Elope in Asheville

Backed by the Blue Ridge Mountains and at the heart of several national parks, eloping in Asheville, North Carolina is nothing short of spectacular. From the city center to the surrounding mountains, there are plenty of places to get married with a stunning backdrop. Within city limits, there is a bustling art and music scene and historic architecture that make for perfect photo opportunities. Just beyond the city are two stunning waterfalls, a sprawling high-elevation garden, a deep valley, and a quirky, rustic organic farm. Our Asheville elopement photographers are area experts and know all the best locations to capture your soon-to-be favorite wedding photo. All of these images on our website are of past Simply Eloped couples so, yes…that could be you!

Asheville is currently one of the top destinations to elope on the east coast and it’s no surprise as to why: this darling town is the mecca in-between four national parks! It’s surrounded by lush nature in all directions. It’s no wonder why eloping in North Carolina is highly sought after. After you choose your venue, date, time and package, we’ve got you covered. You get your marriage license and we’ll coordinate the rest so you can have as stress-free of a day as you imagine!

Your vendors are key to an elopement ceremony that goes off without a hitch! It’s crucial to find vendors that match the style and level of personalization you’re seeking. Be it officiant or photographer, hair & makeup artist or videographer, the vendors you choose to be a part of your North Carolina elopement are a crucial aspect to your big day. If you have a vision for your day, we can help make it a reality by finding the perfect vendors to execute that vision for you! At Simply Eloped, we vet every vendor to ensure they match our values, quality and are just flat out wonderful humans. You can ensure every person on the Simply Eloped team is the best of the best!

Because Asheville is surrounded by so many amazing national parks, you have your pick of stunning venues to choose from when considering places to elope in North Carolina. From Pisgah National Park to the Blue Ridge Parkway, there are a myriad of local spots within an hour-drive from downtown Asheville for your elopement. You can see our top recommendations for places to elope in Asheville. From mountain views to lush forest, Asheville has no shortage of elopement locations. Visit our venue finder to find the perfect venue for you!

To obtain your marriage license in Asheville, you’ll need a form of identification – be it driver’s license, official passport or military ID. In addition, you’ll need two witnesses to participate in your ceremony. Luckily, your photographer can act as one witness (though your officiant cannot, so keep that in mind). Asheville is located in Buncombe County, so be sure any research you do revolves around obtaining in the proper county. When you book your date with us, we’ll send you a guide on how to properly obtain your marriage license in Asheville.

​​While we do perform ceremonies year-round in Asheville, each season offers a completely different vibe so it’s good to know what you are hoping for and which season matches up with that. In addition, there are different times of day that supply the best light. Here are our top tips on how to choose the best time of year and time of day to elope in Asheville.

Asheville is loveliest in spring, summer and fall! We wish we could say that Asheville is lovely all times of year, but November through April there has little snow and minimal foliage. Folks from all areas of the east coast travel down to Asheville to see it in the stunning fall season – the most popular time of the year for tourists by far! Spring is stunning too, with the bloom of rhododendrons and all of the local tree blooms. Summer is equally stunning as the spring colors subside into even shades of green. We highly recommend eloping May through October in Asheville!

Since Asheville is a valley surrounded by a variety of mountain-ranges, sunset time doesn’t always reflect the time the sun goes behind the mountains. Eloping either late morning or early evening will supply the best soft light for your ceremony, whereas eloping mid-afternoon can equal harsh lighting and deep shadows in your photos. Sticking near sunrise and sunset will be your best bet!

Our average plan time for elopements is three to nine months, but we’ve planned ceremonies with as little notice as a week! There is more that goes into an elopement than planning your package, such as hotel and flights. In addition, the more time you give us the better level of care and personalization we’re able to offer your elopement!