Elope In Asheville: The Ultimate 2021 Guide to Asheville Elopement Packages

Places to elope in Asheville

Places to elope

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Blue Ridge Parkway, Mt. Mitchell

About an hour outside of Asheville, Mt. Mitchell is the highest peak East of the Mississippi River! Accessible from the...

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Cataloochee Valley

If you’re wanting to share your vows with the wildlife of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this spot is...

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Craggy Gardens

Also on the blue Ridge Parkway, Craggy Gardens is a high-elevation garden sprinkled with various wildflowers and foliage. It’s a...

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Roaring Fork Falls

Roaring Fork Falls is a stunning spot situated in Pisgah National Forest and is 42 miles outside of Asheville. These...

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Roan Mountain Rhododendron Garden

The Roan Mountain Rhododendron Garden is a stunning location for your intimate ceremony situated in Pisgah National Forest. In certain...

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Wiseman’s View

Wiseman’s View is one of the best views in the surrounding Asheville area. Located near Linville Gorge in Pisgah National...

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Pink Beds

If eloping amongst trees and ferns sounds like your vibe, we highly recommend Pink Beds in Pisgah National Forest. This...

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Canaan Valley

Experience the country feeling just minutes from downtown Asheville. Canaan Valley has mountain views from the ceremony site, wooded trails,...

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Something Blue Mountain Venue

Something Blue Mountain Venue has expansive 360° views of the Blue Ridge Parkway and is absolutely breathtaking, particularly at sunrise...

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Black Balsam Knob

Black Balsam Knob, located off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Pisgah National Forest, is one of the best views in...

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Tom’s Creek Falls

Tom’s Creek Falls is one of our personal favorites in Pisgah National Forest. This wheelchair accessible spot is a close...

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Chimney Rock Park/Hickory Nut Falls

Hickory Nut Falls is a 400’ waterfall situated in Chimney Rock Park. These falls were made famous by their appearance...

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Asheville Elopement Packages

Our Asheville elopement packages are designed to helping you find the perfect spot to say I do in the most personalized way! Ready to elope in Asheville? We’d love to help you!

Seed

Officiation services
Personalization of vows
Enactment of ceremony
Advice on obtaining wedding license
Advice on ceremony locations

Starting at

$425

Sprout

Everything from the
SEED PACKAGE
Photography of ceremony
Brief portrait session after
(up to one hour of photography)
Digital transfer of 75+ edited images
Delivery of Photos (15 days or less after ceremony

Starting at

$875

Bloom

Everything from the
SPROUT PACKAGE
Nosegay bouquet & boutonniere of your choosing

Starting at

$1,300

Oasis

Everything from the
BLOOM PACKAGE
2 Hours Total of Photography
Smoky Mountain Permit or Pisgah Permit
1 hour of videography
Long-form video of ceremony and 1-2 minute highlight reel
Day of Helper
Hair & Makeup for One Person

Starting at

$3,040

Add-Ons

You can optionally add the following to your package:

Flowers

we're happy to quote you!

Extra Photography

$300/HR
Expect an extra week of editing for every additional hour of photography!

Smoky Mountains National Park Permit Coordination

$150

Engagement Shoot

$475

Day of Helper

$250

Hair & Makeup

$390

Add videography to
your Asheville
elopement

$850/HR

Our videography package comes with an edited 1 – 2 minute highlight reel (perfect for sharing on socials!), as well as a longform, minimally edited film of the full ceremony.

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Cappy, Photographer

What do you think makes eloping in Asheville so special?

Asheville has the magic of mountains and waterfalls for an epic Lord of the Rings feel, AND the beauty of a city that feels like a small town.

What do you love about the work you do?

I think that storytelling, and the desire to tell stories, is imprinted in our DNA from a time when oral history was all we had to uncover the mysteries of the past. I love that photography offers me the opportunity to tell parts of people’s stories.

What’s a fun fact about you?

I hiked ~900 miles of the Appalachian Trail one summer.

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Megan, Officiant

What do you think makes eloping in Asheville so special?

We have so many stunning landscapes to choose from in the Asheville area. With the Blue Ridge Parkway and Pisgah National Forest so readily available, we have a copious amount of adventures to explore.

What’s your favorite elopement venue in Asheville?

Something Blue Mountain Venue checks most of the boxes for ease and beauty in a venue. You can drive right up to the venue and are immediately greeted with mountain views from all angles.

What’s a fun fact about you?

If I could invite anyone to a dinner party it would be Carl Sagan. I would serve my favorite meal of chicken and waffles.

How to elope in Asheville

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. Read on for our top tips on how to make the most of your Asheville elopement!

Finding the right Asheville Vendors

Your vendors are key to an elopement ceremony that goes off without a hitch! It’s crucial to find vendors that you vibe with 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 as crucial to your big day as the guests you invite. You will always save money booking a package over booking individual services so it’s always a good practice to look into cheap elopement packages in NC.

Finding the perfect Asheville elopement location

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 myriad locals within an hour-drive from downtown Asheville for your stunning Asheville elopement. You can see our top recommendations for places to elope in North Carolina here . From mountain views to lush forest, we’ve got you covered for amazing elopement locations.

Making it legal

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 can not). 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.

When to Elope 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.

What time of year should you 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 is little snow and all plants and trees are dead. Folks from all areas of the east coast travel down to Asheville to see the stunning fall – the most popular time of the year for tourists by far! Spring is stunning 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!

What time of day should you elope 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. Meaning, eloping either late morning or early evening will supply the best soft light for your ceremony. Eloping mid-afternoon will mean that lighting is harsh and will create deep shadows for your photos.

How far in advance should I start planning my Asheville elopement?

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!

Article written by

Janessa White

Janessa White is the co-founder of Simply Eloped and has helped thousands of couples plan elopements. Janessa thinks elopements are the ultimate way to tie the knot. She feels her happiest when building - teams, programs, ideas

It’s No Secret…

Traditional weddings are incredibly expensive and can take years to plan. When couples choose to elope, their ceremonies can be planned quickly at a fraction of the cost. But don’t take our word for it!

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- Ramona and Tony

Everything was beyond perfect and I am grateful to everyone who helped and the great amount of care and effort that was put into our amazing wedding.

- Lauren and Jordan

The service you and your vendors provided to us was outstanding.Your flexibility during this pandemic time was unmatched. Thank you!

- Amanda and Raymond

Laura and Megan were also great to work with. They were easy to communicate with and answered any questions that I had quickly. They made the planning process so easy.

- Lindsay and Timothy

Thumbs up all the way around!! Simply Eloped made the process a breeze. We are very pleased with everyone that made our day a special one.

- Diane and Travis

Everyone we communicated with was very helpful, friendly, and informative. I would highly recommend this company if someone was eloping.

- Matthew and Kelly

Once we made the decision to move forward with Simply Eloped, everything fell into place nicely. We were exceptionally happy to have Amanda and Cappy as our vendors. They seemed to fit nicely with our vision for our elopement.

- Kimberly and Randall

Elope in Asheville

Seed

Sprout

Bloom

Oasis

Flowers

Extra Photography

Smoky Mountains National Park Permit Coordination

Engagement Shoot

Day of Helper

Hair & Makeup

Featured Vendors

What do you think makes eloping in Asheville so special?

What do you love about the work you do?

What’s a fun fact about you?

Featured Vendors

What do you think makes eloping in Asheville so special?

What’s your favorite elopement venue in Asheville?

What’s a fun fact about you?

How to elope in Asheville

Finding the right Asheville Vendors

Finding the perfect Asheville elopement location

Making it legal

When to Elope in Asheville

What time of year should you elope in Asheville?

What time of day should you elope in Asheville?

How far in advance should I start planning my Asheville elopement?

Janessa White

It’s No Secret…

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