Weddings from the Heart

Personalized Wedding Ceremonies Reflecting Your Love

Dr. Emily Susann, Non-denominational Minister

It is Dr. Susann's honor and joy to have officiated weddings in
Yosemite National Park and the Southern Sierra for twenty-three years -- and counting!

Yosemite Area Weddings

"From our first contact, Dr. Susann was unfailingly kind, warm, helpful and reassuring. I really appreciated that she encouraged us to work on the ceremony and make it our own and was very welcoming to all our changes. Living out of state there were so many unknowns about our destination wedding at Yosemite, but thanks to Dr. Susann I really didn't worry about the ceremony itself. When we did finally meet at Yosemite just before the wedding it was wonderful to be greeted as an old friend, and her calm reassuring manner really reduced my last minute nerves. I would wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Susann as an officiant to anyone."

Dr. Emily Susann

We feel that fate brought you to us. It was just meant to be. You helped to make our wedding day the more special. We pray that many other lives will be touched by your special nature.”

“You will always be in our hearts and a part of us. Thank you!!”

Superintendent Bridge, YNP
Superintendent Bridge - Yosemite National Park
Photo by Rikki Alley

We just wanted to thank you for officially starting our life together as a couple. It could not have been any more wonderful of a day, and we are grateful.”

"So many thanks for marrying us at Glacier Point! Your words were beautiful and touching -- perfect for our guests, our setting and for us as a couple. We are so glad you were part of our special day.'

“You carried your heart-felt words in a way that touched our hearts
and brought our two souls closer than they have ever been.”

The Ahwahnee Hotel      The Ahwahnee Hotel      The Ahwahnee Hotel
The Ahwahnee Hotel - Yosemite National Park
Center photo by Patrick Pike

“Everyone kept talking about how beautiful the ceremony was, even in the rain.
That was because of you. You were so warm and caring.”

The YNP Chapel
The Chapel
Yosemite National Park

“We wanted to extend a sincere thank you to you for officiating at our wedding.  It was such a beautiful day, which we will treasure always. Having you up there with us made it very special.”


“Neither of us can imagine a more beautiful wedding ceremony.”

“The tone you set for the whole celebration was one of joy and sincerity, and that mood endured throughout the evening and the next day.”

The Wawona Hotel
The Wawona Hotel
Yosemite National Park

Erna's Elderberry House
Chateau du Sureau
Oakhurst, California

“We feel so lucky and blessed that you married us.”

“The day is somewhat of a blur to me, like a wonderful dream, but I do remember all of the amazing ceremony.”

“Thank you so much for doing such a fabulous job. The ceremony was perfect!”

"I can't thank you enough for your wonderful words and kindness. I am so happy and thankful we chose you as our officiant."

The parents of a bride wrote:
“We are so appreciative that you have officiated over joining our daughter and son-in-law in marriage. We know your blessing of them will start them on a life together that ripples blessings to them, family, friends and all the world they touch. Thank you!”

"The ceremony was so beautiful because of your passion and your lovely words! Everyone could feel your love."

Mono Rock, Bass Lake
Way of the Mono Trail
Bass Lake, California

Love is the Breath of Life

Dr. Emily Susann
Post Office Box 1080
North Fork, CA 93643 USA
559-683-7998
Email: drsusann@yosemiteareaweddings.com