Frequently Asked Questions
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When is the deadline to RSVP?
Whether you can come or not, we’re asking guests to please submit your RSVP by Sunday, December 8th. You only need to submit once for each family/couple. Thanks!
When do we need to arrive? When will the events be held?
Wedding events will be held on Saturday, February 1st. We will share a more detailed schedule in the months to come, however you can expect these to include pre-arranged transportation with refreshments, an intimate ceremony in the Yosemite Valley area of the National Park, a reception dinner back at AutoCamp, and late-night drinks and desserts. A casual breakfast will be provided on Sunday morning.
There are no structured events planned for any other days—so if you are on a tight schedule, you can arrive on Friday and depart on Sunday. However, Yosemite is one of our nation’s treasures and a crown jewel of the National Parks system, so we highly encourage you to plan a few days to explore it on your own (see About Yosemite > Make the Most of Your Visit).
Where should we stay?
Please see the Accommodations page of this site for more details.
What airport should I fly into and how should I get to Yosemite?
The closest airport is Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), which is about a 1.5 hour drive from AutoCamp.
We recommend that you book a rental car (with all-wheel drive), possibly in conjunction with other guests. Unfortunately, there are no easy public transit options from Fresno to AutoCamp during the winter period. Uber/Lyft are unlikely to accept ride requests from the airport all the way to Yosemite. Also, once you are there, it is hard to get around without a car.
If it works better for your plans, you can also consider flying in to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), a 3 hour drive to AutoCamp, or Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), a 5.5 hour drive to AutoCamp. Additionally, if there are any guests who prefer not to rent a car, please reach out to us at travelporpoise@gmail.com and we will be happy to make alternative arrangements for you.
What route should I take to get to Yosemite from Fresno?
Your maps app will likely tell you to take the more straightforward route up highway 41 to highway 49. However, we actually prefer the slightly longer route that follows highway 99 to highway 140. This travels through a flatter, less isolated area, there aren’t as many turns and changes in elevation, and there are more options for alternate routes in the case of a closure/delay.
Before you depart Fresno in your rental car, we recommend saving directions to AutoCamp somewhere in your phone where you can access them offline, as cell phone coverage can be spotty in some places along the route (here are some instructions for how to do that with Google Maps).
What is the deal with Yosemite and what is there to do there?
Great question! We spent hours putting together an entire page on this site to answer exactly that.
What is the dress code for the wedding?
Here is a Pinterest board you can use for inspiration. We expect most guests will be in formal attire that fits with the winter season and natural environment of the park. We want our guests to prioritize warmth and comfort, so we also recommend packing some winter accessories to add to your outfit. Think warm tights, pea coats, knit hats, oversized scarves, and cozy mittens.
Remember that we’ll be in a National Park—so this is a time to leave your stilettos, sequins, and top hats at home! While guests won’t need to cover any long distances or visit remote areas of the park, you should expect to walk on some uneven surfaces and briefly encounter elements like rain, wind, or snow.
Is there a registry?
We recognize that we are already asking a lot by having our wedding in a fairly remote destination that requires travel for most of our guests. We are not going to ask for gifts on top of that. If you feel so moved, we will likely set up a registry/honeymoon fund for attendees at our informal wedding celebration in Durham (see “What about this ‘Durham Party’ you guys keep talking about?” below).
What about this “Durham Party” you guys keep talking about?
As we have mentioned to most of you, we wanted to keep our wedding small. However, we also plan to host a celebration in our hometown of Durham, NC with our wider group of family and friends. While we have not set a date for this celebration yet, we expect that it will happen in either spring or fall 2025. We mention this so that you do not feel at all obligated to come to this wedding in Yosemite if it doesn’t make sense for you. We completely understand that life, budget, kids, etc. get in the way, and you will all be invited to our Durham celebration as well. If you can’t make either, that’s fine too—we love you either way!
One more question. Why are you guys getting married again?
We’ve answered that in probably greater length than you even want—take a look at the Stories section of this site!