We got our wedding photos taken by Preciado photography. Krystal is awesome, she worked with us…read morewhen our plans changed. She engaged with everyone at our wedding and got amazing pictures, both candid and posed, that perfectly captured our special day. It's been almost two years and I'm still in love with the pictures. One picture she got of me and my sister is my absolute favorite picture of us together and I'm so grateful she was able to capture it. I would highly recommend her to anyone getting married in the area.

Krystal was a dream to work with from the beginning to the end. Very gracious and flexible as we…read moreworked through delays and changes during the pandemic. In the end, we got hundreds of gorgeous print worthy images that I cannot stop looking at. The day of our wedding, Krystal had a detailed timeline for us so that we could get every location we wanted in the park. I was worried that it would be stressful and cramped, but her positive energy and great directions actually made it really fun! I thoroughly enjoyed spending the day in the park with my fiancée and just playing around getting what I knew were great shots. She went above and beyond in every way. During the ceremony I don't even remember seeing her, and yet there are fabulous and intimate photos there. From the reception, she captured all the moments, including the toasts, first dance, father-daughter dance, and my guests having a great time. I will always cherish these priceless images of our best day ever.

My wife and I discovered Patrick back in 2023 when we were searching for a photographer to shoot…read moreour engagement in Yosemite Valley (a place that holds a lot of special memories for us). Patrick's work immediately stood out to us because it was clear that he was able to capture not just his subjects but the landscape in a way that suggested intimate knowledge and even love for the nature of Yosemite. So, we had high expectations for his ability as an artist going in, but we were pleasantly surprised at how well we vibed with him as a person, too. Patrick made our day-long photoshoot easy and fun, and really brought out the joy of our engagement. And of course, the pictures were stunning. When we decided to get married in Big Sur two years later, our first decision (after the location, anyway) was asking Patrick to shoot our wedding. Patrick wasn't just our photographer but also our partner in planning to make sure we captured not only our special memories, but also the rugged beauty of Big Sur. The final photographs are beyond anything we could have imagined. Patrick's pictures were not just visually impressive - they were emotionally resonant. We will treasure our pictures and the memories we created with him for a lifetime. If you are looking for a photographer who is not only incredibly talented but also a wonderful person to work with, I cannot recommend Patrick Pike Studios highly enough. He is, simply put, the best. If you want photographs in Yosemite, you should work with him, and if you can convince him to work somewhere else, you should do that too. I guess we have to start thinking about where we should drag Patrick for a five-year anniversary photoshoot...

Patrick was a life saver! Our photographer fell through a day before our ceremony & Patrick saved…read morethe day! He did such a great job of capturing our day and making us comfortable. We received our pictures a few weeks after & they were perfect! We will cherish them forever! Thanks Patrick!

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

Donny did a wonderful job officiating our ceremony at Yosemite! He was very detailed in his…read morepreparation, and he turned our responses into a very personal and intimate ceremony for my husband and I! We also had an added changed of plans due to the wildfires closing Glacier Road. Donny was quick to keep us informed, and worked closely with our photographers to find a safe and equally beautiful site for the ceremony. We were very grateful for his knowledge of the Park! I would highly recommend Donny to anyone looking for an officiant near Yosemite!

Donny was such a great choice for our ceremony in Yosemite. We were blown away with how much effort…read morehe put into making our day special and how perfectly he put our love story into words without ever even meeting us beforehand. He is a professional and we highly recommend using him for your special day. It's a little nerve racking putting your faith in someone you have never met for such a special day but Donny was the perfect choice. Thanks again Donny!

Beautiful chapel in a stunning location. I just visited to see it and the view was amazing.read more

Lovely setting for our intimate wedding. Lifetime memory 25 years ago. Isolated from tourists and…read morerelated activities.

Really professional couple! We had a couple photography session and it was amazing! They knew of…read morethis off the beaten path location so we had a truly unique experience! and when we got the photos back... GORGEOUS!!! I am someone who is very picky about how I look in photos (like most women!) and I cant say enough how impressed I was with how each photo turned out! I will definitely be doing this again!

Was a huge hit at my daughters 2nd birthday it was so easy to take the pictures and Silvia and…read morerandy were very nice and if we had any questions they were always there to answer them. For sure going to be booking them for future occasions

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.