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.  

A romantic Gatlinburg elopement ceremony is the dream for so many couples, and as a Gatlinburg elopement photographer, I want you to have the event of your dreams! But how can you make all your starry-eyed ceremony plans truly happen? Let me show you how with a few tips!

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!

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.