One of the biggest misconceptions about eloping is the lack of planning it takes. It isn’t as simple as showing up and getting married. You still have planning to do, even if it is significantly less than a traditional wedding. I get asked a lot as a Gatlinburg photographer for an elopement checklist, and today I am going to deliver! Here are the basics to planning your elopement!

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.

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!

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!

So you have decided that eloping in Gatlinburg is the move for you and your sweetheart! Congratulations🎉 I So instead of just handing you a list and wishing you the best of luck, I am going to walk you through some of the best spots to elope in Gatlinburg.

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!

It is no secret that the Smoky Mountains have more locations for wedding photos than you can get to in a single session. From outlooks that give you endless mountain views, to wooded groves with babbling brooks. We seriously have it all!

Whenever I find an Airbnb perfect for an elopement, you know I just have to share! Because let’s face it, even when eloping a lot of couples want some sort of venue. And an Airbnb elopement does just that! Let me share why I loved this Airbnb as a Gatlinburg photographer.

One of my favorite things as a Gatlinburg photographer is that the Smokies don’t know bad weather! I have captured engagements and elopements in sunshine, rain, clouds, wind, you name it! And every time the images turn out stunning. It is unreal how beautiful this part of the country is.

How can you really make sure that you have the best Gatlinburg wedding day? After seeing hundreds of weddings as a Gatlinburg photographer, here are a few tips that I would share with my own friends for a successful wedding. 

One of the best parts of wedding photography are the bridals we take! As your Gatlinburg photographer, here’s my #1 tip for having beautiful bridals: prepare ahead of time! 

As a Gatlinburg photographer I am loving this cabin-in-the-woods vibe. And if you are thinking the same thing, check out The Lodge at Brother’s Cove. Close to Gatlinburg, stunning mountain views and an intimate location.

You deserve your elopement to be the greatest day of your life. And with that, a lot of couples want to invite friends and family to tag along! As a Gatlinburg photographer I have seen the difference guests make at a wedding. So if you decide that you do want to invite your favorite people to your elopement, then here is the best way to form your elopement guest list.

As a Gatlinburg photographer I know this area inside and out! Not only for the perfect spot to tie the knot and have your dream wedding pictures. But, I also have so many recommendation for your honeymoon, anniversary trip or really any other visit. Here is my favorite of all the honeymoon cabins in Gatlinburg TN!

Newly engaged? Engagement photos are some of the most beautiful of all of the sessions I do as a Gatlinburg photographer—and they need to be! These are the photos that are sent out on wedding invitations to literally everyone you know! Today I’m going to share with you my best advice for engagement photo poses that are sure to stand out on those invites!