Endless Wall Elopement Photos | Fayetteville, WV Photographer | Erin & Jerry

May 26

The Elopement

Erin & Jerry’s wild and wonderful elopement was one for the books. Originally, these two planned to hike the Endless Wall Trail and have their ceremony at the stunning overlook at Diamond Point. However, like any other wedding or elopement, sometimes things don’t go according to plan and it worked in our favor for this special day. Jerry’s grandmother hiked out with us and due to an accident earlier in December, she wasn’t up to hiking all the way to the overlook, so we made it halfway to the very beautiful Fern Creek. Since it had been in the 80s’s all week, the creek was dry so it ended up being the perfect location for Erin & Jerry’s ceremony!

Erin hiked in after Jerry so they didn’t see each other before the ceremony. It was such a sweet moment when Erin was escorted by her father across the trail and walked over the rocks to meet Jerry. An important piece of this union was the couple had their friends and family bring a meaningful picture of either the bride and groom and speak about the photo and then hung it on the tapestry that they made. Lots of happy tears were shed, it brought so much meaning to this elopement. Erin & Jerry exchanged loving vows and said “I do” in front of their close family and friends.

After the ceremony, we grabbed some family formal photos at the ceremony location and then Erin, Jerry, and I headed over to Diamond Point for some bride & groom portraits. The views were so stunning and the weather was amazing. After we grabbed some amazing portraits, we headed back to the trailhead, taking more photos along the way. Next came the reception at a very beautiful Airbnb right above the Wild Blue Adventure Company. Their “thrifted / homemade” wedding theme went well with their homemade and locally sourced food. Did I also mention that Erin’s dress was a thrifted 1920’s wedding dress? How cool is that! These two ended the night with cutting and eating the cake, made by Erin’s aunt. It was a yummy way to end the night! I could not be happier for this wonderful couple.