Pricing
Asheville Elopement and Wedding Packages/Pricing
Your wedding day is not just a photoshoot.
It should be one of the most meaningful and authentically FUN experiences of your life. And you want a photographer who will capture stunning images but who also is easy-going, organized, and full of local knowledge. Clicking the shutter is just a fraction of what I do.
All Asheville wedding and elopement packages include:
Under-the-radar Location Recommendations
An Experience-Forward Timeline
Asheville Vendor Recommendation Short-list
Fly-on-the-wall candid/documentary photography with occasional direction that’s subtle and natural
Teasers delivered within 24-hours
Online gallery for super easy prints, downloads, and shares
Highlight slideshow great for sharing with friends and family at receptions or gatherings after the wedding
Ongoing support, start to finish
You also have the option to add extras like:
Medium-format Film Photos (with my 1966 Hasselblad)
Aerial Photography (I’m a licensed drone pilot!)
Engagement mini-session
Let’s bring that unique wedding day vision you have to life, and pair it with the best locations in the region.
We’ll formulate a timeline that puts your experience first and leaves all the less important stuff behind.
See below for pricing and more details!
“Andy absolutely made our wedding weekend!”
Heather S.
You’re unique—your wedding day should be, too.
Elopements are a perfect canvas to paint your wild ideas on. They’re also an opportunity to celebrate your personality and things that make your relationship special. By choosing to elope, you open up a ton of possibilities for what you can do, see and experience with the person you can’t wait to marry. Let me help you craft your unforgettable day and provide fly-on-the-wall coverage that allows you to be fully present.
“We had so much fun just hanging out with Andy that we considered any great photos to just be a BONUS to the amazing time we had... but of course, we were completely blown away when he finished our gallery!”
— Sarah C.
Why Choose MountainWed?
A Personalized Experience
On our initial call, I’ll get to know you, hear your ideas, answer your questions, and brainstorm with you about how we can craft the wedding day of your dreams. We’ll talk interests, preferences, desired hiking level, timeline, guest list and more. You can come to the meetup with your specific ideas or let it be an open space for info sharing and discussion. I’m here for it alI!
Relaxed and Friendly Vibes
I’m chill and I want you to be, too. I like to keep things light and relaxed, because when you’re relaxed and having fun—when you feel confident and present—the best photos happen. And, if you need a little direction on where to stand or what to do, I’m happy to help you with that too!
Authentic Travel + Outdoor Experience
I’ve been capturing adventurous people in the outdoors for over a decade. I love the mountains surrounding Asheville (my home), but also enjoy traveling! I have explored all around the country and have tons of special spots in mind for your elopement — from Vermont to Washington, Utah, California and beyond. Let’s find a spot that’s perfect for you.
All Elopement Packages Include:
An Experience-Forward Timeline
I use years of experience to design location-based wedding days that align with your vision and feel effortless. With the right planning, we move through the day naturally—hitting each spot at the right time for the light, the season, and what matters most to you.
Asheville’s Best Locations
Over the years of traveling full-time, I’ve learned how to spot locations that feel genuinely special—places that are quiet, wild, and a little off the map. My goal is to bring you to a spot that sparks your excitement the moment you arrive, where everything feels just right for the day you’re planning.
Ongoing Support
If you have questions or need to make a change, I’m here with unlimited check-in calls and quick, supportive communication. Whether it’s planning, packing, or weather prep—I’ve got your back every step of the way.
More Than a Wedding Photographer
I bring experience from both elopements and commercial outdoor work, combining it with a love for portraiture, landscapes, and creative storytelling. My goal is to create images that feel uniquely you—not just beautiful, but meaningful.
Trusted Local Vendors
From florists and officiants to private chefs and makeup artists, I’ll connect you with talented pros I know and trust.
Online Gallery & Slideshow
You’ll get a set of teaser images soon after your day—scroll-stopping shots that bring it all rushing back. Everything is easy to view, download, print, and share with family and friends.
Enthusiastic, Supportive Photography
From our first call, you’ll probably catch my excitement—I’m here to hype you up, ease any nerves, and make the whole thing feel fun. I focus on a mix of creative shots and timeless moments that look just as good on your wall as they do in your feed.
Flexible Payment Plans
You don’t have to pay it all at once—split your total into smaller, manageable payments. It’s an easy way to make your dream day more accessible.
Fast Turn-around
You’ll get sneak peek photos the day after your wedding—perfect for reliving the magic right away. Full galleries are typically delivered within 10 weeks, often even sooner.
Giving Back Locally
5% of every booking goes to Beloved Asheville, a grassroots nonprofit supporting community wellness and equity. It’s a small way we can give back to the place that makes these experiences possible.
Mountain Elopement Pricing
Packages are 4 - 12+ hours of photography and range from $2800 to $5800
Mountain elopements are designed for groups of 10 or less (that’s you, your partner, and up to 8 guests). Looking to host a larger group ceremony at a venue or rental? See below for small wedding pricing with adventure session ad-ons!
PREMIUM COVERAGE
Extended
Elopement
12 hours | 4+ Locations over 1-2 Days
For those who have an epic wedding adventure in mind. More locations and plenty of time to capture all the moments of your one- to two-day dream elopement. Camping, climbing, paddle-boarding, an afternoon picnic, marshmallows over the fire at your cabin… imagine all the activities you could experience together as you celebrate at your own pace.
Starting at $5800
Aerial images included*
Complimentary film photos included.
MOST POPULAR ADVENTURE
Full-Day
Elopement
8 hours | 2-3 Locations
Great for couples looking for a more ambitious adventure and their full elopement documented over a single, incredible day. We’ll have a perfect amount of time for getting ready or first look, several stops, vow exchange, and sunset portraits. Bring your wild ideas (and your lanterns)!
Starting at $4000
Aerial images included*
Complimentary film photos included.
RELAXED HALF DAY
Half Day Elopement
6 hours | 1-2 Locations
Spend a nice portion of your day outside together. With 6 hours, your wedding story can start at a cabin, brewery, or other first look spot before we make our way to a beautiful hike for adventuring in the woods and a mountain-top ceremony. Good amount of time if you plan to include a few guests.
Starting at $3200
Aerial images included*
Complimentary film photos included.
SHORT AND SWEET
Elopement Essentials
4 hours | 1 Location
Designed for just you and your partner, this package is short and sweet but still makes time for the essential moments. We’ll choose a gorgeous ceremony spot and capture the biggest moments and a few details before you head off into the sunset together!
Starting at $2800
*Aerial images are subject to weather - as well as private, state and federal regulations.
If you need a photographer anywhere in the world, Andy is the person to connect with. Thanks to him, my wife and I have stunning photos that we will cherish forever!
*****
James F.
We had an absolutely incredible experience with Andy as our wedding photographer! From the start, he was very helpful as we laid out a plan for our day - giving us so many great recommendations for the area we wanted to have our ceremony, as well as vendors from the Asheville area.
*****
Olivia B.
Andy was amazing during the entire process to ensure the big day would be memorable. We always wanted to elope and are very active hikers. After seeing his photos, we knew we wanted to work with him.
*****
Joseph G.
Wedding Pricing
All Wedding Packages Include:
An Experience-Forward Timeline
I use years of experience to design wedding days that feel natural, well-timed, and true to your vision.
Asheville’s Best Locations
Over the years of traveling full-time, I’ve learned how to spot locations that feel genuinely special—places that are quiet, wild, and a little off the map. My goal is to bring you to a spot that sparks your excitement the moment you arrive, where everything just feels right for the day you’re planning.
Ongoing Support
If you ever have questions or need to make a change, I’m here with unlimited check-in calls and quick, supportive communication. Whether it’s planning, packing, or weather prep—I’ve got your back every step of the way.
More Than a Wedding Photographer
I bring experience from elopements and outdoor lifestyle work, blending it with a love for portraiture, landscapes, and storytelling to create images that are not just beautiful, but meaningfully you.
Trusted Local Vendors
From florists and officiants to private chefs and makeup artists, I’ll connect you with talented pros I know and trust.
Online Gallery & Slideshow
You’ll get a set of teaser images soon after your day—scroll-stopping shots that bring it all rushing back. Everything is easy to view, download, print, and share with family and friends.
Enthusiastic, Supportive Photography
From our first call, you’ll probably catch my excitement—I’m here to hype you up, ease any nerves, and make the whole thing feel fun. I focus on a mix of creative shots and timeless moments that look just as good on your wall as they do in your feed.
Flexible Payment Plans
You don’t have to pay it all at once—split your total into smaller, manageable payments. It’s an easy way to make your dream day more accessible.
Fast Turn-around
I want to help you keep the excitement up, that’s why I want to make sure to give you sneak peek photos the day after your wedding. Full galleries are typically delivered in 8-10 weeks, sometimes sooner.
Giving Back Locally
5% of every booking goes to Beloved Asheville, a grassroots nonprofit supporting community wellness and equity. It’s a small way we can give back to the place that makes these experiences possible.
Engagement Shoot
Asheville-area mini-session — get photos for the invite or some practice in front of the camera.
Film photography
We’ll take the time to lock in some of those special moments with my 1977 Hasselblad.
Aerial Photography
Jaw-dropping angles from above from a licensed drone pilot (subject to weather and regulations).
Wedding Pricing
Packages are 8-10 hours of photography and range from $4000 to $5800
These options are for couples who are exchanging vows at a unique Asheville venue or rental (brewery, wedding venue, mountain cabin etc.).
(Private venues are recommended for groups of more than 10.)
Micro-Weddings
Up to 8 hours | Up to 25 guests
Starting at $4000
Mid-Size Weddings
10 hours | Up to 75 guests
Starting at $5800
Adventure Session
*Add-on | 4 hours | Just the couple
Starting at $1200
*Typically, adventure sessions are experiences scheduled before or after the wedding depending on your preference and schedule.
Meet your photographer.
I’m Andy, and I’m so stoked to help you bring your wedding day adventure to life and document it all in a style that feels authentic, modern and full of emotion.
With over 40 five-star Google Reviews, and more than a decade of photography experience documenting adventurous couples and outdoor athletes, I’m stoked and ready to find creative ways to tell the story of your incredible day.
Other Services
Engagement Sessions
60 min | Asheville area
$600
Congratulations on taking that first step towards making it official with your bestie! Engagement sessions are super fun and are done in/around Asheville - which is great because after the session, you’re only a short distance from Asheville’s most amazing restaurants, bars, dives, breweries, and more. These sessions are complementary for booked wedding clients.
If you’re interested in something further out of town (or something that’s a surprise), let's discuss!
Kind Words
Andy absolutely made our wedding weekend.
Although we would’ve loved to do a true adventure elopement, we knew that wasn’t possible for our loved ones. Andy suggested alternatives so we could have our cake and eat it, too!! We trusted him on locations, never having been to Asheville before. Booking our entire wedding around him was the best decision we could’ve made!! He’s not only an incredibly talented photographer, but a genuine good time. What’s cooler than sharing a craft brew, under a rock in a river, while wearing your wedding-day-best, with your photographer? He also works great with dogs. He picked up on how much my dog meant to me and snapped so many wonderful pictures of her to incorporate her in our big day. We’ve gotten SO many compliments on our wedding photos from people we don’t even know. Book Andy! You won’t regret it.”
— Heather M.
“Andy is truly a magnificent artist! We never imagined we'd see such incredible photos of ourselves for our Engagement Shoot. His knowledge of local photogenic spots and natural lighting, combined with his agility to climb anywhere for the right angle, makes him a fantastic choice for a mountain shoot! Fun fact: we had so much fun just hanging out with him during our shoot at the Chimneys that we'd consider any good photos to just be a bonus to that amazing time we had......but of course, we were completely blown away when he finished our gallery!
Of note: We are two women and felt completely comfortable, celebrated, understood and respected the entire time we were with Andy. In a vulnerable situation like this, it was very important to us.”
— Sarah C.
“We could not have asked for a better experience! Andy [MountainWed] is talented, responsive, and professional. We loved his energy and enthusiasm, even in the bitter cold.
We were blown away by our photos.
They were even better than we had hoped for. Highly recommend!”
— Kendall M.
“Andy is incredible, we are beyond thrilled with him and his photos. We were stressed and a bit scattered pulling our elopement together last minute. Andy helped find a location for the ceremony, helped put together a rough timeline of the day to keep us on track and have the best lighting for the ceremony and pictures, and truly just felt like one of our friends hanging out with us. We can be a goofy and awkward bunch of people, and Andy loved it and went with it.
We are not posey people, and our pictures turned out perfect.
Natural, fun, in the moment with some of the most amazing lighting and views of the mountains. Highly recommend his services. Thank you, Andy :)
— Sam G.
Rather than just read about what an elopement day can look like, let’s have a look.
Olivia and Mark eloped to Boulder, CO in late October to spots near town that were lower elevation and would have relatively easy access. It also made it easy for important family and friends to join them for most of the festivities. They enjoyed a full day of wedding activities and they had a sweet first look after getting ready at their cabin, then an intimate ceremony at a park shelter in town. After the celebration with family, we took off to Walker Ranch for a couple’s adventure session before heading back to their cabin for cake and toasts with everyone. What a day!
Jenn and Craig are a couple of creatives (Jenn’s a bad ass concert photographer, and Craig does independent video work in live comedy, etc. They live in Nashville but as climbers, Chattanooga was more their speed! Plus, Chattanooga is a reasonable drive for friends in Nashville, and Asheville, where Craig’s mother lives. Over two separate days, they enjoyed their wedding celebration with friends and family, a reception (not shown), and capped off with a day-after session at an amazing overlook outside the city.
