We’re getting married!

Joseph Francis

Kara McCormick

Joseph Francis

Kara McCormick

September 25, 2025

Yosemite National Park, CA

How We Met

Rob Fleming Recreation Center

When we met on May 21, 2021, Joseph had been working at Rob Fleming Recreation Center in The Woodlands, Texas, for two years. I had just started my college internship the week before. We crossed paths during the commotion of a reported coral snake sighting. Neither of us knew that moment would spark a connection that would completely reshape our lives.

Schedule

The Wedding Website of Kara McCormick and Joseph Francis

On the evening of September 25, 2025, our wedding ceremony will take place at 5:30 pm at Cathedral Beach Picnic Area in Yosemite National Park. Set beside the Merced River with views of El Capitan and Cathedral Spires, the setting offers a peaceful backdrop of towering pines and flowing water. As the sun sets and the sky fills with color, we’ll exchange vows surrounded by the natural beauty of Yosemite—making it a moment to remember.

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Ceremony

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Cathedral Beach Picnic Area

Yosemite, CA 95389

Semi-Formal Attire

Reception

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Rush Creek Lodge

34001 CA-120, Groveland, CA 95321

Plan Your Visit

Plan ahead: We strongly recommend that you make reservations for lodging, camping, and backpacking ahead of time. Currently, there are no reservations required to access the park. Millions of people visit Yosemite from April through October. Yosemite Valley is the main destination for most visitors but there are many places to go in the park. If you plan to make an adventure of Yosemite aside from the ceremony, it may be wise to plan on arriving in the park before or after peak hours (before 9 am and after 5 pm) to avoid delays and traffic congestion. Keep wildlife wild: do not approach or feed animals. Drive responsibly: observe posted speed limits and use pullouts to take pictures and let other cars pass. Always practice proper food storage and follow speed limits. Staying connected: cellular service is limited. Don’t be surprised if you can’t receive calls or texts in the park.

Flight

Flying

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) – It’s about a 3 hour drive from the Sacramento airport to the national park. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) – the San Jose airport will put you between 3 to 3.5 hours from Yosemite National Park. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) – the San Francisco airport is located about 3 hours and 15 minutes from the national park.

Registry

Your presence is gift enough, but if you're feeling particularly generous, these are a few things we'd love to have as newlyweds.

Gallery

Things To Do

CLIFFS AND PEAKS IN YOSEMITE El Capitan Glacier Point Half Dome HISTORIC YOSEMITE LANDMARKS Wawona Hotel and Ahwahnee Hotel Glacier Point Road Tioga Pass Ansel Adams Gallery LAKES AND RIVERS Merced River - Main Fork Tenaya Lake Cathedral Lake Ten Lakes Rancheria Falls Diana Fall/Diana Pool Harden Lake via White Wolf Lodge Elizabeth Lake Dog Lake Hike FORESTS AND MEADOWS Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias Tuolumne Meadows Merced and Tuolumne Groves closer to the Crane Flat Area WATERFALLS Yosemite Falls Sentinel Falls Bridalveil Falls Vernal Falls Horsetail Falls YOSEMITE GUIDED TOURS https://www.yosemite.com/things-to-do/yosemite-tours/

FAQs

Question

Ceremony Location

Answer

Cathedral Beach Picnic Area is located on Southside Drive, a few miles east of Bridalveil Fall. This area is also accessible via the free Yosemite Valley Shuttle (stop #10). From Tuesday after Memorial Day through October 31st, location closes at dusk; Restroom facilities are nearby and there is limited parking (6 vehicles max); carpooling recommended.

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