Firefall Ranch

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Welcome Drinks

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception & Dinner

Late Night Snacks

Farewell

Our Wedding

Our story can be traced back over 15 years to when we met in 8th-grade math class. We sat near each other and quickly became friends, always joking around and (occasionally) getting in trouble for talking. Zac asked Elaina to be his girlfriend, but she wasn’t interested in the “drama” of boys just yet. Before high school, Elaina moved to Sonora, and despite the distance, our friendship only grew stronger. We talked constantly, and in December of our sophomore year (2011), Zac asked again, and this time, Elaina said yes. We were high school sweethearts for nearly a year but thought the 1.5-hour distance was too hard (funny, considering the long distances we’d handle later on). We had our ups and downs throughout high school, but the timing was never right.&nbsp; The feelings between us never quite faded, so a few months into college, on December 20, 2014, we rekindled our relationship despite now living five hours away from each other. And that time, it stuck. In 2017, we set off on our first big international adventure—studying abroad together in Europe for nine months. We traveled through 17 countries that year, and that’s when we truly fell in love with travel. Since then, it has been the foundation of our lives together. After college, we moved back to our hometown to save money to travel more. In June 2021, we started our own travel business, sold most of our belongings, and embarked on a journey with no end date. We spent a year traveling the U.S. and visiting national parks in our van. The first national park we ever visited together was Yosemite, which is only fitting that we get married there. After our U.S. adventure, we headed abroad to explore the rest of the world. After over a decade together and a lifetime of adventure, we knew it was time to celebrate our love with the people who mean the most to us. December 2024—already a special month for us with both our birthdays and our anniversary—became even more memorable when Zac proposed at a viewpoint overlooking Florence, Italy, on Elaina’s birthday. Italy was the first country we ever visited together in 2017, so it was the perfect place to get engaged. Five days later, on Zac’s birthday, Elaina surprised Zac with her proposal in Siena’s city square (because we’re all about equality).&nbsp; As we plan for our wedding, we’re also entering a new chapter again—moving into our new home in 2025 to balance travel, family, friends, health, and everything in between. We’ve known each other for over half our lives and have already experienced so much together, but this is just the beginning of our next great adventure. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!&nbsp;

Our Story

Over the Years

Photos

Morgan Vieira

Morgan Lewis

Anna Rylee

Kennan Allen

Megan Brigham

Erin Tacheira

Wedding Party

Important Info

Reservations can only be made by phone to get the group discount. To make a reservation, please call 209-379-6820 and provide the group code CARROLL for booking. The room rate is available anytime from 12/18/25 to 12/22/25. Please book a room ASAP as rooms are limited and we cannot guarantee availability.

Firefall Ranch at Yosemite

Buck Meadows Lodge

Groveland Hotel

Yosemite Westgate Lodge

Travel

The Firefall Ranch's pool is open 24/7, so please plan on bringing a bathing suit and swim gear if you want to enjoy!

Yosemite Spa Amenities- Aromatherapy Steam Room&nbsp;offers&nbsp;health benefits&nbsp;far beyond relieving anxiety. - Himalayan Salt Block Sauna&nbsp;aims to increase blood flow under the skin and works to reduce inflammation, redness, swelling, itching, and dryness.- Cool Mist Shower&nbsp;is a sure way to invigorate you before any Yosemite adventures. - Sensory Room, leave your troubles behind and immerse yourself in an infinitely relaxing environment.- Warm Waterfall Coves&nbsp;are designed to do the same by helping you relax and de-stress in today’s busy world. ** reservations recommended **

Rush Creek Lodge and Spa at Yosemite

Yosemite ValleyYosemite Valley&nbsp;is the showcase area of the Park and receives a majority of the visitors and traffic. Towering waterfalls leap into the Valley and the huge walls of Half Dome and El Capitan dominate the landscape. The Merced River, which starts in the High Country, spills over majestic Nevada and Vernal falls and flows through the Valley. Key attractions include Half Dome, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, the Mist Trail, Mirror Lake and Bridalveil Fall, among others.

Yosemite Valley Welcome Center

Hetch Hetchy Valley is a smaller version of Yosemite Valley and was formed by erosion from glaciers and the Tuolumne River. Although stunning, Hetch Hetchy receives a small percentage of all Yosemite traffic, so it remains a peaceful, secret spot for those ‘in the know.’ The best part is that the entrance to the Hetch Hetchy Valley is right in our own backyard making it ideal for day hikes and wonderful memories that last a lifetime!

Hetch Hetchy Trailhead

Tuolumne Meadows&nbsp;is the largest alpine meadow in the Sierra Nevada, and its high country elevation (8,600 feet) provides access to the stunning alpine lakes, serene meadows and glaciated granite peaks and domes that Yosemite is famous for. High Country attractions not to be missed include Olmstead Point, which provides a panoramic view of the granite landscape, and Tenaya Lake, a picturesque alpine lake perfect for a picnic or afternoon swim.

Tuolumne Meadows Campground

Glacier Point offers a stunning overhead view of Yosemite Valley, including Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, Vernal Falls and Nevada Falls. This iconic vista is accessible to sightseers and hikers alike. Multiple pull-off points along Glacier Point road offer unique perspectives of Yosemite Valley and the High Country. For those wishing to escape the crowds, there are miles of trails beginning on Glacier Point road, including Sentinel Dome and Taft Point.

Glacier Point

Things to Do

Registry

Elaina & Zac

Elaina & Zac

Wedding Party