Wedding Frequently Asked Questions

Not exactly, our events team does not design your wedding. We have many recommendations of those who do listed on our website. Our team will focus on: 

Before Wedding: 
o Planning meals 
o Timelines
o Deposit schedules 
o Answering questions on ceremony, decorations, food, lodging, etc
o Setting up your mock table layout and helping with table diagrams 

Day Before Wedding: 
o Meet with you to discuss any logistics that need to be finalized 
o Coordinate distribution of welcome bags or itineraries 
o Setup Table and Room layout according to layout
o Rehearsal coordination, if on property 
o BBQ/Rehearsal Dinner coordination 

Day Of Wedding: 
o Help coordinate your decor team and help with any final placements of decor that were pre discussed before arrival. 
o Pick up bridal party and take to the ceremony, line up and send you down the aisle
o Make sure reception is ready for the event by coordinating with other vendors
o Food and beverage is prepared & served at appropriate times 
o Execute appetizer and dinner service 
o Oversee reception and your general timeline 

Day After: 
o Meet with you to finalize invoice 
o Show you how to gather any personal items

Our Event Team will not handle florals or the movement of floral pieces between ceremony and reception. 

Your planner, photographer, and stylists should keep you on schedule for most of the day prior to the ceremony. Your DJ/MC should be in charge of Toasts, Speeches, Announcements, and other Activities.

Yes! A room block is custom created depending on your guest size. Rooms are held between 90-120 days before your wedding, depending on the season. Anything not booked is released back to the public to sell at no financial obligation to you. A group block will also receive a 10% discount. 

Yes! They can and they will still be offered a discounted rate but rooms are based by availability. 

We allow outside wine/champagne with a corkage fee. 

We do not allow outside food or liquor, with the exception of a wedding dessert. 

We have many recommended (not required) vendors listed on our website here.

Regrettably, we do not. Once you are ready for a contract an agreement is drafted for your review. The contract will hold the date for two weeks without financial obligation. 

Regrettably, we have no table decor. We will have what is needed for dinner service but we do not carry vases, runners, table numbers...etc. All table decor is brought to us for our team to help set out. 

Yes! Pets at the Ranch are welcome in:

• Your cottage or villa
• On your cottage or villa deck when accompanied by you
• Tavern outdoor dining area (on leash only)
• The majority of our 300 beautiful acres (on leash only)

Once you are ready to secure your date, please email Yoanna Logan, Groups & Events Director, at yoanna@firefallranch.com with both party's name and your estimated guest size.

A contract will hold the date for two weeks without financial obligation. 

50 person minimum year-round

Peak season is considered June-September and May & October are considered shoulder seasons. 

The cost to plan a wedding at Yosemite National Park depends on several factors, including group size and time of year. Reach out to Yoanna Logan at yoanna@firefallranch.com or (209) 379-2373 x1516 for a mock invoice based on your estimated guest size. 

It will cover the day-of coordination, staffing, service ware, plate ware, farm tables and chairs, set up, breakdown, and in-house linens for up to 3 meal events plus the ceremony.  The only other fee associated with the event/s is anything above and beyond what is included in the package. ie, specialty linens, rental, etc...

Wedding receptions have a $110/per person food and beverage minimum before tax and 22% service charge. 

Yes! With a 2-year notice anything is possible. 

Receptions have a hard stop at 10pm. After that, your band/DJ can move into our Tavern and continue playing until Midnight. 

An intimate celebration is limited to 4 hours and takes away the need of a DJ and dancing. A playlist and ceremonial dances are more than welcome but the dining areas are not suited for a dance party. It's an intimate gathering with friends and family immersed in nature. 

Intimate Celebrations end at 9:30pm 

It is $165/per additional adult guest with a maximum allowance of 40 people. Children 3-12 years old are are an additional $50/child. Guests between the ages of 13-20 years old are $150/per person. 

Those who do not get married on-site often choose to get married in Yosemite National Park. Apply for a Yosemite National Special Use permit through the park service's website. 

The Elopement package lasts for 3 hours and must end by 9:30pm. An additional hour of time may be purchased but the end time remains the same.