A Gatlinburg elopement location that is so underrated is Spence Cabin. This hidden gem of the Smoky Mountains has quickly become one of my all-time favorite elopement venues for it’s serene atmosphere, wooded backdrops and babbling brook. Read on to see if a Spence Cabin elopement is for you!

Ely’s Mill is a key part of Gatlinburg history, but it’s also a relaxing getaway location celebrating the beauty of our Smoky Mountains. If your dream elopement is secluded, intimate, and personal, you’ll love the quiet woods and rushing creek of Ely’s Mill.

Working as a Gatlinburg photographer for years. As a result, I have been able to visit and photograph at dozens of venues. Learning the inside scoop on amenities, overall service, and ease of planning with the venues. Here are my top six Gatlinburg venues that are really worth the hype!

When Zac reached out to me with this crazy idea, I wasn’t sure if we would be able to pull it off. However, as a Gatlinburg photographer, I am always up for adventure! Here is how we pulled off a surprise proposal in the morning and an elopement in the evening.

Pastoral beauty and modern amenities…and a LILY POND? Say less. It’s all here at Honeysuckle Hills.

You need a venue that offers incredible service to their couples AND has incredible views for the most important day of your life. And that’s why you definitely need to check out Harpers Vineyard, Townsend TN.

The Smoky Mountains is all about adventure! No matter how intense or chill you want your elopement to be, the Smokies can accommodate you. As a Gatlinburg photographer, I have been able to help plan plenty of Gatlinburg adventure elopement itineraries, so I am ready to give you all the tips!

Here in our lovely Smoky Mountains, a waterfall elopement is waiting for you and your loved one! Elopements are always a wonderful experience for me as a Gatlinburg wedding photographer. Read on to find out why a waterfall elopement is the next big trend—and check out these beautiful pics of Heaven and Bryan along the way.  

As a Gatlinburg elopement photographer, I have met with hundreds of couples over my career, and honestly, I can just tell when a couple would be happier eloping. So, put yourself to the test! Here are five signs you should definitely elope to Gatlinburg. 

The Foothills Parkway through the year is stunning and one of my all-time favorite backdrops for wedding photos in the mountains. And if you don’t believe me just take a look at the Foothills in every season!

In my time capturing couples who elope to Gatlinburg, I have found that there are a lot of misconceptions about eloping. And while truth is spread through rumors, some of these assumptions are just not true. Let’s debunk 6 myths about eloping.

Harper’s Vineyard is the wedding venue with it all: amazing scenery, a ton of customizable open spaces, and the family values that make weddings feel like home.

We’re so lucky here in Gatlinburg to have such beautiful vistas so close by. Mountain Mist Farms and its beautiful scenery are just up the mountain in Pigeon Forge. The venue itself is just 15 minutes from us in downtown Gatlinburg!

This past winter was a warmer winter for Tennessee, so there wasn’t any snow, but it was still beautiful. And the warmer temperatures made it perfect weather for exploring during a bridal session. As a Gatlinburg photographer, I am so excited to share the highlights of this session with you. 

A micro wedding is all the goodness of a full wedding, but condensed into a fun-sized, easy-on-the-wallet party! Gatlinburg photographers are loving this trend, and we’re loving even more that we can spotlight local venues.

Picture this: a homey chapel with intricate stained glass, a rushing river, and the most romantic ceremony. I’m telling you, photographers in Gatlinburg, TN have the best job ever!

As a Gatlinburg wedding photographer, I’m going to let you in on a secret that I don’t feel like enough people know about: you can have two different backdrops for your wedding photos. Getting variety in your photos locations is the key to loving your wedding gallery.

Need Gatlinburg wedding packages for two? I’ve got you!! Capturing love stories in the Smoky Mountains is such an honor. And as a Gatlinburg photographer I understand that every wedding is different. Today we are going to focus on what each of my packages looks like for a true two person elopement.

If there is one thing us Gatlinburg photographers know how to handle, it is a rainy day wedding. And I’ll be honest, it is one of my favorite types of weddings! But, if you are unsure about a rainy day, here is what happens if it rains on your Gatlinburg wedding.

I really get to do it all as a Gatlinburg photographer. But this, this was a first even for me! An Anakeesta Wedding was something that I never imagined I would get to capture, but I am so glad I did. And I wish more couples would celebrate their elopement with such an exciting adventure!