If you’re looking for a wedding with breathtaking mountain views and an unforgettable outdoor setting, you should get married at Pretty Place at YMCA Camp Greenville. Nestled high above the Blue Ridge in northern Greenville County, South Carolina, Pretty Place, officially Fred W. Symmes Chapel, offers one of the most stunning ceremony backdrops in the […]

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January 29, 2026

How to Get Married at Pretty Place: A Dream Wedding at YMCA Camp Greenville

One of the biggest misconceptions about elopements is that you don’t need a timeline. In reality, a thoughtful elopement timeline is what makes the day feel calm, unrushed, and intentional instead of chaotic or overly spontaneous (something that I have learned as an Asheville elopement photographer). Whether you’re eloping just the two of you or […]

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January 27, 2026

Elopement Timeline Examples for a Stress-Free Day

If you’re dreaming of an intentional, meaningful elopement in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville is one of the most beautiful places in the country to do it. From misty overlooks to forest trails and quiet mountain air, it offers a peaceful alternative to traditional weddings. But as an Asheville elopement photographer, one of the first […]

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January 20, 2026

How Much Does an Elopement Cost in Asheville?

If you’re dreaming of saying “I do” surrounded by misty mountains, whispering forests, and golden light pouring over rolling ridgelines, Asheville might just be your place. As an Asheville elopement photographer, I’ve wandered these trails, chased sunsets along the Blue Ridge Parkway, and watched so many couples promise forever with the mountains as their only […]

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January 14, 2026

Top 10 Magical Places to Elope Near Asheville (From an Asheville Elopement Photographer)

As your favorite Asheville Elopement Photographer, I can tell you a well planned elopement timeline creates space for connection, intention, and real moments. I believe your day should never feel rushed or forced. My process focuses on understanding you as a couple and designing a timeline that supports the experience you want, not just the […]

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January 13, 2026

How I Build an Elopement Timeline That Feels Natural and Stress Free

Choosing the right elopement photographer is one of the most important decisions you will make while planning your elopement. Your photographer does more than take photos. They guide the experience, document real moments, and preserve the story of your day in a way that feels honest and meaningful. While I’m an Asheville Elopement Photographer, this […]

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January 9, 2026

How to Choose the Perfect Elopement Photographer in Asheville North Carolina

Some elopement days feel less like a timeline and more like an adventure. And as an Asheville Elopement Photographer, I can confidently say Cora and Jim’s Asheville elopement was exactly that. An Asheville Elopement Photographer’s Dream Day They began their day in a way that felt unmistakably them: hopping on their scooters and riding off […]

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January 5, 2026

A Fairytale Elopement in Asheville: Cora+Jim

A bride stands looking over the Asheville mountains, holding a bouquet at her side, a long veil over her shoulder.

So you’re planning to get married and keep things small, but now you’re wondering: should I call this a micro-wedding or an elopement? Here’s the straightforward answer from your favorite Asheville Elopement Photographer: a micro-wedding typically includes 10 to 50 guests and has traditional wedding elements like a reception, while an elopement usually includes fewer than 10 people (often just the couple) and focuses mainly on the ceremony itself.

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January 2, 2026

Micro-Wedding vs Elopement: What’s the Actual Difference?

As an Elopement Photographer in Asheville, I’ll tell you honestly: an elopement is an intimate wedding ceremony, typically involving just the couple or a very small group of close family and friends. Unlike traditional weddings with large guest lists, elopements focus on the couple’s commitment to each other in a personal, often adventurous setting.

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December 19, 2025

What Is an Elopement, Really? The Complete Guide to Modern Elopements

A bride wearing a fluffy pink wedding gown and a groom in a tan suit walk down an alleyway.

You did it, you eloped! You said your vows in your own way, in your own time, in a place that felt like you (hopefully I was there crying with you as your Asheville Elopement Photographer). Now, Thanksgiving is coming up, and you’re about to see family for the first time since your big (little) […]

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November 25, 2025

How to Tell Your Family You Eloped (and Make It a Thanksgiving to Remember)

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