There’s something magical about a love story that begins with a last-chance message on a dating app. Just as Eryka was about to delete HER from her phone forever, she matched with Nicole – and thank goodness she left her number behind.
Their first date? Eryka drove two hours just to go bowling with Nicole, who showed up in a memorably bright pink tank top. That’s the kind of dedication that foreshadowed their entire relationship: going the distance, taking chances, and laughing through every adventure (including that unforgettable second date involving a bloody nose and a lost wallet at a White Sox game).
Fast forward to their Yosemite anniversary celebration, where these two adventure seekers decided to mark their upcoming 6th year together with an epic photo session. Despite being new to Yosemite’s majestic landscape, they fearlessly embraced the challenge of hiking to both Glacier Point and Taft Point in their wedding attire, creating what felt like their own intimate Glacier Point elopement experience.
Picture this: Nicole and Eryka, dressed in pristine white, navigating the muddy trails to Taft Point. While most couples might have hesitated, these two – who fell in love over weekend visits and James Arthur’s “September” playing in the background – took it in stride. Not a single smudge on their outfits, proving that sometimes love really does make the impossible possible.
The contrast was perfect: their elegant wedding attire against Yosemite’s raw, untamed beauty. For a couple who found their stride exploring National Parks together (their love of adventure sparked during a COVID-era trip to Joshua Tree), the setting couldn’t have been more fitting. The breathtaking views from Glacier Point elopement locations provided the perfect backdrop for their anniversary photos, showcasing the same majestic scenery many couples choose for their intimate wedding ceremonies.
And yes, Eryka might not be the biggest fan of heights, but there she was, standing at some of Yosemite’s most breathtaking viewpoints, proving that love gives us the courage to face our fears. With their faithful chocolate lab Moose and black cat Binx waiting at home, Nicole and Eryka added another chapter to their adventure-filled love story.
From that first bowling alley date to the peaks of Yosemite, their journey embodies what love is all about: taking chances, embracing adventures, and sometimes, miraculously keeping your wedding attire spotless while hiking through mud – together. Their anniversary photoshoot captured the same magic that makes Glacier Point elopement ceremonies so special for couples seeking an extraordinary way to begin their lives together.
Yosemite has a way of showing you what really matters. If that kind of intentional love feels like home to you, start with my Ultimate Guide to Eloping in Yosemite. Then contact me and let’s start dreaming up your own wild, soul-filled day.
