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Elopements are inherently intimate and romantic, but Abbi and Carson took it to the next level with their secret elopement in the serene town of Green Bank, West Virginia. Nestled in the heart of Pocahontas County, Green Bank offered them the perfect backdrop for their special day. With no wifi, no cell service, and a profound sense of seclusion, it felt like stepping into another world—a private elopement haven.
Read MoreElopements are all about creating a day that is uniquely yours, and Briane and Jacob did just that with their stunning and colorful elopement in one of the wonders of West Virginia. Traveling from New Jersey, the couple chose our magical home in the hills because it was where Briane had proposed (and then the next day, Jacob re-proposed) during a romantic weekend getaway a few years prior. Wanting to explore somewhere new, they chose the town of Davis, Thomas, and Blackwater Falls as the setting of their private elopement.
Read MoreFor Kendra and Austin, the decision to elope privately was driven by their desire to focus solely on their love and commitment. While they planned a wedding reception a few months later to celebrate with friends and family, their elopement day was all about them. Despite a bit of initial pushback from family members who wished to be part of the ceremony, the couple remained steadfast in their decision, knowing that this was the perfect way to begin their married life together. Thankfully, understanding and support from their loved ones soon followed, allowing Kendra and Austin to enjoy their special day without any lingering concerns.
Read MoreAshley and Paul's elopement at Dolly Sods was a masterclass in intimate elegance and natural beauty. Nestled in the rugged wilderness of West Virginia, Dolly Sods offered the perfect backdrop for their special day, with its stunning vistas and early fall colors providing an idyllic setting for their vows and celebration.
Read MoreWhen Steffanie and Adrien reached out to us to plan their private elopement in New River Gorge, the only thing that was important to them was that it remained private (so no guests) and in the fall when the leaves were changing. We knew our all-inclusive elopement package was perfect for them and the intimacy they were searching for- no big production and no stress.
Read MoreThis couple reached out to us last year about our all-inclusive elopement packages on the East Coast. We gladly arranged for a fall elopement date at our favorite location in West Virginia, Dolly Sods. We helped Mariah and Ben plan and execute their autumn microwedding at Dolly Sods in WV, where the sun was shining and the air felt cool and warm at the same time. This intimate, yet slightly scrambled (see below) elopement was a magical evening in Appalachia, where Mother Nature shared her venue with us to turn M + B’s elopement dreams into a reality.
Read MoreSpruce Knob was a popular choice for elopements this year, and for good reason. As the highest point in WV, the scenic mountain views and ethereal feelings of being in another land, it truly is the perfect backdrop for an intimate wedding in West Virginia.
If you’re new around here, our elopement collective features an all-inclusive elopement package that includes photography, videography, officiant, planning, and a private reception. We primarily serve West Virginia, but gladly take on travel elopements in National Parks or other stunning landscapes across the US.
Read MoreA Spruce Knob elopement complete with close family members, a charcuterie board picnic (including wedding cake) and a private first dance on top of a mountain.
Read MoreWhen I think about this elopement in Joshua Tree, one thing comes to mind: be bold.
Six weeks ago, Haley and Nathan came to us originally wanting to elope in our home state with only one must-have: the date had to be on March 23, their 10-year anniversary. With spring not quite ready to wake up here in Appalachia, we boldly pitched them the idea of going out west where the weather and scenery in March would fair us all much better. I’m certain that we all did a happy dance when Joshua Tree was chosen as their elopement location.
Read MoreAs always, we arrived to our elopement location a day early, to scout hikes and nail down our logistics. We basked in the sunshine of the 70-degree April day that Mother Nature gifted us with and we were all giddy with excitement for our first elopement of 2021. The next day, the weather turned on us and we encountered below freezing temperatures and full snow-storm. When we expressed our concerns to Lacie and Angel, they said “fuck it, let’s do it.” And we did.
Read MoreAllison and Zane reached out to us about 4 weeks prior to their elopement day. Both coming from previous marriages, their priorities lied with having a stress-free day that focused on feelings instead of a production.
A rainy and cold day in November didn’t get in the away of permanent smiles on Allison and Zane’s face.
Read MoreWe spent the foggiest of days running around Dolly Sods. While they didn’t quite get the views they drove in for, these two Harry Potter lovers were stoked about the mood that the fog created. We spent our day in our three favorite spots at the Sods and enjoyed watching Jess and Hillary (and their son) soak in every minute of their sweet West Virginia elopement.
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