The MountainWed Blog
Asheville Elopement Planning + Stories
Real mountain weddings and proposals, Asheville-area location ideas, and practical planning advice for creating a wedding day that feels like you.
Is September the Most Overlooked Month to Elope in Asheville?
September can be easy to overlook when couples are choosing between long summer days and peak fall color. But it sits in a pretty useful middle ground: green mountains, cooler hiking weather, enough daylight to explore, and the first hints of fall starting to show at higher elevations.
Wiseman's View Wedding with Sunset Portraits on Hawksbill Mountain
Some mountain weddings don't need to choose between including family and chasing an unforgettable sunset. This Blue Ridge wedding began with an accessible ceremony at Wiseman's View before ending the day on the summit of Hawksbill Mountain.
Asheville Adventure Elopement: Brewery Stop + Sunset Hike
Brandy + Chris came up from Florida for a mid-October adventure elopement—equal parts trail time, good beer, and a sunset ceremony in the mountains. They’re avid runners and hikers who travel whenever they can, dreaming of one day trading Florida life for a place like Asheville. We grabbed a drink at Fonta Flora, drove to the trailhead, and hiked into golden-hour light for a simple, meaningful “just us” wedding day in one of their favorite regions.
A Rock Climbing Elopement on Looking Glass Rock
Jonathan and Xavier are climbers who wanted to include their favorite activity into their wedding day. It was an epic day complete with fall views of a changing Pisgah Forest, a summit ceremony with family, celebration with some beer from New Origins - a local Asheville brewery, and a headlamp rappel at the end of the day.
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