stacked instead of spread apart, and a song would start for a second, then stop and he would play something else. He was often wandered away from his station to socialize, which affected the music flow. He followed us and our guests around all night, asking what we wanted to hear, and would solicit requests from the crowd between songs despite my MULTIPLE prompts to continue with the playlist I made for this event. Many of our songs were missed which I ended up disappointed by but I didn't feel I should have to pull up the list to tell him what to play when I already made one. His wife arrived to pick him up at the end of the night, flashing her lights and shouting for him which my guests noticed. To top it off, after being irritated by the way services went, we had to pay him and he gave me the final total at the end of my wedding night since he didn't plan ahead for travel fees after multiple requests to get it finalized prior to. Overall disappointed and I wish I could let it go, but it did affect my night unfortunately and was a huge cost for a disappointing service.

Kirk is a really great guy and really nice to be around. I was a bit disappointed with the music at…read moreour wedding, however. I had a list of 'must plays' that I spent months and months putting together. Each song was really important to me and my husband, and something I couldn't imagine not having play at our wedding. During the dancing, however I was hearing lots of songs not on the list, which is fine, but most of the songs on our list did not get played. This was really disappointing. He played a couple songs twice, at which point I realized I needed to be reminding him of the songs on our list one-by-one, which was difficult to do in the moment because I didn't have the list on me and I really just wanted to be out on the dance floor not having to worry about anything. We also had put together some artists/genre guidelines for music to be played during dinner, and the music that end up getting played was not what we had suggested. He emailed us 2 days before the wedding asking for songs to be played during dinner, which was a little frustrating because I had already put together a list months before and sent to him with plenty of time. I didn't want to have to be worrying about this 2 days before the wedding when we were traveling and seeing family. Overall, if your music is really important to you and you are really excited about particular longs being played, I would have your list printed out so that there is no ambiguity on the day-of. If you just want some wedding classics played and aren't too particular about the selection, he will absolutely show up and do a great job and is great to be around. He is a great guy, just didn't seem to remember our list, and to be honest it will always disappoint me that those songs didn't get played.

Dawn and her team are amazing! They catered our wedding inside Yosemite. The food was absolutely…read moredelicious and everyone loved it. Dawn is so kind and helpful, she went above and beyond with her service. Pricing is fair too in my opinion! I highly recommend Willow Creek Catering for any event!

Dawn and her husband exceeded beyond my expectations!…read more A few weeks ago, I was finalizing my Yosemite elopement and realized how difficult it would be to get reservations at a Yosemite Hotel restaurant. I did a little research and stumbled upon Willow Creek Catering. I emailed Dawn and she very responsive. By chance, she had a cancellation on the day of my wedding! Totally meant to be. We got on a call and discussed our plans for dinner. She provided options for vegetarians and diary/oat allergies and we created a menu together. On our wedding day, Dawn and her husband dropped off of the food at the Airbnb and placed it in the oven to keep it warm as we were heading down from Yosemite. She was so accommodating and texted me to make sure everything was okay. The food was DELICIOUS! My family and friends loved everything, especially the prime rib and chicken Marsala. There was plenty of food for 19 people and we enjoyed the leftovers the following day. Dawn and her husband did an amazing job and we couldn't have ask for a better post-ceremony dinner.

Planning a destination wedding remotely meant I had to place a lot of trust in my vendors--and…read moreSweet Dreams Floral truly delivered. I adore flowers in my everyday life, so having the right floral design was especially important to me. Laura was incredible throughout the process. She took the time to understand my vision, talk through my concerns, and helped me choose the perfect color palette and flower combinations to bring it all to life. Our venue was The Lodge at Two Moons, and knowing they were already familiar with the space gave me so much peace of mind. The florals were absolutely stunning--I was blown away by how perfectly everything came together. Guests couldn't stop complimenting the beautiful centerpieces, and I couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. I highly recommend their services to any couple looking for gorgeous, thoughtful floral design and a team that truly listens.

Laura & Roman are truly wonderful to work with! They turned the vision I had for my elopement…read moreflowers into reality, all while staying within my preferred budget. All communication was professional and left room for no errors on the day of. Roman was so patient when delivering even though I was running behind schedule a bit. Sweet Dreams Floral made my special day's floral plans as stress-free as possible. I definitely recommend them for any wedding or elopement, especially in Mariposa or Yosemite!

The best decision we made as an engaged couple was hiring Jessica as our wedding planner…read more From the beginning, working with Jess for our Yosemite destination wedding felt like planning with a close friend--someone who truly understood our vision and cared deeply about making our dream wedding a reality. She planned the most picturesque celebration for us, with an unforgettable ceremony in Yosemite National Park and a stunning reception at Tenaya Lodge. Jess and her team arranged a perfect ceremony site at Yosemite's Sentinel Beach Picnic Area (permit in hand), and somehow made it feel both intimate and grand for our 100 guests. Everyone was comfortable, awestruck by the natural beauty, and touched by the seamless flow that her team executed. Organized, kind, artistic, and a true wedding pro, Jess went above and beyond at every turn. She coordinated all of our vendors--no small feat in the Yosemite area--and did it with such ease and confidence that we felt completely at peace throughout the process. Her digital planning software kept us on track without feeling overwhelmed, and she was incredibly responsive and flexible when any changes needed to be made. For context, we are based in Orange County, but Jess was consistently reliable via Zoom, call, or text throughout the whole process. The reception décor at Tenaya's Pavillion was the most breathtaking room I've ever walked into, and it would not have happened without Jess's eye for detail and expert guidance. She has a rare gift for matching couples with the perfect vendors and keeping everything on schedule without making it feel rigid or rushed. She and her team also flawlessly executed our rehearsal and welcome dinner, enhancing our Western-themed event with thoughtful decor touches that tied everything together beautifully. If you're getting married in or around Yosemite, Jessica Trettin is THE person to hire. Her local knowledge, vendor connections, and creative instincts are unmatched. But even outside of the region, I would recommend her wholeheartedly. She's nimble, efficient, and an exceptional events professional from A to Z. We are endlessly grateful to have had her by our side--our Yosemite wedding would not have been the same without her.

We love Jessica. It was such a relief to know we had someone we could trust orchestrating the most…read moreimportant day of our lives. Having Jessica help us organize our wedding really took the stress down and allowed us to relax and enjoy what turned out to be the best day of my life. https://vimeo.com/773161307

I had such a great experience with Aztecas Party Rental in the Madera area! I first called them…read morelast minute for a canopy, and they seriously saved the day. They showed up and had everything set up in less than 30 minutes--super fast and very professional. After that, I realized I also needed tables and chairs. I called them again, and without hesitation, they came back out and took care of it right away. That level of service is hard to find! They were reliable, efficient, and very easy to work with. I highly recommend Aztecas Party Rental to anyone who needs quick, dependable service. I'll definitely be using them again if I'm in the area!

Thank you for the Rental! I am new to Madera was looking for last minute tables and chairs to rent…read moreand found Azteca party rental. Thank you so much for sure I'll be calling you again.

Tim is an amazing officiant!!! All in all he helped us with our vows and what to expect. He walked…read moreus through what our vows would be like once we were done writing our own vows and adding then in. He asked what we wanted and worked with what he had. Very friendly and went with the flow of our corky vows. I loved having him marrying us and if we renew our vows I would love him to do it all over again.

Tim is a fantastic officiant. No matter what you are looking for, whether religious, spiritual, or…read morejust about the love between two people, he'll give you customized vows that are perfect for your wedding. We told him we weren't religious or very spiritual, and we wanted it to be short. He accommodated us perfectly, incorporating things into the vows such as quotes from our favorite books or movies. And it was just the right length as it fit in perfectly between bouts of rain that day so us and our guest all stayed nice and dry. Three years later, I'm still told by friends and family how much they enjoyed the ceremony and how perfect the vows were for us. I highly recommend Tim for any weddings in the Valley.

We came to this venue to attend a wedding and it's a gorgeous forest setting. The ceremony itself…read morewas held in a small clearing in Heartwood forest and then you walk down a short distance where the cocktail hour/dinner area is set up. Even though it is extremely hot in Oakhurst, the venue, being in a wooded forest, is a very comfortable temperature, not too hot and you don't need a jacket at all, even at night. It is a bit of a pain to get to though - you have to drive up a winding mountain for about 20 minutes coming from Oakhurst so if you are planning on drinking at the event, make sure you either have a DD because coming back down that same road at night with no street lights and while under the influence can be dangerous. The venue itself was a bit confusing for us to navigate. We had to ask people passing by for directions on where to go but we eventually got to where we needed. It is also quite dusty so be prepared to have your shoes and the bottom of your outfits covered with dirt. And being up in the middle of a mountain, be prepared for no/poor reception.

STUNNING FAIRY TALE WEDDING. SO ROMANTIC!!…read more================================================================ My very good friend was married here a few weeks ago and it was the most beautiful and stunning wedding I have ever attended. This place is nestled in the beautiful woods outside Yosemite national park so you know already what to expect. This place is the perfect backdrop for a fairy tale wedding, the views are amazing. The sun setting at the perfect time, the sun peeking though the trees DREAMY!