Romantic Yosemite Weddings
Madera County Is . . .
Romantic

It's easy to see why so many people choose a Yosemite wedding. Imagine exchanging your vows with Yosemite Falls as your backdrop, with Half Dome and El Capitan as your witnesses. Your wedding day will be one of the most memorable days of your life, and Yosemite will add to the experience.

Of course Madera County has even more amazing venues should you look for a wedding outside the park. Beautiful vineyards and orchards, resorts nestled amidst tall pines, or the beauty of your ceremony reflected in Bass Lake. The options for your wedding are endless in Madera County: California's Gateway to Yosemite.
We have every aspect covered. For your rehearsal dinner, view your options on our dining page.
You'll want somewhere romantic to stay together on the first night of your new life together. Our lodging page is sure to have the perfect retreat.
If you're looking for any other help, let us be your guides. We look forward playing a part of your big day.
WeddingsArea Chapels, Churches, and Wedding Locations
Bass Lake Event Center
P.O. Box 109
Bass Lake, CA 93604
Phone: (559) 642-3141
http://basslakeeventcenter.com/
Located in the Pines Village at beautiful Bass Lake, with the Pines Market, Pines Bar, and clothing and gift shops. Several beautiful banquet rooms for weddings and events with full catering services available.
Chateau du Sureau
48688 Victoria Lane
Oakhurst, CA 93644
Phone: (559) 683-6860
http://www.chateausureau.com
The Estate by the Elderberries, a Forbes 5-star and AAA 5-Diamond property is located in Oakhurst, California, just 20 minutes from the South Gate of Yosemite Park. Featuring the Chateau du Sureau a ten-room luxury Inn and the award winning Erna’s Elderberry House Restaurant.
DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite
9001 Village Drive
Yosemite, CA 95389
http://YosemitePark.com/
For Reservations, call (801) 559-5000
Evergreen Conference Center Oakhurst (ECCO)
43803 Hwy. 41
Oakhurst, CA 93644
Phone: (559) 683-8162
http://www.eccoyosemite.org/
Located just 15 miles from Yosemite, ECCO serves the Christian, educational and non-profit conference and retreat needs since 1982. Lodging, tasty meals and a variety of recreational activities are all available at this perfect peaceful, mountain setting.
Fresno Flats Historical Park
49777 Road 427
Oakhurst, CA 93644
Phone: (559) 683-6570
http://www.fresnoflatsmuseum.org
Fresno Flats Historic Village and Park recaptures the flavor of 19th Century life in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Learn about the settlers who came for gold, farming, merchants and the rich natural resources of the mountains.
Narrow Gauge Inn
48571 Hwy 41
Fish Camp, CA 93623
Phone: (559) 683-7720
Toll-Free: (888) 644-9050
http://www.narrowgaugeinn.com
Narrow Gauge Inn has 26 non-smoking rooms offering majestic mountain views & private decks. The Dining Hall and Buffalo Bar have excellent food coupled with knockout views. Serving dinner from 5:30 Wednesday thru Sunday.
Oakhurst Community Center, Inc.
39800 Road 425B
Oakhurst, CA 93644
Phone: (559) 683-2290
http://www.oakhurstcommunitycenter.org/index.php
Paradise Springs
52770 Rd. 632
Oakhurst, CA 93644
Phone: (559) 642-2613
http://www.paradisespringsmountain.com
Located on 100 secluded acres in the heart of the Sierra National Forest just 30 minutes from Yosemite. Offers a variety of 6 cabin rentals sleeping from 2 to 20 people. Perfect for a wedding, family reunion, or a romantic getaway.
Ravensbrook Bed & Breakfast
37621 Ravensbrook Way
Coarsegold, CA 93614
Phone: (559) 683-4792
http://www.ravensbrook-yosemite.com
Charming, quiet FULL-SERVICE B&B in a park-like setting on the edge of Oakhurst, 18 mi. to Yosemite. Private rooms, private baths, free WiFi, kitchenette, laundry, Jacuzzi, barbeque. Enjoy birds & wildlife visiting the pond.
Redwoods In Yosemite, The
8038 Chilnualna
Wawona, CA 95389
Phone: (888) 225-6666
http://www.redwoodsinyosemite.com
Enjoy all the comforts of home and the majesty of Yosemite National Park, season after season, at The Redwoods In Yosemite, Year-Round Yosemite Vacation Home Rentals. Choose an intimate log cabin for your romantic get-a-way or bring the entire family to s
Sierra Meadows Country Club/Four Tears Cafe/RV Park
46516 Opah Drive
Ahwahnee, CA 93601
Phone: (559) 642-1343
http://www.sierrameadows.com
Located south of Yosemite National Park in the beautiful Sierra Nevada, we offer an enjoyable 18-hole championship golf course, large clubhouse, golf shop, cafe, several beautiful outdoor wedding and reception venues and a peaceful, full-service RV park.
Sierra Sky Ranch
50552 Road 632
Oakhurst, CA 93644
Phone: (559) 683-8040
http://www.sierraskyranch.com
Relax on the veranda and gaze at the trees or take a dip in the pool. Rustic yet comfortable, the 100-year-old converted mountain ranch house if the perfect location for a family getaway, wedding, family reunion or banquet. Try our delicious Branding Iron Steakhouse.
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
1122 Highway 41
Fish Camp, CA 93623
Phone: (559) 683-6555
Toll-Free: (888) 514-2167
http://www.tenayalodge.com
Majestic Sierra resort just minutes from the south gate of Yosemite. Full concierge services, award winning Ascent Spa, all-season recreation ranging from hiking, biking, swimming, skating & sking. Great dining options from casual to candlelit.
The Pines Resort
54432 North Shore Rd
Bass Lake, CA 93604
Phone: (559) 642-3121
http://www.basslake.com
Overlooking beautiful Bass Lake, The Pines Resort features year-round deluxe lodging in lakefront suites, two-story fully-furnished chalets and rental houses. Resort amenities include two restaurants, full-service marina, conference & special events.
Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort & Spa
6979 A Hwy 140
MidPines, CA 95345
Phone: (209) 966-6666
http://www.yosemitebug.com
Yosemite Lakes Clubhouse & Blue Heron Restaurant
30250 Yosemite Springs Pkwy
Coarsegold, CA 93614
Phone: (559) 658-7466
Hours: for the Blue Heron Restaurant and Lounge
Wednesday – Saturday 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Gina's Sunday Night Tacos+ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
http://www.yloa.org/home.html
Enjoy a delicious meal overlooking the lake. Don't miss their summer music on the lake series and special events for every holiday. An ideal location for weddings and all your banquet needs. Plus beautiful 9 hole golf course.
Yosemite Skyway Rentals
43116 W. Sugar Pine Drive
Oakhurst, CA 93644
Toll-Free: (888) 759-9293
http://www.yosemiteskyway.com
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WeddingsCaterers
Bass Lake Event Center
P.O. Box 109
Bass Lake, CA 93604
Phone: (559) 642-3141
http://basslakeeventcenter.com/
Located in the Pines Village at beautiful Bass Lake, with the Pines Market, Pines Bar, and clothing and gift shops. Several beautiful banquet rooms for weddings and events with full catering services available.
Sierra Sky Ranch
50552 Road 632
Oakhurst, CA 93644
Phone: (559) 683-8040
http://www.sierraskyranch.com
Relax on the veranda and gaze at the trees or take a dip in the pool. Rustic yet comfortable, the 100-year-old converted mountain ranch house if the perfect location for a family getaway, wedding, family reunion or banquet. Try our delicious Branding Iron Steakhouse.
The Pines Resort
54432 North Shore Rd
Bass Lake, CA 93604
Phone: (559) 642-3121
http://www.basslake.com
Overlooking beautiful Bass Lake, The Pines Resort features year-round deluxe lodging in lakefront suites, two-story fully-furnished chalets and rental houses. Resort amenities include two restaurants, full-service marina, conference & special events.
Yosemite Catering
40278 Stagecoach Rd
Oakhurst, CA 93644
Phone: (559) 641-7667
Toll-Free: (877) 641-7667
http://www.yosemitecatering.net
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WeddingsFlorists, Balloons and Decorations
Sweet Dreams Cakery & Wedding Flowers
40278 Stagecoach Road #7
Oakhurst, CA 93644
Phone: (559) 641-7606
http://www.sweetdreamsweddingflowers.com/
Sweet Dreams Cakery is an award winning Cakery with their custom cakes and specialty desserts. Sweet Dreams Wedding Flowers uses the freshest flowers and with their creative and talented designers, they look forward to making your dream a reality. [TOP]
WeddingsLimousine Services
Crossroads Tours
Phone: (559) 683-7113
http://www.tourdeyosemite.com
We specialize in private custom tours to Yosemite National Park and nothing else. Our tour guides live locally and are experts on Yosemite. We know the golden spots you will never find on regular tourist tours! We drive Hummers with 5 or 9 passenger seats. They are high end and terrain going for style, comfort and security. Limousines, Vans and Buses can also be considered depending on your partys size and the weather.
We arrange everything including lodging or camping if you so desire. We pick you up and drive you back. You just enjoy it! And there is a lot to enjoy!
Rose's Starlight Taxi
Phone: (559) 641-6641
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WeddingsPhotographers
Brian Wilhite's White Cloud Photography
Phone: (559) 683-5244
http://www.whitecloudphotography.com
Nancy Robbins Photography / Studio 41
41213 Highway 41
Oakhurst, CA 93644
Phone: (209) 617-7147
http://www.robbinsphotography.com/
Nancy Robbins is an artist with 25 years experience in commercial, illustrative, portrait, wedding, fine art, and nature and landscaping photography.[TOP]
WeddingsRehearsal Dinner Cuisine
Bass Lake Event Center
P.O. Box 109
Bass Lake, CA 93604
Phone: (559) 642-3141
http://basslakeeventcenter.com/
Located in the Pines Village at beautiful Bass Lake, with the Pines Market, Pines Bar, and clothing and gift shops. Several beautiful banquet rooms for weddings and events with full catering services available.[TOP]
WeddingsSpecial Services for the Bride and Bridal Party
The Pines Spa
Toll-Free: (800) 350-7463
http://www.basslake.com
Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort & Spa
6979 A Hwy 140
MidPines, CA 95345
Phone: (209) 966-6666
http://www.yosemitebug.com
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WeddingsTours and Recreation
Bass Lake Duck Tours
54250 North Shore Drive
Bass Lake, CA 93604
Phone: (559) 683-3825
Toll-Free: (888) 559-6795
http://basslakeducktours.com/
A memorable 90-minute tour on land and water aboard a historical WWII DUKW.... Their wacky captain will "quack you up" with lots of laughter, fun music and a bit of local history.
Tours Times are 10 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM & 4 PM.
Reservations are recommended
Bass Lake Water Sports and Marina
39255 Marina Dr
Bass Lake, CA 93604
Phone: (559) 642-3200
http://www.basslakeboatrentals.com
Located at the Pines Marina off the Pines Village at beautiful Bass Lake. We rent Patio Boats, Jet Skis (Waverunners), Ski Boats, Wakeboard Boats, Fishing Boats, Canoes, Tubes and so much more.
Crossroads Tours
Phone: (559) 683-7113
http://www.tourdeyosemite.com
We specialize in private custom tours to Yosemite National Park and nothing else. Our tour guides live locally and are experts on Yosemite. We know the golden spots you will never find on regular tourist tours! We drive Hummers with 5 or 9 passenger seats. They are high end and terrain going for style, comfort and security. Limousines, Vans and Buses can also be considered depending on your partys size and the weather.
We arrange everything including lodging or camping if you so desire. We pick you up and drive you back. You just enjoy it! And there is a lot to enjoy!
Discover Yosemite, Inc.
40155 Enterprise Drive
Oakhurst, CA 93644
Phone: (559) 642-4400
http://www.discoveryosemite.com
Let Discover Yosemite make your visit to Yosemite both relaxing and unforgettable. We’ll do the planning, pay the fees, feed you and transport you through the phenomenal grandeur of this national treasure. And after a day with our exceptional guides, you’ll have a much deeper appreciation of what you’ve seen than if you’d traveled on your own.
Forks Resort, The
319150 Rd. 222
Bass Lake, CA 93604
Phone: (559) 642-3737
http://www.theforksresort.com
The Forks Resort, family owned and operated for four generations, home of the famous "Forks Burger" offers the finest in family dining. Cabins accommodating two to eight people with lake views, boats for rent and a general store.
Golden Chain Theatre
42310 Hwy 41
Oakhurst, CA 93644
Phone: (559) 683-7112
http://www.goldenchaintheatre.org
19th Century Historic and Melodramatic Theatre. Located in Oakhurst this is a true melodrama where you boo and hiss the evil villain and sigh for the poor heroine. Guaranteed to be a great family entertainment!
Lakes RV & Golf Resort, The
5001 E. Robertson Blvd.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
Phone: (559) 665-6980
Toll-Free: (866) 665-6980
http://www.thelakesrv.com/index.php
Putters Bistro & Pub offer a beautiful backdrop including the water feature and palm trees of the 18th green. Award winning restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Banquet facilities are also available.
Madera Wine Trail
Madera, CA
Toll-Free: (800) 613-0709
http://www.maderawinetrail.com/
Our family wineries are proud to invite you to Madera County, a unique grape growing region. Guests visiting the Madera Wine Trail enjoy the benefits of the region’s rich history, knowledgeable hosts and tasting rooms.
Miller's Landing Resort
37976 Road 222
Bass Lake, CA 93669
Phone: (559) 642-3633
http://www.millerslanding.com
Miller’s Landing-South Shore Bass Lake
Miller’s Landing offers year-round cabin rentals & the best selection of boat rentals on Bass Lake!
Our grill features a large variety of delicious items including the famous Miller Burger a local favorite and ice cream too!
O.A.R.S.
2863 Hwy 49
Angels Camp, CA 95222
Phone: (209) 736-4677
http://www.oars.com
Rafting adventure trips near Yosemite National Park. Plus California Whitewater Guide School.
Photo Safari Yosemite
P.O. Box 2728
Oakhurst, CA 93644
Phone: (559) 760-6124
http://www.photosafariyosemite.com/
We provide personalized guided photographic excursions into and around Yosemite National Park. Ensuring that our clients are expertly guided so as to "be at the right place at the right time", to enable the traveler photographer in obtaining Post Card style images, is the passion and purpose of Photo Safari Yosemite.
Quady Winery, Inc.
13181 Road 24
Madera, CA 93637
Phone: (559) 673-8068
Hours: Monday thru Friday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm
http://www.quadywinery.com
At Quady Winery in Madera we make wines from rare varietals perfectly suited for the San Joaquin Valley. We use distinctive Orange and Black Muscat to make Essensia, Elysium and Electra moscato. Try Starboard our delicious port style wines and three styles of Vya Vermouths.
Red's Meadow Resort & Pack Station - Eastern High Sierra
Hwy 203-1 mile beyond Devil's Postpile-Eastern Sierra
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Phone: (760) 934-2345
http://www.redsmeadow.com/
Sierra Meadows Country Club/Four Tears Cafe/RV Park
46516 Opah Drive
Ahwahnee, CA 93601
Phone: (559) 642-1343
http://www.sierrameadows.com
Located south of Yosemite National Park in the beautiful Sierra Nevada, we offer an enjoyable 18-hole championship golf course, large clubhouse, golf shop, cafe, several beautiful outdoor wedding and reception venues and a peaceful, full-service RV park.
Westbrook Wine Farm
49610 House Ranch Rd
ONeals, CA 93645
Phone: (559) 868-3499
Hours: Tours & Tasting by Appointment Only
http://www.westbrookwinefarm.com
A proud participant in the Yosemite Sierra Wine Road experience, Westbrook Wine Farm Vineyard and Winery: overdelivering since 1999 www.westbrookwinefarm.com
Yosemite & Beyond Tour / Tour Yosemite & Beyond
35300 Hwy 41
Coarsegold, CA 93614
Phone: (559) 641-6789
http://www.yosemiteandbeyond.com
Yosemite & Beyond prefers small groups, our tour guide/specialists don’t “come to work” they fulfill their passion to share this special Park called Yosemite. The company got its name with the help of a friend who said “you go “beyond” in your service and expectations and you go “beyond” Yosemite. Whether it be a tour of Yosemite, gold country, local vintners, agriculture, gardens or customized we will entertain and educate you on this fascinating and diverse area.
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad / Thornberry Museum
56001 Highway 41
Fish Camp, CA 93623
Phone: (559) 683-7273
http://www.yosemitesteamtrains.com
Travel back in time on an exciting 4-mile railroad excursion, on a powerful steam train. Gold panning, Thornberry Museum, gift store and deli lunch. Moonlight Special with entertainment, dinner & barbecue. Open seasonally.
Yosemite Private Tours
41920 Hwy 49
Ahwahnee, CA 93601
Phone: (559) 868-3486
http://www.yosemitecustomtours.com/
At Yosemite Private Tours, we pride ourselves in providing you with a unique Yosemite sightseeing experience. Our experienced guides will take you to the best locations. Whether you are interested photography, history, or or just walking in the natural surroundings, be prepared to be awed by the grandure of Yosemite.
More than just transportation, your tour will be narated by your personal Yosemite guide, who will provide you with interesting facts and history of the various destinations. Our vans feature large windows for excellent visibility. The leather captain's chairs assure you of a comfortable trip. With a maximum of six passengers, you will not automatically be in a crowd at each destination.
We will pick you up and return you to your Yosemite lodging. We service the Southern Yosemite area, including hotels such as the Tenaya lodge and the Chateau du Sureau.
Zip Yosemite
45800 Calvin Crest Road
Oakhurst, CA 93644
Phone: (559) 642-6688
http://www.zipyosemite.com/
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WeddingsWedding Cakes
Sweet Dreams Cakery & Wedding Flowers
40278 Stagecoach Road #7
Oakhurst, CA 93644
Phone: (559) 641-7606
http://www.sweetdreamsweddingflowers.com/
Sweet Dreams Cakery is an award winning Cakery with their custom cakes and specialty desserts. Sweet Dreams Wedding Flowers uses the freshest flowers and with their creative and talented designers, they look forward to making your dream a reality. [TOP]

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