When you start planning a Smoky Mountain elopement, it can seem pretty simple: choose a beautiful spot, find somewhere to stay, get married, take some amazing photos, and celebrate. And honestly? I WANT it to feel that simple on your wedding day. But behind the scenes, there’s a little more happening. A great Gatlinburg elopement […]

If you’re visiting the Smokies for the first time, there are a few things you should know before you pack the car and head into the mountains. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is absolutely beautiful, but visiting here is a little different from pulling into a national park, grabbing a map, and following signs all […]

One of my favorite things about elopements is that celebrating after your ceremony can look however you want it to. There’s no reception timeline waiting for you, no grand entrance you have to make, and no expectation that you spend the next five hours making your way around a ballroom. Once you’re married, the rest […]

If you plan to elope to the Little Log Chapel in Gatlinburg, you might be looking for the best of both worlds: the simplicity and charm of a traditional chapel ceremony, with the mountains, cabins, and adventures of Gatlinburg surrounding you. And honestly, that combination can make for such a fun elopement day. Gatlinburg’s Little […]

You’ve pictured it: exchanging vows surrounded by the Smoky Mountains, spending the day actually together, and celebrating your marriage in a way that feels intimate, adventurous, and completely like the two of you. You’re excited about eloping in Gatlinburg. There’s just one thing you might be dreading… telling your family. Chances are your parents have […]

Planning a Gatlinburg elopement sounds simple enough: pick a beautiful spot in the Smoky Mountains, book a photographer, say your vows, and go explore. And technically, you could do it that way. But after helping couples plan and photograph their elopements here in Gatlinburg, I’ve learned that the difference between an elopement that looks beautiful […]

Knowing how to pick a wedding date can make planning your Gatlinburg elopement feel so much easier, especially when every season in the Smokies offers something different. While traditional weddings often revolve around venue availability, eloping to Gatlinburg gives you so much more flexibility. Your wedding date can be based on your favorite season, the […]

You’ve nailed down that you’re getting married in the Smokies (yay!), and now it’s time to choose the backdrop for your wedding day. If you’ve narrowed it down to Cades Cove and the Foothills Parkway, you’re already looking at two of my favorite places to photograph elopements! The truth is, there’s no wrong choice. Each […]

Not every elopement has to happen on top of a mountain, and honestly, I love that. Some couples want to hike at sunrise, while others want to gather with their closest family, exchange vows in a cozy space, and spend the rest of the day simply enjoying each other. That’s exactly what Kristy and Corey […]

Chances are that you have noticed a common thread while looking for a Smoky Mountain elopement photographer. That is that everyone has beautiful photos. Seriously! Open Instagram and you’ll see breathtaking mountain views, emotional first looks, dreamy sunsets, and perfectly edited galleries. So how do you know who’s actually good? The truth is, beautiful photos […]