North Carolina Elopement | Planning Guide, Locations & More! There’s something absolutely magical about eloping in North Carolina. We both grew up on the east coast and have spent decades exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains… and have explored the mountain west and more of the US too. With all that travel experience, we still come […]

The Definitive Guide to Creating the Adventurous Elopement of your Dreams in Asheville Hey y’all—welcome! We’d love to share with you our definitive guide to crafting your dream elopement in Asheville. With years of experience and over 100 elopements planned and photographed, we’ve poured everything we know into this guide to help you design an […]

Experiencing a South Carolina Elopement is an awesome way to get married! We’ve called South Carolina home for over 25 years, and in that time, we’ve watched elopements grow from niche celebrations to an incredibly popular way for couples to tie the knot. South Carolina is a beautiful state with a diversity of landscapes, and […]

Looking for more info on what it looks like to elope in Tennessee? Check out our Planning Guide for inspiration & all the details! At StoryBright Films, we’re all about creating personalized wedding experiences that truly resonate with the heart of your wedding day. When you decide to elope with us, you’re in for a […]

Looking for more info on what a Cloudland Canyon Wedding or Elopement looks like? Check out our Planning Guide for inspiration! At StoryBright Films, we’re all about crafting personalized experiences for your wedding day. Our elopement packages are designed to do more than just mark one moment on a special day; we focus on turning […]

Interested in a Pretty Place Wedding at Symmes Chapel? Here’s our top planning tips to have your big day in this amazing location!   IMPORTANT NOTE: Pretty Place was damaged by Hurricane Helene and while they had to close for a few months they have reopened for 2025! We’re here to help whether you are […]

We were once in your shoes! Our feet were drawn to a Blue Ridge Mountain Elopement – hiking boots and all. But with no one to come alongside us & show us how to get it done, we left our dream aside and planned a big wedding instead – just like everyone else. We wish […]

Does your dream day include eloping with family? Here’s how we help make your intimate wedding day about you and the ones you love!   Is Eloping with Family possible?   Let’s clear up a misconception about eloping before we go any further. YES. You absolutely can include your family in your dream elopement! Why […]

Should I bring my dog to my elopement? As pet-friendly elopement planners & photographers we get this question quite often! Read on for our top tips!     Should I bring my dog to my Elopement? What to think about.   We have had dogs in our lives for decades and we totally get the […]

Looking for info on how to get married in SC or NC? Here’s information how how to get your marriage license for your elopement in North or South Carolina. We’re here to help!     How to get married in SC or NC | Getting your marriage license   *Disclaimer: We provide this info as […]

How to elope and manage family expectations of a big wedding? This is one of the most common struggles we hear from couples! While we believe that your family is the best of intentions for you, we also believe that the decision for your wedding day is entirely up to you and no one else (yes […]

Looking for Christian Elopement Ideas? Here’s some inspiration we’d love to share with you for your wedding day!     Getting Started with Christian Elopement Ideas   First – This needs to be said. A Christian Wedding and a Christian Elopement are the same.     We’re just going to come out and say it […]

If you’re a believer and thinking about eloping, you’re check out our ideas for creating your Christian Elopement Ceremony Script!     Christian Elopement Ceremony Script – Inspiration for your Wedding Day   Are Christian weddings and Christian Elopements the same? YES!   We have found that even though this should “go without saying” – […]

What if we get rain on my wedding day? This is a question we get quite often for adventure elopements! Read on for our top tips!   Rain on my Wedding Day | How to have an Amazing Elopement despite the weather   Set expectations | Wedding Day Rain makes everything slower We all know […]

Curious about how to elope in the NC Mountains? We’ve written this couples guide just for you!     How to Elope in the NC Mountains     1. Research and acquire permit(s)   Yes … there is a little bit of legal & paperwork to deal with when it comes to your ceremony location. […]

Planning an NC Mountain Elopement? Whether it’s the Blue Ridge Parkway, Smoky Mountains or National Forest spots nearby, here’s a few of our top tips to prepare for your best day ever!     Our tips for your best NC Mountain Elopement Experience       Looking for an in-depth guide to eloping in the […]