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.
Emily + Kris’ Fonta Flora to Hawksbill Mountain Elopement
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.
A Marion Cabin Elopement and Mountain Adventure Session
Dawn and Shane’s elopement plans changed more than once. Weather moved the date, ceremony coverage shifted, and a busy weekend sunset changed the mountain plan. What stayed constant was the heart of the day: family at the cabin, time together, and a quieter mountain adventure session in Western North Carolina.
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.
Chestoa View Overlook Elopement | Kaitlyn + Evan
Kaitlyn and Evan chose to start their wedding day at a quiet, little-known spot near Linville Falls called Chestoa View Overlook which they said “checked all the boxes” for their ceremony location.
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.
Chimneys Elopement | Andrea + Adam
A few months ago, a couple from Michigan reached out to MountainWed Photography to have me there to document their elopement in the mountains near Asheville.
What to Pack for Your Adventure Elopement
A practical packing list for mountain elopements: rain gear, headlamps, good shoes, warm layers, snacks, and a few meaningful extras.
Asheville Brewery Session and Moody Forest Elopement | Stephanie + Scott
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