Sam & TJ’s Scenic Elopement at the Blue Mountains of North Carolina

Sam & TJ started talking at work (TJ packed up extra hours to be able to see Sam more!) and the conversations just kept on going after work. A Grand Canyon proposal took this couple to Simply Eloped to help them plan the beautiful elopement they envisioned. The newly engaged couple knew they wanted an intimate celebration. The two of them chose Something Blue Mountain Venue in Asheville, NC for the scenery. Their expectations were exceeded when they eloped in a private ceremony next to a field of wildflowers. Sam & TJ wanted their wedding to be an adventure and that is what they had! Learn more about how Simply Eloped helped this couple simple up their wedding day.

How did you meet? What was your first impression of one another?

Sam: We were both working at a hospital but on different shifts. TJ started picking up extra hours on the night shift so he could talk with me more. I thought TJ was charismatic and easy to talk to. Good looking, of course! 

TJ: Sam was funny and had a wicked sense of humor.

How did you propose or accept the proposal?

Sam:  TJ proposed at the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. He insisted we hike down there even though it was icy and treacherous. He waited until there were no other people around because he knows I’m shy and don’t like being the center of attention. I thought he was just being sweet and when I realized he was proposing I almost passed out! I said I loved him and hugged him. He said, “so that’s a yes?” Oops. Most definitely a “yes”!

Where did you choose to elope and why did you choose that destination? 

Sam: We eloped in Ashville, North Carolina. We browsed the website looking for destinations that we hadn’t been to yet. The mountains looked beautiful and we weren’t disappointed! 

What attracted you to the venue you chose for your elopement? What were your favorite parts about eloping there? 

Sam: We wanted somewhere private. We chose Something Blue Mountain Venue because we loved the scenery. We love being outside and the mountain views were amazing! 

How would you describe your elopement venue to someone who has never been there?

Sam:  We were married on a patio overlooking a valley with the Blue Mountains behind us. There was a field beside us that had wildflowers everywhere. It was a beautiful place.

What did you do before the wedding? How did you get ready? How did you feel in the moments leading up to your elopement? 

Sam: We were a little more last minute with our vows than we wanted to be. We put the finishing touches on those the morning of our elopement! We got ready together at the hotel and off we went! We took a selfie in the truck to send to our families. We both had some nervous energy going on. It was a roller coaster of emotions. 

How was your experience with Simply Eloped?

Sam:  Amazing! It really was simple. After we picked a location, almost everything else was set up for us. It was a smooth process. 

How did you choose to celebrate your elopement? 

Sam: We talked to our parents after the ceremony. Afterward, we went back to the hotel, changed, and went out for a drink and our favorite dinner- steak! 

What words of encouragement do you have for those considering eloping? 

Sam: Our families preferred a more traditional wedding, but it just wasn’t for us. Your wedding is about the two of you, and you should be able to celebrate it however you choose. We love adventuring together, and we wanted our wedding to be the start of a new adventure.

Officiation by: Amanda Jones
Photography by: Cappy Phalen
Planning by: Simply Eloped
Venue: Something Blue Mountain Venue, Asheville, North Carolina

Written by Janessa White

Janessa White is the co-founder of Simply Eloped and has helped thousands of couples plan elopements. As an expert in the field, she has been featured on Brides.com, Vox, and HuffPost. Janessa thinks elopements are the ultimate way to tie the knot.