Pricing
This is not just a photoshoot — you are looking for someone to help you plan and capture a wedding adventure.
With over 40 five-star Google Reviews and more than a decade of experience in outdoor lifestyle and wedding photography I’m ready to help you craft an incredible wedding day—and then capture it all in a way that feels fresh and authentic. When you work with Mountain Wed, you are not just hiring a photographer. I will help you choose the right location for the day of your dreams, develop a custom timeline that eliminates all the stress, and be your adventure buddy who brings the stoke (and the umbrellas).
Heather M.
“Andy absolutely made our wedding weekend.”
You’re unique—your wedding day should be, too.
Elopements are a perfect canvas to paint your wild ideas on. They’re also an opportunity to celebrate your personality and things that make your relationship special. By choosing to elope, you open up a ton of possibilities for what you can do, see and experience with the person you can’t wait to marry.
“We had so much fun just hanging out with Andy that we considered any great photos to just be a BONUS to the amazing time we had... but of course, we were completely blown away when he finished our gallery!”
— Sarah C.
Why Choose MountainWed?
A Personalized Experience
On our initial call, I’ll get to know you, hear your ideas, answer your questions, and brainstorm with you about how we can craft the wedding day of your dreams. We’ll talk interests, preferences, desired hiking level, timeline, guest list and more. You can come to the meetup with your specific ideas or let it be an open space for info sharing and discussion. I’m here for it alI!
Relaxed and Friendly Vibes
I’m chill and I want you to be, too. I like to keep things light and relaxed, because when you’re relaxed and having fun—when you feel confident and present—the best photos happen. And, if you need a little direction on where to stand or what to do, I’m happy to help you with that too!
Authentic Travel + Outdoor Experience
I’ve been capturing adventurous people in the outdoors for over a decade. I love the mountains surrounding Asheville (my home), but also enjoy traveling! I have explored all around the country and have tons of special spots in mind for your elopement — from Vermont to Washington, Utah, California and beyond. Let’s find a spot that’s perfect for you.
All Elopement Packages Include:
Personalized timeline design that keeps things relaxed
Hidden gem location recommendations
Planning guidance, tips, and support
Candid, documentary approach with supportive direction
Online gallery with for printing or sharing
Vendor recommendations
Personalized slideshow of highlights
Next day sneak peek photos
Flexible payment plans to make your dream day accessible
5% of your booking donated to Beloved Asheville
Asheville-Area Elopement Pricing
PREMIUM COVERAGE
Extended
Elopement
12 hours | 4+ Locations | 1 or 2 Day
$6200
For those who have an epic wedding adventure in mind. More locations and plenty of time to capture all the moments of your one- to two-day dream elopement. Camping, climbing, paddle-boarding, an afternoon picnic, marshmallows over the fire at your cabin… imagine all the activities you could experience together as you celebrate at your own pace.
MOST POPULAR ADVENTURE
Full-Day
Elopement
8 hours | 2-3 Locations
$4600
Great for couples looking for a more ambitious adventure and their full elopement documented over a single, incredible day. We’ll have a perfect amount of time for getting ready or first look, several stops, vow exchange, and sunset portraits. Bring your wild ideas (and your lanterns)!
RELAXED HALF DAY
Half Day Elopement
6 hours | 1-2 Locations
$3800
Spend a nice portion of your day outside together. With 6 hours, your wedding story can start at a cabin, brewery, or other first look spot before we make our way to a beautiful hike for adventuring in the woods and a mountain-top ceremony. Good amount of time if you plan to include a few guests.
SHORT AND SWEET
Elopement Essentials
4 hours | 1 Location
$3200
Designed for just you and your partner, this package is short and sweet but still makes time for the essential moments. We’ll choose a gorgeous ceremony spot and capture the biggest moments and a few details before you head off into the sunset together!
If you need a photographer anywhere in the world, Andy is the person to connect with. Thanks to him, my wife and I have stunning photos that we will cherish forever!
*****
James F.
We had an absolutely incredible experience with Andy as our wedding photographer! From the start, he was very helpful as we laid out a plan for our day - giving us so many great recommendations for the area we wanted to have our ceremony, as well as vendors from the Asheville area.
*****
Olivia B.
Andy was amazing during the entire process to ensure the big day would be memorable. We always wanted to elope and are very active hikers. After seeing his photos, we knew we wanted to work with him.
*****
Joseph G.
Wedding Pricing
Small Weddings
8 hours | Up to 50 guests
$5500
Medium Weddings
10 hours | Up to 150 guests
$6800
Add-Ons
Adventure Session
Up to 6 hours | 1 or 2 Locations
$1,500-2500
Sometimes, celebrating at a wedding venue is only a part of the overall vision you have for yourselves and your wedding. Why not indulge the nature-lover in you and head to the mountains for a pre- or post-wedding adventure with your favorite person?
This add-on is intended to provide some space for you to take it all in before the festivities begin, or to help you come down off of the buzz from the big wedding day you just had.
All Wedding Packages Include:
Custom Timeline
Planning Guidance, Tips, and Support
Think: unlimited check-ins!Beautiful Online Gallery with High-res Photos for Printing or Sharing
Personalized Slideshow of Highlights
Local Boutique Vendor Recommendations
10+ Teasers within 48 hours
Complimentary 90-min engagement shoot (near Asheville)
5% of your booking donated to Beloved Asheville
Meet your photographer.
I’m Andy Wickstrom and I’ll help you bring your wedding day adventure to life and document it all in a style that feels authentic, modern and full of emotion.
With over 40 five-star Google Reviews, and more than a decade of photography experience documenting adventurous couples and outdoor athletes, I’m stoked and ready to find creative ways to tell the story of your incredible day.
Other Services
Engagement Sessions
90 min
$850
Congratulations on taking that first step towards making it official with your bestie! Engagement sessions are super fun and are done in/around Asheville - which is great because after the session, you’re only a short distance from Asheville’s most amazing restaurants, bars, dives, breweries, and more.
If you’re interested in something further out of town (or something that’s a surprise), let's discuss!
Kind Words
“Andy absolutely made our wedding weekend.”
Although we would’ve loved to do a true adventure elopement, we knew that wasn’t possible for our loved ones. Andy suggested alternatives so we could have our cake and eat it, too!! We trusted him on locations, never having been to Asheville before. Booking our entire wedding around him was the best decision we could’ve made!! He’s not only an incredibly talented photographer, but a genuine good time. What’s cooler than sharing a craft brew, under a rock in a river, while wearing your wedding-day-best, with your photographer? He also works great with dogs. He picked up on how much my dog meant to me and snapped so many wonderful pictures of her to incorporate her in our big day. We’ve gotten SO many compliments on our wedding photos from people we don’t even know. Book Andy! You won’t regret it.”
— Heather M.
“Andy is truly a magnificent artist! We never imagined we'd see such incredible photos of ourselves for our Engagement Shoot. His knowledge of local photogenic spots and natural lighting, combined with his agility to climb anywhere for the right angle, makes him a fantastic choice for a mountain shoot! Fun fact: we had so much fun just hanging out with him during our shoot at the Chimneys that we'd consider any good photos to just be a bonus to that amazing time we had......but of course, we were completely blown away when he finished our gallery!
Of note: We are two women and felt completely comfortable, celebrated, understood and respected the entire time we were with Andy. In a vulnerable situation like this, it was very important to us.”
— Sarah C.
“We could not have asked for a better experience! Andy [MountainWed] is talented, responsive, and professional. We loved his energy and enthusiasm, even in the bitter cold.
We were blown away by our photos.
They were even better than we had hoped for. Highly recommend!”
— Kendall M.
“Andy is incredible, we are beyond thrilled with him and his photos. We were stressed and a bit scattered pulling our elopement together last minute. Andy helped find a location for the ceremony, helped put together a rough timeline of the day to keep us on track and have the best lighting for the ceremony and pictures, and truly just felt like one of our friends hanging out with us. We can be a goofy and awkward bunch of people, and Andy loved it and went with it.
We are not posey people, and our pictures turned out perfect.
Natural, fun, in the moment with some of the most amazing lighting and views of the mountains. Highly recommend his services. Thank you, Andy :)
— Sam G.
Rather than just read about what an elopement day can look like, let’s have a look.
Olivia and Mark eloped to Boulder, CO in late October to spots near town that were lower elevation and would have relatively easy access. It also made it easy for important family and friends to join them for most of the festivities. They enjoyed a full day of wedding activities and they had a sweet first look after getting ready at their cabin, then an intimate ceremony at a park shelter in town. After the celebration with family, we took off to Walker Ranch for a couple’s adventure session before heading back to their cabin for cake and toasts with everyone. What a day!
Jenn and Craig are a couple of creatives (Jenn’s a bad ass concert photographer, and Craig does independent video work in live comedy, etc. They live in Nashville but as climbers, Chattanooga was more their speed! Plus, Chattanooga is a reasonable drive for friends in Nashville, and Asheville, where Craig’s mother lives. Over two separate days, they enjoyed their wedding celebration with friends and family, a reception (not shown), and capped off with a day-after session at an amazing overlook outside the city.
