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All Inclusive Elopements in Western North Carolina

For couples who want wind in their hair, and dirt on their dress.

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Start Your Next Adventure Together

Big weddings aren’t for everyone, and that’s okay. If you’re looking for an elopement planner who can handle everything—from the location to the cake—you’ve found your people. At The Smoky Mountain Elopement Company, we’re more than officiants and photographers; we’re your one-stop team for adventure elopements in Asheville, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Gatlinburg, and beyond. Let us help you create a day that’s effortless, meaningful, and as unmatched as the views.

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For the Wild-At-Heart

We’re here for the couples who crave presence, not productions. If you’d rather swap seating charts for mountain trails, and ballrooms for towering trees, you’ve found your people. Whether it’s helping you choose the perfect elopement location or making sure your laughter and happy tears are beautifully captured, we’re all about creating a day that feels like you.

Explore Destinations

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If you’ve said “let’s just go somewhere beautiful and get married” then you’re our kinda people.

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Locally Owned & Operated

Before we were planners, we were Smoky Mountain photographers. Years of capturing love stories showed us what matters most to couples (it's not the napkins). That perspective shaped our approach: to design elopements that are personal, stress-free, and seamlessly captured. Every detail is important, not just for the photos, but for the way your day feels from start to finish.

About Us

What We Offer

If you’re dreaming of a small, simple wedding in the mountains, I want you to know something:

We started Smoky Mountain Elopement Company because we truly believe weddings should be affordable, meaningful, and stress-free.

So many couples were overwhelmed by big wedding expectations, complicated vendor lists, and rising costs. We created these all-inclusive, affordable elopement packages to make it easier.

Instead of booking multiple vendors, our packages include:

  • Photography

  • Officiating

  • Florals

  • Cake

  • Location assistance

  • Planning guidance

It’s everything you need, in one simple plan.

An Experience You’ll Never Forget

Elopement Packages

Our elopement packages keep things simple but unforgettable. From a sunrise on the Blue Ridge Parkway to a courthouse “I do” in Gatlinburg, each option is designed to fit your style and take the stress out of planning.

Elopement Planning

As your built-in elopement planner, we handle permits, timelines, and local details so you don’t have to. We’ll guide you to the best wedding destinations in the Smokies and make sure your day feels effortless, personal, and unforgettable.

Elopement Photography

With roots as Smoky Mountain photographers, we know how to capture the moments that matter. Expect candid, natural images that showcase your love and the beauty of your adventure elopement.

Thinking about what your perfect day might look like?

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What our couples are saying

  • the best elopement company in the mountains

    "They made the whole experience feel incredibly special - even though it was just the two of us getting married without any family present."

    - Natasha W

  • A bride and groom standing on rocks by a river, facing each other in wedding attire, with a background of autumn trees and a flowing river.

    "From start to finish, they made our wedding day completely stress-free, deeply meaningful, and absolutely magical."

    - Kristi P

  • A bride and groom kissing on the steps of a building, with the bride wearing a wedding dress and veil, and the groom wearing a suit with a boutonnière.

    "From the very beginning, Sarah made planning our elopement incredibly easy. No matter what curveballs we threw at her, she handled everything with grace and adaptability."

    - Hannah B

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Meet the Team

  • A woman with red hair and a black and white striped jumpsuit sitting on a white chair, holding a camera, and smiling at the camera against a plain light-colored background.

    Sarah

    FOUNDER // PHOTOGRAPHER

  • A woman with curly hair smiling outdoors, holding a black notebook with floral design, standing near a small waterfall in a garden.

    Paige

    OFFICIANT

  • A man in a black jacket and tan pants standing in a snowy forest with evergreen trees, holding a camera with a large lens.

    Brad

    PHOTOGRAPHER

  • A man smiling and holding a camera with a strap stands outdoors under a decorated wooden arch with flowers, against a backdrop of trees and mountains in the fall.

    Josh

    PHOTOGRAPHER // OFFICIANT

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We’re Ready. Are You?


Whether you’re ready to book or just starting to explore, our team is here to guide you every step of the way. Fill out the form below and tell us a bit about your vision. We’ll be in touch soon to start planning your effortless, beautiful day—wherever it may be.

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