A newly-married couple eloping, as the bride wiped away a tear at grooms emotional vows

The bride wipes away a tear as the groom's emotional vows are read.
Emma and Damian chose to elope in Yosemite National Park, just the two of them, on a beautiful spring day. Not one for tradition, Emma chose to wear a sparkly black gown and Damian wore a velvet green tuxedo. They shared a sweet first look in the forest and a deep hug, then hiked into a grove of huge sequoia trees to say their vows. More emotions leaked out of their eyes as they tearfully read their words of commitment in the forested grove.
Family and friends had sent letters of well wishes, congratulations and encouragement, which the couple read together just after the ceremony. It was so sweet to see what their loved ones had written to them and it made their day so much more special. Afterwards, they took off in their convertible to see the sights and waterfalls of Yosemite. Tired from their adventurous day, the couple relaxed in their jacuzzi at the end of the night as the stars came out.
In Yosemite National Park, California, the bride looked stunning in her unique black wedding gown for her wooded wedding

The groom checks out the back of the bride's unique black wedding gown.
At Yosemite National Park, a newlywed couple cherish their special day among towering sequoias

The couple laughs in the forest where they chose to elope among the giant sequoias.
At Yosemite National Park, California, newlyweds shared an ecstatic first kiss, cherishing their marital vows

Emma and Damian share their first kiss as husband and wife, with their vow books still in their hands and their faces full of joy.
At Yosemite National Park in California, the bride in tears and the groom smiled while reading letters from family

Emma tears up while Damian chuckles at the heartfelt letter sent by their family members for them to read after the ceremony.
Admiring Yosemite Falls, North America's tallest cascade, the couple ceremoniously raise their hands skyward in Yosemite National Park

The couple triumphantly pumps their fists in the air in front of Yosemite Falls, the tallest waterfall in North America. Extreme snowfall this year left the meadow flooded with meltwater, giving us a mirror reflection of the scene.
In Yosemite Valley, CA, at Yosemite National Park, the groom waded ankle-deep through a flooded trail

The groom wades through ankle deep water on a flooded trail in Yosemite Valley.
In California, Yosemite National Park, the couple drove away in a convertible, memories they'll never forget

The couple prepares to drive off in their convertible.
In Yosemite National Park, California, stars twinkled as the newlywed couple relaxed in a hot tub

The newlyweds rested their bodies in a steamy jacuzzi that night as the stars came out.