Asheville Elopement Photographer
Heartfelt photos for lovers of fresh air and natural beauty.
Elope near Asheville, North Carolina at locations like Linville Gorge, Pisgah National Forest, The Blue Ridge Parkway and more.
You may be considering an Asheville adventure elopement, but have questions like…
How do we find the perfect location in a place with so many options?
Can we (or should) we invite guests?
What should our timeline look like?
What should we pack with us?
Should we have a friend marry us, or hire an officiant?
What’s a realistic elopement budget?
How do we minimize the stress of planning?
How do we secure permits if that’s required?
DON’T WORRY!
These are some of the most common questions I hear from couples.
It’s natural to feel a little overwhelmed with questions and so many options for what to do, where to go.
THE ANSWER IS: KEEP IT SIMPLE
Focus on what means the most to you, and let me take care of the details.
I’m here to handle the specifics so you can focus on the fun stuff—like dreaming up your most epic, badass wedding day.
I’ll be here to help guide you through each step along the way: from finding the best spots that exceed your expectations, to lodging options and vendor recommendations, timeline creation, and then actually capturing the beautiful moments of your big day with a creative eye and excitement that keeps the vibes fun and relaxed.
Hi, I’m Andy Wickstrom.
Meet your Asheville elopement photographer
I’ve always been drawn to art and creativity, which naturally led me to pick up a camera as a kid. In 2014, I decided to take a leap and pursue life as an independent creator. My wife, our dog Pickle, and I spent five years traveling the country in a small solar-powered trailer, exploring nature, climbing, and capturing meaningful moments along the way. Those experiences shaped how I see the world and deepened my love for storytelling through photography.
Now, I focus on creating heartfelt memories for couples who feel that tradition doesn’t quite fit them. My goal is to help you plan a wedding day that feels authentic to you—something adventurous, joyful, and true to who you are.
Together, we’ll explore beautiful places and create photos that feel natural and real. When you look back at them, I hope they bring back all the emotions and special moments of your day in the most genuine way possible.
What’s an ‘adventure’ wedding or elopement?
It’s choosing a breathtaking, unconventional location for your wedding - one that seeks the beauty of nature over traditional venues. It flips the script on what a wedding day could or should look like. Put bluntly - it’s a bad ass way of getting married.
My name is Andy Wickstrom and I’m here to help you find the best locations no matter where you decide to tie the knot: North Carolina, Colorado, Utah, Norway, Iceland, or someplace else. I’m ready to help you craft the most chill, beautiful, and fun wedding day you can imagine - and be there to document those moments.
[Andy’s] attention to detail is what makes the experience amazing. He learns what it is you want and how best to express your adventure in photos.
He will go above and beyond—including hanging off cliffs, to get the right photo. His amazing energy and calming nature makes your big day that much easier.
– R. Woods
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 2025
Your Wedding Adventure Starts Here.
How Does Eloping with Me Work?
First, fill out my contact form. I’ll reach out to set up a call where we’ll meet each other, discuss your wedding vision, and answer questions. This is the first step in the process.
Next, if you decide to proceed, I’ll share my custom location recommendations and provide my local preferred vendor list. Over the next few weeks and months, I’ll research the details to create the timeline for your perfect wedding day in the mountains.
When your wedding day finally arrives, all the planning we’ve done will make everything effortless and smooth. I show up stoked and ready to capture all the details of your day up until we high-five and hug at the end.
We would highly recommend MountainWed to anyone looking for a wedding day experience of a lifetime. He was a lot of fun to hike the Hawkbill trail with and made it enjoyable capturing unique moments along the way. I would not hesitate to use Andy for any occasion, his professionalism and dedicating to getting the best photos possible is the best of the best.
– A. Phillips
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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?