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SMOKY MOUNTAIN ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER

If you are keeping your engagement a secret and want to elope, you will need one thing...

 

...you need to hire a professional photographer. Your special day and capturing the memories are just too important.

A bride in a white dress and veil holds hands with a groom in a navy suit by a shallow river. They stand on a pebbly shore surrounded by green trees, looking at each other.

If you are considering an elopement, make sure to hire a photographer who is familiar with The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. While based in Knoxville, I love to shoot at many popular locations inside the boundaries of this beautiful National Park, such as Cades Cove, Elkmont, and the Foothills Parkway. Please contact me at any time and let's plan your next big adventure!

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REASONS FOR ELOPING

 

There's something incredibly romantic about an elopement.

 

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Whether you keep it a secret or tell only a close few, eloping narrows the focus of the day to the bride and groom. While this is certainly the goal of any wedding, sometimes the details takeover, and the stress increases. The end result? The true meaning of the day gets buried under both. Eloping brings peace and calmness to the ceremony. Nowhere is there a more peaceful place to elope than the Great Smoky Mountains. Or, choose another East Tennessee location such as Whitestone Inn, Sampson's Hollow, or Gallaher Bend.

 

There are many reasons for choosing elopement. Here are just a few:

 

 

1. Not everyone likes being the center of attention.

 

2. Elopement is less expensive and less stressful.

 

3. It's a great way to avoid sticky awkward guest list invites.

 

4. The process is faster than a traditional wedding.

 

5. Eloping costs a fraction of the traditional wedding, yet it doesn't mean running off to Vegas.

 

 

Some people may choose that route, while others opt for a romantic elopement in the mountains of East Tennessee or other National Park. Elopement is a personal choice for the bride and groom, and if anyone is interested in eloping they should check out these best places to elope.

  • A bride and groom share a kiss under a clear umbrella in front of an old stone chimney surrounded by a lush forest. The bride holds a bouquet, and both are dressed in wedding attire. Fallen leaves are scattered on the ground.
  • A couple in formal attire shares a passionate kiss outdoors, bathed in sunlight. The man is in a dark suit, and the woman is in a white dress. They are embracing among trees and greenery.
  • A bride and groom stand closely on a stone path with a scenic backdrop of rolling hills and cloudy skies. The bride wears a white gown, and the groom is in a black suit. The landscape is serene and natural.
  • Smokies elopement in Cades Cove by Erin Morrison Photography
  • Two brides in wedding dresses joyfully dance on a path. One wears an off-the-shoulder dress holding a bouquet, the other a sleeveless gown with a flowing skirt. A wooden arch and trees are in the background on an overcast day.
  • Wooden folding chairs are arranged outdoors on a stone patio, with a natural background of trees and rocks. The chairs are empty and positioned in rows, suggesting a rustic, peaceful setting.
  • bride and groom walk up the stairs in the forest at their mountain elopement by Erin Morrison Photography
  • A rustic dining setup with a long wooden table adorned with tall, lit candles, floral arrangements, and elegant place settings in a warmly lit, cozy room with a stone fireplace.
  • A close-up black and white image of a person wearing a suit, holding a ring with both hands, focusing on the ring being presented.

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What makes my style unique?

 

Knoxville is a popular area for weddings. Not only is the area amazing, but the Smokies are beckoning you to celebrate nature's beauty. What makes me unique among area photographers? Awesome question! I focus on you and the vibe of the day. I like to have fun and capture the raw beauty that is your wedding day celebration. My goal at the end of the night is to make sure you are happy. We enjoy each other's company while I work to capture your day, your way.

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“Oh Erin, the funniest & sweetest photographer you could ever have.

 

 

When we were looking for a photographer for our wedding, we wanted someone who we could connect and be ourselves with. Erin blew us away! She was personable and flexible and that is all we could ask for in the midst of the craziness going on in the world. She is amazing at what she does and ensures to capture the authenticity of your relationship. We love our engagement and wedding pictures, memories we cannot forget. We will continue to use Erin for years to come. Highly recommend!”

 

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SMOKY MOUNTAIN BEAUTY

 

I may be partial to the beauty of East Tennessee since I live here but there is something truly magical about the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

 

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And it is a beautiful place for either a wedding or an elopement. I mean, there's a reason the Smokies is the most visited park in the National Park system. The beauty of the mountains, the lush plant life of the forest, and the wildlife that call the park home make this a great spot to say "I do!" As a photographer, capturing your forever day ceremony with the mountains as your backdrop is a joy for me. It allows me to share in your private celebration of love and to do what I love.

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When you get to work with friends, with lovely couples, at a home away from home ❤️ . . . . Photographer: @erinm_photography | Second Photographer: @bsidwellphoto | Venue: @thetrilliumvenue | Planner: @absoluteweddingperfection | DJ: @ogleentertainment | Floral: @echelonflorist | Caterering: @rosascatering | Cake: @kteaspastry | Bar: @simplysip_by_ep | Video: @youngvideography | Rentals: @eventrentalsbyrothchild | Officiant: @radiantgatherings | Makeup: @effortlessbeauty | Transportation: @elite_event_services . . . . #veil #weddingveil #weddingday #weddingdaytips #weddingtips #weddingdaytip #weddingtip #bridalwear #bridalveil #bridalveils #bridestyle #bridestyle205 #knoxvillebride #knoxvillewedding #knoxvilleweddingphotographer #knoxvilleweddingphotographers #lookslikefilm #theknotrealwedding #theknot #tennesseeweddingphotographer #smokymountainweddingphotographer #ashevilleweddingphotographer #chattanoogaweddingphotographer #nashvilleweddingphotographer #ashevilleweddingphotographer #northcarolinaweddingphotographer #smokymountainwedding #smokiesweddingphotographer #smokieswedding #thetrilliumvenue

Ya’ll. Surprise proposals are tricky!

When Nick reached out to me we communicated a LOT about his proposal to Alyssa.

We first started talking about going to Cades Cove but in March, the weather is unpredictable. I asked what he would like to do after the proposal and if there would be dinner plans…and my brain immediately went to @dancingbeartn.

Just near the Townsend entrance to the GSMNP, this venue has the cutest gazebo and even better food. I reached out to their coordinator and she held their date and time for me! I picked up Nick’s flower order from @melissatimmdesigns and away I went!

Everything turned out so well, and of course, she said YES.

If you’re looking to propose in the East Tennessee area, give this girl a CALL ❤️
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Ya’ll. Surprise proposals are tricky! When Nick reached out to me we communicated a LOT about his proposal to Alyssa. We first started talking about going to Cades Cove but in March, the weather is unpredictable. I asked what he would like to do after the proposal and if there would be dinner plans…and my brain immediately went to @dancingbeartn. Just near the Townsend entrance to the GSMNP, this venue has the cutest gazebo and even better food. I reached out to their coordinator and she held their date and time for me! I picked up Nick’s flower order from @melissatimmdesigns and away I went! Everything turned out so well, and of course, she said YES. If you’re looking to propose in the East Tennessee area, give this girl a CALL ❤️ . . . . #elopement #smokiesengagement #mountainelopement #gsmpn #greatsmokymountainnationalpark #nationalparkelopement #nationalparkphotography #lovellope #elopementcollective #elopementphotographer #elopements #destinationelopement #smokiesproposalphotographer #elopementwedding #covidelopement #smokiesproposal #elopementweddingphotographer #smokies #smokymountains #mountainproposal #smokymountainproposal #elopementphotography #elopementideas #elopementinspiration #tennesseelopement #smokiesengagementphotos #erinmorrisonphotography #knoxvilleweddingphotographer #knoxvillewedding #knoxvillebride
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