For couples who want less tradition, more adventure, and a wedding day that actually feels like them.
Your wedding day doesn’t have to look like everyone else’s.
Maybe you’re not dreaming about a giant venue, a packed timeline, or spending half your wedding day making the rounds.
Maybe you want to wake up somewhere beautiful, get ready slowly, exchange vows with the mountains behind you, explore a little, laugh a lot, and actually have time to take it all in.
That’s what I love about elopements.
I photograph Tennessee elopements for couples who care more about the experience than the expectations. Whether that means the Smoky Mountains, a quiet overlook, a waterfall, a cabin tucked into the hills, or somewhere completely your own, I’m here to help you create a day that feels personal, relaxed, and unmistakably you.
More than just showing up with a camera.
Planning an elopement can feel simple at first… until you realize there are still a million little details to figure out.
That’s where I come in.
When you book your Tennessee elopement with me, I’m there to help with more than your photos. I’ll help you think through the flow of the day, location ideas, timing, lighting, and the little details that make everything feel easier and more intentional.
Depending on your plans, I can help with things like:
- Tennessee and Smoky Mountain location ideas
- Timeline guidance
- Best times of day for lighting and privacy
- Permits
- Vendor recommendations
- Backup plans for weather
- Ideas for making your elopement feel personal to you
- Photography coverage that gives you room to actually enjoy the day
You don’t have to have everything figured out before you inquire. That’s part of the fun.
From “we want to elope” to actually doing it.
You don’t need to have the entire day planned before reaching out. We can build it together.
01. Reach out
Tell me a little about the two of you, what you’re dreaming about, and any locations or ideas you already have.
02. We plan the experience
We’ll talk through location options, timing, coverage, lighting, and the overall feel you want for your Tennessee elopement.
03. Your elopement day
You get to slow down, be present, explore, celebrate, and actually enjoy the reason you’re there in the first place. I’ll photograph the big moments, the quiet ones, and everything in between.
04. Relive it all
Afterward, you’ll receive a gallery filled with the story of your day, from the little details to the mountain views and everything that made it yours.
Where can you elope in Tennessee?
One of the best parts about planning an elopement in Tennessee is that there are so many completely different ways your day can look.
Maybe you picture exchanging vows with layers of blue mountains behind you. Maybe you want a quiet forest, a waterfall, a scenic overlook, or a cozy cabin tucked into the hills.
Some of my favorite areas for Tennessee elopements include:
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Perfect for couples dreaming about mountain views, winding roads, forests, overlooks, and that classic Smokies feeling.
Cades Cove
A beautiful option if you love open fields, mountain backdrops, historic scenery, and a quieter, more romantic feel.
Foothills Parkway
One of my favorites for incredible mountain views without needing a huge hike.
Newfound Gap
A gorgeous choice for dramatic mountain scenery and an adventurous feel.
Knoxville + East Tennessee
Not every elopement has to happen inside a national park. East Tennessee has beautiful private properties, cabins, overlooks, wooded areas, and intimate venues that can give you more flexibility
Not sure where you want to go yet? That’s completely okay. I can help you narrow down locations based on your vision, guest count, accessibility needs, season, and how adventurous you want the day to feel.
Tennessee Elopement Packages
Your elopement doesn’t need to fit into a one-size-fits-all wedding package.
Coverage can be built around the kind of day you’re actually planning, whether that means a short ceremony and portraits or a full adventure with getting ready, vows, exploring, dinner, and everything in between.
Tennessee elopement collections begin at $1,200.
Collections may include:
- Photography coverage
- Location guidance
- Timeline assistance
- Planning resources
- High-resolution online gallery
- Printing rights
- Sneak peeks after your elopement
- Travel within select East Tennessee and Smoky Mountain areas
Every elopement is a little different, so I’ll help you choose the amount of coverage that makes the most sense for your day.
Hi, I’m Gabrielle!
I'm your photographer, planner, sidekick, and professional third wheel.
I’m here for the couples who want their wedding day to feel fun, relaxed, a little adventurous, and actually like them.
I’ll help you figure out locations, timing, lighting, and all the little details that can make planning an elopement feel overwhelming. Then on the actual day, I’m there to keep things moving, hype you up, tell you what to do with your hands when needed, and disappear into the background when the moment deserves to just be yours.
I love the in-between moments just as much as the big ones. The laughing until you can’t breathe, fixing each other’s hair, wandering down a mountain road, stopping somewhere because the light looks too good not to, and all the tiny pieces of the day you didn’t realize you’d want to remember.
Tennessee, especially the Smoky Mountains and East Tennessee, has completely stolen a piece of my heart. Give me mountain views, winding roads, good music, and two people madly in love and I’m very happy.
Basically, I’m your professional third wheel with a camera, a plan, and probably a few backup plans too.
