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A Dreamy Oakhurst Wedding - The Lodge at Two Moons Wedding - Brian and Bridgette's Mountain Wedding at the Gates of Yosemite National Park

If you are looking for some inspiration for a beautiful mountain wedding you came to the right place.

Getting to document Brian and Bridgette’s  Oakhurst Wedding was absolutely amazing. I feel so lucky to get to work with couples who allow themselves to truly be themselves, be vulnerable in front of the camera and really allow me to capture their true love story. These two were the absolute sweetest ever.

Brian + Bridgette’s Dreamy Oakhurst Wedding - The most gorgeous day in the Mountains of California at the gates of Yosemite National Park

We got so lucky with the most beautiful Fall day in California for B + B’s Oakhurst Wedding. During the month of October you never know what the weather is going to bring you especially in the mountains of California. Some years it might be 100 degrees when other years there could be snow on the ground.

It was so amazing, because the day was just absolutely gorgeous. Clear blue skies with mild weather. It was dreamy and absolutely perfect! We seriously couldn’t have asked for a better day in the mountains.

Beautiful Details and Getting Ready at The Lodge at Two Moons Wedding Venue

Bridgette and Brian couldn’t have had more amazing details. From Bridgette’s boots , to the gorgeous wedding flowers with golden leaf details, to doughnuts for dessert!

As Bridgette got ready she was surrounded by her closest friends and family plus her favorite dog.

Brian got ready in a cabin down the way with his dad enjoying an easy morning and one of their favorite drinks.

Their Gorgeous Oakhurst Wedding Outfits for a Mountain Wedding at the Gates of Yosemite National Park

Gosh I am a sucker for some amazing boots and a long sleeve wedding dress. Bridgette had both! Her boots had her something blue on them and they were just the perfect boots for this mountain wedding. Her dress was beyond beautiful. The lace had the most beautiful detail and the sleeves were long and just perfect.

Brian wore a traditional tuxedo with his cowboy boots.

A Mountain Wedding Ceremony

Brian and Bridgette’s mountain wedding ceremony was, again, dreamy. The golden sunlight hit the tops of the pine trees and made for the perfect view. It was like nature wanted to tell Brian and Bridgette how exciting it is that they got married!

A private Sunset Portraits overlooking the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range

I absolutely love that Brian and Bridgette wanted to take their portraits in the pines looking out of the Sierra Nevada mountain range.

We all hopped in a golf cart and drove to this secret spot on the Lodge at Two Moons Wedding Venue to have a quite moment to share their love and be able to take a moment to celebrate their marriage.

They were able to take a few moments to laugh together, breath, and enjoy each others company taking in the gorgeous views and sitting amongst the trees.

Oakhurst Wedding Photographer + Yosemite Elopement Photographer

Hey y’all! If you don’t know me already, I’m Bessie, a California based elopement photographer and micro wedding photographer with a love for nature, adventures, and storytelling. When you’re ready to find the perfect Oakhurst wedding photographer or a Yosemite Elopement photographer to tell the story of your day, reach out to me here—I can’t wait for the adventure we’re going to have together.

Oakhurst Wedding + Elopement Resources

If you fell absolutely in love with a mountain wedding after scrolling through Brian and Bridgette’s day, I don’t blame you! It’s one of my all-time favorite adventure elopement destinations in California. I’ve got a couple that’ll help you plan your unique dream day at this epic mountain destination.

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