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Glacier Point sunrise + Taft Point sunset

4:30am – Wake up + light breakfast at your Airbnb (tea, coffee, fruit, croissants — keep it cozy).
5:15am – Drive up to Glacier Point for pre-sunrise light.
6:15am – First look and portraits as the sun rises over Half Dome.
6:45am – Vow exchange + ceremony at Glacier Point with soft golden light and quiet morning stillness.
7:15am – Slow moment to soak it all in. Champagne toast or thermos coffee.
7:30am – Picnic breakfast + additional portraits around the overlook.
8:30am – Head back to your cabin for rest, cuddles, and downtime.
11:00am – Light lunch + optional outfit change or a nap (yes, please!).
2:30pm – Drive toward the Taft Point trailhead and prep for sunset.
3:30pm – Arrive, do a quick refresh, pack dinner/snacks, and lace up your boots.
4:00pm – Start the Taft Point hike (about 2.2 miles round trip).
5:00pm – Golden hour portraits along the trail and cliffs.
5:45pm – Find your cliffside spot and settle in.
6:15pm – Sunset views and dreamy photos with those iconic drops + orange glow.
6:45pm – Lantern-lit picnic dinner to celebrate the adventure.
7:15pm – Stargazing + long exposure night portraits (if skies are clear and you’re up for it).
8:00pm – Hike back by headlamp with full hearts.

We spend sunrise to sunset together

Here’s an example timeline of what an all-day elopement can look like (we’ll use Yosemite as an example):