Emily & Channing decided that they wanted to elope in the newest national park for their special day. They picked one of the most scenic overlooks in the New River Gorge National Park to elope at. They were surrounded by only their immediate family and their super cute baby boy. They did a first look at the scenic Beauty Mountain and Channing’s reaction was incredible. After the first look, we explored around to get their amazing and adventurous bride & groom portraits! We walked back to their ceremony location where they exchanged lovings vows and said, “I do!” We got some family formals with those who attended and cut the cake and had dinner back at their airbnb! Congrats to these newlyweds!

Janna & Luke’s elopement began with a super sweet first look at the overlook at the Blackwater Falls Lodge. Once we did the first look, we got some great portraits of these two before their ceremony. Next came their intimate ceremony where their close family attended. Janna & Luke exchanged their vows and tied the knot! After the ceremony, we got some great family formals and then headed to Elakala Falls for some more bride & groom portraits. We got to get right at the base of the falls for some amazing photos. Next we drove over to Lindy Point and hiked out to the overlook for the rest of their portraits. We got some great views at Blackwater Falls and gorgeous photos of Janna & Luke for their elopement.

Brooke & Thomas were so much fun to work with for their elopement. I got to know these two initially with their elopement consult and learned so much about them and their relationship. This amazing couple had so many adventures together and that was definitely the best way to describe their elopement. Brooke & Thomas travel to the New River Gorge National Park often and always seemed to come back to the same stunning overlook in the park. They knew that this place was where they wanted to say, “I do.” Once their special day came, it wasn’t as stress free as you may think! This same day was full of rain and Brooke and I were constantly checking the weather reports to see if we needed to change locations or not. Luckily for us, the rain passed just in time. Though to get to this overlook, you have to scale up a wall with nothing but your shoes and a rope so with the rain and mud, we made the call to change at the top of the overlook. Once we got everyone to the top, this family changed into their elopement attire and began their ceremony! These two exchanged loving vows in front of Brooke’s beautiful children as well as Thomas’ sister. This intimate elopement was nothing short of perfect. We grabbed some beautiful photos of everyone and these wonderful people went off to celebrate their new marriage!

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.