Ceremonies
Yosemite Chapel Ceremonies: Wedding Ceremonies can be booked at Yosemite Valley Chapel. Visit the Yosemite Chapel website for more Information or contact Faith Moore, Chapel Secretary at (209) 372-4831 or http://www.yosemitevalleychapel.org/.
Wedding and Special Event Permits: Permits are required for any size Receptions or Ceremonies held within Yosemite National Park. Please contact the National Park Service Permit office at (209) 379-1854 for more information. Permit application can be at the following link: http://www.nps.gov/yose/trip/weddings.htm
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Lodging Blocks
If a lodging block is reserved, a deposit is required. This amount will be a percentage of the total nights blocked and applied to your event deposit if all reservation requirements have been satisfied. Lodging blocks are held until 45 days prior to an event. At that time any unused/unpaid rooms will be released. All cancellations must be received in writing to avoid additional penalties. If a guest cancels a room booked on your room block your master account will be charged for the room and tax for each night cancelled, unless we are able to resell the room and the hotel/property achieves 100% occupancy. Lodging rates are not guaranteed. Prepayment does not guarantee rates.
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Food and Beverage/ Event Minimums
All food and beverage must be purchased through DNC Yosemite. A food and beverage minimum (Event Minimum) is applied to all catered functions at any DNC Yosemite location. The food and beverage minimum varies depending on the event, location, number of guests and banquet rooms used. The food and beverage minimum does not include banquet room rental fees or room blocks. Please note: the current customary service charge is 20% and California State sales tax 7.75%.
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Wedding Cakes
Wedding cakes are available from The Ahwahnee Hotel and can be delivered for events at Yosemite Lodge or Curry Village. Unfortunately we do not deliver to The Wawona Hotel or outside Yosemite Valley. We can offer suggested bakeries nearby that deliver. A $1.50 per person outside cake fee will apply at The Wawona Hotel.
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Music Policy
Our music policies are established so that special events will not intrude upon park visitors’ enjoyment of the natural environment. Quiet time begins at 10:00 PM for all valley locations and 9:30 PM for The Wawona Hotel. Dancing and music are permitted indoors at all Yosemite locations. Dancing at The Ahwahnee Hotel is permitted only in the Winter Club Room. All musical entertainment at any DNC Yosemite facility must be pre-approved by management. Amplified music is not allowed outdoors.
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Parking
Parking is available in public parking areas. There is no special event parking at any location. At The Ahwhanee, valet parking is available and complimentary to your guests.
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Childcare
At the Ahwahnee call the Conceirge at (209) 372-1426
At Yosemite Lodge call the Front Desk Manager at (209)372-1082
Due to the limited number of baby-sitters, we cannot guarantee all requests will be filled. Complaints of loud noise by other guests and/or intervention by security or the National Park Service may result in penalties and additional room charges.
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Pre-Approved Vendor Referral
We are happy to send an extensive referral list upon confirmation of your catered event. Unfortunately are unable to endorse any one vendor and recommend investigating thoroughly before you hire or contract any service.
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Notable Comments
- There is a $20.00 entrance fee per vehicle collected by the National Park Service at Park entrance stations.
- Gasoline is not available in Yosemite Valley; however, gas is available at service stations near all park entrances.
- By law tire chains must be carried in your vehicle between October and April. Please contact road & weather for latest updates on conditions in the Park (209) 372-0209.
- No food or coolers are allowed to be stored in vehicles in Yosemite due to Bears.
- Helium balloons are prohibited in Yosemite National Park. In addition, the use of rice, birdseed, confetti or flower pedals to scatter or throw in association with an event are prohibited due to the impact on the environment.
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