Yosemite Halloween Wedding | Allyx + Austin
Allyx + Austin’s wedding day was the perfect combination of adventure, intention, and creativity. They tied the knot on Halloween surrounded by family in Yosemite National Park, and celebrated with portraits that were a cinematic dream at Taft Point. But their story started earlier, when we met in Joshua Tree National Park for a Halloween-inspired engagement session—making their wedding week even more unique and personal.
Joshua Tree Halloween Engagement Session
Before the wedding, Allyx + Austin wanted to capture their love of Halloween with a styled couples session in Joshua Tree. The spiky desert landscape, eerie light, and creative details gave their photos an edgy, moody vibe—perfectly fitting for their favorite holiday. It was the ultimate way to kick off their wedding celebrations and showcase their personalities in a non-traditional way.
Yosemite Valley Wedding Ceremony
On Halloween day, Allyx + Austin were joined by their closest family in the heart of Yosemite. They exchanged vows in the Yosemite Valley, with a waterfall as their ceremony backdrop. The sound of rushing water mixed with the quiet emotions of their families made the moment feel both intimate and grand. Yosemite’s natural beauty amplified every detail of their day.
Sunset Hike to Taft Point
After the ceremony, we hiked up to Taft Point for golden-hour portraits. The trail opened up to sweeping views of Yosemite’s whole valley and waterfalls. It was the perfect adventurous ending to their wedding day.
Planning a Yosemite Wedding or Elopement
If you’re dreaming of your own wedding or elopement in Yosemite, here are a few quick tips:
- Best Yosemite ceremony spots: Yosemite Valley meadows, waterfalls, Taft Point, and Glacier Point.
- Permits: A wedding permit is required for any ceremony in Yosemite National Park—apply early!
- When to get married: Spring brings waterfalls at their peak, while fall has cooler temps, glowing colors, and fewer crowds.
- Pair with adventure: Many couples choose to have a ceremony in the valley, then hike to a scenic overlook like Taft Point or Glacier Point for sunset portraits.
- Engagement session ideas: Joshua Tree is only a road trip away, making it a perfect companion location if you want a desert vibe before or after your Yosemite wedding.
Allyx + Austin’s Yosemite Halloween wedding and Joshua Tree engagement photos showed how fun, creative, and personal a wedding can be. From moody Halloween-inspired portraits in the desert to heartfelt vows under a Yosemite waterfall, their day was the ultimate adventure.
