Asheville Wedding & Elopement Photography
Heartfelt photography for lovers of fresh air and natural beauty.
Your Low-Stress Wedding Adventure Starts Here.
I’m Andy, and I specialize in photographing adventurous couples whose love story unfolds in the mountains. From intimate elopements to modern outdoor micro-weddings, I want to capture the feelings and authentic moments that tell your unconventional celebration story. Let’s plan something adventurous and fun — and keep those typical wedding stresses far away.
My hope is that you’ve found me because you’ve decided that the traditional wedding experience isn’t what you’re after.
Perhaps you want to avoid all the attention of a full wedding. Or maybe you can’t justify some of the huge costs associated with them. Whatever your reasons - I get it!
Let’s build an outdoor wedding day that checks all the boxes!
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The Best Elopement Photographers in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville is the perfect starting point for your wedding adventure.
Asheville is my home for many reasons. One of those reasons is proximity to the beautiful mountains we have in every direction. It’s a small city with award-winning restaurants and breweries, outdoor activities around every corner, and wonderful lodging options both within the city and nearby.
It’s a welcoming little mountain town that offers top-tier food and drink, as well as activities for everyone. I think it’s the perfect southeastern adventure hub for couples looking to have fun before and after they say “I do.”
How it works.
Reach Out
Fill out my contact form.
Meet
I’ll reach out to set up a video call to learn more about you, get a sense of your wedding day plans, and answer any questions you have for me.
Save the Date
To reserve MountainWed Photography for your wedding or elopement, I simply require a non-refundable deposit and a signed contract. The deposit reserves your date on my calendar and will be applied to whichever package you end up selecting.
Plan
Once you’ve reserved your wedding day (or days), we’ll begin the planning phase! This is the fun part of the wedding adventure process—it’s where you and I put your vision into practice. We will decide on the perfect locations for you and your partner to build just the day you want. We will discuss possible day-of activities, vendor options, unique-to-you details, etc. I’ll also create your timeline based on our discussions.
Prep
In the weeks and days prior to your wedding, we’ll finalize a packing list, review the locations and timeline, check the weather forecasts and go over any last minute details so you can rest easy on your BIG DAY.
Wedding Day
The day has finally arrived! All the preparation work is done! I’ll show up stoked as hell and begin capturing all the details of your day until we high-five and hug at the end.
From a couple I spoke with:
‘We want [our wedding day] to feel more personal and intimate, and spend our time with the people we care about most. We also just want to be surrounded by nature on our wedding day.’
Let’s craft the wedding experience you actually want.
No matter what you’ve got in mind for your wedding, I’m here to help you plan and document it.
Just fill out my contact form here with some basic information. It helps me to know a little about you and your partner—what you’re into, and maybe a rough idea of your wedding vision. I’ll reach back out as soon as possible with a plan to connect and begin formulating the best day possible for you!
Booking 2024 / 2025
Your Wedding Adventure Starts Here.
“We truly had so much fun with Andy–and that meant a lot, considering weddings are usually stressful. But not for us! He’s the best of the best!”
What an elopement day looks like?
Here’s a real timeline from an actual elopement.
ARE YOU WONDERING
1:45p - Photographer arrives
2:00p - Groom and his party arrive at trailhead
2:05p - Groom, wedding party, photographer hike to summit
2:15p - Arrive at summit. Candid photos with party, prep site (if necessary) for ceremony.
2:30p - Portraits with groom and friends, toast etc.
2:40p - Photographer hikes back to lot to meet bride, family, her party.
2:50p - Bride and her party arrive at parking area. Final prep/packing.
3:00p - Friends hike ahead while bride/family and photographer hike up to summit.
3:15p - First look with couple/Father hands off bride to groom
3:25p - Ceremony begins
3:40p - Ceremony ends. Celebration - YOU’RE MARRIED!
3:40-4:00p - Portraits with family/friends.
4:00p - Family/guests depart. Adventure session begins.
4:30p - Golden Hour!
5:38p - Sunset.
6:00p - Blue hour photos. Hike back to lot.
6:10p - Arrive back to cars. Hi-fives! Depart.
Throw out the wedding rule book and get married in a way that’s uniquely you.
The wedding you actually want (and deserve) is possible!
Have the fun, no-stress, and unforgettable day you actually dream about. Let’s slow things down, simplify, and focus on what matters: your love for each other.
“It felt like one of our most professional friends was behind the camera.”
The Adventure Begins Here!
The first step in planning your adventurous wedding is to simply reach out. I want to hear your wedding vision or session ideas, and discuss how we make it happen.
We’ll probably also end up talking about things to do around Asheville; where to grab a good beer or fresh donut when you visit; what my favorite vegan-friendly breakfast spot is or where the hot new-wave coffee bar is. Are you ready to begin?